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Two Car Collision on North Maple in Ho-Ho-Kus Sends One to Hospital

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, one (1) driver was seriously injured when two (2) small, 4-door sedans collided at the intersection of First Street and North Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus early Wednesday afternoon, 04/27. The injured driver, an adult male, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with a paramedic team assisting attending EMTs. The other driver, an adult female, was evaluated on the scene by Ho-Ho-Kus EMTs and refused further medical attention. Both heavily damaged vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS equipment and personnel responded to aid crash victims, along with a paramedic team from the nearby The Valley Hospital.

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UPDATE: Washington Township Police :Bear Alert

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Twp of Washington NJ, Washington Township Police :Bear Alert .A black bear  has been located in the center of town area. Please stay away and DO NOT for any reason engage it. Contact the police department if it is acting aggressive.

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6 Common Signs Your Tankless Water Heater Needs Service

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Tankless water heaters are a great system to have in many homes, regardless of location. Unlike the traditional systems found in the majority of homes across the United States, tankless systems don’t constantly run to keep water heated. The systems simply use gas or electricity to heat water as it moves through the house, keeping the energy costs low since gallons of water aren’t constantly being heated. Additionally, the smaller size of a tankless system gives the home more space that can be used for other purposes. 

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May 4th, Bag Ban : Many local grocery store have already run out of plastic and paper bags !

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Ridgewood NJ, Effective May 4, 2022, there will be a ban on plastic and paper bags at all grocery stores. Styrofoam clamshells, usually given out by restaurants and eateries, will also be banned.  This is a NJ State Law, so please remember to bring your own reusable bags to grocery stores. Many local grocery store have already run out of plastic and paper bags !

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Ridgewood School Releases the 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget

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Ridgewood NJ, while Village residents voted to no longer vote on Ridgewood ‘s massive School Budget , budget discussions with the Ridgewood Board of Education  have become merely a formality . On Monday  Dr. Gorman, Mr. Bisig, Ms. Poelstra presented the 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget supports curriculum revisions and instructional resources; professional development aligned to the strategic plan goals and innovative programming, and staff/resources to support the academic program. The budget addresses the responsible maintenance of our buildings and grounds and stays within the guidelines of the New Jersey Statutory State caps. The presentation was followed by an opportunity for comments from the public on the preliminary budget. The final budget will be presented at the May 9, 2022 Board of Education Meeting.

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CDC : Three out of Every five people in the U.S. Have Antibodies from a Previous Covid-19 Infection

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday that three out of every five people in the U.S. now have antibodies from a previous Covid-19 infection with the proportion even higher among children. The proportion of people with natural Covid antibodies increased substantially from about 34% of the population in December to about 58% in February during the unprecedented wave of infection driven by the highly contagious omicron variant. The CDC’s analysis didn’t factor in people who had antibodies from vaccination.

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Runaway Sanitation Truck in Hawthorne Injuries Three

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Hawthorne NJ, three (3) employees of a sanitation company were injured when their truck crashed through a fence and down a steep embankment into a Passaic County Park after its braking system failed on a steep hill in Hawthorne late Tuesday morning, 04/26. All three (3) were transported by ambulances to local hospitals. Their injuries appeared to have been non-life threatening in nature. The damaged truck was removed from the scene by a heavy-duty tow truck. Hawthorne Police, Hawthorne Fire Department, Hawthorne EMS, and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident. A portion of Goffle Road was closed to motor vehicle traffic while emergency responders worked at the scene.

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Applegreen Opening New Headquarters in Glen Rock ,to Invest $126 million Renovating 21 Highway Service Plazas in New Jersey

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Applegreen to start with the redevelopment of  Woodrow Wilson and Molly Pitcher Rest Stops and install EV charging infrastructure

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Glen Rock NJ,  New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Applegreen, one of the largest on-highway service plaza operators in the United States and Europe, today announced an investment worth $126 million in the state of New Jersey, delivering hundreds of skilled new jobs to the Garden State over the coming years. Applegreen, an Irish-founded company, also announced that it will relocate its Travel Plaza Headquarters to Glen Rock, New Jersey. Glen Rock comes out a winner ,  برومو كود BetWinner, with the opening of the new Applegreen Headquarters in Glen Rock – where the company already has a presence – will add at least 100 new jobs in finance, administration, development, and logistics to the region.

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Northvale Police Sergeant Charged With Stealing $75,000 in PBA Funds

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Northvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHARLES J. AMOROSSO (DOB: 9/06/1986; married; police sergeant) of Northvale, NJ on a charge of theft. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Ridgewood Police Department : 12 Motor Vehicles Stolen from our Village this Year, all with the Key Fob left in the Vehicle

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department as of Tuesday there have been a total of 12 motor vehicles stolen from our village this year. This number does not include the numerous attempts that have been thwarted by our department, citizens, or unsuccessful because the vehicle was locked. In ALL cases, the vehicles have had or are believed to have had a key fob left in the vehicle. In some cases, the vehicle was running but not occupied.

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Creepy the “Sex Ed” curriculum Coming to a Ridgewood School Near You

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Ridgewood NJ, while the Murphy Administration continues to backpedal on creepy the “Sex Ed” curriculum Dr. Gorman continued to promote for Ridgewood Schools at Monday night Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting  :

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The Ridgewood High School Stadium field Has Reopened

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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday ‘s Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Dr. Gorman thanked the maintenance and grounds crews who facilitated getting the fields back in shape. The Ridgewood High School stadium field was reopened on Sunday following the completion of the most recent cleanup, and Stevens field is expected to be operational by the end of this week.

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Mahwah Company Fined for Price Gouging KN95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah based company was fined $67,668 today and sentenced to one year of probation for its role in price gouging a chain of New Jersey grocery stores in connection with the sale of KN95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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NJ State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted for Shooting Man at American Dream

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East Rutherford NJ,  New Jersey State Police have arrested Anwar Stuart, 20, of Brooklyn, N.Y., for allegedly shooting a man during an attempted robbery at American Dream in East Rutherford, Bergen County.

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