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Leading North Jersey into 2026: Jim Arakelian Installed as Greater Bergen Realtors President at Star-Studded Gala

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Real Estate Leaders Gather at The Venetian to Celebrate a New Era of Advocacy, Education, and Professional Excellence

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GARFIELD, NJ – The North Jersey real estate community converged on The Venetian on the evening of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for a night of glamour, celebration, and pivotal leadership. The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) hosted their highly anticipated 2025 Holiday Gala, marking the official installation of Jim Arakelian as the association’s new President.

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Archaeological Bombshell: 8,126 Artifacts Discovered at Schedler Property—Will Ridgewood Ignore the Experts Again?

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A “quietly posted” 2025 survey reveals thousands of historic treasures and a “Criterion D” recommendation for the Zabriskie-Schedler site. Is the Village’s plan for turf and drainage about to hit a prehistoric wall?

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A recently released Phase II Archaeological Survey has sent shockwaves through the local historic preservation community. The report, conducted by Richard Grubb & Associates and dated September 26, 2025, reveals that the Zabriskie-Schedler property is much more than just a vacant lot or a future park—it is a massive, intact repository of New Jersey history.

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Bergenfield Women Charged in River Edge Hit-And-Run on Kinderkamack Road

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Driver of the Nissan fled the scene of the accident

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 47-year-old DEMETRIA YORK of Bergenfield, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash. 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 River Edge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael J. Walker.

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“He Can Lie With Such Confidence!” Ridgewood Residents Confront Ridgewood Mayor Over Secret Rezoning Emails and Village-Wide Changes

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Tensions reached a breaking point during the December 17th Ridgewood Village Council special meeting as residents exposed alleged inaccuracies, secret summer promises, and a rezoning plan that reaches far beyond a single neighborhood

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – What was billed as a “Special Public Meeting” to address state-mandated “affordable housing obligations” turned into an explosive confrontation last night. As the Village Council moved to introduce a slate of new zoning ordinances, residents took to the podium to call out what they described as a lack of transparency and outright “lies” coming from the dais.

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Smashed Mail Delivery: Toyota Camry Slams Into Parked USPS Van in Ridgewood

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Morning Commute Disrupted on East Ridgewood Avenue After High-Impact Rear-End Collision

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A quiet Wednesday morning in the Village was interrupted by a loud collision involving a local commuter and a federal delivery vehicle. On December 17, 2025, a silver Toyota Camry slammed into the back of a parked United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery van, leaving both vehicles with extensive damage.

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Paramus Road Gridlock: Driver Rushed to Trauma Center After Violent Collision with PSE&G Van

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Serious Head Injury Reported in Multi-Vehicle Crash at Major Paramus Intersection; Traffic Stalled for Hours

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PARAMUS, NJ – A chaotic scene unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, as a high-impact collision at one of Paramus’s busiest intersections left one driver seriously injured and caused massive traffic delays for holiday commuters.

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Saved by the Beep: Park Ridge Family Narrowly Escapes Midnight Three-Alarm Fire

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Working Smoke Detectors Credited for Saving Lives as Massive Blaze Engulfs Terrace Street Garage

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PARK RIDGE, NJ – A North Jersey family is safe today following a terrifying midnight ordeal. Just before 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday night, a three-alarm fire broke out at a residence on Terrace Street, drawing a massive response from nearly a dozen local fire departments.

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Struck and Ticketed: Pedestrian Carried on Hood of Car in Dramatic Paramus Crash Outside Valley Hospital

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A 63-Year-Old Man Faces Legal Action After Being Struck While Crossing Mid-Block on East Ridgewood Avenue

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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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Village of Ridgewood Special Meeting

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Critical Session December 17th Precedes Final Court Showdowns on 4th Round Mandates

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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 Knights Council #1736 Host Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party

Ridgewood Knights Council #1736 Host Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party

Guests will be treated to a buffet lunch, entertainment, Christmas carols, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus

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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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Holiday Magic in Ridgewood: PBA Toy Drive Smashes Records with Help from RHS Basketball & Dads Night

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The Ridgewood community comes together to ensure a brighter holiday for local children—and there is still time for you to help!

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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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Legal Battle Over the Iconic Sears Building: Owners Sue Hackensack to Block Redevelopment

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The 93-year-old Art Deco landmark is at the center of a high-stakes lawsuit involving property rights, broken deals, and canceled tax breaks

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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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Critical Hit-and-Run in River Edge: Driver Captured After Pedestrian Left in Critical Condition

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Major Investigation Underway Near River Edge Diner After Vehicle Flees to Bergenfield

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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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A Terminal Diagnosis for Westwood’s “Kissing Tree”: Can This Civil War-Era Icon Be Saved?

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The 70-foot Copper Beech survived the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, but a deadly fungus may finally bring it down

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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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Double the Magic: Ridgewood Twins Take Center Stage for Radio City Rockettes’ 100th Anniversary

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From RHS graduates to holiday icons, Courtney and Caitlyn Sullivan are living the dream in the Rockettes’ historic centennial season

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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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