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TEANECK, NJ — A terrifying accident unfolded on Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, when a massive tree branch snapped and fell near the intersection of Sussex Road and Churchill Road, trapping pedestrians and injuring multiple people, according to the Teaneck Police Department.
Continue reading Massive Tree Branch Falls in Teaneck, Trapping Pedestrians and Damaging Tesla
photos courtesy of Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ — On August 10th, emergency crews responded to a dramatic vehicle fire at the Shell gas station on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Chief 61, Chief 62, Engine 2, and Squad 2 quickly arrived on scene, stretching a hose line and extinguishing the flames before they could spread to the building. The Wood-Ridge Fire Department provided additional support at the scene.
photo courtesy of Community Volunteer Fire Company #1
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TOTOWA, NJ — A three-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon, August 3, at Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental facility located at 800 Riverview Drive, prompting a widespread emergency response from multiple local fire departments across Passaic County.
Stop the presses! Congress has actually eliminated government programs—yes, more than one!
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Washington DC, in a historic move, Senate Republicans pushed through the first rescission package in over 50 years, canceling previously appropriated funds for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. This rare rollback of federal spending marks a major taxpayer victory.
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Fairview NJ, police say Giancarlo Pontecorvo, 26, of Ridgefield, is now facing assault charges after allegedly spitting in a woman’s face during the protests on Fairview Avenue Saturday afternoon.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
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Teterboro NJ, a tragic early morning plane crash on May 22 claimed multiple lives and injured others on the ground when a Cessna 550 jet struck a home, several vehicles, and multiple power lines in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
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Wayne NJ, a violent incident rocked the Lakeview Learning Center in Wayne on Monday, when a student allegedly stabbed another during a lunchtime altercation. The victim, a 14-year-old student, was hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.
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Allendale NJ, former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed by the U.S. Secret Service after sharing — and later deleting — an Instagram post that sparked accusations from conservatives of inciting violence against President Donald Trump.
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Tenafly NJ, Hamas will release Edan Alexander, the last known surviving American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, according to a senior official from the militant Palestinian group who spoke to Reuters on Sunday.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, a major breakthrough has been made in a residential burglary investigation stemming from a December 6, 2024 incident on Old Stone Road, according to the Ridgewood Police Department.
Continue reading Ridgewood Home Burglary Investigation Leads to Criminal Charge Against Florida Man
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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New Milford NJ, a violent stabbing near New Milford High School on Monday afternoon left one victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading UPDATE: Person Stabbed Near New Milford High School, Suspect at Large
photos courtesy of Paramus CERT and Maywood Truck 17
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Paramus NJ, a devastating house fire broke out early Monday morning on Harrison Street in Paramus, leaving a family of five displaced and a home completely destroyed, officials confirmed.
Continue reading Paramus House Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family of Five
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Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump has suggested merging the United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement. Trump floated the idea on Truth Social, claiming it would eliminate tariffs, reduce taxes, and enhance national security.
