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Wall Street – New York , On January 1, 2026, Warren Buffett ended his legendary seven-decade career, stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.A, $BRK.B). At 95 years old, the man widely considered the greatest investor of all time is passing the torch to his hand-picked successor, Vice Chair Greg Abel.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — As the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case moves into its final stages, the legal consequences for those who exploited child nutrition programs are becoming clear.
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TEHRAN, IRAN — A catastrophic economic collapse has ignited a firestorm of civil unrest across Iran, culminating in a government-ordered nationwide shutdown on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
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Paramus NJ, Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus faced a terrifying moment on Tuesday night, December 30, 2025, when a teenager was spotted brandishing a handgun inside the mall.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has officially turned the page on a long chapter of administrative tension. Sources confirm that James McGrath, a seasoned infrastructure expert and the current Municipal Engineer for the City of Paterson, has been selected as the new Village Engineer.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of American leadership is blooming in Bergen County. Grace Kim, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has been named one of only two students to represent the entire state of New Jersey in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON , NJ — A quiet Bergen County neighborhood was the scene of a terrifying New Year’s Eve confrontation as masked burglars broke into a home while the resident was still inside.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, has sparked an urgent warning from the Township of Washington Police Department as they hunt for three suspects involved in what appears to be a targeted attempt to steal high-end vehicles.
Continue reading New Year’s Eve Nightmare: Masked Intruders Confront Homeowner in Twp of Washington
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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ELMWOOD PARK, NJ — A violent multi-vehicle collision on one of Bergen County’s busiest thoroughfares left a pedestrian seriously injured and caused significant traffic gridlock during the Tuesday afternoon commute.
Continue reading Serious Pedestrian Crash Shuts Down Broadway in Elmwood Park
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — While most families were gathered around the tree on December 25, 2025, the Ridgewood Fire Department was rushing to the scene of a fully involved structure fire.
Continue reading Christmas Day Blaze: Ridgewood Firefighters Battle Detached Garage Fire
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Mahwah NJ, As of late December 2025, Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, New Jersey, is currently open for the winter season. The mountain officially kicked off its 2025–2026 season on December 16, 2025. Today New Years Eve, the mountain is open from Open 12/31/25 8:30am-5pm
Continue reading Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah is Open New Years Eve!
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Ridgewood NJ, on December 28, 2025, the Ridgewood Bareburger was forced to evacuate and temporarily close its doors after a “smoke condition” triggered fire alarms. While the incident may have caused a stir among post-holiday shoppers, local officials are calling it a minor technical glitch rather than a disaster.
Continue reading Ridgewood Bareburger Temporarily Closed Following Minor Smoke Incident
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Paramus NJ, The Saturday after Christmas is usually the busiest day for returns and post-holiday deals at Westfield Garden State Plaza. But on December 27, 2025, one “shopper” was caught trying to pull off a brazen high-end heist using an unusual getaway vehicle: a baby stroller.
Continue reading Empty Stroller, Full Loot: The $2,000 Retail Theft Halted at Garden State Plaza
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Ridgewood Nj, Planning to ring in 2026 in Times Square or Hoboken? NJ TRANSIT is rolling out a massive holiday service plan to help you get home safely—and it includes some serious savings. From extra late-night trains to “Buy One, Get One” deals, here is everything you need to know to navigate the system on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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Trenton NJ, Nearly three years after New Jersey implemented one of the nation’s strictest plastic bag bans, reports suggest the policy has had significant “backfire” effects. While the law successfully removed billions of thin, single-use bags, it has led to a dramatic increase in total plastic consumption and greenhouse gas emissions due to a reliance on heavier, “reusable” bags.
Continue reading The Great NJ Bag Glut: Is the Plastic Bag Ban Actually Hurting the Environment?
