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Newark NJ, a PSE&G employee’s training proved life-saving when he used an umbrella to stop a pit bull attack on a 9-year-old girl in Newark.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents should prepare for a jump in their monthly electric bills starting in June, as the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has announced rate increases following the latest Basic Generation Service auction.
Continue reading New Jersey Homeowners Facing Drastically Higher Electric Bills This Spring
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a massive tree was brought down by high winds on Monday morning, February 17, completely blocking a portion of East Saddle River Road just north of Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, a serious crash on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood late Tuesday morning (February 11) resulted in emergency responders administering Narcan to the driver of a blue Mercedes-Benz sedan after the vehicle collided head-on with at least two utility poles. South Maple Avenue was closed near Stillwell Place due to the accident.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crash: Driver Revived with Narcan After Slamming Into Utility Poles
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , “Over the past few months the Village has been working with PSE&G to finalize their road resurfacing restoration schedule following gas main installation. Late Friday, we received their tentative schedule which should be completed by Thanksgiving. It includes 20 roadways, of which 15 will be fully paved from curb to curb. The Engineering Department and the Police Department will continue to coordinate with PSE&G to get this done.”
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Manager Releases Road Resurfacing Restoration Schedule
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Paramus NJ, a medical episode led to a serious crash on Friday afternoon, September 27, on the exit ramp from Route 17 southbound to Century Road eastbound in Paramus. A 4-door passenger vehicle collided head-on with a utility pole, completely knocking it down.
Continue reading Medical Emergency Causes Crash on Route 17 in Paramus
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New Milford NJ, A two-car collision in New Milford on Wednesday morning led to a high-pressure gas leak and the evacuation of several homes, according to police.
Continue reading Two-Car Crash in New Milford Causes Gas Leak and Evacuations
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police have reported that Grandview Avenue is closed in the area of Fox Hollow Road due to a large tree and several power lines down. Please avoid the area and follow the posted detour. PSE&G is on scene for the repair. Wyckoff Police and Fire are on the scene.
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Maywood and Rochelle Park NJ, attention drivers! Starting Monday, June 24, PSE&G will begin road work on West Passaic Street at the Rochelle Park border. The construction is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is expected to last approximately five weeks.
Continue reading Traffic Alert: Major Road Work on West Passaic Street Starting June 24
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Rutherford NJ, late Saturday afternoon, a series of smaller, local thunderstorms swept through portions of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union counties, leaving minor damage and causing significant power outages.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark there is a fallen tree on Lincoln Avenue. The roadway is CLOSED in both directions in the area of McKinley Place. Areas on the west side are without power due to down power lines. PSE&G has been notified and is responding.
Continue reading BREAKING : Tree Down on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood Avoid the Area
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Fair Lawn NJ, PSE&G’s Electric Division was summoned to the scene of a Sunday morning, 04/28, single vehicle crash on Maple Avenue in Fair Lawn involving a utility pole. The driver of a 4-door Acura Sedan was transported by a Fair Lawn EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus shortly after the collision occurred. The victim’s injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening in nature. Fair Lawn Police conducted the crash investigation. The wrecked Acura was removed from the scene by a tow truck.
Continue reading PSE&G Called in After Car Takes Our Utility Pole in Fair Lawn
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Ridgewood NJ, high winds took down several large trees and power lines in the Village of Ridgewood . A tree was downed at Belmont and Hamilton .
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Ridgewood Nj, the Village has experienced a series of infrastructure setbacks this week and for a change its was not sports field flooding.
Continue reading Water Main Break and Power Outage Rock Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, during Saturdays Nor-ester a tree and utility pole went down at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Gardner Road. Residents in the area were without power. PSE&G and the Ridgewood Police and Fire Department responded . No injuries reported.
Continue reading High Winds and Rain Take Down Tree and Utility Pole on Highland Avenue in Ridgewood