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Twp. of Washington NJ — Law enforcement officials are searching for a Minnesota man accused of sexually assaulting a teen in three Bergen County towns in the early 1990s after he failed to appear in court for his extradition hearing.
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Ridgewood, NJ – During last night’s Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood resident and employee Jason Goodrich was recognized with a Certificate of Heroism for his extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a workplace emergency at the Village Recycling Center.
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Fair Lawn, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the medical license of Dr. Ritesh Kalra, a Bergen County internist, after he was charged with illegally distributing opioids and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for prescriptions.
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MONTVALE, NJ — On Sunday, August 11 at 9:47 p.m., the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of North Kinderkamack Road and Brook Avenue.
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HACKENSACK , NJ — Train service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line has resumed after a tragic incident in Hackensack Thursday morning, in which a woman was fatally struck by a commuter train, officials confirmed.
It’s on August 5, not August 15 as published previously on the blog. Should be a good turnout
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A controversial proposal is once again on the table as Ordinance #4052 returns to the Ridgewood Planning Board agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting. Local residents and preservation advocates are raising serious concerns about the potential impact of the ordinance, which could pave the way for a luxury, high-density, five-story assisted living facility on North Maple Avenue.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — A rare seismic event shook parts of northern New Jersey on Saturday night, August 2, when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which occurred around 10:22 p.m., was shallow, making the shaking more widely felt throughout the region — including New York City, Westchester, and Rockland County in upstate New York.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A long-awaited addition to Rindlaub Park is finally ready for its public debut. The $2 million covered bridge and nature trail expansion will be formally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, marking a significant milestone in Saddle River’s 20-year master plan.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A man accused of stealing cash from gym-goers’ lockers at Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah has been arrested, according to the Mahwah Police Department.
Continue reading Mahwah Gym Locker Theft Suspect Arrested: Police Recover Evidence in Cash Thefts
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Ridgewood, NJ – Despite a blistering summer heat wave, Ridgewood’s Department of Public Works and local officials have made notable progress on several infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility, safety, and public convenience across the Village.
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MONTVALE, NJ — Following a string of electric bike (e-bike) crashes this summer, Montvale Police are urging riders and families to prioritize safety and follow local laws—especially after a dramatic collision between an e-bike and a car was caught on surveillance video and shared online.
Continue reading Montvale Police Urge E-Bike Safety After Shocking Crash Caught on Video
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WYCKOFF, NJ — A 78-year-old Wyckoff man was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool on Monday evening, July 28, prompting an emergency response from local police and first responders.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Respond to Near-Drowning Incident Involving 78-Year-Old Man
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PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Police Department is urgently asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman, Velvet Poveromo, 64, who has been missing for approximately three weeks.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — In a bold move toward a tech-driven future, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is officially stepping into the Smart City arena.
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed between the borough and LG CNS America Inc. at a press conference hosted at LG CNS Headquarters, 111 Sylvan Avenue. This landmark event kicks off a transformative public-private partnership focused on building a Technology and Innovation District right in the heart of Bergen County.
Continue reading Englewood Cliffs Partners with LG CNS to Launch Smart City and Innovation District
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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
Continue reading Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges
