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Prehistoric Payment Drama: Field Station Dinosaurs Sale Finalized After Atlantic City Standoff

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The beloved Bergen County animatronics are officially headed to the AC Boardwalk—but the deal almost went extinct

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LEONIA, NJ – It was a transaction millions of years (and a few bounced checks) in the making. Guy Gsell, executive producer of Field Station: Dinosaurs, confirmed today that the sale of the park’s iconic collection to the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City has finally been settled after a high-stakes financial drama.

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Garden State Equality Leader Charged: Christian Fuscarino Faces Child Endangerment Counts

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Executive Director of NJ’s Largest LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Arrested Following Incident in Neptune City

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NEPTUNE CITY, NJ – The executive director of New Jersey’s most prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is facing serious legal charges following a domestic incident in Monmouth County. Christian Fuscarino, 35, the longtime leader of Garden State Equality, has been charged with child endangerment and assault, according to court records.

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Meadowlands Casino Revolution: NJ Lawmakers Fast-Track Plan to Rival NYC Gaming

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Post-World Cup 2026 Strategy Includes $2 Billion Casino and Convention Center Destination

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – With New York gaming officials officially greenlighting three casinos in NYC, New Jersey is moving to protect its turf. State officials and business executives are readying a massive “North Jersey Casino” push to prevent gambling dollars from flooding across the Hudson River.

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Businesses Embrace Competitive Benchmarking to Stay Ahead in a Fast-Changing Market

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As economic recovery accelerates across the United States in 2025, businesses are facing fierce competition — both locally and online. From small retail shops to tech startups, companies are rethinking their marketing strategies to capture shifting consumer attention and adapt to evolving consumer behavior. In that climate, data-driven digital marketing tools are becoming essential for businesses that want to outperform rivals and respond quickly to market changes.

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What New Jersey’s Latest Economic Data Really Tells Us

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New Jersey is entering the final stretch of summer with mixed but cautiously optimistic economic signals, as recent gains in employment and tax collections provide momentum while federal policy shifts continue to raise concerns about long-term stability. The latest state and federal data point to short-term resilience in the labor market and government revenues, even as economists warn that national trade and immigration policies could create headwinds for growth in the months ahead.

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How Can I Support Healthy Red Blood Cells?

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Red blood cells play a vital role in keeping your body functioning properly. They transport oxygen from your lungs to all tissues and organs and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled. When red blood cells function efficiently, your body maintains the energy, balance, and overall health it needs to perform at its best.

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Ridgewood Alumna’s Four-Year Medical Nightmare Needs Community Support

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Ridgewood High Graduate Victoria Fiore Seeks Urgent Funds for Spinal Surgery to Treat Debilitating CSF Leak

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood community is rallying around one of its own, Victoria Fiore (RHS Class of 2012), whose life has been consumed by a grueling four-year medical mystery. What began as sudden dizziness and tinnitus rapidly progressed into a terrifying descent into severe neurological and visual impairment, leaving her unable to work, drive, or care for herself.

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Unlocked Car Stolen from Wyckoff Home and Used in Interstate Burglary Spree

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Police Warn Residents After Keyed Kia is Swiped from Driveway, Leading to High-Speed Chase and Nearby Porsche Break-in

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WYCKOFF, NJ – Wyckoff Police are issuing an urgent reminder to residents about vehicle security after a shocking incident earlier this month. A resident’s unlocked car with the keys left inside was stolen from a driveway and subsequently used by criminals in a separate burglary out of town, highlighting the critical risk of complacency.

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NJ Man Charged with Defacing Wyckoff ShopRite on Thanksgiving

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Police Say Midland Park Man Vandalized Grocery Store with “Vulgar” Message Expressing Anger Over Holiday Closure

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WYCKOFF, NJ – A routine Thanksgiving holiday in Wyckoff was briefly marred by an unusual act of vandalism driven by sheer holiday shopping frustration. Police have charged a New Jersey man after he allegedly defaced the local ShopRite with a “vulgar” message expressing his anger that the supermarket was closed for the holiday.

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Starlink Satellite Dodges Chinese Spacecraft by 200 Meters

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Near-Collision Highlights Urgent Need for ‘Space Traffic Control’ as Low Earth Orbit Congestion Explodes

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LOW EARTH ORBIT – The busiest highways on Earth are getting exponentially more crowded, and the consequences nearly resulted in a catastrophic crash this week. A SpaceX Starlink internet satellite was forced to execute an evasive maneuver, avoiding a collision with a newly deployed Chinese spacecraft by a perilous distance of just 200 meters (656 feet).

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Two More Carlstadt Cops Accuse Police Chief and Lieutenant of Vicious Retaliation

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Whistleblower Suits Allege Hostile Work Environment, Discrimination, and Abuse of Power in NJ Police Department

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CARLSTADT, NJ – The Carlstadt Police Department is facing a deepening crisis as two more veteran officers file lawsuits accusing Police Chief Thomas Cox and Lt. Scott Tronziger of severe retaliation, discrimination, and creating a hostile work environment.

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Roomba Creator iRobot Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years

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Shenzhen Picea Robotics to Acquire Iconic Vacuum Maker Following Blocked Amazon Deal and Financial Collapse

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BOSTON, MA – The robot vacuum revolution has hit a major roadblock. iRobot, the pioneering company behind the beloved Roomba vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after 35 years of operation.

The filing comes alongside an announcement that the company will be acquired entirely by Shenzhen Picea Robotics and its subsidiary, Santrum Hong Kong, marking a significant shift in ownership for the influential robotics firm.

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Glen Rock Police Boost Vigilance Following Global Incidents

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Heightened Awareness in Glen Rock Amid Holiday Season after Recent Attacks

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) has issued a statement extending its deepest sympathies to the victims and communities affected by the recent attacks in Sydney, Australia, and the violent incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. These “senseless acts of violence,” the department noted, are a grim reminder of the security challenges facing communities worldwide.

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Ridgewood Village Council Holds Last-Minute Meeting on “Affordable Housing” Obligations!

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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.

This meeting is not merely procedural; it is a required pre-cursor to the final two court hearings scheduled before the year’s end. This highly anticipated decision will shape the future landscape of the Village, affecting zoning, density, and housing availability.

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Massive Machinery Arrives: Gateway Rail Tunnel Boring Begins Under the Hudson River!

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First Sections of $16 Billion Gateway Tunnels Headed to NJ for Reassembly; Targeting 2035 Completion

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NORTH JERSEY, NJ – The colossal Gateway Rail Tunnel Project, one of the nation’s largest federally funded infrastructure initiatives, has hit a major milestone: the arrival of its primary excavation tools.

Disassembled sections of the first of two massive German-made Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are currently being shipped to the Garden State via ports in Elizabeth and Baltimore. The first components are expected to arrive in North Bergen later this month, where they will be meticulously reassembled for their underground journey.

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