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Ridgewood NJ, The upcoming Village Council meeting on Wednesday, January 14, is shaping up to be one of the most significant dates on the local calendar. With five major zoning changes on the table, the community is understandably concerned about how these ordinances will reshape our neighborhood.
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River Vale Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old JULIAN A. MORRIS of River Vale, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault. 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 Vale Police Department, under the direction of Chief Christopher Bulger.
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Ramsey NJ, on Monday, January 12, 2026, Aldi US CEO Atty McGrath revealed that the company will open more than 180 new stores this year across 31 states. This surge is part of a broader $9 billion investment aimed at reaching 3,200 stores nationwide by 2028.
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Hackensack NJ,at Hackensack Meridian Health, this isn’t a “futuristic” vision; it’s the new reality. Meet EKAM, a revolutionary AI tool designed to end the era of the “keyboard-bound” clinician and bring the human connection back to the bedside.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major victory for families and disability advocates across the Garden State, a critical bill designed to overhaul school bus safety for students with disabilities has officially passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature.
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Washington DC, In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global financial markets, the U.S. Department of Justice has officially launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you were planning to spend your golden years in the Garden State, you might want to look at the map again. According to the newly released 2026 CareScout Study on the Best and Worst States to Retire, New Jersey has officially claimed the bottom spot for the second year in a row.
With a record 61.2 million Americans now aged 65 or older, the stakes for choosing the right retirement destination have never been higher. As older adults face rising costs and longer life expectancies, CareScout’s data-driven ranking provides a sobering look at where your dollar—and your health—will go furthest.
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Mahwah NJ, for homebuyers in North Jersey, the “perfect neighborhood” is subjective—but the data doesn’t lie. As we kick off 2026, the numbers from the end of 2025 reveal exactly where the most aggressive bidding wars and highest listing views are happening.
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The era of the “one-size-fits-all” casino bonus is officially ending. For years, players were bombarded with generic emails offering 100% matches or fifty free spins on games they never played. In 2026, the industry has shifted its focus. Modern casinos now treat every player as an individual “segment of one.” This transformation is not just a marketing trick; it is a fundamental redesign of the player’s journey, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time behavioral analytics.
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Hackensack NJ, From soaring 25-story luxury towers on the Hudson River “Gold Coast” to the long-awaited arrival of TopGolf, Bergen County is undergoing a historic transformation. Whether you are a resident, a commuter, or an investor, 2026 is the year these “paper plans” become concrete reality.
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Ridgewood NJ, It was a New Year’s Eve to remember for Barstool Sports personality Michael McCarthy, better known to his fans as “Large.” But instead of a countdown in Times Square, McCarthy was busy orchestrating a “midnight prison break” at the Ridgewood Police Department.
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Paramus NJ, The search for the second man involved in a terrifying gun sighting at Garden State Plaza has come to an end. Jamal Clark, a 21-year-old Newark resident, was apprehended nearly 80 miles away from the scene of the crime during a routine traffic stop.
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Ridgewood NJ, As the days get shorter and the North Jersey chill sets in, many of us feel a dip in our mood. But if you find yourself struggling to get out of bed, craving nothing but pasta, and avoiding your friends until spring, you might be dealing with more than just a passing funk.
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Ridgewood NJ, after a historic week on the ice, North Jersey Media has officially named LoSauro the Male Athlete of the Week, presented by HSS. But if you ask the young star, he’ll tell you the secret to his success isn’t just his skating—it’s the sibling chemistry shared with his older brother, AJ.
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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey State House is moving fast on a controversial trio of bills that could fundamentally change how the Garden State interacts with federal immigration authorities. While supporters call it the “Safe Communities Act,” opponents are sounding the alarm, claiming these policies will create a “blindfold” for law enforcement and turn essential public spaces into “hiding places” for criminal offenders.
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