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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A Bergen County jury has delivered a landmark $19 million verdict to Glen Rock native and former New York Rangers prospect Brandon Crawley. The massive award follows a high-profile legal battle over a 2018 Uber crash that Crawley’s attorneys say prematurely ended his professional hockey career.
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LITTLE FERRY, NJ – A routine morning drop-off turned into a scene of federal intervention on Tuesday as agents from the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) arrested a mother directly outside a local daycare.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — What does it take to go from the halls of Ridgewood High School (RHS) to the sidelines of the Super Bowl, the kitchens of elite restaurants, or the front office of the Harlem Globetrotters?
Today marks the official launch of the RHS Alumni Career Speaker Series, a groundbreaking partnership between RHS Guidance and the RHS Alumni Association. This monthly initiative brings successful graduates back to campus to provide students with “real-world” career insights and mentorship.
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Ridgewood NJ, Most kids grew up watching superheroes on Saturday morning cartoons. For Paul Levajac, the real heroes were the ones on motorcycles in the hit show CHiPs and the local officers who made sure he got to school safely every morning.
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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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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For the latest installment of our #MeetTheMembersMonday, we’re sitting down with a familiar face within the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47.
Continue reading From Sewing Machines to Fire Engines: Meet Ridgewood’s Lt. Brian Peacock
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Hackensack NJ, The world is mourning a 90s cultural icon. James Van Der Beek, the actor who defined a generation as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 48. His family confirmed today that the actor died following a brave battle with colorectal cancer.
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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) are preparing for a historic shift in regional rail travel. Starting February 15, 2026, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will begin the “cutover” process—a massive engineering operation to transfer rail traffic from the 110-year-old Portal Bridge to the brand-new Portal North Bridge.
If you’ve ever taken a genetic test—or had a doctor mention “a variant”—you’ve probably had the same reaction most people do: Okay… but what does that actually mean for me?
That question is becoming more common. We can now spot tiny differences in DNA faster than ever, whether it’s from an ancestry-style report, a health screening panel, or a cancer test that looks at a tumor’s genes. But there’s a catch: finding a change is not the same as understanding it. Many results land in the frustrating category of “uncertain.”
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Leadership and management skills are essential for guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and driving business success. Strong leaders inspire collaboration, manage resources efficiently, and create a positive work culture.
If you want to improve your leadership abilities or move into management, enrolling in a structured online course can help you learn practical tools used in real workplaces.
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In today’s data-driven world, organizations across industries are relying heavily on insights derived from data to guide decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new growth opportunities.
As a result, data analytics has become a must-have skill for professionals, managers, and aspiring analysts alike. Whether you’re just starting your analytics journey or looking to level up your expertise, choosing the right course can make all the difference.
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Travel nurses play a vital role in clinics. They provide critical flexibility and expertise to healthcare teams, making it essential to address travel nurse staffing challenges.
Recruiting and credentialing travel nurses across multiple locations is complex.
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It is important to know how much you will earn after tax and deductions so that you can plan financially. Salary-Calculator.ai is an easy-to-use, AI-based platform that assists people in estimating their net salary by including tax, deductions, and contributions. Salary-Calculator.ai can be used whether you live in the US, UK, Japan, Germany, or China, as it will give you an accurate estimate of the salary in any country, having a clear idea of your real income.
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Experience a musical revolution at the West Side Presbyterian Church this February.
Ridgewood, NJ – Forget everything you think you know about the accordion. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Parlance Chamber Concerts makes history with its first-ever accordion recital, featuring the sensational Moldovan virtuoso Radu Ratoi.
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Ridgewood NJ, Commercial real estate is facing a significant test as CMBS delinquency rates continue to climb, with the office sector recently smashing through a troubling new record. While the backbone of property financing is feeling the pressure, a closer look at the data reveals a market in a complex transitional phase rather than a total collapse.
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