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Continue reading Vintage Baseball, July 8, 2023 at Historic New Bridge Landing!
Flemington Neshanock plays a doubleheader with the Enterprise Club of New Bridge.
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River Edge NJ, love baseball and history? Then bring your chair and sunscreen to Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball on Saturday July 8th 11 am -2 pm 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ 07661.
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photos courtesy of the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department
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River Edge NJ, Friday night around 0140 hours,River Edge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on Eastbrook drive. Upon arrival, units found not only the attached garage but the house and several vehicles to be well involved, River Edge Volunteer Fire Department as well as surrounding towns worked to extinguish the blaze. No injuries reported as all residents of the home were safely evacuated. Several sections of the home collapsed as a result of the large fire.
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Grab a blanket, bring your family & friends, and share the unbeatable experience of top-notch live music and fabulous food & drinks, games, arts & crafts
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River Edge NJ, River Crossing Concerts presents an all-day outdoors festival on June 4 from 12-5 pm with live music ranging from American jazz and ragtime to Afro-Latin salsa, from the rhythms of Brazilian Samba and Caribbean Reggae to the sparkling sounds of Irish bagpipes. Featuring violinist Ali Bello & The Sweet Wire Band,vocalist and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis, City Winds Trio, River Edge’s own Tri-County Irish War Pipe Band, and the black-led, all-women percussion ensemble Batalá New York, the festival will offer an immersive audience experience including open microphone, community games, arts & crafts.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers Wayne Desmet and Augustine Sanchez, as well as Security Officer Edison Duran for their actions that saved the life of a person found unconscious in Van Saun Park.
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River Edge NJ, County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERIC PALESE (DOB: 6/28/1995, single; warehouse manager) of Tarrytown, NY on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.
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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of TYRONE CLOSS (DOB: 11/28/1990; single; unemployed) and ANIESA SAMAD (DOB: 7/22/1998; single; unemployed) of 2 Kinderkamack Road, Unit 602, Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated manslaughter, desecrating human remains, criminal restraint, elder abuse, and obstruction. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.
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Pictured is a painting of a tavern scene of people making merry by Jan Steen, c. 1660.
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River Edge NJ, finish your holiday season on a high note by joining the Bergen County Historical Society’s celebration of Twelfth Night at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SUN MIN GRACE YOO CHAN (DOB: 1/10/1986; married; educational counselor) of River Edge, NJ on charges of murder, aggravated assault, and child endangerment. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.
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River Edge NJ, a Bergen County, woman was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for participating in a multi-year embezzlement scheme and subscribing to a false personal income tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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River Edge NJ, this Saturday , today Jim Arakelian will be holding a FREE snow shoveling class in his driveway. Come and join the class and learn about the proper ways to shovel. Reviewed techniques will include the scoop and throw method, the down and push method (AKA the plow technique), as well as the upside down scraping technique. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your snow lifting techniques without throwing your back out! He will provide the driveway to ensure your training is conducted in the most life-like situation, you only need to provide your own shovel (Ergonomically designs suggested) . You can send him a PM for additional details and times. Seating is limited and handled on a first come first served basis. Vax or unvaccinated, proof of insurance required! Come enjoy the fun!
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River Edge NJ, A former broker and investment advisor from Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $2.86 million from five clients in order to pay for personal expenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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New Bridge Landing River Edge NJ, Scout Pack 229 of River Edge came for a tour of Historic New Bridge Landing this weekend. It was great to see that the 8-10 year olds were knowledgeable in American history.
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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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River Edge NJ, an undetonated pipe bomb was found next to a NJ Transit bus stop located at the intersection of Howland Avenue and Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, on Thursday afternoon, 07/29. The device was successfully removed from the scene by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad. Bomb Squad technicians deployed a remote controlled robot and a trailer mounted containment chamber to safely manage the vessel. At least one (1) building in a nearby garden apartment complex was evacuated in connection with the incident. An elderly male evacuee was assessed by Emergency Medical Technicians at the scene after he complained of fatigue and exhaustion. He refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital.
