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Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection
Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in Englewood Cliffs Wednesday morning, June 19, authorities said. The 47-year-old man was struck at the intersection of E. Palisade and Sylvan avenues at 10:50 a.m., Englewood Police Detective Lt. Ronald Waldt said. Officers administered aid until EMTs and paramedics arrived. The cyclist was taken to Englewood Hospital. The 34-year-old Mercedes Sprinter van operator remained on scene. Google Maps The intersection is a busy one and the route a popular one among cyclists, who often ride along Route 9W toward Rockland County. Have photos? Email…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County
Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County A 56-year-old cyclist was flown to a nearby hospital after falling down a steep hill in Hunterdon County and losing consciousness, authorities said. The Pittstown woman was cycling on the Delaware-Raritan Canal Tow Path when she lost control of her bicycle and ran down a steep slope into a wooded area around 3:35 p.m. Sunday Oct. 23, a press release from Lambertville Police said. The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad arrived to take the unconscious woman out of the woods and to Ely Field, which is next to the Lambertville Public School. From there, the woman was flown to R…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey
Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey Cyclists have taken to social media to detail the horrific crash that killed their beloved friend and fellow rider over the weekend. Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford, was riding south Sykesville Road with a group of cyclists when she was struck by the truck heading in the same direction on Dec. 4, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Department Acting Officer-in-Charge Sgt. Mike Davison said. A fellow cyclist detailed the incident on social media. "This was a selfish and senseless act made by someone who maybe was trying to get someplace one minute s…

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by Joe Gomez & Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal
She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal A New York woman rocked more than just Fort Lee's annual Rock the River Race on Sunday. Moments after crossing the finish line, Thomas Susarchick proposed to girlfriend Ariel Hidalgo, who he met six years ago at the same race, ABC7 reports. And yes, Hidalgo rocked the rock. The annual run begins at the Ross Dock picnic area at the Palisades Interstate Park. Thousands of runners and cyclists attend each year. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

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by Cecilia Levine