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JURASSIC LEAP! Leonia Gets Giant T-Rex Donation After Field Station: Dinosaurs Closure

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A 16-Foot Tall Dinosaur Model Finds a Permanent Home on Station Parkway in Leonia

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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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Massive Tree Topples in Ridgewood as Northeast Braces for Near-Hurricane Force Winds

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South Irving Street Blocked as Widespread Winds Batter New Jersey and the Region

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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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Executives of North Jersey Renewable Energy Company Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme

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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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WETLANDS COVER-UP? Explosive New Documents Suggest Ridgewood Officials KNEW About Schedler Wetlands Amid Public Denials

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BOMBSHELL EVIDENCE: Official Emails Prove Ridgewood Officials KNEW About Wetlands on Schedler Site Despite Public Denial

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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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$4.9 MILLION PAYOUT: NJ Residents Win Landmark Settlement for Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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Middlesex Water Customers to Be Compensated for PFOA Contamination; Case Becomes National Template

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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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FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS LOOM: FAA to Cut Air Traffic by 10% Due to Democrat Government Shutdown

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FAA Confirms Emergency Cuts Starting Friday—Find Out What This Means for Newark Travelers

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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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DANGER ZONE! Falling Debris Shuts Down NJ MVC Lodi Inspection Station Indefinitely

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SHUTDOWN! Concrete Ceiling Debris Forces Immediate Closure of Key Bergen County MVC Inspection Station

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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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How to Ensure Effective Security Guard Supervision

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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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The Joy of Slowing Down: Finding Family Moments in Every Journey

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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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DRAINAGE DRAMA RESOLVED? Saddle River Affordable Housing Project Finds a ‘Mayor’s Solution’

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Algonquin Project Proposes Major Drainage Shift to End Neighbor Flood Fears in Saddle River

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The contentious Algonquin affordable housing complex in Saddle River, spearheaded by developer Toll Brothers, reached a crucial turning point at the November 3 Planning Board meeting. Developers unveiled a new, comprehensive drainage plan aimed at resolving significant community concerns over water runoff and potential flooding of private homes.

The alternative solution, credited to Mayor Albert Kurpis at the prior October hearing and dubbed the “Mayor’s Solution,” is being praised by the Borough Engineer as “better than Lot 24.”

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Beloved Westwood Brewery Fights Town Limits After State Law Eases Rules

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SAVE OUR TRIVIA! Westwood’s Best Brewery Fights Town Limits After State Law Change

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Westwood NJ, a popular spot in downtown Westwood, Five Dimes Brewery, is fighting to expand its community presence despite a state law intended to make it easier for craft brewers to thrive.

Owner Chris Alepa is rallying local support as the brewery seeks permission from the Westwood Zoning Board to adopt the relaxed regulations recently enacted by the state. The crucial Zoning Board hearing, which drew a packed house of supporters, was unexpectedly delayed until December 1st.

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Zabriskie-Schedler Soil Remediation Plan Unveiled Next Week

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Ridgewood Community Meeting Set for NJDEP-Submitted Cleanup Plan Details

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated soil remediation plan for the controversial Zabriskie-Schedler property is officially finalized and ready for public review.

Matrix New World Engineering, the firm tasked with the cleanup, has completed its detailed plan and submitted it to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Now, the community gets its chance to see exactly how this critical piece of Ridgewood land will be made safe.

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SHOCKWAVE IN NYC! Zohran Mamdani Clinches Historic Win, Defeating Cuomo and Ushering in New Socialist Era

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Democratic Socialist Mamdani Defeats Andrew Cuomo and Sliwa in High-Turnout Election

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New York NY, New York City has ushered in a new era of leadership. Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist and State Assemblymember from Queens, has won the race to become the next Mayor of the nation’s largest city.

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FIRE DANGER ALERT: Why Your Old Laptop Battery is a Rolling Bomb in Garbage Trucks!

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DANGER IN YOUR DUMPSTER: Ridgewood Firefighters Issue Urgent Warning After Laptop Battery Sets Garbage Truck on Fire!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is sounding the alarm after a recent emergency highlights a growing public safety threat: the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

On October 29, 2025, A Platoon was dispatched to a smoking garbage truck. Thanks to the quick thinking of the sanitation crew, the truck was safely moved to a vacant parking lot, preventing a potentially serious incident in a crowded or residential area.

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Group Home Operator and Employees Indicted for Alleged Neglect and Abuse of Disabled Resident

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South Jersey Group Home Under Scrutiny After Resident Allegedly Left on Floor for Hours

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TRENTON, NJ – The sanctity of care facilities is under intense focus as New Jersey authorities announce serious charges against a Pennsylvania-based group home operator and several employees. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) have confirmed that Elwyn Pennsylvania Delaware Inc. (Elwyn), which operates the Strathmore Group Home in Vineland, NJ for intellectually disabled adults, and multiple staff members have been indicted for the alleged neglect and abuse of an elderly resident.

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