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19 year old UNF reporter from Fair Lawn Gets Presidents Attention during President Trumps Press Conference

Kyle Mazza

photo from Kyle Mazza’s Facebook page

February 20,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, a UNF News Reporter Kyle Mazza Asks President Trump A Question At White House News Conference — (VIDEO CREDIT: FOX NEWS) https://t.co/Hivt4UpRyp #UNFNEWS

Kyle Mazza is a 19 year old from Fair Lawn New Jersey and studied at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Hasbrouck Heights.
Mazza’s question focused on the first lady during President Trump’s freewheeling news conference on Thursday.

“Mr. President,” a reporter began, “Melania Trump announced the reopening of the White House Visitors Office. And she does a lot of great work for the country as well. Can you tell us a little bit about what first lady Melania Trump does for the country?”

Mr. Trump lowered his combative tone. “Now, that’s what I call a nice question,” he said. “That is very — who are you with?”

The answer — UNF News — barely registered with Mr. Trump.

“Good,” the president said. “I’m going to start watching, all right?”

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The landing gear of a box trailer collapsed while parked at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Nevins Road in Fair Lawn

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

February 10,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, The landing gear of a box trailer collapsed while it was parked at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Nevins Road, Fair Lawn, on Friday morning, 02/10. No one was injured in the incident and one (1) lane of the roadway remained passable following the mishap. Fair Lawn PD responded to assist with traffic control and to obtain information to prepare a property damage report. Contents of the damaged trailer were offloaded to another unit prior to it being removed from the scene.

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School Bus Crash Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn Slows Traffic Friday Morning

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

February 10,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair lawn NJ, Only minor injuries were reported following a crash in which a small school bus hit the concrete center divider of Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn on Friday morning, 02/10. The damaged bus wound up on the highway’s left shoulder, facing the opposite direction; it was removed from the scene by a hydraulic lift tow truck. A portion of the concrete divider was pushed into the left westbound travel lane, which was closed until a front end loader was able to remove it from the highway. Fair Lawn PD was assisted by a unit from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Paramus PD. An ambulance from Hackensack University Medical Center also responded, as did a NJDOT crew. Traffic through the area was slowed throughout the emergency response period.

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Fair Lawn Police and EMS respond to infant left alone in a vehicle

Fair Lawn Police and EMS respond to infant left alone in a vehicle

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

January 6,2016

the staff of the Ridgewod blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn PD and EMS responded to 22-03 Fair Lawn Avenue (the Dollar Tree store) on Thursday afternoon, 01/05 to investigate a telephoned report of an infant/toddler who had been left alone in a vehicle (a Mazda 6, 4-door sedan with NJ plates) for an extended period of time. The child was evaluated on scene by Fair Lawn EMS and determined to be fine. Fair Lawn PD reportedly contacted the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency with details of the incident. The child was observed being placed in the aforementioned vehicle by an adult male and driven from the scene.

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Pedestrian struck by a school bus while crossing Fair Lawn Avenue late Wednesday afternoon

Pedestrian struck by a school bus

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

December 1,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn PD, EMS and a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital all rushed to aid an adult male pedestrian who was struck by a school bus while crossing Fair Lawn Avenue near Saddle River Road late Wednesday afternoon, 11/30. The school bus driver remained on the scene and was cooperating with police officers. The condition of the victim and the hospital to which he was transported were not made available at the accident scene.

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Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Fair Lawn

Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Fair Lawn

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

October 20,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Yesterday two (2) pedestrians, an adult male and an adult female, were struck by a vehicle while crossing Fair Lawn Avenue near Well Drive in Fair Lawn on Wednesday afternoon, 10/19. Both victims were transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Fair Lawn PD and EMS responded. The victim’s injuries appeared to have been non life threatening. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with police officers.

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Man Falls To His Death In Fair Lawn

Man Falls To His Death In Fair Lawn

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

October 16,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, A man working on a home under construction was killed on Saturday (10/15) morning after he slipped and fell from the roof. The tragedy occurred at 39-05 Vanore Drive, Fair Lawn at approximately 8:15 AM. Fair Lawn PD, EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to a 911 telephone call for help placed by one of the man’s coworkers. Despite a rapid response by emergency personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Members of the victim’s family were notified by police and did respond to the location. Following on site investigations conducted by Fair Lawn PD and the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim’s body was removed from the property just before 11 AM. Decontamination assistance was provided by the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad.

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Pedestrian Hit in Fair Lawn

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

August 4,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn PD, EMS, and Heavy Rescue, along with a paramedic team from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, responded to a pedestrian vs. passenger vehicle collision at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Plaza Road, Fair Lawn, on Tuesday night, 08/02. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center with life threatening injuries. Police at the scene did not comment on whether the victim was in a crosswalk at the time contact was made, nor was there any information available regarding the issuance of a summons(es).

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Governor Chris Christie brings his Fair School Funding Message to Over Taxed Bergen County

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July 29,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Governor Chris Christie took his #fairschoolfunding message to Fair Lawn in Bergen County on Thursday, making the case for a new K-12 state aid formula to a town hall audience .

Governor Chris Christie proposed drastic changes to New Jersey’s school-aid formula that would distribute an equal amount for each student regardless of income, a move that would redirect money from cities to suburbs.

Over the past 30 years, New Jersey taxpayers have sent $97 billion to those 31 systems, while the other 546 have received $9 billion less. Worse yet by all standards the Abbott Schools have been a complete failure and are in violation of the very law that requires them to exist.

The average Ridgewood homeowner would save the second most at $4209 in Bergen County after Tenafly at $4478 .

Even Steve Sweeney’s home town, a leading opponent of the plan, way down in South Jersey would receive 58% more funding per student in addition to average net property tax decreases.

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Fair Lawn Grandmother and Grandsons Struck Vehicle Crossing Fair Lawn Avenue

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Fair Lawn Grandmother and Grandsons stuck Vehicle Crossing Fair Lawn Avenue
July 3,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fair Lawn NJ, A 64 year old grandmother and her 11 and 8 year old grandsons were all struck by a vehicle while crossing Fair Lawn Avenue near Chandler Drive in Fair Lawn at approximately 11:15 am on Friday, 07/01. All three (3) victims were transported by an ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle involved, a Volvo SUV, stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigating police officers.
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Wednesday Night Fire in Fair Lawn Turns Up a Gruesome Discovery

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June 2,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ,  According to Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal an elderly couple and their adult son were found dead of gunshot wounds inside a burning house at 13-24 Fourth Street late Wednesday night in an apparent double murder suicide.

The Bergen County Prosecutor Richard released the names ;Tempe Sr., 76, and his wife Barbara, 73, and son Richard Jr., 53, adding the fire set intentionally .

Grewal said, “the matter is limited to a domestic event” and that a weapon was recovered.

The fire was reported at 11:36 p.m., Fair Lawn Sgt. Brian Metzler said in a press release early Thursday morning. The grey slate building has a damaged roof and the heat of the fire knocked out the top windows.

Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove said a firefighter was treated at a hospital and released at 3 a.m. He would not disclose the exact nature of his injuries.

The prosecutor’s office is now awaiting the results of a report from the medical examiner on the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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Services for Benjamin Franklin Middle School Student Alex Modlin

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Subject: Service for Alex Modlin

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Ridgewood Public Schools
335 N. Van Dien Ave.
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

“In the light of knowledge shines the key to the future.”

Anthony Orsini
(201) 670-2780
Principal aorsini@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

April 26, 2016

Dear BF Community,

I know there have been many questions regarding the services for Alex Modlin tomorrow. In conversation with the family and Rabbi William Kraus they have decided to hold a service specifically for students, staff, and families who were planning on attending the funeral.

The service is as follows:
Wednesday, April 27th at 10 A.M.
Louis Suburban Chapel, 13-01 Broadway (Route 4 West)
Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410

The service will last approximately 40 minutes, and Rabbi Kraus will be addressing the issue of suicide directly during the service. The family has indicated that it would be appropriate to leave a note for Alex or a remembrance such as a toy, but your presence is appreciation enough.

At the middle school age it is essential that a parent is able to accompany students to the services in order to help them process after the funeral. Several faculty members will be present at the services for the students as well.

Staff will be back at school following the service. The internment will be exclusively for family.

Our hearts are with your families.

Sincerely,
Tony Orsini
Principal, BFMS

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Suspicious Package Closes Broadway eastbound between 29th Street and Fair Lawn Parkway in Fair Lawn

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

Suspicious Package Closes Broadway eastbound between 29th Street and Fair Lawn Parkway in Fair Lawn

February 18,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, Broadway eastbound between 29th Street and Fair Lawn Parkway in Fair Lawn was closed to pedestrians and traffic for over one (1) hour late Wednesday night, 02/17 while Fair Lawn PD and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit investigated a suspicious package left in front of a vacant storefront near the corner of Broadway and 30th Street. An x-ray of the package taken by a Bomb Squad technician showed it to be harmless and the roadway was completely reopened just after 10 PM. Fair Lawn FD Companies 3 & 4, along with Fair Lawn EMS, were placed on standby during the incident as a precaution. The driver of a 4-door grey colored Cadillac Escalade who failed to stop for police officers directing traffic at the scene was apprehended a short distance away and later charged with DUI.

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Pedistrian Struck in Fair lawn , a reminder to wear bright colors while walking at night

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
Pedistrian Struck in Fair lawn , a reminder to wear bright colors while walking at night
December 17,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair lawn NJ, A pedestrian was struck by a passenger car at the intersection of Saddle River Road and Van Duren Avenue in Fair Lawn shortly after 8 PM on Thursday, 12/17. The adult male victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center with a non-life threatening head injury.

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The driver of the vehicle involved stayed at the scene and was cooperating with police investigators. It appeared as though the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the incident; a light rain was falling at the time. Fair Lawn PD and EMS responded, along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital.