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Alert Firefighters Spot Flames While on Nearby Call, Saving Carlstadt Church From Major Roof Fire

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Quick Response by Carlstadt Firefighters Prevents Major Damage at Local Church

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Carlstadt NJ, A fast response by the Carlstadt Fire Department saved a local house of worship from severe structural damage on Thursday, August 27, after crews spotted flames along the building’s exterior roofline while handling a separate call nearby.

The incident unfolded near the intersection of Broad and Madison streets in Carlstadt. According to Carlstadt Fire Department Public Information Officer Jarrett Milligan, firefighters were initially investigating an odor of smoke at a nearby garage when units noticed visible smoke rising from the roof of Iglesia Bautista Hispana Church.

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57 Bergen County Heroes Honored at Moving State Service Medal Ceremony at Paramus Veterans Home

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Honoring Our Heroes: 57 Veterans Awarded State Service Medals at Paramus Veterans Home

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Paramus NJ, In a deeply moving ceremony held at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home, 57 local military veterans were officially presented with State Service Medals by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

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Major Building Supply Acquisition in North Jersey: Kuiken Brothers Expands Footprint with Purchase of Paramus Building Supply

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Kuiken Brothers Acquires Paramus Building Supply: Expanding Service and Inventory Across Northern New Jersey

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Paramus NJ, Kuiken Brothers Company has reached an official agreement to acquire Paramus Building Supply, including its strategic retail and supply locations in Paramus and Bergenfield, New Jersey.

For builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout Bergen County and the surrounding region, this acquisition brings together two long-standing, highly respected local teams to offer deeper product inventory, enhanced logistics capabilities, and faster job-site delivery.

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It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again : Both Ridgewood High School Stadium & Stevens Fields Closed Indefinitely Due to Safety Tests

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Breaking: Stadium Field and Stevens Field Closed Indefinitely Following Failed GMAX Safety Tests

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Ridgewood NJ, Local high school athletic schedules face major disruptions this fall season following an urgent update regarding community sports facilities. Latest surface testing results confirm that both Stadium Field and Stevens Field have failed mandatory shock-absorption evaluations, forcing an immediate, temporary shutdown of both locations.

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Ridgewood Unites to Save Fall Sports: Village Offers Field Support Amid High School Field Closures

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Ridgewood Community Steps Up as RHS Fields Close Indefinitely

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Ridgewood NJ, Following the sudden, indefinite closures of both Stadium Field and Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School (RHS), local officials are stepping in to ensure youth sports can proceed this fall.

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Ridgewood Schools Reopen Tuesday: Back-to-School Traffic Safety Guide

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Back to School in Ridgewood: Vital Traffic Safety Reminders for Drivers

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools officially kick off the new academic year on Tuesday, September 1. As neighborhood streets fill with walking students, school buses, and morning drop-off traffic, local officials and district leaders urge all drivers to exercise heightened caution and vigilance throughout the community.

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Ridgewood Remembers the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Honoring the 12 Local Lives Lost and How to Visit the Library’s Moving “Portraits” Memorial Exhibit

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Ridgewood Remembers: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of September 11

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Ridgewood NJ, Twenty-five years after the solemn morning of September 11, 2001, the Village of Ridgewood continues to honor, remember, and reflect on the tragic events that altered our nation forever.

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Behind Ridgewood’s Polished Image: Lawsuit and Civil Rights Findings Expose Growing Accountability Crisis in School System

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Behind the Image: Lawsuit and Discrimination Findings Expose Deep Concerns in Ridgewood Public Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood, New Jersey, long celebrated for its high-performing school district and idyllic community reputation, is facing an urgent accountability crisis. Beneath the polished exterior, growing legal challenges and state civil rights findings are exposing serious concerns regarding student safety, institutional response, and systemic inequality.

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Historic Immigration Scam Crackdown: Largest Mass Visa Revocation in US History

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US Preparing Historic Mass Visa Revocation: Up to 200,000 Business and Tourism Visas Targeted

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Washington DC, The U.S. State Department, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is preparing what could become the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history. The sweeping immigration enforcement measure targets up to 200,000 foreign nationals holding temporary visitor visas who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

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What to Check Around Your Home Before Summer Heat Takes Over

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Most people wait until a room feels like a sauna before they do anything about it. By then, the fix is expensive, the wait for a technician is long, and the damage to your equipment may already be done. Running through a short list of home checks before the serious heat arrives is one of the highest-value habits a homeowner can build. This is not about a full renovation. It is about knowing exactly where to look, in order of impact, so nothing gets missed.

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What Remote Workers Get Wrong About Their Workplace Rights

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Roughly 1 in 5 American workers signs in from home. Most of them assume that working remotely automatically means fewer rules, more freedom, and fewer legal headaches. That assumption is quietly costing workers real money, real jobs, and real legal standing every year.

Remote work did not create a rights-free zone. Your employer’s obligations to you don’t dissolve when your commute disappears. What changed is how those obligations apply, and the gap between what workers believe and what the law actually says has never been wider.

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Adam Sandler and All-Star Cast Take Over Downtown Ridgewood for ‘Grown Ups 3’ Filming

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Hollywood Hits Bergen County: ‘Grown Ups 3’ Takes Over Downtown Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown Ridgewood turned into a full-fledged movie set this week as Adam Sandler and the star-studded ensemble of Grown Ups 3 officially kicked off production on East Ridgewood Avenue.

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Ridgewood Water Issues Safety Reminder: How to Identify Authorized Utility Workers

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Protecting Your Home: How to Verify Official Ridgewood Water Personnel

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Ridgewood NJ, Maintaining public safety and community trust is a top priority for Ridgewood Water. Whether utility crews are performing routine system maintenance, responding to emergency service calls, or working on major infrastructure upgrades in your neighborhood, knowing how to identify authorized personnel is essential for home security.

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NJ Transit Reports $3.9M Deficit from FIFA World Cup Operations at MetLife Stadium

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Lower Ridership and Penn Station Shutdowns: The Real Cost of NJ Transit’s World Cup Service

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit posted a net financial loss of nearly $4 million while providing transit services during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though agency leadership noted the tournament performed far better financially than standard special events at MetLife Stadium.

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Delaware Man Charged After Bus Assault and Unlawful Restraint on NJ Route 17 in Mahwah

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Delaware Man Charged Following Sexual Assault on Route 17 Bus in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, A Delaware man faces multiple criminal charges after reportedly assaulting a fellow passenger aboard an interstate bus traveling through Bergen County, New Jersey.

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