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Saddle River Honors Communications Officer Christopher Rupert for Heroic Actions

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Saddle River NJ, the Borough of Saddle River recently honored Communications Officer Christopher Rupert of the Saddle River Police Department for his exceptional service during a high-stakes emergency on October 5, 2024. His quick thinking, professionalism, and leadership during a critical incident on Route 17 South earned him recognition from the community and local leaders.

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Saddle River Inn Shines on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants List for 2024

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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County’s very own Saddle River Inn has once again earned a spot on OpenTable’s prestigious Top 100 Restaurants in the United States for 2024. This recognition celebrates the best dining experiences across the nation, based on millions of customer reviews. Continue reading Saddle River Inn Shines on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants List for 2024

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Saddle River Benefit Dinner Raises Over $178K for Childhood Cancer Society, Funding Adventures for Families

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Saddle River NJ, the Childhood Cancer Society’s annual benefit dinner, hosted by Saddle River Mayor Albert Kurpis and his wife Judy, raised a remarkable $178,596 to support families impacted by pediatric cancer. Held on October 24 at Ridgewood Country Club, the event also celebrated the launch of the Adventure Ted Challenge, a fundraising initiative to boost the charity’s Wish Grant Budget and provide uplifting adventures for children and their families.

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Saddle River Police Officer Cleared for Full Duty and Returned to Patrol

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Officer John Latka has been cleared for full duty and has already returned to Patrol. Our Brother Officer, PO Mark Dunn, who answered our request for mutual aid, is still hospitalized facing multiple surgeries. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. The outpouring of support from our residents and community members has been tremendous and we greatly appreciate the continued support. Please read Chief Dillon’s update on his progress, #DunnStrong

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UPDATE: Four-Car Chain-Reaction Crash on Route 17 Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old for DWI

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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.

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First Female Saddle River Police Officer Files Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuit Against Borough

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Saddle River NJ, Sgt. Diana Golonek, the first and only woman in the borough of Saddle River’s police department, has filed a six-count lawsuit against the department and the borough, alleging persistent bullying, ridicule, and harassment throughout her 11-year tenure. The 47-page complaint, filed in Superior Court on September 30th, outlines a series of grievances, including gender discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, and violations of both the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act and the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.

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Residential Burglaries Reported in Burning Hollow Neighborhood of Saddle River : Set your Alarm Systems!

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police encourage residents to purchase alarm systems and security cameras.
According to Saddle River Police, Saddle River night shift Patrols were dispatched to two burglaries in the Burning Hollow neighborhood just after dark. At both scenes responding units discovered a rear patio glass door had been shattered in an attempt to gain entry to the residence. At one residence, entry was denied when the alarm system triggered a glass break sensor. Due to the ringing alarm the actor(s) fled the scene prior to Patrols arrival. Surveillance cameras captured video of at least three and four actors dressed in dark clothes while wearing masks and gloves. Neither home was occupied during these events.
We strongly encourage the use of Alarms systems. If you have an alarm system, make sure you set it, even if you’re just running out for a few minutes. Security cameras are a great tool. Check your system now to make sure its functioning properly before an incident may happen. It’s getting dark earlier and that can provide thieves the cover of darkness they like to operate. Adjust your light timers accordingly to illuminate your residence to deter an intruder.

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New York State Police Warns of Nationwide Sextortion Scam Targeting Emails

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Saddle River NJ, the New York State Police are alerting the public to a growing nationwide sextortion scam in which scammers use email addresses to intimidate victims into paying large sums of money. These scammers, often armed with personal information obtained illegally from the dark web, use threats of embarrassment to coerce victims into paying via Bitcoin.

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From “This Is Us” to “Only Murders in the Building”: The Musical Journey of Saddle River’s Siddhartha Khosla

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Saddle River NJ, Siddhartha Khosla has won his first Emmy Award for his score for the episode Sitzprobe from the third season of the Hulu original series Only Murders in the Building in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Series category at tonight’s second night of the 76th Creative Prime Emmy Awards.

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Saddle Brook Takes Action Against Growing Rat Problem

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Saddle Brook NJ, Saddle Brook officials are ramping up efforts to combat a rising rat problem following an increase in reported sightings across the township. In response to these concerns, Mayor Robert White addressed the community, acknowledging the growing issue and outlining the steps being taken to address it.

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Saddle River Set to Vote on Deer and Coyote Cull Amid Public Controversy

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Saddle River NJ, the Borough of Saddle River is set to vote on a contentious contract Monday night to use bowhunters to reduce the population of deer and coyotes. The proposal, however, has sparked concern among residents, with one member of the public calling the plan “cruel.”

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Superintendent Gina Cinotti Announces Retirement Amid Credential Suspension

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Saddle River NJ, six weeks after the New Jersey Department of Education’s State Board of Examiners suspended her credentials for one year, School Superintendent Gina Cinotti announced her retirement from the Saddle River School District on Wednesday.

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Saddle River School Superintendent Gina Cinotti Seeks Stay Amidst Suspension Appeal

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River School Superintendent Gina Cinotti is seeking a stay while she appeals the one-year suspension of her teaching and administrative certificates. This suspension was ordered by the New Jersey Department of Education’s State Board of Examiners following a six-year investigation into charges filed against her by her previous employer, the Netcong School District, in May 2018.

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Saddle River Wins ASCE Engineering Project of the Year Award: Celebrating the Rindlaub Bridge

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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Rindlaub Bridge has been honored with the prestigious American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Engineering Project of the Year Award for 2024! This esteemed recognition celebrates outstanding contributions to the civil engineering industry, and we are proud to have our municipality acknowledged for its innovative and impactful project.

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13th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5k Run/Walk in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, on April 27 the Borough of Saddle River hosted the 13th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5k Run/Walk.

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