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Wyckoff NJ, a tragic incident occurred in which a 79-year-old woman lost her life in a fire that consumed a home on Meer Avenue.
Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit Investigates Death of 2 year Old in Bergenfield
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Bergenfield NJ, the death of a 2-year-old at a home in Bergenfield on Sunday is under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and borough police, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Collects 104 Turkeys
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ridgewood, held a FROZEN TURKEY & FOOD DRIVE this Saturday, November 4th – 9am to 12noon.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was looking for 15 frozen turkey breasts for the seniors at Ridgecrest. Fr. English Center, Paterson (one of OLMC recipients) feeds 20,000 people each month! This year volunteers collected 104 turkeys and 40 turkey breasts.
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The Artistic Trio Exhibits Their Artwork at The Gallery at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, three friends who share a love of art – Lisa Hahn, Pat Smythe and Shantala Kaikini – have joined together to showcase their work at The Gallery at West Side Presbyterian Church for the month of November.
The women inspire each other when they get together to paint and share their projects when working solo. They are active members of the Arts Council of Glen Rock and Creative Bergen, a countywide arts nonprofit. Each was selected to participate in the Ridgewood Arts Foundation’s ARTober exhibition at The Stable in Ridgewood.
Ridgewood Crew Closes Out the Fall Season with a Gold and Four Top Three Finishes at the Hidden River Chase
Ridgewood Crew’s Tristan Riedel, Lucas Evers, Sam Scharfenberg, and Will Nasr (left to right) took home the gold in the Boys 1st Junior 4x race at the 2023 Hidden River Chase in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo courtesy of M. Evers)
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew took home a gold medal to finish out its 2023 fall regatta season at the Hidden River Chase, a 4,150-meter head course race on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The meet, hosted by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, was open to high school athletes from ninth through 12th grade, and attracted 217 entries from 28 clubs.
Spot Light On First Responders: Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps Youth Members Participated in a Tri County Youth Squad Invitational Event
photos courtesy of Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday October 29, 2023, Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps youth members, Colleen Martin and William Lee, participated in a Tri County Youth Squad Invitational Event held at the Chestnut Ridge Middle School in Rockland County. The full day event included morning lectures in preparation for an afternoon MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) drill for the youth. Youth and senior members from six squads located throughout Bergen, Orange, and Rockland counties were in attendance. The youth squad members were responsible for their actions from the dispatcher’s alert to the patient transfer. The event simulated a school building collapse with multiple patients as the result of a hurricane. Participating Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps senior member chaperones, Joannie Zanotti and Mark Ryan, participated in a senior squad only MCI drill in the morning and afternoon training sessions.
Village Manager: Ridgewood is on the Cutting Edge When it Comes to GIS Technology and Infrastructure Management
photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, Ridgewood is on the cutting edge when it comes to GIS technology and infrastructure management, especially on the Ridgewood Water side. Now, we plan to take it across departments and maximize this powerful tool.
FBI Director: US at High Risk of HAMAS-Inspired Terror Attacks
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Washington DC, nice to see the FBI focusing on the “bad guys” . FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Oct. 31 that the U.S. is at significant risk for a HAMAS-inspired homegrown violent extremist terrorist attack. The warning follows the Oct. 7 terrorist group’s attack on Israel. FBI intelligence analysts assessed that lone actors will be inspired by or react to the ongoing Middle East conflict. These individuals or small groups pose the most likely threat to Americans, especially Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities in the U.S. “The actions of HAMAS and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven’t seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate several years ago,” Wray told the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security Committee during a recent hearing on worldwide threats. In just the past few weeks, multiple foreign terrorist organizations, including ISIS and al-Qa’ida, have called for attacks against Americans and the West. While the terrorism threat level has remained elevated throughout 2023, Wray said the Israel-HAMAS conflict has raised the threat of an attack against Americans in the U.S. to a “whole ‘nother level.” He noted that there’s no information indicating HAMAS’s intent or the group’s capability to attack the U.S. but said it’s a possibility that cannot be discounted.
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Woman 79, killed in Midday Fire in Wyckoff
photos courtesy of Wyckoff Mayor Tom Madigan
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Wyckoff NJ, a tragic incident occurred in which a 79-year-old woman lost her life in a fire that consumed a home on Meer Avenue. Here are the key details:
Legendary Drummer & Founding Member of THE DOORS John Densmore November 8th , 6pm at Bookends in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, THE DOORS: UNHINGED, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR and legendary Doors drummer John Densmore offers a powerful exploration of the “greed gene”—that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth, even at the expense of our principles, friendships, and the well-being of society. This is the gripping account of the legal battle to control The Doors’ artistic destiny. In it, Densmore looks at the conflict between his bandmates and him as they fought over the right to use The Doors’ name, revealing the ways in which this struggle mirrors and reflects a much larger societal issue: that no amount of money seems to be enough for even the wealthiest people.
Understanding the Financial Aspects: Asset Management vs Property Management
Are you trying to learn more about the real estate industry? If so, one of the debates you might come across is asset management vs property management.
While it’s easy to mix up these terms, you should know how to identify them for better results. This is because they play different roles and affect your real estate finances if you fail to understand them. Investors should be aware of the challenges of not hiring a property management company, which can lead to increased stress and potential financial losses.
So, how do you set them apart? Here’s a look at their key differences to get you started!
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Spot Light On First Responders: Dench Family 3 Generations of Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Pictured here are 3 generations of firefighters (Dench Family) . Well, we haven’t heard for sure on the 3rd gen commitment, but we’ll have their application awaiting them on their 16th birthday for our JR firefighter program.
Saddle River Beefs Up Security With Two New Police Cruisers
photo courtesy of Saddle River Mayor Kurpis
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Saddle River NJ, Mayor Kurpis congratulating Saddle River Police Chief Cosgriff on receiving two state of the art police vehicles authorized by the governing body for better protection of Saddle River residents.
The patrol cars are equipped with state of the art communication equipment, cameras and are fully equipped with active shooter gear.
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5 Tips to Kick-Start Your Weight Loss Transformation
Losing weight is a challenging endeavor. From snack temptations to those notorious plateaus that seem to happen along the way, any number of hurdles are bound to arise. Once all is said and done, though, hitting your target weight is an incredibly satisfying experience. Several methods can help you lose weight, keep it off, and reach your fitness goals, but some are more effective than others. Consider the following ways to help get your weight loss transformation off the ground.
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Murphy Administration Knew about Orsted’s Cancellation a Week Before an Official Announcement
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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Michael Testa issued a joint statement in response to confirmation that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision to pull the plug on offshore wind and tipped off Trenton Democrats before the announcement on October 31.
