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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.
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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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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.
Continue reading Major Bergen County Drug Bust Nets $500,000, 200 lbs. of pot, and Six Arrests
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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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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.
Continue reading Roadkill : What to Do (and Who to Call) About Dead Deer in New Jersey
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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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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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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.
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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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.
