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Union Firefighters Respond to Two Overturned Vehicles from Parkway ...
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Governor Murphy Visits Hackensack, Announces American Rescue Plan Firefighter ...
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A Treat for Moms on Mother's Day from the Union Police
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Two Accidents Close Route 22 East at Different Times Tuesday Night/Wednesday ...
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Union Firefighters Respond Two Car Accidents Monday Evening
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Union Firefighters Tackle Dormer Fire at Colonial Avenue Home
By KATHY CRYAN
May 20, 2022UNION, NJ – When Union firefighters arrived at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway North early Thursday morning, they found two vehicles involved upside down, one wedged onto the highway divider.
Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi said one driver stated that the driver of a third car was the cause of the accident and fled the scene. The accident ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office.
“Confronted by new ...
UNION, NJ - Moms got an extra special treat on Sunday from the Union police when they visited the Dunkin' Donuts on Morris Avenue near Town Hall.
Members of the Union Police Department's Community Policing Bureau were on hand to give moms a donut or munchkin, a cup of coffee, and a free rose.
"We're here on Mother's Day to celebrate with all the moms who ...
UNION, NJ - It was a busy few hours on Route 22 East late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning with a motorcycle accident and a rollover accident closing down lanes of the roadway.
At just after 10:00 Tuesday night, Union firefighters were called to Route 22 East near the Chick-fill-A for a car vs. motorcycle accident. Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi said the motorcyclist ...
UNION, NJ - Union firefighters responded to two motor vehicle accidents within 15 minutes of each other Monday evening.
At 7 p.m., firefighters were called to Valley Street and Springfield Avenue for an accident involving an overturned vehicle, with possible injuries. Emergency personnel found one car on its side with one minor injury. According to a township official, the injured ...
UNION, NJ - A report of smoke coming from a home's roof on Colonial Avenue was reported to Union firefighters at just after 6:00 Thursday evening.
According to Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi, Engine 2 was already on scene for a brush fire at the house next store. Firefighters investigated and found fire burning underneath vinyl siding of the second floor dormer. Ricciardi ...
UNION, NJ – Union Police Director Dan Zieser walked out of police department headquarters on Thursday morning to cheers and good wishes from township officials, peers, family and friends.
“This ceremony is special to us today,” said Deputy Director Chris Donnelly, “because we’re honoring an individual, a gentleman, and a true leader who dedicated 50 ...
UNION, NJ - Need a chuckle?
Union's local men and women of law enforcement will be hosting a Comedy Night on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. in the Union High School auditorium. The event will feature emcee former NYPD officer Mark DeMayo and Pretty Rikki, Wil Sylvince, Ruperto Vanderpool, and UPD's own DJ Danny T.
All proceeds from the event will go toward the Union ...