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LYNDHURST, NJ — a casual day of magnet fishing turned into a remarkable discovery on June 26, when a man pulled a World War II-era artillery shell from the Passaic River near the De Jessa Bridge, which connects Lyndhurst and Nutley.
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TRENTON, NJ — As New Jersey lawmakers finalize the $58.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 — the largest in state history — one controversial item appears to be making its way into the final cut: increased sales taxes on cigarettes, vaping products, and internet gaming.
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LINDEN, NJ — In a united front against human trafficking, the New Jersey State Police Human Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the Linden Police Department and Mantua Township Police Department, successfully participated in “Operation Coast to Coast”, a nationwide initiative focused on rescuing victims and dismantling trafficking networks.
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has released a new threat assessment highlighting an ongoing danger to Jewish communities in New Jersey, driven by rising domestic extremism and antisemitic sentiment. This report comes in response to recent violent attacks targeting Jewish individuals in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado, and confirms that the risk in New Jersey remains high.
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TENAFLY, NJ — In an emotional and historic homecoming, Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native and Israeli-American soldier, has returned to New Jersey after enduring 584 days of captivity by Hamas. The streets of Tenafly were lined with members of the Jewish and Israeli community, waving flags and holding signs to welcome Alexander home after nearly 20 months of unimaginable hardship.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood invites community members to attend a public review session for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. This federally funded initiative—administered through the NJDOT Local Aid Safe Routes to School Program—aims to improve walking and biking conditions for students across Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s bravest were called into action Thursday night for one of the most heartwarming tasks in a firefighter’s repertoire: rescuing a stranded pet.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck on Roof in Late-Night Operation
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.
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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.
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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.
