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Phishing scam uses outdated “DMV” name to trick drivers into handing over personal info
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Lodi NJ, New Jersey drivers are being targeted by a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles—an agency that hasn’t existed in over 20 years.
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Karen McEvoy accused of forging checks and stealing funds from nonprofit organization
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Teaneck NJ, a Teaneck woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she fraudulently obtained approximately $36,000 while volunteering at a Bergen County nonprofit, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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West Trenton NJ, a tragic Memorial Day weekend turned deadly on New Jersey roadways, with seven people losing their lives in separate crashes between May 23 and May 27, according to the New Jersey State Police.
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Seaside Heights NJ, file this under , aren’t you glad you joined Graydon Pool. The unofficial start to summer in Seaside Heights, took a turn for the worse this weekend, as a wave of fights, disturbances, and emergency incidents overwhelmed local law enforcement. According to Police Chief Thomas Boyd, a series of violent events stretching from late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in over 40 arrests and required the deployment of multiple prisoner transport teams.
Continue reading Chaos in Seaside Heights: 40+ Arrested During Violent Start to Summer Season
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Lodi NJ, a former Lodi public school teacher, Stephanie Carafa, officially had her teaching license revoked in April after pleading guilty in October 2024 to endangering the welfare of a child — a second-degree crime stemming from an inappropriate incident with a student in 2018.
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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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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.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
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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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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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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.
Continue reading Downed Tree on Glen Avenue in Glen Rock Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported
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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.
Continue reading Primary for Governor Heats Up for Democrats and Republicans
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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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