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Ramsey NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Ramsey Police Department investigated a fire that occurred in Ramsey, NJ, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 9:27 p.m.
photos courtesy of the Ramsey Fire Department
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Ramsey NJ, the Ramsey Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire that engulfed a classic car on the first floor of the New Jersey Transit parking garage. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Jim Dougherty confirmed a working fire and immediately took command of the scene.
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Ramsey Nj, the Ramsey School District is taking a bold step toward reducing distractions and enhancing the learning environment by introducing an innovative “Away for the Day” policy. This proposed initiative, set to be fully implemented by January 2, 2025, aims to limit student access to cellphones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices during school hours.
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Wyckoff NJ, Walgreens is finalizing a comprehensive plan to revamp its U.S. operations, which may include the closure of hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth announced to analysts on Thursday that “changes are imminent” for approximately 25% of the company’s stores, identifying them as underperforming. Currently, Walgreens operates over 8,600 stores across the United States, 254 locations in New Jersey and at least a dozen locations in Bergen County including, Wyckoff, Ramsey, Waldwick, Teaneck and Englewood .
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Paramus NJ, A doctor in Ramsey, New Jersey, has agreed to pay nearly $700,000 to resolve allegations that he and his practice violated the False Claims Act, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced .
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Ramsey NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS L. TODARO (DOB: 8/10/1987; single; unemployed) of Orangeburg, NY on arson charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Ramsey Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Lyman.
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Ramsey NJ, Ridgewood Crew rowed its way to a gold medal, a silver medal, and seven top ten finishes overall at the 2024 Ironmen Erg Classic hosted by Don Bosco Preparatory High School. Nearly 500 youth rowers from 17 different clubs in New York and New Jersey competed at the indoor rowing event, which is now in its 11th year.
photos courtesy of Ramsey Rescue, Ramsey Fire and Ramsey EMS
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Ramsey NJ, on January 15th , Ramsey Rescue, Ramsey Fire and Ramsey EMS were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Rollover with possible entrapment. A vehicle left the roadway and rolled over entrapping the driver. Rescue’s crews quickly freed the driver and transferred care to EMS personnel who transported the patient to the hospital.
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Ramsey NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LUIS A. SUAREZ (DOB: 09/16/1982; single; chef) of Montclair, NJ, on charges of murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Ramsey Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Lyman.
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Ramsey NJ, Ramsey Rescue names Ranya Makkawi 2023 Volunteer of the Year. Ranya joined Ramsey Rescue and has immediately made an immeasurable impact on the squad. Both to our operations in the field and administratively – she delivers excellence. Ranya recently completed the Firefighter One day program, at the top of her class , an extremely accelerated learning program. She even just stated Fire 2! She is the first to lend a helping hand, taking shifts and finding projects to make a difference. Ranya serves as Ramsey Rescue corporate secretary, and has stepped up to the plate to help with a number of jobs outside of her daily responsibilities .
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Ramsey NJ, Ramsey Firefighter Kerry Conklin has been chosen as the “Icon of the Year” from the Ramsey Junior Womans Club for 2023. Kerry has been a member since 2009 and now serves as one of our Lieutenants. Kerry is a life member of the New Jersey State Firefighters Association. She also received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from the Mayor and Council in 2011. Kerry also serves on the Public Education Committee working with Fire Prevention providing valuable educational material about fire safety and prevention to the schools.
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Ridgewood NJ, National Small Business Week is approaching and many employers still struggling to hire new workers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business. No surprise the Village of Ridgewood with it’s very high costs came in 7th worst in the entire country at number 1328 (out of 1334) . In overall business environment the Village placed 955 and in Business costs 1310 .
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Ramsey NJ, the Route 17 southbound ramp from Lake Street is scheduled to be closed and detoured beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, January 30 in Ramsey, Bergen County.
The closure is necessary for drainage work and is expected to be in place for approximately one month.
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Ramsey NJ, a Jeep SUV veered off the roadway on Route 17 north near Lake Street in Ramsey and struck a tree leaving two people dead. The crash snarled rush-hour traffic in the area for hours on Tuesday as investigators worked to discern what caused the fatal collision.
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Ramsey NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of STEVEN W. VANDUYSEN (DOB: 11/24/1979; single; store clerk) of Ramsey, NJ on the charge of possession of child pornography. 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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