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Fierce Backlash Ignites After Elissa Slotkin Claims Stricter Voter Laws Mean Democrats “Can’t Win”

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Unearthed Video: Sen. Elissa Slotkin Admits SAVE America Act Poses Major Threat to Democratic Election Wins

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Washington DC, A major legislative battle over election integrity has taken a dramatic turn after a video surfaced featuring Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) making controversial remarks about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

In the recently unearthed video, Slotkin admitted that the passing of the voter integrity bill would make it significantly harder for Democrats to win future elections nationwide—a comment Republicans have quickly seized on as proof of “saying the quiet part out loud.”

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Election Security Showdown: DHS Secretary Mullin Targets California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania Over Voter Roll Red Flags

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DHS Warns Four States of Massive Non-Citizen Voter Registration Red Flags

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Trenton NJ, In a major development regarding national election integrity, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has issued an urgent warning to election officials in four key states. Official letters have been dispatched to secretaries of state following a preliminary federal review that allegedly uncovered more than 250,000 potential non-citizens registered on state voter rolls.

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Sneak Peek Tour of Ridgewood’s New Bergen County History and Cultural Center Highlights Local Talent

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Ridgewood Unveils New Bergen County History and Cultural Center at Historic Zabriskie House

photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, The highly anticipated transformation of a local historic landmark has taken a major step forward. According to the Ridgewood Village Manager, community leaders and local organizations recently gathered for an exclusive “sneak peek” open tour of the brand-new Bergen County History and Cultural Center.

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A Late-Night Crash on East Ridgewood Avenue Ends in Field Sobriety Test and Arrest

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Late-Night Crash on East Ridgewood Avenue Leads to Sobriety Test and Arrest

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Ridgewood NJ, A quiet Saturday evening in downtown Ridgewood took a dramatic turn after a multi-vehicle collision left several cars heavily damaged and one driver in police custody.

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Paramus Retail Theft Escalates: Shoplifting Duo Flees After Injuring Paramus Dollar Tree Manage

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Paramus Retail Theft Escalates: Two Arrested After Dollar Tree Manager Assaulted

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Paramus NJ, A routine shoplifting incident at a local Paramus shopping center quickly escalated into a violent physical altercation, leaving a store manager injured and two Bergen County residents facing severe felony charges.

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Fort Lee Crosswalk Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead: Investigation Ongoing

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Pedestrian Fatally Hit by SUV on Main Street in Fort Lee; Police Investigation Underway

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FORT LEE, NJ — A tragic morning accident in Bergen County has claimed the life of a pedestrian. Local authorities are actively investigating a fatal collision that occurred at a busy intersection in Fort Lee on Wednesday morning, July 15.

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Hackensack Stop & Shop Sells $331,190 Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket

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Lucky Lottery Player Hits $331,190 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot in Hackensack

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A lottery player in Bergen County is waking up a whole lot richer this week. The New Jersey Lottery announced on Wednesday that a single lucky ticket matched all five numbers to claim a massive $331,190 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.

If you bought a lottery ticket recently in the Hackensack area, it is time to check your numbers!

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60 Years of Service: Bergen County Honors Paramus Korean War Hero Herman “Bud” Ehrenberg

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Bergen County Honors Korean War Veteran and Paramus Fire Legend Herman “Bud” Ehrenberg

photos courtesy of the Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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PARAMUS, NJ — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and local officials gathered this evening to pay tribute to a true pillar of the North Jersey community. Paramus resident and U.S. Army veteran Herman “Bud” Ehrenberg has officially been recognized as the Bergen County July Veteran of the Month.

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New Jersey Sparks Outrage: Why Governor Mikie Sherrill Refused to Lower Flags for Lindsey Graham

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Faces Heavy Backlash for Defying White House Half-Staff Directive for Lindsey Graham

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Trenton NJ, A brewing political firestorm is sweeping through Trenton. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing severe criticism from state lawmakers after state records revealed New Jersey flagpoles remained at full-staff, directly defying a White House proclamation ordering U.S. flags to fly at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Credits Trump for Historic 2026 World Cup Success

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Trump: “The American Dream Came to Reality”

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East Rutherford NJ, The 2026 World Cup has officially rewritten the history books, shattering records and bringing a massive global spotlight back to North American soil. But the biggest headline of the tournament’s closing weekend didn’t happen on the pitch—it happened inside Trump Tower.

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What Should You Do Immediately After a Rollover Accident?

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Immediately after a rollover accident, your priorities should be ensuring everyone’s safety, calling emergency services, seeking medical attention, documenting the scene if it is safe to do so, and notifying your insurance company. Taking these steps can protect your health, preserve important evidence, and strengthen any future legal or insurance claim.

Because rollover accidents often result in serious injuries and extensive vehicle damage, knowing what to do in the moments that follow is essential. The situation can be frightening and chaotic, but staying as calm as possible and following the right steps can reduce additional risks and help protect your legal rights.

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How a Saddle River Family is Turning Unimaginable Tragedy Into Lifesaving Hope

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Turning Tragedy Into Hope: Saddle River Man’s Heroic Legacy Honored at NJ Sharing Network 5K

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Saddle River NJ, On a powerful day filled with remembrance and hope, thousands gathered in New Providence, New Jersey, for the NJ Sharing Network’s annual 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF-sanctioned race.

Presented by MTF Biologics, this event stands as one of New Jersey’s largest and most recognized charitable 5Ks. It bridges the gap between organ and tissue donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and passionate volunteers—all united by a single mission: saving and enhancing lives.

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The Sweet Life Leaves NJ: Candy Giant Mars Wrigley Abandons Newark HQ in Latest Corporate Exodus

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The Sour Truth: Mars Wrigley Abandons Newark HQ as New Jersey’s Corporate Exodus Spikes

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Newark NJ, The corporate landscape in New Jersey just lost a massive piece of its sweetness. Mars Wrigley, the global confectionery powerhouse behind iconic brands like M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, and Skittles, has officially announced it is leaving its Newark headquarters. The candy titan filed a formal WARN notice indicating it will eliminate 307 local jobs by mid-October, shifting operations following a massive $100 million expansion of its Chicago headquarters.

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National Ice Cream Day is This Sunday! Here is How America’s Frozen Dessert Habits Have Drastically Changed

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National Ice Cream Day 2026: Chocolate Rules, Vanilla Slumps, and the Battle Over Mint Chip Intensifies!

Get Ready to Scoop: National Ice Cream Day Is Sunday, July 19!

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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars, stock your freezers, and ready your spoons! National Ice Cream Day is officially happening this Sunday, July 19, 2026.

While President Ronald Reagan made this delicious day official back in 1984, it’s unfortunately still not a national bank holiday—but we firmly believe we should all party like it is.

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Second Amendment Bombshell: Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey’s Assault Weapons Ban

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Landmark Ruling: Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey’s Historic Assault Weapons Ban and Magazine Limits

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Trenton NJ, In a massive victory for Second Amendment advocates, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a sweeping en banc ruling declaring New Jersey’s decades-old assault weapons ban and large-capacity magazine restrictions unconstitutional.

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