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ARTober is Here! Ridgewood Arts Foundation Opens Third Annual Month-Long Local Art Showcase

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MUST-SEE GALLERY: Ridgewood Arts Foundation Kicks Off ARTober with Exhibit Featuring Painting, Sculpture, and Photography at The Stable!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – It’s time to celebrate the vibrant local talent of Bergen County! The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) is excited to announce the launch of its third annual ARTober Exhibit, a month-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the diverse work of local artists.

The exhibit officially opens TODAY at The Stable (259 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ) and will run through October 28, 2025.

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The final Village of Ridgewood Council Chat this Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 am

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Ridgewood NJ, the final Council Chat of the year will take place this Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Caucus Room on the 4th floor of Village Hall. If you would like to talk with two of our elected officials, please call 201-670-5500, ext. 2206 to reserve a time slot. Walk-ins also are welcome, but residents with appointments will be accommodated first.

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New Jersey’s Small Business Owners Back Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, and Pro-Small-Business Candidates for Assembly

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TRENTON, N.J.- NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee, has announced its endorsement of businessman and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) New Jersey PAC, whose members are New Jersey small business owners, overwhelmingly supported backing Ciattarelli based on his record and platform and will work hard to make the Voice of Small Business heard in this election.

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Rollover Crash in Fair Lawn: Driver Miraculously Escapes Serious Injury on Owen Avenue

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CLOSE CALL: Vehicle Rolls Over on Fair Lawn’s Owen Avenue—How Emergency Crews Managed the Dramatic Thursday Night Crash.

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A dramatic single-vehicle accident shook the 300 block of Owen Avenue in Fair Lawn Thursday evening, October 2nd, when a car flipped in a rollover crash. Despite the severity of the incident, officials confirmed that no serious injuries were reported.

The accident mobilized a robust response from local emergency services, highlighting the coordinated effort necessary to mitigate crash hazards and ensure victim safety.

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Wall Wrecked: Lexus Crashes Into Retaining Wall Outside Midland Park Business

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CAR VS. CINDERBLOCKS: Driver Miraculously Unharmed After Lexus Plows Into Wall Outside Midland Park Juice Bar

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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MIDLAND PARK, NJ – An unusual accident late Thursday morning, October 2nd, required a quick response from emergency services after a car slammed into a retaining wall in front of a local business.

The Midland Park Police Department, Midland Park Fire Department, and Midland Park EMS all rushed to the scene at 245 Godwin Avenue after a four-door Lexus sedan crashed into the wall. The impact was significant, leaving the retaining wall—made of cinderblocks—partially destroyed and scattering debris across the area.

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Landmark Returns! Ridgewood’s Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge is Back Home

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Saved From the Scrap Heap: Ridgewood’s Historic Kingsbridge Lane Bridge Returns After Rehabilitation Project Saves Thousands in Taxpayer Dollars!

photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Great news for Ridgewood commuters and local historians! The long-awaited return of the Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge—also known as the East Saddle River Bridge—is finally underway. Village Manager Keith Kazmark shared the exciting update on Facebook today, confirming the physical delivery of the rehabilitated structure back to its original site.

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“Unprecedented Opportunity”: Trump Vows to Slash “Democrat Agencies” Amid Shutdown

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SHUTDOWN BACKFIRES? Trump Seizes “Unprecedented Opportunity” to Permanently Cut Federal Agencies, Touting Project 2025 Architect

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of the government shutdown standoff, President Donald Trump has declared the impasse an “unprecedented opportunity” to reshape the federal landscape. On Thursday, the President vowed to consult with his budget chief to identify and permanently slash what he calls “Democrat Agencies” and a “political SCAM.”

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Major Fire Damage: Novino Ristorante in Mahwah Closes ‘For an Extended Period’

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DEVASTATING LOSS: Beloved Mahwah Restaurant Suffers Major Damage in Early Morning Fire—Future Plans Uncertain

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MAHWAH, NJ – A popular Bergen County dining spot, Novino Ristorante, has been forced to close indefinitely after a significant fire erupted at the establishment in the early hours of Thursday morning, October 2nd.

The Mahwah Fire Department Company 2 responded to Novino Ristorante on Ramapo Valley Road around 4:15 a.m., finding a fire active in the back of the building. Due to the seriousness of the situation, fire companies from across the township were dispatched, alongside a large contingent of mutual aid departments from both New Jersey and New York.

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Drought Watch Issued! Murphy Administration Urges NJ Residents to Conserve Water Now

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WATER STRESS: NJ Declares Statewide Drought Watch After Extreme Dry Spell—Find Out Which Conservation Steps You Need to Take Immediately

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is once again grappling with water supply concerns. The Murphy Administration today issued a statewide Drought Watch, strongly urging residents and businesses across the state to immediately practice voluntary water conservation measures.

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Future-Proofing Our Oasis: Columbia University Capstone Reimagines Saddle River County Park for a Sustainable Era

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Saddle River Park 2.0: Columbia Experts Propose Bold Plan to Protect Beloved Bergen County Park from Climate Change & Flooding!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Great news for local environmental advocates! Green Ridgewood is thrilled to announce the completion of a major capstone project by a team of graduate students from Columbia University’s M.S. in Sustainability Management program. The comprehensive report offers a bold vision for the future of the beloved Saddle River County Park, focusing on resilience and sustainability.

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How Long Can a Shutdown Last? History Reveals the Longest U.S. Government Standoff

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DEJA VU: U.S. Government Shuts Down for 11th Time—But Do You Remember the 34-DAY Record Holder That “Wiped Billions from the Economy”…?

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. government officially entered its latest shutdown at 12:01 a.m. EDT this morning after Congressional leaders failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. This marks the 11th full government shutdown in U.S. history, and while the ultimate length of this one is unknown, past crises suggest it may not be a quick fix.

The shutdown immediately rattled investors, with stocks mildly in the red on Wednesday as markets reacted to the political gridlock.

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AI vs. Offices: Data Center Construction Set to Overtake Office Buildings in Historic Spending Boom

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THE FLIP: Data Center Construction Spending Jumps 2,200%—Soon to Cost MORE Than ALL U.S. Office Construction Combined!

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Ridgewood , NJ – The debate over the massive investment required to power the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is reaching a fever pitch. While critics like investor David Einhorn caution that the boom risks “a tremendous amount of capital destruction,” AI leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman argue that today’s spending—even hundreds of billions—will “look slow” in hindsight.

But beyond the rhetoric, new data shows the staggering speed at which this infrastructure shift is happening on the ground, literally changing the landscape of commercial construction.

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Rabid Coyote Captured After Attacking Two in Saddle River

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URGENT WARNING: Coyote That Attacked Two People in Saddle River Tests POSITIVE for Rabies—Check Your Pet’s Vaccines NOW!

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – An urgent public health alert has been issued for parts of Bergen County after a coyote captured following two separate attacks on humans last week tested positive for rabies, an almost always fatal viral disease.

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Hospital Technician Charged with Sexual Assault of HUMC Patient

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Hackensack University Medical Center Technician Charged with First-Degree Sexual Assault of Female Patient

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HACKENSACK, NJ – A shocking incident has led to a technician at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) being arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a female patient. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) announced the charges on October 1st, underscoring the serious breach of trust within the healthcare setting.

Asher Younis, 41, of Dumont, who was employed as an electrocardiogram (EKG) technician at the hospital, was arrested shortly after the alleged incident.

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Deadly Intersection: Oakland Tragedy Exposes Pedestrian Safety Hurdles in Bergen County

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DEATH IN THE CROSSWALK: Oakland Child Killed by Car Spotlights NJ’s Pedestrian Safety Crisis—Why Local Officials Are Fighting the County

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OAKLAND, NJ – A devastating accident in July that claimed the life of 4-year-old Jalen Gomez and injured his family at the intersection of Oak Street and Ramapo Valley Road has intensified a critical debate over pedestrian safety standards in Bergen County. The tragedy has thrown a harsh spotlight on the bureaucratic and funding obstacles municipalities face when trying to upgrade dangerous crosswalks.

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