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Trenton NJ, the results of the NJBIA’s 67th Annual Business Outlook Survey for 2025 paint a stark picture: New Jersey businesses are grappling with severe profitability challenges driven by high state costs and unexpected national hurdles.
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Absecon NJ, Violent Rhetoric Leads to Arrests in Absecon, NJ. A serious security incident unfolded in Absecon, New Jersey, this week with the arrest of twin brothers, Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores. The men were apprehended by a joint operation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local police after allegedly posting extreme terroristic threats against federal law enforcement officials on social media.
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Teaneck NJ, Tragedy on Degraw Avenue: E-Bike Rider Critically Injured. An evening commute in Teaneck, NJ, turned tragic on December 8th when a 22-year-old Fort Lee man was critically injured in a crash involving his e-bike and a passenger vehicle.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is poised to ignite a national debate over immigrant healthcare access with the introduction of landmark legislation. In a crushing toalready over burdened New Jersey taxpayers , Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D–Essex, Union) has sponsored Assembly Bill 1701 (A1701), a measure that would authorize the state to offer full, state-funded healthcare coverage to undocumented immigrants residing and working in New Jersey.
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Teaching financial readiness to the next generation is one of the most meaningful investments a family or community can make. Children and teens absorb far more from the world around them than we often realize, including how adults talk about money, handle stress, set goals, and make decisions. When financial conversations happen openly and regularly, young people grow up with a clearer sense of how money actually works in everyday life.
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Severe storms can cause hidden roof damage such as lifted shingles, cracked flashing, or weakened underlayment. Even small openings let water reach attic surfaces or decking. A roof inspection after severe weather identifies affected materials before deterioration spreads and documents any issues not visible from the ground.
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Have you ever stepped into a new neighborhood and thought, “This feels perfect,” only to realize later that you missed a hundred tiny details? Moving has always been stressful, but with rising housing costs and unpredictable market trends, avoiding property mistakes matters even more today. In this blog, we will share how to make responsible choices while keeping your sanity intact.
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While national draw games like MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL© are widely recognized, West Virginia players have access to several unique, state-exclusive games that offer a different kind of chance-based gameplay. From straightforward number-matching formats to rapid-draw games, these local options are easy to play and available to you through the West Virginia Lottery’s official website and iPLAY platform.
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Ridgewood NJ, Just days after the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) board tentatively agreed to sell its streaming and studio assets to Netflix for a reported $82.7 billion enterprise value, rival media giant Paramount Skydance has launched a massive, all-cash hostile takeover bid for the entire company, valuing WBD at a superior $108.4 billion.1
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Ridgewood NJ, Google’s Privacy Secret Is Out: You Were Never Truly Hidden
For years, millions of people relied on Chrome’s Incognito mode, believing it offered a safe, private space to browse the web. The little “Spy Guy” icon suggested anonymity—slipping off the grid, right?
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Leonia NJ, balancing Growth and Character: Leonia’s Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan. A Bergen County community is taking a proactive and ambitious step to secure its financial future and enhance residents’ quality of life. The Borough of Leonia, NJ, has formally adopted a comprehensive redevelopment ordinance, which Mayor Bill Ziegler calls a “defining moment” for the municipality.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Declares War on PFAS: Protecting Daily Life from “Forever Chemicals”. New Jersey, a state often described by environmental advocates as “ground zero” for environmental issues, is moving decisively to protect its residents from the harmful health impacts of PFAS—or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. These chemicals, dubbed “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down and accumulate in the human body and environment, are commonly found in thousands of consumer goods.
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Mahwah NJ, support local Native Artisans & Find Unique Holiday Gifts in Mahwah! Looking for a meaningful way to check off your holiday gift list while supporting your local community and Native American culture? This weekend, the Ramapough Lenape Nation (often referred to as the Ramapough Tribe) invites everyone to their highly anticipated Annual Holiday Craft Fair!
Continue reading Mahwah Holiday Tradition: Ramapough Lenape Nation Craft Fair Returns This Weekend!
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Washington DC, Taxpayer Alert: States Bilking Federal Healthcare Programs . The spiraling cost of healthcare isn’t just driven by hospitals and doctors; the massive federal-state programs of Medicare and Medicaid are being systematically drained by fraud, waste, and abuse at the state level. These scams are costing federal taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.
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Washington DC, legal showdown ends: Habba resigns to “Protect Stability” of NJ office . After a contentious, three-month legal battle over the legitimacy of her authority, which began after Habba had several Democrats arrested for trespassing at an ICE facility . Alina Habba the former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, has resigned as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
