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Ridgewood NJ, With the start of another school year, it is once again time to address how Bergen County is being shortchanged when it comes to state school aid.
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Bergen County Police Launch Joint Task Force Targeting Unsafe Commercial Trucks
photos courtesy of the Lyndhurst Police Department, North Arlington Police Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
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Lyndhurst and North Arlington NJ, Local law enforcement agencies across Bergen County are stepping up patrols to keep municipal roadways safe from hazardous commercial vehicles.
In a joint multi-agency initiative, officers from the Lyndhurst Police Department, North Arlington Police Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office recently established targeted enforcement checkpoints across the area.
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Agriculture is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Across the United States, farmers of every scale — from two-acre hobby plots to thousand-acre commercial operations — are rethinking how they source equipment, access expertise, and build long-term relationships with the suppliers who keep their land productive. The equipment dealer you choose is no longer just a transaction point. It is a strategic partner that shapes the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of your entire farming operation.
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Ridgewood NJ, As New Jersey approaches the peak of West Nile virus season, health officials and county labs are reporting above-average virus activity across surveillance traps statewide.
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Hackensack , NJ — Local law enforcement is issuing an urgent warning to New Jersey residents following a surge in sophisticated phone scams. Fraudsters are impersonating officers from the Bergen County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center (commonly known as the Bergen County Jail) and demanding immediate cash payments under threat of arrest.
screen grab courtesy of video provided by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County official leadership and community members gathered on Wednesday night to commemorate Korean Liberation Day, honoring the rich history, traditions, and vibrant contributions of the local Korean American community.
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Ridgewood NJ, A Heat Advisory remains in effect for large portions of Northern and Central New Jersey until 7:00 PM EDT this evening. With temperatures climbing and high humidity moving into the region, real-feel values are expected to reach up to 98°F, creating dangerous conditions for outdoor activity and vulnerable populations.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County is officially ushering in new leadership for its election operations. Following confirmation by the New Jersey State Senate, Governor Mikie Sherrill’s nominee, Anthony Nicodemo, has been appointed as the new Bergen County Superintendent of Elections.
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Ridgewood NJ, Doppler radar detected strong thunderstorms delivering torrential rain across Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties. Up to 1 inch of rain has already fallen, with additional rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour expected. Flash flooding is active or imminent in affected low-lying and urban areas.
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Hackensack NJ, Jury duty is widely recognized as one of the most vital civic duties in the American legal system. However, questions frequently arise regarding who is legally permitted to serve—and what happens if a non-citizen or undocumented immigrant is seated on a jury panel.
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Ridgewood NJ, The National Weather Service (NWS) has officially confirmed that three separate tornadoes touched down across New Jersey during Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak. The twisters struck within a span of just a few hours, leaving a trail of damaged trees, downed power lines, and property destruction in both North and South Jersey.
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Ridgewood , NJ — A sudden wave of severe weather slammed North Jersey on Tuesday, leaving residents wondering if a tornado touched down while flash flooding stranded motorists and shut down major highways.
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Montvale NJ, In a landmark decision that completely reshapes the landscape of real estate development in New Jersey, the N.J. Supreme Court has handed local municipalities a monumental victory.
The state’s highest court ruled unanimously that developers seeking use variances for “inherently beneficial” projects—such as senior living facilities, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers—must now prove their projects will not substantially undermine local zoning plans before they can gain approval.
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Ridgewood NJ, The National Weather Service (NWS) in New York has issued a multi-day Heat Advisory alongside a major Air Quality Alert for portions of northeast New Jersey, southeast New York, and southern Connecticut.
With heat index values expected to peak at a staggering 101°F, local meteorologists and environmental agencies are urging residents to take immediate precautions against heat-related illnesses and poor air conditions.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you ride an electric bicycle in the Garden State, your daily commute or weekend recreation is about to look completely different. New Jersey’s highly anticipated and strictly regulated new e-bike laws are taking effect this Thursday, bringing an end to the unregulated, wild-west era of micromobility.
