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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.
Continue reading New Jersey Records 24 Earthquakes in 2025 – Experts Warn More Aftershocks Likely
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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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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.
Continue reading Preparing for Storms: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Lowered Amid Flood Concerns
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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.
Continue reading Abma’s Farm Expands to Hillsdale: Fresh Produce and Family Fun Await
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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.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Busts Suspect in Multiple Car Break-ins
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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.
Continue reading Route 80 Accident in Teaneck Leaves One Dead and One Seriously Injured
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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.
Continue reading Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Kate Hurst to Swim for University of Texas
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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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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.
Continue reading PSE&G : Flood Waters Often Conceal Hazards that are Not Immediately Obvious
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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.
Continue reading SUEZ to Lower the Dam Gates at the Woodcliff lake Dam
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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.
photos courtesy of Hillsdale Fire Department
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Hillsdale NJ, This morning at 3:30am the Hillsdale Fire Department was dispatched to the Garden state parkway for a two car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. 35-1 arrived on scene and confirmed a car on its side with the driver trapped. Rescue 3 arrived on scene stabilized the vehicle and extricated one victim, who was later turned over to EMS. NJ State Troopers Assisted with traffic control.
Continue reading Hillsdale Fire Responds to 3AM Two Vehicle Parkway Crash
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Hillsdale NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that an employee of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (“PVSC” ), a state agency, has been charged with paying a $1,200 bribe to a senior official at the agency.
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Hillsdale NJ, according to the Hillsdale Police Department but this could apply to any town in Bergen County ,”Parents, we get it, it’s a beautiful day outside and you have had enough of the kids inside the house, so you agree to let them go shoot hoops for a little while at the park. Problem is, they have probably spoken to all of their friends, whose parents have joyfully agreed to let their kids air out by shooting hoops at the park as well, not knowing that a group has been formed and is meeting up.”
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