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River Edge NJ, new details are emerging in a chilling case that crossed state lines and involved the FBI. What began as a terrifying $1,000 ransom demand for a 12-year-old girl has led to the arrest of a New Jersey man and the discovery of four missing juveniles in the Hudson Valley.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — Local commuters and residents should prepare for a significant disruption as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the immediate and unexpected closure of the Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge over Route 4.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — A massive multi-agency search operation lit up the banks of the Hackensack River late last night after reports of a “party in the water” near the historic Steuben House.
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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 47-year-old DEMETRIA YORK of Bergenfield, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the River Edge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael J. Walker.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ – A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered when a hit-and-run driver struck a female pedestrian near a popular local landmark, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the busy intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Windsor Road, just steps away from the River Edge Diner. The driver involved fled the scene immediately following the collision, sparking an urgent multi-town search.
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, 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, 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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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 NJ, Â 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 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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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.Â
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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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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.
Continue reading In 2024, McDonald’s Once Again Proved its Place at the Heart of American Life
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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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