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Ramsey NJ, a frightening incident unfolded in Ramsey, New Jersey, early Thursday morning, October 3rd, when an NJ Transit train collided with a car at a grade crossing near the town’s station. One person, the driver of the car, was hospitalized following the crash.
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OAKLAND, NJ — A North Jersey karate studio employee has been arrested after authorities say he secretly recorded children in a bathroom and produced child sexual abuse material.
Ryan J. Curtin, 25, of Oakland, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with multiple crimes, including production of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material, and invasion of privacy, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Ramsey NJ — With heavy hearts, the family and friends of Youssef Nissan, affectionately known as Joseph, announce his sudden and untimely passing on June 21, 2025, at the age of 25. Born in Ridgewood and raised in Ramsey, Youssef was a shining light in the lives of all who knew him — remembered for his boundless compassion, vibrant spirit, and the joy he brought to others.
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