Monthly Archives: May 2013


On the Job – May 14, 2013

On May 6, 2013 as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Ave., Ptl. Gary Fiore arrested a 24 year old Oakland resident on an outstanding no-bail warrant issued by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department. The subject was transported to headquarters without incident and subsequently turned over into […]


Take Ryan’s Last Poll 2

Introduction/Information About the Spring 2013 Poll As you have probably heard, seen, or read, this will be the last poll that Public Opinion Polls for Oakland, N.J. conducts. I tried to make sure that all bases were covered in asking my usual first several questions, but also by including local, […]


Time To Pay The Piper 3

In the summer of 2012, the Oakland town council debated at the 11th hour how to protect the borough’s affordable housing money from Governor Chris Christie who had vowed, “We’re going to collect that money…” Today, Christie is one step closer in enforcing the state’s right to seize affordable housing […]


Prepare for The Cicadas

Here is the checklist you should review in preparation for the onslaught of cicadas in northern NJ. 1) Do not panic 2) Enjoy There is one extra step for those who may have expensive ornamental shrubs or young trees, and that is to cover them with netting. Cicadas do cause […]


Heroin Matrix

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office is feeling the pinch of increased heroin use throughout suburban NJ, and they are pinching back. While arrest records are public, and many local residents are familiar with police blotters in the weekly newspaper, it is still usually the dealer who’s arrest is noted in […]


Organic Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

Organic Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles Recipe by Tracy DiTolla of In Your Face – New Jersey Cuisine This is a super-easy, really fun and totally healthy snack for kids and one that can easily be turned into an adult beverage for mom with a little vodka or tequila 😉 You will […]