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Oradell Firefighters Battle Massive 2-Alarm House Fire in Brutal Sub-Zero Conditions

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Firefighters faced a “stubborn fire” compounded by severe winter conditions

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ORADELL, NJ – On one of the coldest weekends of the year, Oradell firefighters and mutual aid crews faced “the most adverse conditions imaginable” as they battled a devastating two-alarm blaze that destroyed a local home.

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Bergen County Emergency: New Milford Teens Rescued After Being Trapped on River Island in Oradell

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Thermal Drones & Ice Sleds: The High-Tech Rescue of Two Teens on the Hackensack River

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Oradell NJ, an evening walk on the ice turned into a life-threatening ordeal for two North Jersey teenagers this Friday. What began as an adventurous trek to an island in the middle of the Hackensack River ended in a dramatic, high-tech rescue operation involving thermal-imaging drones and specialized ice rescue sleds.

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Road Shut Down for 6 Hours: Drunk Driver Smashes Pole, Bringing Down Power Lines in Oradell

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Parsippany Man Charged with DWI After Violent Sunday Night Crash in Oradell

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Oradell NJ, a terrifying incident in Oradell, New Jersey, on Sunday night has resulted in drunk driving charges for a Parsippany man and a major road closure that lasted six hours. The crash underscores the severe danger posed by impaired driving, especially when critical infrastructure is involved.

Oradell Police responded to a report around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Homestead Place.

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SUV Crashes Into Light Pole at Oradell Public Library Parking Lot — No Injuries Reported

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ORADELL, NJ – A freak parking lot accident startled bystanders late Thursday afternoon, August 28, at the Oradell Public Library on Kinderkamack Road.

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Oradell Police Investigating Death of 52-Year-Old Man on Battle Place

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ORADELL, NJ — Authorities are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man discovered Wednesday at a residence on Battle Place, Oradell Police confirmed.

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River Dell Schools Temporarily Locked Down After FBI Alert: No Active Threat, Police Say

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Oradell NJ, River Dell Regional High School and Middle School were placed on lockdown Friday morning following a potential threat reported by federal authorities. The situation was resolved within 30 minutes, and no active threat was found, according to local officials.

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Fair Lawn Man Charge with Multiple Sexual Assaults on Oradell Victim

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 23-year-old GERALD A. PICADO of Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oradell Police Department under the direction of Chief William Wicker.

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Fire at Oradell Nursing Home Sends One to Hospital

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Oradell NJ, a multi-alarm fire broke out at a CareOne nursing home on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell on Saturday morning, February 15, prompting a large emergency response from multiple Bergen County fire departments.

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Bergen Catholic Parents Sue School Over Fight That Injured Their Son

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Oradell NJ, a lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses Bergen Catholic High School of negligence, claiming the school failed to protect a student from being injured in a fight last year.

The parents of the injured student allege that inadequate supervision between class periods during the fall 2023 semester led to their son being attacked by another student. The lawsuit seeks $75,000 in damages to cover injuries, legal fees, and other costs.

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Oradell Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit Alleging Career Sabotage and Harassment

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Oradell NJ, in a lawsuit filed this week, Oradell Police Sgt. Richard Liguori has accused the borough, the Police Department, and his supervisor, Lt. David Gangemi, of orchestrating a campaign to undermine his career and health. The allegations paint a picture of prolonged harassment, intimidation, and a toxic workplace culture within the department.

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Oradell Celebrates Olympic Gold Medalist Hezly Rivera with Joyful Homecoming Parade

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Oradell NJ, Oradell came alive with excitement as the community gathered to honor its very own Olympic gold medalist, 16-year-old gymnast Hezly Rivera. The town hosted a vibrant homecoming parade and festival on a sunny October day, drawing large crowds to celebrate Rivera’s incredible achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Pascack Valley Mayors Meet Up at Oradell’s new Resturant ORA FreeStyle Italian

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Oradell NJ, Pascack Valley mayors meet up and support Oradell’s new resturant ORA FreeStyle Italian on Kinderkamack road. Owner and executive chef Tom Silvestri spent three years creating this unique experience and great menu.

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Paterson Drug Dealer Charged in the Overdose Death of Oradell Man

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of VASHAWN A. DAVIS, 28, of Paterson, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oradell Police Department under the direction of Chief William Wicker.

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Multi Car Crash at Oradell Medical Building Results in Vehicles Towed from the Scene

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Oradell NJ, two (2) passenger vehicles required tow trucks to remove them from the scene of a Thursday afternoon, 05/09, crash in the parking lot of a medical office building on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. A Toyota Camry involved in the crash was propelled into the multi-story brick building and came to rest on an inclined concrete ramp used for deliveries. Oradell Police and Oradell Fire Department responded to the injury-free incident.

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Oradell Dam Turns 100

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said, “the 100th anniversary of the Oradell Dam could not have fallen on a more perfect day!”

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