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PARAMUS, NJ – A routine Wednesday morning near one of the region’s busiest medical centers turned into a scene of chaos and injury. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle and carried onto its hood in a dramatic collision directly outside The Valley Hospital.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The clock is ticking on a crucial legal and developmental matter for the Village of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Village Council is holding an urgent Special Public Meeting , Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to address its 4th round affordable housing obligations.
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Ridgewood-NJ-December 14, 2025: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 will hold their annual senior citizens Christmas party in the Parish Center at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sunday, December 21st, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Guests will be treated to a buffet lunch, entertainment, Christmas carols, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus. The Knights are proud to host this event every year, honoring the finest citizens of Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The holiday spirit is alive and well in the Village, thanks to an outpouring of generosity for the Ridgewood PBA Local 20 Annual Toy Drive. Law enforcement officials are celebrating a “huge success” this year, crediting local students, athletes, and community groups for a massive team effort that will put smiles on the faces of children across the region.
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HACKENSACK, NJ – The future of Main Street’s most recognizable landmark is once again in limbo. The owners of the historic Sears building have filed a lawsuit against the City of Hackensack and its Planning Board, alleging that the site was “improperly designated” as an area in need of redevelopment.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ – A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered when a hit-and-run driver struck a female pedestrian near a popular local landmark, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the busy intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Windsor Road, just steps away from the River Edge Diner. The driver involved fled the scene immediately following the collision, sparking an urgent multi-town search.
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WESTWOOD, NJ – A somber cloud has settled over downtown Westwood as borough officials reveal a heartbreaking diagnosis for the town’s most famous resident: the Kissing Tree.
The massive copper beech, a local landmark that has stood for nearly two centuries, has been diagnosed with a terminal case of brittle cinder fungus. While the news is devastating, Westwood leaders aren’t ready to say goodbye just yet, launching a “hail mary” search for a miracle cure to save the historic giant.
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NEW YORK, NY – High-kicking 1,200 times a day and listening to the same nine Christmas songs from September through January might sound like a challenge to some—but for Ridgewood twins Courtney and Caitlyn Sullivan, it’s the thrill of a lifetime.
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LEONIA, NJ – It was a transaction millions of years (and a few bounced checks) in the making. Guy Gsell, executive producer of Field Station: Dinosaurs, confirmed today that the sale of the park’s iconic collection to the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City has finally been settled after a high-stakes financial drama.
Executive Director of NJ’s Largest LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Arrested Following Incident in Neptune City
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NEPTUNE CITY, NJ – The executive director of New Jersey’s most prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is facing serious legal charges following a domestic incident in Monmouth County. Christian Fuscarino, 35, the longtime leader of Garden State Equality, has been charged with child endangerment and assault, according to court records.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – With New York gaming officials officially greenlighting three casinos in NYC, New Jersey is moving to protect its turf. State officials and business executives are readying a massive “North Jersey Casino” push to prevent gambling dollars from flooding across the Hudson River.
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As economic recovery accelerates across the United States in 2025, businesses are facing fierce competition — both locally and online. From small retail shops to tech startups, companies are rethinking their marketing strategies to capture shifting consumer attention and adapt to evolving consumer behavior. In that climate, data-driven digital marketing tools are becoming essential for businesses that want to outperform rivals and respond quickly to market changes.
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New Jersey is entering the final stretch of summer with mixed but cautiously optimistic economic signals, as recent gains in employment and tax collections provide momentum while federal policy shifts continue to raise concerns about long-term stability. The latest state and federal data point to short-term resilience in the labor market and government revenues, even as economists warn that national trade and immigration policies could create headwinds for growth in the months ahead.
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Red blood cells play a vital role in keeping your body functioning properly. They transport oxygen from your lungs to all tissues and organs and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled. When red blood cells function efficiently, your body maintains the energy, balance, and overall health it needs to perform at its best.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood community is rallying around one of its own, Victoria Fiore (RHS Class of 2012), whose life has been consumed by a grueling four-year medical mystery. What began as sudden dizziness and tinnitus rapidly progressed into a terrifying descent into severe neurological and visual impairment, leaving her unable to work, drive, or care for herself.
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