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Westwood NJ, Hollywood came once again to to Bergen County this week to shoot a movie with some big name actors. Jack’s Cafe in Westwood was a filming locale for an upcoming movie starring Robert De Niro and New Jersey native Bobby Cannavale. The movie, “Inappropriate Behavior,” directed by Tony Goldwyn is a road-trip comedy about a comedian and his son, who has Asperger’s, according to Variety.
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Westwood NJ, a NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line passenger train headed to Spring Valley, struck and killed a pedestrian at the Jefferson Avenue grade crossing, Westwood on Monday morning, 09/12. No injuries were reported by the train crew or passengers on board. The victim was said to have been an elderly woman who was using a wheeled walker as she entered the crossing. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a hospital based paramedic team. Westwood Police, NJ Transit Police, and the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the tragic incident.
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Westwood NJ, we have been customers here for a very long time, for over 70 years, cyclists, friends, and family have trusted Westwood Cycle for all of their cycling needs. With more than 500 bicycles in stock for children and adults, and more than 300 on display, we have a bicycle for everyone!
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Westwood NJ, in a Facebook post Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains progress made with NJ Transit over the vacated Red and Tan bus terminal in Westwood.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains how the borough got its reputation as a film friendly town. “NJ.Com recently ranked Westwood the #4 most desirable Bergen County town. We haven’t asked for a recount. We don’t believe we are competing with ANY other town. And apparently, neither does the film industry. We’ve had a number of location scouts rave about Westwood as a visual backdrop and as a “film friendly“ place to work. The Borough issues film permits through the Clerk’s Office. The shoots are coordinated with Westwood Police Department to ensure everyone’s safety should traffic control be needed.”
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Westwood NJ, A plan by mayors in northern Bergen County to reduce flood risks by having the Woodcliff Lake reservoir lowered to 91 feet has suffered a setback after the state Department of Environmental Protection declined to back it.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo fills us in on Fridays flooding and Storm damage in Westwood and Hillsdale .
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Continue reading Westwood Police Department Investigates TikTok based “Orbeez Challenge” Incident
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Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains how Trento is attempting to once again overrule local zoning and allow developers of qualifying office parks and shopping centers to redevelop with residential mixed use, sticking taxpayers with the coats of new schools, added police and fire,water, sewage ,traffic and road infrastructure :
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Twp. of Washington NJ, in what can be considered a trailblazing move for a Bergen county school system ,Westwood Regional School District superintendent Jill Mortimer says she’ll no longer require unvaccinated, asymptomatic students/staff to quarantine or Test to Stay if they become close contacts, effective Monday, Feb. 14. Mortimer cited the downward local trend of the pandemic for the move .
From Right to Left: Chairman Robert Fisher, Vice Chairwoman Alexia Koulikourdis, Secretary Jacques Kalfayan, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa
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Westwood NJ, The Bergen County Teenage Republicans held their annual reorganization meeting on January 31st, re-electing Chairman Robert Fisher (Park Ridge) as well as Vice-Chairwoman Alexia Koulikourdis (Franklin Lakes), Treasurer Ronald “Ronnie” Bavagnoli (Wyckoff), and Secretary Jacques Kalfayan (Edgewater). Bergen County Executive Candidate Timothy “Tim” Walsh (Ramsey) will once again serve as Adult Advisor.
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Westwood NJ, A former sales representative today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud New Jersey state health benefits programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Scott Shekitka, 42, formerly of Westwood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
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Westwood NJ, according to the Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments as a result of an alleged assault , which occurred at Westwood Regional High School a number of added security precautions have been put in place to enhance the security and safety of the school. The incident involving juveniles is under investigation including social media that was the nexus of the situation .The Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments have consulted with the Bergen County prosecutor’s office and the appropriate charges have been filed . Details of the juvenile investigation remain confidential.
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Westwood NJ, Republicans Anthony Greco and Cheryl Hodges have a lead with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial Bergen County totals.
Incumbents Jodi Murphy, a Democrat, and Cheryl Hodges, a Republican, are running for their seats, while Democrat Bermari Roig and Republican Anthony Greco are hoping to pick up seats for themselves.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo recounts a very busy night in which 5 homes, involving 18 residents, were evacuated by boat :
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