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The Big 3 Legacy: From the Mayflower to the Hermitage – A Journey of Courage, Hope, and New Beginnings

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — Every artifact has a story, but some stories take on a legacy of their own. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Girl Scout Caitlynn Albarella, a piece of American history has been beautifully restored and returned to its rightful place on the front lawn of The Hermitage.

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Bloodhound to the Rescue! Maywood K-9 Phoenyx Tracks Missing Upper Saddle River Teen After Massive Search

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Solved by Scent: Police Helicopter, Drones, and an Incredible Bloodhound Race Against Time to Find Missing Bergen County Teen

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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A massive, hours-long search operation involving a police helicopter, multiple K-9 units, and officers from half a dozen towns successfully ended late Thursday night with the safe location of a missing 14-year-old boy. The true hero of the night, according to officials, was Maywood Police bloodhound Phoenyx, whose incredible sense of smell was the key to tracking the youngster down.

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Bergen County Dominates ‘Best High Schools’ List—9 Schools in Top 50!

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Niche’s 2026 Rankings Crown Northern Valley Regional NJ’s Best District, Cementing Bergen’s Reputation for Education Excellence

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – When it comes to finding the perfect community for your family, the quality of the local schools is often the single most important factor. If you’re house-hunting in the Garden State, the message from the new 2026 rankings is clear: Bergen County is the place to be!

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Band Teacher at Northern Highlands High School Charged With Engaging in Sexually Inappropriate Conduct with a Minor

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KYLE KUBICKI (DOB: 5/07/1992; single; former teacher at Northern Highlands High School) of 185 Chestnut Drive, Wayne, New Jersey on charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Providing Obscenity to a Minor. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Sergeant Mike LaCroix.

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