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East Rutherford NJ, the developers of the American Dream mall are taking five insurance companies to court over more than $20 million in losses they claim resulted from a decorative helicopter falling from the ceiling of the DreamWorks Water Park in February 2023.
Continue reading American Dream Sues Insurers Over $20.5M Loss from Water Park Helicopter Collapse
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream megamall, the second-largest mall in the United States, is facing financial and legal headwinds in 2025 as its assessed property value dropped by over $800 million, or 24%, according to local tax officials.
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Newark NJ, in a heart-stopping moment at Newark Liberty International Airport, a 2-year-old boy slipped onto a baggage conveyor belt and was nearly carried into the airport’s luggage screening system—but thanks to the quick response of Port Authority Police officers, a potential tragedy was averted.
Continue reading Port Authority Police Rescue Toddler from Newark Airport Luggage Conveyor System
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Glen Rock NJ, a fallen tree on Thurston Terrace caused a power outage affecting 46 PSE&G customers in Glen Rock on the morning of Saturday, May 31.
Continue reading Power Outage in Glen Rock Affects 46 Homes After Tree Falls on Thurston Terrace
photos courtesy of Ridgefield Fire Department
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Ridgefield NJ, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer and multiple vehicles early Friday morning led to widespread damage, two hospitalizations, and the evacuation of an apartment building with 50 residential units.
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Tenafly NJ, a 78-year-old man from Cresskill has died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash in Tenafly, local police confirmed.
Continue reading 78-Year-Old Man Dies After Two-Car Crash in Tenafly
file photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has officially approved its first budget since the end of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funds, and despite some last-minute budget cuts, the overall budget reflects an increase over the previous year.
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Jersey City NJ, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a high-profile lawsuit against four major New Jersey cities—Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken—alleging that local policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Continue reading DOJ Sues Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken Over Immigration Policies
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, a routine move turned into a dramatic scene late Saturday night (May 24) in the Village, when a 30-foot moving van became stuck while attempting to back out of a steep driveway on the 100 block of Crest Road.
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Mahwah NJ, a 15-year-old boy from Mahwah has been charged in connection with the assault and car theft of a woman in Suffern, New York, after a shocking turn of events during what was supposed to be a routine lawn mowing job.
Continue reading Mahwah Teen Accused of Assaulting Woman and Stealing Car in Suffern
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Hackensack NJ, New Jersey Transit train on the Pascack Valley Line struck and killed a man near the Clinton Place crossing in Hackensack on the morning of May 22, according to NJ Transit officials.
Continue reading NJ Transit Train Fatally Strikes Man in Hackensack Near Clinton Place Crossing
screenshot courtesy of a Boyd Loving video
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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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Ridgewood NJ, after a disruptive weekend strike, NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North service west of the Hudson, will fully resume on Tuesday, May 20, starting with the first scheduled train on each line. Limited contingency service will remain in effect through Monday, May 19.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT Rail Service Resumes May 20 After Historic Strike Ends
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Franklin Lakes NJ, recent police response to masked teens carrying realistic-looking water guns has prompted urgent warnings from Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff police about the dangers of the increasingly popular “Senior Assassin” game among graduating high school seniors.
