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Ridgewood NJ, new state law went into effect this month requiring New Jersey’s approximately 40,500 police officers to hold valid, active licenses issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to serve as law enforcement officers.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RAYMOND SYLVESTER (DOB: 3/14/1968; single; physical therapist) of Bergenfield, NJ and LESHAWNDA NIXON (DOB: 12/27/1990; single; unemployed) of Brooklyn, NY on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
Continue reading Bergenfield Couple Charged After Child Ingests Cocaine
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village’s new website, which costs taxpayers $10k per year in hosting fees (the old website cost nothing), is an abject failure.
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Venturing into the vibrant universe of online casinos can be both exhilarating and daunting for newcomers. With an overwhelming selection of games, from classic slots to live table games, and the allure of potential winnings, it’s important to approach online gambling with knowledge and caution. This beginner’s guide is crafted to demystify the online casino experience, providing you with essential tips, strategies, and insights to help you navigate the digital casino landscape with confidence and ease. Whether you’re in it for fun or in pursuit of jackpots, this guide is your first step towards a responsible and enjoyable online gaming journey.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has launched an online portal for residents to submit details and photos of prior flood events that have impacted their homes. The data collected will be compiled for Village use and may be shared with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and FEMA. Our purpose is to create a historical database of residential flooding in Ridgewood to help create a long-term flood mitigation plan and assist our first responders and engineering staff.
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Custom rifles vary greatly by the builder. Many factors come into play when constructing the device. Countless people decide pre-made guns don’t offer what they need and they want a device that fits them perfectly. How does one go about creating the ideal gun? The following guide can help with this.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Kieth Kazmak , Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects, an architecture firm specializing in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties has been retained by the Village to design the restoration of the pedestrian tunnel at our train station. Repairing structural issues, ADA considerations and a new aesthetic design, including public artwork, are all part of the project. Later this year, plans will be made available for public review and feedback prior to being submitted to the NJ State Historic Preservation Office for approval.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Chief of Police Forest R. Lyons, on January 31, 2024, the Ridgewood Police Department was made aware that a student at one of our schools was in possession of a toy gun. Our officers immediately ensured the toy was secured and there was no threat to any students or staff. Our department determined the miniature, plastic toy gun was not used to commit/attempt to commit a crime, was not an imitation firearm, and not of evidentiary value. No further police action was deemed necessary beyond the initial investigation.
Continue reading Ridgewood Student Gun Turns Out to Be Toy Gun
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Ridgewood NJ, You might be familiar with Groundhog Day from the 1993 film in which a TV weatherman experiences the same day repeatedly. In this iconic movie, Bill Murray’s character covers the annual celebration over and over, putting Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on the map.
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Ridgewood NJ, Motorists traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway are set to experience a 3% toll hike as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority unanimously approved the 2024 budget, incorporating the toll increase.
Continue reading Toll Increases Coming for New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway
photos courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, around 5:30 PM Monday evening the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was dispatched to Raymond Street for a vehicle into a structure. Chief 62 got on the scene and confirmed the accident with entrapment. Crews from Squad 1 extricated the patient and turned her over to Holy Name EMS to be evaluated. Wood-Ridge Fire Department and Hackensack Fire Department ’s Safety Chief assisted on the scene while Moonachie and Lodi Fire Departments covered the borough.
Continue reading Motorist Drives Through Their Garage Door in Hasbrouck Heights
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday, S&P Global Ratings maintained an “AAA Stable” financial outlook for the Village of Ridgewood.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Maintains AAA Bond Rating
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Kieth Kazmark the Village has leased two new sanitation trucks .
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Ridgewood N J, the Village of Ridgewood is hosting a public workshop tomorrow (Wed) at 7:30 pm at Village Hall, with hybrid access available. Please consider attending in person or joining remotely.
Two notable Schedler items on the agenda for Wednesday:
