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PARK RIDGE, NJ – A growing group of Park Ridge residents has launched a campaign to recall Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr., arguing that his move to Tennessee makes him unfit to represent the local community.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department Hazmat Team was dispatched to Closter after reports of an unusual substance spilled across several streets.
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Edgewater NJ, A 21-year-old Maywood man, identified as Johnathan Torres, has tragically died from injuries sustained in an electric dirt bike crash in Edgewater, New Jersey.
According to Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin, the crash occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, near 725 River Road, across from the popular SoJo Spa Club.
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Fairview NJ, police say Giancarlo Pontecorvo, 26, of Ridgefield, is now facing assault charges after allegedly spitting in a woman’s face during the protests on Fairview Avenue Saturday afternoon.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a 10-foot-wide and 10-foot-deep sinkhole has caused a full closure of North Franklin Turnpike between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus as of Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025.
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How Veolia North America Saved 3 Billion Gallons of Water in New Jersey Using Drones and AI
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Oradell NJ, Veolia North America, which provides drinking water to more than 800,000 residents in Bergen and Hudson counties, is revolutionizing leak detection in New Jersey’s aging water infrastructure. By using drones equipped with thermal imaging and integrating artificial intelligence (AI), Veolia has saved over 3 billion gallons of treated water in recent years—water that would have otherwise leaked before reaching customers.
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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — With temperatures expected to climb above 90 degrees this week, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced in a Facebook post that the county has opened five cooling centers to help residents stay safe during the heatwave.
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Bergen County, NJ – Mosquito spraying will continue across Bergen County this week to combat the spread of West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). After recent sprayings in Lodi, Bergenfield, Dumont, Bogota, and Teaneck, additional towns are scheduled for early-morning treatments.
Continue reading Bergen County Expands Mosquito Spraying to Fight West Nile Virus – See the Schedule
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — With summer in full swing and local schools on break, the streets are now bustling with children, families, and outdoor activity. That means one thing for drivers: it’s time to slow down and stay alert.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police : Summer Safety Reminder: Slow Down — Kids Are Out of School!
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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TRENTON, NJ — On July 7, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General published its annual major discipline report, offering a detailed overview of disciplinary actions taken against law enforcement officers across the state in 2024. The report revealed 644 incidents involving 543 officers from 172 agencies, marking a 19.7% increase from 2023.
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NEW JERSEY — A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals that New Jersey residents are largely dissatisfied with how the state government is handling critical issues, particularly taxes, cost of living, and public transportation. The report, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, paints a picture of a public increasingly frustrated with both state and national leadership — a sentiment expected to shape the upcoming 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A former employee of the Fair Lawn School District has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following disturbing lewdness incidents at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Grocery shoppers in Bergen County have something new to look forward to this summer: Lidl, the popular international supermarket chain, is officially opening its first location in Hackensack on Friday, July 25 at 150 River Street.
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TEANECK, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The Township of Teaneck has officially submitted its Fourth-Round Affordable Housing Plan, identifying six potential development sites as part of its strategy to meet the state-mandated affordable housing obligation of 431 units.