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Rail to Trail! Bergen County Breaks Ground on Lois Lane Athletic Complex as Carlton Hill Greenway Ramps Up

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Major Open Space Win for Southern Bergen: Abandoned Rail Line Transforms into 1.2-Mile Linear Park

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East Rutherford NJ, a huge milestone was reached last week for residents in East Rutherford and surrounding southern Bergen County communities!

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NJ AG Issues New Directive Requiring Consistent Active Violent Events Policies for ALL Police

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New Jersey Mandates Uniform Active Shooter Response Policies Across All Law Enforcement Agencies

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey is taking a major step to ensure every town and county is equally prepared for the unimaginable.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued a critical, statewide directive—Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive 2025-2—mandating that all New Jersey law enforcement agencies develop and maintain an Active Violent Events Policy that meets a consistent, high standard.

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Busted! Florida Woman Arrested in Glen Rock After Traffic Stop Reveals STOLEN CAR 

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Alert Traffic Stop on Maple Ave Leads to Arrest of Fort Myers Resident with Stolen Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, a routine early-morning patrol in Glen Rock, New Jersey, took a sharp turn into a felony arrest this past Sunday, showcasing the diligence of local law enforcement.

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NJ Sues Amazon Over Flex Driver Misclassification

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New Jersey Takes on Amazon: Lawsuit Alleges Flex Drivers Unlawfully Denied Employee Rights

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is taking a trillion-dollar e-commerce giant to court. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have filed a major lawsuit against Amazon and its Amazon Logistics network. The core accusation? Unlawfully misclassifying their Amazon Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors, thereby depriving them of essential employee rights, wages, and benefits.

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MILLIONS MORE OBESE? Groundbreaking Study Challenges BMI

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Forget the Scale! New Study Says 70% of Americans Could Be Obese, Forcing a Massive Rethink of BMI and Drug Eligibility

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Hackensack NJ, Aarevolutionary new study is poised to upend how the medical community defines obesity, suggesting that the decades-old reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) is fundamentally flawed. This groundbreaking research, published in the prestigious journal JAMA, proposes a new, more comprehensive framework that incorporates waist circumference, potentially skyrocketing the official rate of obesity in America.

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Open Space or AstroTurf? Ridgewood’s Tax Battle Erupts as League of Women Voters Backs Controversial Funding Hike

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Taxpayer Alert! Ridgewood’s ‘Open Space’ Funding Hike Sparks Outrage Over Potential Use for Artificial Turf Fields

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Ridgewood NJ, The debate over green space, taxes, and political transparency in Ridgewood, NJ, has reached a boiling point following a controversial endorsement by the local League of Women Voters (LWV) of Ridgewood.

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10 Firefighters Injured in Hillsdale House Fire

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Dramatic Hillsdale House Fire: 10 Firefighters Rushed to Hospital After Terrifying Flashover

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Hillsdale NJ, a routine early morning fire call in Hillsdale, turned into a dramatic rescue operation after a sudden flashover injured ten firefighters inside the burning home.

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Maximize Shop Efficiency with Heavy-Duty Mobile Column Lifts

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Understanding Mobile Column Lifts and Their Core Advantages

In today’s high-demand automotive and fleet service environments, efficiency, safety, and flexibility are crucial. Mobile column lifts are engineered to meet these exact needs—providing heavy-duty lifting power with unmatched mobility. Unlike fixed two-post or four-post systems, mobile column lifts feature independent lifting columns that can be easily moved, positioned, and connected around any vehicle. This design allows technicians to lift trucks, buses, or large commercial vehicles with speed and precision.

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Food, music, friends: build-your-own night in Ridgewood

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Every neighborhood shapes its own kind of evening, and in Ridgewood, nightlife doesn’t depend on flashy venues or crowded streets. A night here combines the small-town ease of shared meals, spontaneous music, and personal projects that bring friends together. 

Whether it’s swapping playlists over home-cooked dishes, exploring digital games after work, or joining creative sessions in open studios, residents have learned to build their entertainment from the ground up. Each gathering reflects the area’s mix of independence, collaboration, and modest charm, making “build-your-own night” more than a phrase, it’s a habit that keeps the community connected.

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New Jersey Amidst The Crypto Revolution – What’s in It for the Citizens?

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The crypto revolution has swept the United States, and with regulatory change aimed at improving the industries growth, this could be just the beginning.

Political change favoring cryptocurrencies sparked massive interest and record prices at the end of 2024, leading into 2025. This momentum has carried on, and regulatory change in the US has helped to provide a clear framework for operators.

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Felt That? Another Earthquake Rattles Central NJ! Califon Shakes with 1.6 Magnitude Tremor

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Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Shakes Hunterdon County, Adding to NJ’s Recent Tremor Surge!

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California NJ, a small but noticeable earthquake rattled the quiet town of Califon, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon, adding to a recent, surprising surge of seismic activity across Central and North Jersey.

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Neighbor vs. Neighbor: Mahwah Fights Ramsey Over Secretive 180-Foot Telecom Tower Near NYSE Data Center

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Tower Turmoil! Mahwah Sues Ramsey Over 180-Foot Cell Tower Near NYSE Data Center—Is ‘Sovereign Immunity’ Enough?

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MAHWAH & RAMSEY, NJ – A major legal battle is brewing in Bergen County as the Township of Mahwah files a formal complaint against the Borough of Ramsey. At the heart of the dispute is Ramsey’s move to install a massive 180-foot telecommunications tower on its property directly along the Mahwah border, adjacent to the sprawling New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) data center on MacArthur Boulevard.

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Aggressive Wildlife Alert: Coyote Attacks Dog Walker in Woodcliff Lake—What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

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COYOTE ATTACK SHOCKER! Dog Walker Bitten in Woodcliff Lake—URGENT Safety Warning for Bergen County Residents

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – A disturbing incident in Woodcliff Lake serves as a stark reminder of the escalating risks posed by wildlife in suburban areas. On Monday, October 20, 2025, a dog walker was attacked by a coyote in their own backyard and suffered several bite wounds. This aggressive encounter follows numerous recent sightings of both coyotes and black bears across the region.

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Paint a Masterpiece with the Badge: Fair Lawn Police Host Inaugural Pumpkin Painting Event

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Spook-tacular Fun Alert! Fair Lawn Police Host FREE ‘Pumpkin Painting with the Police’—Don’t Miss This!

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of community fun! The Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) is inviting local families to their first-ever “Pumpkin Painting with the Police” event, a perfect way to kick off your Halloween festivities.

This family-friendly event is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet local officers in a relaxed setting while creating a spooky or silly masterpiece for the season.

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Secure the Vote: New Jersey GOP Leaders Introduce Bill to Mandate Statewide Vote-by-Mail Security Standards

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New NJ Election Law Push! GOP Senators Demand Cameras & Dual-Keys to Secure Every Vote-by-Mail Ballot

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TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey prepares for the upcoming General Election, State Senate Republican leaders Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) have introduced powerful new legislation (S-4795) aimed at drastically increasing transparency and security for vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots across all 21 counties.

The bill directly responds to recent reports of inconsistent handling and storage procedures by some county election boards. The goal is to establish uniform, enforceable security protocols that will strengthen bipartisan oversight and restore public confidence in the integrity of the state’s elections.

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