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Ridgewood Trash Alert: New Emergency Collection Schedule for This Week’s Storm

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Ridgewood Storm Alert: Major Changes to Trash & Recycling Schedule for Week of Jan 26

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Ridgewood NJ, The current winter storm is shifting more than just the snow—it’s changing how the Village handles your waste collection. To keep sanitation crews safe and ensure roads stay clear for plows, the Village has announced a revised collection schedule for the week of January 26, 2026.

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From Ridgewood to the World: New PBS Series “Eric En Plein Air” Celebrates Art and Nature

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Love Nature and Art? “Eric En Plein Air” is the New Series You Need to Watch

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Get your brushes ready! Local artist Eric Santoli is bringing the tranquil beauty of outdoor painting to living rooms across the country. His upcoming TV series, Eric En Plein Air, is set to debut nationwide on public television and the PBS app in just a few months.

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Miracle on Third Street: Fair Lawn Officers Brave “Freezing Inferno” to Rescue Trapped Kitten

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Fire Chief Michael Salvini quickly escalated the call to a second alarm, bringing in approximately 45 firefighters from all four Fair Lawn companies

Photos courtesy of Andrey Golik and Scott Osback

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Fair Lawn NJ, In the midst of a devastating house fire that displaced ten residents, a small hero with four paws and a tail made it out alive thanks to the bravery of the Fair Lawn Police Department.

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Man and Accomplice Arrested For Attempted Murder in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old JHAMIR E. BROWN of Passaic, NJ on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon offenses in connection with a shooting incident in Elmwood Park, NJ. In addition, 24-year-old DARIAL P. HUNT of Paterson, NJ was arrested and charged with possession of hollow-point bullets. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Two Men Arrested in Bergenfield Property Swindle

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 47-year-old DAVID M. GREENSPAN of Monsey, NY; and 47-year-old DAHIMA K. ADAIR of Teaneck, NJ on charges related to a fraudulent property deed in Bergenfield, NJ. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Bergenfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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“Engineered Chaos”: VP JD Vance and President Trump Blast Minneapolis Protests After Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti

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37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents on Saturday at ICE Protest

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Minneapolis MN, the city of Minneapolis has become a focal point of national tension following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The incident, which occurred during a high-stakes Operation Metro Surge arrest, has triggered a war of words between the White House and Minnesota state leaders.

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Betrayal in Bergen County: Maywood Senior Home Director Admits to $544K Embezzlement

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The former director of Maywood’s Lydecker Manor admits to stealing $544k

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Maywood NJ, Trust is the foundation of any senior living community, but a high-level official in Maywood, New Jersey, has just admitted to a massive breach of that faith. Elaine Benanti, the former managing director of Lydecker Manor, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over half a million dollars from the facility she was tasked with leading.

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Fair Lawn Firefighters Battle “Cardboard Inferno”: Garbage Truck Erupts in Flames on Broadway

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Fair Lawn Garbage Truck Erupts in Flames on Broadway

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Fair Lawn NJ, A routine recycling run turned into a high-stakes emergency on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, as a garbage truck loaded with cardboard caught fire while traveling through the heart of Fair Lawn.

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“No Stone Unturned”: HUD Orders Immediate Citizenship Checks for 1 Million Public Housing Units

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner has ordered all 3,300 public housing authorities to verify tenant citizenship within 30 days

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Washington DC, the landscape of federal housing assistance is undergoing a massive shift. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a mandate to public housing authorities nationwide: verify the citizenship of every tenant or face a total loss of federal funding.

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NJ TRANSIT Shutdown: All Bus, Rail, and Light Rail Services Suspended for “Decade-Level” Snowstorm

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NJ TRANSIT is suspending all bus, light rail, and rail services on Sunday, Jan 25, 2026, due to a major winter storm.

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Ridgewood NJ, If you were planning to travel across the Garden State this weekend, it’s time to change your plans. Following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s statewide State of Emergency declaration, NJ TRANSIT has announced a total systemwide suspension of services starting Sunday, January 25, 2026. With a massive winter storm expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, officials are taking no chances with public safety.

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Bergen’s “Green Legend” Honored: Professor Steven Fischer Named NJLCA Educator of the Year

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Discover how this local legend has spent 47 years growing NJ’s landscape industry

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Paramus NJ, In the world of horticulture, few names carry as much weight—or as much history—as Dr. Steven Fischer.

To cap off a landmark 2025, the longtime Bergen Community College horticulture professor and program coordinator was officially named Educator of the Year by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA). The award recognizes Fischer’s nearly five decades of dedication to cultivating the next generation of New Jersey’s “green industry” professionals.

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Treasury Crackdown: Secretary Scott Bessent Launches Massive Fraud Probe in Minnesota

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a massive crackdown on Minnesota benefits fraud

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Washington DC, the U.S. Treasury Department is taking the gloves off in Minnesota. In a sweeping set of initiatives announced in January 2026, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent unveiled an aggressive federal strategy to dismantle rampant government benefits fraud that has siphoned billions of taxpayer dollars away from the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

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Equity vs. Union Mandates: New Jersey’s New PLA Law Sparks Outcry from Minority Contractors

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Critics warn this will hurt the 98% of minority-owned firms that are non-union

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Trenton NJ, In one of his final acts as Governor, Phil Murphy signed A-5967 / S-4864 into law on January 20, 2026. While the administration frames the expansion of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) as a victory for labor, a growing coalition of minority business leaders and independent contractors warns that the law effectively slams the door on small, diverse firms.

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NJ Braces for “Snow-mageddon”: Ridgewood and Bergen County Move to Emergency Status

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Ridgewood and Bergen County are preparing for up to 18 inches of snow and find out when to move your car off the street

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey is officially on high alert. As of 5:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties. With a “decade-level” winter storm barreling toward the Garden State, local officials are mobilizing an “all hands on deck” response to keep residents safe.

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NJ Snow Emergency: Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency as “Decade-Level” Storm Targets Garden State

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Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for NJ starting 5 PM Saturday

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is bracing for a historic winter wallop. In one of her first major tests since taking office, Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties, effective at 5:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, 2026.

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