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Hackensack NJ, in a groundbreaking move for government innovation and real estate modernization, Bergen County has entered a five-year agreement with blockchain land records platform Balcony to tokenize approximately 370,000 property deeds, representing a staggering $240 billion in real estate value. Powered by the Avalanche blockchain, this initiative marks the largest blockchain-based deed tokenization project in U.S. history.
Karen McEvoy accused of forging checks and stealing funds from nonprofit organization
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Teaneck NJ, a Teaneck woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she fraudulently obtained approximately $36,000 while volunteering at a Bergen County nonprofit, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading Teaneck Woman Charged in $36K Theft from Bergen County Nonprofit
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Glen Rock NJ, heavy law enforcement presence descended on a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood on Thursday, May 29, as Bergen County’s Regional SWAT team and Glen Rock Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Cornwall Road.
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Ridgewood NJ, luck continues to shine on the Garden State as New Jersey Lottery officials announced that yet another Jersey Cash 5 jackpot has been claimed — this time by a Bergen County player who matched all five numbers to win $221,666 in Wednesday’s drawing.
Continue reading Ridgewood NJ Lottery Winner Scores $221K in Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot!
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Glen Rock NJ, a utility pole along Route 208 southbound, between Lincoln Avenue and Boulevard, was struck twice on Thursday, May 22nd — once in the early morning hours and again later in the evening, according to Glen Rock Police and Nixle alerts.
Continue reading Utility Pole on Route 208 in Glen Rock Struck Twice in One Day
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Mahwah NJ, a 53-year-old North Jersey man, identified as Russ Semeran, was arrested on Sunday, May 18, in Walton County, Florida, for allegedly making terroristic threats against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.
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River Edge NJ, in a heartbreaking case that has shaken Bergen County, Sun Min “Grace” Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, has pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless manslaughter in the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The plea comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings, protests, and emotional appeals from family and supporters.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, the beloved café chain known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and artisanal atmosphere, has officially opened its first New Jersey location at 222 East Ridgewood Avenue, taking over the former Jos. A. Bank storefront.
Continue reading Tatte Bakery & Cafe Opens First New Jersey Location in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’re hoping to see change on the Ridgewood Board of Education, now is your chance. One seat will be on the ballot in the November 2025 election, and the process to get on that ballot is simple.
Continue reading Ridgewood School Board Election: One Seat Up for Grabs This November
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Tenafly NJ, the armed wing of Hamas announced Saturday that the fate of Edan Alexander , a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, remains unknown following an Israeli airstrike that killed one of his captors. Alexander is believed to be the last known U.S. citizen held alive in Gaza.
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Montvale NJ, a tragic dog attack in Bergen County has left a small dog dead and a man injured after a German Shepherd and Pitbull got loose from a nearby property, police confirmed.
Continue reading Loose German Shepherd and Pitbull Kill Maltese in New Jersey Dog Attack
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Ridgewood NJ, flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many New Jersey residents, and one of the biggest contributors is not just nature—but overdevelopment. In flood-prone areas like Bergen County, rapid urban expansion and construction on floodplains are compounding water damage, harming the environment, and putting entire communities at greater risk.
Continue reading Overdevelopment of Floodplains Is Worsening Flood Risks in Bergen County
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New York NY , the Trump administration has announced a major shift in the leadership of the long-awaited reconstruction of New York’s Penn Station — handing over full control to Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), effectively sidelining the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which had been leading the project for years.
Continue reading Trump Administration Shifts Leadership of Penn Station Overhaul to Amtrak
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota SUV and a Mercedes SUV in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue sent one driver to the hospital on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16.
The crash caused the Toyota SUV to roll onto its roof, trapping the driver inside. Fortunately, the woman behind the wheel sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported by Glen Rock EMS to The Valley Hospital for treatment.
