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Ridgewood NJ, did the Village Council just turn public meetings into the “Gong Show”? At the December 3 Village Council meeting, a new feature was implemented. Now when someone from the public speaks during public comments, a loud BELL rings after 2 minutes and at the end of alloted 3 minutes a loud buzzer then goes off.
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Minnesota, is currently embroiled in one of the largest social-services fraud scandals in U.S. history. Federal prosecutors have uncovered what they call “schemes stacked upon schemes” by certain non-profits that allegedly siphoned an estimated $250 million (the official number cited in federal documents, though some estimates are higher) from taxpayer-funded programs, primarily child-nutrition and Medicaid housing funds.
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Washington DC, legal showdown ends: Habba resigns to “Protect Stability” of NJ office . After a contentious, three-month legal battle over the legitimacy of her authority, which began after Habba had several Democrats arrested for trespassing at an ICE facility . Alina Habba the former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, has resigned as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, In 2008, the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, purchased a seven-acre property along Route 17 North with a straightforward civic goal: convert it into a public park for a neighborhood with almost no access to green space. Early plans included walking paths, a small playground, and a modest athletic field—features aimed at serving children, seniors, and local families who had long requested a safe, accessible recreational area.
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Ridgewood Councilmember Evan Weitz aka the Bond King
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Minneapolis MN, a shocking federal investigation into massive fraud within Minnesota’s child meal program has exposed a breathtaking lack of oversight, particularly within the state’s Department of Education (MDE). The focus has landed heavily on a Minneapolis Somalian restaurant, which allegedly funneled nearly $12 million in federal funds by fabricating feeding thousands of children a day.
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Ridgewood NJ, entering her final year as Board of Education member, Ms. Brogan- like a graduating high school senior- has bequeathed the entirety of Ridgewood Public Schools to her long-time political partners. There is an early graduation party happening inside Castle Place and the only way residents get invited is by the subtle touch from a thief in the night.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools: A Masquerade Party That Wasn’t Meant to Last
‘No Kings’ Rallies Ignite Nationwide: The Political Firestorm Over Anti-Trump Protests and Controversial Speakers
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Paramus NJ – A massive wave of nationwide rallies, dubbed the “No Kings” protests, took place on Saturday, drawing thousands of participants expressing strong dissent against President Donald Trump and his political agenda. The demonstrations have immediately escalated into a major political firestorm, with high-profile Democrats embracing the right to protest and leading Republicans labeling the demonstrations as “un-American.”
The events highlight the intense political polarization gripping the country as the next election cycle approaches.
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Bergenfield NJ, a violent weekend assault on a local rabbi in Bergenfield, New Jersey, has ignited a passionate debate across the community: Was this a terrifying random act of violence or a chilling instance of rabid antisemitism?
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Ridgewood NJ, Village residents who have walked The Five Stairsteps leading into Ridgewood’s journey are uncovering that the path to graduation is paved with political convenience, deceit, and questionable connections.
The most important partisan partnership in the state is currently the agreement between Ridgewood Public Schools and the Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs Law Firm.
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Ridgewood NJ, the partisan partnership between members of Ridgewood’s Board of Education, District administrators, and Bergen County and State Democratic Party leaders is beginning to emerge from the shadows. Community coalitions are questioning if Cottage Place is advocating for Ridgewood taxpayer interests or if local officials are prioritizing the policies of state and county Democratic Party and special interest groups.
Continue reading The Public’s Equity and Diversity Blueprint for Ridgewood Schools
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Hackensack NJ, with another school year underway, a new focus is being placed on a long-standing issue in New Jersey: the massive disparity in state school aid. According to Bergen County Republican Commissioner candidates Jay Costa, John Dinice, and Andrea Slowikowski, Bergen County taxpayers are being “crushed” by a $2.6 billion school tax burden, arguing that state and county Democrats are doing nothing to fight for fairness.
Continue reading NJ School Funding: A “Cheating” Formula That Costs Bergen County Taxpayers Billions
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Sparta NJ, a local vigil in Sparta, New Jersey, intended to honor Charlie Kirk took a dramatic and contentious turn on Saturday night, sparking a heated public dispute. Mayor Neill W. Clark is now at the center of a controversy after he allegedly refused to lower the town’s flags and became involved in a shouting match with vigil attendees.
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Hackensack NJ, in the wake of the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a national debate has unfolded, with a local dimension playing out right here in Bergen County. The decision by county officials not to lower flags to half-staff, despite a presidential proclamation, has ignited a firestorm of criticism and brought the rules of flag etiquette into the spotlight.
Continue reading Bergen County Flag Controversy: A Political Snub or Standard Procedure?
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SECAUCUS, NJ — What began as a late-night car meet turned into chaos early Sunday, August 31, 2025, when more than 100 vehicles “took over” the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, performing dangerous stunts as onlookers recorded videos, according to police.
