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Paramus NJ, A terrifying scene unfolded on Route 17 in Paramus this past Saturday night when a high-speed chase ended in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized.
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Hackensaack NJ, While most of Bergen County was tucked away inside during this past weekend’s relentless snowstorm, a small army of workers was battling the elements to ensure the commute on Monday morning was a “blacktop” reality.
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Paramus NJ, The search for the second man involved in a terrifying gun sighting at Garden State Plaza has come to an end. Jamal Clark, a 21-year-old Newark resident, was apprehended nearly 80 miles away from the scene of the crime during a routine traffic stop.
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Glen Rock NJ, If you headed to Kilroy’s Wonder Market in Glen Rock this week for your usual grocery run, you likely found the doors locked and a series of confusing signs taped to the glass.
Continue reading Is Kilroy’s Wonder Market Closed? Why This Glen Rock Landmark Hit a Sudden Snag
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Hillsdale NJ, In a closely watched decision, the Hillsdale Mayor and Council have unanimously moved forward with a resolution that could pave the way for a new 150-foot cell tower in the Bergen County borough. Despite strong opposition from residents citing health, safety, and property value concerns, the governing body approved the measure during its December 9th meeting.
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The controversial demolition and redevelopment of the former Cigna corporate campus off Parsons Pond Road in Franklin Lakes has hit a major roadblock. The borough has issued a stop-work order to the developer, SHG LLC, alleging that the demolition work exceeded the scope of the permits granted.
Continue reading Demolition Halted at Former Cigna Site in Franklin Lakes Over Permit Issues
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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.
Continue reading Long-Awaited Kingsbridge Pedestrian Bridge is FINALLY Open to Ridgewood Public!
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Ridgewood NJ, a normally quiet late Thursday morning in Ridgewood, NJ, was shattered by a dramatic single-vehicle rollover crash. The incident occurred at the busy intersection of Grove Street and South Pleasant Avenue on November 13, 2025, involving the driver of an Acura RDX.
The force of the crash caused the luxury SUV to flip completely, leaving the driver trapped inside the overturned vehicle.
Continue reading Driver Rescued After Crash Flips SUV at Key Intersection in Ridgewood
Drone Saves the Day! Infrared Technology Locates Missing Person in Westwood Woods, Averting Crisis
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WESTWOOD, NJ – A potential tragedy was averted in Westwood this week, thanks to the swift, coordinated response of the Westwood Police Department and the deployment of cutting-edge 21st-century technology.
On the evening of October 15, 2025, the Westwood Police Department responded to an urgent call regarding a missing and endangered person. What began as a traditional search quickly became a testament to the effectiveness of modern policing tools.
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Allendale, NJ | October 14, 2025 – A quiet Tuesday in Allendale, New Jersey, was disrupted by an unusual and serious public safety operation after authorities discovered “explosive devices” and fireworks inside a residence on West Crescent Avenue. While the discovery was alarming, police swiftly confirmed that there is no current threat to the public.
“Edan Alexander Way”: Tenafly Renames Street to Honor Former Hamas Hostage and Local Hero.
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TENAFLY, NJ – The community of Tenafly is set to honor one of its own—a young man whose story of captivity, resilience, and survival captured the hearts of New Jersey and the nation.
Continue reading Tenafly Honors a Hero: Street Renamed for Former Hamas Hostage Edan Alexander
Fair Lawn Scooter Crash Hospitalizes 12-Year-Old—Is New Jersey Doing Enough to Protect Kids on E-Bikes and Scooters?
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Fair Lawn NJ, The dangers of electric scooters and bikes for young riders in New Jersey continue to mount, following a concerning crash in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, last week.
Police confirmed that a 12-year-old pre-teen was hospitalized with a head injury after his electric scooter collided with the rear of a parked 2023 Subaru on Warren Road around 10:03 p.m. on September 17. The child was transported to Hackensack Medical Center for treatment.
Continue reading Child Hospitalized After Electric Scooter Crash in Fair Lawn
SHOCKWAVE in DC: Former FBI Chief James Comey Criminally Charged in Trump Administration Justice Push
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Allendale NJ, in a dramatic escalation of the current administration’s push for legal accountability against its critics,Allendale’s favorite son former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on criminal charges of false statements and obstruction.
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Hackensack NJ, in a powerful ceremony on National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, Bergen County paid tribute to two local heroes who endured the unimaginable hardships of being World War II Prisoners of War. The event, held in Hackensack, honored Harold Friedeman, a 100-year-old veteran, and posthumously recognized Staff Sgt. Frank S. Demeraski, a Purple Heart recipient.
