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Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know
More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard.
Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada.
The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …
Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NJ, Over Packaging Concern
A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging.
Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food.
The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Distribution ran fr…
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared
A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.
The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
Drunk Camaro Driver Fights Cops After Bergen County Stop: Police
A suspected drunk driver became aggressive and fought with police officers in Bergen County after being pulled over on Route 46, leaving two officers injured, authorities said.
Edwin G. Sisalema-Guananga, 34, of Brooklyn, NY, was immediately combative when Palisades Park police officers stopped his vehicle on Route 46 East near Abbott Avenue in Palisades Park on Friday, Sept. 4, just before 11:55 p.m., Police Chief George Beck said.
Patrol Detective Robert Then, who was working a DWI enforcement detail, had spotted a red Chevrolet Camaro traveling at a high rate of speed before stoppin…
NJ Gun Range Owner Duct-Tapes Passenger To Seat On Newark-Bound Flight
NEW UPDATE: Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Reportedly Eyes Charges Following Midair Meltdown
Richard O'Lenick hates flying. So when an unruly passenger aboard his Newark-bound flight looked him in the eye and said the plane was going to crash on Thursday, Sept. 3, it didn't exactly help. Especially considering 53-year-old O'Lenick, of Sparta, was practically sitting on the man's lap, helping restrain him (scroll down for video).
O'Lenick, who owns Gun for Hire in Woodland Park, and his employee, Juan Mejia, a retired Weehawken police officer, were heading home from a gun expo …
Man Throws Knife At Victim In American Dream Fight: Njsp
A 36-year-old New Jersey man was arrested after throwing a pocketknife at another person during an altercation at American Dream, authorities said.
Troopers responded to the East Rutherford mall on Friday, Sept. 4, at about 9:11 p.m. on a report of an assault, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.
An altercation occurred during which a pocketknife was thrown at the victim, causing minor injuries, Lebron said.
Jonathan Moore, 36, of Orange, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and terroristic threats, according to Lebr…
