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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local artist and educator Eric Santoli is turning to the community for support as he launches his new project, Eric En Plein Air, an instructional painting and travel series designed for public television. Santoli has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise the necessary funds to bring this vision to life.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASA is calling on space enthusiasts, researchers, and even private citizens to assist in tracking the historic Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon. The agency is seeking volunteers to passively monitor the Orion spacecraft as it embarks on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
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Bergen County- Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old ROBERT J. MESERVE, III of Plymouth, MA, on charges of distribution of child sexual abuse material, sexual extortion, terroristic threats, and stalking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Google scored a major legal victory this week in its long-running antitrust case, as a federal judge largely sided with the tech giant and rejected the government’s toughest proposals for breaking up its business.
Continue reading Google Wins Antitrust Battle as Judge Rejects Harsh Government Remedies
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NEW YORK, NY — Manhattan’s commercial real estate market is showing its strongest momentum in years. According to a new report from Colliers, office leasing in Manhattan jumped more than 20% in August 2025 compared to July, totaling 3.7 million square feet.
Continue reading Manhattan Office Leasing Surges: On Track for Highest Volume Since 2019
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has released the first batch of documents tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant step in the GOP-led push for transparency around the case.
In today’s competitive digital landscape, quality assurance is inseparable from speed. Organizations are under constant pressure to deliver reliable software faster, without sacrificing quality. This has elevated the role of test automation frameworks in modern development pipelines.
Continue reading Getting Started with Robot Framework: A Beginner’s Guide to Smarter Test Automation
Pests in Rancho Cucamonga often appear unexpectedly, leaving homeowners unprepared. Many assume traps or sprays will solve the issue, but infestations are rarely that simple. Small mistakes in prevention or treatment can quickly worsen the situation, leading to costly and widespread damage inside homes.
Continue reading 5 Common Mistakes Rancho Cucamonga Homeowners Make With Pest Control
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans are saving at the pump this Labor Day weekend, with national gas prices plunging to $3.15 per gallon — the lowest level in five years. Officials credit the decline to President Donald Trump’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, which has ramped up domestic production and eased costs for consumers.
Continue reading Gas Prices Drop to 5-Year Low for Labor Day 2025 as Trump’s Energy Policy Pays Off
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SECAUCUS, NJ — What began as a late-night car meet turned into chaos early Sunday, August 31, 2025, when more than 100 vehicles “took over” the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, performing dangerous stunts as onlookers recorded videos, according to police.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is calling on pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success” of their Covid-19 drugs and vaccines, just days after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed new limits on who can receive the latest shots.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.
Continue reading Dumont Teen Arrested in Glen Rock Strip Mall Assault
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RUTHERFORD, NJ — A mysterious early-morning 911 call on Sunday, September 1 led Rutherford Police to a man sitting on the bleachers at a local football field with a stolen knife, authorities said.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.
Continue reading Glen Rock Citizens Help Police Officer Capture Suspected CVS Shoplifter
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WESTWOOD, NJ — The Borough of Westwood is kicking off a new composting pilot program aimed at cutting down landfill waste, saving money, and creating nutrient-rich soil — with the help of a local Eagle Scout.
Continue reading Westwood Launches Composting Pilot Program With Help From Eagle Scout Project
