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You Get What You Voted For: Ridgewood Council Pushes New Parking Garage

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Is Ridgewood on the verge of a parking revolution or a taxpayer nightmare?

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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday, February 3rd, Village Hall transformed into a battleground of ideas as the community gathered for the Community Forum on Downtown Parking. While the official invite promised a “comprehensive look” at the Central Business District (CBD), many residents are smelling a rat—specifically one involving rising debt and potential conflicts of interest.

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The Begining of the End of Taco Tuesdays for North Jersey?

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A Taco Affair Closes Little Falls & Westfield Locations: Owners Cite “Monster” Food Costs and Stress

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Ridgewood NJ, A beloved staple of the North Jersey dining scene is scaling back. A Taco Affair, the gourmet taco shop known for its creative, globally-inspired menu, has officially closed its doors in Little Falls and Westfield.

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NJ Blood Emergency Extended: Historic Winter Storm Wipes Out 2,000 Life-Saving Donations

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Blood Type O Negative Shortage

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey and New York are facing a critical healthcare crisis after a historic winter storm brought blood donation efforts to a grinding halt. The New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) and New York Blood Center (NYBC) have officially extended their “Blood Emergency Appeal” for an additional two weeks as inventories plummet to dangerous levels.

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Route 17 Reckless Driving Crash: Speeding Subaru Overturns Vehicle Near Garden State Plaza

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Paramus High-speed chase ends in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized

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Paramus NJ, A terrifying scene unfolded on Route 17 in Paramus this past Saturday night when a high-speed chase ended in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized.

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Warning: “NJDOH” Phone Scam Targeting Residents—How to Protect Your Identity

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NJDOH Alert: If You Get This Call About “Illegal Prescriptions,” Hang Up Immediately

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has issued an urgent alert following a surge in sophisticated phone scams. Scammers are now impersonating state health officials to trick residents into revealing sensitive personal data, often using “fear tactics” involving illegal drug activity.

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A New Banking Giant in NJ: Columbia Financial to Acquire Northfield Bancorp in $597 Million Merger

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Columbia Bank and Northfield to Merge: Is Your Local Branch on the Chopping Block?

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey banking landscape is shifting once again. Columbia Financial, the Fair Lawn-based parent of Columbia Bank, has announced a massive $597 million acquisition of Woodbridge-based Northfield Bancorp.

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NJ Deep Freeze: Was January 2026 the Coldest on Record? See How This Winter Compares

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Yes, It Really Was That Cold: NJ’s January 2026 by the Numbers

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Ridgewood NJ, If you feel like you’ve been living in a literal freezer, you aren’t imagining it. From the frozen mist of the Paterson Great Falls to the ice floes choking the Hudson River, North Jersey just survived one of its most brutal Januaries in recent memory.

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How NJ iGaming Players Are Embracing Modern Online Strategies and New-Found Communities

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Online casino play used to feel private by design. A phone, a few minutes, a quick session, then back to real life. That era has faded.

In New Jersey, digital casino culture has matured into something more social. Players still care about game mechanics and session discipline, yet many now treat iGaming as a shared hobby with its own language, rituals, and micro-communities. Strategy gets discussed in group chats. Wins and bad beats get turned into stories. A new kind of “table talk” shows up, except it lives on Discord servers, subreddit threads, and private Telegram circles.

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The Legacy of Duke Habernickel: Remembering the King of Mail-Order Fashion

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The Legacy of “The Man Who Dressed America by Mail”: Remembering Haband’s Max “Duke” Habernickel III

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Ridgewood NJ, the world of American retail has lost a true visionary. Max “Duke” Habernickel III, the charismatic force who transformed Haband from a local Paterson startup into a national mail-order powerhouse, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 92.

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Soap Legend Alert: Meet Susan Lucci in Ridgewood This February!

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Meeting “La Lucci”: Daytime Legend Susan Lucci Heads to Ridgewood for Exclusive Book Signing

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Ridgewood NJ, Fans of daytime royalty, mark your calendars! The legendary, Emmy Award-winning icon Susan Lucci is coming to North Jersey for a rare, intimate meet-and-greet.

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Ground Hog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter for 2026!

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The Verdict is In: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter for 2026!

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Bundle up, America—the “Prescient Land-Beaver” has spoken. This morning, under the watchful eyes of thousands at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and officially saw his shadow.

According to the legend that has captivated the nation since 1887, this means we are in for six more weeks of winter. If you were hoping to pack away the parkas and heavy boots, you might want to keep them by the door until at least mid-March.

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Is it Actually Cold? What Your “Feels Like” Temperature is Really Trying to Tell You

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Why is it 30° but feels like 15°? The Science Behind “Apparent Temperature”

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Ridgewood NJ, We’ve all been there: you check the weather app, see a manageable 30°F, and walk outside only to be hit by a bone-chilling cold that feels twice as sharp. That’s because the “actual” temperature is only half the story.

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Is Valley Hospital Dumping 270,000 Gallons of Contaminated Runoff Onto Ridgewood Families ?

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A 12-Foot “Snow Mountain” is Threatening This Ridgewood Neighborhood

Is Valley Hospital Dumping 270,000 Gallons of Contaminated Runoff Onto Ridgewood Families ?

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Ridgewood NJ, a David-vs-Goliath environmental battle is brewing in the heart of Ridgewood (07450). Residents living near the commercial property at 555 N. Maple—directly across from the former Valley Hospital site—are sounding the alarm over a massive “snow mountain” that threatens to turn their backyards into a toxic drainage basin.

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Patriots vs. Seahawks 2026: Where to Watch Super Bowl LX in Ridgewood

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Super Bowl LX in Ridgewood: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Local Bars & Watch Parties

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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready, Bergen County—the biggest game of the year is almost here! On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in a thrilling Super Bowl LX rematch at Levi’s Stadium.

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The Ridgewood Doctor Who Gave Students Their Sleep: Remembering Dr. Anne Catherine Robinson, NJ’s “Champion of Rest”

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Ridgewood’s “Champion of Sleep”: Dr. Anne Catherine Robinson Passes Away at 66

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Ridgewood NJ, The community of Ridgewood and the medical world of New Jersey are mourning a visionary leader. Dr. Anne Catherine Robinson, a trailblazing Bergen County pediatrician who dedicated over a decade to improving the mental and physical health of adolescents, passed away this Monday at the age of 66.

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