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Mahwah NJ, Looking to dramatically diversify your investment portfolio? The Township of Mahwah, NJ, is holding an unprecedented online auction for 43 one-ounce gold bars that were seized by the Mahwah Police Department during a routine traffic stop on Route 17 in February 2024.
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The Ridgewood Village Council has voted to approve substantial funding for a brand-new playground, ensuring a major boost to recreational facilities for the community’s youngest residents. Ordinance No. 4062, passed on final reading at the special public meeting on November 5, 2025, authorizes $618,000 for improvements to Kings Pond Park and Playground.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a standing-room-only ceremony filled with tears, laughter, and overwhelming gratitude, the Village of Ridgewood, honored one of its most dedicated civic leaders: Tony Damiano, founder and executive director of the Ridgewood Guild.
During the Village Council meeting on November 5th, Damiano was presented with a Key to the Village—a testament to his “many years of service, creativity, and love for Ridgewood.” Residents, local business owners, and Council members shared heartfelt tributes to the man who helped define the Central Business District’s modern identity.
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Washington DC, , the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan agency responsible for “scoring” the financial impact of U.S. legislation, confirmed Thursday that it was hit by a major security incident. This attack is particularly concerning as officials reportedly suspect a foreign actor is behind the intrusion.
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New York NY, a new and historically left-wing era is set to begin in New York City. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has clinched the 2025 mayoral election with 50.4% of the vote, defeating independent former Governor Andrew Cuomo (41.3%) and Republican Curtis Sliwa (7.5%).
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The Bergen County community is mourning the loss of Yvonne Beatrice (née DeSerio), an inspirational and highly decorated New Jersey educator, who passed away on November 1st at the age of 73.
Known for her profound impact on students across multiple districts—including Ridgewood, Hawthorne, and Mahwah—Beatrice’s legacy is defined by her dedication to history, civic engagement, and innovative teaching methods.
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Leonia NJ, good news for dino fans in Bergen County! While Field Station: Dinosaurs prepares to close its gates for the final time this month, its longtime host town, Leonia, NJ, is getting an unforgettable piece of the action.
The owner of the popular Overpeck County Park attraction has agreed to donate one of its towering, life-sized dinosaur models to the borough. A massive 16-foot tall, 26-foot long T-Rex is set to be installed along Station Parkway in mid-November.
“Leonia has been our home for a decade and we’re happy that our friends and neighbors will have this amazing T-Rex to remember us by,” said Guy Gsell, the park’s executive producer.
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High winds have arrived in New Jersey, with the Northeast region experiencing widespread gusts between 40 and 60 mph and localized pockets potentially reaching 70 mph—near hurricane-force strength.
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TRENTON NJ— Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that the CEO of an energy company and a senior executive at the company have been indicted for defrauding investors of $3.3 million in a securities fraud scheme involving purported renewable energy projects.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s long-running saga over the Zabriskie-Schedler property has taken a dramatic turn. New details from official records, including explicit communications between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Village’s engineering firm, strongly suggest that wetlands were confirmed on the site months before Village officials publicly minimized or denied their existence.
The core issue: Was the public deliberately misled about a crucial environmental factor while the Village Council signed off on contracts that explicitly referenced the wetlands?
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Woodbridge NJ, in a major victory for consumer health and environmental accountability, approximately 60,000 residential water customers in New Jersey are set to share a $4.9 million class-action settlement over drinking water contaminated with PFOA, a toxic “forever chemical” belonging to the PFAS family.
The settlement, officially announced on October 3, concludes a nearly four-year legal battle against Middlesex Water Co. and the chemical manufacturer, 3M. This resolution is the largest of its kind in New Jersey and is poised to become a national template for communities seeking compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to PFAS water contamination.
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Newark NJ, The ongoing government shutdown has reached a critical point for air travel.1 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will drastically reduce air traffic across the busiest U.S. airports, including high-volume hubs like those serving Newark and the surrounding New York Metropolitan area.2
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Ridgewood NJ, Attention North Jersey drivers! The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has abruptly closed its vehicle inspection station in Lodi, Bergen County, after a serious safety incident involving falling debris from the ceiling.
The closure is temporary but indefinite, pending a full structural assessment and repair plan.
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Proper supervision is necessary for security guards. We can achieve that through purposeful communication, timely training, and accountability for results. This post outlines the concrete steps to enhance the supervision of the security force, ensuring it operates properly and reliably.
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Have you ever come home from a vacation feeling more tired than when you left? In today’s fast-paced world, even our time off often turns into a race from one attraction to the next. We try to cram in as many experiences as possible, thinking that more is better. But in doing so, we sometimes miss what truly matters—those quiet, shared moments with our loved ones. Slowing down allows us to reconnect, not just with each other, but with ourselves. It’s about more than just getting away. It’s about being present.
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