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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.
Continue reading Racist Graffiti Spray Painted on Doors and Windows of Wyckoff Eatery
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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 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.
Advisory: Criminal Activity Alert. Auto Burglaries
The Waldwick Police Department is currently investigating several reported burglaries to unlocked motor vehicles in the Evergreen and Salrit neighborhoods that occurred early Sunday morning. Once again, we would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicle doors and remove your key fobs from your vehicles. Locking doors and removing the fobs deters criminals from coming to our town to commit these crimes.
Waldwick Police Department
201-652-5700
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has launched a law suit against a private company they accuse of trespassing and dumping toxic soil at a Ridgewood Water well site ,polluting the water and forcing the shut down of the well, known as the “Ames Well”. This action left the well offline for months. Ridgewood Water immediately reported the incident to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Sues over illegal Toxic Soil Dumping at Wyckoff well site
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Wyckoff NJ,according to the Wyckoff Police not writing out the full year ‘2020’ on checks could put your money in danger
It’s probably second nature abbreviating the year and in the past it might not have mattered, but in the year 2020 it could put your money in danger.
Continue reading Not Writing out the Full Year ‘2020’ on Checks could put your Money in Danger
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Wyckoff NJ, according to Wyckoff Police, early this morning (12/18/19), Officers from the Wyckoff Police Department responded to an active smoke condition in one of the lodges at the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat. P.O. Oldewurtel immediately arrived on scene, and confirmed an active smoke condition in the Oak Lodge. He reported that the residents of the building had been evacuated by the staff and he entered the building, despite a heavy smoke condition, to confirm that all the residents and staff had been evacuated. Shortly thereafter, Sgt Pinches, P.O. Plisich, P.O. Bakelaar and P.O. Christopher arrived on scene and immediately began to search for any parties in need of medical assistance. They located three staff members complaining of difficulty breathing and chest pain. They were able to safely escort the patients through a chaotic scene and render first aid in the back of their patrol vehicles, which were parked a safe distance from the Oak Lodge. All of the officers involved also worked together to help coordinate the arrival and departure of numerous BLS and ALS units, which were having difficulty navigating through the scene.
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Wyckoff NJ, form the Wyckoff police department ; With the increase in holiday related package shipments, USPS employees, vehicles and packages left at residences can become a tempting target for criminal activities. Below are security tips provided by USPS for mail and package theft prevention.
1) Don’t leave delivered mail and packages unattended.
Continue reading Keep Those Holiday packages Safe
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Wyckoff NJ, The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance on Thursday endorsed Kevin Rooney for Assembly in New Jersey’s 40th Legislative District.
“Kevin Rooney is an easy choice for NJOA members and sportsmen in New Jersey’s 40th District.” said NJOA spokesman Cody McLaughlin, “Not only is he an experienced and faithful public servant, but he is also a fellow sportsman and believer in the cause of preserving our outdoor traditions for generations to come – and New Jersey’s outdoorsmen are grateful to him for his unwavering support.”
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Ridgewood NJ, From April 2016 to March 2019, Ridgewood Water complied with health-based drinking water standards. Ridgewood Water services over 61,000 users in Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock.
However, a new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.EWG’s drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 – March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Continue reading Study Detects 12 Contaminants in Ridgewood Water
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Wyckoff NJ, RIDGEWOOD WATER has advised that they will continue making water main improvements at the intersection of Wyckoff & Cedar Hill Avenues on Tuesday. Work is planned to begin at 7:00 am and continue until 9:00 pm.
Traffic heading west on Wyckoff Avenue will not be impacted, but traffic traveling east (towards Midland Park) will be detoured around the work area.
Please allow extra travel time, reduce your speed and follow the posted detour.
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Wyckoff NJ, After a federal ruling yesterday dismissed cases to rescind the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips said that if Governor Murphy and Democrats were sincere about eliminating the cap on state and local taxes, then they should do it in New Jersey.
“Republicans tried to eliminate New Jersey’s cap on property tax deduction multiple times, and the Democrat majority voted to maintain higher taxes in each instance for no other reason than it was proposed by Republicans and it would keep up the fight against Trump,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “They obviously must not disagree on the substance of the policy if they are criticizing the federal law, which was based on New Jersey’s cap. It is completely hypocritical. If they don’t want a cap, then eliminate the one at home.”
