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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department officers issued a summons to the driver of a black Ford F-150 after the truck became stuck in a municipally owned wooded area at the end of Hawthorne Place on Sunday evening, May 11th.
Continue reading Pickup Truck Gets Stuck on Ridgewood’s Dunham Trail, Driver Issued Summons
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Midland Park NJ, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Franklin Avenue on Friday around noon resulted in significant damage to both vehicles but no injuries were reported.
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Closter NJ, a tragic incident unfolded in the Closter Plaza parking lot near HomeGoods on the evening of Friday, May 3, when a 73-year-old Englewood woman was struck by a car and later died from her injuries, police confirmed.
Continue reading Tragic Accident at Closter Plaza: Englewood Woman, 73, Fatally Struck by Vehicle
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Ridgewood NJ, a BMW X5 SUV veered off Route 17 southbound late Sunday afternoon, May 4, crashing directly into a gas pump at the Exxon On The Run station, located between Race Track Road and Franklin Turnpike.
Continue reading BMW Crashes Into Gas Pump at Exxon Station in Ridgewood — No Injuries Reported
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Borough of Franklin Lakes has introduced its 2025 municipal budget, totaling $23.38 million, with a 4.9% increase in the tax levy.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Unveils $23.38M Budget for 2025 — What Homeowners Need to Know
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Palisades Park NJ, a tragic incident occurred Thursday evening when a Bergen County man was found dead on the notorious Devil’s Path trail in the Catskill Mountains, often described as the most dangerous and challenging hiking trail on the East Coast.
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Saddle Brook NJ, in a dramatic act of bravery, two Saddle Brook police officers rescued multiple dogs from a house fire on John Ochs Drive Monday afternoon after a patio blaze quickly spread to the home.
Continue reading Heroic Saddle Brook Police Officers Rescue Dogs from Burning Home
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday afternoon, April 27, Glen Rock Police Patrol Officer Adam Pyatak was on the scene of a downed tree incident on Glen Avenue, where he stood by awaiting the arrival of a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter.
Continue reading Downed Tree on Glen Avenue in Glen Rock Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported
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Glen Rock NJ, four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday evening, April 26, at the busy intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road, authorities reported.
Continue reading Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road in Glen Rock
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Ridgewood NJ, as self-driving technology advances, many people wonder: Can you get a DUI in a self-driving car? The answer is yes—at least for now, depending on the technology level and the laws in your state.
Continue reading Can You Get a DUI in a Self-Driving Car? What the Law Says as of 2024
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Palisades Park NJ, the Borough Council has approved settlements for two more police officer lawsuits, pushing the 2025 total to four and increasing the town’s growing legal bill from internal police disputes. The two most recent cases, filed by Sgts. Marc Messing and Dennis Pavlik, centered around claims of political interference and retaliation that allegedly blocked their promotions.
A Betrayal Hidden Beneath Our Feet
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Ridgewood NJ, Yesterday marked Earth Day, a time to celebrate and protect the environment. But what if, right here in Ridgewood, our own community is facing an environmental crisis—one not caused by nature, but by decisions made by public officials entrusted to safeguard us?
Continue reading On Earth Day, Ridgewood Residents Face Toxic Betrayal and Rising Water Costs
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Glen Rock NJ, two-vehicle collision early Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of South Highwood Avenue and South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock left one person injured and caused significant property damage, including a snapped utility pole.
Continue reading Glen Rock Two-Vehicle Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Sends One to Hospital
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Ridgewood NJ, a recent email from Village Manager Keith Kazmark to Ridgewood Village Council members reveals that the true municipal tax levy increase for 2025 is 6.6%, despite public messaging indicating a lower figure. The discrepancy has sparked criticism among some residents who argue that the real tax burden is being underreported.
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Ridgewood NJ, a new legal battle is brewing in Ridgewood as Valley Hospital has filed a major tax appeal against the Village of Ridgewood, targeting the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for its property at 223 N. Van Dien Avenue. The appeal challenges the 2025 tax year assessment, potentially impacting the village’s proposed $64.8 million municipal budget.
