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Wyckoff NJ, unlike Ridgewood which voted to give up its right to vote on school budgets , parents have become increasingly angry over public education – on issues ranging from lockdowns to “woke” indoctrination and falling test scores – school board elections have become a focus of discontent and incumbents are increasingly retiring under pressure or losing re-election.
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Wyckoff NJ, according to Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney the Department of Transportation’s chosen contractor will be replacing the culvert on Route 208 North and South between Russell Avenue and Cedar Hill Avenue. There will be a shoulder closure with a construction barrier curb in both directions for work on both headwalls.
Continue reading UPCOMING ROAD WORK ALERT FOR ROUTE 208 IN WYCKOFF
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Wyckoff NJ, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Stephen J. Fichter, Ph.D., Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Wyckoff, New Jersey, as the new Episcopal Vicar of Education of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective July 1, 2022.
Continue reading Wyckoff Priest Named New Head of Education for Archdiocese of Newark
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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff State Farm Insurance Agent Tammy Felton, and Hackensack Meridian Health generously donated bicycle helmets to students at Washington School. The helmets were raffled off during the annual bicycle safety program held on May 25th. This program is a joint effort by the Washington School PTO and the Wyckoff Police Department to educate the students about safety while operating a bicycle. During the program, the students are instructed on the rules of the road and laws covering bicycle riding. Officers ensure that the student’s helmets are properly fitted and oversee a confidence course that the students navigate on their bicycles. The day was a great success, and the students learned valuable skills. Many thanks to State Farm Insurance, Tammy Felton, Hackensack Meridian Health, Washington School PTO, and the Wyckoff Board of Education for helping to keep our students safe.
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Wyckoff NJ, on Sunday Wyckoff had a visitor and it was best to avoid the intersection of Franklin and Wyckoff Avenue. Driving was so bad a small black bear climbed a utility pole at the intersection . No injuries reported .
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Continue reading James A. McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff ,the Hidden Gem of Bergen County
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Wyckoff NJ, a medical episode was the apparent reason that the 90+ year old male driver of a 4-door sedan lost control of his vehicle, veered off of the traveled roadway, and crashed through a fence on Route 208 southbound in Wyckoff early Thursday afternoon, 05/12. The vehicle came to rest in the backyard of a home in the 300 block of William Way, Wyckoff. A Wyckoff EMS ambulance transported the driver to a nearby hospital for treatment. No accident related external injuries were visible on the driver as EMTs and paramedics loaded him into a waiting ambulance. Wyckoff Police also responded to the incident. The sedan was towed from the scene. Property damage appeared to have been confined to a fence and some shrubbery. No other injuries reported .
Continue reading Driver Ends Up in a Backyard after a Medical Episode in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DOUGLAS HOEHN (DOB: 9/05/1947; single; retired) of Wyckoff, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography, endangering the welfare of a child, and impersonation. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Wyckoff Man Charged With Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
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Wyckoff NJ, an ambulance each from Midland Park and Wyckoff transported two (2) victims to local hospitals from the scene of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at the intersection of Cedar Hill Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff on Tuesday morning, 04/12. Both victims were believed to have been pedestrians who were attempting to cross Cedar Hill Avenue at the time they were struck by a passing vehicle. An individual thought to be the driver of a silver colored SUV parked at the crash site was observed being interviewed by several Wyckoff Police uniformed officers. Police at the scene did not say whether the victims were using the intersection’s crosswalks when struck, nor was there any information provided as to the likelihood of summonses being issued. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Midland Park and Wyckoff EMTs at the scene. Midland Park Police also provided assistance at the incident.
Continue reading Pedestrians Hit Crossing Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff
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Continue reading RIDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN WYCKOFF
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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff parents breath a sigh of relief .The Wyckoff school district announced the Brian Faehndrich, currently an Assistant Principal at Wayne Valley High School, will be the new principal at Eisenhower Middle School for next school year. Wyckoff suspended Eisenhower Middle School Principal Christopher Iasiello will get a holiday at taxpayers expense . The Wyckoff Board of Education gave Iasiello a year’s paid leave of absence was granted in return for his resignation.
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Wyckoff NJ, on February 25th approximately 1.35 pm Wyckoff Police received a 911 call reporting a person had fallen out of a moving vehicle on Route 208 South between Ewing and Russell Avenues. Arriving officers reported that the front seat passenger of a private ambulance had fallen out of the vehicle and was lying on the shoulder of the highway . The 21 year old male was an employee of the private ambulance service . He appeared to have suffered internal injuries and possible broken bones. The victim was transported to St Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson .
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Wyckoff NJ, A Passaic County, man was indicted today for assaulting and attempting to rob two U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers in January 2021, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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