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Protect Your Family & Home: Saddle River Police Host First-Ever Crime Prevention Night

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Saddle River Police Host First-Ever Crime Prevention & Safety Night

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Saddle River NJ, The Saddle River Police Department (SRPD) is inviting local residents, families, and business owners to Wandell School for an evening dedicated to local safety, fraud protection, and family wellbeing.

This inaugural Crime Prevention Night offers residents a direct line to local law enforcement and state consumer advocates to learn practical ways to safeguard their homes, families, and finances against growing crime trends and sophisticated modern scams.

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73 Finishers & Chicago Tourists: Saddle River County parkrun Launches Official Inaugural Event!

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A Flying Start: Saddle River County parkrun Celebrates Successful Inaugural Launch!

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Saddle River NJ, After months of dedicated planning and community preparation, the Saddle River County parkrun officially kicked off its inaugural event! Energy was high as 73 participants crossed the finish line on a beautiful, humid Saturday morning, including 41 first-time parkrunners taking on their very first 5K event.

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$9.25M Luxury Estate Sale Breaks Bergen Real Estate Benchmark for 2026

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$9.25M Saddle River Estate Sale Sets New Jersey Real Estate Benchmark for 2026

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SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Bergen County continues to dominate New Jersey’s luxury real estate landscape following the $9.25 million sale of a sprawling estate in Saddle River, marking the highest residential home transaction reported in the state so far in 2026.

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Rising Enrollment from “Affordable Housing” Mandates & Healthcare Costs Push Saddle River to Consider Tax Levy Hike

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State “Affordable Housing” Mandates Drive Saddle River School District Toward Tax Hike Referendum

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Facing a projected $2.1 million budget shortfall, the Saddle River School District is considering asking local voters to approve an operating tax referendum.

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Heavy Police Presence in Saddle River Cleared After “Gunshot” Report Traced to Blown Transformer

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Saddle River Police Department Clears Emergency Response Following Blown Transformer Incident

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — The Saddle River Police Department responded to reports of potential gunshots in the area of West Saddle River Road on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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Scam Alert: Impostors Posing as Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers Targeting Local Residents

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Scam Alert: Saddle River Police Warn of Fake Bergen County Sheriff Phone Calls

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SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — The Saddle River Police Department has issued an urgent warning to local residents following a surge in fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating officials from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.

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How a Saddle River Family is Turning Unimaginable Tragedy Into Lifesaving Hope

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Turning Tragedy Into Hope: Saddle River Man’s Heroic Legacy Honored at NJ Sharing Network 5K

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Saddle River NJ, On a powerful day filled with remembrance and hope, thousands gathered in New Providence, New Jersey, for the NJ Sharing Network’s annual 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF-sanctioned race.

Presented by MTF Biologics, this event stands as one of New Jersey’s largest and most recognized charitable 5Ks. It bridges the gap between organ and tissue donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and passionate volunteers—all united by a single mission: saving and enhancing lives.

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Saddle River Security Alert: New Email Scams Targeting Residents—Are You Opening Fraudulent Mail?

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Urgent Warning: Saddle River Residents Targeted by Email Scams—How to Verify Your Official Mail

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Saddle River NJ, The Borough of Saddle River is issuing an urgent security alert following reports of fraudulent emails targeting residents, permit applicants, and the general public. These sophisticated scams are designed to mimic official Borough communications to solicit payments or sensitive information.

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New Jersey Political Icon Sam Raia Dies at 77: The Man Who Shaped the State GOP

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Remembering Samuel S. Raia: Former NJ GOP Chairman and Saddle River Mayor Dies at 77

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — The New Jersey political landscape has lost one of its most influential figures. Samuel S. Raia, the former Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee and a two-term Mayor of Saddle River, has passed away at the age of 77.

Known as a “well-liked political insider,” Raia’s career spanned over four decades, during which he rose from a local school board member to a key advisor for Governors and Presidential candidates.

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The “First Woman” Chief of Staff Vows to Stay at White House During Cancer Treatment

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Susie Wiles’ Toughest Fight: Trump’s Chief of Staff and Saddle River Native Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

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Saddle River NJ, In a personal announcement that has shaken the halls of the White House, President Donald Trump revealed on Monday, March 16, 2026, that his Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

Wiles, a trailblazer as the first woman to ever hold the position of White House Chief of Staff, is a proud native of Saddle River, New Jersey. Despite the diagnosis, the President confirmed that Wiles intends to remain in her high-pressure role throughout her treatment.

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Lower Speed Limits Coming to Bergen County? How 9 Mayors Are Teaming Up to Curb Deer Collisions

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Regional Power Move: 9 Northwest Bergen Mayors Push for Safer, Slower Roads

photo courtesy of Saddle River Mayor Al Kurpis

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Saddle River NJ, In a significant show of regional unity, leaders across Northwest Bergen County are moving forward with a plan to make local travel safer for drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife alike.

On Saturday, March 14th, Saddle River Mayor Al Kurpis joined Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the mayors of eight neighboring municipalities to tackle the most pressing issues facing their communities.

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Mediacom Founder Rocco Commisso Passes Away: Remembering the Icon of Cable and Soccer

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Rocco B. Commisso (1949–2026): Mediacom Founder and Soccer Icon Passes Away

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Saddle River NJ, the business world and the international soccer community are in mourning today following the passing of Rocco B. Commisso, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Mediacom Communications. A titan of the cable industry and a legendary figure in American and Italian soccer, Commisso passed away this week at age 76.

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6th Attack Since September: Saddle River Police Issue Emergency Coyote Alert for Pet Owners

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Saddle River Wildlife Alert: Small Dog Dragged into Woods as Coyote Attacks Surge in Bergen County

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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County residents are on high alert after a terrifying incident in Saddle River this week. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a resident in the Burning Hollow section reported that their small dog was attacked and dragged into the woods by a coyote.

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End of an Era in Saddle River: Fire Chief William “Billy” Salvatori Steps Down After 7 Years

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Saddle River Fire Chief William “Billy” Salvatori Steps Down

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A major leadership transition is underway in one of Bergen County’s most dedicated volunteer organizations. After more than seven years at the helm, Chief William “Billy” Salvatori has officially concluded his tenure as Chief of the Saddle River Fire Department (SRFD).

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Update: What’s Next for Saddle River’s Other Controversial “Affordable Housing” Sites?

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Failure to show tangible progress on these key sites by the December 31st deadline could lead to the Fair Share Housing Center asking the courts to revoke Saddle River’s immunity, exposing the borough to the risk of “builder’s remedy” lawsuits and court-ordered high-density development

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Saddle River NJ, the recent approval of the AvalonBay Communities development marks a significant, albeit legally contentious, step for Saddle River in meeting its state-mandated “affordable housing” obligations.

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