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Bergen County Historical Society Receives $250,000 Leadership Gift for New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Photo (from left to right): BCHS President Beverly Hashimoto at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ with Paul Gross (center) and son, NIA National Realty President Roger Gross (right), 

Donation Launches 250 Challenge to Inspire Additional Support

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River Edge, NJ – August 2025 – The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) is proud to announce a generous $250,000 donation from longtime Bergen County residents and philanthropists Gayle and Paul Gross to support the construction of a new 3,750-square-foot history museum at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ.

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River Edge Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Hazardous Materials Incident on Seventh Avenue

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RIVER EDGE, NJ – Earlier today, the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Battalion 9, responded to a reported hazardous materials incident on the 700 block of Sixth Avenue in a residential garage.

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River Edge Fire Department Quickly Contains Early Morning Apartment Fire on Rutgers Place

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RIVER EDGE, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The River Edge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a working apartment fire early Saturday morning at 84 Rutgers Place, after receiving a report of an oven fire at approximately 6:50 AM.

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River Edge Mother Sentenced to 5 Years for Death of Infant Son: Bergen County Courtroom Filled with Emotion

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Hackensack NJ, emotions ran high in a Bergen County Superior Court courtroom on June 13, 2025, as Grace Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, was sentenced to five years in prison for the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The courtroom was filled with grief-stricken family members, attorneys, and community observers as Judge Kevin Purvin delivered the ruling.

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River Edge Police Investigate Early Morning Break-In at Prime 259 Steakhouse

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River Edge NJ,  authorities are actively investigating a pre-dawn break-in at a popular local steakhouse. The burglary occurred around 2 a.m. on May 14 at Prime 259, located at 259 Johnson Avenue.

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River Edge Mother Pleads Guilty in Death of 3-Month-Old Son Amid Ongoing Community Debate

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River Edge NJ, in a heartbreaking case that has shaken Bergen County, Sun Min “Grace” Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, has pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless manslaughter in the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The plea comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings, protests, and emotional appeals from family and supporters.

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Songs of Love and Exile brings immigrant voices to center stage

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River Edge NJ, on Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM, River Crossing Concerts presents  Songs of Love and Exile featuring soprano Sun Young Chung, cellist Thapelo Masita, and pianist Slavina Zhelezova for a poignant and timely recital exploring the inner landscapes of displacement, longing, and resilience. 

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Gas Leak Prompts Quick Action by River Edge Fire Department

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River Edge NJ, on Friday, December 13, 2024, the River Edge Fire Department (REFD) responded swiftly to a reported gas odor on the 1000 block of Main Street. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a significant emergency affecting the entire commercial complex.

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In 2024, McDonald’s Once Again Proved its Place at the Heart of American Life

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River Edge NJ, in 2024, McDonald’s once again proved its place at the heart of American life—not just as a fast-food giant, but as a cultural touchstone where everything from politics to criminal drama unfolds. Two major news stories in recent months highlight the unexpected ways McDonald’s continues to reflect the quirks, contradictions, and connections of ordinary Americans.

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River Edge Investment Advisor Admits Stealing Millions From Clients

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River Edge NJ, a former broker and investment advisor today admitted stealing more than $3 million from five clients, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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River Edge Man Charged with Distribution of Child Porn

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River Edge Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDREW C. BAKER, 22, of River Edge, NJ, on charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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River Edge Teen Arrested for Armed Robby of the Gas Station

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile who resides in Bergen County on charges of armed robbery, weapon offenses, and theft. 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 River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.

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Teenager Arrested for Armed Robbery at River Edge Gas Station

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River Edge NJ, a teenager has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place at a gas station in River Edge earlier this month, according to a recent announcement by authorities.

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New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Yeshiva’s Firing of Rabbi Over Inappropriate Conduct

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River Edge NJ, in a significant ruling this week, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld a Bergen County yeshiva’s decision to terminate a rabbi for alleged inappropriate conduct, reinforcing the application of the “ministerial exception” clause outlined in the First Amendment.

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New Visitor Center and Museum Building Plans Unveiled for Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) has recently unveiled the final approved plans for a new 3,750-square-foot visitor center and museum at Historic New Bridge Landing. This milestone brings the project one step closer to reality, with groundbreaking slated for this fall.

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