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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision late Sunday morning at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Manor Road left two children shaken but fortunately uninjured, according to emergency responders.
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River Edge NJ, in a heartbreaking case that has shaken Bergen County, Sun Min “Grace” Yoo Chan, a mother from River Edge, has pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless manslaughter in the 2022 death of her 3-month-old son, Elliot. The plea comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings, protests, and emotional appeals from family and supporters.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, the beloved café chain known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and artisanal atmosphere, has officially opened its first New Jersey location at 222 East Ridgewood Avenue, taking over the former Jos. A. Bank storefront.
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday afternoon, April 27, Glen Rock Police Patrol Officer Adam Pyatak was on the scene of a downed tree incident on Glen Avenue, where he stood by awaiting the arrival of a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter.
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Trenton NJ, with less than two months until the June primary, the race for the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor is intensifying, according to a new poll released Friday by Rutgers University’s Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Borough Council has approved settlements for two more police officer lawsuits, pushing the 2025 total to four and increasing the town’s growing legal bill from internal police disputes. The two most recent cases, filed by Sgts. Marc Messing and Dennis Pavlik, centered around claims of political interference and retaliation that allegedly blocked their promotions.
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New York NY , the Trump administration has announced a major shift in the leadership of the long-awaited reconstruction of New York’s Penn Station — handing over full control to Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), effectively sidelining the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which had been leading the project for years.
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands is facing yet another lawsuit—this time from a patron who claims she was injured after being struck by one of the mall’s motorized stuffed animal rides.
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Pompton Lakes NJ, a Pompton Lakes couple has filed a lawsuit against the borough and Fire Chief Dennis Dakake, alleging a pattern of volatile behavior, bullying, and racist remarks.
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Montvale NJ, a New Jersey Superior Court judge is weighing arguments from 26 towns challenging the state’s ambitious “affordable housing” requirements, as legal battles over development mandates intensify.
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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.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department had a busy week, tackling a range of emergencies and showcasing their dedication to protecting the community. Here’s a recap of some of their notable responses:
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