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School Bus Hits Passager Car on Route 208 in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, A late Friday morning, 09/25, school bus vs. passenger car crash on Route 208 northbound near Russell Avenue in Wyckoff forced the complete closure of Route 208 northbound while emergency crews worked to clear the highway of debris, and to remove the crushed passenger car. The school bus, which police said sustained only minor damage, reportedly had no children on board at the time of the crash. Police allowed it to leave the scene. One (1) occupant of the passenger car was injured and transported by ambulance to an area hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the highway.

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Wyckoff Middle School burning odor caused by motor on HVAC unit

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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday was dispatched to Eisenhower Middle School for a report of a burning odor and smoke condition. A mutual Aid Engine from Franklin Lakes Fire Department was assigned as per the policy. Crews were able to isolate the cause to a burned motor on an HVAC unit located on the roof. The building was vented and all staff was returned.

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All Animals Are Accounted for and a Veterinarian Performs Wellness Check at Abama’s Farm

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Wyckoff NJ,The Barnyard was closed on Monday for our veterinarian to perform a full health and wellness assessment of our animals to ensure their safety. All animals are accounted for.The Wyckoff Police Department has full control of this open investigation. Any information or questions can be sent to the Wyckoff Police Department. We do not have any further updates. We wish to move forward and get past this situation as quickly as possible.We are not accepting donations at this time.

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Wyckoff Motor Vehicle Crash Leaves Only Minor Injuries

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Wyckoff  NJ, Wyckoff Police, Wyckoff EMS, and Wyckoff Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash with rollover on Friday afternoon, 08/21, on the Russell Avenue Route 208 overpass. The occupants of the vehicle, a yellow Jeep, self extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Injuries were very minor in nature. A flatbed tow truck righted the Jeep and removed it from the scene. Hawthorne Police and the Wyckoff Fire Police assisted with traffic control.

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Bergen Assemblyman DePhillips wants state to revoke power company franchises when they can’t get the lights back on

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Wyckoff NJ, One week after Tropical Storm Isaias hit, thousands of New Jersey residents are still in the dark.  At the peak of Tuesday’s storm, over 1.4 million people were in the dark, and there were still about 5,340 Garden State residents without power Monday morning.

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Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department Quickly Quickly Knocked Down 2 Alarm Bedroom Fire

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Wyckoff NJ, While answering multiple fire calls this morning, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential home for smoke filling the home. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a working fire and requested a second alarm to be dispatched. The fire was quickly knocked down and brought under control. Thank you to all the mutual aid that responded for their assistance. Our thoughts are with the owners of the home.

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Out of Control Vehicle Hits Utility Pole and Pedestrian in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the investigation of a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2020, near the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Newtown Road in Wyckoff, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Wyckoff Police Department under the direction of Chief David Murphy.

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Vehicle Accident Puts Truck in Back Yard in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, Yesterday at 12:02 PM the Wyckoff Fire Department  was dispatched for an motor vehicle accident on William Way. The vehicle was traveling on route 208 S and left the roadway and ended up in the back yard of a house on William Way. The driver was not injured. The Wyckoff fire Department assisted removing the debris from and around the vehicle for removal.

 

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Wyckoff Police Seek the Public’s Help Identifying an Individual

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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Police Detective Bureau is endeavoring to identify this man. If you know him, please contact Det. Sgt. Mike Ragucci at 201-891-2121 or at detectives@wyckoffpolice.org. Thank you for your assistance.

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Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes playgrounds open again !

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Ridgewood NJ, This is the Franklin Lakes library playground followed by the Wyckoff library playground.  Ridgewood library playground is open too, but don’t have a pic. This is probably county wide and it must be the first day. Upper Saddle River was closed yesterday.

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Wyckoff Police Hunt for Restaurant Vandals

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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Police Department needs your help! On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 a restaurant located in the Mayflower Shopping Center at 85 Crescent Ave was vandalized.
The Wyckoff Police Department’s investigation so far has determined that this crime occurred between approximately 3:45am and 4:45am.
We are asking neighborhood residents, especially those living on or off of Crescent Ave, Hurley Ave, and Godwin Ave (south of Crescent) to review any security camera and/or video doorbell footage from that time. If any persons, or suspicious activity is seen, please contact the Wyckoff Detective Bureau at 201-891-2121 or via email at detectives@wyckoffpolice.org
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Racist Graffiti Spray Painted on Doors and Windows of Wyckoff Eatery

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Wyckoff NJ, On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at approximately 07:27 hrs., patrol units from the Wyckoff Police Department were dispatched to the Gourmet Garden Restaurant at 85 Crescent Avenue on a report of “Corona Virus” and Bias graffiti spray painted on the doors, windows and sidewalk area of the business. The Wyckoff Police Department Detective Bureau and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to process the scene. In consultation with The Bergen County Prosecutors Office, they have identified this as a Bias Crime. The investigation thus far shows no other reason for the crime other than the ethnicity of the business and its owners. At this time, if caught, the actor(s) will face charges consistent with Bias Intimidation and Criminal Mischief. If the investigation reveals additional information, other charges may be applicable.

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips , “we begin to look forward to the reopening of New Jersey”

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Wyckoff NJ,  according to Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips ,”As we begin to look forward to the reopening of New Jersey, I will be sharing daily ideas and proposals on how to restart the economy safely and responsibly. Unfortunately, Gov. Murphy has refused to lift the “stay at home” order at all.”

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Wyckoff Lowers Property Taxes

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Wyckoff NJ, the Township of Wyckoff  has approved a drop in the municipal property tax rate. The change was approved by the Township Committee at its budget hearing,  lowering property taxes on the average home valued at $793,800, by $5.56 to $2,002.76.

The 2020 municipal budget, excluding grants, is $20,087,460, up $366,749 or 1.86%.  The municipal amount to be raised by taxes, excluding the state-mandated $1.56 million for the library, is $11,940,626, up $4,123 or 0.03% . The municipal tax rate is down 0.00007 cents per $100 assessed valuation from 0.253 to 0.2523.

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Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is Restricting Visitation until Further Notice

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Wyckoff  NJ, from the Wyckoff police ,Christian Health Care Center (CHCC)’s COVID-19 preparedness plan is in full action to diligently and proactively ensure the health and safety of those entrusted to our care, our staff, and the community.
Because we care for the most vulnerable population, we are taking aggressive precautionary measures to adhere to guidelines made by the New Jersey Department of Health, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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