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Cops and Firefighters Pull Residents from Fire Escapes After Car Slams Into River Edge Building

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Midnight Crash and Fire Triggers Dramatic Second-Floor Rescue in River Edge

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River Edge NJ, A quiet Bergen County intersection turned into the scene of a major emergency operation early Wednesday morning after a violent car crash sparked a building fire, trapping multiple residents on upper-floor fire escapes.

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NYC Man and Two Teens Charged in Violent 2023 River Edge Armed Carjacking

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29-Month Manhunt: NYC Suspects Charged in Brutal Bergen County Gunpoint Carjacking

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River Edge NJ, Nearly two and a half years after a violent armed carjacking shook a quiet River Edge neighborhood, authorities have finally brought charges against three New York City suspects. The brutal holiday-season attack left a driver beaten and his vehicle stolen at gunpoint.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that 20-year-old Jaden Noboa of New York City, along with two individuals who were juveniles at the time of the crime, have been identified as the perpetrators behind the December 23, 2023 assault.

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Bergen County Arrest: River Edge Man Charged Following Attempted Assault of Juvenile at Hackensack Business

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River Edge Man Arrested, Charged with Child Endangerment and Criminal Sexual Contact in Hackensack

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River Edge NJ, A joint investigation by local law enforcement has led to the arrest of a Bergen County man on multiple criminal counts involving a female juvenile.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old Veera M. Bommireddy of River Edge, New Jersey. The charges follow an intensive investigation spearheaded by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) and the Hackensack Police Department.

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New Jersey Man Arrested After $1K Ransom Call Leads to Discovery of 4 Missing Teens at NY Hotel Party

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River Edge Man Charged After Frightening Ransom Call Leads FBI to 4 Missing NY Teens

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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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Commuter Warning: Emergency Safety Repairs to Last 2 Weeks on Route 4 River Edge Walk Bridge

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Emergency Closure: Route 4 Pedestrian Bridge in River Edge Shuts Down for Urgent Repairs

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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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Drones & Dive Teams Swarm Historic Steuben House After Report of “Person in Water”

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River Edge Volunteer Fire Department Conducts Midnight Rescue Mission

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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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Bergenfield Women Charged in River Edge Hit-And-Run on Kinderkamack Road

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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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Critical Hit-and-Run in River Edge: Driver Captured After Pedestrian Left in Critical Condition

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Major Investigation Underway Near River Edge Diner After Vehicle Flees to Bergenfield

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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.

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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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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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