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Paramus NJ, exciting news for Paramus families! A brand-new Apple Montessori Preschool and Daycare is set to open its doors, offering top-quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
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Ridgewood NJ, the long-closed Van Neste Square bus station has been removed as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the downtown area. The Village Council, in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Central Business District Advisory Committee, is working to select a permanent replacement that aligns with Ridgewood’s historic charm.
Continue reading Van Neste Square Bus Station Removed, Temporary Shelter in Place
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Bergenfield NJ, Patrol Officer Jessica Lynn Hunter has won a significant legal victory against the Bergenfield Police Department, securing a six-figure settlement after a jury ruled in her favor. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment due to her service in the New Jersey National Guard.
Continue reading Bergenfield Officer Wins Lawsuit Over Military Service Discrimination
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Hillsdale NJ, a disciplinary hearing involving Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith was canceled last week after Smith and the borough of Hillsdale reached a settlement agreement, according to a statement from Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield. The chief also plans to retire on April 1, 2025.
Continue reading Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith Settles Disciplinary Matter, Plans to Retire
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) today announced the arrests of two individuals charged with Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) related offenses this week.
Continue reading NJ Attorney General Reports Large Increase in Suspected Predatory Activity Online
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities today announced that New Jersey investors have until May 22, 2025 to file claims for refunds from GS Partners under a multistate agreement resolving an investigation into alleged securities violations by the company and its affiliates.
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New Milford NJ, six individuals, including five teenagers and a 20-year-old man, have been charged in connection with a violent stabbing near a New Milford High School that left the victim seriously injured, Bergen County prosecutors announced.
Continue reading Six Charged in Brutal Stabbing Near New Milford High School
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Fair Lawn NJ, quick action by the Fair Lawn Police Department prevented a local resident from losing $35,000 in an elaborate scam on March 26, 2025.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Police Bust $35,000 Scam, Arrest Two Suspects
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Trenton NJ, former Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness, Christopher Neuwirth, has reached a $2.25 million settlement with the State of New Jersey to resolve his whistleblower lawsuit. At the same time, the New Jersey State Ethics Commission has officially dismissed all allegations that Mr. Neuwirth violated state ethics rules during his tenure.
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands is facing yet another lawsuit—this time from a patron who claims she was injured after being struck by one of the mall’s motorized stuffed animal rides.
Continue reading American Dream Mall Faces Another Lawsuit Over Motorized Stuffed Animal Rides
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old BHAVNA ANAND of Garfield, NJ, on charges of theft by deception and impersonation. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Garfield Freelance Travel Agent, Defrauded 82 Customers Throughout New Jersey
Product safety and quality in the healthcare sector are not options. Launching new medical devices, medicines, or diagnostic tools onto the market comes with rigorous validation to guarantee that they are safe and will deliver what they have to do to patients. Medical certifications are part of the process of validation to ensure products have undergone examined processes by experts and comply with international standards.
Continue reading The Role of Medical Certifications in Ensuring Product Quality and Safety
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North Bergen NJ, North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley is facing severe allegations from multiple officers who accuse him of fostering a toxic and abusive workplace culture. The claims, outlined in legal documents filed Wednesday, include spiking coffee with Viagra and Adderall, defecating on floors, and even poking an officer with a hypodermic needle.
Continue reading North Bergen Police Chief Accused of Disturbing Workplace Misconduct
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey residents, brace yourselves—your utility bills may soon be tied to your income level. In a controversial move, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved an “equity” plan that could lead to higher energy costs for middle- and high-income households while reducing bills for lower-income residents.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Latest Plan Could Mean Higher Utility Bills for Middle-Class Families