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Tenafly NJ, the armed wing of Hamas announced Saturday that the fate of Edan Alexander , a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, remains unknown following an Israeli airstrike that killed one of his captors. Alexander is believed to be the last known U.S. citizen held alive in Gaza.
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Hackensack NJ, former Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli is speaking out after being publicly criticized by the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) for his support of restoring Daniel’s Law to its original form.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is mourning the loss of retired Captain Stanley Riker, who passed away on his 93rd birthday. Captain Riker was a beloved member of the Ridgewood Fire Department and a lifelong resident of the community.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mourns the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Stanley Riker at 93
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’re a resident of the Village of Ridgewood, there are now new rules for feeding wildlife—and they apply to both public and private property.
Continue reading Ridgewood Passes New Wildlife Feeding Ordinance: What Residents Need to Know
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department issued a summons late Saturday afternoon, April 19, following a single-vehicle crash on John Street involving a Ford Edge SUV that collided with a large shade tree.
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Ridgewood NJ, Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is one of the most important religious holidays in the Christian calendar and is celebrated by Christians all over the world.
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Ridgewood NJ, the tradition of the Easter bunny has its roots in pre-Christian fertility myths and festivals. In many ancient cultures, rabbits and hares were associated with spring and fertility because of their rapid reproduction cycles. As Christianity spread, the Easter bunny became intertwined with the Christian celebration of Easter.
Continue reading Whats Up Doc, Where did the Easter Bunny Come From?
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PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!
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Glen Rock NJ, the New Jersey State Police, in coordination with Glen Rock Emergency Services, conducted a helicopter landing demonstration on Thursday night at 8:00 PM. This was a scheduled training exercise for Glen Rock emergency personnel.
Continue reading Glen Rock Emergency Services Conducts Training Exercise with NJ State Police
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Prospect Park NJ, Borough Council President Anand Shah, 42, remains in custody following his arrest in connection with a sweeping illegal gambling and money laundering operation allegedly tied to the Lucchese crime family. Shah, a Democrat in his third term, continues to deny the allegations as his legal team prepares to fight the charges.
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North Arlington NJ, a major warehouse fire broke out Friday morning, April 18, at a cooking oil recycling facility on Porete Avenue, prompting a multi-alarm emergency response and widespread smoke conditions in surrounding towns.
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Paterson NJ, Authorities are actively investigating the death of a man found on the NJ Transit tracks in Paterson on the evening of Friday, April 18.
file photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.
