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GLEN ROCK, NJ — If you looked up at the night sky over Glen Rock yesterday and thought you saw a visitor from another galaxy, you weren’t alone. Social media buzzed with reports of a UFO sighting in the area, describing a mysterious, glowing object hovering silently over the borough.
Continue reading Aliens or Academics? The Truth Behind Last Night’s Glowing Object in Glen Rock
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RAMSEY, NJ — The era of “scrolling in the classroom” is coming to an end for New Jersey students. Governor Phil Murphy visited Ramsey High School today to sign landmark bipartisan legislation requiring all K-12 school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during school hours.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Cell Phones in All NJ K-12 Classrooms
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PARK RIDGE, NJ – A North Jersey family is safe today following a terrifying midnight ordeal. Just before 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday night, a three-alarm fire broke out at a residence on Terrace Street, drawing a massive response from nearly a dozen local fire departments.
Continue reading Saved by the Beep: Park Ridge Family Narrowly Escapes Midnight Three-Alarm Fire
Executive Director of NJ’s Largest LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Arrested Following Incident in Neptune City
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NEPTUNE CITY, NJ – The executive director of New Jersey’s most prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is facing serious legal charges following a domestic incident in Monmouth County. Christian Fuscarino, 35, the longtime leader of Garden State Equality, has been charged with child endangerment and assault, according to court records.
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Trenton, NJ – Federal law enforcement is significantly escalating its presence in New Jersey, a state self-declared as a “sanctuary.” Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark and the FBI’s Newark Field Office have officially launched a new Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), dramatically increasing coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to combat transnational crime, gang violence, and narcotics trafficking.
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Ridgewood, NJ | October 14, 2025 – Tuesday, October 14th, brought a chaotic mix of emergencies to the quiet streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey, as first responders dealt with both a house fire and significant property damage following a severe multi-day storm.
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Barnegat Township NJ, yet another social media craze is causing chaos in schools, and this one is arguably the most disgusting yet. The so-called “Pee Challenge” on TikTok—where users film themselves appearing to urinate in public outdoor spaces—has prompted strong condemnation and serious disciplinary threats from at least one New Jersey school district.
Continue reading A “Completely Reprehensible” TikTok Trend Sparks Outrage in New Jersey
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ — On August 10th, emergency crews responded to a dramatic vehicle fire at the Shell gas station on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Chief 61, Chief 62, Engine 2, and Squad 2 quickly arrived on scene, stretching a hose line and extinguishing the flames before they could spread to the building. The Wood-Ridge Fire Department provided additional support at the scene.
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Hillsdale NJ, for the second time in less than a week, northern New Jersey residents felt the ground rumble — and social media once again lit up with the question: “Was that another earthquake?”
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck at 12:11 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter located just southwest of Hillsdale in Bergen County. The quake originated approximately 3–6 miles underground, shallow enough to be felt across nearby towns and even parts of New York City.
Continue reading Did You Feel It Again? Second Earthquake Shakes Bergen County in Just Three Days
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CRESSKILL, NJ — A prominent Cresskill property owner is suing the borough, alleging that a preventable cybersecurity failure inside the tax collector’s office allowed more than $550,000 in property tax payments to be fraudulently diverted.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – as previously reported , a rare seismic event rattled northern New Jersey on Saturday night, August 2, when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 10:22 p.m., was shallow in depth, making the tremors widely felt across Bergen County, New York City, and even parts of Westchester and Rockland County in upstate New York.
Continue reading USGS Confirmed Hasbrouck Heights Epicenter of Saturdays Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake
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Elmwood Park, NJ – A former Elmwood Park High School student has filed a lawsuit alleging that she endured “relentless torment, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and abuse” throughout her four years at the school—while administrators, teachers, and counselors allegedly failed to protect her.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — Two employees sustained serious burns following an explosion involving aerosol cans inside a warehouse located in the 2100 block of Broadway, late Wednesday afternoon, July 2. The blast prompted a large-scale emergency response and sent both victims to a local hospital for treatment.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Warehouse Explosion Injures Two Employees: Investigation Underway
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FORT LEE, NJ — Authorities confirmed over the weekend that the two individuals found dead in a Fort Lee home last week were siblings, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
