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Liberty Lost: Why Global Freedom Still Hasn’t Recovered from the COVID Lockdowns ????

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New Economic Report Rings Alarm Bells: The “Stalinist” Edicts of 2020-21 Dealt a Blow to Human Liberty That Persists Today.

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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the global trend toward economic and personal liberty appeared to be an unstoppable force, lifting billions out of poverty and driving innovation. However, according to the latest data, that long march of freedom suffered a devastating reversal.

The newest edition of the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World Report, which includes data through 2023, paints a concerning picture: the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic—characterized by what many critics termed “Stalinist global lockdowns”—inflicted a massive blow to human liberty. Even years later, the freedom movement has not recovered from those sweeping mandates and government controls.

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FIRE FEAR: NJ Transit’s New Electric Buses Recalled Over EXPLOSION RISK, Forcing Service Cuts

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Charging Fire Risk Halts NJ Transit’s Electric Bus Pilot: A Major Roadblock on the Road to Zero-Emissions

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s ambitious transition to an all-electric bus fleet just hit a massive speed bump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a critical recall on September 20, 2025, for several models of electric buses manufactured by New Flyer of America, one of which is currently being used in NJ Transit’s electric bus pilot program.

The root of the problem? A dangerous fire risk emanating from the high-voltage battery system.

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A Smoother Ride is Coming: NJ TRANSIT Invests Billions to Modernize Its Fleet

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A Major Upgrade: NJ TRANSIT Purchases 200 New Rail Cars to Modernize Fleet

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Ridgewood NJ, get ready for a more reliable and comfortable commute. NJ TRANSIT has announced a significant investment in its rail fleet, with the purchase of 200 additional multilevel rail cars. This major procurement is a key step in the agency’s goal to fully modernize its fleet and improve the rider experience across New Jersey.

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NJ School Funding: A “Cheating” Formula That Costs Bergen County Taxpayers Billions

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School Funding Disparity: Bergen County Taxpayers “Cheated” by State Aid Formula

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Hackensack NJ, with another school year underway, a new focus is being placed on a long-standing issue in New Jersey: the massive disparity in state school aid. According to Bergen County Republican Commissioner candidates Jay Costa, John Dinice, and Andrea Slowikowski, Bergen County taxpayers are being “crushed” by a $2.6 billion school tax burden, arguing that state and county Democrats are doing nothing to fight for fairness.

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Chaos in Secaucus: Over 100 Cars Take Over Intersection, Crowd Attacks Police With Fireworks

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SECAUCUS, NJ — What began as a late-night car meet turned into chaos early Sunday, August 31, 2025, when more than 100 vehicles “took over” the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, performing dangerous stunts as onlookers recorded videos, according to police.

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Dumont Teen Arrested in Glen Rock Strip Mall Assault

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.

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911 Call Leads Rutherford Police to Man With Stolen Knife on Bergen County Football Bleachers

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RUTHERFORD, NJ — A mysterious early-morning 911 call on Sunday, September 1 led Rutherford Police to a man sitting on the bleachers at a local football field with a stolen knife, authorities said.

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Glen Rock Citizens Help Police Officer Capture Suspected CVS Shoplifter

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.

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Wallington Police Seek Public’s Help After Shooting Near Market Street Bridge

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WALLINGTON, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, near the Market Street Bridge, which connects Wallington and the city of Passaic.

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UPDATE: Fair Lawn Woman Abducted, Rescued by Authorities in Paterson After Disturbing Incident

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UPDATE: According to Boyd Loving photographer at the scene , an investigation by Fair Lawn PD determined that the two (2) individuals involved in this incident were acquainted. The investigation also revealed that no assault occurred. The male involved was released from Fair Lawn PD headquarters after questioning. No information regarding possible criminal charges was made available.

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A frightening abduction unfolded on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a Fair Lawn woman reported to police that she was being followed by a man in a white four-door sedan near Broadway and Midland Avenue, authorities said.

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Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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FORT LEE, NJ — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle just after midnight on Lemoine Avenue near Main Street, authorities said. Continue reading Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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Ridgewood Hit-and-Run: Driver Abandons Electric Jeep After Demolishing Historic Building

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Ridgewood, NJ — August 31, 2025: A hit-and-run crash in Ridgewood early Sunday morning left a possibly historic structure completely destroyed, and authorities are still searching for the driver.

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State Senator Jon Bramnick Slams Murphy’s Independent Contractor Rule Change: “A Job-Killer for New Jersey”

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TRENTON, NJ — Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) has publicly voiced strong opposition to the Murphy administration’s proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule change on independent contractors, warning it could have devastating economic consequences for workers, families, and small businesses across New Jersey.

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As 2025 Election Looms, Even New Jersey Democrat Voters Want a More Balanced Energy Approach, Rejecting Murphy Mandates

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Ridgewood NJ,  in a newly released survey, 80% of New Jersey voters feel their electric bills are already too high and express concern and anxiety about their own economic outlook.

Against the backdrop of rising power bills and the gubernatorial election this Fall, by a 37-point margin, New Jersey voters are more likely to support a political candidate who advocates for including more natural gas in the Garden State’s energy mix to increase power supply and cut costs (63%), rather than a candidate who continues the zero-carbon policies of Governor Murphy (26%). This includes a clear majority of the state’s vital independent voters (69-18%).

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New Jerseyans Brace for Another 20% Hike in Electric Bills—Blame Democrats Disastrous Energy Master Plan

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Trenton NJ,  New Jersey residents are set to face yet another 20% increase in their electric bills this summer, adding to the financial strain that many have been grappling with since last year. A leaked memo from New Jersey Democrats attempts to shift the blame everywhere—Republicans, utility companies, grid operators, the Board of Public Utilities, even Venezuela—except where it belongs: their own failed energy policies.

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