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Ridgewood NJ — Are New Jersey towns focused on public safety, or are they writing tickets to fill budget shortfalls? Newly released data from the New Jersey municipal courts offers insight into how many traffic violations were issued across every municipality from July 2024 to June 2025.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The newly elected Hackensack City Council is pressing the brakes on a nearly $12 million plan to build a large indoor sports complex in Johnson Park — a project approved by the previous administration and heavily criticized by residents from the start.
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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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HACKENSACK, NJ — The newly seated Hackensack City Council, led by Mayor Caseen Gaines, is taking action to undo three controversial tax abatement agreements approved by the previous administration in the weeks between the May election and the council’s transition into office.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey once again holds the unenviable title of having the highest property taxes in the United States, according to a recent WalletHub study.
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Paramus NJ, a Newark man accused of burglarizing 14 Dunkin’ locations and stealing over $18,200 in cash was arrested after a five-week crime spree, authorities said.
Continue reading Newark Man Arrested for Dunkin’ Burglary Spree Across Four NJ Counties
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Hackensack NJ, the Department of Environmental Protection recently signed an agreement with Hackensack, Ridgefield Park, Fort Lee and the Bergen County Utilities Authority that requires the municipalities to implement projects to reduce combined sewer discharges that impair water quality in the Hackensack and Hudson rivers.
Continue reading NJ DEP Moves to Curtail Sewage Discharge in Both the Hackensack and Hudson Rivers
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Hackensack NJ, early Tuesday morning, a pickup truck slammed into a McDonald’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, injuring one employee and causing significant structural damage to the building.
Continue reading Pickup Truck Crashes Into Hackensack McDonald’s, Injures Employee
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Teaneck NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has unveiled the final design report for the highly anticipated $189.4 million replacement of the Route 4 bridge over the Hackensack River. This transformative project aims to modernize the 91-year-old structure and a key half-mile stretch of highway connecting Hackensack and Teaneck.
Continue reading Major Upgrades Planned for Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge Replacement
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Hackensack,NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $278,000. This grant will enable the department to provide specialized training to enhance the skills and capabilities of its firefighters.
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Paramus NJ, advancements are underway for plans aimed at alleviating the notorious Route 17 bottleneck affecting Paramus, Rochelle Park, and Maywood, with additional funding on the horizon.
Continue reading Notorious Route 17 bottleneck Targeted for Repair
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Teaneck NJ, according to the Teaneck Police Department, officers from over ten surrounding jurisdictions responded and assisted our agency with dispersing the crowd of over 300 people at the conclusion of the Teaneck boys varsity basketball game vs. Hackensack around 9:05 pm .
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Ridgewood NJ, FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR BERGEN, NORTHERN ESSEX, HUDSON AND EASTERN PASSAIC
COUNTIES…
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Hackensack NJ, On Tuesday, January 18th at 1928 hours Hackensack Fire Department headquarters received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 27 Franklin Street. Upon arrival Deputy 1 had heavy fire in two wood frame dwellings and transmitted a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival, companies put multiple hand lines into service knocking down fire in both 1st and 2nd floors of both dwellings. Fire extended into the attic of both dwellings. Ladder companies from Hackensack and Englewood ventilated the roof of both dwellings , assisted with searches and opening up in both dwellings.
Continue reading 2 Alarm Fire on Franklin Street in Hackensack Under Investigation
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