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Paterson NJ, on Saturday, May 3, the Diocese of Paterson held its 25th and final Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, concluding a cherished tradition that began in 2000 to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
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Ridgewood NJ, a dryer fire at a Warren Place home in Ridgewood filled the basement with thick smoke and caused visible damage to the property early Saturday evening, May 3rd.
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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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Paramus NJ, quick action by the Paramus Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) helped restore traffic flow after a serious rollover crash closed all southbound lanes of Route 17 near Route 4 on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17.
Continue reading Emergency Services Unit Reopens Route 17 in Paramus After Rollover Crash
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Montvale NJ, in a night filled with gratitude and admiration, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali proudly honored Matt Goldman, EMT with the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as the 2025 Hometown Hero—an honor only awarded three times in the town’s history. Goldman was also presented with the prestigious Key to the City for his selfless and heroic actions.
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Ridgewood NJ, on the evening of March 11, 2025, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 swiftly responded to a fire alarm activation at a large mixed-occupancy building located at Maple and East Ridgewood Avenue.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Smoke Emergency in Downtown Mixed-Use Building
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Prospect Park NJ, a large house fire broke out in Prospect Park on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:33 PM to a possible house fire near North 11th Street and Fairview Avenue. Upon arrival, the Chief of Department confirmed a working fire at 265 North 11th Street, with flames rapidly spreading to neighboring homes at 263 and 267 North 11th Street.
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Glen Rock NJ, A 24-year-old Glen Rock volunteer firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening head injury on Saturday night, December 21, during a festive “Santa Detail” event. The incident occurred near Doremus Avenue, close to the Glen Rock Municipal Pool, when the firefighter’s head was struck by a low-hanging tree branch while riding on top of a fire truck.