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Make an Impact: Ho-Ho-Kus Announces 6th Annual Borough-Wide Earth Day Clean-Up for April 24th

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Earth Day 2026: Join the 6th Annual Ho-Ho-Kus Borough-Wide Litter Clean-Up!

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Calling all volunteers! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and show some love to our beautiful community. The Friends of Ho-Ho-Kus, in partnership with the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Shade Tree & Beautification Committee, is thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Litter Clean-Up in celebration of Earth Day.

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Ride Smart in Ridgewood: Police Launch “Bicycle Junction” Series to Tackle E-Bike Safety and Local Laws

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Bicycle Junction: Ridgewood Police Launch New 12-Part E-Bike & Safety Series

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Ridgewood NJ, With the arrival of warmer weather, the Village of Ridgewood is seeing more families and young riders on the road than ever before. To ensure everyone stays safe and informed, the Ridgewood Police Department has officially launched “Bicycle Junction,” an engaging 12-part video series designed for riders of all ages.

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Smoke on Franklin Turnpike: Waldwick Firefighters Race to Secure Office Building After Afternoon Alarm

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HVAC Malfunction Sparks Emergency Response at Waldwick Office Building

photos courtesy of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD)

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WALDWICK, NJ — A swift response by the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) prevented a potentially serious situation this afternoon on Franklin Turnpike.

At approximately 5:14 p.m., the WFD received a report of smoke filling the second floor of a local office building. Given the location and the time of day, crews moved quickly to secure the scene and ensure the safety of any remaining occupants.

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Junior Firefighters in Training: FMBA Local 47 Hosts “Take Your Children to Work Day” in Ridgewood

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Hoses and Hydrants: Ridgewood’s “Junior Firefighters” Take Over the Station for a Day of Real Training

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of first responders got a taste of the action this week as Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 hosted its annual “Take Your Children to Work Day.” It was far from a typical day at the office. While many children spend the day shadowing their parents in cubicles or meetings, the children of Ridgewood’s bravest traded pens for nozzles, experiencing firsthand what it takes to protect the Village.

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Drones, Detectives, and Delivery: How Ridgewood Kids Experienced Local Government for a Day

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Future Leaders Take Over: Ridgewood Celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day 2026

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local government got a youthful makeover this week as the Village of Ridgewood hosted its annual Bring Your Child to Work Day. The event offered young residents a rare “all-access pass” to see exactly what goes into keeping one of Bergen County’s most vibrant communities running smoothly.

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Oradell Officer and Hackensack Fire Crew Save Hockey Player’s Life After Sudden Collaps

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Miracle on the Ice: How Quick Thinking and Teamwork Saved a Life at the Hackensack Ice House

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Hackensack NJ, A routine evening at the Hackensack Ice House nearly turned tragic on April 22nd when a goalie collapsed mid-game. What followed was a masterclass in emergency response, proving that when seconds count, the combination of bystander intervention and professional expertise is the ultimate lifeline.

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Airbag Thieves Strike Teaneck: 13 Vehicles Burglarized in 30-Second “Smash and Grab” Spree

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Teaneck Police Issue Alert: String of Overnight Car Burglaries Targets High-Value Airbags

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TEANECK, NJ — Authorities in Teaneck are calling on the public for assistance following a sophisticated spree of vehicle burglaries that took place in the early morning hours of April 22, 2026. Detectives report that over a dozen vehicles were targeted, with thieves focusing on a specific and costly automotive component: airbags.

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Record-Breaking Raid: Feds Seize “Millions of Dollars” in Fentanyl and AK-47s from Clifton Apartment Complex

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Historic Bust: Millions in Fentanyl and Meth Seized in Record-Breaking New Jersey Raid

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NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have announced one of the largest narcotics seizures in the history of the state following a massive raid in Passaic County. Nankel Stuardo Solorzano, 46, of Clifton, New Jersey, now faces life in prison after law enforcement uncovered a staggering “stash” of deadly drugs and high-powered weaponry.

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Three Ways Employees Benefit from Business’s Using AI

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If you strip away the buzzwords, most people just want work to feel a bit easier. A bit calmer. A bit more worthwhile. And it’s no wonder, particularly with over 80% of workers feeling overwhelmed by too much information.

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Discover the Shad Moon: A Journey into Indigenous Traditions and Colonial History at New Bridge Landing

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Chwame Gischuch: Experience the “Shad Moon” Festival at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, This spring, step back in time and witness the seasonal rebirth of the Hackensack River valley. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society invites you to Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon, an immersive cultural event at Historic New Bridge Landing.

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Arbor Day 2026: How You Can Help Ridgewood Reach Its Ambitious Goal of Planting 250 New Trees

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Celebrate Arbor Day: Help “Re-Tree” Ridgewood and Secure Our Green Future

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Ridgewood NJ, Tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, marks Arbor Day—a day that stands apart from all other holidays. While most celebrations look back at history, Arbor Day looks forward. By planting and caring for trees today, we ensure clean air, cooling shade, and vital habitats for generations of Ridgewood residents to come.

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Seeds of Change: How Ridgewood Students Are Planting a Greener Future One Acorn at a Time

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The Acorn Project: Ridgewood Students Lead the Charge for a Greener Future

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A fresh environmental movement is taking root across the Ridgewood Public School District, led by a generation of students committed to restoring the local ecosystem.

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Tragedy in North Jersey: Missing 20-Year-Old Student Emilio Acosta Found in Hackensack River

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Tragic Update: Missing Weehawken College Student Found in Hackensack River

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Hackensack NJ, The search for a missing Hudson County college student has come to a somber conclusion. Officials confirmed Wednesday that the body of 20-year-old Emilio Acosta was recovered from the Hackensack River in Secaucus last week.

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Apple’s Impossible Act: How Tim Cook Silenced the Critics and Built a $3 Trillion Empire

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The Man Who Thought Differently About “Think Different”: Why Tim Cook’s Legacy is Unbeatable

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Cupertino, California, When Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, the tech world was convinced Apple’s “Golden Age” was over. The conventional wisdom was blunt: you don’t replace a once-in-a-generation visionary. You don’t follow the man who turned a struggling computer company into a cultural juggernaut.

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New Jersey State Police Finally Identify 1979 Homicide Victim—But a Killer Is Still at Large

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The “Man in the Lee Jacket”: NJ State Police Identify 1979 Cold Case Victim—Do You Know Him?

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Quinton Township NJ, After 45 years of mystery, a “John Doe” discovered in a shallow grave in Salem County finally has a name. But while the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) now know who he was, they still don’t know who killed him.

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