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River Crossing Concerts’ Spring Fest Brings on a Family Day to River Edge with Live Music and Food Trucks

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Grab a blanket, bring your family & friends, and share the unbeatable experience of top-notch live music and fabulous food & drinks, games, arts & crafts 

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River Edge NJ, River Crossing Concerts presents an all-day outdoors festival on June 4 from 12-5 pm with live music ranging from American jazz and ragtime to Afro-Latin salsa, from the rhythms of Brazilian Samba and Caribbean Reggae to the sparkling sounds of Irish bagpipes. Featuring violinist Ali Bello & The Sweet Wire Band,vocalist and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis, City Winds Trio, River Edge’s own Tri-County Irish War Pipe Band, and the black-led, all-women percussion ensemble Batalá New York, the festival will offer an immersive audience experience including open microphone, community games, arts & crafts. 

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Bergen County Executive Recognizes 3 Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers who Saved a life

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers Wayne Desmet and Augustine Sanchez, as well as Security Officer Edison Duran for their actions that saved the life of a person found unconscious in Van Saun Park.

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Cyber Tip line Leads to Arrest of Warehouse Manager Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted a 16 year He Contacted on Social Media

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River Edge NJ,  County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERIC PALESE (DOB: 6/28/1995, single; warehouse manager) of Tarrytown, NY on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.

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Two Charged After They Allegedly Dumped a Body in River Edge

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of TYRONE CLOSS (DOB: 11/28/1990; single; unemployed) and ANIESA SAMAD (DOB: 7/22/1998; single; unemployed) of 2 Kinderkamack Road, Unit 602, Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated manslaughter, desecrating human remains, criminal restraint, elder abuse, and obstruction. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.

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The Bergen County Historical Society : All Hallows’ Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural

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River Edge NJ, the Bergen County Historical Society presents All Hallows’ Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural on Saturday October 29th (Rain Date Sunday, October 30th) 2 pm- 3:30 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ.

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River Edge Mom Charged With Beating Child to Death

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SUN MIN GRACE YOO CHAN (DOB: 1/10/1986; married; educational counselor) of  River Edge, NJ on charges of murder, aggravated assault, and child endangerment.  The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the River Edge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Walker.

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River Edge Investment Advisor Arrested for Stealing Millions from Clients

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River Edge NJ, A former broker and investment advisor from Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $2.86 million from five clients in order to pay for personal expenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Undetonated Pipe Bomb was found next to a Bus Stop located at the Intersection of Howland Avenue and Kinderkamack Road, River Edge

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River Edge NJ, an undetonated pipe bomb was found next to a NJ Transit bus stop located at the intersection of Howland Avenue and Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, on Thursday afternoon, 07/29. The device was successfully removed from the scene by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad. Bomb Squad technicians deployed a remote controlled robot and a trailer mounted containment chamber to safely manage the vessel. At least one (1) building in a nearby garden apartment complex was evacuated in connection with the incident. An elderly male evacuee was assessed by Emergency Medical Technicians at the scene after he complained of fatigue and exhaustion. He refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital.

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Driver Suffers Serious Injury in River Edge Crash

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River Edge NJ, A single vehicle, Wednesday afternoon, 07/29, crash at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Rutgers Place, River Edge, resulted in a serious injury to the Honda Civic’s adult female driver. The victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. River Edge Police and River Edge Fire Department responded to the incident along with hospital consortium ALS and BLS units. The wrecked Civic was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Teams Up With Hackensack Riverkeepers to Cleanup Bergen Park

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Demarest NJ,  a team of students and teachers from the Academy of the Holy Angels spent a beautiful May Saturday helping Hackensack Riverkeepers tidy Kenneth B. George Park in River Edge. 

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Remembering an important history of Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, Remembering an important history of Historic New Bridge Landing, Bergen County and New Jersey as told by historian Kevin W. Wright about the events of November 1776.
Recorded in the 1752 Steuben House, Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge, by MidBergenCommunities in May 2015.
Kevin W. Wright passed away Oct 13, 2016.

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Tropical Storm Isaias Takes its Toll on Ridgewood and the Surrounding Areas

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Ridgewood NJ,  according to Boyd Loving a family on Heights Road escaped injury when a Village owned tree fell onto their home while they were inside. One of the owners reported that the home’s roof was pierced by tree branches.
An unoccupied home on Avondale Road appeared to have sustained minor damage when a Village owned tree fell into it.Two (2) passenger vehicles parked on McKinley Place were damaged when a privately owned tree fell on top of them.

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The Nazi Spy from Glen Rock by James Calaski

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River Edge NJ, on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Steuben House, River Edge, NJ ,Bergen County Historical Society presents James Calaski who will speak about Carl Schiphorst, who was the Bergen County unit of the German American Bund. Carl was investigated by the FBI suspected of being a Nazi spy. His presentation covers the German American Bund in general and then the investigation here in Bergen County and Glen Rock specifically. He is a Detective Sergeant with the Glen Rock Police Dept so has a unique viewpoint into the criminal investigation and the Glen Rock angle.

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Bergen County Historical Society : Casey at the Bat

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River Edge NJ, All right all you cranks (19th century fans), the meadow has been mowed the base balls have been ordered, and the temperature will be lowered. Come out and experience vintage baseball in the meadow at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge. Featuring the Flemington Neshanocks versus the NY Mutuals.

Experience the crack of wood against leather, the cheers and jeers of the crowd, and baseball the way great-grandpa saw it, when these reenactor teams play with 19th century rules, equipment, and uniforms in an open field. A great way for the family to enjoy America’s game!

Watch for Casey at the Bat at this first big event in The Meadow, make sure to bring a hat, blanket or chair, and sunscreen. Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, BCHS members free. Additional food cost.

Between games, watch for Casey at the Bat or take a walk through time on a short tour of Historic New Bridge Landing’s grounds led by one of our interpreters. Be sure to bring a hat, blanket or chair, and sunscreen. Dogs on a leash are welcome outside (please be considerate of other visitors). Enjoy games, ice cream, and hot dogs.

Enter at the corner of Hackensack Avenue & Main Street. Short walking tours by BCHS interpreters available. New Bridge baseball scorecard available with each ticket, limited quantities.

Consider taking the train to HNBL. Trains traveling south & north arrive at the New Bridge Landing Station. Check NJ Transit schedule for updates on the Pascack Valley line.
Event takes place in Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661.
100% of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Saturday, July 7th 11 am to 2 PM.