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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — On Saturday morning, July 5, the Fair Lawn Fire Department responded swiftly to a working truck fire on Route 208 southbound near Virginia Drive. The vehicle, a tree service truck, caught fire just before noon, prompting an emergency response from local firefighters and police.
Continue reading Truck Fire on Route 208 in Fair Lawn Quickly Contained by Firefighters
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — July 3, 2025 — a Bergen County woman has been indicted for obstruction of justice in connection with a multi-million dollar real estate investment fraud scheme that has already triggered more than a dozen lawsuits, federal officials announced.
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MONTVALE, NJ — July 2025 — In a significant development for local planning and property development, Mayor Michael Ghassali announced that Montvale will be responsible for constructing only three affordable housing units over the next decade—down from the 348 units originally proposed by a state agency in October 2024.
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Elmwood Park, NJ – Authorities are actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Avenue in Elmwood Park.
Continue reading Armed Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo in Elmwood Park Sparks Multi-Agency Manhunt
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PARAMUS, NJ — In an unusual late-night incident, a Newark man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Shake Shack on Route 17 in Paramus, helping himself to food, and walking away with merchandise — all while dressed in a Shake Shack T-shirt and chef’s hat, authorities say.
Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing on Foot, Leaves Behind Scooter and Sandals
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as Glen Rock Police Department patrol officers, with the assistance of Hawthorne PD and the Ridgewood Police Department, apprehended a suspect following a motor vehicle and foot pursuit involving a Vespa motor scooter.
Continue reading Vespa Chase Ends in Arrest Near Glen Rock Elementary School
Bergen County Town Sees Surge in Hit-and-Run Incidents; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a troubling series of hit-and-run accidents that occurred throughout the town over the past two weeks. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the department directly as investigations continue.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help After Series of Hit-and-Run Crashes
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TEANECK, NJ — A Teaneck man previously arrested for burglarizing a local high school earlier this year is back in custody after being charged with several new burglaries, according to Chief Andrew McGurr of the Teaneck Police Department.
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FORT LEE, NJ — Authorities confirmed over the weekend that the two individuals found dead in a Fort Lee home last week were siblings, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A longtime Ho-Ho-Kus police officer has filed a lawsuit against the borough, alleging that he endured a hostile work environment and retaliation after raising concerns about legal and procedural violations within the police department.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A major new housing proposal from Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s largest home builders, could bring 60 townhomes, including 12 affordable housing units, to a residential section of Saddle River. The plans were introduced at the Saddle River Planning Board meeting on June 17 and are expected to be the focus of continued hearings on September 2 and September 9 at 6 p.m.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — A costly and controversial police trailer project continues to generate headlines, as Palisades Park hires a third attorney to investigate why a $1 million temporary police structure—leased in 2023—remains unused and unconnected more than a year later.
The trailer, intended as a temporary facility for the Police Department due to black mold in Borough Hall, has never been operational. Now parked unused on Depot Place near ShopRite, the trailer has become a flashpoint of political tension, legal battles, and taxpayer frustration.
Continue reading Palisades Park Hires Third Attorney in Ongoing $1M Police Trailer Investigation
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — a local Bergen County furniture store narrowly avoided major structural damage on June 26, when a white SUV crashed through the front of Palisade Furniture, located on the 100 block of South Dean Street.
RHS Junior Recognized for Outstanding Leadership, Academics, and Community Service
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School junior Toi Murai has been awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award by the West Point Society of New Jersey. The award was presented by Mr. Stephen Kalish, a former U.S. Army officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
