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Car Crashes into Garden Apartment Basement off Route 208 , Driver Splits

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Fair Lawn NJ, a 4-door Toyota Camry driving southbound on Route 208 near Virginia Drive in Fair Lawn, careened off of the highway late Saturday night, 08/26, and crashed into the basement of a nearby garden apartment complex. The vehicle’s driver could not be located following the crash. Occupants of the struck building were asked to evacuate until the vehicle could be safely removed from the structure; structural damage was reported to have been significant. Evacuated residents standing outside reported observing water leaking in the basement. A technician from PSE&G’s Gas Division was on scene inspecting natural gas lines in the basement. No injuries to residents were reported. Paramus Police assisted Fair Lawn Police with traffic and crowd control. Fair Lawn FD Company #3 and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue also responded, along with an ambulance (for standby) from The Valley Hospital. K-9 units from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office were also dispatched to assist.

UPDATE: The vehicle’s driver was taken into custody by Fair Lawn Police at a residence in Waldwick approximately two (2) hours after the crash occurred.

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UPDATE LOCATED 8/27/23 : RIDGEWOOD MISSING PERSON ALERT

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MISSING PERSON ALERT
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood police department is currently looking to locate David Terrin, a 40 year old endangered white male who walked away from a residence on Van Buren Avenue. Last seen wearing a grey jacket, white shirt, grey pants, and black sneakers. Subject has no cash/wallet/ID/phone. Possible destinations Clifton or Morris Plains on foot.
Please contact the Ridgewood Police Department if you locate this individual (201) 652-3900 .

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Mahwah to add T-Mobile as a Third Carrier to its Fire Station Call Tower

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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Township Council approved a bid Monday for a $42,000 annual contract with T-Mobile as a third carrier on its Fire Station 3 monopole cell tower.

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Missing Stop Sign May have Contributed to Three Vehicle Collision at the Intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Irving Street, In Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a missing stop sign may have contributed to a Saturday morning, 08/26, three (3) vehicle T-Bone collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Irving Street, Ridgewood in which one (1) driver was injured. Two (2) vehicles, a Lexus SUV and a Ford work van, were heavily damaged and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS responded to the incident. The injured driver was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening head injury.

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7% Decrease in Consumer Sentiment in August 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, Consumers feel over 7% less confident about their financial outlook this month than they did one year ago, according to the latest WalletHub Economic Index,

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Franklin Lakes : “the best deal possible”

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Franklin Lakes NJ,  the Borough Council of Franklin Lakes  approved two settlement agreements for the development of the 89-acre Cigna/IBM/Express Scripts property by a 4-2 vote at a special meeting Thursday.

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Paramus Police Emergency Service Unit Receives a Major Donation for the Port Authority

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Pictured from left to right are: Michael Mcintyre – Port Authority Emergency Preparedness Analyst/Security Operations and Programs, P.O. Henry Ramm, Chief Robert M. Guidetti, Lt. Norman Gin, Sgt. Matthew Parrello and James Hineson – Port Authority Sustainability Coordinator BCFP, Central Automotive Division.

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Paramus NJ, the Port Authority of NY & NJ recently donated a 2009 International Port Authority Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) Rescue Truck to the Paramus Police Department. This vehicle is a great addition to the Paramus Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) Fleet as it provides the ability to carry specialized equipment and personnel to large scale incidents. With the assistance of the Paramus Mechanical Division and Paramus Traffic Maintenance, the truck was just placed into service. In a Facebook post the Paramus Police Department said , (they) ” greatly appreciates the partnership with the Port Authority and are extremely grateful for their generosity.”

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Ridgewood Police Look For Answers for Local Business Break-in

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Ridgewood NJ, on August 16, 2023, Ridgewood patrol officers responded to an East Ridgewood Avenue business to investigate a burglary-in-the-past.

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The Godfather. Goodfellas. Sopranos. All good, but then there’s… THE KING OF CON

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The Godfather. Goodfellas. Sopranos. All good, but then there’s…
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THE KING OF CON
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JAW DROPPING! LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY! SCARY AS SHIT! ORIGINAL! THE PEOPLE! THE MONEY! THE LIES! THE CHANCES! THE WHO’S WHO OF THE MAFIA UNDERWORLD! FUHGEDDABOUDIT! YOU.CAN.NOT.MAKE.THIS.SHIT.UP.

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Gross Incompetence or “Climate Change”: Voters Blame Climate Change for Maui Wildfire

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Ridgewood NJ, “climate change” has produced a political divide in voter reaction to the recent wildfire that devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui.

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Another Day Another Corruption Investigation for Senator Bob Menendez

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Paramus NJ, another day another corruption investigation of  Senator Bob Menendez . The Justice Department  is once again investigating Garden State Senator and some would suggest Dominican Republic Senator Bob Menendez. The investigation dates back to at least 2019.

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Ridgewood Among Hottest Zip Codes in US for Home Buyers

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Realtor.com® Hottest ZIP Codes, Ridgewood placed in the top ten of all zip codes. Realtor.com’s Hottest Zip Code rankings take into account two aspects of the housing market: 1) market demand, as measured by unique viewers per property on Realtor.com, and 2) the pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active on Realtor.com. The hottest areas are those that have high demand from buyers, in other words, lots of unique viewers per each property listed for sale, and fast-selling homes, an indicator of limited supply.

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Powell Speaks

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Jackson Hole Wy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the US central bank is prepared to raise interest rates even further if need be until inflation is back on track at 2%. “Although inflation has moved down from its peak—a welcome development—it remains too high,” Powell said Friday at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He welcomed the slower price gains the US economy has achieved under tighter monetary policy and loosening supply constraints. However, he cautioned that the process “still has a long way to go, even with the more favorable recent readings.”

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Fortifying The Most Vulnerable Aspect of Your Network

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In today’s digital era, networks are vast, intricate, and crucial to our daily operations. While advanced cybersecurity measures have been employed to protect our network infrastructure, there remains a consistently vulnerable point that often gets overlooked: the endpoint. Endpoints, which encompass desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, are considered by many experts as the “most vulnerable” part of a network. This article will delve into why that is the case and offer actionable solutions to ensure that these crucial nodes are as secure as possible.

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WalletHub Student Survey:79% of college students say their financial literacy has improved due to inflation

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Ridgewood NJ, With a new academic year about to start, WalletHub today released the results of its 2023 College Student Financial Survey, along with its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Student Checking Accounts and Best Student Credit Cards, selected from hundreds of offers. College students need to prepare for their financial future, and these types of accounts are essential building blocks.

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