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WYCKOFF, NJ — Mother Nature dealt a violent blow to Bergen County over the weekend, leaving behind a trail of property damage and a terrifying highway accident that sent two people to the hospital.
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Wyckoff NJ, A major rift has formed within the Wyckoff School District. During the recent Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 29, the Wyckoff Education Association (WEA) officially announced that its members have overwhelmingly passed a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Dr. Kerry Postma.
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Wyckoff NJ, The New Jersey State Legislature has officially recognized one of Bergen County’s most cherished communities. From the floor of the State Assembly, lawmakers passed a special resolution honoring the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Township of Wyckoff.
Continue reading Wyckoff Just Got a Massive Shoutout in Trenton for Its 100th Birthday
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A severe overnight storm left a Wyckoff family dealing with structural damage after a massive tree splintered and crashed directly onto their home, triggering an emergency midnight response.
Continue reading Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Storm Damage on Patton Place
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Wyckoff NJ, A century in the making! The township of Wyckoff, New Jersey is officially kicking off its highly anticipated 100th Anniversary Centennial Celebration this weekend. Local residents and visitors from across Bergen County are invited to a massive, free community festival featuring a street fair, live music, a beer garden, and an unforgettable evening fireworks display.
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Wyckoff NJ, A dramatic overnight incident kept local first responders busy in Bergen County after a two-car collision escalated into a vehicle fire on a major highway. Early this morning, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a severe traffic accident on Route 208 North. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered a two-vehicle crash, with one of the cars fully engulfed in flames.
Continue reading Route 208 North Reopened After Fiery Two-Car Crash in Wyckoff Overnight
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Wyckoff NJ, Finding clean, safe drinking water shouldn’t be a waiting game. While water utilities across the United States scramble to meet strict new federal regulations, one New Jersey supplier is quietly crushing its goals.
Ridgewood Water has officially brought its 7th PFAS Treatment Facility online, marking a massive milestone in public health, environmental engineering, and community safety.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Activates 7th PFAS Treatment Facility in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff , NJ — A high-stakes cyber fraud investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Wyckoff resident and a Florida man accused of laundering millions from a local real estate transaction.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 49-year-old Jason S. McNeill of Wyckoff, NJ, and 43-year-old Ryan A. Telesford of Lake Worth, FL. Both men face severe first- and second-degree financial crime charges following a multi-agency, cross-country investigation into a massive business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
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Wyckoff NJ, It was a devastating and chaotic 24 hours for the North Jersey culinary community as two beloved Bergen County dining staples caught fire in separate, back-to-back incidents over the weekend.
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Wyckoff NJ, A chaotic scene unfolded in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, when a commercial vehicle veered off the road and collided with a decorative stone structure.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene on Franklin Avenue following reports that a landscaper’s recently purchased dump truck had careened off the roadway. The truck, which was still sporting temporary license plates, sustained moderate front-end damage from the impact.
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Wyckoff NJ, The community of Wyckoff, New Jersey, is mourning the loss of a true local pillar. James “Jim” Alan Abma Sr., third-generation farmer and co-owner of the beloved Abma’s Farm, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 62.
Jim wasn’t just a farmer; he was a visionary who transformed a small wholesale egg operation into a landmark destination for families across Bergen and Morris counties. His life was a testament to his belief that farming was “more of a lifestyle than an occupation.”
Continue reading Remembering Jim Abma Sr.: The Visionary Behind Wyckoff’s Iconic Abma’s Farm
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Wyckoff NJ, Drivers navigating the weekend commute in Bergen County faced unexpected delays on Saturday, May 2, 2026, as nature briefly reclaimed the highway. A fallen tree near the Ridgewood Avenue interchange in Wyckoff brought southbound traffic on Route 208 to a crawl, testing the patience of late-morning travelers.
Continue reading Route 208 Traffic Alert: Fallen Tree Sparks Multi-Town Cleanup in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, A routine traffic stop in Maywood turned into a major arrest this past weekend when officers intercepted a wanted drug distribution suspect carrying a significant amount of “rubber-banded” cash and narcotics.
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WYCKOFF, NJ — Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini may be making headlines lately for her sudden departure from the sidelines, but this week, she’s being hailed as a local hero. On Wednesday afternoon, Russini reportedly played a pivotal role in rescuing a 73-year-old man and his dog following a dramatic car crash in Wyckoff.
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Wyckoff NJ, A Tuesday afternoon commute turned into a scene of chaos—and incredible compassion—at one of Northwest Bergen County’s busiest intersections. While a two-vehicle collision on April 15, 2026, snarled rush-hour traffic, it was a quiet moment of kindness between a first responder and a golden-haired passenger named Buddy that is capturing hearts across the community.
