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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A serious single-vehicle accident disrupted the Friday afternoon commute in Ridgewood, leaving three people hospitalized after a violent collision near a local landmark.
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Bergenfield NJ, A Sunday morning shopping trip turned into a violent encounter for a River Edge resident at a local Walgreens. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 3, Bergenfield police responded to a reported carjacking at 406 South Washington Avenue, where an 80-year-old woman was targeted while sitting in her vehicle.
Continue reading Bravery and Arrest: 80-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Carjacker at Bergenfield Walgreens
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PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.
According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.
Continue reading Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A joint investigation is currently unfolding in the heart of Hackensack after a 16-year-old was stabbed during a brazen daylight attack on Tuesday afternoon. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are working to identify a group of suspects who fled the scene.
Continue reading Hackensack Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Attacked by Group Near Central Avenue
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ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — A dramatic single-vehicle rollover accident on Route 17 Southbound sent one person to the hospital and created a massive traffic nightmare for North Jersey commuters on Monday afternoon, March 23.
Continue reading Route 17 Rollover: Driver Survives Dramatic Flip in Rochelle Park
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Paramus NJ, a routine Tuesday evening commute turned into a life-saving mission for one Paramus police officer. On March 10, a dramatic rollover crash near the Bergen Town Center left a driver trapped inside a mangled SUV, sparking a rapid emergency response that likely prevented a much worse outcome.
Continue reading Paramus Officer Hugo Rodriguez Pulls Driver from Flipped SUV After Collision
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Teaneck NJ, A 53-year-old Teaneck resident remains in serious condition following a devastating Valentine’s Day accident involving an intoxicated driver. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, has led to multiple charges against a Bogota man, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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RIDGEWOOD/HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision resulting in a rollover closed a major North Jersey thoroughfare for several hours on Saturday night, February 7, 2026.
The crash, which occurred on North Maple Avenue, triggered a massive emergency response as crews worked to stabilize the scene and treat five injured individuals.
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Northvale NJ, in a heart-stopping moment at a Northvale middle school basketball game, a routine afternoon turned into a life-or-death emergency. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a 14-year-old student collapsed in cardiac arrest—but thanks to the lightning-fast reflexes of two school heroes, he is alive to tell the story.
Continue reading Miracle on the Court: How a Northvale Nurse and Coach Saved a Teen’s Life
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PARAMUS, NJ – A chaotic scene unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, as a high-impact collision at one of Paramus’s busiest intersections left one driver seriously injured and caused massive traffic delays for holiday commuters.
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PARAMUS, NJ – A routine Wednesday morning near one of the region’s busiest medical centers turned into a scene of chaos and injury. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle and carried onto its hood in a dramatic collision directly outside The Valley Hospital.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ – A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered when a hit-and-run driver struck a female pedestrian near a popular local landmark, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the busy intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Windsor Road, just steps away from the River Edge Diner. The driver involved fled the scene immediately following the collision, sparking an urgent multi-town search.
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Glen Rock NJ, Close Call at Glen Rock Main Line Station. A tense scene unfolded near the Glen Rock Main Line Station on Thursday night after a woman fell onto the NJ Transit tracks, prompting a rapid emergency response and a temporary halt to train service.
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Hackensack NJ, if you live in New Jersey, the quality of care at your local hospital matters. The latest release of quality ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides a crucial look at which NJ hospitals are leading the nation in care and which ones are struggling.
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Wallington NJ, After decades of dedicated service, the Wallington Volunteer Emergency Squad is being phased out. Mayor Melissa Dabal announced the borough is transitioning to a professional ambulance service operated by Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), effective December 1st.
This decision, announced in a Nov. 3rd letter, comes amid a widespread and critical shortage of EMS volunteers across Bergen County, a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and changing work patterns.
