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9/11 Remembered: The Day That Changed New York City and the World Forever

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Honoring the Lives Lost and the Heroes of September 11, 2001

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New York NY, on September 11, 2025, New York City and the nation pause to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, a day that reshaped history. The annual ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan will feature the solemn reading of victims’ names and moments of silence, uniting Americans in a vow to “never forget.” This day honors the 2,977 lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of a nation. Here’s a look back at the events of 9/11, the timeline of that tragic day, and its lasting impact. Stay updated with live coverage here.

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Potential Iranian Government-backed Cyber Targets : Water and Energy Utilities, Transportation Systems, Healthcare Networks, and Financial Institutions

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Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday, June 21, United States military forces struck three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities: Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.

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Democrat Fundraising Platform ActBlue Faces Potential Terror-Financing Probe Amid Fraud Allegations

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Ridgewood NJ, ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s powerhouse online fundraising platform, is under scrutiny once again — this time facing calls for a federal investigation into potential terror-financing activities, alongside a deepening fraud probe.

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Rally in Central Park Marks Tenafly’s Edan Alexander’s 21st Birthday Amid Captivity in Gaza

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Tenafly NJ, on Sunday morning, hundreds gathered in New York’s Central Park to honor Edan Alexander’s 21st birthday—his second spent in captivity. The Tenafly, New Jersey native has been held hostage in Gaza for over 450 days by Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.

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Israeli Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza

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Ridgewood NJ, the Consulate General of Israel in New York wishes to address recent reports concerning developments in Gaza and to provide essential clarifications regarding Israel’s resolute dedication to ensuring humanitarian aid and food security.

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Teaneck Republican Municipal Committee Joins the Chorus of Outrage Over Teaneck School Antisemitic ,Pro Terrorism Curricula

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Teaneck NJ, the Teaneck Republican Municipal Committee responds to the antisemitic ,pro terrorism school curricula  being adapted by the Teaneck Public School system.

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Proposed Teaneck School Curriculum Criticized as Veiled Attempt to Promote Terrorism and Anti-Semitism

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Teaneck NJ, a new proposal by School Superintendent Andre Spencer to collaborate with “outside organizations” for educating students on “global issues” has faced criticism. Spencer’s letter suggested partnering with groups like the Anti-Defamation League and the New Jersey chapter of the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) to create webinars for schools.

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Rutgers University Benefactors With Hold Support Over Over Antisemitism on Campus

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New Brunswick, NJ, Marvin and Eva Schlanger are taking a stand by withholding their financial support from Rutgers University. Both proud Rutgers alumni, the couple, who contribute to various educational institutions through their Florida-based nonprofit, the Eva and Marvin Schlanger Family Foundation, has donated over $130,000 to Rutgers. However, they have decided to cease contributions due to what they perceive as the university’s inadequate response to antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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The Documentary “Shattered Lives” Premieres January 25th

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Shattered Lives describes the devastating impact of the Fraunces Tavern bombing
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Hawthorne NJ, Shattered Lives is a feature documentary based on the book of the same name, co-authored by Jeff Ingber and Joe Connor, Frank Connor’s son, and it chronicles the origins of the Puerto Rican independence movement, its transformation into a Cuban-led Marxist cause and the FALN’s decade-long reign of murder and destruction.  It also explores the hunt for the perpetrators by a group of dedicated FBI agents, and the inexplicable escape from prison by Willie Morales, the FALN’s chief bombmaker who eventually received asylum in Cuba, where he lives to this day.  Finally, the film exposes the political maneuvering that led to Presidents Clinton and Obama granting clemency to FALN members through their attorney, Eric Holder, and the emotional damage it caused to the families of the victims.

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Sussex County Woman Charged Financing Terrorist Group Syrian Al-Nusra Front

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Hopatcong NJ,  a Sussex County, New Jersey, woman, was arrested at her home today in connection with concealing sending money to a Syrian foreign terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Maria Bell, a/k/a “Maria Sue Bell,” 53, of Hopatcong, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of knowingly concealing the provision of material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. She is scheduled to appear by videoconference this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor.

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NJ Man Admits Hiding Attempts to Provide Support to HAMAS

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Basking Ridge NJ, A Basking Ridge (Somerset County) resident faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on September 15 to concealing attempts to provide material support to HAMAS. Court documents indicated Jonathan Xie, 21, hid details about his efforts to offer support and resources to the foreign terrorist organization, admitting he believed he was aiding the group in committing violence. In December 2018, Xie sent $100 to an individual in Gaza he believed was part of a HAMAS faction that has conducted attacks, posting about it on social media. About four months later, a man wearing a black ski mask later identified as Xie claimed in a video online that “he was against Zionism and the neo-liberal establishment,” according to prosecutors. He said he would join HAMAS if he could find a way, displayed the group’s flag and a handgun, and expressed he would shoot everybody at a pro-Israel march. Also in April 2019, Xie sent an undercover FBI employee a link to a website of the HAMAS faction he previously donated money to. He provided screenshots of the website and demonstrated how to send bitcoin through it. Xie could also be fined $250,000 when sentenced on January 27.

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One of the Key Rules in Terrorist travel is to get a Government-issued ID

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Ridgewood NJ, from the Center for Imigration studies, one of the key rules in terrorist travel is to get a government-issued ID. Why? IDs are essential for appearing assimilated, which is important for mission success.

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Bergen Man Held as Alleged Terrorist

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County prosecutors say a former captain in the Army from Wallington is being held until his trial after he was caught on a  “reconnaissance” mission on the George Washington Bridge.

Daniel Czerepak, 29, made his first court appearance Monday and was ordered held at the Bergen County Jail. According to Bergen County prosecutors, Czerepak was allegedly caught two weeks ago trying to get to a restricted area of the bridge in Fort Lee.

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New Jersey Man Allegedly Scouted Targets In New York City For Terror Organization Hezbollah

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MORRISTOWN NJ,  A New Jersey man has been arrested and is facing terrorism charges . Charges include planning attacks in New York City and other cities for the Middle Eastern Terrorist Group Hezbollah.

The Department of Justice claims Alexei Saab of Morristown was allegedly trained by the terror organization in bomb-making and intelligence-gathering which he used to scout potential targets in New York and Istanbul, Turkey.

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