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Ridgewood T-Bone Collision: Family of Three Hospitalized After Early Morning Intersection Crash

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All three family members in the Infiniti were treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A serious early-morning collision at a busy Village intersection sent a family of three to the hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The “T-bone” style accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, a location frequently cited by local residents for heavy commuter traffic.

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Happy New Year from the Ridgewood blog !

Happy New Year

Wishing a happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

from PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog

the Ridgewood blog will be resting up from our New Year festivities today with intermittent posts , but we will be up and running  on Friday January 2nd 2026

thank you for all your overwhelming support !!!

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Protecting Ridgewood: Three New Officers Join the Force After Bergen County Police Academy Graduation

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Ridgewood Gets Three New Officers

photos courtesy of Ridgewood Police Department

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The thin blue line in Ridgewood just got a little stronger. On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Bergen County Police Academy held its milestone graduation ceremony for Police Class #135. Among the sea of new recruits were three familiar faces who will now call the Ridgewood Police Department home: Officers John Riker, Brian Skettini, and David DeNicola.

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Light in the Darkness: Ridgewood Honors Hanukkah Amidst Tragedy

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Village of Ridgewood found profound meaning in celebrating the first night of Hanukkah

photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood found profound meaning in celebrating the first night of Hanukkah this weekend, offering a necessary moment of light and community reflection following a “tragic 48 hours” worldwide. The annual Menorah lighting ceremony served as a powerful reminder of resilience and unity for residents.

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Busted! Florida Woman Arrested in Glen Rock After Traffic Stop Reveals STOLEN CAR 

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Alert Traffic Stop on Maple Ave Leads to Arrest of Fort Myers Resident with Stolen Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, a routine early-morning patrol in Glen Rock, New Jersey, took a sharp turn into a felony arrest this past Sunday, showcasing the diligence of local law enforcement.

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Double Disaster Strikes Ridgewood, NJ: Fire and Storm Damage Hit Local Neighborhoods

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Storm-Felled Tree CRUSHES Volvo SUV

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Ridgewood, NJ | October 14, 2025 – Tuesday, October 14th, brought a chaotic mix of emergencies to the quiet streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey, as first responders dealt with both a house fire and significant property damage following a severe multi-day storm.

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Ridgewood Welcomes Three New Police Officers to the Force

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Ridgewood Welcomes Three New Police Officers to the Force

photo courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is growing! In a special ceremony, Mayor Paul Vagianos had the pleasure of swearing in three new police officers, a key step in strengthening the department’s ability to serve and protect the community.

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Village of Ridgewood offices and departments will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Labor Day, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on Monday, September 1. There will be no garbage collection or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center also will be closed.

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Ridgewood Painter Suffers Severe Injuries After Two-Story Fall; OSHA Investigating

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A painting contractor employee was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, August 12, after falling two stories from a ladder in the 100 block of Kenilworth Road, according to Ridgewood Police.

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Traffic Alert: Temporary Closure at Linwood & North Maple in Ridgewood for Signal Upgrade

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood Signal Department has announced a temporary road closure at the busy intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Maple Avenue on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as part of a traffic signal upgrade project.

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Hero Dispatcher Helps Save Choking Infant in Ridgewood Shop

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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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Village of Ridgewood Fourth of July Schedule of Events

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Fourth of July celebration begins at 9:00 am and wraps up after 9:00 pm! Here’s a rundown of events:

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Speeders Beware in the Village of Ridgewood

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photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark the new radar sign on East Glen Avenue at the PSE&G right of way went operational Wednesday morning! Keith thanked the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) and our amazing Signal Division for their continued efforts to make our roads safe here in Ridgewood.

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Grove Street in Ridgewood will be closed Wednesday 6/18/25 from 8AM to 4PM

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department ,Grove Street will be closed Wednesday 6/18/25 from 8AM to 4PM for utility work. Traffic is detoured between Prospect Street and S.Van Dien Avenue , expect delays in the area and plan an alternate route if possible.

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The Village of Ridgewood Has a Budget

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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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