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Waldwick NJ, a black Volvo SUV traveling northbound on Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick experienced a dramatic crash early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on July 17, when the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment, then vaulted a low divider under Route 17 before coming to a stop.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
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Paramus NJ, a multi-vehicle, chain reaction rear-end collision occurred mid-Sunday morning, July 7th, on Route 17 northbound in Paramus near the Fashion Center.
Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Collision on Route 17 in Paramus Causes Traffic Delays
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Ridgewood NJ, for the second time in less than 24 hours, Ridgewood Police Department patrol officers arrested a driver for alleged DUI following a motor vehicle crash. The latest incident occurred early Saturday morning, June 22nd, at an Exxon station on Route 17 southbound near Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Makes Second DUI Arrest in Less Than 24 Hours
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Paramus NJ, a two (2) vehicle late Thursday afternoon, 06/13, crash on Route 17 southbound in Paramus caused an Acura TL to roll over onto its roof, and tumble in the parking lot of Shake Shack, just north of Midland Avenue. Neither driver was injured in the mishap. A flatbed tow truck righted the Acura and removed both vehicles from the scene. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, Paramus Rescue, and Paramus Fire Department responded to the incident.
Continue reading Route 17 Crash in Paramus Sends Vehicle Tumbling into Shake Shack Parking Lot
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Ridgewood NJ, Perhaps a reminder ,New Jersey is sometimes referred to as the “Soprano State” due to its association with the popular television series “The Sopranos.” The show, created by David Chase, aired on HBO from 1999 to 2007 and centered around the life of mob boss Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, and his family. Continue reading Contamination Found at Schedler Property in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, since a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock,many readers have voiced concerns over who will be using the new turf field at Schedler Park ?
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There has been much talk about “non-native” trees at Schedler, and this description is being used as justification for clear-cutting what is currently a beautiful woodsy area. These trees, many of which are very tall and well-established, are producing oxygen, absorbing pollutants from the highway, reducing the amount of standing water, providing shelter for birds and animals, decreasing noise pollution for residents in the area, and are just living their lives. The “non-native” excuse is just ridiculous – it is a sorry rationalization for a terrible plan.
Continue reading Clear-Cutting Catastrophe: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Deforestation
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Hackensack NJ, Thursday morning at approximately 5am City of Hackensack Fire Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded on reported motor vehicle accident involving a pick-up truck vs tractor trailer. Arriving units checked for injuries and provided first aid to the driver of the pick-up truck until the arrival of HUMC Ambulance.
Continue reading Crash Shuts Down Route 17 South in Hackensack
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Lodi NJ, a Jersey City man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash in Lodi.
Continue reading Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on Route 17 in Lodi
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Paramus NJ, a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically and speeding in Paramus crashed at the intersection of Route 17 northbound and Race Track Road, Ho-Ho-Kus early Monday afternoon, 04/08. The vehicle’s driver was handcuffed by Paramus Police officers and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus by a Ridgewood Fire Department ambulance. Two (2) passengers in the vehicle were initially detained by Paramus Police, but later released after being evaluated by EMTs. Police at the scene would not comment on the nature of their investigation, nor why the driver was handcuffed. Ridgewood Police and Ho-Ho-Kus Police also responded to the incident along with additional ambulances from Paramus and Ho-Ho-Kus. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked BMW SUV from the scene.
Continue reading One Arrest Following Ho-Ho-Kus Route 17 Crash
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Continue reading Electronic Billboard Goes For Final Approval in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, late Friday afternoon the Village of Ridgewood announced the Zabriski-Schedler SHPO Application.
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