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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A potentially tragic situation was averted thanks to the quick thinking and expert guidance of Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Jonathan Hyslop of Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch. On July 18, 2025, at 10:47 AM, Hyslop took a 9-1-1 call reporting a 2-month-old infant choking and not breathing at a local shop on Chestnut Street in the Village of Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood Nj, the Village Council unanimously adopted a $64.8 million budget at Wednesday night’s meeting. The budget brings with it a 3.14% municipal increase, which is consistent with the current rate of inflation in the northeast. For the average home in Ridgewood assessed at $712,700, this translates to a municipal tax increase of $149.63.
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Ridgewood Nj, a young girl riding in the back seat of a Jeep Cherokee sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday, March 18, at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Young Girl Injured in Three-Car Crash at Ridgewood Intersection
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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood driver walked away unscathed after his 2018 black Volkswagen Jetta rolled onto its driver’s side on Wednesday morning, February 19, after hitting an ice patch on Van Buren Street.
Continue reading Driver Unharmed After Volkswagen Jetta Rolls Over on Icy Ridgewood Street
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Ridgewood NJ, in recent years, Narcan has become a critical tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. But what exactly is Narcan, and why is it so important?
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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, a Thursday morning collision on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood left a Honda Accord driver injured and caused significant damage to the vehicle, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Ridgewood Honda Accord Crash Sends Driver to Hospital in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Maple Avenue and Dayton Street in Ridgewood on the morning of Wednesday, November 20, resulted in one individual being transported to The Valley Hospital for treatment.
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Ridgewood, NJ, A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon sent an Acura SUV skidding up onto the front lawn of a nearby home. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday afternoon, August 28th, the basement of a single-family home under construction on McKinley Place in Ridgewood filled with smoke shortly after PSE&G’s Electric Division energized the home’s electrical service.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with a two (2) vehicle, Wednesday morning, 02/14, collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Irving Street, in Ridgewood. The driver of a black colored Tesla involved in the crash was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening wrist and back injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS also responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, on January 26 some time around 8:00 am an elderly woman driver lost control of her car ,jumped a curb and hit a light pole on Chestnut Street in Ridgewood’s central business district. Ridgewood Police, Fire and Emergency Services as well as other Village employees rushed to the scene. We have no information as to the woman’s status . No pedestrians were hurt and the local cigar lounge remains fully intact .
Continue reading Car Jumps Curb in Central Business District in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police called for assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification in the investigation of a very serious Monday afternoon, 10/30, pedestrian vs. vehicle collision on North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 PM near the Ridgewood Public Library. A Ridgewood Fire Department ambulance rushed the victim to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of grave injuries. Paramedics accompanied the ambulance. North Maple Avenue in the vicinity of the crash site was closed in both directions for an extended period. The vehicle and driver involved in the collision remained on the scene.
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