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Paterson NJ, Authorities are actively investigating the death of a man found on the NJ Transit tracks in Paterson on the evening of Friday, April 18.
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Ridgewood NJ, a trail of crash debris stretching more than a mile led Ridgewood Police officers straight to the doorstep of a driver allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident on Friday afternoon, April 18.
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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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Hackensack NJ, a chilling trend has emerged in the federal judiciary: anonymous pizza deliveries sent to judges’ homes, including those of their children—using the name of slain Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas.
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Paramus NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark has announced that Visitation Academy, a long-standing Catholic elementary school in Paramus, will permanently close its doors at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year due to declining enrollment and financial challenges.
Continue reading Visitation Academy in Paramus to Permanently Close After 2024-2025 School Year
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Ridgewood Nj, the threat of a rail strike in New Jersey is growing after NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative labor agreement, with a staggering 87% voting “no”. The high turnout — 93% of eligible union members — sends a powerful message as the agency faces increasing pressure to return to the bargaining table.
Continue reading NJ Transit Engineers Overwhelmingly Reject Contract Offer, Strike Looms for May 15
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East Rutherford NJ, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has officially awarded a $1.7 billion contract to TransCore for the management of E-ZPass services, ending a two-decade-long partnership with Newark-based Conduent. A bid protest filed by Conduent was rejected by the Turnpike Authority’s hearing officer, allowing the state to move forward with its decision.
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Trenton NJ, Traffic fatalities in New Jersey rose sharply in 2024, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the nation saw an overall decline in roadway deaths, the Garden State recorded a troubling 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Continue reading New Jersey Traffic Deaths Rise in 2024 Despite National Decline
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Prospect Park NJ, Municipal leaders in Prospect Park are calling for the immediate resignation of Council President Anand Shah, who was recently charged in connection with an organized crime-linked gambling ring.
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Newark NJ, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have announced the arrest of Ming Xi Zhang, a Chinese national accused of illegally acting as an agent of a foreign government.
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East Rutherford NJ, a recent promotional email from American Dream Mall has reignited the long-standing debate over Bergen County’s blue laws, which prohibit the sale of nonessential retail items on Sundays.
Continue reading American Dream Mall Sparks Controversy Over Bergen County Blue Laws
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey commuters could face major disruptions this spring as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has rejected a settlement proposal in its ongoing wage dispute with NJ Transit. The decision paves the way for a possible train engineers’ strike as early as March 22, 2025.
Continue reading NJ Transit Engineers Reject Federal Wage Proposal, Potential Strike Looms in March
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Newark NJ, a tragic shooting in Newark on Friday night claimed the life of 26-year-old Detective Joseph Azcona and left another officer wounded after a 14-year-old suspect opened fire during a police investigation.