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Asbestos Alarm Near School: Why Franklin Lakes is Demanding Answers on the Former Cigna Site Remediation

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Public Health Fear Grips Franklin Lakes as Asbestos Removal Moves Near Elementary School

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Officials in Franklin Lakes, NJ are scrambling to secure state guarantees that a major asbestos remediation project near a local elementary school is 100% compliant with all public health guidelines. The project at the 89-acre former Cigna property on Parsons Pond Road has sparked deep concern among residents, especially since the work is happening just 600 feet from Woodside Avenue School (K-5) and adjacent to local athletic fields.

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Bergen County Commissioner Showdown: Candidates Clash on Blue Laws, World Cup, and Public Safety

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Election 2025: Key Issues Shaping the Race for County Commissioner

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Hackensack NJ, the race for Bergen County Commissioner is heating up as incumbent Democrats Tom Sullivan, Mary Amoroso, and Germaine Ortiz face a strong challenge from Republicans Jay Costa, John Dinice, and Andrea Slowikowski. As the county’s legislative body, the Commissioners’ board—a seven-member group serving staggered three-year terms—holds the power to approve all major county contracts and set local policy.

Candidates recently weighed in on several high-stakes issues affecting the county, from the ongoing fight over Sunday retail to preparation for the global FIFA World Cup 2026. Here is a breakdown of where the competing slates stand on the biggest topics.

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Massive Delays: BMW SUV Head-On Crash With Utility Pole Shuts Down Route 208 North in Hawthorne

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Downed Pole Disaster: See the Traffic Nightmare After Major Accident on Route 208 near Goffle Road

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Commuters traveling through Hawthorne, NJ woke up to severe delays on Saturday, 11/01/2025, following a major single-vehicle crash on Route 208 Northbound. At approximately 9:00 AM, a BMW SUV reportedly slammed head-on into a utility pole just south of the Goffle Road exit, bringing the busy highway to a standstill.

The force of the collision brought down the pole and wires, leading to the immediate closure of Route 208 Northbound for an extended period. As of 10:11 AM, the right lane and shoulder near Goffle Road remained closed, causing traffic backups stretching all the way into Glen Rock.

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The Real Reason Bill Gates Ditched the ‘Climate Disaster’ Panic: It’s All About the Power of AI

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Bill Gates’ Shock Climate U-Turn: The True Motive Is Not Climate, It’s the Insatiable Power Demand of AI

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Ridgewood NJ, In a dramatic shift that’s rattled the climate establishment, Bill Gates has declared that climate change is not an impending disaster that will lead to humanity’s demise. The man who penned How to Avoid a Climate Disaster less than five years ago now says we should pivot resources away from emissions targets and toward fighting poverty and disease.

Many are hailing this as a sudden, positive change of heart. I believe the reality is far more calculated—and far more concerning. This isn’t a change in climate science; it’s a change in the pursuit of power.

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Brian Ferdinand: Back to the Bone – A Trader’s Hard-Earned Return

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In the business world, comebacks are often portrayed as dramatic, flashy, or fueled by revenge. But for Brian Ferdinand, the return is quieter. More thoughtful. More focused.

It’s not about headlines. It’s about clarity.

After two decades of trading wins, entrepreneurial ventures, and painful lessons, Ferdinand has stripped away the noise to return to what he knows best — the markets. His second act isn’t a reinvention. It’s a re-centering.

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DEBUNKED: The Viral MIT Study That Claims ChatGPT is ‘Ruining Our Brains’—Here’s the Real Takeaway

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The AI Brain Drain Fear: Separating Science from Hype

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Ridgewood NJ, a recent viral study from MIT’s Media Lab—provocatively titled “Your Brain on ChatGPT”—has sparked widespread panic, claiming that using AI for writing tasks results in a 47% drop in measurable brain activity. Headlines screamed about “cognitive debt” and “eroding critical thinking.”

While the raw data on reduced brain connectivity is compelling, the sweeping conclusion that ChatGPT is inherently “ruining our brains” likely misses a crucial point. As with every revolutionary tool before it, from the calculator to GPS, AI isn’t making us dumber; it’s forcing a cognitive shift.

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NYC Mayoral Race Scrutiny: Examining Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

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Political Spotlight: Scrutinizing Affiliations Amidst Rising Antisemitism Concerns

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New York NY, the political landscape in New York City has sharpened following the Democratic mayoral primary victory of Zohran Mamdani. Attention has turned to his association with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a prominent political organization whose official platform and public statements regarding Israel have drawn intense scrutiny and controversy.

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Don’t Miss It: BBC’s ‘Great Artist’ Benjamin Appl Honors Legend Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in Ridgewood

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A Lieder Masterclass: Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents a Special Tribute

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Ridgewood NJ, Music lovers, mark your calendars! Parlance Chamber Concerts is hosting a world-class event that promises to be a deeply moving and musically rich experience. Benjamin Appl, the celebrated baritone hailed by BBC Music Magazine as “already a great artist,” will take the stage on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

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Attic Blaze in Mahwah Forces Evacuation of Residential Building

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Mahwah Firefighters Battle Working Structure Fire Near Faulkner Court

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Mahwah NJ , a quiet Wednesday morning in Mahwah, NJ, was broken by the sound of sirens as a serious fire erupted in a residential building. At approximately 11:25 AM on 10/29/2025, multiple Mahwah Fire Department companies were dispatched near Faulkner Court for reports of a fire showing from a roof.

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Hollywood Comes to Bergen County: Jamie Foxx Films Netflix Movie at Local Ice Cream Shop!

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Cake & Cone Transforms into a 1984 Movie Set for ‘Fight for ’84’

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East Rutherford NJ, Move over, Hollywood—North Jersey is officially a movie hot spot! Fans and locals in East Rutherford were buzzing this week as their popular ice cream haven, Cake & Cone, was shut down to serve as a filming location for an upcoming Netflix movie starring Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx.

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Busted! 19-Year-Old Charged in String of 8 Overnight Burglaries Rocking Downtown Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Man Arrested After Targeting Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, Authorities in Ridgewood, New Jersey, have announced a major breakthrough in a series of crimes that put local business owners on edge. A 19-year-old Ridgewood man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that plagued the village’s bustling Central Business District earlier this month.

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Extra Hour of Sleep Alert! Get Ready to Fall Back—And Update Your Safety Checklist

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Don’t Forget to “Fall Back” This Weekend!

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Ridgewood NJ, good news for everyone looking for a little extra rest: Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend! On Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., we officially “fall back” an hour, marking the end of DST for the year. That means you get a precious extra hour of sleep to recharge.

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Totaled! Windstorm Drops Massive Branch on Parked SUV in Ridgewood

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Leonard Place Collision: Mother Nature Damages Toyota RAV4

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Ridgewood NJ, a powerful wind storm swept through Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon, 10/31/2025, leaving behind a trail of property damage. The most dramatic incident reported involved a large tree branch that snapped off and fell onto a parked vehicle on Leonard Place.

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How Remote Control Lawn Mowers Make Garden Maintenance Effortless

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Maintaining a beautiful lawn can be rewarding—but it can also be exhausting. Pushing a heavy mower, maneuvering around obstacles, and making sure every corner is trimmed takes time and effort. Enter the remote control lawn mower: a modern solution that transforms lawn care into a truly effortless experience. In this guide, we’ll explore how these smart machines make maintaining your garden easier than ever.

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20 Finalists, 1 Epic Prize: Who Will Win the Custom Police Bronco?

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PARAMUS, NJ — October 27, 2025 – The countdown is on! All American Auto Group and GTBM, Inc./Info Cop are proud to announce that the final 20 departments in its Police Bronco Giveaway will be heading to  RP Prime Steakhouse in Fair Lawn on Monday, November 3, for the grand finale event, where one lucky  department will drive away with a fully customized Ford Police Bronco! 

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