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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you have ever wanted to take a direct role in shaping the future of your community, now is your chance. The Village of Ridgewood has officially opened the application window for local residents interested in running for a seat on the Ridgewood Village Council.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local motorists and daily commuters should prepare for significant traffic disruptions in the coming days. Ridgewood Water has announced extensive roadwork and utility construction that will impact major travel routes through mid-June.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — A 25-year-old local athletic coach is facing serious felony charges after a sweeping digital investigation uncovered the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Continue reading Bergen County Pickleball Coach Arrested Following Multi-Agency Cyber Crimes Raid
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — A late-night motor vehicle collision in Bergen County has resulted in multiple charges against a local motorist after his vehicle left the roadway, slammed into a building, and burst into flames early Wednesday morning.
Continue reading Fiery Crash Into Bergen County Building Leads to DWI Charges for New Milford Driver
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Wyckoff , NJ — A high-stakes cyber fraud investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Wyckoff resident and a Florida man accused of laundering millions from a local real estate transaction.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 49-year-old Jason S. McNeill of Wyckoff, NJ, and 43-year-old Ryan A. Telesford of Lake Worth, FL. Both men face severe first- and second-degree financial crime charges following a multi-agency, cross-country investigation into a massive business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
photos courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, A fast-moving wall fire put the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department (HHFD) and several neighboring mutual aid crews to the test . Thanks to a rapid and aggressive initial attack, emergency responders successfully contained the heavy flames to an exterior wall, preventing a total loss of the property.
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Maywood NJ, Police officers prepare for almost anything when they start their shifts, but a recent emergency in Maywood, New Jersey, required a unique blend of rescue skills, patience, and a whole lot of heart.
Continue reading The Maywood Police Department : “Protect and Serve” Extends to the Area’s Wildlife
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Trenton NJ, Welcome to the Soviet Union, New Jersey’s iconic suburban neighborhoods could be on the verge of a historic transformation. A controversial trio of high-density housing bills is moving quickly through the state legislature in Trenton, triggering intense debate over local zoning rights, affordable housing, and the future of suburban communities.
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Trenton NJ, A major political battle has erupted over New Jersey’s spending priorities, sparking intense debate among residents, local leaders, and lawmakers online.
At the center of the controversy is a massive funding increase for the state’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative. While state leadership defends the program as a necessary measure for legal representation, critics argue the millions of dollars could be better used to provide immediate financial relief to struggling New Jersey families.
Continue reading New Jersey to Spend $20 Million Defending Illegal Immigrants
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Newark NJ, Following days of volatile demonstrations outside Newark’s premier immigration facility, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew conducted an unannounced, firsthand tour of the Delaney Hall Detention Facility.
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Newark NJ, An intense multi-day demonstration outside a Newark detention facility escalated into violence, resulting in the federal arrest of a Morris County man accused of assaulting law enforcement.
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Newark NJ, A routine crowd-control operation outside a Newark detention facility took a dark turn when a demonstrator allegedly unleashed a barrage of violent death threats against a federal officer.
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River Edge NJ, A quiet Bergen County intersection turned into the scene of a major emergency operation early Wednesday morning after a violent car crash sparked a building fire, trapping multiple residents on upper-floor fire escapes.
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New Milford NJ, In a major shift for northern New Jersey’s youth development landscape, one of Bergen County’s most celebrated educators is stepping out of the traditional classroom.
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Hackensack NJ, A rollercoaster legal drama surrounding two terminated Hackensack police officers is heating up once again. After a decade of alternating between active duty and unemployment, ex-officers Rocco Duardo and Victor Vazquez are taking the city back to court.
