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RIDGEWOOD CHIMNEY FIRE ALERT: Overloaded Fireplace Sparks Late Morning Emergency on Glenwood Road

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Quick Action by Ridgewood and Wyckoff Firefighters Prevents Major Damage to Single-Family Home

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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.

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BERGEN COUNTY WORLD CUP BOOM: MetLife Final Host Unveils Massive Fan Fest Plans After Historic Draw

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North Jersey Soccer Fever Rises as Final Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are Set!

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East Rutherford NJ, The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially narrowed on Friday, December 5, 2025, as the tournament draw took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. For soccer fans across North Jersey, the draw—which determined the 12 groups of four teams—was appointment viewing, with local gatherings, including one at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield, celebrating the selections.

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Long-Awaited Kingsbridge Pedestrian Bridge is FINALLY Open to Ridgewood Public!

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Restored Walkway Saga Concludes as Village Council Celebrates Reopening and Restores Vital Community Link

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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.

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Here We Go Again: Safety Fencing along the top Level of the Hudson Street Parking Garage in Ridgewood

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PRESENTATION — FENCING FOR HUDSON STREET PARKING GARAGE – Village Council Work Session, May 26, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council has been asked by the Village Manager to consider placing safety fencing along the top level of the Hudson Street Parking Garage. An estimated price tag of $300K+ was mentioned.  No detailed Village Council discussion regarding this Manager’s request has taken place as of yet. However, here are the meeting minutes from the last time a Village Council discussed the same issue:

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D‍owntown for the Holidays is happening TODAY – 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with the tree lighting taking place at 6:45 pm!

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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Lighting and Celebration !

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Ridgewood NJ, here’s what you need to know about street closures and parking for the evening’s festivities. Streets indicated in red on the map will be closed from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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BUREAUCRACY BATTLE! NJ Bill S-4373 Aims to Fix State Regulations That “Don’t Work in the Real World”

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Less Red Tape, More Common Sense? NJBIA Backs Bill to Revolutionize State Rulemaking Transparency

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s system for creating state rules, governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), has long been criticized for its lack of transparency. Now, the state’s largest business advocacy group, the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), is championing a landmark bill aimed at fundamentally reforming the process.

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RED CUP REBELLION EXPANDS: NJ Starbucks Baristas Join Massive Strike; Will Your Caramel Macchiato Be Served?

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Four New Jersey Stores Picket in Record-Breaking Starbucks Workers United Labor Action

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Ridgewood NJ, The nationwide labor dispute at Starbucks reached a new peak this week as baristas from four New Jersey locations joined the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion.” This action marks day 22 of the longest unfair labor practice strike in the coffee giant’s history, significantly escalating the tension between the company and Starbucks Workers United (SWU).

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MANHATTAN GRIDLOCK SCANDAL: Is Congestion Pricing Working, or Are Drivers Just Paying More?

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Drivers and Experts Pump the Brakes on MTA’s Claimed ‘Transformational’ Traffic Success

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New York NY, nearly a year into the controversial congestion pricing program, a fierce debate is raging over its effectiveness in Manhattan. Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA leaders are hailing the $\$9$ toll as a transformational success, claiming it has drastically reduced gridlock and is funding crucial transit upgrades. However, drivers on the ground and independent analysts are shouting one unified message: “Not so fast!”

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Saddle Brook Man Charged with Assaulting Child

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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old VICTOR M. MORALES of Saddle Brook, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Saddle Brook Police Department, under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.

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SCAM ALERT! Bergen County Job Seeker Loses Cash After Falling for Fake ‘Artist’ Employer Trick!

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Glen Rock Police Warn Residents: Never Pay to Start a New Job—Especially if You’re Asked to Buy Supplies or Gift Cards

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Glen Rock NJ, The promise of a new job turned into a financial loss for a Glen Rock resident last week after she fell victim to a common, yet sophisticated, employment scam. Local police are now issuing a strong warning to all job seekers, especially during this time of increased online activity.

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SERIOUS T-BONE CRASH Shuts Down Major Glen Rock Intersection: SUV Driver Injured

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Accident at Prospect Street and Saddle River Road Sends One to the Hospital; UPS Driver and Child Unharmed

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Glen Rock NJ, an early Wednesday evening crash in Glen Rock sent one driver to the hospital and drew a large emergency response, highlighting the dangers at one of the borough’s busiest intersections. The collision, which occurred on December 3, 2025, involved an SUV and a commercial delivery vehicle.

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Bergen County Cyber Harassment Crisis: Man Arrested for Targeting 7 Victims with Obscene Online Messages

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NJ Cybercrime Alert: Hawthorne Man Faces Felony Charges for Digital Harassment

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Hawthone NJ, the digital world, meant for connection, can quickly become a weapon. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has recently announced a major arrest in a case involving extensive cyber-harassment targeting multiple victims across the county.

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NJ Sales Tax SHOCKER? Sherrill SILENCE Fuels Rumors of Tax Hike Before She Takes Office

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Assemblyman DePhillips Demands Governor-elect Sherrill Rejects 7% Sales Tax Increase Rumors

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey affordability is back in the spotlight, this time with explosive rumors suggesting that Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and her team are considering a rapid sales tax hike. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-40) is not waiting for confirmation, issuing a forceful public demand for Sherrill to address and publicly reject the reports of a proposed sales tax increase to 7%.

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PIPE BOMB BREAKTHROUGH: J6 Suspect ID’d After Near 5-Year Manhunt; Officials Reveal How They Cracked the Case

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PIPE BOMB BREAKTHROUGH: J6 Suspect ID’d After Near 5-Year Manhunt; Officials Reveal How They Cracked the Case

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Washington DC, FBI Announces Arrest in Jan 6 RNC/DNC Explosives Plot: The Astonishing Investigative Effort. The identity of the individual responsible for placing live pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on January 6, 2021, has finally been revealed. In a major law enforcement breakthrough, officials confirmed Thursday morning that a suspect is in custody, following an extraordinary, years-long investigation.

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What Experience Really Means: How Manchester’s Plumbing Pros Deliver Long-Lasting Fixes

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Why Skills Matter

Expert plumbers are responsible to keep plumbing systems in good, safe and working condition. Plumbing in Manchester for those disaster leaks, broken pipes, or drainage problems so many home owners experience. It may be that sometimes we need a plumber near me and often just struggling to find the first available person but having someone’s skilled, employed tradesman will result in less issues being left lingering into the future. With experience and expertise οf plumbing operations, capable plumbers cаn often provide fɑster solutions tο large ρroblems thɑt inexperienced workers ｃannot ѕee.

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