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Ridgewood NJ, If you’ve visited the Ridgewood Public Library recently, you’ve likely noticed a major change—and it’s one the community has been waiting nearly three decades for. After 30 years of heavy use, the library’s restrooms have officially undergone a total transformation, trading outdated fixtures for a sleek, contemporary design.
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Ridgewood NJ, Hunting in the Garden State is about more than just the sport; for many, it’s a vital lifeline for the community. As we move through the 2025/2026 hunting season, New Jersey’s Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program is turning successful harvests into a massive relief effort for local families.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey is famous for many things—diners, beaches, and unfortunately, the highest property tax rate in the country. According to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, New Jersey remains firmly at the bottom of the list for tax favorability.
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Ridgewood, NJ – If you’ve commuted through the Route 17 Park and Ride lately, you know the “disgraceful mess” isn’t an exaggeration. Despite repeated reports, the area remains a dumping ground for coffee cups, fast-food wrappers, and overflowing debris.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Park & Ride Mess? New Calls for $1,000 Littering Fines.
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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) has sent a clear message to organized crime: Not in our state.
From January through mid-March 2026, the NJSP Intelligence Section and Investigations Branch spearheaded a relentless series of proactive investigations and targeted enforcement initiatives. These operations were designed with one goal in mind—to slash violent crime and disrupt the criminal networks threatening New Jersey neighborhoods.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A terrifying early-morning home invasion in Bergen County was cut short this past Saturday when roommates stepped in to save a woman from a violent sexual predator.
Continue reading Roommates Save Woman from Hackensack Violent Home Intruder in Hackensack
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TEANECK, NJ — A high-tech police alert led to a significant bust near Route 4 on Friday night, as Teaneck officers intercepted a vehicle wanted for eluding and uncovered a cache of drugs and a loaded firearm.
Continue reading License Plate Reader Snags Wanted BMW: Loaded Gun and Cocaine Found in Teaneck Stop
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you recently opened your mail to find a letter from Appraisal Systems Inc. (ASI), you aren’t alone—but you might be worried. The Village of Ridgewood has officially launched a town-wide revaluation, and representatives are now knocking on doors to inspect every property “inside and out.”
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PARAMUS, NJ — A high-speed pursuit spanning multiple North Jersey towns ended in a dramatic crash and a foot chase on Route 17 early Sunday morning. Police say the suspect, a New York man, was eventually discovered by officers while attempting to hide under a parked vehicle.
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TRENTON, NJ — In a historic move to protect both first responders and the state’s drinking water, the Sherrill Administration has launched one of the nation’s largest coordinated efforts to eliminate toxic PFAS-containing firefighting foams.
Continue reading NJ Firefighters Trade Toxic Foam for Safety in Historic Statewide Cleanup
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A growing wave of frustration is crashing against Ridgewood Village Hall as residents accuse leadership of ignoring public health risks. The controversy centers on Village Manager Keith Kazmark and reports that the village intends to expand the use of artificial turf, despite ongoing and costly battles with PFAS “forever chemicals” in the local drinking water.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s PFAS Crisis: Why Residents are Slamming the New Artificial Turf Plan
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Ridgewood NJ, As the 2026 midterms approach, the political landscape feels like a throwback to 2016—but with higher stakes and weirder headlines. While Senator John Fetterman makes waves by suggesting his own party is “governed by TDS” (Trump Derangement Syndrome), the national Democratic platform appears to be drifting further into niche ideological territory.
Continue reading The “TDS” Primary? Why Democrats are Doubling Down on 2024’s Lost Playbook
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Ridgewood NJ, The numbers are in, and the trend is undeniable. According to the latest IRS domestic migration data for 2023, American wealth is moving at a record pace—and it’s headed straight for the “low-tax” sunbelt.
Continue reading New IRS Data Reveals the 10 States Losing the Most Wealth
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Paramus NJ, the landscape of North Jersey real estate is shifting—literally. Russo Development LLC, the powerhouse behind some of the state’s most recognizable mixed-use communities, has officially broken ground on its new corporate headquarters in Paramus, New Jersey.
Continue reading Why North Jersey’s Busiest Developer is Relocating to the Heart of Paramus
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HAVANA, CUBA — A fleet of tour buses carrying hundreds of Western activists rolled into Havana this week, marking the arrival of the Nuestra América Convoy. While the group claims their mission is one of humanitarian aid and “breaking the siege” of the U.S. embargo, their arrival has sparked a firestorm of criticism regarding the optics of “solidarity tourism.”
Continue reading Five-Star Solidarity? The Controversy Behind Havana’s “Luxury Leftist” Convoy
