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The Public’s Equity and Diversity Blueprint for Ridgewood Schools

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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.

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NJ School Funding: A “Cheating” Formula That Costs Bergen County Taxpayers Billions

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School Funding Disparity: Bergen County Taxpayers “Cheated” by State Aid Formula

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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.

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Flags, Vigils, and Controversy: Why Sparta, NJ’s Mayor Is Under Fire After a Tense Public Scene

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A Tense Standoff: Why Sparta’s Mayor Is Facing Backlash After a Charlie Kirk Vigil

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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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Bergen County Flag Controversy: A Political Snub or Standard Procedure?

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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.

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Chaos in Secaucus: Over 100 Cars Take Over Intersection, Crowd Attacks Police With Fireworks

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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.

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Dumont Teen Arrested in Glen Rock Strip Mall Assault

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.

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911 Call Leads Rutherford Police to Man With Stolen Knife on Bergen County Football Bleachers

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RUTHERFORD, NJ — A mysterious early-morning 911 call on Sunday, September 1 led Rutherford Police to a man sitting on the bleachers at a local football field with a stolen knife, authorities said.

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Glen Rock Citizens Help Police Officer Capture Suspected CVS Shoplifter

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.

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Wallington Police Seek Public’s Help After Shooting Near Market Street Bridge

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WALLINGTON, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, near the Market Street Bridge, which connects Wallington and the city of Passaic.

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UPDATE: Fair Lawn Woman Abducted, Rescued by Authorities in Paterson After Disturbing Incident

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UPDATE: According to Boyd Loving photographer at the scene , an investigation by Fair Lawn PD determined that the two (2) individuals involved in this incident were acquainted. The investigation also revealed that no assault occurred. The male involved was released from Fair Lawn PD headquarters after questioning. No information regarding possible criminal charges was made available.

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A frightening abduction unfolded on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a Fair Lawn woman reported to police that she was being followed by a man in a white four-door sedan near Broadway and Midland Avenue, authorities said.

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Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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FORT LEE, NJ — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle just after midnight on Lemoine Avenue near Main Street, authorities said. Continue reading Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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Ridgewood Hit-and-Run: Driver Abandons Electric Jeep After Demolishing Historic Building

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Ridgewood, NJ — August 31, 2025: A hit-and-run crash in Ridgewood early Sunday morning left a possibly historic structure completely destroyed, and authorities are still searching for the driver.

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Governor Murphy Under Fire as NJ Voters Blame Trenton for Soaring Electric Bills

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity bills are sparking outrage, and voters are pointing fingers squarely at Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies. According to the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, conducted in partnership with the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, utility companies top the blame list — but nearly one in five voters now say Murphy himself is responsible for the surge in costs.

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Federal Judge to Review Legality of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Appointment Amid High-Profile Murder Trial

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TRENTON, NJ — the future of Alina Habba’s role fighting New Jersey’s culture of corruption as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey now rests in the hands of a federal judge in Pennsylvania, after a criminal defendant argued that she was unconstitutionally appointed and must be disqualified from prosecuting his case.

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Senator Booker’s Bizarre Tweet Sparks Backlash: “The Hands That Feed Us” or Tone-Deaf Messaging?

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A recent tweet from U.S. Senator Cory Booker, affectionately (and sarcastically) known by some as “Spartacus,” is drawing sharp criticism—and confusion—across social media, including among residents right here in Ridgewood, where Booker has long enjoyed a loyal following.

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