Do you know me? Was found in the area of Brook Road. Dog is at our HQs, please contact us if you know the dog or owner at 201-327-2700.
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I just caught him and returned him to his owner
Update: The dog has been reunited with its owner.
Do you know me? Was found in the area of 15 Beaver Dam Rd. Dog is at our HQs, please contact us if you know the dog or owner at 201-327-2700.
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Great news!!
Bergen County NJ Lost and Found Pets
Operation Take Back is Saturday, October 25th. Dispose of your unused and expired medications.
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Follow the Upper Saddle River Police Department on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates, safety tips, and community news.
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Your brain looks great protected. Always wear a helmet when riding e-scooters and e-bikes—it’s the smartest style choice you can make. #JerseyDrives #ScooterSafety #SafeRoadsNJ
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Depressed Teens Spend 50 Extra Minutes on Social Media Daily
That "harmless" screen time might be feeding your teen's mental health struggles.
Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they're on the internet almost constantly, according to new 2024 Pew Research data.
The Numbers
• Depression prevalence was highest in adolescents ages 12-19 (19.2%) during August 2021-August 2023
• Kids' social media use rose from seven to 73 minutes per day over 3 years and their depressive symptoms went up 35%
• Young adults who use social media are three times as likely to suffer from depression
The gender gap is widening, too.
34% of teen girls say social media platforms make them feel worse about their own lives, compared with 20% of boys.
What you can do right now
• Monitor total daily screen time, not just "social media time"
• Ask: "How do you feel after scrolling for an hour?"
• Create phone-free zones during meals and before bed
• Focus on the comparison trap: "Social media shows everyone's highlight reel"
QUESTION:
How do I know if my teen's sadness is normal or something that needs professional help?
A: Normal sadness comes and goes and has a clear cause. Depression lasts weeks, interferes with school or friendships, and includes changes in sleep, appetite, or energy. If you're concerned for more than 2 weeks, talk to your pediatrician or a mental health professional.
Got more questions? Send them our way - we'll tackle them in next month's enews.
“When we look at nitazene, we're talking about anywhere from one grain or less for a lethal dose, compared to fentanyl which requires 10 to 20 grains of salt,” according to DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino.
The DEA has seen a 57% increase in overdoses related to nitazene from November 2024 to February 2025.
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STORM ALERT: AS NOR’EASTER INTENSIFIES THROUGHOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY, ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES CREWS ARE READY TO RESPOND
PEARL RIVER, NY, October 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has mobilized its emergency response workforce and is ready respond to any potential power outages that may occur from the nor’easter impacting the service territory.
Throughout the course of the afternoon and evening, the storm is expected to strengthen, bringing wind gusts up to 45 m.p.h. and rain accumulations of over one inch. Rainfall is expected to be heaviest during the night, and the strongest wind gusts are expected to linger through early tomorrow afternoon.
In addition to O&R’s emergency response team, the company has secured 100 mutual aid workers.
For the latest information about power outages, please view the Outage Map. For a brief video that provides a step-by-step guide to the Outage Map’s basic operation:
In English
In Spanish
O&R Warns
For safety’s sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire’s location until an O&R crew arrives.
How to Report an Outage
If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland (oru.com) from any computer or web-based mobile device.
O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 678797 (ORUPWR) or
Call 1-877-434-4100
Restoring Service
Once the weather clears enough to safely assess damage and begin electric service restoration, O&R crews will give priority to clearing downed wires blocking roads and making repairs to critical and emergency facilities (police and fire stations, and hospitals, for example) and to those locations where the repair will provide power to the largest number of customers as quickly as possible. Then, crews will restore smaller outages and individual customers’ outages.
Important Safety Tips
• For safety’s sake, don’t touch or approach any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also want to call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car to make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers --- those small, grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles --- also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
How To Prepare Your EV for A Power Outage
Just as is the case with traditional gasoline vehicles, you need to ensure your electric car is fueled up in the event there is a power outage that lasts longer than expected.
Guidance is to always keep your EV charged between 75-90% in case of an emergency.
While EVs don’t need a gas station, they do need to be charged up, which is easily done at home.
All EVs come with a plug and adapter that are compatible with the outlets in your garage or outside your house. Furthermore, there are Level 2 chargers available for your home. These charge your vehicle at a higher rate than a regular outlet because they use 220 volts, just like what a clothes dryer uses.
Can’t charge at home? Take your vehicle to a publicly accessible Level 2 or DCFC Fast Charger.
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USRPD is now on Instagram
www.instagram.com/usrpolice?igsh=bjczZTlpOXM0cmlw&utm_source=qr
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Operation Take Back is Saturday, October 25th. Dispose of your unused and expired medications.
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We are hiring!
Check out this new job I found on PoliceApp.com!
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Uptick in Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Claims
The NJCCIC received reports of an uptick in fraudulent New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims, primarily targeting public sector education employees who are still employed. The availability of employee information posted on official websites or social media platforms, combined with personally identifiable information (PII) exposed in past data breaches or sold on the dark web, enables threat actors to apply for and collect UI benefits illegally.
Victims may not be aware that fraudulent UI benefits applications are being attempted under their name until they try to apply for UI benefits and are denied or rejected because a claim has already been filed under their name, or they receive a determination letter indicating that an application has been received under their name, but they did not apply for UI benefits. Additionally, a current or former employer may notify the victim that a claim has been submitted with their PII.
Recommendations
• Reduce your digital footprint so threat actors cannot easily target you.
• If PII compromise is suspected or detected, contact your local law enforcement department and review the Identity Theft and Compromised PII NJCCIC Informational Report for additional recommendations and resources.
• Suspected unemployment insurance fraud can be reported to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development via their Report Fraud online form or by phone at 609-777-4304.
• Report malicious cyber activity to the NJCCIC, the FBI's IC3, and the FTC.
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Phishing Campaign Impersonates Social Security Administration
The NJCCIC identified a phishing campaign impersonating the Social Security Administration. The email notifies the user that their "Social Security Statement" is available online and instructs them to click the included link to access the statement.
This link leads to a webpage, hxxp://getssafile[.]help/sxa/, that displays stolen Social Security Administration branding and instructs users to download an executable file to view instructions.
The executable attempts to download a remote monitoring and management tool, which cyber threat actors can use to gain unauthorized access and take control over systems to install additional malware, access sensitive information, deploy ransomware, and more. Known, trusted organizations are often impersonated by cyber threat actors in social engineering schemes to convince users to take actions that enable the threat actor's ultimate goals.
Recommendations
• Verify communications before clicking links delivered in emails. Government communications will be sent from official email accounts, and the included links will direct users to government websites.
• Log in to official account websites or apps to access documents or statements.
• Do not download files from unofficial or unverified sources.
• Run an updated, reputable anti-malware program on all devices.
• Report suspected phishing communications to the impersonated agency, the NJCCIC, and the FBI's IC3.
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Calendaromatic Malware
The NJCCIC received reports of the Calendaromatic malware affecting multiple New Jersey public sector organizations, including local and county government entities. Calendaromatic malware is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) primarily targeting entities in the United States. It is disguised as a benign calendar desktop application designed to manage holiday schedules. Threat actors behind the Calendaromatic malware employ an aggressive and sophisticated online advertising campaign, leveraging NeutralinoJS, Unicode homoglyphs, and hidden payloads to evade detection, gain initial access, maintain persistence, and exfiltrate data.
Threat actors target potential victims with Calendaromatic malware by luring them to third-party websites with advanced holiday planning tools. The “calendaromatic” executable file is a 7z self-extracting archive setup file. Although it is signed with a valid digital certificate by CROWN SKY LLC, the certificate has since been revoked. If extracted and installed, the victims grant the seemingly benign calendar tool permission to interact directly with the operating system. The malware establishes a hidden command and control (C2) channel within Unicode holiday names and executes covert operations against the host operating system. The app’s “clean()” function checks for look-alike characters to tidy up holiday data, reads and decodes secret instructions, and executes commands on the host.
Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated the investigation and forensic process by parsing the obfuscated JavaScript and highlighting anomalous code sequences for Unicode character mapping. The AI tools traced the “clean()” function logic and revealed how the malware parsed and executed instructions embedded within holiday data.
Recommendations
• Exercise caution when downloading and installing unfamiliar or untrusted applications from web searches.
• Refrain from installing unsigned or unverified software.
• Reset passwords on any compromised hosts, including credentials stored in browsers.
• Keep systems, browsers, and anti-virus/anti-malware software up to date with PUA detection enabled.
• Restore affected systems from backup or perform a complete operating system reinstallation.
• Review the GuidePoint Security blog post for technical information and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Report malicious cyber activity to the NJCCIC and the FBI's IC3.
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These Emails Are Best Left in Quarantine
The NJCCIC has observed a phishing campaign posing as an automated notification about quarantined emails. Many companies employ email security protection, which often includes a quarantine feature that holds potentially risky emails for user review.
If a user clicks on one of the provided links, a CAPTCHA page will load, requiring the user to verify before they can proceed. These pages are often utilized in phishing scams because they can prevent email security systems from detecting the malicious nature of the emails.
Once verified, a page that appears to be a legitimate Microsoft login page loads; however, the URL is a warning sign that this is not a genuine Microsoft page. Any credentials entered will be harvested through synchronous relay capabilities, a technique known as an Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attack. Associated session cookies will also be collected. Researchers have discovered that the threat actor behind this campaign is using the ODx Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kit, also tracked as Storm-1167.
Finally, the target will receive a request for approval from the Microsoft Authenticator. Although the request may seem legitimate, approving it will grant the threat actors access to the target’s account.
Recommendations
• Avoid clicking links and opening attachments in unsolicited emails.
• Confirm requests from senders via contact information obtained from verified and official sources.
• Users should only submit account credentials on official websites.
• Maintain robust and up-to-date endpoint detection tools on every endpoint.
• Consider leveraging behavior-based detection tools rather than signature-based tools.
• If you suspect an account has been compromised, change the account's password immediately and add a secondary authentication method.
• Report other malicious cyber activity to the NJCCIC and the FBI's IC3.
Announcements
CISA Strengthens Commitment to SLTT Governments
NIST: Guidelines for Media Sanitization
NIST: Recommendation for Random Bit Generator (RBG) Constructions
Check Point: The Manufacturing Security Report 2025
INTERPOL: 260 Suspected Scammers Arrested in Pan-African Cybercrime Operation
Threat and Vulnerability Advisories
MS-ISAC Advisories
CISA Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA Secure by Design Alerts
CISA Shields UP
Breach Notifications
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Allianz Life Insurance Company disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 1.4 million customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees. The security incident that occured on July 16 was limited to a third-party cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) system. The breach was contained and mitigated. Stolen personal information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. Allianz Life notified impacted individuals and provided two years of free identity theft and credit monitoring services. The NJCCIC recommends that affected individuals review the Compromised PII and Identity Theft NJCCIC Informational Report.
Motility Software Solutions
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealer management software (DMS), detected unusual activity within specific computer servers supporting business operations around August 19. An unauthorized threat actor deployed malware that encrypted some systems, restricting access to internal data. Approximately 766,000 customers may have had their information exposed, including full name, portal address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, Social Security number, and driver’s license number. Motility is providing one year of free identity monitoring services to impacted individuals. The NJCCIC recommends that affected individuals review the Compromised PII and Identity Theft NJCCIC Informational Report.
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Throughout the month of October, the Upper Saddle River Police Department will proudly wear pink badges and display “Hope, Fight, Cure” magnets on its fleet in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition, the department has temporarily relaxed grooming standards, allowing officers to grow beards as part of a fundraising initiative that supports cancer awareness and other meaningful causes within the community.
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Appreciate your community service! ❤️ You all are amazing!!! Thank you! ❤️🙏💙🇺🇲🖤👮♂️stay safe!
Excellent job, thanks
Very nice guys stay safe out there
💗🎀💗🎀💗🎀Thank You
Good job
School is in session and that means increased foot and bicycle traffic in and around school zones. Keep kids safe—slow down and always watch out for pedestrians and cyclists. #PedestrianSafety
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Please join us tonight at the Upper Saddle River Library between 5pm-7pm for coffee with a cop and a chance to win this police hat, patch and challenge coin
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I would but I moved out of town
I'll be able to stop in briefly
Lisa Nicosia
Guys need a new embroidery company. That patch is not centered at all!
lol
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, “National Coffee with a Cop Day.” Join members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department for coffee, light fare, giveaways, music, and conversation. See you at the Upper Saddle River Library between 5PM-7PM!
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I missed this event but I don't drink coffee. Is this a monthly event?
USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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USR Alert: Meadowbrook Road is closed until Approximately 6 pm for road work please use alternate route
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Blood Drive Announcement: A blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM at: Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church 318 W. Saddle River Road. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please visit donors.vitalant.org and use Blood Drive Code: 100561580 to schedule your appointment.
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USR Alert: Lion's Park will be closed on Wednesday, 9/24/25, between 8:00AM and 12:00PM.
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Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, “National Coffee with a Cop Day.” Join members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department for coffee, light fare, giveaways, music, and conversation. See you at the Upper Saddle River Library between 5PM-7PM!
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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Blood Drive Announcement: A blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM at: Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church 318 W. Saddle River Road. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please visit donors.vitalant.org and use Blood Drive Code: 100561580 to schedule your appointment.
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Do you know me? Found in the area of Cherry Ln. Dog is at our HQs, please contact us if you know the dog or owner at 201-327-2700.
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If no one takes him .. I’ll come.. ❤️
Any updates on this sweetheart please 💔🙏🏼
He is a ruby cavalier king charles spaniel 💙
I hope his owner is found. What a cutie
Poor little thing!😢🙏🏻🥰
Any response?? Where is this sweetheart now??
I can help the dog.
I am in CT if no one claims him I will take him have Cav experience since 1986!
So glad so many want to help him! He will never be on the streets again
Update? Anyone?
I’d take him in a heartbeat!
Laurie Greco
Bergen County NJ Lost and Found Pets
Angelica Stergiou Degenaars
Awww! What a cutie pie! Looks like some fosters have stepped up just in case the owner is not found. That's always good. ❤️🐾
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Do you know me? Found in the area of Lake Road. Dog is at our HQs, please contact us if you know the dog or owner at 2013272700.
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Poor baby! Hot and thirsty.😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰
He looks similar to my missing dog .Can I get more information
Did the owner pick up this dog?
Poor baby he looked defeated. Hope his parents are found soon
looks like my dog but my dog is home if this dog needs a temporary home ket me know
Is this the pup that’s missing from Ramsey?
Please get vet and grommet for identification many people look to these sites to acquire pets to use in pitbull fights. Please be sure it’s the owner.
Poor baby looks so scared
Awww! What a cutie! I hope your family finds you. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🐾
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Thank you to all the residents and volunteers who made Upper Saddle River Day 2025 such a success.
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Your obstacle course is always a big hit at USR Day. Thank you for all that you do everyday for USR. We appreciate your support for USR Cares.
The kids loved the obstacle course!
Thank you USRPD!!! ❤️🙏💙🇺🇲🖤
Thanks to USRPD. Your obstacle course was s success and your presence was well noted.
Than you USRPD!
Blood Drive Announcement: A blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM at: Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church 318 W. Saddle River Road. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please visit donors.vitalant.org
and use Blood Drive Code: 100561580 to schedule your appointment.
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, “National Coffee with a Cop Day.” Join members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department for coffee, light fare, giveaways, music, and conversation. See you at the Upper Saddle River Library between 5PM-7PM!
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A Fitbit fitness tracker was found at Lions Park following the USR Day event. If this item belongs to you, please contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department to make arrangements to retrieve it.
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USR Alert: This is an important traffic advisory from the Upper Saddle River Police Department:
Upper Saddle River Day will take place on Saturday, 9/13/2025 from 12:00PM – 5:00 PM. General parking is available at the Upper Saddle River Schools, the Upper Saddle River Library and the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum. The Lions Park parking lot is reserved for handicap and senior citizen parking only.
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The Upper Saddle River Police Department congratulates retired Officer Vincent Siracusa on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Colonel. Colonel Siracusa currently serves as the Commander of the Operations Group with the New Jersey Army National Guard. His continued dedication to service and leadership is a source of pride and inspiration to our department and the entire community.
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Congratulations, Vinny!! Well deserved
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
Congratulations
Congratulations!!
Congratulations Vinny!
Congrats
Congrats Vin!!!!
Thank you for your service!
Congrats and thank you for your service Vinny!!
Congratulations Vinny!
Recognition like this is well deserved 💯Vincent 💕congrats
Amazing! God bless!
Congratulations! 🎊🎉🇺🇸
Congratulations Vincent, well deserved. So happy for you. GOD BLESS🙏🇺🇸⭐️
Congratulations!!! So happy!
Congrats
Congratulations Colonel Siracusa. The National Guard is lucky to have you!
A good man, happy to see his success
Congratulations 🇺🇸
Congratulations! 🎉
Congratulations Vinny!!
Congrats
Congrats Sir
This school year, be mindful of school zone speeds and nearby buses! When a school bus is near, always stop when the stop-arm is out. Keep Kids Safe!
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, “National Coffee with a Cop Day.” Join members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department for coffee, light fare, giveaways, music, and conversation. See you at the Upper Saddle River Library between 5PM-7PM!
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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Show your Jersey kindness - slow down for people.
Whether it’s a pedestrian, cyclist, or scooter rider, let’s look out for each other.#SafeRoadsNJ
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This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-062424-PSA titled, "Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Offering to Recover Funds." This updated advisory provides additional red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help victims who have been in contact with fictitious law firms conducting this fraudulent activity.
This scheme combines a number of exploitation tactics including targeting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly; exploiting victims' emotional state and financial need to recover funds from a previous scam; and giving victims the sense of safety and security by impersonating or falsely affiliating themselves with multiple government entities. Contact with scammers impersonating law firms continue to pose many risks, including the theft of personal data and funds from unsuspecting victims to the reputational harm of actual lawyers being impersonated.
Red Flag Indicators of Potential Fictitious Law Firm Activity:
Impersonation of actual lawyers and/or legitimate law firms and the production of fictitious documents with a legitimate law firm insignia or letterhead.
Impersonation or affiliation as official authorized partners with multiple US and foreign government or regulatory entities. There are no law firms which are officially authorized partners of US Government agencies.
References to fictitious government or regulatory entities, such as the International Financial Trading Commission (INTFTC). Double check whether such an agency exists.
Requesting payment in cryptocurrency or prepaid gift cards. The US Government does not request payment for law enforcement services provided.
Having knowledge of the exact amounts and dates of previous wire transfers and the third-party company where the victim previously sent scammed funds.
Stating the victim was on a government-affiliated list of scam victims and they can recover their money through "legal channels."
Referring victims to a "crypto recovery law firm."
State the victims' funds are in an account held at a foreign bank and tell victims to register an account at that bank. The domain or website provided for this bank appears legitimate but is a fraudulent platform to facilitate the ongoing scheme.
Placing victims into a group chat on WhatsApp, or other messaging applications, for supposed secrecy and safety of the client with supposed foreign bank processors and attorneys who may say that payment of bank fees is required to verify identity and ownership to withdraw funds.
An unwillingness or inability to provide credentials or a license, not appearing on camera, and not conducting video meetings.
Request victims send payment to a third-party entity (i.e., xyz trading company) for the supposed purposes of maintaining secrecy and safety.
Additional Due Diligence Measures to Prevent Hiring of Fictitious Law Firms:
Use a "Zero Trust" model in these circumstances, which assumes no one should be trusted by default and every request should be verified.
Be cautious of law firms contacting you unexpectedly, especially if you have not reported the crime to any law enforcement or civil protection agencies.
Request video verification or documentation or a photo of their law license. If this cannot be readily provided, assume they are not legitimate.
Request verification of employment for anyone claiming to work for the US Government or law enforcement. You can call your local office for the associated government entity and request to verify the identity of the individual with whom you are communicating.
Keep records, including recordings of video chats of all interactions.
Require notarized proofs of identity from the supposed lawyers before continuing any further communications and transactions.
Victim Reporting
The FBI requests victims of fraudulent law firm scams, or those who suspect they may have been victimized, to report the suspicious activity to their local FBI field office and the FBI's Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov.
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Teens Are Still In Crisis Mode
40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless - but that's down from 42% two years ago.
Progress is happening, but 2 in 5 teens still need support.
The current reality:
• Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents ages 12 to 17 had a major depressive episode in the past year
• 1 in 8 youth reported serious thoughts of suicide
• 856,000 youth attempted suicide in the past year
• Many teens struggling don't get the help they need
Warning signs:
1. Your teen talks about wanting to die or feeling like a burden.
2. They're withdrawing from friends, giving away important belongings, or saying goodbye.
3. You notice extreme mood swings, dramatic changes in sleep, or eating habits.
What you can do right now:
• Ask direct questions. "How are you feeling about September?" works better than "Are you excited for school?"
• Validate without fixing. Say "August can feel overwhelming" instead of "You'll be fine."
• Spend time together. Take a walk, cook together, or watch a movie.
School transitions are naturally stressful, but persistent sadness, withdrawal, or talk about death requires immediate professional support.
Gail Cole shares her journey through her family's struggle with addiction and the tragic loss of her 22-year-old son.
In this powerful conversation, Gail reveals:
• How addiction can impact any family, regardless of background
• What it's really like living with an addict in your household
• Warning signs parents might miss in "normal" teens
• How to turn tragedy into advocacy and awareness
Gail's story reminds us that addiction doesn't discriminate. Her insights help other families recognize the signs and find hope even in the darkest moments.
The study analyzed data from over 3,300 adolescents aged 11-19. Teens with anxiety and depression are more likely to compare themselves to others online. They also feel their mood change based on likes and comments.
These teens reported feeling less control over their social media use. They were also less happy about the number of online friends they had compared to their peers.
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End the summer with good memories, not a DUI. Don’t drink and drive this Labor Day. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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Tomorrow’s Upper Saddle River PBA golf outing is being pushed up an hour earlier to try and avoid the pending thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breakfast and registration will begin at 6:45 AM and we will have a shotgun start for golf at 8 AM. We will see everybody bright and early at New York country club!
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PEARL RIVER, NY July 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – Another heat wave will hit the region during the first half of this week, and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) crews are ready to respond to any outages or other service problems that occur as a result of high temperatures and increased humidity.
Longer, more intense heat waves and stronger summer storms are becoming more frequent, and that’s why O&R’s continued investments to strengthen grid reliability are more critical than ever. In 2025 alone, O&R is investing $293 million to continue improving the reliability and resilience of its electric system.
The heat and increased demand for electricity to power air conditioners can pose challenges to the electric delivery system, and, in some instances, overheating electrical equipment and resulting in scattered power outages. O&R crews are prepared to respond to any issues that arise to make repairs and restore service.
The company urges customers to use energy efficiently to stay comfortable and safe during the heat wave. O&R is providing some cool tips to help customers try to stay comfortable and save money on energy.
• Turn down or turn off air conditioning in your home while you are away or at work to help lower your energy bill.
• Set your air conditioner to the highest temperature your comfort and health will allow to help you save money.
• Close all doors and windows in your home while the air conditioning is running to make things cooler at a lower price.
• Cook, bake, or perform other household activities that produce heat and humidity during the cooler times of the day and night.
• Pull your curtains and shades closed to help block out the sun and the heat of the day.
• Take advantage of your smart meter by viewing your energy usage and customized energy savings tips located in your online account at oru.com/MyAccount.
• Consider upgrading your older thermostats and appliances to ones that are more energy efficient. Smart thermostats can control the temperature in your home from anywhere. You can find customer-exclusive savings and rebates at MyORUStore.com
If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
• ORU.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 678797 (ORUPWR) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
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USR Alert: With a significant rise in the use of micromobility devices (bicycles, electric bicycles (e-bikes), and scooters) throughout the Borough and surrounding communities the Upper Saddle River Police Department is kicking off an Electric Bike Safety Campaign to raise awareness and keep our community and riders safe.
While these vehicles provide convenient and efficient transportation, all users must operate them safely, with accountability, and in full adherence to applicable laws. Recent concerns have arisen regarding the improper use of these micromobility devices, including reckless behavior that endangers both riders, pedestrians and motorists.
The first step of our safety campaign is to educate all on the rules governing these micromobility devices. This will help to ensure all residents, especially minors, understand the expectations for responsible use. All current and prospective micromobility device owners should review the links found below, which detail classifications, legal requirements, and usage restrictions. These vehicles are often sold without clear guidance on who may operate them or where they can be used, leading to misuse. Riders are reminded to use caution in public spaces, yield to pedestrians, and maintain control of their vehicles at all times.
As noted above the department’s primary approach is education and prevention to support safe and lawful riding; however, when necessary, enforcement actions, including warnings, fines, or equipment impoundment, may be used to address continued violations.
Know the Rules Before You Ride
To avoid confusion and potential violations, we encourage all users and families to review the following official guidance:
New Jersey Micromobility Guide – 2025 njbikeped.org/micromobility/
NJ Bicycle & E-Bike Law Overview njbikeped.org/bicycle-laws/
E-bike safety prompts warning from NJ police. What’s legal in New Jersey?
vtc.rutgers.edu/e-bike-safety-prompts-warning-from-nj-police-whats-legal-in-new-jersey/
These resources outline:
The different classifications of e-bikes and scooters
Age and helmet requirements
Where devices can and cannot be operated (e.g., streets, sidewalks, trails)
Speed limits and transit rules
Riding Responsibly: Everyone Plays a Role
Whether you’re riding a traditional bike, an e-bike, or a scooter, we ask that you remain alert, courteous, and in control at all times. These devices can create safety risks when used improperly, especially around children, in parks, or along walkways. Please keep in mind: always yield to pedestrians, ride at safe and controlled speeds, avoid sidewalks and restricted areas unless permitted, and follow all traffic signs, signals, and local rules.
Respect Our Public Facilities: No Bicycles or E-Bikes on Courts or Fields
We want to remind all residents, especially parents and young riders, that bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and similar equipment are strictly prohibited on tennis courts and athletic fields.
Community awareness and involvement are essential to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all. If you observe the unsafe or improper use of e-bikes, scooters, or similar devices, please contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department immediately.
If you have any questions about e-bike and scooter regulations, local ordinances, or safe riding practices please don't hesitate to contact Officer David Bonagura at dbonagura@usrpd.net or Lieutenant William Lynch at wlynch@usrpd.net. Both officers can also be reached by calling 201-327-2700.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in keeping our community safe.
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The sober summer shift is happening
38% of people under 35 don't drink anymore - that's a massive jump from 20 years ago. Gen Z is leading this change, and for good reason.
What they're choosing instead:
• Sober-curious meetups and creative workshops
• Non-alcoholic bars with craft mocktails that actually taste good
• Fitness activities like rock climbing and group hikes
• Board game cafes and gaming lounges for real connection
Research shows people who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence later in life.
Your teen's brain is still developing into their mid-20s. Every sober choice protects their future decision-making, memory, and emotional regulation.
The real benefits teens are discovering:
• Waking up energized every morning instead of dealing with hangovers
• Having conversations they actually remember
• Building memories without shame or regret
• Money is still in their bank account
How to support this shift: Stock your fridge with interesting non-alcoholic options. Celebrate their choices. Create space for them to host friends at home.
Most importantly - normalize that having fun doesn't require substances.
On June 24, the Northern Highlands Class of 2025 celebrated graduation night safely at Project Graduation.
The results:
• Zero alcohol-related incidents among participating graduates
• Safe arrival home the next morning
• Memories made without regret or legal consequences
This overnight, alcohol-free celebration happened right after the graduation ceremony. Surprise activities kept graduates engaged and entertained throughout the night.
Graduation night traditionally ranks as one of the most dangerous nights for teen drinking and driving. Project Graduation eliminates those risks!
Schools, parents, local businesses, police departments, and USRA came together to sponsor this program. When the whole community gets involved, prevention works.
USRA proudly supported Project Graduation because it aligns with our mission to prevent substance abuse while celebrating our youth's achievements.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
As a ten-year veteran and Lead Officer at both Allendale School District and Northern Highlands, he shares:
• How the Not Even Once Program directly impacts teens in our community
• Real stories of students who benefited from prevention education
• The connection between substance abuse and criminal behavior patterns
• Why early intervention makes all the difference
Officer Azevedo's insights show how school-police partnerships create safer environments for our youth.
The report states that "in the United States, males and females have a 1 in 1000 risk of dying from alcohol use if they consume more than 7 drinks per week. This risk increases to 1 in 100 if they consume more than 9 drinks per week.”
Even at one drink per day, men face a 51% increased risk of esophageal cancer and women face a 37% increased risk of liver cirrhosis compared to non-drinkers
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“Officer Ace” is the best and his LEAD program has such a positive impact!
One of the best things I've read on social media! Bravo. My line - I'd rather eat dessert than drink calories.
Kudos to Gen Z!
Attention USR Residents:
All crossings over the Saddle River within town are closed, except for Old Stone Church Road.
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Do you know me? Found in the area of Grandview/Oak. Dog is at our HQs, please contact us if you know the dog or owner at 2013272700.
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USR Alert: Upper Saddle River is switching to Civic Ready Plus for both emergency and informational notifications. This system will replace RAVE by October 1, 2025. We are asking all community members to sign up using the link provided below. The link will allow you to choose your method(s) of notification (i.e. text, email, voice). The link provides a “default setting” for Emergency Alerts. You will notice this box will be automatically checked. If you would like to also receive non-emergency notifications (construction, road closures, event details), you must manually check the box labeled “Events”. The Upper Saddle River Police Department strongly recommends receiving both the Emergency Alerts and Events Notifications.
In order to facilitate ample time for the sign-up period, the USRPD will continue to utilize RAVE for messages throughout the summer months. The transition to Civic Ready Plus as the lone notification system for the borough will be complete by October 1, 2025.
Residents will also be able to sign up for Civic Ready Plus after the October transition date.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Upper Saddle River Police Dispatcher Ryan Jennings at 201-327-2700.
www.usrtoday.org/244/Alerts-Notifications
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With rainstorms becoming more frequent, please take a moment to check out this important link to stay informed and prepared.
www.weather.gov
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook