Posted on May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 by James — 2 Comments

Not So “Happy Ending”: Palisades Park Couple Pleads Guilty to Running 9 Illicit Spas Across NJ and NY

Behind the “Loyalty Cards”: How an Innocent-Looking Tri-State Massage Empire Was Actually an Illicit Enterprise

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Edgewater NJ, A North Jersey husband and wife have admitted to running a massive, multi-state illicit network spanning nine different “spas” across New Jersey and New York. The scale of the operation—complete with customer loyalty rewards programs and over a million dollars in hidden cash—has sent shockwaves through local communities from Edgewater to New Rochelle.

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Posted on May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by James — 1 Comment

Dumont NJ Bar Fires Employee Over Viral Racist Slur Allegations

Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Viral Video Alleging Racist Slur Sparks Outrage

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Dumont NJ, What was supposed to be an exciting night out to watch the NBA playoffs quickly devolved into a viral confrontation, leading to the termination of a Bergen County bar employee.

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Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

“He Woke Us Up”: How a Pet Bird Rescued Three People from a Burning NJ Home

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Real-Life Hero: Pet Parrot Saves Bergen County Family from Massive House Fire

All Photo Credits to Damien Danis and Massimo Maceri

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Rochelle Park NJ, In the quiet early hours of April 1st, a family in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, faced a life-or-death situation. But it wasn’t a high-tech alarm system that alerted them to the danger—it was their feathered friend.

According to police reports, a pet parrot is being credited with saving three family members from a fast-moving, smoky fire that broke out shortly after 1 a.m. at a residence on Somerville Street.

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Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Hackensack Hit-and-Run: Man Killed at Essex Street Intersection; Police Search for Fleeing Driver

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Tragedy in Hackensack: Authorities Seek Public’s Help Following Fatal Overnight Hit-and-Run

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Hackensack NJ, A quiet night in Bergen County turned tragic early Friday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision. Local authorities are now calling on the community for information to help identify the driver who fled the scene.

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Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by James — 21 Comments

In a Significant Blow to the Village Finances Judge Rules Valley is Exempt From Property Taxes with its Appeal Pending

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Ridgewood’s $5 Million Budget Gap? The Valley Hospital Tax Ruling Explained

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Ridgewood NJ, The legal battle over Valley Hospital’s tax status just took a sharp turn, leaving the Village of Ridgewood facing a potential “windfall” that looks more like a financial crater. Here is the breakdown of Judge Nicholas Ostuni’s recent ruling and what it means for your tax dollars.

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Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by James — 1 Comment

Bravery and Arrest: 80-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Carjacker at Bergenfield Walgreens

80-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Bergenfield Walgreens Carjacking; Suspect Apprehended

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Bergenfield NJ, A Sunday morning shopping trip turned into a violent encounter for a River Edge resident at a local Walgreens. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 3, Bergenfield police responded to a reported carjacking at 406 South Washington Avenue, where an 80-year-old woman was targeted while sitting in her vehicle.

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Posted on May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 by James — 4 Comments

Terrifying Beaver Attack: 8-Year-Old Boy Bitten While Fishing at Bergen County Park

Rare Beaver Attack at Mahwah Park: 8-Year-Old Boy Injured While Fishing

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Mahwah NJ, A quiet Sunday evening at Continental Soldiers Park turned into a terrifying ordeal when a young boy was attacked by a beaver. On May 3, around 6:00 p.m., Mahwah police responded to Lake Henry following reports that a wild animal had charged a child.

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Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Saddle Brook Resident Charged After Bergen County Cyber Crimes Unit Investigation Into Prohibited Digital Materials

Saddle Brook Man Arrested Following Months-Long Cyber Crimes Investigation

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SADDLE BROOK, NJ – A 39-year-old Bergen County man is facing serious charges following an intensive investigation into the possession of illegal digital materials. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Jakub Cielemecki on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

Garfield Man Picked Up on Luring Charges

Garfield Man Arrested for Alleged Luring in Wallington

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Wallington NJ, Community safety is a top priority for Bergen County residents following a recent incident involving local youth. On April 10, 2026, an investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wallington Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Garfield man on serious charges.

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Posted on April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

From the Sidelines to the Rescue: Dianna Russini Helps Save Driver in Wyckoff Rollover

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Former NFL Insider Dianna Russini Jumps into Action to Rescue Driver and Dog in Wyckoff Rollover

photo by Boyd Loving ( not Dianna Russini )

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WYCKOFF, NJ — Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini may be making headlines lately for her sudden departure from the sidelines, but this week, she’s being hailed as a local hero. On Wednesday afternoon, Russini reportedly played a pivotal role in rescuing a 73-year-old man and his dog following a dramatic car crash in Wyckoff.

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Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by James — Leave a comment

NJ’s Only Top 10 Winners: How Three Bergen County Students Just Won $270,000 for Groundbreaking Science

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Bergen County’s Genius Trio: BCA Students Sweep National Science Talent Search with Life-Changing AI

photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is officially on the map as a national hub for scientific innovation. Recently, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco honored three extraordinary seniors from Bergen County Academies (BCA) who dominated the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

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Posted on February 4, 2026March 31, 2026 by James — 8 Comments

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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Posted on January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 by James — 1 Comment