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Ridgewood Cleanup Alert: $1.6M Contaminated Soil Removal at Historic Site Starts Soon—What Neighbors Need to Know

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Ridgewood’s Historic Zabriskie-Schedler Site: $1.6M Contaminated Soil Cleanup to Begin This Month

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes environmental cleanup is coming to one of Bergen County’s most historic landmarks. Starting between April 27 and May 4, the Village of Ridgewood will begin a six- to eight-week project to remove contaminated soil and solid waste from the Zabriskie-Schedler property.

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Where Washington Slept and Burr Found Love: The Hermitage Reopens for Tours!

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Step Back in Time: The Hermitage Museum Reopens in Bergen County!

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, History lovers, rejoice! The Hermitage, one of New Jersey’s most storied National Historic Landmarks, has officially reopened its doors. Whether you are a fan of Revolutionary War intrigue, the hit musical Hamilton, or stunning Gothic Revival architecture, this Ho-Ho-Kus treasure is a must-visit this season.

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Iconic Bendix Diner Revival? New Owner Moves to Save the Hasbrouck Heights Landmark

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New Jersey legislators have introduced the “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act.”

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — There is a glimmer of hope for the neon-lit crossroads of Bergen County. The legendary Bendix Diner, a North Jersey staple that has sat dark since January, may soon see its grills fired up once again.

After nearly a year of uncertainty following its forced closure due to safety violations, a potential “knight in shining armor” from the New York restaurant scene has emerged to save the 78-year-old eatery.

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