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Waldwick Volunteer Firefighters Tackle Carbon Monoxide Scare and Route 17 Car Crash

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From Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Woods Extraction: WFD Volunteers Stay Busy in Early Morning Hours

photos courtesy of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department

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Waldwick NJ, the volunteers of the Waldwick Fire Department (WFD) had a busy start to their Saturday, responding to back-to-back emergency calls during the wee hours of the morning. The incidents—a residential carbon monoxide alarm followed by a serious single-car crash on Route 17—demonstrate the relentless dedication of the town’s volunteer force.

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URGENT WARNING: Fox Bites Montvale Resident Amidst North Jersey Wildlife Attack Spike

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Police Issue Safety Recommendations as Rabies Fear Rises After Attack on Bryan Drive

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Montvale NJ, The Montvale Police Department is urging heightened vigilance after a resident was bitten by a fox earlier this week. The December 2nd incident on Bryan Drive follows a disturbing trend of aggressive wildlife encounters across Northern New Jersey, prompting officials to release crucial public safety recommendations.

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STOP SCROLLING! Your Angry Feed is “Rage Bait,” and Doctors Warn It Can HARM Your Brain and Heart

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The Health Crisis Behind the Viral Term: Why Social Media Outrage is a Physical Danger

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Hackensack NJ, if you’ve felt a sudden spike in blood pressure after reading a shocking social media post, you’ve likely encountered “Rage Bait.” This phenomenon, which Oxford University Press just crowned its Word of the Year, refers to content—often misinformation or a deliberately provocative opinion—planted online specifically to trigger anger, frustration, or outrage.

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HOLIDAY MAGIC! Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays Lights Up the Night with Touching Tribute

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54-Foot Christmas Tree Dedicated to Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano Marks “Greatest Night of the Year”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.

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Ridgewood blog will Once Again Sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.

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FBI, Police Takedown: Hackensack Shooting Suspect Tries to Flee, Rams Cop Car in Dramatic Arrest

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Violent Crime Task Force Nabs Man Wanted for 2024 Shooting; Faces Assault on Officer Charge

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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.

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STREAMING SHOCKWAVE: Netflix Buys HBO Max & Warner Bros. for $72 BILLION—But Will Regulators Stop It?

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Antitrust Storm Brews as Mega-Deal Creates a 56% Dominant Streaming Giant; Warren Calls It a ‘Nightmare’

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Ridgewood NJ, the media landscape was rocked on Friday by a blockbuster announcement: Netflix has agreed to acquire the legendary Warner Bros. film studio and the popular streaming service HBO Max in a massive $72 billion deal. This combination unites two of the world’s largest content libraries and most influential platforms, but its path to completion is already facing an immediate and aggressive regulatory backlash.

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WEB WOBBLE: Cloudflare Outage Hits LinkedIn, Coinbase, and Global Sites—Again!

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Cloudflare Shares Drop as Second Major Glitch in Weeks Disrupts 20% of the Internet

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Ridgewood NJ, internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare experienced a significant outage Friday, causing numerous global websites, including major financial and social platforms, to briefly go down. This incident marks the second time in less than three weeks that a Cloudflare crash has sent ripples across the web, raising concerns about the stability of the vital service.

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RIDGEWOOD CHIMNEY FIRE ALERT: Overloaded Fireplace Sparks Late Morning Emergency on Glenwood Road

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Quick Action by Ridgewood and Wyckoff Firefighters Prevents Major Damage to Single-Family Home

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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.

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BERGEN COUNTY WORLD CUP BOOM: MetLife Final Host Unveils Massive Fan Fest Plans After Historic Draw

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North Jersey Soccer Fever Rises as Final Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are Set!

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East Rutherford NJ, The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially narrowed on Friday, December 5, 2025, as the tournament draw took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. For soccer fans across North Jersey, the draw—which determined the 12 groups of four teams—was appointment viewing, with local gatherings, including one at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield, celebrating the selections.

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Long-Awaited Kingsbridge Pedestrian Bridge is FINALLY Open to Ridgewood Public!

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Restored Walkway Saga Concludes as Village Council Celebrates Reopening and Restores Vital Community Link

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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.

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Here We Go Again: Safety Fencing along the top Level of the Hudson Street Parking Garage in Ridgewood

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PRESENTATION — FENCING FOR HUDSON STREET PARKING GARAGE – Village Council Work Session, May 26, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council has been asked by the Village Manager to consider placing safety fencing along the top level of the Hudson Street Parking Garage. An estimated price tag of $300K+ was mentioned.  No detailed Village Council discussion regarding this Manager’s request has taken place as of yet. However, here are the meeting minutes from the last time a Village Council discussed the same issue:

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D‍owntown for the Holidays is happening TODAY – 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with the tree lighting taking place at 6:45 pm!

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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Lighting and Celebration !

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Ridgewood NJ, here’s what you need to know about street closures and parking for the evening’s festivities. Streets indicated in red on the map will be closed from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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BUREAUCRACY BATTLE! NJ Bill S-4373 Aims to Fix State Regulations That “Don’t Work in the Real World”

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Less Red Tape, More Common Sense? NJBIA Backs Bill to Revolutionize State Rulemaking Transparency

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s system for creating state rules, governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), has long been criticized for its lack of transparency. Now, the state’s largest business advocacy group, the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), is championing a landmark bill aimed at fundamentally reforming the process.

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RED CUP REBELLION EXPANDS: NJ Starbucks Baristas Join Massive Strike; Will Your Caramel Macchiato Be Served?

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Four New Jersey Stores Picket in Record-Breaking Starbucks Workers United Labor Action

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Ridgewood NJ, The nationwide labor dispute at Starbucks reached a new peak this week as baristas from four New Jersey locations joined the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion.” This action marks day 22 of the longest unfair labor practice strike in the coffee giant’s history, significantly escalating the tension between the company and Starbucks Workers United (SWU).

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