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Ready to Master Painting? Highly Anticipated 8-Week Fine Art Studio Classes Launching in Nyack

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Unlock Your Creative Potential: New 8-Week Painting & Drawing Studio Classes Taught by Eric Santoli  in Nyack

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Ridgewood NJ, Art lovers, aspiring creators, and experienced painters—it’s time to pick up your brushes! Widespread demand is bringing structured fine art education back to Rockland County. Exciting new 8-week studio art classes are officially coming to Nyack, New York, starting late July/early August.

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Memory of Maywood’s Johnathan Torres Honored During NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life

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Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk 

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(NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.) – Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF-sanctioned race, presented by MTF Biologics. The event, which is one of New Jersey’s largest and most recognized charitable 5K events, brought together organ and tissue donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and volunteers united by a shared commitment to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. Funds raised will support the Sharing Network Foundation’s efforts to advance clinical innovation, provide family support, and expand public education and awareness programs.

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Celebrate America’s 250th Today: Walk the Revolutionary War Grounds at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Celebrate America’s 250th: Historic New Bridge Landing Hosts Special 4th of July Walking Tour & Rare Artifact Display

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River Edge Nj, If you are looking for an authentic way to celebrate America’s historic 250th birthday, look no further than one of New Jersey’s most critical Revolutionary War landmarks. The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) is hosting a special 250th Walking Tour of Historic New Bridge Landing today, July 4th, at 1:00 PM.

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Busted by the Task Force: Slovakian National Charged with Illegal Voting in NJ Midterms

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Election Integrity Crackdown: Middlesex County Man Charged with Illegal Voting and Citizenship Fraud

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Trenton NJ, A federal investigation has led to the arrest of a Middlesex County man accused of illegally casting a ballot in a federal election and lying to immigration authorities on his citizenship application.

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Chaos in NJ: Over 200,000 in the Dark as 50 MPH Gale Winds Batter Holiday Festivities

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Over 200,000 Without Power: Severe July 3rd Storms Tear Through New Jersey, Halting Transit and Holiday Events

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Jersey City NJ, A powerful line of severe thunderstorms tore through northern and central New Jersey during the evening of Friday, July 3, leaving more than 200,000 residents in the dark, scattering travel plans, and disrupting early Independence Day festivities across the state.

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Inside the Multi-State Raid: Oakland Man Gets 17+ Years for Cartel-Level Fentanyl Network

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Oakland Man Sentenced to 17+ Years After Federal Raid Uncovers Kilos of Fentanyl Hidden Around Children

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Oakland NJ, A major multi-state narcotics network has been dismantled, culminating in a massive federal prison sentence for an Oakland, New Jersey resident. Plinio Junior Pineda Lopez, 35, was sentenced to 210 months (17.5 years) in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for running a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring directly out of his suburban family home.

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4 Charged After Masked Gunmen Target Edgewater Spas: Inside the Massive Multi-Agency Takedown

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4 Charged After Masked Gunmen Target Edgewater Spas: Inside the Massive Multi-Agency Takedown

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Ridgewood NJ, A sophisticated multi-state investigation has officially taken down a crew accused of terrorizing local businesses in Bergen County. Four individuals face a sweeping 13-count grand jury indictment following a series of terrifying, masked armed robberies targeting spas along River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey.

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Heading to the 4th of July Parade Today? Why You Need to Leave an Hour Earlier

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Beat the Heat: Critical Schedule Changes Announced for 4th of July Parade & Festivities

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Ridgewood NJ, As we gear up to celebrate America’s historic 250th birthday, a shifting weather forecast is prompting a quick change of plans to keep everyone safe. Due to high temperatures expected tomorrow morning, organizers have officially adjusted the event timeline.

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Prehistoric Patriotism: Why a 16-Foot T. Rex Is Wearing a Colonial Hat in Leonia

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Prehistoric Patriotism: Why a 16-Foot T. Rex Is Wearing a Colonial Hat in Leonia

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Leonia NJ, Even creatures that have been extinct for 66 million years are getting into the holiday spirit for America’s milestone 250th birthday.

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Bergen County Zoo Announces Early Closure

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Heat Dome Alert: Bergen County Zoo Announces Early Closures and Event Cancellations

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As a punishing summer heat wave grips the region, local attractions are modifying operations to protect both visitors and wildlife.

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Ridgewood Farmers Market is Back Sunday June 28th

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Farm-to-Table Freshness: Why the Ridgewood Farmers Market Is Your Ultimate Sunday Destination

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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for the ultimate weekend ritual that supports local farmers and treats your tastebuds? Look no further than the heart of Bergen County.

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Hidden Toxins & Extreme Heat: Why NJ Environmentalists Are Demanding a Return to Natural Grass Fields

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Is Artificial Turf Safe for Kids? Mount Sinai Expert to Reveal Hidden Health and Heat Risks in Upcoming NJ Webinar

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Ridgewood NJ, The rapid expansion of artificial turf fields across New Jersey has sparked a fierce debate among parents, athletes, and local officials. While synthetic turf promises low maintenance, growing scientific evidence suggests it may come with significant environmental and health costs.

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Tour Bus in Ridgefield

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Tragedy in Ridgefield: 76-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Private Tour Bus

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Ridgefield NJ, A devastating pedestrian accident in Bergen County has claimed the life of an elderly man.

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Caught on Camera: New York Man Arrested After Running Over Paramus Gas Attendant in $50 Heist

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Paramus police have officially arrested and charged a New York man following a harrowing hit-and-run incident at a local Exxon station

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Paramus NJ, A routine gas station stop in Bergen County took a violent turn when a driver chose to run over an employee rather than pay his bill.

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Saturday on the Square! Ridgewood’s Massive 116th Fourth of July Birthday Bash & Schedule

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USA 250: Guide to Ridgewood’s 116th Fourth of July Celebration, Free Parking, & Fireworks

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Ridgewood NJ, The 250th anniversary of the United States—officially known as the Semiquincentennial—marks a historic 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This generational milestone is a unique opportunity for Americans to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead.

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