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Gaza City ,the long, painful search for answers following the October 7, 2023, attacks has reached a somber milestone. Yesterday, Israel confirmed the recovery of the remains of the final hostage held in Gaza—a development that many hope will clear the remaining hurdles for a lasting regional peace.
Continue reading Israel Recovers Last Oct. 7 Hostage: What Happens Next in the Ceasefire Deal?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you’re waiting on a package or an important bill, you may be waiting a bit longer. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a sweeping national alert as Winter Storm Fern—a “historic” weather event—batters the country with a lethal combination of heavy snow, damaging ice, and record-breaking Arctic temperatures.
Continue reading Will Your Mail Arrive Today? USPS Suspends Guarantees as Arctic Vortex Hits U.S.
photo courtesy of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department in the area of Boiling Springs Rd & East Saddle River Rd
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Wyckoff NJ, After a series of aggressive coyote encounters and a recent fox attack that left Bergen County residents on edge, local officials are stepping in. The Wyckoff Board of Health has announced a high-priority community seminar, “Living Safely with Wildlife,” to help families protect their children and pets from increasingly bold predators.
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Ridgewood NJ, The winter weather is moving in fast. Due to the predicted severity and timing of the incoming storm, Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Closed Monday: Emergency Storm Update & Activity Cancellations
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Ridgewood NJ, The current winter storm is shifting more than just the snow—it’s changing how the Village handles your waste collection. To keep sanitation crews safe and ensure roads stay clear for plows, the Village has announced a revised collection schedule for the week of January 26, 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Trash Alert: New Emergency Collection Schedule for This Week’s Storm
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Get your brushes ready! Local artist Eric Santoli is bringing the tranquil beauty of outdoor painting to living rooms across the country. His upcoming TV series, Eric En Plein Air, is set to debut nationwide on public television and the PBS app in just a few months.
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Maywood NJ, Trust is the foundation of any senior living community, but a high-level official in Maywood, New Jersey, has just admitted to a massive breach of that faith. Elaine Benanti, the former managing director of Lydecker Manor, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over half a million dollars from the facility she was tasked with leading.
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Washington DC, the U.S. Treasury Department is taking the gloves off in Minnesota. In a sweeping set of initiatives announced in January 2026, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent unveiled an aggressive federal strategy to dismantle rampant government benefits fraud that has siphoned billions of taxpayer dollars away from the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
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Trenton NJ, In one of his final acts as Governor, Phil Murphy signed A-5967 / S-4864 into law on January 20, 2026. While the administration frames the expansion of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) as a victory for labor, a growing coalition of minority business leaders and independent contractors warns that the law effectively slams the door on small, diverse firms.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey is officially on high alert. As of 5:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties. With a “decade-level” winter storm barreling toward the Garden State, local officials are mobilizing an “all hands on deck” response to keep residents safe.
Continue reading NJ Braces for “Snow-mageddon”: Ridgewood and Bergen County Move to Emergency Status
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New York NY, The legal battle over one of the most polarizing figures in the 2024 Pro-Hamas campus protest movement has reached a dramatic tipping point. Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent organizer of the Pro-Hamas, Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment, is set to be re-arrested and deported to Algeria, according to a high-ranking official in the Trump administration.
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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, is finding a spot in the Central Business District (CBD) the toughest part of your day? Whether you’re a local business owner, a daily commuter, or a weekend shopper, the Village of Ridgewood wants to hear from you.
Continue reading The Future of Downtown Ridgewood: Your Voice Needed at the Parking Community Forum
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Paterson NJ, New Jersey has lost its favorite uncle. Floyd Vivino, the iconic comedian, musician, and creator of the cult-classic The Uncle Floyd Show, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was 74 years old.
The news was confirmed by his brother, Jerry Vivino, who shared that the “curtain peacefully closed” for the legendary entertainer following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with multiple health issues.
Continue reading Farewell to a Jersey Legend: ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino Dies at 74
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Palisades Park NJ, The political landscape in Palisades Park, New Jersey, is heating up as former allies prepare for a head-to-head battle. Councilman Suk “John” Min has officially announced he will challenge incumbent Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim in the upcoming June Democratic primary.
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Ridgewood NJ, From singing cockatoos to “Bark Mitzvahs,” houses of worship across the Garden State are trading traditional silence for a bit of howling and a lot of heart. As national church attendance faces a decline, New Jersey congregations are finding that the secret to a full house might just have four legs and a wagging tail.
Continue reading Paws in the Pews: Why New Jersey Churches are Going to the Dogs
