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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Hermitage hosted the Glen Rock Pops on Saturday. It was a wonderful evening of music on the lawn of the great national landmark. Come visit us, tours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 and Thursdays by appointment.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, an individual who was allegedly standing on an NJ Transit railroad track and refusing to move, causing at least one (1) passenger train to re-route, was taken into custody by Ho-Ho-Kus Police near the Brookside Avenue railroad crossing on Wednesday afternoon, 07/13. Waldwick Police assisted with the apprehension. Charges, other than defiant trespass, were pending the arrival of NJ Transit Police officers.
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Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Thefts During Daylight Hours
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on June 25th , Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department marked 50 years of the Junior Auxiliary. They celebrated this milestone with a reunion honoring junior members past and present earlier in the month. Young men and women are welcome to join our ranks at age 16. The borough thanked all for their service !
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, we are very sad to announce the sun has set on Sicilian Sun ,in a Facebook shock announcement on June 18th :
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the adult male driver of a dry wall contractor’s van was uninjured in an early Friday morning, 06/17, crash on Werimus Road near Deerhill Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. The wrecked van was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ho-Ho-Kus Police responded to the incident along with a street sweeper from the Ho-Ho-Kus Department of Public Works.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, we have reported on issues with wild turkeys,deer ,bears and now turtles , yes turtles . Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers Sgt. Mosca and Officer Kleinert helped to get a turtle safely across the road after a resident noticed it was in danger.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office , a 62-year-old strip club owner, from Ho-Ho-Kus, is being accused of sexually assaulting a dancer on Sept. 28 in the VIP room of Johnny A’s Hitching Post in Paterson, according to a June 9 news release from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading Passaic County Strip Club Owner Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Dancer
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Tuesday May 10th the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department around 6:40 was dispatched to Route 17 southbound near Racetrack Rd. for a reported vehicle fire. Engines 733 & 731 arrived to find a fully-involved utility van on the shoulder. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, assisted by Waldwick Fire Engine 633 and Ridgewood Fire Engine 35. There were no injuries and all units cleared the scene within 45 minutes.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Monday, May 30, at 10:30 AM, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade starting at Sheridan and Ardmore Avenues and concluding at the War Memorial on East Franklin Turnpike for a Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the V.F.W. Washington Post 192. The ceremony will feature a wreath laying, a rifle salute and a dedication to the unveiling of our Hometown Hero decorative banners honoring our own Ho-Ho-Kus military service members.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a stuck truck caused the closure of East Saddle River Road near Fox Run in Ho-Ho-Kus for over one (1) hour on Saturday afternoon, 05/14. A large box truck making a delivery to a nearby home got stuck when turning into the home’s driveway. A heavy duty tow truck was dispatched to free the stuck vehicle. No damage was reported to either the truck, driveway, or street. Two (2) Ho-Ho-Kus Police marked patrol units provided traffic control during the incident. Neither the truck’s driver nor helpers were injured in the mishap. Continue reading Jammed Delivery Truck Closes East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Bergen County SWAT team was called late Thursday afternoon, 05/12, to assist with the safe removal of a distraught adult male from his single family Ho-Ho-Kus home, known by local police to contain multiple, legal firearms. No shots were fired and no one was injured in the incident. The individual was safely removed from the home and transported by ambulance to New Bridge Regional Medical Center for an evaluation. Ho-Ho-Kus Police was assisted at the scene by Saddle River Police, Waldwick Police, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading Bergen County SWAT Called in to Respond to Distraught Man in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife in the spring and summer months, you may find what appears to be sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife urges you to leave young wildlife undisturbed. Every year, especially around this time, the lives of many young animals are disrupted. Well-intentioned people may attempt to “save” these animals while most often, the mother is nearby.
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Ridgewood Police: A black bear has been spotted on the east side of town this morning. Bears live in our area and will leave the woods in search of food. If seen, make yourself known with loud noises and do not corner it /make sure it has an escape route. Black bear attacks are very rare but if you see one acting aggressively, give us a call.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police yesterday at 532pm , a bear was still in the area, now seen on Racetrack Road. NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has been contacted and provided same advice.
Do not approach. Leave it alone. Keep kids and pets out of the area. Bring any bird feeders inside.
Continue reading UPDATE: Bear Sighting in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, LOVE CORN is a delicious crunchy corn snack founded in 2017 by Ho-Ho-Kus residents Missy & Gavin McCloskey. LOVE CORN is made with simple ingredients and bold flavors.
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