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Fair Lawn NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that four men have been charged for their roles in a home invasion and auto theft that left a homeowner injured.
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Shutdown CONFIRMED: Congress Fails to Pass Spending Bill as Trump Threatens ‘Irreversible’ Program Cuts—What This Means for Federal Workers.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after congressional leaders failed to reach a consensus on a stopgap spending bill, creating immediate instability in federal operations and leaving lawmakers scrambling for a solution.
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A gambler from Florida struck gold at a New Jersey casino twice over the course of two days. The sequence of wins underscores both the randomness of slot machines and the fascination such stories hold for gambling observers.
He first visited the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on September 19, placing a $375 bet on a Golden Century Dragon Link slot machine. At 9:56 p.m., the spin resulted in a jackpot win worth $60,000. Returning the next afternoon, around 2 p.m., he placed the same $375 wager on the same slot game (though on a different machine) and walked away with an additional $44,475.
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You know how it feels when your team is playing? That rush, that shared excitement with everyone else watching? For a long time, that feeling was mostly a local thing, something you shared with your neighbors and friends. But today, the game has gone global. Technology has completely changed how we experience sports, bringing fans from different countries together in ways we never thought possible. In a world that sometimes feels a little divided, a shared love for a game, a team, or a player can bridge a lot of divides. It’s a pretty powerful thing, isn’t it? Let’s Unpack.
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Gubernatorial Donor Scandal: NJ Candidate Sherrill Under Fire for $45K in Donations from Chinese Executive with Alleged Communist Party Ties.
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s gubernatorial race has been thrust into a campaign finance controversy after a report by the Washington Examiner highlighted significant contributions to Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill from a Chinese business leader with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
YouTube Caves to Trump: Google Pays $24.5 Million in Settlement Over Jan. 6 Account Suspension—The Third Major Tech Payout.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The legal battles between President Donald Trump and major social media companies over his 2021 account suspensions are officially concluding with massive settlements. YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by the President following his ban from the platform in the wake of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021.
36 Towns Unite! North Jersey Coalition Rejects High-Density Housing as New Milford Joins Fight Against Overdevelopment
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The grassroots movement against mandated high-density housing and aggressive developer demands achieved another major victory last night, as the New Milford Mayor and Council officially approved a resolution to join the multi-county coalition.
With the addition of New Milford, the coalition now proudly represents 36 municipalities across nine counties, amplifying the voice of over 500,000 residents determined to find a smarter solution to New Jersey’s housing crisis.
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Armed Hackensack Man Arrested by SWAT After Choking Incident; Police Seize Two 9mm Guns and High-Capacity Magazines.
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HACKENSACK, NJ – A dangerous domestic incident concluded with the safe recovery of a 6-year-old child and the arrest of an armed Hackensack man after a standoff with police and the Bergen County Regional SWAT team on Saturday night.
The incident highlights the swift and coordinated response of local law enforcement to a high-risk situation involving potential domestic violence and illegal firearms.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The fight against PFAS “forever chemicals” in Bergen County water is moving into a new, accelerated phase. Ridgewood Water, which serves residents across four municipalities, has initiated a promising new collaboration aimed at drastically improving the speed and efficiency of its water treatment and testing processes.
Facilitated by NJIT’s Center for Translational Research, the utility recently met with PFASolve Inc. to discuss implementing cutting-edge solutions for the widespread contaminants.
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DOJ Weaponizes Anti-Abortion Law (FACE Act) to Sue Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over West Orange Synagogue Disruption.
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against pro-Palestinian organizations and individuals, alleging they engaged in violence and intimidation during a heated protest outside Congregation Ohr Torah last November. The lawsuit, filed on September 29th in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, marks a significant and novel use of a federal law—the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act)—that has traditionally been associated with blocking access to abortion clinics.
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Crossing Guard Hit by SUV in Paramus: Police Issue Summonses After Driver Claims They ‘Did Not See’ the Guard
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PARAMUS, NJ – A frightening incident unfolded Monday morning, September 29th, when a Paramus crossing guard was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV while on duty. The guard was immediately hospitalized, highlighting the immediate and significant dangers faced by those protecting pedestrians and students in our communities.
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Mahwah NJ, – A former co-founder and top executive of Prophecy Asset Management LP was arraigned today on charges of conspiring to defraud dozens of victim investors out of $294 million in funds, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 35-year-old DONALD L. BUSH of Palisades Park, on aggravated assault, simple assault, and child abuse charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Palisades Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief George Beck.
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For many small businesses, the website is the first interaction with potential customers. Yet too often, design and optimization are treated separately, leading to missed opportunities. A site should both look credible and perform well in search results. Let’s explore the key areas that help small enterprises maximize results with SEO-friendly web design.
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Plastic surgeons aren’t just competing for clicks; they’re competing for highly motivated patients actively seeking specialized, often high-value procedures. Traditional digital marketing alone no longer meets that demand. What’s needed is precision: the ability to target individuals at the decision-making stage of their search journey.
This is where AI-powered SEO delivers a measurable edge. By combining advanced data modeling, search intent analysis, and real-time content optimization, artificial intelligence helps surgeons attract high-intent traffic that’s more likely to convert into consultations and procedures. It’s not about more visibility, it’s about the right visibility.
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