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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.
Continue reading Hero Dispatcher Helps Save Choking Infant in Ridgewood Shop
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In the wake of a New York Times front-page exposé highlighting the widespread use of artificial turf across New Jersey, residents of Ridgewood may want to take a closer look at their own backyard. The Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) is currently evaluating a plan to install artificial turf fields at three local schools—without fully assessing the long-term health, environmental, and financial consequences.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Water is urging residents across its four-town service area to reduce water usage immediately, as recent spikes in early-morning lawn irrigation have nearly triggered Stage 3 drought restrictions.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A key pedestrian staircase at the Ridgewood Train Station, providing access from East Ridgewood Avenue to the tunnel beneath NJ Transit’s Bergen/Main Line tracks, has been closed since May 14, 2024, following a dramatic crash involving an Infiniti SUV.
Continue reading Ridgewood Train Station Pedestrian Staircase Repair to Move Forward
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – This Monday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Historic Sites Council will hold a critical public hearing on Ridgewood’s controversial plan to cut down over 180 mature trees to build a large artificial turf field near the Revolutionary War-era Zabriskie-Schedler property.
The proposed site sits adjacent to residential homes and directly above the environmentally sensitive Saddle River, raising serious concerns about historic preservation, environmental impact, and community health.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A notorious retaining wall in a Ridgewood parking lot has once again “trapped an unsuspecting victim,” causing yet another incident late Friday afternoon, July 18.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Police Department is actively searching for a red, 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan, involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident that injured two pedestrians Friday afternoon, July 18, on East Ridgewood Avenue near Van Neste Memorial Park.
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The much-anticipated new pavilion at Habernickel Park is entering its final stages, with Village Manager Keith Kazmark confirming that finishing touches are underway.
screen shot from Boyd Loving’s Facebook
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Ridgewood NJ, for the second day in a row, a massive shade tree in Ridgewood’s 100 block of Oak Street shed a large limb, causing significant damage and roadway closures.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public School District is urging residents to stay away from Ridge Elementary School and the Glen School this summer while important construction projects are underway.
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood, NJ – Following the severe storms and flooding earlier this week, Maple Field and several Ridgewood sports fields remain closed for safety and restoration, according to Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark.
Continue reading UPDATE: Ridgewood Summer Camp and Sports Field Closures After Severe Flooding
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Ridgewood, NJ — Quick action by Ridgewood firefighters from Engine Company #35 and Rescue Company #42 prevented a dangerous situation from escalating after a fully involved engine compartment fire broke out late Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in the 400 block of Linwood Avenue.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire on Linwood Avenue
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark has announced significant progress at the former Town Garage site, marking an important step in the property’s redevelopment and environmental cleanup.
Continue reading Ridgewood Town Garage Site Cleared for Environmental Testing and Future Planning
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood has announced that the Ridgewood Summer Camp program will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, due to excessive rains and flooding impacting camp facilities.
Continue reading Ridgewood Summer Camp Closed July 15 Due to Flooding and Safety Concerns
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TRENTON, NJ — On July 7, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General published its annual major discipline report, offering a detailed overview of disciplinary actions taken against law enforcement officers across the state in 2024. The report revealed 644 incidents involving 543 officers from 172 agencies, marking a 19.7% increase from 2023.
