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Attic Blaze in Mahwah Forces Evacuation of Residential Building

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Mahwah Firefighters Battle Working Structure Fire Near Faulkner Court

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Mahwah NJ , a quiet Wednesday morning in Mahwah, NJ, was broken by the sound of sirens as a serious fire erupted in a residential building. At approximately 11:25 AM on 10/29/2025, multiple Mahwah Fire Department companies were dispatched near Faulkner Court for reports of a fire showing from a roof.

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$45 Million Price Tag: Mahwah OKs $12.3M More for New DPW Plant Despite “Outrageous” Cost Hike

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Mahwah Votes to Fund Final Phase of DPW Facility, Bringing Total Project Cost to $45 Million

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Township officials have made a difficult, but necessary, decision.

At the October 20th meeting, the Mahwah Township Council approved three bond ordinances totaling $12.3 million in additional appropriations to complete the new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility on Micik Lane. This latest increase brings the project’s total estimated cost to a staggering $45 million.

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Neighbor vs. Neighbor: Mahwah Fights Ramsey Over Secretive 180-Foot Telecom Tower Near NYSE Data Center

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Tower Turmoil! Mahwah Sues Ramsey Over 180-Foot Cell Tower Near NYSE Data Center—Is ‘Sovereign Immunity’ Enough?

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MAHWAH & RAMSEY, NJ – A major legal battle is brewing in Bergen County as the Township of Mahwah files a formal complaint against the Borough of Ramsey. At the heart of the dispute is Ramsey’s move to install a massive 180-foot telecommunications tower on its property directly along the Mahwah border, adjacent to the sprawling New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) data center on MacArthur Boulevard.

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Environmental Showdown: Activists Rally to Stop 500-Foot Communications Tower on Ramapo Reservation Border

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50-Story ‘Wall Street’ Tower Threatens Ramapo Reservation? Activists Vow to FIGHT Bergen County Plan!

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MAHWAH, NJ | October 14, 2025 – A fierce environmental and ethical battle is brewing in North Jersey as a coalition of activists and conservation groups prepares to fight a proposal for a colossal 500-foot communications tower near the beloved Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Groups, including the Ramapough Conservancy and the Sierra Club, claim the project is primarily for the benefit of a private, Wall Street-linked company, not for public cell service.

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Mahwah Police Arrest Bronx Man for Making Terroristic Treats

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CHRISTIAN D. ORTIZ of the Bronx, NY, on the charge of terroristic threats. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Mahwah Police Department, under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.

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Major DNA Breakthrough in 21-Year-Old Mount Laurel Cold Case: Jane Doe Identified as Likely Turkic Descent!

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NJ State Police Hope New Ethnic Clues and Sketch Will Finally Crack Burlington County Mystery

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Mahwah, NJ – A major scientific breakthrough has injected new life into a two-decade-old mystery in Burlington County. Authorities have announced critical new details in the cold case of a woman whose remains were discovered 21 years ago in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

The New Jersey State Police Cold Case Unit, in collaboration with the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, provided a significant update on the case, which has long been known as the “Burlington County Jane Doe”.

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Major Fire Damage: Novino Ristorante in Mahwah Closes ‘For an Extended Period’

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DEVASTATING LOSS: Beloved Mahwah Restaurant Suffers Major Damage in Early Morning Fire—Future Plans Uncertain

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MAHWAH, NJ – A popular Bergen County dining spot, Novino Ristorante, has been forced to close indefinitely after a significant fire erupted at the establishment in the early hours of Thursday morning, October 2nd.

The Mahwah Fire Department Company 2 responded to Novino Ristorante on Ramapo Valley Road around 4:15 a.m., finding a fire active in the back of the building. Due to the seriousness of the situation, fire companies from across the township were dispatched, alongside a large contingent of mutual aid departments from both New Jersey and New York.

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Co-Founder and CEO of Investment Fund Charged in $294 Million Securities Fraud

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Mahwah NJ, – A former co-founder and top executive of Prophecy Asset Management LP was arraigned today on charges of conspiring to defraud dozens of victim investors out of $294 million in funds, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced.

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Mahwah Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours Over Alleged Cyber-Harassment

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Mahwah Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours for Allegedly Threatening Women

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah, New Jersey, man is facing serious charges after police say he was arrested not once, but twice in a single day for allegedly sending vulgar and threatening text messages to women. The incidents highlight the growing problem of cyber-harassment and the swift response of local law enforcement.

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Don’t Fall for the “Good Samaritan”: How a Crash Victim Was Robbed by His ‘Rescuer’

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Mahwah NJ, a terrifying car crash in Suffern, NY, took an even darker turn when a man pretending to be a Good Samaritan robbed the unconscious victim. Mahwah Police are calling it a case of theft, not a rescue. This shocking incident serves as a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving, especially in the moments following an emergency.

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Chaos on Route 17: Dump Truck Crash in Mahwah Sparks Highway Closure and Power Outages

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Massive Disruption in Mahwah: Dump Truck Accident Takes Down Utility Pole, Snarls Traffic

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Mahwah NJ, on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, a dump truck crash on Route 17 southbound in Mahwah, New Jersey, caused widespread disruption, including power outages and a full closure of the highway in both directions. The incident, which occurred near Route 202, left commuters stranded and emergency crews scrambling to manage the aftermath. Here’s everything we know about the crash, its impact, and the ongoing response. Stay updated with live traffic reports here.

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Tragic Mahwah Pool Death : Was It Drowning or Medical Emergency?

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Mahwah NJ, a 68-year-old man was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on Bedford Road in Mahwah, NJ, on September 6, 2025, and later died, leaving the community reeling. Mahwah police are investigating whether the man drowned or suffered a medical emergency, marking another tragic pool incident in Bergen County. With drowning deaths rising in NJ, this heartbreaking event underscores the need for pool safety in 2025. Here’s what happened and how to stay safe!

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Ramapough Lenape Chief Dwaine Perry Files Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement After Removal

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MAHWAH, NJ — Former Ramapough Lenape Nation Principal Chief Dwaine Perry, unseated in June, has filed a complaint in Bergen County Superior Court seeking to reclaim his leadership role over the 5,000-member tribe.

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Ramapough Lenape Chief Dwaine Perry Arrested for Trespassing in Mahwah Amid Tribal Leadership Dispute

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MAHWAH, NJ — A long-running leadership dispute within the Ramapough Lenape Nation escalated Tuesday when Chief Dwaine Perry was arrested on a trespassing charge at the Ramapough Community Center, Mahwah police confirmed.

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Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges

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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.

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