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The Remains of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez Escorted Down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday Afternoon

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Ridgefield Park NJ, the remains of Steven Fernandez, a Ridgefield Park police officer, are escorted down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 02/04, en route to a funeral home in Ridgefield Park.  Officer Fernandez died on Saturday, 02/01, as a result of injuries he sustained in a tragic snowmobile accident that took place near Saranac Lake, New York. Firefighters and police officers from Ridgewood, along with paramedics and EMTs from The Valley Hospital, stood at attention on the shoulder of Route 17 as the three (3) minute long funeral procession passed.

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The Valley Hospital Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2025

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by HealthgradesOpen in new window. This achievement reflects The Valley Hospital’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts Valley in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.

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Major Crash in Paramus Shuts Down Intersection; Multiple Victims Hospitalized

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Paramus NJ, a major multi-vehicle collision late Monday morning at the intersection of Paramus Road and Red Mill Road in Paramus required four ambulances to transport injured victims to local hospitals. The crash, which occurred around 11 a.m., also temporarily shut down Paramus Road in both directions as authorities worked to clear the scene.

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Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Victim from Glen Rock House Fire

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Glen Rock NJ, late Sunday evening, January 5, firefighters in Glen Rock demonstrated heroic efforts, rescuing an unconscious individual from a burning single-family home on Birchwood Road. The victim, unresponsive upon being carried out of the smoke-filled residence, was given CPR at the scene before being rushed to The Valley Hospital by ambulance.

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Downed Tree Temporarily Shuts Down Route 17 Southbound in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a fallen tree caused significant disruption on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood, forcing the temporary closure of all lanes shortly after noon on Saturday. The incident occurred between the Franklin Turnpike and Paramus Road southbound exits, prompting a swift response from the Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) and Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS teams.

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Subaru Driver Injured in Ridgewood Collision Involving Village Parking Enforcement Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, a Subaru Forester driver sustained a non-life-threatening neck injury following a collision with a Ford Escape owned by the Village of Ridgewood (VOR) on Wednesday afternoon, December 18. The crash occurred near the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood.

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Tree Removal at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood Campus

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Ridgewood NJ, one of our staff members just checked this out. The trees that have been removed are along the sidewalk on the North Van Dien Avenue side of the hospital, from Kurth Cottage north to the driveway entrance of Ben Franklin Middle School. It looks like there could have been 35 to 40 trees; they were relatively small, ornamental trees based on size of the stumps left behind.

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The Valley Hospital Receives Award of Merit in Healthcare on Engineering and Construction Best Project List

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital has received an award of merit in healthcare from Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York as part of the organization’s 2024 New York Best Projects list.

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Employee Injured in Attempt to Stop Shoplifter at Glen Rock Bottle King

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Glen Rock NJ, on Halloween evening, a male employee at Bottle King, located at 909 Prospect Street in Glen Rock, sustained a non-life-threatening leg injury while attempting to stop a shoplifter in the store’s parking lot. The incident occurred as the employee chased after the suspect, who had fled the store, and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

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Tractor Trailer Mishap on Route 17 in Ridgewood Could Have Been Fatal, Driver Escapes with Minor Injuries

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Ridgewood NJ, a tractor trailer driver narrowly avoided a life-threatening accident on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood on Tuesday, October 22. The 40-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries after a malfunction occurred while he was troubleshooting his disabled vehicle on the roadside.

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Two-Vehicle Collision Sends Cars Onto Lawn in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, an early Saturday afternoon crash on September 28 at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood left two vehicles on the lawn of a nearby home. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to The Valley Hospital by Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS.

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Medical Episode Leads to String of Crashes on Maple Avenue in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock Nj, a series of crashes involving the same vehicle shook Maple Avenue in Glen Rock on Saturday afternoon, September 14th, in what authorities believe may have been triggered by a medical episode. The incident unfolded when an older model Ford Expedition, traveling southbound on Maple Avenue, reportedly collided with several objects, creating chaos along the roadway.

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Tesla Crashes into Building Sign on Route 4 in Paramus, Damaging Front End

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Ridgewood NJ, a Tuesday morning crash on Route 4 eastbound in Paramus resulted in a large, illuminated building sign being demolished. The accident involved a white Tesla and a dark grey Toyota RAV4 owned by The Valley Hospital. While the Tesla suffered significant front-end damage, the Toyota escaped with only a minor dent on its rear bumper.

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Minor Kitchen Fire in Glen Rock Leads to Smoke Inhalation Injury

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Glen Rock NJ, a homeowner in Glen Rock was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a minor kitchen fire late Tuesday afternoon, September 3rd. The incident occurred at a home near the intersection of Boulevard and Cornelia Place. Glen Rock Fire Department responded after an off-duty Hawthorne firefighter reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the single-family residence.

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Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Collision at Paramus Intersection

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A serious accident occurred on Wednesday morning, August 28th, at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, when a bicyclist was struck by a passenger vehicle. The incident left the cyclist with significant injuries and prompted a swift response from local authorities.

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