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Paramus Police Officer Vincent M. Brock’s Enduring Legacy 32 Years Later

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Paramus Police Lower Flags for Officer Vincent M. Brock, Killed Responding to False Alarm 32 Years Ago

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Paramus NJ, today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, marks the thirty-second anniversary of the line of duty death of Paramus Police Officer Vincent M. Brock. Officer Brock made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community he loved, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to shape the Paramus Police Department .

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Landmark Ruling: NJ Korean Spa Forced to Allow Trans Clients in Locker Rooms Matching Gender Identity

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Korean Spa Must Change Policy After Lawsuit Over Locker Room Access and ‘Boy Parts’ Question

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Palisades Park NJ, a prominent Korean spa in New Jersey, King Spa & Sauna in Palisades Park, has been forced to dramatically change its policies to comply with the state’s anti-discrimination laws. The change comes as part of a consent order settlement in a lawsuit filed by a transgender woman who was denied access to the women’s facilities and subjected to invasive questioning about her body.

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Ridgewood Water Tackles PFAS and Drought Concerns in Glen Rock

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Is Your Water Safe? Ridgewood Water Utility Reveals Aggressive Plan to Remove PFAS “Forever Chemicals” by 2026

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Glen Rock NJ, Ridgewood Water, the utility serving several New Jersey municipalities, recently addressed local concerns at a meeting of the Glen Rock Activities Club. Neil Gallone, representing the utility, delivered a critical presentation focusing on two major issues facing the community: the long-term solution for PFAS contamination and the urgent need for community-wide water conservation during the current drought watch.

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Tis the Season: Teens Arrested After Knife Attack on Couple at Garden State Plaza AMC Parking Lot

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Couple Attacked, Woman Held at Knifepoint in Garden State Plaza Parking Lot; Three Teens Charged

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police have arrested three North Jersey teens following a terrifying assault and robbery attempt that occurred in the AMC movie theater parking lot at Westfield Garden State Plaza last weekend. The incident involved the use of a deadly weapon, leading to serious charges against the suspects.

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From Memes to Murder: Is “Assassination Culture” Normalizing Political Violence in the U.S.? (Rutgers Study Reveals Shocking Justification Levels)

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Shock Poll: 55% of Left-Leaning Americans Justify Murdering a Major Political Figure. Is Digital Extremism Spilling Offline?

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New Brunswick NJ, A disturbing new study from Rutgers University and the National Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has brought to light an alarming trend: the growing acceptance—and even justification—of political violence and assassination, particularly among politically left-leaning segments of the U.S. population.

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Trump Calls NYC’s Radical Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani ‘Rational’ in Shock Oval Office Meeting

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The Most Unlikely Political Friendship of the Year

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New York NY, in one of the most unexpected political turnarounds of the year, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) emerged from a White House meeting with mutual praise and a surprising sense of camaraderie. The cordial meeting in the Oval Office stood in stark contrast to the months of bitter rhetoric that preceded it—rhetoric that saw Trump repeatedly deride the democratic socialist as a “communist lunatic” and Mamdani label the President a “despot.”

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NYC Area Travel Alert: Record 8.8 Million Travelers Expected for Thanksgiving! How to Avoid Airport Chaos and Bridge Delays

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Prepare for Peak Travel: Record Volume Expected at Port Authority Facilities

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Newark NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has issued a major travel advisory: an unprecedented 8.8 million travelers are expected to use its regional airports and vehicular crossings during the eight-day Thanksgiving travel peak, spanning Monday, November 24, to Monday, December 1.

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NJ TRANSIT ADDS EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS

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Kids Ride Free on NJ TRANSIT All Holiday Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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Mike Kafka’s Coaching Debut for the New York Giants: Did he Impress?

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When the New York Giants turned to Mike Kafka as their interim head coach, fans wondered: What would truly change? It was a 27-20 loss, probably expected given the betting odds found on DraftKings. Still, the game did highlight some notable tactical shifts and philosophical adjustments that marked a departure from former head coach Brian Daboll’s era. 

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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Attorney Sues Town (Again!) Over Denied Contracts

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Bergen County Legal Battle Heats Up: Former Borough Attorney Alleges Civil Rights Violations and Retaliation in New Lawsuit

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Englewood Cliffs, NJ—The political landscape in Englewood Cliffs is once again dominated by legal drama. Albert Wunsch, the borough’s former attorney, has filed his second lawsuit in two years against the municipality, Mayor Mark Park, and Council members Zhi Liang and Rivka Biegacz.

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American Dream Evacuated After Dumpster Fire Forces Early Morning Closure

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Quick Response from Fire Crews Clears American Dream Complex to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

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East Rutherford, NJ—The American Dream Mall faced an unexpected disruption early Thursday morning when a fire broke out on a loading dock, forcing the evacuation of the massive shopping and entertainment complex.

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Are YOU Part of the Problem? DOT Campaign Targets Unruly Behavior Ahead of Holiday Rush

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Ahead of Holiday Rush, Trump’s Transportation Secretary Unveils Campaign to Combat 400% Surge in In-Flight Outbursts

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Newark NJ—Just ahead of the hyper-busy holiday travel season, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has rolled out a new initiative to restore manners and courtesy to American skies.

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The Hidden History of the Schedler Property: George Washington, a Traitorous General, and Irate Farmers!

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Shedding Light on the Truth: The Revolutionary War Secrets of Old Paramus Reformed Church and the Schedler Property

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Ridgewood NJ, the history books often skim over the dramatic, human moments of the Revolutionary War, but right here in Bergen County, the Old Paramus Reformed Church holds secrets involving George Washington, military misconduct, and some very unhappy local farmers.

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HOLIDAY PHOTOS WITH A HORSE AT BERGEN EQUESTRIAN CENTER BENEFITS OUR STABLE LIFE, EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS

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Leonia, N.J. – Nov. 19, 2025 Bergen Equestrian Center (BEC), home to Bergen County’s first equine emotional wellness center, Our Stable Life, is excited to offer Holiday Photos with a Horse for the first time. Reserve your spot for holiday photos, where you can choose props ranging from wreaths and Santa hats to Hanukkah decorations—whatever you celebrate!

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Body Found By Hiker at Tenafly Nature Center

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Major Investigation Underway After Deceased Man Discovered in Wooded Area of Tenafly Nature Preserve

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Tenafly, NJ—A routine walk through nature turned into a serious criminal investigation on Thursday afternoon after a hiker discovered the body of a deceased man within the serene, wooded confines of the Tenafly Nature Center.

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