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$4.9 MILLION PAYOUT: NJ Residents Win Landmark Settlement for Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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Middlesex Water Customers to Be Compensated for PFOA Contamination; Case Becomes National Template

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Woodbridge NJ, in a major victory for consumer health and environmental accountability, approximately 60,000 residential water customers in New Jersey are set to share a $4.9 million class-action settlement over drinking water contaminated with PFOA, a toxic “forever chemical” belonging to the PFAS family.

The settlement, officially announced on October 3, concludes a nearly four-year legal battle against Middlesex Water Co. and the chemical manufacturer, 3M. This resolution is the largest of its kind in New Jersey and is poised to become a national template for communities seeking compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to PFAS water contamination.

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Beloved Westwood Brewery Fights Town Limits After State Law Eases Rules

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SAVE OUR TRIVIA! Westwood’s Best Brewery Fights Town Limits After State Law Change

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Westwood NJ, a popular spot in downtown Westwood, Five Dimes Brewery, is fighting to expand its community presence despite a state law intended to make it easier for craft brewers to thrive.

Owner Chris Alepa is rallying local support as the brewery seeks permission from the Westwood Zoning Board to adopt the relaxed regulations recently enacted by the state. The crucial Zoning Board hearing, which drew a packed house of supporters, was unexpectedly delayed until December 1st.

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Zabriskie-Schedler Soil Remediation Plan Unveiled Next Week

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Ridgewood Community Meeting Set for NJDEP-Submitted Cleanup Plan Details

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated soil remediation plan for the controversial Zabriskie-Schedler property is officially finalized and ready for public review.

Matrix New World Engineering, the firm tasked with the cleanup, has completed its detailed plan and submitted it to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Now, the community gets its chance to see exactly how this critical piece of Ridgewood land will be made safe.

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FIRE DANGER ALERT: Why Your Old Laptop Battery is a Rolling Bomb in Garbage Trucks!

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DANGER IN YOUR DUMPSTER: Ridgewood Firefighters Issue Urgent Warning After Laptop Battery Sets Garbage Truck on Fire!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is sounding the alarm after a recent emergency highlights a growing public safety threat: the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

On October 29, 2025, A Platoon was dispatched to a smoking garbage truck. Thanks to the quick thinking of the sanitation crew, the truck was safely moved to a vacant parking lot, preventing a potentially serious incident in a crowded or residential area.

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New Jersey Ranks Top in Nation for Lung Cancer Survival, Screening & Treatment

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New American Lung Association Report Highlights Garden State’s Significant Progress Against Cancer

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TRENTON, NJ – Great news for public health in the Garden State! The American Lung Association in New Jersey has released its annual 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, revealing that New Jersey is positioning itself as one of the national leaders in the fight against lung cancer, the deadliest form of cancer in the U.S.

The report highlights major progress across several key metrics, showcasing improved outcomes for patients and proactive efforts to catch the disease early.

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Bergen County Polls Confirmed Safe & OPEN After Coordinated Bomb Threats on Election Day

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Law Enforcement Clears All Sites After Malicious, Multi-County Intimidation Effort

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In a disturbing effort to disrupt the democratic process on Election Day (November 4th), a series of fraudulent bomb threats were emailed to numerous schools and polling locations across Bergen County, New Jersey. However, county officials and law enforcement have confirmed that all affected sites have been inspected, cleared, and remain safely open for voting.

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The Hidden Costs of a Weak JML Process and How to Fix Them

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A business thrives on the strength of its people and the systems that manage them. Hiring, moving, and offboarding employees should seem straightforward, but gaps in these processes often go unnoticed. When systems fail to manage access rights and responsibilities properly, the results can be serious. Financial losses, data breaches, and compliance risks start to build up quietly. This article explores how an inefficient JML framework can drain an organization’s resources and what steps can restore control and security.

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NJ Polls Open at 6 AM! Everything You Need to Know for Election Day 2025

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6 AM SHARP! NJ Polls Are OPEN—Final Battle for Governor: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli in Tight Race

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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

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Ridgewood Firefighter Reveals How 9/11 Inspired Him to Become a Lifesaving Hero

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Ridgewood’s Finest: Firefighter/EMT TJ Benintende Shares His Story of Courage and Service

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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.

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NYC Exodus? Wall Street Titans Fleeing to Texas as Socialist Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Eyes Tax Hikes

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Billionaire Bailout! Wall Street Giants Ditch NYC for Texas as Socialist Mayoral Frontrunner Threatens Tax Surge

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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 $9 Billion Question: Is the ‘Homeless-Industrial Complex’ Making the Crisis Worse?

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Homelessness Surges in NJ: A Look at the Alarming 24% Increase

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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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FOOD STAMP FIGHT: New Work Rules Take Effect as SNAP Benefits Are Blocked by Democrat Government Shutdown 

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USDA directly accuses Senate Democrats for repeatedly voting against funding the program

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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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Miracle on Oak Street: How a 2020 Crash Pushed Ridgewood to Upgrade a Dangerous Intersection

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From Near-Tragedy to Traffic Safety Win: The Oak Street and West Glen Avenue Story

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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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Rose Street House Fire: East Rutherford FD Extinguishes Blaze, Occupants Safe

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Fast Action Saves Home: East Rutherford Fire Department Quick-Stops Kitchen Fire on Rose Street

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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.

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Don’t Miss It: BBC’s ‘Great Artist’ Benjamin Appl Honors Legend Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in Ridgewood

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A Lieder Masterclass: Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents a Special Tribute

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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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