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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Walthery Avenue late Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025, resulted in one person injured, two vehicles towed, and one summons issued, according to the Ridgewood Police Department.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A notorious retaining wall in a Ridgewood parking lot has once again “trapped an unsuspecting victim,” causing yet another incident late Friday afternoon, July 18.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Police Department is actively searching for a red, 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan, involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident that injured two pedestrians Friday afternoon, July 18, on East Ridgewood Avenue near Van Neste Memorial Park.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is reminding all residents and visitors to stay clear of emergency blockades—they’re there for your safety, not your inconvenience.
Continue reading Safety First: Ridgewood Firefighters Remind Public to Respect Emergency Blockades
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s bravest were called into action Thursday night for one of the most heartwarming tasks in a firefighter’s repertoire: rescuing a stranded pet.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck on Roof in Late-Night Operation
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 A Platoon responded to a potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) alarm at a mixed-use commercial and residential building, highlighting the ongoing risks of gas-powered equipment use indoors.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision late Sunday morning at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Manor Road left two children shaken but fortunately uninjured, according to emergency responders.
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Ridgewood NJ , a late-night collision on East Ridgewood Avenue ended with no injuries but significant vehicle damage and multiple citations, Ridgewood police said. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, involved a black Honda CR-V and a dark blue BMW X3.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Issue 5 Summonses After Two-Car Crash on East Ridgewood Avenue
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Ridgewood NJ, a juvenile bicyclist declined medical treatment after a collision with a passenger vehicle late Monday afternoon at the intersection of Cottage Place and Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Juvenile Cyclist Declines Medical Attention After Ridgewood Car Accident
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is mourning the loss of retired Captain Stanley Riker, who passed away on his 93rd birthday. Captain Riker was a beloved member of the Ridgewood Fire Department and a lifelong resident of the community.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mourns the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Stanley Riker at 93
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department issued a summons late Saturday afternoon, April 19, following a single-vehicle crash on John Street involving a Ford Edge SUV that collided with a large shade tree.
