NJ Motor Vehicle Software Error Led to Registration of 6,600 Non-Citizens, Officials Confirm
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Trenton NJ, A major system glitch at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) led to the improper voter registration of roughly 6,600 non-U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024, state officials announced Tuesday.
When you invest in custom packaging, the insert inside the box can be just as important as the box itself. A well-designed insert keeps your product secure, improves presentation, and can even make the unboxing experience feel more premium.
Two of the most common options are foam and cardboard inserts. Both can protect products and keep them organized, but they serve different purposes. So, how do you decide which one is right for your packaging?
Continue reading How Do I Choose Between Foam and Cardboard Inserts?
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A weekend doesn’t always have to include flights, hotel reservations, or long road trips to feel refreshing. Sometimes the most satisfying escape happens just a few steps from the front door. A well-planned staycation offers the chance to slow down, disconnect from everyday responsibilities, and return to Monday feeling genuinely rested without the stress that often comes with travel.
Continue reading Weekend Staycation Ideas That Actually Feel Like a Break
Healthcare practices continue to face growing administrative demands in 2026. Rising operating costs, staffing shortages, and increasingly complex payer requirements have made revenue cycle management more challenging than ever. While electronic health records have improved clinical workflows, many practices still struggle to maximize the financial benefits of their technology investments.
When people think about a legal case, they often picture courtroom arguments, dramatic testimony, or settlement negotiations. Those moments certainly matter, but they represent only a small part of the work involved. Long before a lawsuit is filed or negotiations begin, a great deal of preparation takes place behind the scenes.
Continue reading What Happens Behind the Office Door Before a Case Ever Begins
If you’ve spent any time comparing coding models this year, you’ve probably run into both of these names. GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek V4 Pro both showed up in 2026 with the same pitch — huge context windows, open weights, and coding chops that supposedly rival the big proprietary names. But “rivals the big names” isn’t the same as “right for your project,” and these two models are actually built around pretty different ideas of what good coding help looks like.
Continue reading GLM-5.2 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro: Which One Holds Up Better on Real Coding Work?
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey remains the last state in the nation where drivers are prohibited from pumping their own gas—and residents want to keep it that way.
Continue reading Don’t Touch That Pump! New Jersey Voters Firmly Reject Self-Service Gas in New Poll
photo Tom Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
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Trenton NJ, Following the successful hosting of FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has issued an official statement commending the state’s leadership, transit operations, and local businesses for executing a world-class global event.
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Fort Lee NJ, The family of Victoria Lee—a 25-year-old woman fatally shot by a Fort Lee police officer in July 2024 during a mental health crisis—has officially filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on Route 17 North faced miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic on Monday morning, July 20, 2026, following two separate vehicular collisions near East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Multiple Crashes on Route 17 in Ridgewood Cause Miles of Commute Delays
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Ridgewood NJ, The National Weather Service (NWS) in New York has issued a comprehensive Flood Watch effective from 8:00 AM EDT today through late tonight for major portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
For decades, businesses accepted long wait times as simply part of the printing process. Order a batch of custom presentation folders, and you would brace yourself for two to three weeks of waiting, sometimes longer if there were any revisions along the way. This old system was built around large factories, bulk production schedules, and rigid timelines that rarely bent for anyone. But business today does not move at that pace.
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North Arlington NJ, Authorities in Bergen County are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday night near the border of North Arlington and Kearny, leaving two young men dead.
Continue reading Two Dead in North Arlington Shooting: Bergen County Prosecutor Releases Details
photos courtesy of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, A fast and coordinated response by local emergency services prevented severe disaster late Sunday evening when a residential fire broke out in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
At approximately 11:20 PM, the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department (HHKFD) was dispatched following a 9-1-1 emergency call reporting a working residential structure fire on Stone Ridge Lane.
Continue reading Midnight Fire Threatens Ho-Ho-Kus Home: Quick Multi-Town Response Stops Attic Blaze
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New York NY, A 43-year-old military veteran was taken into federal custody Monday morning after setting off fireworks, igniting a flammable liquid, and firing an Airsoft rifle outside 26 Federal Plaza—the site of New York City’s largest immigration court.
