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Extra Hour of Sleep Alert! Get Ready to Fall Back—And Update Your Safety Checklist

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Don’t Forget to “Fall Back” This Weekend!

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Ridgewood NJ, good news for everyone looking for a little extra rest: Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend! On Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., we officially “fall back” an hour, marking the end of DST for the year. That means you get a precious extra hour of sleep to recharge.

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Totaled! Windstorm Drops Massive Branch on Parked SUV in Ridgewood

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Leonard Place Collision: Mother Nature Damages Toyota RAV4

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Ridgewood NJ, a powerful wind storm swept through Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon, 10/31/2025, leaving behind a trail of property damage. The most dramatic incident reported involved a large tree branch that snapped off and fell onto a parked vehicle on Leonard Place.

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How Remote Control Lawn Mowers Make Garden Maintenance Effortless

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Maintaining a beautiful lawn can be rewarding—but it can also be exhausting. Pushing a heavy mower, maneuvering around obstacles, and making sure every corner is trimmed takes time and effort. Enter the remote control lawn mower: a modern solution that transforms lawn care into a truly effortless experience. In this guide, we’ll explore how these smart machines make maintaining your garden easier than ever.

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20 Finalists, 1 Epic Prize: Who Will Win the Custom Police Bronco?

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PARAMUS, NJ — October 27, 2025 – The countdown is on! All American Auto Group and GTBM, Inc./Info Cop are proud to announce that the final 20 departments in its Police Bronco Giveaway will be heading to  RP Prime Steakhouse in Fair Lawn on Monday, November 3, for the grand finale event, where one lucky  department will drive away with a fully customized Ford Police Bronco

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No Country Loves Halloween Quite Like the USA

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first published on the blog on 10/31/23

photos courtesy of Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has a rich and diverse history that blends Celtic, Roman, Christian, and American traditions. Here is an overview of the history of Halloween:

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Former Hudson County Democrat Assemblyman Rafael Fraguela Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor

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Northern New Jersey — Former Assemblyman Rafael Fraguela, a proud Cuban American and longtime Hudson County community leader, has announced his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli for Governor.

“Our Hispanic community has been taken for granted by Democrats for far too long,” said Fraguela. “It’s time for Hudson County Hispanics to defy the political machine and stand with the only candidate who truly listens to and understands our community — Jack Ciattarelli.”

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Powell: The AI Boom is Not the Dotcom Bubble 2.0. Here’s His $5 Trillion Reason Why

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The Fed Weighs In: Why AI is a ‘Major Source of Economic Growth’

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Washington DC, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has weighed in on the question dominating Wall Street: Is the current surge in Artificial Intelligence just a replay of the dotcom bubble that burst spectacularly in the early 2000s?

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Suspicious Brush Fire Behind Swim Club: New Milford Officials Investigate

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Quick Response Contained Blaze in New Milford Woods

photos courtesy of New Milford Volunteer Fire Department

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The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called into action on Monday evening, 10/27/2025, to combat a suspicious brush fire. Just before 8:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the wooded area located behind the local swim club for reports of a possible blaze.

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GPS Fail: Driver Follows Directions onto Active NJ Transit Train Tracks in Ho-Ho-Kus

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GPS Driver Follows App Right onto NJ Transit Tracks: See the Shocking Photos

photos and screen shots courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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It sounds like something out of a comedy, but the incident was a real-life scare that brought evening commuter traffic to a standstill. On Thursday evening, 10/30/2025, a rental vehicle driver in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, followed their GPS directions so precisely that they ended up driving directly onto the active NJ Transit railroad tracks near the Hollywood Avenue rail crossing.

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CATHOLIC SHOCKWAVE: Newark Archdiocese Prepares to Merge North Jersey Parishes as Priest Shortage Crisis Deepens

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The Crossroads: Declining Attendance Forces Major Overhaul for 1.3 Million Catholics

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The Archdiocese of Newark, which serves 1.3 million Catholics across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, is facing a stark new reality. Citing declining Mass attendance and a critical shortage of priests, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has launched a comprehensive pastoral initiative that is expected to result in the consolidation and merger of numerous North Jersey parishes by 2027.

This effort, titled “We are His Witnesses,” is a necessary structural conversion that reflects a broader trend across American Catholicism, where declining numbers and a shrinking clergy are forcing dioceses to reimagine their future.

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LITTLE LEAGUE MAKEOVER: Ridgewood Kicks Off Major Field Renovation While Schools are Closed

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Construction Alert: Upper Hawes Field Gets an Upgrade Thanks to Generous RBSA Donation

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Ridgewood NJ, great news for youth sports in Ridgewood. The Village of Ridgewood is seizing the opportunity provided by the NJEA Teachers’ Convention break to begin significant renovation work on Upper Hawes Field.

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School Bus Crash during Downpour: Glen Rock Intersection Shut Down, One Hospitalized

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Serious Collision Shuts Down Glen Rock Intersection During Heavy Rain

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Glen Rock NJ, a wet and hectic Thursday afternoon (10/30/2025) commute in Glen Rock, New Jersey, was disrupted by a significant two-vehicle crash involving a Glen Rock Board of Education school bus and a Jeep Compass.

The collision occurred at the busy intersection of Highland Road and Rock Road, right as a heavy rainstorm swept through the area. Emergency services quickly descended on the scene to manage the situation and investigate the cause of the accident.

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POLICE WARNING: Fair Lawn Cracks Down on Illegal E-Bike Event at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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STOP THE RIDE: Fair Lawn Police and BOE Issue Urgent Trespassing and Summons Warning to E-Bike Riders

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department and the Fair Lawn Board of Education (BOE) have issued a joint, urgent public notice regarding an unsanctioned e-bike riding event scheduled to take place this weekend at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

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Documents Unveil Bergen County’s $8 million expenditure On Housing High Rise to be Erected in Hackensack

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Documents Unveil Bergen County’s $8 million expenditure On Housing High Rise to be Erected in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials have spent nearly $8 million of taxpayer money on a plan to build a 15-story, low-income housing project in Hackensack without informing residents or taxpayers about their construction plan or its eventual cost, says the Republican Bergen County Commissioner candidates.

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How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case

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Accidents happen when we least expect them, and the consequences can be overwhelming—emotionally, physically, and financially. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right lawyer to represent your case. 

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