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3 Alarm Attic Fire at Lafayette Avenue Home in Wyckoff has Firefighters battling Heavy Smoke

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Wyckoff NJ, on May 12 the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Lafayette Avenue for a reported attic fire in a large residential home. Initial arriving crews reported heavy smoke emanating from the home. A second alarm was dispatched to the scene. An aggressive interior attack was conducted while exterior truck crews opened up. The fire was brought under control within an hour, with mutual aid from Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. Waldwick Ladder 641 responded on the third alarm structure fire on Lafayette Ave in Wyckoff. Once on scene the truck maneuvered up a tight driveway to set up as the second tower ladder.

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Wyckoff Man Charged with Mortgage Fraud, SBA Loan Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

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Wyckoff NJ,  a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges of engaging in mortgage fraud, fraudulently obtaining an SBA loan, and stealing another person’s identity information, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Wyckoff Schools Mysterious Disappearance at Eisenhower Middle School Explained

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Wyckoff NJ, months after the mysterious disappearance of Eisenhower Middle School Principal Christopher Iasiello the truth starts to come out . On Tuesday, for the first time, Wyckoff  Board of Education Attorney Stephen Fogarty stated publicly that, contrary to Iasiello’s repeated denials, the principal participated in the investigation involving his own daughter. Iasiello contends he recused himself from handling the incident because it involved his daughter.

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“Today, we welcome Chris Giordano back to Eisenhower Middle School!”

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Wyckoff NJ, the missing assistant principal has returned to the Wyckoff School he has been missing from since January. The mystery however remains over his departure, and the missing  principal still “in the wind”. The Wyckoff Board of Education had previously offered no explanation as to why the Eisenhower Middle School principal and assistant principal had been “in the wind”, ie…vanished .

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Body of Missing Man Found buried in Snow Outside Wyckoff Home

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Wyckoff NJ, according to police a man visiting his Wyckoff parents and missing since the early February snowstorm has been found buried in snow Monday March 8th in a neighbor’s yard.

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Arbitrator Issues “Slap of the Wrist” for Teacher accused of Harassment and Assault

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Wyckoff NJ,  a seventh-grade language arts teacher brought up on tenure charges by the Board of Education will not be reinstated as directed by a state-appointed arbitrator, board Wyckoff President Robert Francin.
The Board of Education certified four charges against teacher Scott Levy last May, alleging “acts of misconduct during the 2019-2020 school year, as well as a recurrent pattern of misconduct over a period of years.”
The district alleged that Levy “physically assaulted a seventh-grade student,” “engaged in the harassment and inappropriate touching” of two students, and “has accumulated a substantial record of misconduct in his teaching position for which remedial measures have been taken and failed.”

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Wyckoff School Principal and Assistant Principal “Missing in Action”

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Wyckoff NJ,  missing in action for nearly a month, the Wyckoff Board of Education offered no explanation at its Monday meeting why the Eisenhower Middle School principal and assistant principal have been “in the wind”, vanished .

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NJ Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Stop Misleading Fundraising and Other Misconduct at Wyckoff Animal Charity

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Wyckoff NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal  announced a lawsuit against Merlin’s Kids, Inc., a charity focused on training and placing rescue dogs as service animals; United K9 Professional Inc., a related for-profit company; and the Bergen County woman who founded and runs both entities.

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Wyckoff Man Admits Stealing Reimbursement Checks From Medical Practice

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Wyckoff NJ, a Bergen County,  man today admitted stealing health insurance reimbursement checks from a Hudson County medical practice for over four years, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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This Saturday ,Grand Opening of Clean Juice in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, Finally a juice bar that is actually healthy! Serving Wyckoff, our 100% organic juices, smoothies & bites provide a Healthy Body + Strong Spirit. The grand opening  celebration is Saturday December 12th .

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Pushes Blockchain Technology for Recordkeeping in New Jersey

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Wyckoff NJ,  Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips’s bill to permit corporations to use blockchain for certain recordkeeping requirements passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Wednesday. The bill (A1178) clarifies that New Jersey corporations may use blockchain to simplify recordkeeping requirements.

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School Bus Hits Passager Car on Route 208 in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, A late Friday morning, 09/25, school bus vs. passenger car crash on Route 208 northbound near Russell Avenue in Wyckoff forced the complete closure of Route 208 northbound while emergency crews worked to clear the highway of debris, and to remove the crushed passenger car. The school bus, which police said sustained only minor damage, reportedly had no children on board at the time of the crash. Police allowed it to leave the scene. One (1) occupant of the passenger car was injured and transported by ambulance to an area hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the highway.

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Wyckoff Middle School burning odor caused by motor on HVAC unit

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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday was dispatched to Eisenhower Middle School for a report of a burning odor and smoke condition. A mutual Aid Engine from Franklin Lakes Fire Department was assigned as per the policy. Crews were able to isolate the cause to a burned motor on an HVAC unit located on the roof. The building was vented and all staff was returned.

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All Animals Are Accounted for and a Veterinarian Performs Wellness Check at Abama’s Farm

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Wyckoff NJ,The Barnyard was closed on Monday for our veterinarian to perform a full health and wellness assessment of our animals to ensure their safety. All animals are accounted for.The Wyckoff Police Department has full control of this open investigation. Any information or questions can be sent to the Wyckoff Police Department. We do not have any further updates. We wish to move forward and get past this situation as quickly as possible.We are not accepting donations at this time.

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