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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department, in collaboration with Access Ridgewood and Spec Wired, held a successful “Pull Over Properly” event at the Graydon Pool parking lot yesterday. The event aimed to help neurodiverse drivers understand how to safely respond when pulled over by law enforcement, offering practical simulations to enhance confidence and communication during such encounters.
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Ridgewood NJ, at the Village Council meeting on September 30, the Ridgewood Police Department presented the results of a comprehensive traffic study, conducted in partnership with Bergen County, to address increasing traffic and accidents at key intersections. The study focused on finding low-cost solutions to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Oak St. and East Glen Ave., while also maximizing control at North Maple Ave. and East Glen Ave.
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Ridgewood NJ, what an amazing day we had this past Saturday at the Graydon Pool parking lot! Officer Perez and the Parks & Rec team enjoyed every moment watching our young riders build confidence, learn bike safety tips, and most importantly, have fun! It was heartwarming to see the community come together to support our kids, making safety a priority while having a great time. A huge thank you to EZ Ride for helping us bring this program to life.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department’s Bike Safety Day a Huge Success!
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Ridgewood NJ, in a significant step towards strengthening the security of our schools, Mayor Vagianos proudly swore in Ridgewood’s first Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO IIIs). These newly appointed officers bring with them years of experience in law enforcement and will be dedicated to ensuring that our public schools remain safe and secure learning environments.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday morning, September 20th, Ridgewood firefighters were called to the scene of a significant cooking grease and oil spill behind 51 North Broad Street, an area associated with at least two popular local restaurants.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday evening, September 13th, a black Toyota Prius crashed through a chain-link fence, over a retaining wall, and came to rest against the rear of a Ridgewood restaurant. Miraculously, no one was injured in the incident, including the vehicle’s driver and the restaurant’s occupants.
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Ridgewood NJ, a mechanical malfunction may have caused a vehicle to slide partially off a flatbed tow truck on Thursday evening, September 12, as it was being towed through Ridgewood. The incident occurred when the tow truck made a turn from northbound Paramus Road to eastbound East Glen Avenue.
Continue reading Tow Truck Mishap in Ridgewood: Vehicle Slips Off Flatbed, No Injuries Reported
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Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Has a New Lieutenant
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Ridgewood NJ, a large shade tree on West End Avenue in Ridgewood was knocked down early Thursday afternoon, September 5, after a box truck crashed into it. While no injuries were reported, the incident caused a disruption to electric service in the area due to the fallen tree.
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Dear Ridgewood Community,
As the new school year begins, we want to provide you with important traffic and road information to help ensure a smooth start for your children.
Continue reading Road Updates for Back to School Drop-offs and Pick-ups in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, in a dramatic turn of events on Saturday afternoon, August 24, a three-vehicle chain reaction collision in Ridgewood saw four adults and a several-months-old infant narrowly avoid serious injury. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue, near Orchard Place, and was triggered when the lead vehicle slowed down for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Continue reading Miracle Escape: Four Adults and Infant Unscathed in Ridgewood Chain Reaction Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, at last weeks Village Council meeting, three new police officers were officially sworn in, marking the beginning of their service to our community. Each of these officers brings a unique background and a shared commitment to public safety, further strengthening our police department.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Welcomes Three New Officers to the Police Department
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark stated and an email, “Three to five inches of rain are possible this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with much of the rain falling in a three-to-six-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. ”
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood and Neighboring Towns on Flood Watch
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay heads out of Police Headquarters wrapping up 25 years of service to the Village of Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay Retires After 25 Years
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Ridgewood NJ, a young child sustained a serious head injury in a two-vehicle collision late Monday afternoon on July 29. The accident occurred on North Maple Avenue near First Street, involving a van and a BMW coupe.
Continue reading Child Injured in Serious Two-Vehicle Collision in Ridgewood
