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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – Local authorities have released official findings following a heartbreaking incident over the weekend. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conclusion of a joint investigation into a fatal vehicle fire that occurred on Campbell Avenue on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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WALLINGTON, NJ – A quiet morning on Strong Street was shattered this weekend after a medical call transitioned into a major criminal investigation. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old Sean McAvinue on charges including first-degree attempted murder.
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LYNDHURST, NJ – New details have emerged regarding a heavy police presence and subsequent death investigation that took place on Lake Avenue last Thursday. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella released an update clarifying the events surrounding the death of 38-year-old Brendan R. Trivisonno.
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Washington DC, A wave of newly declassified documents related to the 2019 “Russian Hoax” ,impeachment of President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the American electorate. The release has sparked fresh questions about the origins of the Ukraine investigation and the conduct of federal officials during that period.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you see crews in the trees behind Ridgewood High School this week, don’t be alarmed—it’s all part of a major push to keep the lights on. PSE&G has officially launched its annual vegetation management program, aimed at preventing power outages by pruning branches that threaten overhead electrical lines.
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Wasington DC, the battle lines between the FBI and the media have officially been redrawn. On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a staggering $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine, labeling a recent profile of his leadership as a “malicious hit piece” designed to derail his career.
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Montville NJ, While the Montville flight made history, a new three-month pilot program is bringing the “future of food” to the masses in Green Brook. Grubhub, in partnership with Dexa and the multi-concept food hall Wonder, has officially launched a commercial drone delivery test.
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Ridgewood NJ,The “Sub Above” is officially heading to Wall Street. Jersey Mike’s Subs has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), signaling a massive shift for the sandwich industry and a high-stakes bet by private equity giant Blackstone.
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Newark NJ, Commuters in the Garden State have a few more reasons to look forward to their daily trek. NJ TRANSIT has officially unveiled a fresh lineup of food and beverage partners at three of its busiest hubs: Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station, and Maplewood Station.
The initiative isn’t just about grabbing a quick snack; it’s a strategic move to transform transit hubs into community destinations while padding the agency’s “non-farebox” revenue through The LAND Plan.
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Washington DC, The National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly operating one of the world’s most powerful—and dangerous—AI models, Claude Mythos Preview, even as its own parent organization, the Department of Defense (DoD), warns that the developer, Anthropic, is a “supply-chain risk.”
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EMERSON, NJ – A dramatic scene unfolded in the heart of Emerson late Monday afternoon after a two-vehicle collision sent an electric SUV barreling through the walls of a local office building.
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Ridgewood NJ, At Ridgewood High School, a classroom is more than four walls—it is a space where lives are shaped. But right now, one of those vital spaces is under threat. A grassroots movement is surging across social media as students, parents, and alumni fight to save Mr. Lefer, a beloved educator reportedly facing a layoff due to recent district budget cuts.
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MAHWAH, NJ — How does a family survive the unthinkable and go on to build a legacy in America? For Gerald Zaks, answering that question became a lifelong mission.
Continue reading Bearing Witness: How One Mahwah Man is Keeping His Family’s WWII Legacy Alive
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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NJ — Local infrastructure improvements are hitting the pavement this week. The Township of Washington has officially kicked off a multi-day road improvement project in partnership with Frank Macchione Inc.
Continue reading Heads Up, Washington Township! Major Road Closures and Paving Start This Monday
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — A chaotic Friday morning unfolded on the Boulevard as the New Milford Fire Department (NMFD) and police dealt with two separate, interconnected motor vehicle accidents just blocks apart, resulting in three hospitalizations and a significant road closure.
