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Ridgewood’s Annual Touch-A-Truck Event May 18 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square

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Ridgewood NJ, annual Touch-A-Truck Event – May 18, 2023 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – This annual event allows pre-school aged children to take a seat behind the wheel of a real police cruiser, climb aboard a shiny fire truck, and explore up close a fleet of the other emergency and public works vehicles which are usually only seen at a distance. There will also be a Safety Town Kiddie-Car Driving Track, hosted by the Ridgewood Police Department and Little Ivy Learning Center, and a truck story time hosted by the Ridgewood Library. There is no rain date for this event.

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson NJ Army Tank Pull 2023

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Sussex, Morris and Passaic County NJ, the highly anticipated NJ Army Tank Pull is back for its 13th edition, continuing its mission to raise funds and support for veterans in need. This annual event, jointly hosted by the New Jersey Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, and veteran partners from throughout New Jersey, will take place on June 11, 2023. The Tank Pull will be held at 100 Clifton Avenue, in Clifton, New Jersey, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

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Union City Man Picked Up Transporting Three Kilos of Cocaine Using a Hidden Compartment in His Vehicle

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MERVIN J. MENIER (DOB: 02/23/1993; single; unemployed) of 314 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Union City, NJ, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. 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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Lyndhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson After 21 Hour Flamethrower Standoff with Bergen SWAT

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on May 15, 2023, ROBERT CONDIT of Lyndhurst, NJ pled guilty to aggravated assault and aggravated arson in connection with a 21-hour standoff that began on May 3, 2022.

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City of Hackensack Fire Fighters Rescue Occupant from Stuck Elevator

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Hackensack Nj, on Monday at 10:27am City of Hackensack Firefighters Engine 2 was dispatched to 380 West Pleasantview Avenue on a stuck occupied elevator. Upon arrival Engine 2 found a occupied stalled elevator in a blind shaft, Engine 2 requested Ladder 1 and Deputy 3 to respond for assistance. Power was secured to the elevator and members manually lowered the stalled elevator down out of the blind shaft and removed occupant.

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Medical Episode Sends Flatbed into Tree Near a Former Barnes & Noble off Route 17 South in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a flatbed tow truck driver crashed into a tree after experiencing a medical episode while driving near a former Barnes & Noble store at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Route 17 southbound in Paramus late Tuesday morning, 05/16. The victim was quickly attended to by a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital along with Paramus Police and Paramus EMS personnel. He was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital after on-scene evaluation and treatment. A heavy-duty tow truck removed the damaged vehicle from the scene.

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Common Mistakes Drivers Make That Lead to Accidents

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Car accidents can be devastating, resulting in serious injuries, property damage, and even death. While some are unavoidable, many of them are caused by driver error. Even experienced drivers can make mistakes that can lead to collisions, and unfortunately, the consequences can be severe. This blog post will explore some of the most common mistakes drivers make that can lead to accidents, as well as ways to avoid them.

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2023 Ridgewood High School Senior Banners Go Up !

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Ridgewood NJ, with Graduation just around the corner and in keeping with recent tradition started in 2020, the RHS Alumni Association once again felt that this year’s Seniors deserve special recognition.

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CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR WEDNESDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, is a Special Weather Statement the Nation Weather Service …CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR  WEDNESDAY… An elevated potential for fire spread is possible for  Wednesday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Antecedent dry conditions along with relative humidity values below 30 percent are expected. Wind gusts upwards of 25 mph are also expected. Despite the recent green-up, these conditions may allow for elevated fire spread if ignition occurs.

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New Jersey Promotes Transgender Students in Women’s Sports

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter supporting robust antidiscrimination protections for transgender students in response to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) that would clarify how schools receiving federal funding can remain in compliance with Title IX, a federal civil rights statute, when determining a transgender student’s eligibility to participate on school athletic teams.

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Final Voter Registration for Primary Election –Today May 16, 2023 – 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ridgewood Library Lobby

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Ridgewood NJ, Final Voter Registration for Primary Election – May 16, 2023 – 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Library Lobby – The last day to register to vote for the June 6th Primary Election is May 16, 2023. If you have moved recently from outside Ridgewood or within Ridgewood, please re-register to vote with your new address.

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NJ State Police: Weekend 287 Crash in Mahwah ,Fatal

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Mahwah NJ, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesperson a Chester man died in a single-car crash on Route 287 in Mahwah on Saturday afternoon. The victim Vincent Infinito, 29, died after he was ejected from his Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle was heading north on 287 when it drove off the right side of the road, went down an embankment, struck a tree and rotated counterclockwise, state police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The right lane on the northbound side of 287 was shut down for around four hours Saturday as a result of the crash.

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WalletHub Study: 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career

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Ridgewood NJ, with graduation season upon us and employers planning to hire 14.7% more graduates from the Class of 2023 than they did from the Class of 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career, as well as expert commentary.

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West Side Presbyterian Church Presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah

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Ridgewood NJ, Fire. Flood. Sacrifice. Storm. A miraculous ascent into heaven. These are just some of the elements that make up Felix Mendelssohn’s captivating oratorio, Elijah. Considered the crowning glory of his career, the piece dramatizes the Old Testament account of droughts and floods brought on by a Hebrew prophet who seeks to show his nation that there is only one God.

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Contractor Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor in her family’s home in Demarest

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of ALEJANDRO VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ of Morristown, NJ for aggravated sexual assault on a minor. On May 12, 2023, following a four-day jury trial before the Honorable Nina Remson, J.S.C., in Bergen County Superior Court, VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.

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