The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues.
photos courtesy of Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HILLSDALE, NJ — It was a proud moment for Troop 334 and the Pascack Valley community as four outstanding young men achieved the highest rank in Scouting — Eagle Scout.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, for the second time in less than a week, northern New Jersey residents felt the ground rumble — and social media once again lit up with the question: “Was that another earthquake?”
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck at 12:11 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter located just southwest of Hillsdale in Bergen County. The quake originated approximately 3–6 miles underground, shallow enough to be felt across nearby towns and even parts of New York City.
Continue reading Did You Feel It Again? Second Earthquake Shakes Bergen County in Just Three Days
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, a disciplinary hearing involving Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith was canceled last week after Smith and the borough of Hillsdale reached a settlement agreement, according to a statement from Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield. The chief also plans to retire on April 1, 2025.
Continue reading Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith Settles Disciplinary Matter, Plans to Retire
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ENAJAIM E. BOWMAN of Newark, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a weeks-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; and with assistance from the Township of Union Police Department in Union County, under the direction of Police Director Chris Donnelly.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, a hearing will be held at a future date regarding a disciplinary matter involving Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith, following the appointment of a hearing officer during the Borough Council’s Jan. 14 meeting.
Continue reading Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith Faces Disciplinary Hearing
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, the Hillsdale Police Department is seeking information on a January 22nd, 2025, a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian occurred near the intersection of Broadway and Washington Avenue. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Hillsdale Police are asking the public to please contact the Hillsdale police desk at 201-664-4200 if they have any information .
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, with heavy storms expected to hit New Jersey this week, Veolia Water, the company that owns Woodcliff Lake, has decided to lower the reservoir’s water level to protect its “structural integrity,” according to Westwood’s Mayor Raymond Arroyo.
Continue reading Preparing for Storms: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Lowered Amid Flood Concerns
the staff of the Ridgewood Blog
Hillsdale NJ, two Paterson, New Jersey, residents today admitted conspiring with a doctor to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Hillsdale Doctor Charged in Oxycodone Scheme
from the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, in 1973, the disappearance of 7-year-old Joan D’Alessandro from Hillsdale sent shockwaves through the community, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Now, decades later, Joan’s story is being retold in the powerful documentary “Daughter of Mine,” shedding light on her mother Rosemarie’s relentless fight for justice and the lasting impact of Joan’s tragic death.
Continue reading A Mother’s Fight: The Story of Joan D’Alessandro and “Daughter of Mine”
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at approximately 4:20 pm, Hillsdale Police Officers Marro #89 and Bruce #92 responded to the area of Hillsdale Avenue and Broadway for a male party, later identified as Daniel Margulies, who fled from the Walgreens in our jurisdiction with stolen goods. Both officers made initial contact with MARGULIES at the Hillsdale train station, but upon attempting to detain MARGULIES, MARGULIES fled from the officers.
Continue reading Alleged Hillsdale Shoplifter Caught With Drug Paraphernalia after Police Chase
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon on its third CareRite Now center located in Inserra Supermarkets Shoprite of Hillsdale on Friday, December 8.
Continue reading Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Cuts Ribbon for CareRite Now in Hillsdale Shoprite
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, Swimming star Kate Hurst of Hillsdale inked her letter of intent to continue her athletic career at the University of Texas at Austin. Hurst is a senior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, which hosted the National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 8.
Continue reading Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Kate Hurst to Swim for University of Texas
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Demarest NJ, when you spot Kate Hurst in the halls at the Academy of the Holy Angels, you might not guess this swimmer from Hillsdale is a junior world champion. But she is.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, according Hillsdale emergency management SUEZ will be lowering the dam gates at the Woodcliff lake dam starting today. The water release will be slow and take a couple of days causing a raise in local brooks (Pascack Brook) water levels . This is being done to bring the reservoir back to its proper level.
Continue reading SUEZ to Lower the Dam Gates at the Woodcliff lake Dam
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, A New York Life insurance broker was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently use his association with the company to solicit investor money, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Ivan Ramos, 39, of Hillside, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Court Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an information charging him with one count of securities fraud. Judge Cecchi imposed the sentence by videoconference.
