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Ridgewood NJ, a Tesla owner in Washington State has successfully won back the $10,000 he paid for the automaker’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) package after proving the name — and the tech — didn’t live up to its promise.
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It’s on August 5, not August 15 as published previously on the blog. Should be a good turnout
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A controversial proposal is once again on the table as Ordinance #4052 returns to the Ridgewood Planning Board agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting. Local residents and preservation advocates are raising serious concerns about the potential impact of the ordinance, which could pave the way for a luxury, high-density, five-story assisted living facility on North Maple Avenue.
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JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Heading to the beach this weekend? Officials are warning of a high risk for rip currents along the Jersey Shore — a powerful and often underestimated ocean hazard that can quickly sweep swimmers away from shore, even in shallow water.
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TOTOWA, NJ — A three-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon, August 3, at Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental facility located at 800 Riverview Drive, prompting a widespread emergency response from multiple local fire departments across Passaic County.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — A rare seismic event shook parts of northern New Jersey on Saturday night, August 2, when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which occurred around 10:22 p.m., was shallow, making the shaking more widely felt throughout the region — including New York City, Westchester, and Rockland County in upstate New York.
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Ridgewood NJ, get ready for a night under the stars! The Ridgewood Guild’s 16th annual Movies in the Park series continues with a special screening of the legendary Bollywood film “Sholay” on Wednesday, August 6 at 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood, NJ.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL — SpaceX launched its eleventh operational astronaut mission for NASA, known as Crew-11, on August 1, 2025, sending four astronauts on a six-month journey to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour.
Continue reading SpaceX Successfully Launches Crew-11 Mission to the International Space Station
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A long-awaited addition to Rindlaub Park is finally ready for its public debut. The $2 million covered bridge and nature trail expansion will be formally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, marking a significant milestone in Saddle River’s 20-year master plan.
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — A tragic accident occurred in Woodcliff Lake on the afternoon of Friday, August 1, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist, according to a statement from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Hoboken NJ, as the United States gears up for its 250th birthday celebration in 2026, AmeriStarRail has unveiled an ambitious and patriotic proposal that could reshape American rail travel: the Transcontinental Chief, a coast-to-coast train offering service for passengers, personal vehicles, and even full tractor-trailers — all in under 72 hours.
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JULIO A. PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ; 21-year-old JUSTIN L. ACOSTA of Charles Town, WV; and 23-year-old KENNY M. VEGA of West New York, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Edgewater, NJ. Additionally, Prosecutor Musella announced charges against 21-year-old JADEN A. VAZQUEZ of Guttenberg, NJ. These arrests and the charges filed in this matter are the result of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.
Continue reading Four Charged in Year Long Edgewater Armed Robbery Investigation
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Washington DC, In a bold move to tackle America’s growing health crisis, President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order revitalizing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, with the goal of restoring health and fitness—especially among the nation’s youth. The order reintroduces the Presidential Fitness Test, once a staple of physical education in American schools, and launches renewed efforts to combat obesity and promote physical activity nationwide.
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Detroit MI, in a blow to its electrification ambitions, Ford Motor Company has reported a projected $4.5 billion loss from its electric vehicle (EV) division in 2025 — up sharply from last year’s $3 billion estimate. Over the past three years, Ford has lost close to $15 billion on EVs, raising eyebrows across the auto industry and among investors.
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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. labor market showed clear signs of slowing in July 2025, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 73,000 jobs, well below economists’ expectations of a 100,000 increase. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2% from 4.1%, signaling further softening in the job market, according to newly released government data.
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