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One Arrest Following Ho-Ho-Kus Route 17 Crash

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Paramus NJ, a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically and speeding in Paramus crashed at the intersection of Route 17 northbound and Race Track Road, Ho-Ho-Kus early Monday afternoon, 04/08. The vehicle’s driver was handcuffed by Paramus Police officers and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus by a Ridgewood Fire Department ambulance. Two (2) passengers in the vehicle were initially detained by Paramus Police, but later released after being evaluated by EMTs. Police at the scene would not comment on the nature of their investigation, nor why the driver was handcuffed. Ridgewood Police and Ho-Ho-Kus Police also responded to the incident along with additional ambulances from Paramus and Ho-Ho-Kus. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked BMW SUV from the scene.

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Electronic Billboard Goes For Final Approval in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting tomorrow night February 27th @ 7:30 PM. Critics feel this sign will negatively impact the quality of life in the area . many neighbors feel they should have a say about  a very large digital messaging double sided billboard descending on Ridgewood. If one is approved,there is no turning back and it will make it easier to install more at other locations.

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Village of Ridgewood announced the Zabriski-Schedler SHPO Application

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Ridgewood NJ, late Friday afternoon the Village of Ridgewood announced the Zabriski-Schedler SHPO Application.

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Tractor-trailer Crash in Hasbrouck Heights Shuts Down Route 17 During Morning Rush

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, at 5:30 am, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was dispatched to Route 17 N by the Extra Space Storage for a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer on fire.

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Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Responds to Christmas Eve Smoke Condition at the Hilton Hotel

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ,at 6 PM, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Chief 60, Chief 62, Engine 2, and Squad 1 responded to the Hilton hotel for a fire alarm activation. Chief 62 found smoke coming from the boiler room and transmitted a 10–30. Crews from Engine 2 located a minor fire in the ventilation pit and quickly knocked the fire with no extension. Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department offered a special thanks to the Wood-Ridge Fire Department for assisting at the scene.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Two Off Duty Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Rescue Child Experiencing a Seizure

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Hasbrouck Heights N, a young girl had the extraordinary opportunity to meet her heroes—two fire fighters who saved her life when she experienced a seizure in the car while her mother desperately tried to call 911.

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed Crossing Route 17 in Ramsey

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Ramsey NJ, a 55 year old individual lost their life after being struck by a motor vehicle on Route 17 south near Ramsey Outdoor at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Friday, as reported by the Ramsey Police Department.

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Billboards on Roadsides Distract Drivers and May Increase the Risk of Crashes

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Ridgewood NJ, reader points out that according to the Journal Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine billboards on roadsides distract drivers and may increase the risk of crashes.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING NOVEMBER 28th 7:30pm

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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UPDATE: Proposed LED Billboard Violates the Spirit of Ridgewood’s Master Plan , Preserving our Historic Corridor

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Ridgewood NJ, residents continue  to mobilize to fight the proposed Route 17 LED billboard . Many a calling it sign pollution and an attack on the very character the Village of Ridgewood . Just a reminder elections have consequences .

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Driver Trapped in Route 17 Early Morning Collision in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick firefighters responded to Route 17 southbound near Dora Avenue, Waldwick early Thursday morning, 10/05, to extricate the driver of a silver colored Honda Fit that had been involved in a two (2) vehicle collision. The victim walked to a waiting Waldwick EMS ambulance after firefighters successfully freed her. A box truck was reported to have been the second vehicle involved in the accident. The Honda was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Waldwick Police investigated the crash.

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Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos lent $47K to Attorney whose firm represents a Zoning Board of Adjustment applicant

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Ridgewood NJ, OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC – An application for preliminary and final major site plan approval for the construction and operation of a single pole, double faced, digital multimessage advertising sign which is a prohibited use and will result in a second principal use; expansion of an existing non-conforming use and bulk variance relief at 500 Route 17 South, Block 4703, Lot 10, in the OB-2 Zone.

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The Iconic Fireplace Restaurant in Paramus is No More

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Paramus NJ, well it’s finally gone , the Route 17 icon the Fireplace restaurant was demolished on Tuesday. The Fireplace closed in 2021 after 65 years in business, the property is slated to become home to a Chick-fil-A. Some viewed the closing as a symptom of the struggle of small businesses ,others said that times have just changed.

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East Rutherford Fire Department respond to Route 17 Car Fire

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East Rutherford NJ, on Thursday afternoon members of the East Rutherford Fire Department responded to Route 17 near Union Avenue for a vehicle fire. The word is that alert motorist alerted the driver that the car was on fire and got her to get out of the car. no injuries reported .

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

Call to order

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