Sleight-Of-Hand, Top Schools, + Hedge Fund Charge: This Week In Bergen

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Another week has come and gone. If you missed any of the top headlines around Bergen County this week, we have you covered.

Our most-read articles this week include new details on the shooting at American Dream megamall, where Bergen districts land on national rankings of the best high schools in America, and a Tenafly hedge fund manager who was arrested on multiple fraud charges.

See these stories, and more, below:

American Dream Shooting Victim Tried To Play Game With Suspect: Police

The man shot inside the megamall earlier this month had offered the suspect a chance to play a game for money, police said.

Jailed Man Linked To Child Sex Assault: Bergen Co. Prosecutor

A man already in custody on sexual assault and child endangerment charges has been connected to a child sexual assault, officials said.

Free Pet Food Available For Bergen Residents

A pet food bank for Bergen County residents begins May 8, the county SPCA announced in partnership with the county animal shelter.

Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Bergen County

Mother's Day is May 8. If you plan to treat your mom, grandma, or other special woman with a meal out, reservations may fill up quickly.

Where Bergen Schools Rank On U.S. News List Of Best High Schools

A number of Bergen County schools are on the list of the best high schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.

New Jobs Coming, As Irish Company Moves Travel Plaza HQ To Glen Rock

Applegreen will also redevelop all 21 of New Jersey's highway service plazas, Gov. Murphy said, creating 800 new jobs in the coming years.

Fourth Man Arrested In Kidnapping Of Fort Lee Resident: Officials

Officials charged a fourth suspect in the kidnapping of a Fort Lee resident earlier in April. The man was driven to NYC and held for ransom.

Bergen Sheriff Hired Nephew, Says He'll Make Nepotism Rule: Report

Officials said Sheriff Anthony Cureton didn't violate anti-nepotism policies because his office doesn't have such rules, the report said.

Bergen Hedge Fund Owner Charged After Multibillion Dollar Crash: Feds

Bill Hwang faces racketeering and fraud charges in the multibillion-dollar collapse of Archegos Capital Management, officials said.

New Jersey's Revolutionary War History Honored In Website, Book

Al Frazza visited close to 650 sites for his "Revolutionary War New Jersey" website, and recently published a book about his journey.