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Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters Battle Torrential Rain, Driver Walks Away Unharmed After Rainstorm Crash Into Trees

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Early Morning Crash on Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus: Vehicle Slams Into Trees During Torrential Rainstorm

photo courtesy of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A treacherous, rain-slicked highway led to a dramatic early morning crash on Route 17 North on Friday, keeping local first responders busy before dawn.

At approximately 4:00 AM, amidst a driving rainstorm, the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Route 17 Northbound near the Hollywood Avenue exit.

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Emergency Pivot: Tree Limb Crushes Hillsdale Ambulance HQ, Relocating EMS Crews

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Tree Limb Crashes Onto Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Roof: EMS Operations Displaced

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Hillsdale NJ, A sudden emergency struck the heart of Hillsdale’s first responders early Friday morning, June 26, 2026. A massive tree limb crashed onto the roof of the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service building, forcing a temporary relocation of critical emergency medical operations.

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Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Storm Damage on Patton Place

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Overnight Storm Damage: Wyckoff Firefighters Respond to Tree Crashing Through Neighborhood Roof

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A severe overnight storm left a Wyckoff family dealing with structural damage after a massive tree splintered and crashed directly onto their home, triggering an emergency midnight response.

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Mahwah Streets Get a Red, White, and Blue Makeover for America’s 250th Anniversary

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Mahwah Streets Get a Patriotic Upgrade for America’s 250th Anniversary

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Mahwah NJ, If you have driven past Veterans Park recently, you have likely noticed a vibrant, patriotic transformation on the local roadways.

In preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the Township of Mahwah has officially upgraded the streets surrounding the park with custom patriotic painting. The new look serves as a community tribute to the nation’s milestone anniversary and honors local veterans.

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Mahwah Commemorates a Local Legend: Corporate Drive to Feature New “Joanne Becker Way” Street Sign

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Joanne Becker retirement Mahwah NJ street sign

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Mahwah NJ, It isn’t every day that a community renames a piece of its landscape to honor a single individual. But after nearly four decades of unwavering dedication, the Township of Mahwah is doing exactly that to celebrate one of its most impactful public servants.

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Narrow Escape at Dunkerhook Park After Teens Get Stranded in Saddle River

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Close Call at Dunkerhook Park: Two Youths Stranded in Rain-Swollen Saddle River Trigger Massive Emergency Response

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Paramus NJ, A Friday afternoon outing nearly turned tragic at a popular Bergen County park. Multiple 911 calls triggered a massive, multi-agency emergency rescue operation at Dunkerhook County Park in Paramus, NJ, after reports emerged of two youths stranded on a log in the middle of the rushing, rain-swollen Saddle River.

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Sharp-eyed Transit Worker Saves a Lost Puppy from the Tracks

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Help Needed: Stray Pit Bull Puppy Rescued by Newark Light Rail Operator Needs to Find Its Owner

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Newark NJ, A heartwarming but urgent rescue mission is underway in Newark after a sharp-eyed transit worker saved a lost puppy from the tracks .

Around 8:00 AM, a Newark Light Rail operator spotted a stray pit bull puppy wandering near the Davenport Ave light rail station. Recognizing the immediate danger to the animal, the operator safely brought the pup on board the train, transported it to Newark Penn Station, and immediately contacted law enforcement.

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New York Harbor Maritime Restrictions Announced for Sail 4th 250 and July 4th Events

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NY Harbor Lockdown: Strict Maritime Restrictions Announced for Sail 4th 250 & July 4th Celebrations

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Jersey City NJ, Boaters planning to catch the historic July 4th fireworks or the majestic fleet of tall ships this summer need to prepare for major changes on the water.

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Did NJ Transit Wasted Millions Preparing for World Cup Crowds That Never Showed Up?

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Wasted Millions: How Flawed Data Blew a Massive Hole in NJ Transit’s World Cup Budget

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Ridgewood NJ, The massive crowds expected to flood the Meadowlands for the World Cup haven’t arrived, leaving NJ Transit holding the bag for millions of dollars in unnecessary expenditures.

According to agency officials, flawed attendance data provided by tournament organizers led to a severe overestimation of commuter demand. Instead of a bustling transit hub, local commuters faced aggressive lockdowns, while soccer fans were hit with staggering ticket prices.

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Why Most AI Transformation Projects Fail After the Pilot Stage

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Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond the experimentation phase. Today, nearly every industry is exploring AI to improve operations, automate repetitive work, enhance customer experiences, and uncover new business opportunities. Yet despite growing investment and enthusiasm, many organizations find themselves stuck in a familiar situation: a promising pilot project that never becomes a company-wide success.

The problem isn’t that AI lacks potential. The problem is that scaling AI requires a completely different set of capabilities than building a proof of concept.

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How Home Equity Growth Is Creating Opportunities for Ridgewood Homeowners

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Homeowners in Ridgewood have seen property values climb steadily over the past several years, creating opportunities that extend well beyond selling a home. As equity grows, many residents are finding they have greater financial flexibility to renovate, consolidate debt, invest in future goals, or prepare for their next move. Understanding how home equity works—and how to use it wisely—can help homeowners make the most of one of their largest financial assets.

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ParkMobile Incorrectly Charged Patrons on the Juneteenth Holiday

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Did ParkMobile Charge You for Parking on Juneteenth? Here Is How to Get Your Money Back

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Ridgewood NJ, If you used the ParkMobile app to park in the Village of Ridgewood on Juneteenth, you might want to double-check your bank statement.

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New Jersey’s New E-Bike Law Starts Today: What Every Parent and Rider Needs to Know

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If you or your teens ride an electric bicycle around North Jersey, your daily ride is about to change completely

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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning Friday, June 26, 2026, New Jersey is officially enforcing strict statewide licensing and registration requirements for all e-bikes. Local police departments, including right here in Ridgewood, are actively reminding residents that failing to comply could result in hefty fines or even delay a teenager’s ability to get a standard driver’s license down the road.

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Supreme Court Makes Two Major Immigration Rulings

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The Supreme Court Just Handed the Trump Administration Two Major Immigration Wins—Here’s What Changes

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Washington DC, In a massive legal development for U.S. border policy, the Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings yesterday. The decisions grant the Trump administration immediate clearance to revive a restrictive southern border asylum policy and move forward with winding down deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of overseas migrants.

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Think Your July 4th Cookout Is Way More Expensive? The Real Data Might Surprise You

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July 4th food inflation and BBQ cost comparison (2016 vs. 2026)

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Ridgewood NJ, With America’s 250th Independence Day just around the corner, everyone is talking about the rising cost of groceries. If you feel like your holiday barbecue is draining your wallet faster than it did a decade ago, you aren’t alone. But does the actual economic data match the sticker shock?

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