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Mahwah NJ, the Sheraton Crossroads is set to permanently close its doors this Thursday, according to announcements on hotel websites.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah police are actively searching for suspects following a series of 28 car break-ins in the vicinity, which included parking lots at a minimum of four local hotels, as reported by News 12.
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Mahwah NJ, A former co-founder and top executive of an investment fund pleaded guilty today for conspiring to defraud dozens of victim investors out of $294 million in funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Mahwah NJ, the Ramapo College Foundation named Harlem Globetrotters CEO and Ramapo alumnus Keith Dawkins ‘94 as the new chairperson of the Board of Governors at the October 26, 2023 Foundation Board of Governors meeting. The decision made history for the Foundation, as Dawkins is the first Black chairperson of the board.
photos courtesy of the Mahwah Historic Preservation Commission
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Mahwah NJ, The Mahwah Historic Preservation Commission expressed its gratitude to Mahwah Boy Scout Peter Kaya Gretchikha from Troop 50 for his dedicated efforts in restoring the abandoned Slave Cemetery. Recognizing the historical significance of this site, Kaya Gretchikha emphasized the importance of acknowledging Mahwah’s history, particularly the existence of slaves in the area. He hoped that his project would raise awareness about Mahwah’s past, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the community’s history. Peter’s project involved coordinating a team of over 14 volunteers and investing more than 70 hours of work in trimming overgrown brush, removing branches, and repairing sections of the deteriorating rock wall surrounding the cemetery. The commission expressed its gratitude for his valuable contribution to preserving this essential part of Mahwah’s history and extended their best wishes for his continued success as he works toward achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Museum will host a ,”History Lover’s Guide to Bergen County” on Monday, October 16 @ 7:30pm . Presented by Bob Nesoff & Howard Joseph Cohn in-person at the Mahwah Museum.
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Mahwah NJ, the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel has issued a notice to the state that it intends to lay off 91 employees by Dec. 15. It is unclear if the layoffs signal a closing or only a service reduction at the hotel, but the word is for months that the hotel would be closing.
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photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Ramapough Lenape in Mahwah at the ribbon cutting for the improved Ramapough Lenape Community Center. This newly renovated center will continue to serve the great Ramapough Lenape community, and serves as a reminder of the people that inhabited these lands for thousands of years before us.
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Mahwah NJ, a motor vehicle stop by Mahwah Police ended with the arrest of an attempted-murder suspect also wanted in connection with a two-year investigation into gang violence by the Queens District Attorney in New York.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Township Council approved a bid Monday for a $42,000 annual contract with T-Mobile as a third carrier on its Fire Station 3 monopole cell tower.
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Mahwah NJ, Harper Lee, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway… These iconic names are among the luminaries hailing from the United States. However, more locally, each state has produced their own homegrown authors who have left an indelible mark on literature with their diverse and significant contributions. A survey* of 3,000 respondents by StoicQuotes.com shed light on each state’s most cherished authors, revealing some intriguing outcomes.
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Mahwah NJ, the township of Mahwah is spraying for Spotted Lanternfly. Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive plant hopper native to China, India, and Vietnam; it is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in Berks County in 2014 and has spread to other counties in PA, as well as the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio.
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Mahwah NJ, All lanes on Route 17 North in Mahwah have reopened following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. The two left lanes on the southbound side remain closed north of Route 202.
That crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The truck overturned, spilling lemons all over the highway and causing damage. Details about what led to the crash remain unclear, but it appears the tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided.
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Mahwah NJ, backpack and school supply donation drive for the Ramapough children! ,Ramapough Lenape Nation is collecting bookbags and school supply donations for children of the Ramapough Lenape Nation. Please reach out if you or any organizations you know would like to donate.
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