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HO-HO-KUS, NJ – The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is celebrating a massive boost to its public safety infrastructure after securing over $1.25 million in federal funding for the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department. This critical investment will ensure the department’s dedicated volunteers have the best equipment to protect the community.
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TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing the first major fiscal challenge of her incoming administration. Her transition team was forced to abruptly pull a controversial spending proposal that would have inflated the transition committee’s budget to an unprecedented $1 million—a roughly 62 percent increase over prior gubernatorial transitions.
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PROVIDENCE, RI – A devastating mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon has left the campus and the surrounding Providence community in profound sorrow. At least two students were killed and nine others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building around 4 p.m.
Continue reading Two Students Dead, Manhunt Underway After Mass Shooting Shakes Ivy League Campus
Leveling in Path of Exile (PoE) is one of the most important parts of the game, and it sets the foundation for your entire character’s journey. Whether you’re a brand-new exile stepping into Wraeclast for the first time or a seasoned player looking for the most efficient way to reach maps, understanding the best leveling strategies can make the process much smoother. This guide will cover how to progress through the campaign, what to do once the campaign is over, and the fastest ways to level up in both solo and group play.
Continue reading Path of Exile Leveling Guide: From Campaign to Endgame
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Secaucus, NJ – Great news for commuters and event-goers in the Tri-State area! The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has taken a decisive step forward on a key infrastructure project, authorizing significant funding to complete the engineering and design work for the Secaucus to Jersey City segment of the Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT Greenlights Design for Secaucus-Jersey City Transitway!
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NEWARK, NJ – Anheuser-Busch, the St. Louis-based beverage behemoth, announced on December 12, 2025, that it will be closing its storied brewery in Newark, New Jersey, in early 2026. This decision marks the end of a nearly 75-year presence in New Jersey’s largest city and definitively closes the chapter on Newark’s once-glorious, centuries-old beer-making industry.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, local residents in the Tri-State area need to prepare for winter weather conditions starting tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective from 10 PM this evening (Saturday) until 1:00 PM EST Sunday.
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Englewood NJ, a Day of Grief Turns to Discrimination in Englewood. A heartbreaking civil rights and discrimination lawsuit was filed on December 4, 2024, alleging that a man with autism was subjected to verbal abuse and restricted from attending his own father’s funeral at Community Baptist Church on First Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) proudly announces a significant advancement in its leadership structure with the well-deserved promotion of Sarah Orsita to the rank of Sergeant. This promotion was officially confirmed at the Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council on December 10th, marking a pivotal moment for the department.
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Fair Lawn NJ, wild Ride Ends at the Counter: Crash on Saddle River Road. A quiet Friday morning in Fair Lawn, NJ, was shattered when the driver of a red-colored Ford Escape SUV lost control and crashed head-on into a local deli/restaurant located in the 1100 block of Saddle River Road.
Continue reading Close Call! SUV Crashes Head-On into Fair Lawn Deli on Saddle River Road
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Glen Rock NJ, Close Call at Glen Rock Main Line Station. A tense scene unfolded near the Glen Rock Main Line Station on Thursday night after a woman fell onto the NJ Transit tracks, prompting a rapid emergency response and a temporary halt to train service.
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Paramus NJ, Organized Retail Theft Targets Bergen County Mall, a brazen attempt at organized retail theft was shut down this week at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, leading to the arrest of two out-of-state suspects carrying thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.
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Ridgewood NJ, Disney’s $1 Billion AI Bet: Licensing IP to OpenAI. The biggest content creator in the world just made its move in the generative AI space. The Walt Disney Co. announced a major deal this week, investing $1 billion in OpenAI and signing a three-year licensing agreement to bring its globally recognized characters—including Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Luke Skywalker—to OpenAI’s video generation tool, Sora.
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Ridgewood NJ, Affordable Housing Showdown: The North Maple Avenue Debate. The proposed senior assisted care facility by Kensington Senior Development has become the focal point of a heated affordable housing battle in Ridgewood, NJ. After the Village Council rejected a crucial zoning overlay in August, the developer responded by filing an affordable housing civil action against the municipality.
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Monclair NJ, Financial Disaster: The Mystery of Montclair’s $20 Million Hole . The Montclair Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night turned into a boiling cauldron of frustration, anger, and demands for accountability. The focus of the community’s fury? A mysterious, enormous $20 million financial deficit in the school district’s budget, which now threatens to decimate crucial educational programs.
