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Grab Your Blankets: The 2026 Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Concert Series Kicks Off in Ridgewood

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The 2026 Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Next Week in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, There is nothing quite like a warm summer evening in Bergen County, and nothing signals the arrival of the season like live music under the stars.

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New Federal Banking Rule Prohibits Government Overreach Based on Political and Religious Beliefs

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Federal Regulators Issue Final Rule Banning the Use of ‘Reputation Risk’ to Close Lawful Bank Accounts

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Ridgewood NJ, In a massive victory for financial privacy and de-platformed businesses, federal banking regulators have officially put an end to a controversial supervisory practice.

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Mark Your Calendars: Joe Thai Kitchen Announces Official Opening Date in Allendale

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Joe Thai Kitchen: Highly Anticipated New Restaurant Expanding to Downtown Allendale This July

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Allendale NJ, The Bergen County culinary scene is getting a major upgrade this summer. The expert team behind the wildly popular Wyckoff Thai Cuisine has officially announced their next venture: Joe Thai Kitchen, set to debut in downtown Allendale.

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‘A Firefighter by Nature’: Remembering Ridgewood Fireman Mark Cassidy Two Decades After His Loss

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Never Forgotten: Ridgewood Honors Firefighter Mark Cassidy on the 20th Anniversary of His Passing

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Ridgewood NJ, Time may pass, but the legacy of true heroism never fades. The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 recently gathered with community members to honor the memory of Firefighter Mark D. Cassidy, marking the 20th anniversary of his poignant passing.

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Loud Landscaping on Sundays? Here is How Ridgewood Regulates Commercial Noise in Your Neighborhood

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Ridgewood Local Ordinance Guide: Understanding Commercial Power Tool and Landscaping Restrictions

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Ridgewood NJ, Living in the Village of Ridgewood offers a beautiful, peaceful suburban environment—but that peace can quickly be disrupted by the roar of commercial lawnmowers, leaf blowers, or construction equipment.

To maintain the quality of life for local families, the Village strictly regulates the commercial use of power tools and maintenance equipment in or near residential zones. If you are a homeowner hiring contractors, or a business operating in town, staying compliant with Village Code Chapter 222 is essential to avoid hefty violations.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Election Shakeup: Two Seats Up for Grabs This November

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Ridgewood School Board Election Shakeup: Incumbent Trustee Saurabh Dani Leaving Board 

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Ridgewood NJ, Big changes are coming to the Ridgewood Board of Education this fall. As the community prepares for the upcoming November 2026 election, a key trustee has announced they will not be seeking reelection, opening up a massive opportunity for fresh leadership in the district. Trustee Saurabh Dani was the last BOE member who could still add.

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A Routine Hasbrouck Heights Domestic Call Instantly Escalated When a Suspect Did the Unthinkable

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Teen Arrested After Attempting to Disarm Police Officer During Bergen County Domestic Violence Investigation

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, A routine domestic violence probe in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, took a dangerous turn on Thursday morning when a 19-year-old suspect attempted to pull a police officer’s weapon from its holster.

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The 15-Minute Ultimatum: NJ State Police Sweep Away Violent Left Wing Anti-ICE Protest Camp Near Newark Facility

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Why Riot Police and Horses Just Swept Newark Anti-ICE Facility Encampment

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Newark NJ, A escalating border-policy battle in North Jersey erupted into chaos overnight as Governor Mikie Sherrill deployed the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to take physical control of the perimeter outside a massive federal facility.

Late Friday night, state troopers equipped with riot gear and mounted on horses used force to clear out a sprawling anti-ICE protest camp outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. The aggressive sweep comes at a critical moment, as crowds of pro-ICE counter-protesters are currently mobilizing for a major scheduled rally directly outside the facility’s gates.

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Inside the “Toxic Cocktail” Cleanup: Ridgewood Races to Remove 26,000 Tons of Contaminated Dirt Before School Ends

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Ridgewood’s $1.7M Contaminated Soil Cleanup Triggers Logistical Marathon: Will It Wrap Before Summer?

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Ridgewood NJ, A massive environmental remediation project is currently underway in Bergen County as the Village of Ridgewood races against the clock to clear thousands of tons of toxic soil from a historic local landmark.

The removal of contaminated earth from the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property on West Saddle River Road is currently proceeding with “zero issues,” according to municipal leadership.

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NJ & NY Attorneys General Launch Joint Investigation into Massive World Cup Ticket Scheme

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The World Cup Ticket “Bait-and-Switch”? Why NJ and NY Just Subpoenaed FIFA

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East Rutherford NJ, Buying a ticket to the world’s biggest sporting event has allegedly turned into a multi-tiered consumer nightmare. Following widespread reports of astronomical price spikes and sudden, confusing seat reassignments, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James have launched a joint federal-level investigation into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices.

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Not So “Happy Ending”: Palisades Park Couple Pleads Guilty to Running 9 Illicit Spas Across NJ and NY

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Behind the “Loyalty Cards”: How an Innocent-Looking Tri-State Massage Empire Was Actually an Illicit Enterprise

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Edgewater NJ, A North Jersey husband and wife have admitted to running a massive, multi-state illicit network spanning nine different “spas” across New Jersey and New York. The scale of the operation—complete with customer loyalty rewards programs and over a million dollars in hidden cash—has sent shockwaves through local communities from Edgewater to New Rochelle.

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Trapped! Watch the Heartwarming Moment Ho-Ho-Kus Police Saved a Local Duck Family

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The Heartwarming Way Ho-Ho-Kus Heroes Saved a Trapped Duckling Family

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, It started as a typical day in Bergen County, but for one feathered family, it quickly turned into an absolute emergency.

A group of vulnerable local ducklings found themselves separated from their mother, trapped deep inside a dark, cold storm drain. With no way to climb out on their own, the clock was ticking to reunite the fragile birds with their frantic mother.

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The Future of Education Just Landed in Bergen County—And It’s Changing the Game for Students

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The Future of Work: Bergen County Unveils State-of-the-Art Career Innovation High School in Paramus

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Paramus, NJ , Education in New Jersey just took a massive leap forward. On May 28, local officials, educators, and families gathered on the Bergen County Technical High School campus to officially cut the ribbon on a groundbreaking new institution: the Career Innovation High School (CIHS).

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Freak Route 208 Accident: Watchful Motorists Flood 911 After Dump Truck Pushes Acura Along Highway

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Route 208 Freak Accident: Dump Truck Drags Acura in Bizarre Fair Lawn Crash

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A wild, freak accident disrupted the Friday morning commute on Route 208 Northbound in Fair Lawn, mirroring a shocking highway trend recently seen across New Jersey.

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She Met Her Husband at a Ridgewood Coffee Shop—Here is the Special Way They Just Tied the Knot

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From Coffee Shop to Village Hall: A Beautiful Ridgewood Love Story Come Full Circle

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Ridgewood NJ, There is something truly magical about a hometown romance. For local resident Delanie Torres, the streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey hold a decade’s worth of unforgettable memories. Exactly ten years ago, Delanie walked into the Ridgewood Coffee Company and met the man who would eventually become her husband.

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