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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is returning to the United States after more than four years of imprisonment in Russia.
Statewide Action: Governor Mikie Sherrill introduced a holistic statewide framework to manage energy, water, and local community impacts caused by large data center developments.
Local Backlash: Municipalities like the Borough of Paramus, NJ, are considering complete bans on new commercial data centers.
Economic Upside vs. Public Concern: While data centers drive job growth, higher property values, and tax revenue, local communities worry about noise pollution, utility rate hikes, and environmental costs.
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Ridgewood NJ, Are high state income taxes eating away at your hard-earned wealth? According to a recent analysis by economic commentator Steve Moore in The Wall Street Journal, moving from a high-tax state to a zero-income-tax state isn’t just about saving a few bucks—it can fundamentally transform your financial future.
Continue reading The 4-Day Workweek Secret: How Relocating to Zero-Tax States Pays Off Big
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Trenton NJ, When director Peter Farrelly was scouting locations for “I Play Rocky”—the upcoming drama about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 classic—he faced a major dilemma. Philadelphia, where the story originally took place, lacked competitive production incentives.
An air conditioner normally operates in cycles, running long enough to remove heat before shutting off when the thermostat reaches its target. Problems begin when the equipment repeatedly starts and stops after unusually brief periods. This behavior, commonly called short cycling, can reduce comfort while placing additional stress on components designed for steadier operation.
Short cycling is not a single mechanical problem with one universal solution. Thermostat conditions, restricted airflow, electrical components, equipment sizing, and other factors can produce similar operating patterns. Air conditioning repair should therefore begin with identifying why the system is ending cycles prematurely rather than assuming the most visible symptom reveals the cause.
New flooring can completely transform the look and feel of a home. It improves comfort, enhances interior design, and can increase long-term property value when installed correctly. While selecting the right flooring material is an important decision, choosing the professional who will complete the installation is equally critical. Even high-quality flooring may not perform as expected if installation is rushed or completed without proper preparation.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — New York Giants legend and Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms, alongside his wife Diana, is making a personal appeal to help push the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s major overhaul across the finish line.
Empty Ballot in Bergen County: No Candidates File for Open Midland Park School Board Seats
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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — Voters in Midland Park face an unprecedented situation this election cycle: not a single candidate filed by the official July 27 deadline to run for three open seats on the borough’s Board of Education.
Fair Lawn Woman Charged in Morning Hit-and-Run of Mother and Child
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A 67-year-old local woman is facing multiple criminal charges following an early-morning hit-and-run crash that left a mother injured and her 5-year-old child seriously hurt in a marked crosswalk.
$47M Affinity Scam Unraveled: SEC Charges Toms River Trio for Targeting Local Communities
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Toms River NJ, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their involvement in a massive affinity investment fraud scheme. The alleged scam raised approximately $47 million from over 87 investors, primarily targeting members of Orthodox Jewish communities across New Jersey and New York.
Continue reading SEC Crackdown: Toms River Trio Charged in Massive $47 Million Fraud Scheme
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MONTVALE, N.J. — A complex emergency rescue unfolded in Montvale on Thursday, August 13, after a construction worker fell from a commercial roof onto the roof of an adjacent building.
Hollywood East Goes Green: Massive $101M Deal Powers Up Lionsgate Studios Newark
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Newark NJ, New Jersey’s rise as a major film and television production hub just took another massive leap forward—this time with a strong focus on sustainability and clean energy.
Continue reading Hollywood East Goes Green: Massive $101M Deal Powers Up Lionsgate Studios Newark
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Ridgewood NJ, Surveillance tech giant Flock Safety has announced sweeping new privacy restrictions for its network of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) following intense public pressure, ACLU scrutiny, and investigative reports exposing widespread police misuse.
Continue reading Under Fire for Police Abuse, Flock Safety Unveils Major Privacy Policy Overhaul
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New York NY, In a major development in the case that captivated the nation, Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in Manhattan federal court on Friday. The 28-year-old Ivy League graduate formally admitted to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown hotel in December 2024.
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PARK RIDGE, N.J. — As digital threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to escalate nationwide, federal, state, and local leaders gathered in Park Ridge to spotlight new federal initiatives aimed at safeguarding municipal water and electric systems from cyber-attacks.
