Homeowner Finds Burglars

The Oakland Police Department would like to announce the arrests of Michael Puig, age 24, of Paramus, NJ and Russell Workman, age 26, of Pilesgrove, NJ. Both were arrested for burglary and theft related offenses. The arrests were the result of a quick thinking homeowner who arrived home while the […]


Patch Into Oakland- UPDATED

Patch.com is coming to Oakland, according to a new Facebook page established by the editor of the Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Patch.


Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation wins!

The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Superbowl event on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Sheraton Crossroads. Nearly 100 non-profit organizations displayed their accomplishments, and needs for the future.  Oakland based Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation was voted favorite charity and will receive 100% of the net proceeds […]


On the Job – POLICE WARN LOCK YOUR DOORS

The Oakland Police Department investigated a report of Theft of various pieces of exercise equipment from a local gym. The month long investigation conducted by Detective Piercy resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old Oakland resident on January 15, 2014, who has been charged with Theft of Movable […]


VMS wins at the NJ Future City Regionals 1

Congratulations to Adam Akovity, Nigel DaSiva, and Christopher Leymeister. They captured first place in the New Jersey Future City Regional Competition on Saturday at Rutgers University. The team will travel to Washington, DC, in February to compete in the National Finals. Congratulations to Dónal Gannon, Joey Cruciata, and Anthony Mazzilli […]


Former Mayor opens Restaurant 2

Oakland Residents Bob Piccoli and Susan McLaughlin are proud to announce the grand opening of their new restaurant, The Railyard Tavern – located in near by Fair Lawn, NJ. “We’re really looking forward to meeting more people and bringing them great drinks and food,” said Bob. “The Railyard Tavern is […]