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‘Cybersecurity Is Public Safety’: Bergen Prosecutor & Rep. Gottheimer Mobilize to Shield Vital Infrastructure

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Protecting Public Utilities: Bergen County Officials and Federal Partners Mobilize Against Cyber Threats

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PARK RIDGE, N.J. — As digital threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to escalate nationwide, federal, state, and local leaders gathered in Park Ridge to spotlight new federal initiatives aimed at safeguarding municipal water and electric systems from cyber-attacks.

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2 Years in Federal Prison: Rutherford Man Sentenced After Stealing $670K in COVID Relief Funds

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Bergen County Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for $670K COVID-19 Relief Fraud

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Rutherford, N.J. — A Rutherford, New Jersey man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for his role in orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $670,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, federal officials announced.

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‘Scars That Never Healed’: Renowned Columnist Mike Kelly to Host 9/11 Author Event at Ridgewood Public Library

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‘After Ground Zero’: Journalist Mike Kelly to Discuss 9/11 Legacy and Unhealed Scars at Ridgewood Public Library

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Award-winning journalist and columnist Mike Kelly will visit the Ridgewood Public Library on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM to present his powerful book, After Ground Zero: Everyday Americans and the Unhealed Scars of 9/11.

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Ridgewood Property Taxes Up 4.78%: Payment Deadline Extended to September 18 Without Interest

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Ridgewood Property Tax Bills Issued for 2026: Extended Grace Period and Rate Breakdown Announced

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Following official certification of the Bergen County tax rate, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark announced during Wednesday’s Village Council meeting that 2026 property tax bills are now available for payment online.

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Thinking of Running for Local Office? Deadline Nears for Ridgewood Council Nominations

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Deadline Approaching: Last Call for Ridgewood Village Council Nominating Packets

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Time is running out for registered voters in Ridgewood interested in serving their community on the Ridgewood Village Council.

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‘Wolves in White Coats’: Federal Report Alleges Millions in Medical Fraud over Pediatric Gender Care

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Damning HHS Report Alleges Hospitals Profited Millions from Youth Gender Treatments and Billing Tactics

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Washington DC, A bombshell 64-page report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), titled “Wolves in White Coats,” accuses major children’s hospitals and healthcare providers of profiting from gender-transition procedures for minors while engaging in widespread billing fraud.

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$264,000 Sparks Heated Debate in Ridgewood: Re-Election Candidates Defend Controversial Sports Funding

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Money Talks: Ridgewood Council Defends Accepting $264K in Sports Group Donations Ahead of Re-Election Run

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Local political tensions reached a boiling point last night as the Ridgewood Village Council voted 4-1 to formally accept $264,000 in private donations from local sports organizations.

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Overnight Emergency: Early-Morning House Fire Sparks Investigation in Glen Rock After Storms

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Bergen County Family Escapes Unharmed After Early-Morning House Fire in Glen Rock

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GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Bergen County family escaped uninjured early Thursday morning, August 13, after a fire broke out at a residential home on Hanover Place amid local storm activity.

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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Democrat Councilman Jailed in Bergen County on Weapons, Drug Charges

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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Democrat Councilman Glen Luciano Lodged in Bergen County Jail on Weapons, Drug Charges

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Glen A. Luciano, a former Democratic councilman in Englewood Cliffs, has been committed to the Bergen County Jail following a series of weapons, drug, and obstruction charges, according to county inmate records.

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How cryptocurrency holders can use shrminer to explore more income opportunities and easily Easily achieve a 4% daily increase in your digital assets

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SHR Miner, a leading global provider of cloud mining solutions, has announced a major expansion of its AI-driven platform, which is designed to offer cryptocurrency investors stable passive income. With over 5.5 million registered members worldwide, SHR Miner is setting new benchmarks for convenience, transparency, and profitability in the cloud mining industry.

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Hollywood Shocker: Paramount Threatens October Exit from California Amid $110B Merger Feud

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Hollywood Exodus? Paramount Threatens October Exit from California and NYC Amid $110B Merger Showdown

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. / NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a dramatic escalation of its multi-billion-dollar legal battle, Paramount is evaluating plans to pull its corporate and production operations out of California as early as October. The media conglomerate is also mulling moving CBS News away from its historic base in New York City.

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Summer of ’88 Throwback: Cheap Trick, ‘Coming to America,’ and a Midnight Blaze in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Today in Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department History: Remembering a Major 1988 Ardmore Road Fire Response

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HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — Looking back into the archives, the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department (HHKFD) recently shared a memorable local throwback to July 11, 1988—a night defined by pop culture hits and a major local emergency response.

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Bergen County Celebrates Korean Liberation Day: Honoring Culture, Heritage, and Community

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Bergen County Honors Korean Heritage and Traditions at Annual Korean Liberation Day Celebration

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Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County official leadership and community members gathered on Wednesday night to commemorate Korean Liberation Day, honoring the rich history, traditions, and vibrant contributions of the local Korean American community.

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Technical Glitch Disrupts Ridgewood CouncilMeeting Stream

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Technical Difficulties Impact Ridgewood Village Council Broadcast: How to Watch Alternative Streams

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Residents tuning in to last night’s Ridgewood Village Council meeting may have experienced broadcast interruptions due to an unexpected technical failure.

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Uncovered NJDEP Records Reveal New Contamination and Buried Waste at Ridgewood’s Schedler Property

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New NJDEP Records Reveal Chemical Contamination and Buried Solid Waste at Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Newly released records from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) shed light on the growing environmental complexities surrounding the Village of Ridgewood’s Schedler property.

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