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Paramus Police Sergeant Dean Avagnano Retires, Known for His Many Animal Rescues

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Paramus NJ, congratulations and best wishes to Paramus Police Sergeant Dean Avagnano on his retirement. Sgt. Avagnano who is mostly known for his for his career in the traffic division has also been a major participant in our community events. Always seen chaperoning our LEAD – Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence events and rescuing animals throughout his career. Over the years the Ridgewood blog has profiled Sgt. Avagnano during several animal rescues. Sgt. Avagnano has been a major part of our motor unit and has also installed hundreds of car seats for young parents in town. Thank you for your service Sgt. Avagnano .

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Locating Missing 16-year-old Boy

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Nutley NJ, The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons and Human Trafficking Unit and the Nutley Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Derek Estrella, 16, of Nutley, N.J.
Derek was reported missing on Friday, October 27, after not returning from his lunch period at school. He was last seen on surveillance video at the New York Public Library located at 455 5th Avenue, New York, NY, on October 27 at 5:11 pm with his mom and her sister.

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Elderly Homeowner Rescued in Early Morning Fire in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, an early Saturday afternoon, 11/04, structure fire in the 300 block of Willard Road began in a microwave oven, and extended to kitchen cabinets and the home’s roof before Paramus FD firefighters gained complete control of it. An elderly resident of the home was reportedly rescued by a neighbor as the structure filled with smoke. Paramus EMTs evaluated the evacuee on the front lawn of a nearby home; it is uncertain if he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Oradell firefighters assisted Paramus Fire Department at the scene.

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Meet the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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New York NY , the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic symbol of the holiday season in New York City. Each year, a grand tree is selected and displayed in the plaza at Rockefeller Center. Here are some key details about this year’s tree:

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Ramapo Indian Hills School District Loses Director of Curriculum

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Oakland NJ, The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District has seen another departure in its administrative team. Elizabeth McDermond, the district’s director of curriculum, has been hired by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education to become the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Her annual salary for this role is reported to be $175,000.

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Protect Our Coast: Orsted’s Decision to Cease Development of Ocean Wind 1 & 2

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Ocean city NJ, Protect Our Coast issues the following official statement Orsted’s decision to cease development of Ocean Wind 1 & 2:

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SEEKING RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES DEADLINE – 11/17/2023

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: The Zoning Board of Adjustment, The Shade Tree Commission, Ridgewood Green Team Advisory Committee, Project Pride Committee, The Ridgewood Arts Council, The Stigma Free Task Force, The Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee, The Ridgewood Pride Day Committee, and the Historic Preservation Commission, for a Class B member and a Class C member.

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Time to Fall Back: Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey clocks fall back one hour with the return to Eastern Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5th, 2023. Daylight Savings Time will return on Sunday, March 10th, 2024.

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The Case Breakers Believe Former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa’s Body May be Buried at the Site of the Old Milwaukee County Stadium

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East Rutherford NJ, the Case Breakers, a nonprofit group of cold case crime investigators, have claimed that they believe they have located the burial site of former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their investigation was allegedly guided by a dying police sergeant’s handwritten instructions on an ace of spades playing card. According to their press release, they believe Hoffa’s body may be buried at the site of the old Milwaukee County Stadium, near the current Milwaukee Brewers stadium, American Family Field.

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SpaceX’s Starlink ‘achieved breakeven cash flow’

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Ridgewood NJ, Elon Musk announced on Thursday that SpaceX has achieved breakeven cash flow. It is unclear whether the milestone was hit on an operating basis or for a specific time period. SpaceX’s valuation is now at around $150 billion. Musk is considering spinning off Starlink and making it public through an initial public offering likely after 2025.

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Promoting Pedestrian Safety in a Walkable Community like Ridgewood is Essential

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Ridgewood NJ, the recent pedestrian tragedy on Maple Avenue in front of the Ridgewood Public Library  reminds everyone that promoting pedestrian safety in a walkable community like Ridgewood is essential, and it’s great to hear that safety is a top priority. Installing crosswalk signals and encouraging individuals to use the push button signals at key intersections, such as the one at Linwood Avenue. and Fairfield Avenue, is an important step in ensuring the safety of pedestrians.

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Village of Ridgewood: A Message of Peace

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Ridgewood NJ, The recent troubles in the Mideast have hit very close to home and so many friends and neighbors have been affected . Imam Mahmoud Hamza and Rabbi Fine led a group of religious leaders and some local elected local officials from the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Village Council in a vigil and press conference bringing together Jewish and Muslim residents in a unified stance of peace and unity. The vigil was keep small and just about neighbors . Imam Mahmoud Hamza said ,”We hope that this message of peace and unity will reverberate in our community and we can be an example to others”

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6 Things You Need To Know About Commercial Fleet Management

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Keeping up with the day-to-day operations of a commercial fleet can be a complicated task as it requires an in-depth understanding of the vehicle’s needs, including maintenance, repair, and safety regulations.

That said, having an efficient fleet management system in place is essential for any business or organization operating multiple vehicles. Let’s discuss 6 things you need to know about managing your commercial fleets so that you keep your vehicles running smoothly and safely into the future!

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2011 Killer of Teaneck Man Gets Life in Prison

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on November 3, 2023, SUI KAM “TONY” TUNG of New York City, NY was sentenced to life in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, aggravated arson, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and stalking in connection with the death of Robert Cantor in March 2011.

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Despite diatribes from Councilperson Siobhan Winograd, no evidence exists that anyone from Ridgewood falsified an application to NJDEP

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd went on endlessly during two recent Village Council meetings about the issue of an allegedly falsified application to the NJDEP.

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