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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?
Continue reading Palisades Park Spends $1M on Unused Police Trailer—Investigation Ongoing
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is responding decisively to a growing trend of unauthorized “park takeover” events promoted on social media, following two incidents at Carver Park in early June.
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Continue reading The Village of Ridgewood Adds New Thermo-plastic Stop Signs
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Hackensack NJ, 2024 saw the most pedestrian deaths since 1986. There were 227 pedestrian deaths in New Jersey. There were 22 cyclist deaths in 2024, the third-highest number in the last 25 years. A 2023 study found that New Jersey has the most dangerous roads for pedestrians in the country.
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Paramus NJ, During emergencies, every second matters. To improve safety and efficiency, the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with Community Connect, a software platform that enables residents and business owners to share critical information with first responders before an emergency strikes.
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Ridgewood NJ, Residents and officials across New Jersey are grappling with an unusual mystery: the repeated sightings of large drones in the skies over central and northern parts of the state. These unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), spotted since mid-November, have prompted a flurry of concerns, from public safety to national security.
The Village is aware that drones have been sighted over Ridgewood, and the Police Department has reported all sightings to both county and federal agencies through the proper reporting chains. As information becomes available, it will be shared with residents.
Continue reading New Jersey Drone Mystery Sparks Concern and Calls for Action
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Teaneck NJ, a proposed micro-cannabis retail and cultivation business on Alfred Avenue has sparked community interest and raised questions about traffic and local impacts. Nutra Leaf LLC, the retailer, and T-Verde LLC, the cultivator, presented their plans to the Teaneck Planning Board during a second hearing on Thursday evening.
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Ridgewood NJ, at the April 3 Village Council worksession, the subject of dining corrals was discussed. The Village Manager indicated that there is a POSSIBILITY of switching from concrete blocks to more decorative bollards as a means of protecting diners.
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Council Discuses Dining Corral Safety
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Ridgewood NJ, on February 8th, Ridgewood’s Finest learned basic forcible entry or breaching techniques from Ridgewood Bravest.
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Ridgewood NJ, Grandparents often talk about an era in which homes would be left unlocked at night, unconcerned about any threats to their security. Times have certainly changed, and for millions across America, it would be unthinkable in this day and age to leave their home unlocked at night. Yet, there are pockets of America where this trust in community safety still endures. AutomateLife.net commissioned a comprehensive study to find out where in America people are still comfortable enough to embrace the old-world charm of an unlocked front door as night falls. They surveyed 3,000 respondents and the places that made up the top 5 were as follows:
Continue reading Yes there Still Are 4 NJ Towns Where Residents Leave Doors Unlocked at Night
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Continue reading Saddle River Beefs Up Security With Two New Police Cruisers
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Ridgewood NJ, pedestrian safety activist Frank Geraghty for pointing out that on a daily basis vehicles on East Ridgewood avenue east of Maple avenue make illegal left turns over double lines to get into Jersey Mike’s restaurant parking lot on the north side of avenue. Jersey Mike’s has erected an illegal DO NOT BLOCK sign warning motorists not to block their parking lot entrance which then allows east bound cars to illegally cross double lines while blocking traffic behind them as they enter their parking lot. Saturday is the most dangerous day here.
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Ridgewood NJ, Even in our spare time, Ridgewood Emergency Services members are practicing their skills. Each shift, our crews take the time to run through at least one drill. By creating different scenarios, it helps our members prepare for a number of potential incidents that they might face on a call.
Continue reading UPDATE: Always Training with Ridgewood Emergency Services
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