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Ridgewood First Responders Free Elderly Victim Pinned Under Fallen Tree

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Fallen Tree Prompts coordinated rush from the Ridgewood Fire Department , Ridgewood EMS, and the Ridgewood Police Department 

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Ridgewood NJ, A late Friday afternoon incident required a swift and specialized response from Ridgewood’s emergency services after an elderly individual was tragically pinned under a fallen tree or large tree limb.

The accident occurred on the property of a single-family home on Mary Ann Place in Ridgewood, prompting a coordinated rush from the Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD), Ridgewood EMS, and the Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division.

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A Final Lesson: Beloved Bergen County Teacher Yvonne Beatrice Honored by Yankees Podcaster

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Mrs. Beatrice was an award-winning teacher who shared her passion for American history and civic engagement in three different North Jersey towns, including Ridgewood and Hawthorne, before becoming a celebrated fixture at Mahwah High School.

photo courtesy of Chris Kailath

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Mahwah NJ, the Bergen County community is mourning the loss of a remarkable educator who left an indelible mark on generations of students. Yvonne Beatrice, affectionately known as “Mrs. Beatrice,” passed away on November 1st at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Suburban Showdown: NJ Mayors Ask Federal Judge to ‘Press Pause’ on Affordable Housing Mandates

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Suburbs Challenge Forced Urbanization 

photo NJ AG Matthew Platkin

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Montvale NJ, the statewide controversy over high-density development and municipal autonomy in New Jersey has officially escalated to federal court. A coalition of local leaders, headed by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, is fighting to halt the implementation of the state’s new affordable housing obligations, arguing the system is fundamentally unfair.

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Scandal Strikes Kyiv: Zelensky’s Top Aide Andriy Yermak Resigns After Anti-Corruption Raid

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High-profile resignation in Kyiv following a widening anti-corruption probe

photo Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak

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Kyiv  Ukraine, The leadership in Kyiv has been rocked by a high-profile resignation following a widening anti-corruption probe. Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s powerful chief aide and lead negotiator on the US-backed peace plan, stepped down on Friday just hours after state corruption investigators searched his apartment.

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Campbell’s VP Fired Over Vulgar Rant Calling Iconic Products ‘S— for Poor People’

Campbell Soup Company Faces public relations crisis after an explosive audio recording

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Camden NJ, the Campbell Soup Company, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has been thrust into a public relations crisis after an explosive audio recording revealed a high-level executive allegedly disparaging the company’s core products and using offensive language.

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Black Friday Bonanza! S&P 500 Records Largest-Ever November Swing from Red to Green

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Biggest losers appear to be those bearish folk who bet big on a widely anticipated tech-bubble blowout

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New York NY, Wall Street just delivered a stunning performance! On Black Friday, the S&P 500 index (SP500) officially turned positive for the month of November, marking an incredible, rapid comeback from deep losses experienced just one week prior.

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How Eboost Partners is Changing Access to Capital for Small Businesses

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Access to capital can be considered as one of the major issues of many small and mid-sized businesses. The ability to grow the business, business inventory, start-up of a new product, and just stabilize the cash flow can require a good financing partner to dictate how fast and sustained the growth will be. Business proprietors require more than finances in the current economic environment, where inflation, increasing prices, and market competition continue to increase. They should be directed strategically, presented with clear choices, and have a partner who is an aware entity of what entrepreneurship is about.

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What Factors Make Homeownership So Rewarding

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Owning a home is often described as one of the most rewarding steps in life. It provides a base that feels steady and lasting. Having a property you can call your own carries a strong sense of achievement and comfort.

What makes homeownership stand out is how it touches many areas of life. It has financial benefits, but it also creates a sense of freedom and control. A home becomes more than four walls; it grows into a reflection of the people who live there. 

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Who Killed Dolores Alliotts and Joan Davis?

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Bergen County Cold Cases Still Haunt North Jersey

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Palisades Park NJ, or 15 years, two horrific and strikingly similar murders in Bergen County have remained unsolved. The killings of Dolores Alliotts in Palisades Park and Joan Davis in Teaneck, who lived just five miles apart, share a chilling connection: the perpetrator set fire to both residences immediately after the homicide in an attempt to destroy the crime scene.

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Get Ready, Ridgewood! The Downtown Christmas Countdown Begins as Festivities Approach

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Christmas Countdown Begins in the Village

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is officially transforming into a holiday wonderland! With the massive Christmas tree now securely in place and the downtown decked out in festive greenery, the stage is set for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” event and the highly anticipated Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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New Crosswalk Sparks Debate: Ridgewood Tries to Solve Pedestrian Safety near Tatte Bakery

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Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns

photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ,Village of Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns. The Engineering Division and the Police Department recently installed a new temporary crosswalk on East Ridgewood Avenue near the bustling new Tatte Bakery & Cafe.

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Major Policy Shift: President Trump Announces Intent to ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ from ‘Third World Countries’

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“permanently pause migration” from all “Third World Countries.”

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Washington DC, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday evening, via a lengthy Truth Social post on Thanksgiving Day, a radical overhaul of U.S. immigration policy, stating his intention to “permanently pause migration” from all “Third World Countries.”

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Repeat Offender Arrested: Mahwah Man Faces New Charges for Child Porn

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Repeat Offender Faces New Charges for Possessing 5,000 Child Abuse Images

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah man already convicted of child pornography distribution has been arrested again on severe new charges. Quinn T. Dickson, 28, of Mahwah, was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators allegedly discovered he possessed thousands of child abuse images.

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Remembering Tonka: Beloved Baird’s Tapir Dies at Bergen County Zoo After Two Decades

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Bergen County Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents

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Paramus NJ, the Bergen County Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Tonka, a Baird’s tapir who had been a fixture at the zoo for more than twenty years, passed away this week.

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Last Dance! Fair Lawn Library Giving Away FREE Wedding Gowns on Black Friday

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Fair Lawn Library Giving Away FREE Wedding Gowns on Black Friday

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Fair Lawn NJ, this Black Friday, skip the mall doorbusters and head to the library for a truly unique steal! The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, is liquidating its globally famous wedding dress lending collection with a final FREE gown giveaway this week.

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