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Ridgewood NJ, the clock is ticking! Election Day has arrived, and New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to decide a pivotal gubernatorial race and numerous local contests across the state.1
Continue reading NJ Polls Open at 6 AM! Everything You Need to Know for Election Day 2025
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The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is proud to introduce one of their dedicated members for this week’s “Meet the Members Monday.” Get an inside look at the passion and drive behind the badge with Firefighter/EMT TJ Benintende.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighter Reveals How 9/11 Inspired Him to Become a Lifesaving Hero
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Wall Street NY, New York City’s status as the undisputed financial capital of the world is facing a formidable challenge, not just from economic shifts, but from political headwinds. As socialist frontrunner Zohran Mamdani campaigns for the NYC mayor’s seat on a platform that includes significant tax hikes on the wealthy and corporations, and proposals to restructure public safety budgets (a position he previously tied to “defund the police”), Wall Street’s biggest names are accelerating their strategic exit south.
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The crisis of homelessness in America is escalating, and New Jersey is feeling the painful impact. According to the January 2024 Point-in-Time count, 12,680 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in the state—a staggering 24% increase from the previous year.
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Washington DC, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often called food stamps, are facing a critical issue: the November benefits were not issued due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website starkly warned that the “well has run dry” to issue program benefits, prompting a major political blame game.
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Ridgewood NJ, The intersection of Oak Street and West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ, carries a story of both peril and progress. Back on Christmas Eve 2020, a serious two-vehicle crash brought local emergency crews—the Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS—to the scene.
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The East Rutherford Fire Department (ERFD) demonstrated rapid and effective firefighting skills this evening, quickly containing a residential structure fire and ensuring the safety of all occupants.
At approximately 5:00 PM, ERFD was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Rose Street with the initial possibility of residents being trapped inside. Fortunately, upon arrival, crews confirmed the best possible news: all occupants had safely evacuated the building before the department’s arrival.
Continue reading Rose Street House Fire: East Rutherford FD Extinguishes Blaze, Occupants Safe
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Ridgewood NJ, Music lovers, mark your calendars! Parlance Chamber Concerts is hosting a world-class event that promises to be a deeply moving and musically rich experience. Benjamin Appl, the celebrated baritone hailed by BBC Music Magazine as “already a great artist,” will take the stage on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
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Ridgewood NJ, Authorities in Ridgewood, New Jersey, have announced a major breakthrough in a series of crimes that put local business owners on edge. A 19-year-old Ridgewood man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that plagued the village’s bustling Central Business District earlier this month.
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Ridgewood NJ, good news for everyone looking for a little extra rest: Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend! On Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., we officially “fall back” an hour, marking the end of DST for the year. That means you get a precious extra hour of sleep to recharge.
Continue reading Extra Hour of Sleep Alert! Get Ready to Fall Back—And Update Your Safety Checklist
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Ridgewood NJ, a powerful wind storm swept through Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon, 10/31/2025, leaving behind a trail of property damage. The most dramatic incident reported involved a large tree branch that snapped off and fell onto a parked vehicle on Leonard Place.
Continue reading Totaled! Windstorm Drops Massive Branch on Parked SUV in Ridgewood
Maintaining a beautiful lawn can be rewarding—but it can also be exhausting. Pushing a heavy mower, maneuvering around obstacles, and making sure every corner is trimmed takes time and effort. Enter the remote control lawn mower: a modern solution that transforms lawn care into a truly effortless experience. In this guide, we’ll explore how these smart machines make maintaining your garden easier than ever.
Continue reading How Remote Control Lawn Mowers Make Garden Maintenance Effortless
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Northern New Jersey — Former Assemblyman Rafael Fraguela, a proud Cuban American and longtime Hudson County community leader, has announced his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli for Governor.
“Our Hispanic community has been taken for granted by Democrats for far too long,” said Fraguela. “It’s time for Hudson County Hispanics to defy the political machine and stand with the only candidate who truly listens to and understands our community — Jack Ciattarelli.”
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The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called into action on Monday evening, 10/27/2025, to combat a suspicious brush fire. Just before 8:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the wooded area located behind the local swim club for reports of a possible blaze.
Continue reading Suspicious Brush Fire Behind Swim Club: New Milford Officials Investigate
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The Archdiocese of Newark, which serves 1.3 million Catholics across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, is facing a stark new reality. Citing declining Mass attendance and a critical shortage of priests, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has launched a comprehensive pastoral initiative that is expected to result in the consolidation and merger of numerous North Jersey parishes by 2027.
This effort, titled “We are His Witnesses,” is a necessary structural conversion that reflects a broader trend across American Catholicism, where declining numbers and a shrinking clergy are forcing dioceses to reimagine their future.
