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Twp of Washington NJ, The County of Bergen and County Commissioner Steve Tanelli have officially named James Zaconie of the Township of Washington as the August Veteran of the Month, recognizing his lifelong dedication to military service and public safety across North Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, As summer winds down and the crisp autumn air approaches, there is no better time to embark on a new fitness journey—one that builds end-of-year confidence, lasting friendships, and physical strength.
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Montclair NJ, Three men—two from Montclair, New Jersey, and one from Kent, Washington—have officially pleaded guilty in federal court to terrorism-related charges involving conspiracy to support the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
The guilty pleas, announced by U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer, follow a joint investigation by the FBI and multi-agency Joint Terrorism Task Forces that intercepted the defendants at Newark Liberty International Airport and at their residences before they could fly overseas.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every dog owner loves their furry friend, but nobody enjoys yard cleanup duty. Enter Caleb Olson, an inventive creator who decided to tackle pet ownership’s dirtiest job using cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Fair Lawn NJ, In a major move to protect local ecosystems, combat climate change, and bring back native pollinators, the borough of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, has officially passed a landmark native plants ordinance.
photos courtesy of OLMC
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major milestone for community support in Passaic County, the Father English Food Pantry in the heart of Paterson, New Jersey, has officially opened the doors to its newly renovated facility.
photo Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-Bergen)
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Trenton NJ, Amid ongoing debates over New Jersey’s voter rolls, Assembly Republicans have introduced a pair of legislative solutions designed to overhaul the state’s election infrastructure and address non-citizen registration concerns.
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Trenton NJ, A growing debate over election oversight in Trenton has intensified as State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris, Passaic) calls on Governor Mikie Sherrill to fully cooperate with federal authorities regarding New Jersey’s voter registration system.
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Gaza, In what could be a defining shift in the Middle East conflict, Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a foundational roadmap for disarmament in Gaza.
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Chief Petty Officer Korey Booker, a native of Salem, New Jersey, and a 2010 graduate of Woodstown High School, is currently participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world’s premier international maritime warfare exercise held in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
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PASSAIC, NJ — A tragic multi-agency search operation came to a heartbreaking end on Friday, July 31, after the body of a missing 10-year-old girl was discovered in the Passaic River near the Market Street Bridge.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — A tragic afternoon in Bergen County ended in heartbreak after a missing toddler was discovered unresponsive in a neighborhood backyard swimming pool on Thursday.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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MAHWAH, NJ — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, alongside representatives from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (including Deputy Assistant Secretary Atchison) and members of the NJ Board of Agriculture, recently visited the Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO) Fresh Roots Farm to observe its innovative organic farming and sustainability practices firsthand.
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Ridgewood NJ, During recent work efforts at the Zabriskie-Schedler property, buried construction debris containing 9-by-9-inch asbestos floor tiles was discovered. The material was found in an area formerly known as the Shotmeyer property—a 0.358-acre parcel purchased by the Village in 2013 to form the contiguous site.
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown Ridgewood is gearing up for one of Bergen County’s most cherished end-of-summer traditions: the 34th Annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Car Show. Taking place on Friday, September 11, this family-friendly event promises an unforgettable evening featuring stunning automobiles, live entertainment, and a meaningful community gathering.
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