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Two-Car Crash in Ridgewood Sends Vehicle Onto Sidewalk Near Popular Sushi Spot

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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, at the busy intersection of Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue, startled passersby as one car ended up on the sidewalk in front of a well-known local sushi restaurant. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver in Hit-and-Run SUV Crash

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Glen Rock NJ,  authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash between two SUVs that occurred on April 24, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. on Harristown Road.

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River Edge Police Investigate Early Morning Break-In at Prime 259 Steakhouse

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River Edge NJ,  authorities are actively investigating a pre-dawn break-in at a popular local steakhouse. The burglary occurred around 2 a.m. on May 14 at Prime 259, located at 259 Johnson Avenue.

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Tragic Accident at Closter Plaza: Englewood Woman, 73, Fatally Struck by Vehicle

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Closter NJ,  a tragic incident unfolded in the Closter Plaza parking lot near HomeGoods on the evening of Friday, May 3, when a 73-year-old Englewood woman was struck by a car and later died from her injuries, police confirmed.

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BMW Crashes Into Gas Pump at Exxon Station in Ridgewood — No Injuries Reported

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Ridgewood NJ,  a BMW X5 SUV veered off Route 17 southbound late Sunday afternoon, May 4, crashing directly into a gas pump at the Exxon On The Run station, located between Race Track Road and Franklin Turnpike.

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Fallen Tree Disrupts Utility Services in Ho-Ho-Kus, Damages Utility Poles

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a large shade tree came crashing down across West Saddle River Road, just north of Hollywood Avenue, on the morning of Sunday, May 4, disrupting utility services for multiple residents in the area.

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Glen Rock Residents Targeted in $49,000 Scam Attempt Over Five Days

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Glen Rock NJ,  a series of scam attempts targeting Glen Rock residents last month resulted in nearly $49,000 in potential losses, with two cases proving successful, according to local police.

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Antisemitic Flyers Found in Wyckoff, NJ: Police Launch Investigation

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Wyckoff NJ, local authorities are investigating after antisemitic flyers containing hate-filled messages were discovered earlier this week in the Sicomac area of Wyckoff, according to officials. The disturbing materials have prompted an active investigation by the Wyckoff Police Department.

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Mental Health Report Delays Progress in 2020 Dumont Stabbing Case

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Dumont NJ, the 2020 murder case involving Jeffrey Daniels, accused of fatally stabbing 36-year-old Michelle Boccellari Burns, remains on hold as the court awaits a critical report on Daniels’ mental state during his police interrogation.

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Driver Declines Medical Aid After KIA Crashes into Fence on Erie Avenue in Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ,  a driver behind the wheel of a red KIA Sportage escaped serious injury in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, April 24, on Erie Avenue in Midland Park.

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4-Vehicle Crash in Ridgewood Office Parking Lot Causes Property Damage, No Injuries Reported

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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a black Jeep Compass lost control of her vehicle while navigating the parking lot and crashed into three parked commercial vans and a stockade fence. The incident occurred around late afternoon, with emergency services responding promptly.

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Glen Rock Crash Flips SUV, Sends Driver to Hospital with Non-Life Threatening Injuries

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota SUV and a Mercedes SUV in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue sent one driver to the hospital on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16.

The crash caused the Toyota SUV to roll onto its roof, trapping the driver inside. Fortunately, the woman behind the wheel sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported by Glen Rock EMS to The Valley Hospital for treatment.

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Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith Settles Disciplinary Matter, Plans to Retire

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Hillsdale NJ, a disciplinary hearing involving Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith was canceled last week after Smith and the borough of Hillsdale reached a settlement agreement, according to a statement from Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield. The chief also plans to retire on April 1, 2025.

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Six Charged in Brutal Stabbing Near New Milford High School

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New Milford NJ, six individuals, including five teenagers and a 20-year-old man, have been charged in connection with a violent stabbing near a New Milford High School  that left the victim seriously injured, Bergen County prosecutors announced.

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Wetlands Assessment Needed for Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, as part of the town’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) application, a wetlands assessment is required for the Schedler property. While recent Village Council and Fields Committee meetings have noted on-the-record that wetlands might not exist at Schedler, the final determination lies with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

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