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PARAMUS, NJ — In a significant development for one of Bergen County’s most densely developed communities, Paramus has successfully cut its state-mandated affordable housing obligation from 1,000 units to just 316 — a 68% reduction.
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Mahwah NJ, the planned implosion of the iconic Sheraton Crossroads Hotel has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 a.m., township officials confirmed Monday.
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Hackensack NJ, in a powerful show of community unity, the Hackensack Zoning Board unanimously voted to reject a high-density assisted living development last week—prompting cheers and applause from residents who packed the council chambers.
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Ridgewood NJ, flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many New Jersey residents, and one of the biggest contributors is not just nature—but overdevelopment. In flood-prone areas like Bergen County, rapid urban expansion and construction on floodplains are compounding water damage, harming the environment, and putting entire communities at greater risk.
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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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