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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A key pedestrian staircase at the Ridgewood Train Station, providing access from East Ridgewood Avenue to the tunnel beneath NJ Transit’s Bergen/Main Line tracks, has been closed since May 14, 2024, following a dramatic crash involving an Infiniti SUV.
Continue reading Ridgewood Train Station Pedestrian Staircase Repair to Move Forward
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A two-vehicle crash late Saturday morning, July 19, left one person with a non-life-threatening upper body injury at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Pollitt Drive.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Car Accident at Fair Lawn Avenue and Pollitt Drive Leaves One Injured
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A notorious retaining wall in a Ridgewood parking lot has once again “trapped an unsuspecting victim,” causing yet another incident late Friday afternoon, July 18.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Police Department is actively searching for a red, 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan, involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident that injured two pedestrians Friday afternoon, July 18, on East Ridgewood Avenue near Van Neste Memorial Park.
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The much-anticipated new pavilion at Habernickel Park is entering its final stages, with Village Manager Keith Kazmark confirming that finishing touches are underway.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Board of Education is investigating the use of Hackensack High School for a controversial December 18, 2024, school board meeting in which then-President Scott James-Vickery delivered a nearly hour-long farewell speech before resigning from his post.
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Edgewater NJ, A 21-year-old Maywood man, identified as Johnathan Torres, has tragically died from injuries sustained in an electric dirt bike crash in Edgewater, New Jersey.
According to Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin, the crash occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, near 725 River Road, across from the popular SoJo Spa Club.
Continue reading Maywood Man, 21, Dies After Edgewater E-Bike Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, this week’s devastating floods in New Jersey aren’t just a freak weather event—they’re Mother Nature’s warning. The Garden State’s relentless overdevelopment, fueled by Governor Phil Murphy’s affordable housing mandate, is paving the way—literally—for environmental disaster.
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Ridgewood NJ, for the second day in a row, a massive shade tree in Ridgewood’s 100 block of Oak Street shed a large limb, causing significant damage and roadway closures.
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Teaneck NJ, a Franklin Lakes man has pleaded guilty to reckless driving that killed a 92-year-old Bergenfield resident in a tragic Teaneck crash in June 2022.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Fatal Teaneck Crash
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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ORADELL, NJ — Authorities are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man discovered Wednesday at a residence on Battle Place, Oradell Police confirmed.
Continue reading Oradell Police Investigating Death of 52-Year-Old Man on Battle Place
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TRENTON, NJ — On July 7, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General published its annual major discipline report, offering a detailed overview of disciplinary actions taken against law enforcement officers across the state in 2024. The report revealed 644 incidents involving 543 officers from 172 agencies, marking a 19.7% increase from 2023.
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FAIRVIEW, NJ — anti-ICE protests in Fairview turned chaotic Saturday afternoon when a vehicle plowed into a group of protesters, injuring several participants. The Fairview Police Department has identified the driver as Linda Roglen, 62, of North Bergen. Roglen now faces multiple criminal charges and traffic violations following the disturbing incident.
Continue reading Driver Plows Into Anti-ICE Protesters in Fairview
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — At the July 10 Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood officials formally proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month and Parks and Recreation Month, recognizing the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and the vital role community recreation plays in enhancing local life.
