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Building Bridges: How Officer Anthony Losito is Redefining School Safety at GW Middle School

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Safety with a Smile: Meet Officer Anthony Losito, the New Face of Security at George Washington Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, In the hallways of George Washington Middle School (GWMS), safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people. This year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community is getting to know a familiar face with an impressive legacy: Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Anthony Losito.

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NYC ‘Tax Flight’ Warning: Real Estate Experts Say Mayor Mamdani’s 9.5% Hike Will Crush the Middle Class

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NYC Real Estate Experts Sound Alarm Over Mayor Mamdani’s “Math-Defying” 9.5% Property Tax Plan

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New York NY, New York City is facing a fiscal crossroads that has the real estate industry on high alert. Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a stark ultimatum to Albany: tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations to plug a $5.4 billion budget deficit, or trigger a “last resort” 9.5% property tax hike.

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Glen Rock Accountant Admits to Defrauding Investors Through Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

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Bergen County Prosecutor Charged Drosos with Money Laundering in April of 2025

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Glen Rock NJ, A Bergen County accountant and tax preparer on February 17,2026 admitted to running a Ponzi and bank fraud scheme that bilked victims out of more than $10 million dollars and a related bank fraud scheme, among other crimes, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced.

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What to Expect From an Outpatient Program: Schedule, Support, and Success Factors

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If you are thinking about treatment but cannot hit pause on work, parenting, or school, outpatient care can feel like the only realistic option. The question is not “Will I be busy?” It is “Will this actually support change in real life, where the triggers and pressures still exist?”

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Civil War in Garfield: Why the Mayor is Suing His Own Zoning Board Over Overdevelopment

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A Bergen County Town is Suing Itself: The Shocking Reason Behind Garfield’s Legal Battle

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Garfield NJ, In a rare move that has caught the attention of North Jersey residents, the City of Garfield has filed a lawsuit against its own Zoning Board of Adjustment. The legal battle centers on a controversial housing application that the Mayor and City Council claim fuels the fire of local overdevelopment.

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Chaos at Newark: JetBlue Flight Evacuated via Slides After Emergency Landing

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Emergency at EWR: Why a Florida-Bound JetBlue Flight Was Forced to Evacuate on the Tarmac

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Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) faced major disruptions yesterday evening following a frightening emergency landing involving JetBlue Flight 543. The incident, which occurred during the busy evening rush, led to a temporary suspension of all flight operations at one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs.

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Unstoppable: Ridgewood Boys Swim Team Overcomes Bus Breakdown to Secure Sectional Title

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A Malfunctioning Bus Couldn’t Stop This NJ Swim Team from Making History

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Ridgewood NJ, The road to a championship is rarely smooth, but for the Ridgewood High School boys swimming team, it was literally backwards. Despite a mechanical nightmare on the way to their biggest meet of the year, the Maroons proved that resilience is their strongest stroke, capturing their second consecutive NJSIAA North 1, Group A sectional title.

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Dynasty Continued: Ridgewood Girls Track Claims 8th Straight Sectional Title

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8 Years of Dominance: How the Ridgewood Girls Track Team Just Made History Again

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Ridgewood NJ, The legacy of excellence continues in Bergen County. The Ridgewood High School girls indoor track and field team (#XCTFMaroons) has officially extended their historic winning streak, capturing the 2026 State Sectional Championship title.

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End of an Era: Tito’s Burritos & Wings to Permanently Close All Remaining NJ Locations

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Why Fans are Heartbroken Over the Sudden Closing of This Iconic NJ Burrito Chain

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey food scene is losing a heavyweight. After more than 20 years of serving up its signature California-style Mexican fare, Tito’s Burritos & Wings has announced the permanent closure of all remaining locations. fans have until March 1st to grab one last “Fat Amy” or a basket of their famous wings before the doors lock for good.

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Two Indian Nationals Charged after 19 kg of Morphine-laced Poppy Pods are Seized in Wood-Ridge Home

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ICE has lodged detainers against both men, meaning they could face deportation for commiting serious crimes and not being US citizens

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old KARANJIT SINGH and 25-year-old JAGROOP SINGH (both of Wood-Ridge, NJ) for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent In Charge Michael McCarthy; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Port Director Tenavel Thomas; and the Wood-Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Hackensack Shooting Update: 22-Year-Old Expected to Survive After Shooting Near Chit Chat Diner

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Violence Erupts Near Essex Street: 22-Year-Old Man Shot at Hackensack Apartment Complex

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A violent shooting in the heart of Hackensack has left a 22-year-old man hospitalized and local authorities searching for answers. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 18, 2026, sparked a massive police presence near one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors.

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Four Men Charged including Two Poliuce Officers in Park Steakhouse Brawl in Park Ridge

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Investigation and determined local offduty police involved int he altercation

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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old NICHOLAS K. DISPOTO of Hillsdale, NJ; 28-year-old JASON R. VRADENBURG of Park Ridge, NJ; 29-year-old MARTINA L. MCGEE of Hillsdale, NJ; and 59-year-old THOMAS M. SCHIAVONE of St. James City, FL, on charges stemming from an aggravated assault investigation. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Park Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rampolla.

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Juvenile Charged in Violent Home Break-in in Tenafly

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Tenafly Police Department responded to a home invasion burglary and theft of a vehicle from a private resideresidence

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Tenafly NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges filed against a 19-year-old Essex County, NJ man — who was a 17-year-old juvenile at the time of the offense — following a home invasion, burglary, and robbery investigation that was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Tenafly Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain.

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Maintenance Tips for Aluminium Window Frames

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Modern homes prefer using aluminium windows due to the fact that such windows are durable and stylish. They cannot be rusted and can withstand the extreme weather conditions in comparison to most other materials. Nevertheless, they need some attention as well as any other component of your home to remain in optimal condition. Constant care makes them work properly and appear beautiful during a long period of time. With the help of some easy measures, you will be able to prolong the life of your windows and never have to spend large sums on their repairs.

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Managed IT Services: The “No Call Center” Difference for Your Business

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Introduction

Most businesses do not think much about IT support until something stops working. Then suddenly, every minute feels critical. Deadlines slip, employees wait around, and customers start noticing delays.

What makes these situations worse is slow support. You call for help and end up navigating menus, repeating the same issue, and waiting hours for someone to respond. By the time assistance arrives, the damage to productivity has already been done.

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