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RAMAPO RESERVATION REMAINS CLOSED

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Mahwah NJ, The Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah remains closed until further notice following two coyote attacks over the weekend.

Quoting from the county website, “The Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah is closed until further notice due to a recent Coyote incident. Local residents and park enthusiasts are being asked to avoid hiking until the reservation is deemed ready to reopen. It is also recommended to keep pets indoors. Until such time please enjoy the many other parks and recreation throughout the county. Thank you for your cooperation.”

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Coyote Attacks Reported at Ramapo Valley County Reservation

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Mahwah NJ,  A woman, and a dog were reportedly injured in separate coyote attacks Saturday afternoon in Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Following the attacks occurring several hours apart, local authorities closed down the county park for the duration of the day.
It is currently not known if the same coyote is responsible for both attacks.

As recently as August, a Mahwah woman was bitten several times by a coyote. She was ultimately able to force the coyote away by striking it with a baseball bat,( https://theridgewoodblog.net/coyote-attacks-women-in-mahwah/  )

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Yolanda Bogosian Joins Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey’s Mahwah Office as Realtor Associate®

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MAHWAH NJ,  Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, is pleased to announce the addition of Yolanda Bogosian as a Realtor Associate in its Mahwah office. Her experience is one of the newest additions to the agency’s ongoing growth and expansion throughout northern New Jersey.

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Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey’s Mahwah, NJ Office Has Welcomed Efstathia Chimarios as Realtor Associate®

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MAHWAH NJ , Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, has announced that Efstathia ‘Efie’ Chimarios has joined its Mahwah, NJ office as a Realtor Associate. Her addition is part of the agency’s ongoing growth and expansion throughout northern New Jersey.

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5 Mahwah Fire Companies Respond to an Early Morning House Fire

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13 Mutual Aid Companies also respond

Photo Credit: Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department

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Mahwah NJ, This morning around 4am Mahwah Fire, Police, and EMS were dispatched to a home who’s residents awoke to smoke in the house. First arriving units confirmed thick black smoke coming from the home. Thankfully all residents were able to exit the home on their own with the assistance of Mahwah Police and fire units quickly began locating and extinguishing the blaze. Unfortunately the deep seated fire in the basement ravaged the home and made its way throughout almost every room and into the attic. All 5 Mahwah fire companies worked together to extinguish bulk of the fire, subsequent hot spots and the fire was placed under control around 7am.

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No injuries were reported after dump truck’s body dislodged and jammed into Overpass in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, As per Mahwah Police Captain of Patrol – Executive Officer Stuart Blank, one (1) summons for Careless Driving was issued in connection with incident in which a dump truck’s body became dislodged from its chassis and smashed into the overpass of MacArthur Boulevard at Route 17 northbound in Mahwah.

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Congressional Candidate Frank Pollotta Spells Out the Environmental Impact of the Apple Ridge Site

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Mahwah NJ, congressional candidate Frank Pollotta was interviewed by CBS New York this afternoon in a follow-up to a story about elevated levels of arsenic at the former Apple Ridge Golf and Country Club in Mahwah.

Pollotta stated ,”As many of you know, my own testing revealed elevated arsenic levels in the soil late last year—a key ingredient in the pesticides used on the property decades ago.

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Coyote Attacks Women in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Police report that a resident was bitten several times by a coyote Friday evening. Around 6:15 p.m., a woman was walking on Grenadier Drive when she encountered the coyote, which attacked her.

She was able to force the coyote off by striking it with a baseball bat she picked up in a nearby driveway. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for bite injuries. The women remained in the hospital Till Saturday afternoon.

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Mahwah Fire Reports Very Busy Week

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Fire Department report a busy week .

Sunday all 5 companies were dispatched to a structure fire at a commercial restaurant on Franklin Turnpike. Crews worked quickly to control the spread of the fire on the roof and confirm the extension into the building. Multiple mutual aid departments were requested due to the heat.

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Trio of Real Estate Experts Join Special Properties’ Mahwah Office

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MAHWAH NJ , Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced that Bart Merola, Michelline Saliba, and Wayne Chappel have joined its Mahwah, NJ brokerage office as Realtor Associates. The agents are part of Special Properties’ continued expansion throughout the northern New Jersey region.

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2019 New York City E-Prix 14 Jul 2019

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Mahwah NJ, Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engine….(I mean charge your batteries please). Derek Michalski  sat behind the steering wheel of E-Formula in Mahwah NJ . The event was attended by Mahwah Mayor John F. Roth at Jaguar Land Rover North America.

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The “Power of Prayer” Saves Ramapough Mountain Indian Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp

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Mahwah NJ, the Ramapough Mountain Indians don’t have to pay more than a million dollars in fines.

On the the Facebook page for the Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp , the name of the prayer site a member rejoiced by saying,”Power of prayer! These people are wonderful people! I’ve met them twice. They are strong and stand 10 feet tall! They walk in a good way and are very generous. Very humble. This is fantastic news! I’m happy for them! Great victory for the Ramapough People!  “

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Mahwah Police,Fire and EMS Aid Driver of Overturned Dump Truck

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Police, Mahwah Fire Department, and Mahwah EMS responded to aid the driver of a tandem axle dump truck that overturned on an entrance ramp to the Pilot Travel Center, 230 Route 17, Mahwah on Friday morning, 05/10. The driver self extricated via the vehicle’s passenger side door and refused ambulance transport. Mahwah firefighters attended to a hydraulic fluid leak and remained on the scene awaiting the arrival of a heavy duty tow truck to right the vehicle.