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The Road to Zero: Self-Driving Cars Could Prevent 1 Million U.S. Injuries by 2035

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Multiple automobile accidents in Ridgewood over the weekend  prompted the question , ” Is it time for Self Driving Cars?”

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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.

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Leading North Jersey into 2026: Jim Arakelian Installed as Greater Bergen Realtors President at Star-Studded Gala

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Real Estate Leaders Gather at The Venetian to Celebrate a New Era of Advocacy, Education, and Professional Excellence

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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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County Executive Jim Tedesco Promotes Bergen County Business Envirement a Head of FIFA World Cup

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County Executive Jim Tedesco and 70 Mayors Review Record-Setting Economic Strength and FIFA World Cup Preparations

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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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Urgent Safety Alert: Massive Jeep 4xe Recall Puts Owners and First Responders on High Alert!

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Chrysler (Stellantis) has issued a recall for a potential battery fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked

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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.

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Urgent Code Blue Alert Issued for Bergen County: Warming Centers Available Through Sunday Morning

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Code Blue Alert Issued for Bergen County

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Hackensack, NJ – An urgent Code Blue Alert has been activated for all of Bergen County, effective from midnight tonight, Friday, November 28th, through Sunday, November 30th, at 9:00 AM.

This essential measure is triggered whenever extreme cold poses a direct threat to the unsheltered population, reminding residents that resources are available to keep vulnerable individuals safe during dangerously low temperatures.

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Major Bergen County Drug Bust Nets $500,000, 200 lbs. of pot, and Six Arrests

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Fairfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 39-year-old SAMER J. HELOU of Fairfield, NJ; 64-year-old LEILA HELOU of West Caldwell, NJ; 31-year-old JAMES A. MARRA of Belleville, NJ; 49-year-old FRANK A. PREZIOSI of West Orange, NJ; 39-year-old MIGUEL A. ROSA of West New York, N.J; and 56-year-old ABBAS SAYED of West Caldwell, NJ on various narcotics distribution charges. The arrests are the result of a two-year investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under the direction of Administrator Terrence C. Cole.

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Healthcare Shockwave: Optum Closing Nearly 90 NJ Medical Offices, Affecting 572 Jobs and All Behavioral Health Services

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Massive Healthcare Footprint Reduction: Optum Shuts Down Dozens of NJ Clinics

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Maywood NJ, New Jersey’s healthcare landscape is facing a major disruption as Optum—a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group—announces the closure of nearly 90 medical offices across the state. This massive reduction in services is expected to impact hundreds of employees and leave thousands of patients scrambling to find new providers.

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Roadkill : What to Do (and Who to Call) About Dead Deer in New Jersey

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Heads Up, Drivers! Peak Deer Mating Season is Here—And Collisions Are Surging

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Ridgewood NJ, if you live in New Jersey, the sight of local wildlife—from foxes to bears—is common. However, between late October and mid-December, a critical window known as the rutting season (mating season), deer activity in the state skyrockets. This increased movement, driven by bucks pursuing does, directly leads to a significant rise in deer-vehicle collisions.

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New Jersey AG: Beware of Potential Scams Targeting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Recipients

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Ridgewood NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today urged New Jerseyans to beware of potential scams targeting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients facing fear and uncertainty amid the government shutdown.

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Documents Unveil Bergen County’s $8 million expenditure On Housing High Rise to be Erected in Hackensack

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Documents Unveil Bergen County’s $8 million expenditure On Housing High Rise to be Erected in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials have spent nearly $8 million of taxpayer money on a plan to build a 15-story, low-income housing project in Hackensack without informing residents or taxpayers about their construction plan or its eventual cost, says the Republican Bergen County Commissioner candidates.

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Bergen GOP Commissioner Candidates Unveil First Social Media Ad Slamming Democrat Spending

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen Republican County Commissioner candidates  – Jay Costa, John Dinice and Andrea Slowikowski issued their first social media advertisement this week, slamming the incumbent Democrats for their reckless spending and tax increases.

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Tone Deaf, Out of Touch and Insensitive: Bergen County Commissioners and County Leadership Refuse to Lower the Flag in Honor of Charlie Kirk

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John Dinice Republican Candidate for Bergen County Commissioner

In response to the September 14, 2025 Bergen Record article, “Bergen County criticized for not flying flags at half staff for Charlie Kirk,” the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken our nation, and its shock has reached right here in Bergen County. The decision not to lower the American flag to half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk is deeply disappointing, insensitive, and quite frankly tone-deaf. 

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A Century of Service: Bergen County Celebrates a 100-Year-Old Veteran and Fellow POW

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Bergen County Honors World War II POWs on National Recognition Day

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Hackensack NJ, in a powerful ceremony on National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, Bergen County paid tribute to two local heroes who endured the unimaginable hardships of being World War II Prisoners of War. The event, held in Hackensack, honored Harold Friedeman, a 100-year-old veteran, and posthumously recognized Staff Sgt. Frank S. Demeraski, a Purple Heart recipient.

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Montvale Mayor’s Explosive Fight Against NJ Overdevelopment: 35 Towns Join Epic Housing Battle

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali is leading a powerhouse coalition of 35 New Jersey municipalities, now including Englewood, in a bold stand against the state’s overreaching affordable housing mandates. Spanning nine counties and representing over 500,000 residents, this Bergen County-driven movement is fighting for responsible growth as legal battles heat up. With a court deadline of October 10, 2025, to add more towns, here’s why this coalition is shaking up NJ’s housing crisis—and how your town can join the fight!

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Bergen County’s Brainiest: See Who Made the National Merit Semi-Finalist List

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Bergen County’s Academic All-Stars: See Who Made the National Merit Semi-Finalist List for 2025-2026

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Ridgewood NJ, Every year, an elite group of high school students across the country are recognized for their exceptional academic achievements. This year, dozens of talented students from Bergen County, New Jersey, have earned the prestigious title of National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. This honor is the first step in a competitive journey toward a valuable college scholarship.

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