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Paramus NJ, If you try to buy a pair of jeans or a new sofa in Paramus on a Sunday, you’re out of luck. In a world of 24/7 e-commerce, Bergen County, New Jersey, stands alone as the last major stronghold of “Blue Laws”—legal restrictions that shut down nearly all retail commerce one day a week.
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Montvale NJ, The debate over affordable housing in New Jersey has hit a boiling point. Following a recent Supreme Court setback regarding the state’s long-standing development mandates, Bergen County towns are at a crossroads: continue a costly legal fight or embrace new development requirements.
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Hackensack, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco marked over a decade of leadership with his 12th Annual State of the County Address.
Speaking to a room of dignitaries, families, and residents, Tedesco painted a picture of a county that isn’t just surviving—it’s leading the state of New Jersey in safety, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility.
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Teaneck, NJ — The crackdown on mail theft continues as a Brooklyn man learns his fate for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme involving stolen USPS “arrow keys” and altered checks.
On February 18, 2026, Noah Aranzamendi, 27, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. The sentence follows his role in a two-year conspiracy that targeted mailboxes across Bergen County and beyond, resulting in over $240,000 in losses to local victims and financial institutions.
Continue reading Brooklyn Man Sentenced for $240K Bergen County Mail Theft & Bank Fraud
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The winter of 2026 just etched itself into the history books. On February 22–23, a monstrous blizzard swept through North Jersey, leaving Bergen County blanketed in a historic layer of white. From the southern tip of the county to the northern border, residents woke up to a transformed landscape that surpassed longstanding local weather records.
Continue reading 30.7 Inches! Inside the Historic February 2026 Blizzard That Shook Bergen County
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Glen Rock NJ, The geopolitical landscape shifted in the early hours of Saturday morning as U.S. and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury, a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership. While the mission caught most of Capitol Hill by surprise, the fallout has created an unexpected “political horseshoe,” where traditional party lines are blurring over national security and constitutional law.
Continue reading Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s Iran Strikes Spark Civil War Within Democratic Party
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Montvale NJ, The high-stakes battle over New Jersey’s suburban landscape has reached its ultimate destination. A coalition of dozens of New Jersey municipalities—facing a ticking clock and a March 15, 2026 deadline—has officially appealed to the United States Supreme Court in a desperate attempt to halt the state’s aggressive new affordable housing mandates.
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Montvale NJ, the high-stakes legal war over New Jersey’s Fourth Round affordable housing mandates has reached a fever pitch. On January 30, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a major blow to a coalition of 29 New Jersey towns, denying an emergency request to delay the looming March 15 deadline.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jerseyans woke up on Monday, January 26, 2026, to a winter wonderland—or a logistical nightmare. Winter Storm Fern has blanketed the region, leaving homes, cars, and major highways buried under a thick layer of snow and ice. While the flakes began falling on Sunday, the impact is being felt heavily during this morning’s commute.
Continue reading NJ Snow Alert: Bergen County Towns Hit With 15+ Inches; 20,000 Flights Canceled Nationwide
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Montvale NJ, the “Garden State” is at a breaking point. For decades, New Jersey’s suburbs have been defined by quiet streets and local control. But a recent, devastating legal ruling has signaled what many residents fear is the “Death of the Suburbs.”
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Hackensack NJ, From soaring 25-story luxury towers on the Hudson River “Gold Coast” to the long-awaited arrival of TopGolf, Bergen County is undergoing a historic transformation. Whether you are a resident, a commuter, or an investor, 2026 is the year these “paper plans” become concrete reality.
Continue reading Bergen County 2026: The Massive Development Projects Transforming North Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, The future of road safety isn’t just about better airbags or sturdier steel—it’s about taking the “human” out of the driver’s seat.
A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Surgery (January 2026) suggests that the rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be the single most effective public health intervention of the decade. Researchers project that self-driving technology could prevent over 1 million road injuries across the United States between 2025 and 2035.
Continue reading The Road to Zero: Self-Driving Cars Could Prevent 1 Million U.S. Injuries by 2035
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GARFIELD, NJ – The North Jersey real estate community converged on The Venetian on the evening of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for a night of glamour, celebration, and pivotal leadership. The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) hosted their highly anticipated 2025 Holiday Gala, marking the official installation of Jim Arakelian as the association’s new President.
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HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco hosted the annual ERAC Mayors Meeting in Hackensack, bringing together mayors from all 70 municipalities to review a landmark year of economic and fiscal strength for New Jersey’s most populous county. The message was clear: Bergen County is thriving and leading the state in growth and stability.
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Fire Department is sharing crucial information regarding a major safety recall impacting over 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). If you own a Jeep Wrangler 4Xe or Grand Cherokee 4Xe, your immediate attention is required. This recall is linked to a significant fire hazard and the unique dangers posed by Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery fires.
