Nude Teen Photo Scandal, Child Porn Charges, Valley Plans in Top Local Headlines

Ridgewood Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Joseph Nizza, 26, is accused of attempting to send videos and images of prepubscent girls engaging in sex to undercover detectives.

Ridgewood police are demanding students delete nude photos of two freshman girls who sent images to male students using social media application SnapChat. 

Mob-Connected Glen Rock Man Makes Bail in Real Estate Fraud Case

Despite ties to organized crime, Paul Mancuso, 46, made bail after prosecutors charged him with swindling investors out of millions in phony real estate schemes.

Not increasing taxes would come at a great cost – public safety departments would lose several positions and not backfill vacant spots, Village Manager Ken Gabbert said. Mayor Paul Aronsohn says the cuts to cops and firemen are not an option.

Police: Burglar Had 30 Bags of Heroin Up His Butt

Accused of stealing a man's wallet in Fair Lawn, Justin Alvarez had a significant amount of heroin store in his anal cavity revealed during a search at the county jail, police said.

Details of Valley's Latest Expansion Plans Emerge

Though proposed hospital floor space is smaller in the most recent Valley Hospital expansion plan, other areas of the campus would be larger than previous plans called for. The planning board set a schedule for testimony over the next few months.

Glen Rock BOE Mulling Changes to Student Activity Fee

As opposed to just forcing students who participates in activities pay a fee, the Glen Rock school board is considering making all students pay the pied piper.

Council Weighs Sale of Municipal Garage

Ridgewood officials are exploring selling the inefficient municipal garage to developers to fund a new facility.

Ridgewood Council Passes Gun Control Resolution

In a 3-2 vote, the council passed a "symbolic" resolution two council members thought was beyond the purview of municipal government.