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New Jersey Film Commission Wins First-Ever International Award for Bob Dylan Biopic “A Complete Unknown”

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission has earned its first Outstanding Film Commission Award, marking a milestone moment for the Garden State’s growing reputation as a film hub. The honor was presented on August 23, 2025, at the 12th Annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Trenton Democrats Block GOP Energy Relief Plan as NJ Families Face 20% Electric Bill Hike

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TRENTON, NJ — August 2025: As New Jersey families brace for a 20% spike in electricity bills, Senate Republicans pushed for a series of amendments aimed at lowering costs and holding regulators accountable. But Trenton Democrats struck down the proposals, sparking frustration among lawmakers who say families are being left to struggle under failed energy policies.

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Nancy Pelosi’s Stock Trades Spark Outrage: “Queen of Trading” or Insider Advantage?

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 2025: Nancy Pelosi, often dubbed the “Queen of Trading,” is once again facing intense scrutiny after her latest stock market win has reignited accusations of insider advantages in Congress.

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Car Fire on Garden State Parkway in Hillsdale Shuts Lane, Slows Traffic on Aug. 26

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HILLSDALE, NJ — August 26, 2025: Motorists traveling northbound on the Garden State Parkway through Bergen County experienced delays Tuesday after a car fire erupted near mile marker 167.7.

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DOJ Launches Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations After Trump Calls for Resignation

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Washington DC, The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly opened an investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, just one day after former President Donald Trump publicly urged her to step down.

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The Future of Digital Content Creation – How AI, Virtual Reality, and New Technologies Are Reshaping Creative Industries

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The digital content creation landscape is experiencing a revolutionary transformation that’s fundamentally changing how creators develop, distribute, and monetize their work. From artificial intelligence-powered tools to virtual reality experiences and digital avatars, technology is opening unprecedented opportunities for creative expression and audience engagement. As we advance into this new era, innovative concepts like avatar me are enabling creators to develop immersive digital personas that transcend traditional content boundaries, allowing for more engaging and personalized interactions with audiences across multiple platforms and mediums.

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Saddle River Considers $860K Property Purchase for Affordable Housing on East Allendale Road

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — Saddle River officials are considering the purchase of a 0.6-acre property at 22 E. Allendale Road for affordable housing, with the price set at $860,000. The proposal, introduced at the Aug. 18 Borough Council meeting, is set for a public hearing and vote on Sept. 15.

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Bergen Office Vacancy Rates Still High as Pandemic-Era Remote Work Transforms New Jersey’s Commercial Real Estate

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Hackensack NJ — More than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic emptied offices across New Jersey, vacancy rates remain stubbornly high—particularly in older suburban office buildings that have struggled to adapt to today’s hybrid workforce.

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Cliffside Park Sues Edgewater Over Fred Daibes’ Tower Blocking NYC Skyline Views

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CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ — A high-profile legal battle is unfolding along the Hudson River as Cliffside Park sues Edgewater over the construction of a massive development tied to disgraced developer Fred Daibes.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Seton Hall University Over Student’s Death in COVID Isolation

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South Orange NJ, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Seton Hall University by the family of a student who tragically died while in COVID isolation housing in 2021.

The case, brought by Sean McCartney and Donna Dockery, alleged that the university failed to protect their daughter, Kristen McCartney, a sophomore from North Carolina who suffered from epilepsy. The family claimed Seton Hall was negligent in providing proper care and safeguards, especially after moving her to an isolation dorm following a positive COVID test.

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Glen Rock Police: Senior Scammed Out of Jewelry in Bergen County by Woman Claiming She “Looked Like Her Mother”

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Glen Rock NJ — Glen Rock police are warning residents after an elderly woman was scammed out of her jewelry in an unusual distraction theft this past weekend.

According to police, the incident happened just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday near Glen and Maple avenues. The victim told officers that she was approached by a woman—described only as possibly being of Arab descent—who claimed the senior reminded her of her deceased mother.

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Train for Fall Races: North Jersey Masters Launches Beginner 5K & 10K Running Programs

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PARAMUS, NJ — Looking to get fit this fall and build confidence for your next race? The North Jersey Masters Running Club is kicking off its Beginner 5K and 10K Coached Training Programs, designed to help new and returning runners reach their goals—just in time for the Paramus Run on October 19, 2025.

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Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced criminal charges against 33-year-old YUSEF E. MUHAMMAD of Jersey City, NJ. These charges are related to a stabbing that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Monday, August 18, 2025, and were filed after an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Dealer Charged in OD of Garfield Man

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GASTON NAVARRO, 40, of Paterson, NJ on charges of strict liability for drug-induced death and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Dems Trying to Suppress County Tax Hike Data

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials are refusing to release important tax information to the Bergen County Republicans, thereby preventing tax information from getting to the public and hindering the fall 2025 GOP commissioners’ campaign, say representatives of the Republican candidates Jay Costa, John Dinice and Andrea Slowikowski.

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