Category: Midland Park NJ

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Greenwood Avenue Bridge in Midland Park is Now Open!

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Midland Park NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco one  of the latest road improvements in Bergen County is the replacement of the Greenwood Avenue Bridge in Midland Park! After almost a year of renovations, the bridge over Goffle Brook is now open to traffic. Tedesco  said ,”A very big thank you to the County Roads Division and the amazing crews for their continued dedication to these projects. More improvements to come!”

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Strumming into Fun: The Piano Workshop Launches Ukulele Class for Young Musicians

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Midland Park NJ, the Piano Workshop at Bergen County is excited to announce the launch of a new Ukulele group class for beginners, designed to bring the joy of music to young learners. The program aims to provide a fun and accessible introduction to this beloved instrument, teaching essential skills that will empower students to play songs and even figure out their favorite tunes on their own. 

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Historic David Baldwin House in Midland Park Slated for Demolition

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Midland Park NJ, it appears that the David Baldwin House located at 60 Lake Avenue, Midland Park, is slated for demolition . The house was built in 1838. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983. David Baldwin was an engineer and inventor who patented various machines from the 1830s to 1870s.

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The County of Bergen has Established Four Emergency Cooling Centers throughout the County

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Midland Park NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “Due to the current heat wave, The County of Bergen has established four emergency cooling centers throughout the County to ensure that our residents stay safe and cool! Additionally, several municipalities have designated local public areas as cooling centers. Residents should consider visiting municipal centers before traveling to County centers. The centers will be open between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Residents who require a ride to a County cooling center should call 201-368-5955 x1 between 6:30am and 3:00pm.”

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Social Worker Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child in Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JONATHAN BARRIOS (DOB: 6/30/1996; single; licensed social worker) of Saddle Brook, NJ on charges of sexual assault by sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderley.

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Why a Midland Park Family are donating their brains in honor of their Dad to Science

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Midland Park NJ, ever wonder what happens if you donate your brain to science? Whether you have a disease or disorder like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, traumatic brain injuries, depression, or you have no brain disorder, human brain tissue can be used to help researchers better understand neurological conditions and potentially lead to new diagnoses, treatments, and hopefully cures and prevention.

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Midland Park House Fire Victim Identified

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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a house fire that occurred on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 222 Franklin Avenue in Midland Park, NJ. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderley.

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Fatal Midland Park House Fire Under Investigation

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Midland Park NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Midland Park Police Department are investigating a fatal fire that occurred at 222 Franklin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

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Midland Park Salesman Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALI H. ALDOISE (DOB: 6/22/1999; single; salesman) of Midland Park, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Midland Park Fire Department Project Santa Registration 2022 is officially live

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Midland Park NJ, Midland Park Fire Department Project Santa Registration 2022 is officially live as we begin our 8th year of this gift drop off fundraiser!

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Midland Park Police : Avoid Goffle Road South of the Railroad Tracks on MONDAY December 5th

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Midland Park NJ, Midland Park and Bergen residents Goffle Road south of the railroad tracks in Midland Park will be paved on Monday  December 5th.

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One hospitalized after Car Took Out a Utility Pole and Slammed into a Building Near the Midland Park Post Office

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Midland Park NJ, at least one (1) person was hospitalized following an early Wednesday morning, 10/26, crash in which a passenger vehicle slammed into a building after downing a utility pole near the Midland Park Post Office on Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. There appeared to have been moderate damage to a front facing corner of the struck building. The passenger vehicle was totaled; it was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Midland Park Police and Midland Park Fire Department responded to the incident. Ridgewood Police assisted with traffic control.

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Midland Park Police Searching for a Runaway Drone

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Midland Park NJ, Midland Park Police Department is asking residents to pay special attention Payne Ave, Hill St. Vreeland Ave area……

A young resident of Prospect St. was flying there drone high above the streets listed when the drone lost connection and dropped towards the ground. If you locate the drone in your yard please give us a call 201-444-2300. We would like to help this young resident locate their property.