first published on the blog on 10/31/23
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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has a rich and diverse history that blends Celtic, Roman, Christian, and American traditions. Here is an overview of the history of Halloween:
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Northern New Jersey — Former Assemblyman Rafael Fraguela, a proud Cuban American and longtime Hudson County community leader, has announced his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli for Governor.
“Our Hispanic community has been taken for granted by Democrats for far too long,” said Fraguela. “It’s time for Hudson County Hispanics to defy the political machine and stand with the only candidate who truly listens to and understands our community — Jack Ciattarelli.”
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Washington DC, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has weighed in on the question dominating Wall Street: Is the current surge in Artificial Intelligence just a replay of the dotcom bubble that burst spectacularly in the early 2000s?
Continue reading Powell: The AI Boom is Not the Dotcom Bubble 2.0. Here’s His $5 Trillion Reason Why
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The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called into action on Monday evening, 10/27/2025, to combat a suspicious brush fire. Just before 8:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the wooded area located behind the local swim club for reports of a possible blaze.
Continue reading Suspicious Brush Fire Behind Swim Club: New Milford Officials Investigate
photos and screen shots courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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It sounds like something out of a comedy, but the incident was a real-life scare that brought evening commuter traffic to a standstill. On Thursday evening, 10/30/2025, a rental vehicle driver in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, followed their GPS directions so precisely that they ended up driving directly onto the active NJ Transit railroad tracks near the Hollywood Avenue rail crossing.
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The Archdiocese of Newark, which serves 1.3 million Catholics across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, is facing a stark new reality. Citing declining Mass attendance and a critical shortage of priests, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has launched a comprehensive pastoral initiative that is expected to result in the consolidation and merger of numerous North Jersey parishes by 2027.
This effort, titled “We are His Witnesses,” is a necessary structural conversion that reflects a broader trend across American Catholicism, where declining numbers and a shrinking clergy are forcing dioceses to reimagine their future.
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Ridgewood NJ, great news for youth sports in Ridgewood. The Village of Ridgewood is seizing the opportunity provided by the NJEA Teachers’ Convention break to begin significant renovation work on Upper Hawes Field.
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Glen Rock NJ, a wet and hectic Thursday afternoon (10/30/2025) commute in Glen Rock, New Jersey, was disrupted by a significant two-vehicle crash involving a Glen Rock Board of Education school bus and a Jeep Compass.
The collision occurred at the busy intersection of Highland Road and Rock Road, right as a heavy rainstorm swept through the area. Emergency services quickly descended on the scene to manage the situation and investigate the cause of the accident.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department and the Fair Lawn Board of Education (BOE) have issued a joint, urgent public notice regarding an unsanctioned e-bike riding event scheduled to take place this weekend at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials have spent nearly $8 million of taxpayer money on a plan to build a 15-story, low-income housing project in Hackensack without informing residents or taxpayers about their construction plan or its eventual cost, says the Republican Bergen County Commissioner candidates.
Accidents happen when we least expect them, and the consequences can be overwhelming—emotionally, physically, and financially. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right lawyer to represent your case.
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Medical staff who work in the healthcare system encounter specific financial problems when they start or expand their specialized practices. Medical specialists, unlike general businesses, need a large amount of money to be invested in advanced equipment, specially designed facilities, and measures for the observance of rules. Medical practice loans have become very important financial instruments that satisfy the major requirements of medical professionals, allowing them to develop successful practices while providing good quality medical care.
Continue reading Medical Practice Loans for Specialists: Dentists, Dermatologists, and Beyond
Family travel has changed in recent years. Parents aren’t just looking for entertainment anymore—they’re chasing connection. With work-life boundaries fading and everyone tethered to screens, families crave time that actually feels like time together. Whether it’s a busy city or a quiet Tennessee town like Gatlinburg, trips have become less about ticking destinations off a list and more about slowing down long enough to remember who you’re traveling with.
Continue reading Family Travel Made Simple: What Parents Should Know
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Washington DC, the Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, delivered its quarter percentage point rate cut, but not without some backstage intrigue that included two dissenting votes — one in each direction. While Governor Stephen Miran delivered a widely anticipated “no” vote because he preferred a half-point reduction, Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid wanted no cut, speaking for what is an apparently growing group of inflation hawks who are worried about the Fed’s easing bias.
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Ridgewood NJ, the ongoing federal government shutdown is hitting home hard in Ridgewood, NJ. As of October 31st, 263 families right here in our community—our neighbors, friends, and their children—will see their essential SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits abruptly end. This means that as early as this Saturday, hundreds of residents may face the devastating reality of not being able to put food on the table.
