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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff police apprehended two men last month for allegedly stealing used tires from a local business on Main Street.
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Wyckoff NJ, a 10,000-square-foot retail strip mall located at 403-411 Goffle Road in Wyckoff recently sold for nearly $4.3 million, according to an announcement by real estate services firm Marcus & Millichap in late December.
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Wyckoff NJ, a Friday morning crash on January 3, 2025, resulted in non-life-threatening injuries after a 4-door Ford sedan collided with the lobby of a medical office building at 800 Wyckoff Avenue.
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Wyckoff NJ, in a sudden and contentious decision, the Wyckoff Township Committee voted 3-1-1 on Tuesday to suspend Pamela Steele, the township’s tax assessor of 30 years, without pay. The abrupt action took place during a special 10-minute meeting, leaving residents and officials questioning the legality and motivations behind the decision.
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Wyckoff NJ, Social media sensation and private chef Meredith Hayden, better known as the creator of TikTok’s popular Wishbone Kitchen, has a new reason to celebrate. The 28-year-old food influencer, originally from Wyckoff, NJ, recently purchased a stunning $2.875 million home in the Hamptons. Hayden shared the journey with her followers, posting a series of heartfelt videos documenting the milestone.
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department addresses large drown sightings over the township. In a Facebook post the Wyckoff Police Department stated,” We have been made aware of large flying drones being observed this evening throughout the Township.”
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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Fire Department mourns the loss of lifelong member Louis “Louie the Shoe” Rizzo, who passed away on November 3 at the age of 96. Known for his warm spirit, dedication to his community, and decades-long service, Louie left an indelible mark on Wyckoff and beyond.
Continue reading Remembering Lou Rizzo: A Beloved Wyckoff Firefighter and Community Icon
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JASON S. MCNEILL of Wyckoff, NJ on charges of theft by deception and forgery. 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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Wyckoff NJ, the town of Wyckoff issued a statement on Tuesday following criticism from residents about the lack of timely communication regarding a “boil water” advisory over the weekend. The advisory, which also affected nearby towns, was lifted on Monday after bacterial tests returned negative, but the delay in notifying residents left many frustrated.
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Wyckoff NJ, a single-family home in the 800 block of Frederick Court, Wyckoff, sustained damage on Sunday morning, September 22, when a tree fell onto its roof around 11 a.m.
Continue reading No Injuries Reported as Tree Falls on Wyckoff Home
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Wyckoff NJ, a medical office building on Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff experienced minor damage Thursday morning, September 12, when it was struck by a small 4-door sedan. Fortunately, no injuries were reported by the driver or anyone inside the building at the time of the incident.
Continue reading Car Plunges Into Wyckoff Medical Office: No Injuries Reported
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Wyckoff NJ, an intense rainstorm swept through Bergen County on Saturday afternoon, September 7th, causing damage to several homes. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Wyckoff, where a large tree fell onto a ranch-style home in the 300 block of Monroe Avenue around 4:30 PM.
Continue reading Severe Storm Hits Bergen County, Tree Destroys Home in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, a former Wyckoff resident has filed a lawsuit accusing the township and its recreation department of failing to protect him from sexual abuse as a child. The lawsuit, submitted in state Superior Court in Bergen County on August 22, alleges that Leonard Loran, a former athletic director, used his position to sexually abuse the victim during the early 1980s.
Continue reading Former Wyckoff Resident Sues Township, Alleges Sexual Abuse by Ex-Athletic Director
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Wyckoff NJ, in Wyckoff, NJ, school board elections are far from dull. The Wyckoff school board oversees the local district schools, while residents also elect representatives to the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District board, which governs the two high schools serving students from Wyckoff, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes.
Continue reading Wyckoff, NJ School Board Elections: A Spirited Contest
