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RIVER EDGE, NJ – Earlier today, the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Battalion 9, responded to a reported hazardous materials incident on the 700 block of Sixth Avenue in a residential garage.
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WESTWOOD, NJ – Mayor Ray Arroyo announced that Bergen County’s Kinderkamack Road repaving project continued on Friday, July 18, with work scheduled between Westwood Avenue and Old Hook Road.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department Hazmat Team was dispatched to Closter after reports of an unusual substance spilled across several streets.
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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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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former Fair Lawn School District employee arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a middle school building has been confirmed as a former substitute teacher in Ridgewood, authorities and school officials said.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — Tuesday, July 9, 2025 — Emergency crews rushed to a residential neighborhood in New Milford just before 7:30 a.m. after a garbage truck crashed into a home, striking two parked cars and damaging a gas meter.
Continue reading Garbage Truck Crashes into Home in New Milford — No Injuries Reported
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The River Edge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a working apartment fire early Saturday morning at 84 Rutgers Place, after receiving a report of an oven fire at approximately 6:50 AM.
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.
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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.
Community Engagement Highlights the Growing Auto Theft Crisis in New Jersey
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Ridgewood, NJ — Last week, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the 40th District Legislative Team—Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas—at a neighborhood meeting to address rising concerns about car thefts, bail reform, and overall public safety in the community. Organized by local residents, the forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue, community feedback, and transparency from law enforcement and elected officials.
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Elmwood Park NJ, a fire inspector with the Elmwood Park Fire Prevention Bureau has been arrested and charged with tampering and falsifying public records, according to a statement released by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council has officially proclaimed the week of May 18 to May 24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, during a council meeting held on May 14.
Continue reading Ridgewood Proclaims May 18–24 as EMS Week 2025, Honoring Firefighters and EMTs
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department (USRFD) responded to a significant structure fire on Lake Road, quickly escalating to a four-alarm incident due to challenging conditions and limited water access. With mutual aid from the Ramsey Fire Department (RFD) and numerous neighboring fire departments, the blaze was successfully brought under control with no injuries reported.
Continue reading Four-Alarm Fire on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River Contained with Regional Support
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River Edge NJ, authorities are actively investigating a pre-dawn break-in at a popular local steakhouse. The burglary occurred around 2 a.m. on May 14 at Prime 259, located at 259 Johnson Avenue.
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Wyckoff NJ, local authorities are investigating after antisemitic flyers containing hate-filled messages were discovered earlier this week in the Sicomac area of Wyckoff, according to officials. The disturbing materials have prompted an active investigation by the Wyckoff Police Department.
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