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Ridgewood NJ, a devastating house fire on Norgate Drive left one victim hospitalized after emergency crews pulled them from the burning home on Tuesday afternoon, April 1.
Continue reading Victim Rescued from House Fire on Norgate Drive in Ridgewood
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 30-year-old EDGAR HOLGUIN-REYES and 27-year-old YAKAYRA REYES, both of Reading, PA, for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl pills. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Pennsylvania Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mahwah
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Ridgewood NJ, several residents recently wrote to us expressing concern about comments from Village Council members of late hinting that the former Town Garage property may not become a pocket park (open space) as was promised. Mayor Paul Vagianos himself previously indicated he would rather the property be used for public parking.
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UPDATE: Yes, unfortunately Glen was just an April Fools joke that our social media manager didn’t expect to gain so much popularity so quickly! Wow! Now I’ve got some people to answer to! Apologies to anyone who had to field phone calls this morning about this one! We will miss you, Glen!
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Ridgewood NJ, after years of requests, the Ridgewood Fire Department is thrilled to announce the adoption of a firehouse dog! Say hello to Glen, named after the street where fire headquarters has stood for over 30 years.
Continue reading APRIL FOOLS UPDATE: Meet Glen: Ridgewood Fire Department’s New Firehouse Dog!
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Ridgewood NJ, a groundbreaking blood test has been developed to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and measure its progression with an impressive 92% accuracy. This innovation could revolutionize early detection and help tailor personalized treatments based on an individual’s disease stage.
Continue reading Breakthrough Blood Test Diagnoses and Tracks Alzheimer’s with 92% Accuracy
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Ridgewood NJ, the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy is gearing up for it’s 12th year! Registration will be through community pass starting today April 1st.
This year’s academy will run June 23-27th at BF Middle School. The academy is open to Ridgewood residents that will be going into 5th, 6th, and 7th grades next fall.
Any questions, please contact Sgt Anthony Mormino at [email protected]
Continue reading Registration Now Open for the the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water’s project to install new water mains in the area of the Eastside Reservoir and future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility will begin tomorrow, April 1st, and is expected to be completed in approximately six weeks. The work will take place from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays. Road closures,( East Saddle River, East Glen and Van Emburgh ) and detours will be in place. Please allow extra time when traveling in the area.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of a high visibility enforcement effort to reduce distracted driving. The campaign, known as “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” runs from April 1 through April 30, and provides funding for law enforcement agencies throughout the state to bolster enforcement of laws prohibiting texting and other forms of distracted driving. In addition to these enforcement efforts, HTS has launched a public awareness campaign to educate drivers about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving.
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Hackensack NJ, two of New Jersey’s largest healthcare organizations, Hackensack Meridian Health and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, have reached a multi-year contract agreement, resolving a dispute that could have disrupted healthcare access for millions of residents.
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Oakland NJ, a single-vehicle crash on Monday, March 31, at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue resulted in significant damage to a home after the driver reportedly suffered a medical episode behind the wheel.
Continue reading Driver Suffers Medical Episode, Crashes Into Oakland Home
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JOEL U. BRITO of Teaneck, NJ on charges of criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
Continue reading Teaneck Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Bergenfield Juvenile
Fort Lee, Englewood, Hackensack and Paramus!
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 25-year-old RAEKWON KING of the Bronx, NY; and 22-year-old KARNEL MILLER-WRIGHT of the Bronx, NY, on charges stemming from a pattern of multi-jurisdictional armed robberies. The arrests and indictments are the result of months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and with the coordination and assistance of several local police departments from across Bergen County.
Continue reading Pair Charged After Bergen County Armed Robbery Rampage
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Anglers eager to get their lines in the water will have an abundance of fishing opportunities this spring when trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, with more than 180,000 rainbow trout and larger broodstock available in waterways across New Jersey.
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Washington DC, Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has turned his attention to a pressing issue: how members of Congress have amassed enormous wealth despite earning base salaries of under $200,000 per year.
