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Bergen County NJ, A 56-year-old New York man is facing significant prison time after a Bergen County jury found him guilty of attempting to lure a minor for sexual assault. The conviction, announced on February 6, 2026, by Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, follows a high-stakes undercover operation targeting online predators.
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Randolph NJ, State officials have announced a major disciplinary action against Dr. Jonathan Fellus, a Randolph-based neurologist, after allegations surfaced that he systematically evaded safeguards meant to protect female patients.
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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CORY J. HAVENS of VAUXHALL, NJ for false swearing under oath. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer.
Continue reading Palisades Park Police Officer Lied Under Oath Durring Internal Investigation
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — The Borough of Franklin Lakes is in mourning following the sudden passing of a man who spent his final hours serving the community he loved. Mike DeGall, a 15-year veteran of the Franklin Lakes Department of Public Works (DPW), passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, shortly after completing an exhausting shift during a major winter storm.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Mourns DPW Veteran Mike DeGall Following Historic Snowstorm
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A serious early-morning collision at a busy Village intersection sent a family of three to the hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The “T-bone” style accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, a location frequently cited by local residents for heavy commuter traffic.
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New York NY, A new wave of corporate benefits is hitting Wall Street as Citigroup officially joins the growing list of U.S. giants backing the “Trump Account” initiative. The bank announced this week that it will match the federal government’s $1,000 seed contribution for the children of its U.S.-based employees, providing a significant head start for the next generation of savers.
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Trenton NJ, A heated political battle has erupted in Trenton following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent appearance on The Daily Show. The Governor used the comedy platform to announce a new state-run online portal that encourages New Jersey residents to upload videos and images of federal immigration agents (ICE) operating in the state , and no she wasn’t joking. .
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is currently facing a dual economic crisis: a climbing unemployment rate and a “worst-in-the-nation” tax environment. As businesses struggle under the weight of new mandates and skyrocketing energy costs, Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips (R-Bergen) is sounding the alarm, calling on Governor Mikie Sherrill to enact emergency tax reforms before the “affordability crisis” worsens.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has officially enacted one of the most restrictive electric bike laws in the United States, and the backlash is growing. While state officials claim the law is a necessary response to a spike in accidents, a coalition of immigrant advocates, senior citizens, and cycling organizations warns that the measure effectively “criminalizes” affordable transportation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Google just proved that the “Code Red” of 2022 is ancient history. In its latest earnings report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) shattered records by breaking past $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
Continue reading Google has woven its most advanced AI models into the very fabric of its ecosystem
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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 43-year-old ERICKSON LEDESMA of West Hazleton, PA on charges of luring, criminal sexual contact, impersonation, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Wallington Police Department, under the direction of Chief Ireneusz Kluska.
Continue reading PA Man Pretending to be Child’s Father Charged With Luring
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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old CARLOS M. LEON of Fairview, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Fairview Police Department, under the direction of Chief Vincent Belucci.
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River Edge, NJ (January 2026) – The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) invites visitors of all ages to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., with a full afternoon of hands-on history, live music and dance, historic cooking, and family-friendly activities at Historic New Bridge Landing.
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Ridgewood NJ, Literary fans in North Jersey, mark your calendars! The Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Public Library has announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and legendary author Anna Quindlen will be the keynote speaker for their 36th annual Author Luncheon.
