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Ridgewood NJ, In a groundbreaking and controversial biological milestone, researchers have officially crossed the threshold from using artificial intelligence to analyze life to using AI to create it. For the first time, scientists have trained generative AI models to author entirely synthetic viral genomes from scratch—and successfully revived them in a laboratory setting.
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Paramus NJ, A 42-year-old Hackensack man is behind bars after allegedly targeting and exposing himself to multiple women in the parking lot of Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, When artificial athletic fields are pitched to local communities, the promise is almost always the same: low maintenance, instant playability after rain, and long-term savings. However, public records obtained from the Village of Ridgewood reveal a starkly different reality when synthetic turf meets severe weather.
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Paramus NJ, A routine traffic stop on one of North Jersey’s busiest highways brought a quarter-century manhunt to a dramatic end. What began as a simple pull-over for an obscured license plate quickly unraveled into the arrest of a fugitive wanted for attempted murder since 2001.
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Newark NJ, What began as a routine flight from Newark to Florida quickly turned into mid-air chaos when an intoxicated passenger launched an aggressive tirade against flight crew members. Fortunately for everyone on board, three off-duty New Jersey law enforcement officers and a former police chief were sitting in coach, ready to spring into action.
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Glen Rock NJ, A severe summer storm pounded North Jersey on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, unleashing torrential downpours that quickly turned roadways into dangerous rivers. The sudden deluge triggered widespread flash flooding across Bergen County, requiring emergency water rescues, closing major highways like Route 208, and leaving brand-new vehicles submerged.
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Ridgewood NJ, A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Friday, August 7, packing 60 mph wind gusts that brought down trees, tore down power lines, and left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity across the Garden State.
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Ridgewood NJ, A Friday morning two-vehicle collision in downtown Ridgewood, New Jersey, resulted in one car striking a mixed-use commercial building on Chestnut Street.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, A major police presence responded to a quiet neighborhood in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon following reports of gunfire directed at a residence.
Continue reading Upper Saddle River Shooting: Major Law Enforcement Response Triggers Investigation
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Ridgewood NJ, Summer isn’t over yet! Beat the late-August heat and soak up the sun at Graydon Pool at a discounted rate. Whether you want to splash with the family or relax poolside, now is the perfect time to grab your end-of-season membership badge and make the most of the remaining warm days.
Continue reading Catch Late Summer Savings: Grab Your Discounted Graydon Pool Pass Today!
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey taxpayers are footing the bill for Governor Phil Murphy’s official Statehouse portrait, and the six-figure price tag is raising eyebrows across the state.
Continue reading NJ Taxpayers On the Hook for Gov. Phil Murphy’s $135K Official Portrait
photo ERFD Special Operations Team responded mutual aid to assist the Passaic Fire Department during an extensive search for two missing juveniles in the Passaic River
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Garfield NJ, More than 100 community members gathered near the Market Street Bridge on Sunday to honor the lives of two 10-year-old playmates, Michael “Mikey” Robert Klenk Jr. and Milian “Millie” Dula, who tragically drowned after being swept away by strong currents in the Passaic River.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood is preparing to vote on a supplemental bond ordinance that would appropriate $375,000 to extend an option agreement to purchase the historic Warner Theater.
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Ridgewood NJ, Breakfast aisles are getting a major natural upgrade—and it’s arriving sooner than expected. WK Kellogg Co announced an accelerated timeline to completely eliminate artificial colors and the preservative BHT across its entire North American cereal lineup and packaging. Originally targeted for a later deadline, the transition will now be complete a full year ahead of schedule.
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Paramus NJ, A routine merchandise return at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, led to the dismantling of a multi-state retail fraud operation. Two men from the Bronx face multiple charges after Paramus police uncovered an identity theft scheme targeting Nordstrom locations across the East Coast.
