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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic shift for American taxpayers, IRS CEO and Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano has confirmed that the vast majority of middle-class families are about to see a massive financial windfall.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you’ve taken a stroll through downtown Ridgewood lately, you may have noticed a beautiful new addition to the storefronts: 62 uniquely crafted wreaths, each telling the story of a local hero.
In a powerful display of community spirit, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 53 have successfully launched the village’s first annual “Wreaths of Courage” campaign. This grassroots initiative has turned East Ridgewood Avenue and its surrounding streets into an outdoor gallery of gratitude, honoring both living and deceased veterans from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A long-standing resident of Hackensack is seeing red after the local school district allegedly cut down a massive, century-old oak tree on her private property—without ever asking for permission.
Lenora Pascuzzo, who has lived in her home next to the Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary School for two decades, has filed a tort claim notice seeking $750,000 in damages. The notice, a precursor to a formal lawsuit, names both the City of Hackensack and the Board of Education as responsible parties for the unauthorized destruction of her landscape.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Residents on Grove Street were jolted awake early Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, by the sight of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
The Ridgewood Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to the 600 block of Grove Street after multiple reports of a car fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a compact SUV completely overtaken by fire.
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NEWARK, NJ — A high-ranking detective has pulled back the curtain on what her legal team calls a “pervasive pattern of hostility” within NJ Transit.
Detective Safiya Daniels, a 23-year veteran of the NJ Transit Police Department, has filed a bombshell lawsuit in Essex County Superior Court. The suit names the agency and recently retired Lieutenant John Sullivan, alleging a toxic cocktail of racism, sexism, and calculated career sabotage.
Continue reading Systemic Scandal: NJ Transit Faces New $20 Million Racism and Retaliation Lawsuit
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Police Department is on high alert today following a chilling report of a possible child luring attempt in a quiet residential neighborhood.
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 11:29 a.m., patrol units were dispatched to Ellington Road after a suspicious individual reportedly targeted a child playing in their own front yard.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The heart of Ridgewood’s downtown is a little dimmer today. The Ridgewood Guild announced with heavy hearts that its founder and longtime executive director, Tony Damiano, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. A tireless advocate for small businesses and the “architect” of many of the village’s most beloved traditions, Damiano leaves behind a legacy of community spirit that transformed the central business district.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mourns Tony Damiano: Founder of the Ridgewood Guild Passes Away at 73
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In a race against a looming December 31 deadline, the Ridgewood Village Council has moved to protect the community from “uncontrollable development.” During a marathon 3.5-hour special meeting on December 17, officials introduced five sweeping ordinances and approved two major resolutions to meet the state’s Fourth Round “affordable housing” mandates.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A growing conflict over the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property has officially spilled over into a war of words between Village Hall and local residents.
In a recent, high-stakes email to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Village Manager Keith Kazmark took a sharp aim at concerned citizens, alleging a “concerted effort” to drain the Village’s financial resources through constant questioning. Kazmark has reportedly asked the NJDEP to waive the Village’s requirement to respond to further resident inquiries, claiming the transparency process is being used as a weapon to “run the budget money for Schedler out.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark confirmed that the storm’s intensity felled numerous trees and triggered significant flooding, particularly in low-lying areas along the Saddle River.
Continue reading Ridgewood Storm Alert: Flooding and Downed Trees Shut Down Key Roads
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Police Department is reaching new heights in law enforcement leadership. Department officials proudly announced today that Chief Forest Lyons and Lt. Jay Chuck have officially been honored with the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award. This distinguished recognition is reserved for law enforcement leaders who successfully complete the most rigorous executive training series in the country.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The thin blue line in Ridgewood just got a little stronger. On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Bergen County Police Academy held its milestone graduation ceremony for Police Class #135. Among the sea of new recruits were three familiar faces who will now call the Ridgewood Police Department home: Officers John Riker, Brian Skettini, and David DeNicola.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – As the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches, the Village of Ridgewood is ensuring that the memory of its fallen neighbors continues to grow.
Village Manager Keith Kazmark announced this week that a significant project has been completed: the planting of new September 11th Memorial Trees in the iconic allée located between Village Hall and the Ridgewood Public Library.
Continue reading A Living Legacy: Ridgewood Unveils New 9/11 Memorial Trees for 25th Anniversary
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A quiet Wednesday morning in the Village was interrupted by a loud collision involving a local commuter and a federal delivery vehicle. On December 17, 2025, a silver Toyota Camry slammed into the back of a parked United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery van, leaving both vehicles with extensive damage.
Continue reading Smashed Mail Delivery: Toyota Camry Slams Into Parked USPS Van in Ridgewood
