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Missing Man Found Alive, Pedestrian Struck on Sidewalk July's Top Read Stories

Other top stories include Ridgewood youths being eyed in a series of car burglaries and a flash flood claiming most of a Glen Rock man's worldly possessions.

Chain Reaction Results in Pedestrian Strike on Ridgewood Sidewalk

A New York man was rushed to a trauma center after a driver lost control of her vehicle and drove onto the sidewalk, striking the pedestrian and then hitting a utility pole. Witnesses said the driver was cut off, setting the tragedy in motion. The man suffered serious injuries in the strike.

Missing Ridgewood Man Found Alive in NYC Hospital

A village man whom police said suffered from a mental disorder was found alive and well at a New York City hospital several days after vanishing from his East Side home.

Ridgewood Native Natalie Corrigan Ungari Dies at Age 35

A mother of two died of a rare illness in July, leaving behind many family and friends. A respected lawyer. Natalie Corrigan Ungari was 35.

Ridgewood Youths Eyed in Surge of Car Burglaries

Two teenagers are suspected of burglarizing dozens of cars in Ridgewood, making off with cash and other items. The crimes were reported on the East Side of Ridgewood.

Bergen Doctor at Center of A-Rod Circus

A Hackensack University Medical Center doctor became embroiled in the tailspin of Alex Rodriguez when he took to the air waves to refute the diagnosis that A-Rod was injured. Major League Baseball is said to be investigating any possible links between Dr. Michael Gross and performance enhancing drugs, according to the NY Daily News.

Flash Flooding Claims Man's Car at S. Maple Ave. Train Trestle

A Glen Rock man lost most of his possessions when a flash flood claimed his car on July 1. The borough man was moving to Boston to start a new job, according to police.

Ridgewood Man Arrested After Scuffle with Police Outside Comedy Club

Police in Hasbrouck Heights charged Anthony Ventura, 19, with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He allegedly continued to follow Project Graduation buses from Northern Highlands after police repeatedly told him not to.

Village Manager Ken Gabbert Could be Ousted

The Village Council has scheduled an Aug. 14 vote to remove Village Manager Ken Gabbert from office. The council is working toward "building a consensus" for his departure.

Teen Charged with DUI After Lincoln Ave Crash

The driver, who was not identified, was charged with driving under the influence while under 21, possession of an open container, and underage possession/consumption of alcohol. His car flipped in the accident.

Ridgewood Neighborhood Loudly Opposes PSE&G Project

Residents of Hope Street and Spring Avenue are furious over a PSE&G project that runs 65-foot-tall utility poles and 69KV power lines through their neighborhood. A moratorium lasts until Aug. 7.


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