All Hands Called for Third Alarm House Fire

All Hands Called for Third Alarm House Fire By Firefighter Joe Gallup September 1, 2010 The Oakland Police Dispatched the OFD to a home on Lakeshore Drive at approximately 02:13 this morning for possible fire. Chief Knapp, 1050 was first on location and relayed back to dispatch there was a […]

RBARI REOPENS AUGUST 26

“For years the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge has been our workplace, our life, our heart and our home away from home, but more importantly it has been the temporary home and sanctuary to hundreds of starved, abandoned, abused, neglected and simply just forgotten animals. Today as we walked through the […]

On The Job- Aug 25 2

On July 31, 2010 Ptl. Bart Pagerie conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after observing the vehicle disregard a red light. As the officer approached the car, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver and the vehicle’s passenger compartment. After […]

NJ’s Big Mistake

The federal government’s “Race To The Top” educational reform program has the title for a great reality television show, and New Jersey provided that dramatic ending to a questionable season that involved billions of dollars in prizes. New Jersey’s Star Ledger is reporting that what appears to be a clerical […]

RBARI Flooded

Last week’s water main break has been cleaned up at the RBARI no-kill animal shelter in Oakland, but donations are still needed to get RBARI back on its feet…or paws. Items most desparately needed: DRY DOG FOOD: Adult: Nutro, Science Diet, Purina One/Pro Plan Puppy: Nutro, Science Diet, Pedigree Bedding, […]

Business Is Good

Business is good, perhaps the economy in general still stinks, but business is good when it helps support a local economy in diverse and creative ways. Topcon Medical Systems announced in April it’s move from Paramus to Oakland, and this July hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Topcon Medical Systems, […]