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Ridgewood Officials and Residents Unite to Tackle Car Thefts and Public Safety Concerns

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Community Engagement Highlights the Growing Auto Theft Crisis in New Jersey

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Ridgewood, NJ — Last week, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the 40th District Legislative Team—Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas—at a neighborhood meeting to address rising concerns about car thefts, bail reform, and overall public safety in the community. Organized by local residents, the forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue, community feedback, and transparency from law enforcement and elected officials.

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Village of Ridgewood Safe Routes to School Project

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood invites community members to attend a public review session for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. This federally funded initiative—administered through the NJDOT Local Aid Safe Routes to School Program—aims to improve walking and biking conditions for students across Ridgewood.

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Power Outage in Glen Rock Affects 46 Homes After Tree Falls on Thurston Terrace

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Glen Rock NJ, a fallen tree on Thurston Terrace caused a power outage affecting 46 PSE&G customers in Glen Rock on the morning of Saturday, May 31.

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Carbon Monoxide Scare in Upper Saddle River: Fire Department Responds Swiftly to Midnight Alarm

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Upper Saddle River NJ, in the early hours of Thursday, May 30, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm on Chestnut Drive, ensuring the safety of residents and reminding the community about the silent dangers of carbon monoxide.

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Man With Knife Leads Fair Lawn Police to Massive Drug Bust on Ward Street

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Fair Lawn NJ, what started as a suspicious man wandering through driveways quickly turned into a major drug and cash bust for Fair Lawn police last week.

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Bergen County Regional SWAT Assists Glen Rock Police in Arrest Tied to Road Rage Gun Threat

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Glen Rock NJ,  heavy law enforcement presence descended on a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood on Thursday, May 29, as Bergen County’s Regional SWAT team and Glen Rock Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Cornwall Road.

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7 Killed in Memorial Day Weekend Crashes Across NJ as State Police Ramp Up Safety Patrols

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West Trenton NJ, a tragic Memorial Day weekend turned deadly on New Jersey roadways, with seven people losing their lives in separate crashes between May 23 and May 27, according to the New Jersey State Police.

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Bergen County Approves New Budget Post-American Rescue Plan: Tax Increase and Budget Cuts Explained

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has officially approved its first budget since the end of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funds, and despite some last-minute budget cuts, the overall budget reflects an increase over the previous year.

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Four Arrested, One at Large After Paramus Police Chase in Stolen BMW Ends in Clifton

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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.

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Chaos in Seaside Heights: 40+ Arrested During Violent Start to Summer Season

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Seaside Heights NJ, file this under , aren’t you glad you joined Graydon Pool. The unofficial start to summer in Seaside Heights, took a turn for the worse this weekend, as a wave of fights, disturbances, and emergency incidents overwhelmed local law enforcement. According to Police Chief Thomas Boyd, a series of violent events stretching from late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in over 40 arrests and required the deployment of multiple prisoner transport teams.

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Moving Van Crash in Ridgewood: Two Summonses Issued After Late-Night Incident on Crest Road

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Ridgewood NJ, a routine move turned into a dramatic scene late Saturday night (May 24) in the Village, when a 30-foot moving van became stuck while attempting to back out of a steep driveway on the 100 block of Crest Road.

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Glen Rock Police Sgt. Mike Trover Graduates from Prestigious NJSACOP Leadership Academy

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Glen Rock NJ , The Glen Rock Police Department proudly announces that Sergeant Mike Trover has successfully graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command & Leadership Academy, one of the most respected law enforcement leadership programs in the state.

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Fairview Firefighter Accused of Stealing Over $6,700 in Department Funds

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Fairview NJ, a firefighter and account treasurer for the Fairview Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over $6,700 in department funds for personal use, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Incident in Mixed-Use Building

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 A Platoon responded to a potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) alarm at a mixed-use commercial and residential building, highlighting the ongoing risks of gas-powered equipment use indoors.

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NJ Transit Train Fatally Strikes Man in Hackensack Near Clinton Place Crossing

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Hackensack NJ,  New Jersey Transit train on the Pascack Valley Line struck and killed a man near the Clinton Place crossing in Hackensack on the morning of May 22, according to NJ Transit officials.

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