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Four Men Charged including Two Poliuce Officers in Park Steakhouse Brawl in Park Ridge

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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old NICHOLAS K. DISPOTO of Hillsdale, NJ; 28-year-old JASON R. VRADENBURG of Park Ridge, NJ; 29-year-old MARTINA L. MCGEE of Hillsdale, NJ; and 59-year-old THOMAS M. SCHIAVONE of St. James City, FL, on charges stemming from an aggravated assault investigation. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Park Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rampolla.

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82 Year Old Hillsdale Man Charged with Sexual Assualt of a Minor

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Assaults happened Over a Two Year Period on Multiple Occasions

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Hillsdale Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 82-year-old DAVID M. STEWART of Hillsdale, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Hillsdale Police Department, under the direction of Chief Travis Woods.

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Controversial 150-Foot Verizon Cell Tower Approved in Hillsdale: Residents Demand Health Priority

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Hillsdale Cell Tower Battle: Council Approves 150-Foot Verizon Plan Near Elementary School, Mandates Public Town Hall

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Hillsdale NJ, In a closely watched decision, the Hillsdale Mayor and Council have unanimously moved forward with a resolution that could pave the way for a new 150-foot cell tower in the Bergen County borough. Despite strong opposition from residents citing health, safety, and property value concerns, the governing body approved the measure during its December 9th meeting.

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A 40-Year-Old Secret: Lawsuit Alleges Child Abuse at a Bergen County Elementary School

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Decades Later: A Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at a Bergen County Elementary School

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A former student has come forward with disturbing allegations of sexual abuse that he claims occurred at George G. White Elementary School in Hillsdale, New Jersey, in the early 1980s. The unnamed plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against the Hillsdale Board of Education, the school, and the district, stating they failed in their duty to protect him from a now-deceased teacher.

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New Jersey Records 24 Earthquakes in 2025 – Experts Warn More Aftershocks Likely

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey’s ground has been more restless than usual in 2025, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reporting 24 earthquakes so far this year. The latest tremor, a magnitude 2.7 quake near Hillsdale on Tuesday, is believed to be an aftershock from the magnitude 3.0 earthquake that rattled Hasbrouck Heights just days earlier.

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UPDATE : Newark Man Arrested for Dunkin’ Burglary Crime Spree Across Four NJ Counties

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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ENAJAIM E. BOWMAN of Newark, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a weeks-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; and with assistance from the Township of Union Police Department in Union County, under the direction of Police Director Chris Donnelly.

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Preparing for Storms: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Lowered Amid Flood Concerns

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Hillsdale NJ, with heavy storms expected to hit New Jersey this week, Veolia Water, the company that owns Woodcliff Lake, has decided to lower the reservoir’s water level to protect its “structural integrity,” according to Westwood’s Mayor Raymond Arroyo.

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Abma’s Farm Expands to Hillsdale: Fresh Produce and Family Fun Await

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Wyckoff NJ, for those who love buying fresh produce from Abma’s family farm in Wyckoff, there’s exciting news: a new produce market is opening at their Hillsdale location. This expansion brings the same farm-fresh goodness to more customers, providing a second spot to enjoy their offerings.

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Township of Washington Police Busts Suspect in Multiple Car Break-ins

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Twp. of Washington NJ, on February 20 2024 at approximately 4:20 AM, Township of Washington Police responded to the Northeast Side of the Township to assist Hillsdale Police Department who had multiple vehicles entered in their town, on our border.

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Route 80 Accident in Teaneck Leaves One Dead and One Seriously Injured

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Teaneck NJ, a tragic accident occurred on Route 80 in Teaneck early Saturday morning, claiming the life of a 38-year-old man from Hillsdale, according to New Jersey State Police.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Kate Hurst to Swim for University of Texas

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Hillsdale NJ,  Swimming star Kate Hurst of Hillsdale inked her letter of intent to continue her athletic career at the University of Texas at Austin. Hurst is a senior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, which hosted the National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 8.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Kate Hurst Is Junior World Swim Champ in 1500-Meter Freestyle

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Demarest NJ, when you spot Kate Hurst in the halls at the Academy of the Holy Angels, you might not guess this swimmer from Hillsdale is a junior world champion. But she is.

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PSE&G : Flood Waters Often Conceal Hazards that are Not Immediately Obvious

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Ridgewood NJ, Last week’s heavy rain caused localized flooding in the towns of  Ridgewood , Hillsdale,  New Milford, and Westwood .Remember, flood waters often conceal hazards that are not immediately obvious—and some of them can be deadly.  According to PSE&G here’s what you need to know.

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SUEZ to Lower the Dam Gates at the Woodcliff lake Dam

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Hillsdale NJ, according Hillsdale emergency management SUEZ will be lowering the dam gates at the Woodcliff lake dam starting today.  The water release will be slow and take a couple of days causing a raise in local brooks (Pascack Brook) water levels . This is being done to bring the reservoir back to its proper level.

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New York Life Insurance Broker From Hillsdale Sentenced to 27 Months for Securities Fraud

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Hillsdale NJ, A New York Life insurance broker was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently use his association with the company to solicit investor money, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Ivan Ramos, 39, of Hillside, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Court Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an information charging him with one count of securities fraud. Judge Cecchi imposed the sentence by videoconference.

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