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Fort Lee Man Charged With Fleeing the Scene of An Accident

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TAE LEE (DOB: 12/3/1952; married; unemployed) of 505 North Avenue, Apt 16M, Fort Lee, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Moonachie Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Behrens.

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6 Creative Ways to Enjoy Free Things for Your Birthday

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Birthdays are the perfect time to celebrate, and often people go all out in spoiling themselves or those special to them. It can be easy to spend a lot of money trying to make it extra memorable, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Even on your birthday, there are plenty of ways to have a great time without spending a fortune. All it takes is a little creativity! This post will give you 6 unique ideas for making your upcoming birthday even more enjoyable without spending a dime. Continue reading 6 Creative Ways to Enjoy Free Things for Your Birthday

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Passaic Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting , Repeated Physically Assault, and Kidnapping of a Child

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Passaic NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce the arrest of Stiven Peralta, 22 years old, from Passaic, New Jersey. Mr. Peralta was charged on September 14, 2023 after an investigation conducted by the Passaic Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit.

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Bomb Scare Hits Fair Lawn Synagogue

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Fair Lawn NJ, an apparent telephone hoax in which two (2) pipe bombs were reported to have been left inside of a synagogue located on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn resulted in a massive response by emergency personnel from multiple agencies on Thursday evening, 09/14. All occupants of the synagogue were quickly evacuated as were residents from several nearby homes. A residential street facing the house of worship was cleared of all parked vehicles, and a loudspeaker announcement warned residents to stay inside of their homes or leave the area. An “all clear” signal was broadcast within 90 minutes of the bogus telephone call after a physical search produced negative results.

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Wood-Ridge Parking Attendant Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GALO A. FERNANDEZ (DOB: 10/02/1999; single; parking attendant) of Wood-Ridge, NJ 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 Chief Jason Love.

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NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Recognizes the “Forty Year Club,” employees who have been with the railroad since the initiation of Rail Operations service in 1983

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Ridgewood NJ, as part of its 40th anniversary celebration of NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations, NJ TRANSIT honored the “Forty Year Club,” which consists of 28 employees who have been with the railroad or its corporate predecessors since the initiation of Rail Operations service in 1983. At today’s Board of Directors meeting, a proclamation was presented to this distinguished group by NJDOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rail Operations James A. Sincaglia.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Achieves Goal of Becoming an EMT

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Demarest NJ, Olivia Roque was a Girl Scout of about nine years old when she caught a glimpse into her future. At the time, the Little Ferry resident met an older Scout who was a junior member of a Hasbrouck Heights emergency medical services team. Captivated, Roque was determined to serve as an EMT, and ultimately become a doctor.

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Bergen Golfers Have a New Place to Go

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the installation of brand new, upgraded comfort station facilities at all Bergen County golf courses.

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Ridgewood School Superintendent Coffees

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Ridgewood NJ, Join us from the comfort of your home each month as Superintendent Mark Schwarz leads an interactive discussion via Zoom. Missed the last coffee? Watch the recording of September’s Superintendent Coffee. We hope to see you there!

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Ridgewood Village Council “Jumps the Shark”

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FYI: The idiom “jumping the shark” or “jump the shark” is a pejorative that is used to argue that a creative work or entity has reached a point in which it has exhausted its core intent and is introducing new ideas that are discordant with, or an over-exaggeration of, its original purpose . 

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Council clearly jumped the shark at the Wednesday night council meeting, The reality is council members Winograd and Weitz vowed 9 months ago that they were all for implementing the 2017 plan.

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“Family Member Has Been Injured” Texts from Valley Health System are a Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has been advised that individuals in the community have received texts that appear to be from Valley. These texts state a family member has been injured and the individual should come to The Valley Hospital. These texts are a scam and are not being sent by Valley.

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How to Master Your Airsoft Plate Carrier Setup?

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Setting up your airsoft plate carrier is a bit like customizing your own tool belt—there are so many factors to consider. Your play style, the kind of game you’re diving into, the gear you prefer, and even the environment you’ll be maneuvering through all play a role in this setup.

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7-year-old Boy’s Death in Fort Lee Ruled a Tragic Accident

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Fort Lee NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Fort Lee Police Department have determined that the circumstances surrounding the death of a 7-year-old boy at a residential apartment complex on Anderson Avenue yesterday were the result of a tragic accident and no criminal activity was involved. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at approximately 5:29 p.m., the Fort Lee Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a report that a 7-year-old boy had fallen from an upper-floor window. The child was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center and ultimately pronounced deceased.

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Jets Aaron Rodgers’s Torn Achilles Tendon Has Become the Rallying Cry to Replace Artificial Turf Fields with Real Grass

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Ridgewood NJ, Aaron Rodgers’s torn Achilles tendon is becoming an Achilles’ heel for the NFL. Following the star quarterback’s season-ending injury in his debut for the New York Jets this week, the players union is again urging the league to replace artificial turf fields with real grass, citing safety concerns.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Six Runs in One Hour

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, within an hour on September 8th the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to over six runs in the borough and Teterboro. In addition to several fire alarm runs, members responded to Teterboro for a fully involved vehicle fire with live wires down on top of it. Thankfully, there were no injuries and Mutual aid was provided by the Little Ferry Fire Department who assisted on the scene.

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