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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.
Route 208 Chaos: Rollover Crash Hospitalizes TEN Firefighters and Multiple Victims After Exposure to Unknown Fumes!
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FAIR LAWN, NJ | October 17, 2025 – A devastating two-vehicle rollover crash on Route 208 northbound in Fair Lawn late Thursday night, October 16th, resulted in a chaotic scene that sent multiple civilians and an astonishing ten firefighters to area hospitals. The emergency responders were overcome by fumes emanating from an unknown chemical substance that was being transported in one of the overturned vehicles.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A frightening incident unfolded in front of Ridgewood High School (RHS) on Friday morning, October 10, 2025, when a 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street shortly after 8:00 AM.
The incident highlights crucial safety concerns surrounding pedestrian activity in school zones, especially during peak commuter and school-drop-off times.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a quiet Thursday morning in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, was shattered by a serious accident after a pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle. The incident occurred at the busy intersection of North Franklin Turnpike and Sheridan Avenue.
Continue reading BREAKING: Tragedy Narrowly Averted: Pedestrian Struck in Serious Ho-Ho-Kus Accident
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Hackensack NJ, this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a New York Giants legend is using his powerful platform to save lives. Pro Football Hall of Famer Harry Carson is sharing his own recent cancer diagnosis to inspire men, especially those at higher risk, to prioritize their health and get screened.
Continue reading More Than a Game: Hall of Famer Harry Carson Tackles His Toughest Opponent Yet
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced criminal charges against 33-year-old YUSEF E. MUHAMMAD of Jersey City, NJ. These charges are related to a stabbing that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Monday, August 18, 2025, and were filed after an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.
Continue reading Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces updated information regarding the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Garibaldi Avenue in Lodi, NJ. This joint investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Fatal Landlord Tent Shooting in Lodi
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, against 46-year-old CLARENCE STOKES of Paterson, NJ in connection with the 2021 murder of 44-year-old Latrice Avery and 67-year-old Stanley Gunter, both of whom resided in Hackensack, NJ when the defendant murdered them.
Continue reading Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack
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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a landmark recognition, Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health has been named the #1 hospital in the New York/New Jersey Metro area and one of the Top 20 hospitals nationwide in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is the first hospital in New Jersey ever to receive a Top 20 national ranking.
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Secaucus NJ, on June 30, 2025, at 3:47 P.M., the Secaucus Police Department responded to Harmon Cove Towers, on a report of an unresponsive 42-year-old male. Upon arrival, Police Officer William Kosky found the victim was not breathing and was cold to the touch. Police Officer William Kosky immediately began Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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PARAMUS, NJ — Emergency responders rushed to the scene on the morning of Friday, June 13, 2025, after a white Mercedes SUV jumped a curb and crashed into the 24 Hour Fitness building located at 260 East Route 4 in Paramus.
Continue reading Mercedes SUV Crashes Into 24 Hour Fitness Building in Paramus: One Injured
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Hackensack NJ, imagine the scene: a serious car accident on Route 80. First responders arrive to find a critically injured driver trapped in the wreckage, losing blood rapidly. Every second counts.
In the past, paramedics could only stabilize trauma patients and rush them to the hospital, hoping they’d survive the journey. But now, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) have a new lifeline on wheels.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a 16-year-old from Hasbrouck Heights has been arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that left an 18-year-old critically injured at a park in Lodi, police confirmed.
