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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, 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.
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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.
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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 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 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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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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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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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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Ridgewood NJ, love baseball and history? Then bring your chair, cooler and sunscreen to Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball in the Meadow on Saturday, July 13th, 11 am -2 pm, 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ.
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