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PARK RIDGE, NJ — A major affordable housing development in Park Ridge has become the center of a high-stakes legal battle, with the developer accusing the borough and its Board of Public Works of deliberately delaying construction and causing millions in damages.
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 69-year-old BRUCE E. BEHRINGER of Park Ridge, NJ on charges of tampering with public records, false registration, and attempting to cast an illegal vote. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Park Ridge NJ, Park Ridge Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the following individual for a police investigation regarding causing false public alarm. Please call Park Ridge Police Department at 201-391-5401 if you have any information regarding the identity of this individual.
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 65-year-old MARK D. CARROLL of OAK HILL, NY on charges of assault by auto and driving while intoxicated. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.
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Park Ridge NJ, Monsignor James C. Turro, the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark, turned 102 years old on January 26.
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco,
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Park Ridge NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County is home to dozens of historical and culturally significant sites.
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Park Ridge NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a state grand jury indicted a father and son from Bergen County for allegedly defrauding investors and mortgage lenders of more than $2.5 million through an investment scam involving Jersey Shore real estate.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Ortiz, Commissioner Amoroso, Park Ridge Boro Mayor Keith Misciagna, and other Bergen County Parks officials for a ribbon cutting of the newly renovated, historically accurate roof at the Wortendyke Barn!
Continue reading Revitalizing Bergen County’s Historical Sites: the Wortendyke Barn in Park Ridge
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Park Ridge NJ, with the ink barely dry on his high school diploma, a political activist from Bergen County will serve on the board that governs the school district he just graduated from. Robert Fisher, an 18-year-old trailblazer, has gained notoriety in Bergen County as the former Field Director for Senator Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale) and the youngest member of the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO)’s policy committee. He is one of three candidates running for the three seats of the Park Ridge Board of Education this fall and will succeed retiring members Deborah Clare and Lauren Sum. He is unopposed for the office, along with incumbent Natalie Agoos and newcomer Rachelle Browne. Fisher says he is eager to serve on the board but wants to make systemic changes to a school district he believes is failing students.
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Park Ridge NJ, if you’ve ever wanted to live like a president, now is your chance! Welcome to Bears Nest at one of the most private end unit, the former home of the US 37th President, Richard M Nixon. Bright entry foyer, wood floors, elevator throughout all four level, front to back fireplace dividing the classic dining room and the 2 story family room. Second floor master suite offers an elegant sitting area with fireplace, 2 custom closet and a marble bathroom. The magnificent 3rd floor built-in library truly one of a kind equipped with wet bar, powder room. Finished lower lever has a sauna, gym and an ensuite bedroom. This unit has it all! Amazing view, spacious deck, play area, large driveway.
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Park Ridge NJ, the James in Park Ridge. Located at 87 Madison Avenue, apartments were designed to meet the Borough’s “fair share” of the growing need for affordable housing in New Jersey. This development offers 24 affordable one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments. These apartments are available to qualified applicants whose combined household income meets the criteria for affordable housing.
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Police Department need your help in identifying a suspect. This individual was spotted numerous times between Friday 02/11 11:30pm and Sat 02/12 07:00am. If you live near this area of town and have any helpful security footage, please reach out to a Montvale Police Department detective (erobalino@montvaleboro.org or afedick@montvaleboro.org .This individual was also seen in Park Ridge during that same time frame.
Seven seniors from Bergen County Academies, Haworth, Franklin Lakes Woodcliff lake, Maywood ,Park Ridge and Ridgewood
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WASHINGTON DC, Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each.
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Park Ridge NJ, a former manager for Starbucks says she was fired from her job at the store in Park Ridge after a barista she supervised was arrested for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s drink and her bosses blamed her for mishandling the incident.
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RICHARD OSINSKI (DOB: 1/03/1960; divorced; unemployed) of 100 Colony Avenue, Park Ridge, New Jersey on child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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