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Paramus NJ, as the North Jersey housing market continues to shift in 2024, certain towns have emerged as top destinations for homebuyers. With factors like home prices, access to downtown areas, proximity to New York City, and local amenities influencing buyer preferences, some ZIP codes have become particularly coveted.
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Montvale NJ, Fair Share Housing in New Jersey refers to the legal and policy framework that ensures municipalities provide their fair share of affordable housing. This concept emerged from the landmark Mount Laurel decisions by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled that municipalities have a constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, a Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight for our area. The possibility of flooding due to excessive rainfall is a significant concern, and residents in the following locations should remain vigilant:
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Ridgewood NJ, did you know that Bergen County, New Jersey, is home to a staggering 70 municipalities? Among them, there are 56 boroughs, three cities, two villages, and nine townships, making it the county with the most municipalities in the entire state. But why does one of New Jersey’s 21 counties house about 12% of the state’s total municipalities?
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Ridgewood NJ, this Friday, the forecast predicts widespread heavy rainfall across the region, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit .At least 2 inches expected, primarily affecting northwest New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Hackensack NJ, in a recent second-quarter earnings call, David Simon, Chairman, CEO, and President of Simon Property Group—the nation’s largest mall owner—shared an optimistic outlook for consumer spending. Simon Property Group owns several notable malls in New Jersey, including The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, Rockaway Townsquare in Morris County, and Menlo Park Mall in Edison.
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Ridgewood NJ, last week, a series of strong thunderstorms across New Jersey left many residents without power. During the outage, many relied on portable generators until electric companies restored service. With more soggy and stormy weather on the horizon, the New Jersey Poison Control Center is issuing an important warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure from fuel-powered generators.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco introduced the Bergen County Olympians in his ,”Meet the Bergen County Olympians competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics!” post on Facebook:
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco calls for NJ Transit to step up and fill the shoes of Coach USA routes being terminated by the company.
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Wyckoff NJ, Walgreens is finalizing a comprehensive plan to revamp its U.S. operations, which may include the closure of hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth announced to analysts on Thursday that “changes are imminent” for approximately 25% of the company’s stores, identifying them as underperforming. Currently, Walgreens operates over 8,600 stores across the United States, 254 locations in New Jersey and at least a dozen locations in Bergen County including, Wyckoff, Ramsey, Waldwick, Teaneck and Englewood .
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 69-year-old BRUCE PIEKARSKY of Davie, FL on charges of theft, misapplication of entrusted property, and tampering with public records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Ridgewood NJ, as temperatures soar, a Heat Advisory is now in effect from noon today until 8 PM EDT Thursday. The heat index values are expected to range between 95-100 degrees during the afternoon and early evening each day. This advisory covers Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union Counties.
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Hackensack NJ, in his State of the County Address earlier this year, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that has been in the works for two years: bringing broadband internet to the doorstep of every borough hall and municipal library across Bergen County. This ambitious plan aims to ensure equitable access to the Internet for all residents, bridging the digital divide and fostering a more connected community.
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