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Chemical Scare on Route 208: Rollover Crash Hospitalizes 10 Firefighters, Multiple Victims, and Triggers Major Investigation

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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 High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School

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RHS Safety Scare: Student Struck in Crosswalk – Sun Glare May Have Played a Role!

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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.

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BREAKING: Tragedy Narrowly Averted: Pedestrian Struck in Serious Ho-Ho-Kus Accident

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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.

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More Than a Game: Hall of Famer Harry Carson Tackles His Toughest Opponent Yet

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Giants Legend Harry Carson Reveals His Cancer Journey to Encourage Men’s Health Screenings

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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.

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Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing

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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.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Fatal Landlord Tent Shooting in Lodi

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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.

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Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack

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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.

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Hackensack University Medical Center Named Top Hospital in NY/NJ Metro Area and National Top 20 by U.S. News & World Report

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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 Police Revive Victim with CPR

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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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Mercedes SUV Crashes Into 24 Hour Fitness Building in Paramus: One Injured

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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.

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Hackensack University Medical Center is Proud to Announce a Significant Advancement in Emergency Care for Our Communities

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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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Teen Arrested in Bergen County Park Stabbing That Left 18-Year-Old Seriously Injured

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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.

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Dementia Patient Survives Three-Story Fall at Bergen County Care Facility in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, a 69-year-old man with dementia miraculously survived a three-story fall from a window at Care One in New Milford, authorities reported.

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Massive Fire Destroys Home in Tenafly

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Tenafly NJ, a devastating fire broke out Thursday morning on Cameron Road in Tenafly, causing significant destruction to a single-family home. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to battle the raging flames.

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Measles Cases in Bergen County Linked to Unvaccinated Patient

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Fort Lee NJ, at least two new measles cases have been reported in New Jersey, linked to an unvaccinated Bergen County patient who recently exposed hospital staff and patients at multiple healthcare facilities, according to state health officials.

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