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“You Are a Guest”: Pro-Hamas Columbia Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil Faces Deportation to Algeria

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Khalil was the first of several high-profile immigrant students targeted for deportation following the 2024-2025 Pro-Hamas campus protests

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New York NY, The legal battle over one of the most polarizing figures in the 2024 Pro-Hamas campus protest movement has reached a dramatic tipping point. Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent organizer of the Pro-Hamas, Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment, is set to be re-arrested and deported to Algeria, according to a high-ranking official in the Trump administration.

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The Future of Downtown Ridgewood: Your Voice Needed at the Parking Community Forum

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Join the Village of Ridgewood on Feb 3 for a community forum on downtown parking

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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, is finding a spot in the Central Business District (CBD) the toughest part of your day? Whether you’re a local business owner, a daily commuter, or a weekend shopper, the Village of Ridgewood wants to hear from you.

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Farewell to a Jersey Legend: ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino Dies at 74

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From his iconic local TV show to his friendship with David Bowie, we look back at the life of a Paterson original

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Paterson NJ, New Jersey has lost its favorite uncle. Floyd Vivino, the iconic comedian, musician, and creator of the cult-classic The Uncle Floyd Show, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was 74 years old.

The news was confirmed by his brother, Jerry Vivino, who shared that the “curtain peacefully closed” for the legendary entertainer following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with multiple health issues.

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The Sky’s the Limit: Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia Shatter All-Time Holiday Travel Records

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Port Authority reports record-breaking 5.8 million passengers at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia for the 2025-2026 holiday season

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Newark NJ, if you felt like the airports were a little more crowded this winter, you weren’t imagining it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially confirmed that the 2025-2026 year-end holiday season was the busiest in history for the region’s three major hubs.

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Close Call in Fair Lawn: Fire Chief’s SUV Collides with Lexus During Emergency Response

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 Miraculously, no injuries were reported by either party involved

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Fair Lawn NJ, Emergency response is a high-stakes race against time, but Thursday afternoon in Fair Lawn served as a stark reminder that even the rescuers aren’t immune to the dangers of the road.

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Palisades Park Political Showdown: Councilman Min Challenges Mayor Kim in High-Stakes Primary

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Palisades Park is one of the most densely populated Korean American enclaves in the U.S

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Palisades Park NJ, The political landscape in Palisades Park, New Jersey, is heating up as former allies prepare for a head-to-head battle. Councilman Suk “John” Min has officially announced he will challenge incumbent Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim in the upcoming June Democratic primary.

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Paws in the Pews: Why New Jersey Churches are Going to the Dogs

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A “Bark Mitzvah” for her 13-year-old Chihuahua, Matilda

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Ridgewood NJ, From singing cockatoos to “Bark Mitzvahs,” houses of worship across the Garden State are trading traditional silence for a bit of howling and a lot of heart. As national church attendance faces a decline, New Jersey congregations are finding that the secret to a full house might just have four legs and a wagging tail.

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The “Pre-Civil War” Survivor: 170-Year-Old White Oak Saved from the Ax in Hillsdale

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School Gets Educated : Hillsdale’s 170-year-old White Oak tree was supposed to be cut down for a school expansion

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Hillsdale NJ, in an era where new construction often means “out with the old,” a piece of living history in Bergen County has just won a major victory. A venerable White Oak tree, which has stood guard in Hillsdale since nearly a decade before the Civil War, has officially been spared from the buzzsaws.

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The $371 Million Man: Ridgewood Alum David Duffield Makes History with Record-Breaking Cornell Gift

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Cornell University renames its engineering college after a record-breaking gift from Ridgewood alum

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Ridgewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the future of American engineering, Cornell University has officially renamed its engineering school. Now known as the David A. Duffield College of Engineering, the institution is celebrating a $371.5 million pledge—the largest single donation in the university’s 161-year history.

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The “Sunshine Vitamin” Secret: Is Vitamin D Your Best Defense This Flu Season?

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Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our skin produces it when exposed to UV rays

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Ridghewood NJ, a groundbreaking study released just this week has revealed that your risk of ending up in the hospital with the flu or pneumonia may depend heavily on one single nutrient: Vitamin D.

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Massive Winter Storm Fern Targets Tri-State: 6–12+ Inches of Snow Expected

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Winter Storm Fern, is expected to bring heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions to the entire region

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Ridgewood NJ, Prepare for a significant weather event this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of southeast New York, northeast New Jersey, and southern Connecticut, effective from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

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The Great Wealth Migration: How Gen Z and Retail Giants Are Redefining Wall Street

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Gen Z is Flooding the Market: Why the Average Investor Just Got 10 Years Younger

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New York NY, the numbers are in, and the verdict is clear: the “retail investor” is no longer a fringe player or a meme-stock gambler. They are the new engine of the financial world.

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Total Access: Inside the New US Strategy to Turn Greenland into a “Golden Dome” Fortress

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Greenland Breakthrough: President Trump Scraps Europe Tariffs in Historic “Total Access” Deal

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Davos Switzerland , The “Arctic Standoff” has officially thawed. In a high-stakes pivot at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced a major framework agreement with NATO that secures “total access” to Greenland—sending global markets into a celebratory rally.

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A Traveler’s Guide to a Laid-Back Beach Escape

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Not every vacation needs a packed schedule or constant activity. Many travelers today look for places where they can slow down, breathe, and enjoy time away from daily routines. A laid-back beach escape offers space to relax, reconnect, and enjoy simple pleasures like ocean views, quiet mornings, and easy evenings without pressure or crowds.

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How to Build a Travel Itinerary Around One Perfect Stay

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What’s the one thing that can make or break your entire trip before it even starts? Not the flight. Not the weather. It’s where you stay. The right home base does more than give you a place to drop your bags. It sets the tone for your whole experience. Pick well, and everything flows from there. Pick wrong, and even the best attractions can feel like a chore. That’s especially true in places like Bend, OR—where the landscape shifts from high desert trails to buzzing craft breweries in a single afternoon. With so much to explore, your lodging has to match the energy. Travelers are shifting their priorities. They want more than just a bed. They want a stay that feels personal, flexible, and worth talking about. 

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