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Pedestrian Rescued After Being Pinned Under Hackensack School Bus Carrying Children

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Hackensack School Bus Crash: Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Morning Commute Incident

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Hackensack NJ, a terrifying scene unfolded in Hackensack on Tuesday morning, March 10, when a school bus carrying children struck a pedestrian, leaving her pinned beneath the vehicle. The accident, which occurred during the busy school run, required a high-stakes rescue operation and has sent shockwaves through the local community.

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Daniel Sayani Brings Spiritual Comfort to Nursing Home Residents Across New York and New Jersey

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While many people recognize Rabbi Daniel Sayani as the spiritual leader of Clearview Jewish Center in Whitestone, Queens, and the rov of Kehillas Mevaser Tov in East Brunswick, New Jersey, another important part of his work takes place quietly in nursing homes and healthcare facilities throughout the region.

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From Bergen County to the Royal Palace: The Remarkable Life of Henry ‘Hank’ Gooss

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How a local Ridgewood man bridged the gap between New Jersey and Swedish royalty

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Ridgewood NJ, It’s not every day you hear about a boy from Bergen County rising through the ranks of international finance to be honored by a King. Yet, that is exactly the legacy left by Henry “Hank” E. Gooss, a Ridgewood native whose career took him from the halls of Rutgers University to a knighthood in Sweden.

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First Goats, Now Fire? Ridgewood Eyes Radical NYC Tactics for Twinney Pond

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From Goats to Grassfires? Ridgewood Debates Radical New Ways to Save Twinney Pond

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Ridhgewood NJ, In the quiet enclave of Ridgewood, NJ, a debate is blooming over how to handle the invasive species taking over Twinney Pond. While Councilperson Winograd recently made headlines by suggesting the Village hire a “goat brigade”—a method famously used by the New York City Department of Parks—residents are now looking across the Hudson and asking: What comes next?

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Ice Cream Season is Back! Van Dyk’s Announces Opening Day in Ridgewood!

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Sweet News: Van Dyk’s Ice Cream Announces Official 2026 Opening Date in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The moment Bergen County dessert lovers have been waiting for is finally here. Van Dyk’s Ice Cream, the legendary homemade scoop shop in Ridgewood, has officially announced its seasonal return.

Dust off your spoons and get ready—the “Closed for the Season” sign is coming down, and the smell of fresh waffle cones is about to fill the air on Ackerman Avenue.

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Wild Neighbors: Why More Foxes are Being Spotted in Ridgewood Yards

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Fox Sightings in Ridgewood: What You Need to Know About Our New Neighbors

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Ridgewood NJ, If you’ve recently spotted a bushy tail darting through your backyard or caught a pair of glowing eyes on your doorbell camera, you aren’t alone. Reports of fox sightings in Ridgewood, are on the rise.

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Losing Sleep? Here is Exactly When the Clocks Change This Weekend

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Spring Forward: Your Ultimate Guide to Daylight Saving Time 2026

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Ridgewood NJ, The long-awaited arrival of spring is almost here! This Sunday marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST), which means we get more sunshine in the evening but one less hour of sleep.

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New Study: The Most (and Least) Expensive Grocery Chains in America

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Think Walmart is the Cheapest? Think Again: New 2026 Grocery Rankings Revealed

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Ridgewood For years, shoppers have relied on Walmart as the gold standard for low-cost groceries. But if you’re trying to stretch your budget in 2026, the retail landscape has shifted. A major new study released this February by Consumer Reports, in partnership with the Strategic Resource Group, has upended the traditional wisdom, revealing that several chains can save you significantly more at the register than the big-box giant.

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SUV Crashes Into Ridgewood Pizza Parlor: Driver Hospitalized After North Maple Avenue Collision

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SUV Slams Into Ridgewood Strip Mall: Driver Injured After Honda Strikes Building

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Ridgewood NJ, A Thursday morning commute turned chaotic in Ridgewood, NJ, when a vehicle veered off the road, jumping a curb and slamming into a local shopping center.

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Village of Ridgewood Trash Update: Rear-Yard & Bulk Collection Returns Today

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Garbage Collection Update: Rear-Yard & Bulk Pickups Resume in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The wait is over! We are pleased to announce that regular rear-yard trash collection resumes today, Tuesday, March 3. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our residents for your patience and understanding during the recent temporary suspension. These changes were vital to ensuring the safety of our sanitation crews, and we appreciate your support in keeping our community workers safe.

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Maine’s Best is Coming to Bergen: Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Slated for Ridgewood

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Maine-Style Seafood Hits Bergen County: Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls to Open in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Seafood lovers in North Jersey, get your butter and lemon ready. The wait for an authentic Maine lobster roll is about to get a whole lot shorter.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is officially expanding into Bergen County, bringing its acclaimed “no-pretension” seafood concept to the heart of downtown Ridgewood. Taking over the prime real estate at 111 E Ridgewood Avenue, this marks a major milestone for the brand as its first outpost in the county.

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Banking Move: Fulton Financial Expands Into NJ with $243M Blue Foundry Acquisition

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New Jersey Banking Alert: Fulton Financial and Blue Foundry Bancorp Announce Major Merger

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey banking landscape is officially shifting. Fulton Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FULT) and Blue Foundry Bancorp (Nasdaq: BLFY) have announced a definitive merger agreement, marking a massive expansion for Fulton into the high-growth markets of Northern New Jersey.

Blue Foundry Bank opened in Ridgewood at 235 East Ridgewood Avenue in June of 2021.

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Beat the Winter Blues: How to Score Your Dream Summer Job at Graydon Pool

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Dreaming of Summer? Ridgewood Announces 2026 Summer Job Fair at Graydon Pool!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The ground might still be cold, but the Village of Ridgewood is already heating up its plans for the 2026 summer season. If you’re a student, a local resident, or anyone looking for a rewarding way to spend the warmer months, now is the time to dive in!

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