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SUV Slams Into Midland Park Home: One Person Critically Injured

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Major Crash in Midland Park: SUV Slams into Home, Injures One Critically

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A quiet Sunday evening in Midland Park, NJ, was shattered by a dramatic single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Cottage Street and Franklin Avenue. An SUV veered off the road and collided head-on with a home, causing significant damage and sending one person to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.

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Massive Tree Collapse Damages Two Homes in New Milford — Fire Department Confirms Residents Safe

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New Milford, NJ — August 29, 2025 — Just before 8 p.m. on Friday night, the New Milford Fire Department was dispatched to Beech Place after receiving reports of a tree crashing into a home. Upon arrival, Unit 304 confirmed that a large section of a tree had come down, striking two houses.

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North Arlington Rallies Behind Casa D’Amici After Car Crashes Into Pizzeria

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NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — A frightening crash outside Casa D’Amici Pizzeria on August 16 left the family-owned restaurant with a damaged storefront and a temporarily closed dining room — but also brought an outpouring of love and support from neighbors, local businesses, and loyal customers.

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Fiery Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down NJ Turnpike in East Rutherford — No Injuries Reported

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A fiery four-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike brought traffic to a standstill on the afternoon of August 19, shutting down the highway for hours. Miraculously, no one was injured in the incident, which involved two commercial trucks, a car, and an ice cream truck.

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Ridgewood Painter Dies After Roof Fall: Family Says He Came to U.S. for a Better Life

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A tragic workplace accident has claimed the life of a 40-year-old Costa Rican painter, who fell two stories while working on a Ridgewood home earlier this month, authorities confirmed.

Ridgewood police said they responded to a call at 152 Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, August 12, at 1:45 p.m., after reports of a man who had fallen from a roof. The victim was identified by his brother, Carlos Solís, as Heriberto Solís Fallas, of Irvington.

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Rutherford’s Historic Congregation Beth El Reduced to Ashes — Cause of Fire Likely to Remain a Mystery

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RUTHERFORD, NJ — The investigation into the devastating Aug. 8 blaze that destroyed the historic Congregation Beth El synagogue has officially closed, with officials saying the fire’s cause may never be known.

Police Chief John Russo confirmed that damage to the 1890s Queen Anne-style building was so severe that investigators could not pinpoint what sparked the inferno. “This burned so fast and so hot, it collapsed upon itself,” Russo said. “There was nothing left to examine.”

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Loose Horses Cause a Stir in Park Ridge — Quick-Thinking Park Ridge & Montvale Officers Save the Day

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PARK RIDGE, NJ — It was anything but an ordinary Saturday morning for Park Ridge Police, Montvale Police, and a few surprised hotel guests, when two runaway horses were spotted trotting freely along Brae Boulevard on August 9, 2025.

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Ridgewood Schedules Public Hearing on Parkland Disposal & New Recreation Plans for September 9

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood has announced a public hearing to address a long-standing land issue involving 0.378 acres of former parkland that was sold without proper approval in 1983. The meeting will take place on September 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, located on the first floor of Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue. Hybrid Zoom access will also be available for residents who wish to participate remotely.

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Bergen County Launches ‘Bergen Bites Back’ to Fight Mosquitoes as West Nile Virus Cases Rise

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Ridgewood NJ – With multiple mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile virus, Bergen County is stepping up its fight against the pests — and officials say residents play a crucial role in the battle.

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Closter Man’s Car With Swastika Decal Sparks Outrage, Law Enforcement Investigation in North Jersey

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CLOSTER, N.J. — A Closter man is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies after photos of his Cadillac — featuring a swastika decal and a URL linking to his anti-Jewish blog — began circulating on social media.

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River Edge Mother Sentenced to 5 Years for Death of Infant Son: Bergen County Courtroom Filled with Emotion

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Hackensack NJ, emotions ran high in a Bergen County Superior Court courtroom on June 13, 2025, as Grace Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, was sentenced to five years in prison for the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The courtroom was filled with grief-stricken family members, attorneys, and community observers as Judge Kevin Purvin delivered the ruling.

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Tragic Crash on I-287 Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Oakland Man

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Oakland NJ, a devastating car crash on Interstate 287 in Mahwah has claimed the life of 19-year-old Jonathan Rodriguez-Pluchino, a resident of Oakland, New Jersey. The fatal incident occurred during Tuesday morning rush hour, around 7:15 a.m., according to the New Jersey State Police.

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Teen Reports Airsoft Gun Incident Near Glen Rock High School: Police Investigating

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A local teen reported a disturbing encounter near Glen Rock High School on May 25, 2025, when he and his friends were allegedly targeted by Airsoft gunfire during a game of spike ball, according to the Glen Rock Police Department.

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Palisades Park Spends $1M on Unused Police Trailer—Investigation Ongoing

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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?

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