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Police: Man Exposed Himself, Struck Officer in Fair Lawn Parking Lot Confrontation

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Fair Lawn Police: Man Arrested After Lewd Act in Parking Lot and Assault on Officer

file photo by Boyd Loving

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A disturbing incident at a local business led to the arrest of a Fairfield man this past weekend after he allegedly exposed himself and attacked a responding officer.

The Fair Lawn Police Department released details on Wednesday regarding the confrontation, which occurred in a parking lot on one of the borough’s busiest commercial stretches.

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Trump to Sign Bill Ending 76-Day Historic Government Shutdown

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Shutdown Over: House Votes Unanimously to End Record-Breaking 76-Day Government Standoff

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic unanimous vote, the House of Representatives has passed a Senate-led bill to end the 76-day partial government shutdown—the longest in United States history. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for an immediate signature, bringing much-needed relief to federal agencies and workers nationwide.

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Closter Man Caught in NCIS Undercover Sting

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Closter Man Arrested in NCIS Sting: Bergen County Cyber Crimes Unit Issues Charges

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CLOSTER, NEW JERSEY – A joint investigation between the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has led to the arrest of a Closter resident on charges of attempted child endangerment.

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Celebrating Decades of Faith: Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak Receives 2026 Seminary Honor

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Honoring Faith and Leadership: The Meaning Behind the “Family of Nazareth” Award

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Ridgewood NJ, In the heart of the Catholic community in Northern New Jersey, few honors carry as much weight and spiritual significance as the Family of Nazareth Award. Presented annually by the Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary of Newark, this award recognizes those who have dedicated their lives to the “New Evangelization” and the support of the priesthood.

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New Jersey’s Energy “Policy Problem”: Why You’re Paying More for Less Electricity

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Is Your Electric Bill Skyrocketing? Why New Jersey’s Energy Crisis is Hitting Your Wallet—and How to Fix It

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TRENTON, N.J. — If you feel like your monthly utility bill is becoming a second mortgage, you aren’t alone. New Jersey families are facing a dual crisis: electricity costs are surging while the reliability of the state’s power grid is plummeting.

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Mahwah and Ridgewood Students Score Prestigious National Merit Scholarships

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Bergen County Brainpower: Mahwah and Ridgewood Students Land Prestigious National Merit Scholarships

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Ridgewood NJ, The road to the Ivy League and elite veterinary programs just got a little smoother for two standout Bergen County students. Last Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Foundation announced the first wave of 2026 winners, highlighting local talent from Mahwah and Ridgewood who have secured highly competitive corporate-sponsored awards.

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Ridgewood Track Phenoms Break Into All-Time Top 5 With Historic East Coast Finish

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Ridgewood Girls Track Makes History: Maroons Take 5th in Elite East Coast Showdown

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School girls’ distance medley relay (DMR) team just reminded the East Coast why the “Maroons” name carries so much weight in New Jersey track and field.

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Just a Walk in the Park: Ridgewood Residents Enjoy First ‘Park Walk’ of 2026 on Dunham Trail

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Step into Spring: Ridgewood Residents Kick Off the Season with the First ‘Park Walk’ of 2026

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There’s no better way to shake off the winter blues than a stroll through our village’s green spaces. This week, Ridgewood residents laced up their sneakers for the first official Park Walk of the season, rediscovering the natural beauty that makes our corner of Bergen County so unique.

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Artificial Turf Makes Appearance at Van Neste Square During Earth Day Celebrations in Ridgewood

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The Great Green Irony: Why Artificial Turf at Ridgewood’s Earth Day is Making Waves

PJ Blogger: the photo has been edited  to focus on the turf at the Ridgewood Earth Day Event , not attack a Volunteer as some of blog trolls did . Lets keep the focus on the issue and not get distracted by silly name calling. Someone clearly droped the ball or thought they could get away with gaslighting the residents .

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Ridgewood, NJ — They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the latest snapshot from Van Neste Square has left residents saying only one: Really?

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Planning a Financial Future as a Couple

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Planning a financial future as a couple is often described as a budgeting exercise, but that is only part of it. At its core, it is really a translation exercise. You are taking two sets of habits, two sets of worries, and two ideas about what security looks like, then trying to build one practical path forward. Numbers matter, but interpretation matters just as much.

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Betting on War: How One Soldier’s $400K Polymarket Win Ended in a Federal Arrest

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The $400,000 Military Bet: How a U.S. Soldier’s Polymarket Wager Exposed a National Security Crisis

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Washington DC, In a plot straight out of a techno-thriller, a U.S. Army soldier has been arrested for allegedly using classified intelligence to bet on a high-stakes military operation. The case involving Gannon Ken Van Dyke and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is sent shockwaves through Washington, exposing a dangerous new vulnerability: prediction markets as a tool for information warfare.

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War, Peace, and TMZ: Pete Hegseth Tackles Tabloid Questions in Historic Pentagon Briefing

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TMZ asks First Questions at Pentagon Briefing

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Washington DC, The Pentagon briefing room is usually a sea of suits and standard policy questions, but on Friday, the “Thirty Mile Zone” officially entered the war room. In a move that signaled a massive shift in the Trump administration’s media strategy, TMZ made its debut at a Department of War briefing—and Secretary Pete Hegseth was ready for them.

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Ride Smart in Ridgewood: Police Launch “Bicycle Junction” Series to Tackle E-Bike Safety and Local Laws

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Bicycle Junction: Ridgewood Police Launch New 12-Part E-Bike & Safety Series

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Ridgewood NJ, With the arrival of warmer weather, the Village of Ridgewood is seeing more families and young riders on the road than ever before. To ensure everyone stays safe and informed, the Ridgewood Police Department has officially launched “Bicycle Junction,” an engaging 12-part video series designed for riders of all ages.

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Junior Firefighters in Training: FMBA Local 47 Hosts “Take Your Children to Work Day” in Ridgewood

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Hoses and Hydrants: Ridgewood’s “Junior Firefighters” Take Over the Station for a Day of Real Training

photos courtesy of FMBA Local 47

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of first responders got a taste of the action this week as Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 hosted its annual “Take Your Children to Work Day.” It was far from a typical day at the office. While many children spend the day shadowing their parents in cubicles or meetings, the children of Ridgewood’s bravest traded pens for nozzles, experiencing firsthand what it takes to protect the Village.

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Drones, Detectives, and Delivery: How Ridgewood Kids Experienced Local Government for a Day

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Future Leaders Take Over: Ridgewood Celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day 2026

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local government got a youthful makeover this week as the Village of Ridgewood hosted its annual Bring Your Child to Work Day. The event offered young residents a rare “all-access pass” to see exactly what goes into keeping one of Bergen County’s most vibrant communities running smoothly.

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