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MAHWAH, NJ — A man accused of stealing cash from gym-goers’ lockers at Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah has been arrested, according to the Mahwah Police Department.
Continue reading Mahwah Gym Locker Theft Suspect Arrested: Police Recover Evidence in Cash Thefts
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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
Continue reading Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges
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MAHWAH, NJ — A Bayonne man working as a delivery subcontractor was arrested after home surveillance footage caught him stealing a package he had just delivered, Mahwah police said.
Continue reading Mahwah Delivery Driver Arrested for Package Theft Caught on Home Surveillance
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MAHWAH, NJ — Quick thinking by a Mahwah police officer led to the arrest of three Bronx men and a juvenile caught with stolen tax return checks, counterfeit money, and other suspicious items, authorities said.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — While towns like Paramus, Montvale, and Mahwah have successfully pushed back against unrealistic state housing mandates, the Village of Ridgewood appears poised to comply quickly with developer-friendly proposals, raising concerns among residents about the speed and scope of development.
Township Officials Credit Accurate Land Analysis, Planning Strategy, and Smart Credit Usage
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MAHWAH, NJ — In a stunning development, the Township of Mahwah has dramatically reduced its fourth-round affordable housing requirement from 629 units to just three, following a comprehensive revision of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This shift is being hailed as one of the most significant reductions among New Jersey municipalities.
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MAHWAH, NJ — The redevelopment of the former Sheraton Crossroads Hotel site in Mahwah is entering a new chapter. Crossroads Hotel Developers LLC has officially submitted a revised plan to the borough that proposes a single, downsized warehouse development on the 142.5-acre site located at the intersection of Routes 17, 87, and 287. The plan is scheduled for review by the Mahwah Planning Board beginning July 14.
Continue reading Massive Warehouse Plan Proposed for Former Sheraton Crossroads Site in Mahwah
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Mahwah NJ, just in time for summer, Darlington County Park is set to reopen its popular swimming lakes and Wibit Splash Zone on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m., according to Bergen County officials.
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Mahwah NJ, a massive implosion is scheduled for the Sheraton Crossroads hotel on the morning of Saturday, May 10, and drivers are strongly advised to avoid the intersection of Routes 17, 287, and 202 during this major demolition event.
Continue reading Live Stream the Sheraton Crossroads Implosion in Mahwah
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Mahwah NJ, a man once known only as “John Doe” after being found unconscious on a Phoenix sidewalk in 2004 has finally been identified — and fittingly, his real name was John.
Continue reading Ramapo College Students Help Solve 20-Year-Old “John Doe” Cold Case
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Mahwah NJ, the planned implosion of the iconic Sheraton Crossroads Hotel has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 a.m., township officials confirmed Monday.
Continue reading Sheraton Crossroads Hotel Demolition in Mahwah Postponed Until May 10
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Mahwah NJ, a tragic chain-reaction crash involving a semi-truck and three other vehicles resulted in the death of one person on Thursday evening, according to officials.
Continue reading Fatal Chain-Reaction Crash on I-287 in Mahwah
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Mahwah NJ, an unoccupied coach bus caught fire Saturday morning, December 28, on Route 17 in Mahwah, prompting a swift response from local emergency teams.
Continue reading Unoccupied Coach Bus Catches Fire on Route 17 in Mahwah
