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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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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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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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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 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.
Continue reading Oradell Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit Alleging Career Sabotage and Harassment
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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.
Continue reading Oradell Celebrates Olympic Gold Medalist Hezly Rivera with Joyful Homecoming Parade
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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.
Continue reading Paterson Drug Dealer Charged in the Overdose Death of Oradell Man
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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.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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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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Oradell NJ, a BlackHawk medivac helicopter crashed outside of Fort Campbell, KY.killing 9.
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Oradell NJ, due to popular demand, Bergen county’s Pharma Mama, Dr. Suzanne Soliman, launches a monthly Instagram live show about trending pharmaceutical topics for everyday living and an opportunity for people to ask questions that will premiere Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and, after that, the first Wednesday of each month.
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Oradell NJ, the Oradell Fire Department rushed to the scene at the the 300 block of Schlomann Drive for a car crash into the home. Firefighters made sure the home was safe before the car was removed and the building department checked for structural stability. Companies operated for approximately two hours.
Continue reading Oradell Suffers a Series of Christmas Time Motor Vehicle Crashes
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Oradell NJ, this year, Ballet Arts’ annual performance of The Nutcracker came with an early holiday gift ,a live orchestral music. Ballet Arts, a premiere dance school serving the New York and New Jersey area, partnered with Adelphi Orchestra for its first-ever ballet with concert musicians. The ballet was held at River Dell Senior High School (RDHS) on Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th.