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25 Guests Evacuated After Big Snow Ski Lift at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford

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Emergency Rescue at American Dream: 25 Guests Evacuated After Big Snow Ski Lift Stalls

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What was supposed to be a cool night on the slopes turned into an unexpected adventure at American Dream Mall this past Friday. Twenty-five skiers and snowboarders had to be rescued after a mechanical glitch stalled the ski lift at Big Snow, North America’s only indoor, year-round ski resort.

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Bergen County Proposes a 4.01% Increase County tax levy

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Bergen County’s 2026 Budget Proposed: Skyrocketing Health Costs Drive Tax Increase

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials have introduced a $749 million budget for 2026, proposing a 4.01% increase in the county tax levy, largely driven by soaring healthcare premiums and uncontrollable costs, officials announced on April 8.

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Teterboro Airport Emergency: Private Jet Overruns Runway Due to Reported Brake Failure

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Emergency Landing at Teterboro: Learjet Skids Off Runway, Triggering Major Delays

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Teterboro NJ, A high-stakes situation unfolded at Teterboro Airport on Monday night when a private jet overshot the runway, leading to a temporary shutdown of one of the world’s busiest general aviation hubs.

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