Fire Drill Victory! This Ridgewood Elementary School Just Earned a Huge Honor for Stepping Up School Safety
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Ridgewood, NJ – Fire Prevention Week wrapped up with a major victory for school safety in Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Fire Department concluded its annual timed fire drills across all public schools, celebrating the school that showed the most significant commitment to improvement and readiness.
NJ Homeowner Pepper-Sprayed by Fake Technician: Police Detail Terrifying Service Scam—Your Family Could Be Next
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A disturbing incident in Bergen County has brought a critical safety issue into sharp focus: criminals are posing as service and utility workers to gain entry to your home.
Upper Saddle River Police, with assistance from the FBI New York Violent Crime Task Force and the NYPD, have arrested a Flushing, Queens, man following an alleged assault on a homeowner who had requested an air duct cleaning service.
Parking Revolution: Ridgewood Considers Ditching $1M Kiosk Plan to Cover App Fees Instead—Smart Move?
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Ridgewood, NJ, is at a major crossroads with its parking system. Village officials recently greenlit a hefty bond ordinance—reportedly over $1 million—to finance the purchase of replacement parking payment kiosks. However, a growing trend in neighboring New Jersey towns is raising a critical question: Should Ridgewood follow suit and pivot to a more modern, cost-effective, smartphone-app-only payment model?
Dubai – A city where futuristic innovation meets Arabian Charm. From magnificent skyscrapers and magnificent malls to ancient mosques and a giant golden desert, Dubai is a destination that provides everything in an unforgettable experience.
Road trip with friends? A definite yes. There’s no such thing as the thrill of driving around with your closest buddies – music blaring in the car, and you having the best time. It’s the perfect recipe for memories that you’ll still cherish even several years later. The spontaneity of it adds to the excitement of the journey and makes your trip the best one ever. Whether you are cruising along coastal highways or winding through mountain passes, here are five road trip rituals that will make your adventure the best one ever!
$660/Year Savings: Westwood Cracks the Code to Lower Energy Bills with No-Cost Solar and Park Upgrades
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Westwood, New Jersey, is shining a spotlight on local energy savings! According to Mayor Ray Arroyo, the Borough’s proactive approach—combining a state-approved Community Solar program with smart municipal upgrades—is putting hundreds of dollars back into residents’ pockets while boosting sustainability.
Trump Declares “The War Is Over” as Middle East Peace Deal Enters Critical Phase One
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JERUSALEM / GAZA – In a moment of profound relief and historic diplomatic success, Hamas on Monday released all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages captured during the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, marking a definitive milestone in the first phase of a U.S.-brokered Middle East peace deal to end the conflict in Gaza.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Franklin Ave Traps Unconscious Driver; Wood-Ridge Fire Department Provides Crucial Mutual Aid
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – An intense extrication operation unfolded late Friday night, October 10th, on Route 17 North at the intersection of Franklin Avenue following a serious multi-vehicle accident. The incident required the immediate deployment of specialized rescue equipment and a critical mutual aid response, underscoring the vital teamwork among Bergen County first responders.
Quick Action by Hackensack Fire Department and Alert Neighbor Prevents Catastrophe at Blanchard Terrace
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HACKENSACK, NJ – A major fire emergency was narrowly averted on Sunday afternoon, October 12th, thanks to the swift, professional response of the City of Hackensack Fire Department’s 2nd Platoon and an eagle-eyed resident. The incident serves as a crucial, dramatic warning about one of the most unexpected causes of residential fires: household pets and stovetops.
Wet Roads May Have Caused Single-Car Crash; Driver Uninjured in Dramatic Sunday Accident
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A major single-vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon, October 12th, left a minivan severely damaged and required a heavy tow, serving as a stark reminder for drivers to exercise caution in wet weather conditions.
At the 2025 Head of Passaic Regatta, Ridgewood won three out of the four doubles races it entered. Junior Maya Ashwin and freshman Jaya Suri claimed gold in the Womens High
School Varsity 2x race. Credit: Diva Yela
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew displayed its flexibility, determination, and perseverance at the annual Head of the Passaic Regatta (HOPR) in Lyndhurst, NJ, this past weekend, overcoming a last-minute date change and an, at times, highly challenging race course to score five victories and 10 overall podium finishes.
This so-called Top 5 atrocities committed by Christopher Columbusis being used by some people on the internet. Apparently the article is affiliated with the Associated Press somehow. The first thing to notice is that the source for the article is Howard Zinn, who was not a primary historical source, but a history revisionist of the 20th century. Zinn’s arguments have gained popularity lately due to his connections with Hollywood celebrities and many mainstream media outlets before he died.
When it comes to Columbus, Zinn had the bad habit of putting two or more sentences together that have nothing to do with each other, to make it say whatever he wanted you to think it says. That’s what he did for ALL the claims below. So let’s take a closer look at his arguments and then debunk them.
Ridgewood NJ, Once upon a time, Columbus was a hero…Sadly, that’s not the case today: Some people don’t even know who he was, or what he did; while others claim he was a villain, and are advocating for the abolition of Columbus Day and everything he represented. Accusations vary from Columbus being a racist, a rapist, a genocidal maniac, and even that he ran a child sex slave ring. The question is, are these allegations true? And, where are the scholars correcting Columbus’ record? Unfortunately, some of the misinformation out there comes from “scholars;” and even those who defend Columbus, won’t address the actual story either. In this book, the reader will learn who modern history revisionists claim Columbus was, and what he did, vs. the actual historical accounts, coming from the mouths of those who knew him well, and wrote about them for us. The conclusion will be inevitable, that is, Columbus was a Hero, and his story and legacy need to be rediscovered again today. Note: This version is the Revised and Updated 2020 Edition from the 2017 Original.
Ridgewood NJ, Christopher Columbus the famed Italian explorer who “discovered” the “New World” of the Americas on an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492. Columbus was an explorer and adventurer , who leaves us with a mixed legacy. His life is that of a consummate promoter and a figure at the center of the unforeseen and wholly “unintended consequence” of discovery.
Columbus is of course credited for opening up the Americas to European colonization as well as often blamed for the destruction of the native peoples of the islands he explored. Ultimately, he failed to find that what he set out for which was a new route to Asia and the riches it promised. He was as controversial then , as he is today.
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