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SUV Smashes into Ridgefield Fire House

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Ridgfield NJ, at approximately 6:10 PM on March 11th 2024, the Ridgefield Fire Department was requested at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Ray Avenue for a car into a building smoking. Units would arrive on scene to find a single car motor vehicle crash into 805 Broad Avenue (Ridgefield Fire Company 1) with significant building damage. The driver of the SUV refused medical attention and the vehicle was taken by city tow. The cause of the mva remains under investigation by the Ridgefield Police Department. With any questions or tips please contact Ridgfield Police Department.

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by a Vehicle in Dumont

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Dumont NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is currently probing a tragic hit-and-run incident that occurred in the borough of Dumont’s bustling business district on Thursday evening.

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Lock Your Car Doors: Glen Rock Police Report Uptick in Vehicle Thefts in the Bergen County

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police there has been an uptick in vehicle thefts in the Bergen County area recently. Last night into early this morning Fair Lawn had two BMWs stolen near the Glen Rock border. The thieves also attempted to enter a home in Glen Rock prior to the Fair Lawn theft but couldn’t make entry to the home. In general, thieves are entering homes and taking keys from inside. Please remember to LOCK YOUR VEHICLES AND YOUR HOMES EVERY NIGHT. Protect yourself and your neighbors.

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Democrat Effort to Weaken OPRA Laws Stalled

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey lawmakers have paused their efforts to revamp the state’s public records laws following criticism from various good government groups. The bill (S2930), introduced by top Democrats just a week ago, faced swift opposition from nonprofits, civil rights organizations, unions, and the media, who voiced their concerns at dual committee meetings in Trenton on Monday. Originally slated for a crucial hearing in the state Assembly appropriations committee on Thursday, the bill was unexpectedly withdrawn from the agenda shortly before noon.

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TikTok Ban Moves Forward, Mnuchin Assembles Investor Group

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Washington DC, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted 352-65 in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, sells off its US operations within six months. While the bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain, President Joe Biden has indicated his willingness to sign it if it clears both chambers of Congress.

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Ridgewood Police Have a New Sergeant

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Mayor Vagianos swore in Ridgewood’s newest Police Sergeant. Sergeant Ray Tarino ,  (RHS class of 2000) , was joined by family, friends, and the Village Council as he was sworn in to his new position. Sgt. Tarino has been with the Department for 18 years and has been a vital part of the Traffic Division and Patrol.

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Teaneck Police Chief Releases Details of March 10th Protest

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew R. McGurr reports on the Sunday Protest  at Congregation Keter Torah.

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New Look for Village of Ridgewood Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood  re-branding continues with the re-striping of the Village vehicle fleet – a new, crisp, clear and highly identifiable look. This work effort was done in-house, by our Signal Division and looks awesome.  The re-branding makes it easier for  residents to know what department or division is visiting their home or working roadside.

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Virtual Coffee with the Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Mark Schwarz will host a coffee via Zoom, Thursday, at 7:00pm . Hear the latest District news. Questions welcome!

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Former Atlantic City Democrat Councilman Admits Submitting False Voter Registrations

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Atlantic City NJ, a former Democrat Atlantic City councilman today admitted falsifying voter registrations, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Teaneck Parolee Charged With Possessing Child Porn

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LEONARD LIEBMANN (DOB: 12/25/1957; single; unemployed) of Teaneck, NJ, currently incarcerated at Southwoods State Prison, on charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck.

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Westwood Drug Dealer Arrested Over Death of Park Ridge Juvenile

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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORDAN CLARKE (DOB: 1/22/2000; single; unemployed) of 60 Palisade Avenue, Westwood, NJ for strict liability and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.

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Pi Day an Annual Celebration of the Mathematical Constant π

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Ridgewood NJ, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, eat pie or make pizza .

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