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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Water is urging residents across its four-town service area to reduce water usage immediately, as recent spikes in early-morning lawn irrigation have nearly triggered Stage 3 drought restrictions.
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NEW YORK, NY — Chaos and tragedy struck Midtown Manhattan on Monday when a gunman opened fire inside a high-rise office building at 345 Park Avenue, leaving five people dead, including an NYPD officer, and several others injured.
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NEWARK, NJ — A federal watchdog is launching an investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) controversial 2024 decision to relocate air traffic controllers from New York to Philadelphia, following communications failures and significant flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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Ridgewood NJ, Out With the Old, In With the ETFs: How Younger Generations Are Flipping Retirement Planning on Its Head
There’s a retirement revolution happening—and it’s being led by Gen Z and Millennials. According to a recent Investors Observer report, the traditional 401(k) playbook followed by Baby Boomers is being tossed out in favor of high-growth, tech-focused, and even crypto-based investment strategies.
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Trenton NJ, “The Only Taxes People Like Are the Ones Someone Else Pays” — But in New Jersey, You’re Probably Paying Them Too . If there’s one thing more certain than death and taxes, it’s New Jersey finding new taxes.
Starting August 1, smokers in the Garden State will find their wallets even lighter as a fresh round of cigarette and vape taxes goes into effect. Yes, that’s right — Gov. Phil Murphy and the Democrat-led Legislature have once again reached deep into the playbook of “creative revenue generation” and pulled out… even more taxes.
Continue reading Murphy’s Latest Tax Hikes: Cigarettes, Casinos & Real Estate – Oh My!
Printed clothing can be a great way to show off style, promote a brand, or commemorate a special event. But nothing ruins a favorite printed shirt faster than faded graphics, peeling designs, or stretched fabric.
Whether you’re running a clothing business or just want your personal pieces to last, proper care is essential. If you’ve invested in custom screen printed t-shirts to bolster your brand, you’ll want to ensure the designs stay vibrant and professional-looking for as long as possible. With the right care, printed apparel can look new for years.
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In the world of digital content, video is king. Whether you’re a YouTuber, social media influencer, educator, or marketing professional, producing high-quality videos is essential. One of the most powerful ways to elevate your video content is by removing or replacing the background. This technique allows for cleaner visuals, dynamic effects, and better viewer engagement. But how do you remove background from video without expensive equipment or advanced editing skills?
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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial turf fields have long promised durability and safety, but many field owners found out the hard way that those claims didn’t hold up. Now, in a major legal turn, FieldTurf USA has agreed to a nationwide settlement exceeding $50 million in a class-action lawsuit involving its controversial Duraspine synthetic turf product.
Continue reading FieldTurf Settles $50M Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Synthetic Turf Fields
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Atlantic City NJ — A nearly century-old law is creating modern financial headaches for some of New Jersey’s beloved beach towns.
According to a newly released report from the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), six municipalities along the Atlantic Ocean are facing more than $34 million in unfunded pension liabilities due to a 1928 law mandating a generous pension plan for municipal lifeguards in so-called “fourth-class cities.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other Democratic governors for what he says is an attempt to shift blame for the Garden State’s energy crisis onto PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator overseeing electricity for 13 states and Washington, D.C.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — In a bold move toward a tech-driven future, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is officially stepping into the Smart City arena.
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed between the borough and LG CNS America Inc. at a press conference hosted at LG CNS Headquarters, 111 Sylvan Avenue. This landmark event kicks off a transformative public-private partnership focused on building a Technology and Innovation District right in the heart of Bergen County.
Continue reading Englewood Cliffs Partners with LG CNS to Launch Smart City and Innovation District
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CRESSKILL, NJ — Did a whistleblower complaint about alleged safety violations at a Cresskill-run summer camp—managed by a councilwoman’s relative—ultimately cost the borough’s parks and recreation director his job?
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — Attention deer of Saddle River: it may be time to dust off your resumes and seek greener pastures.
The borough is once again sharpening its arrows—literally—as it reboots its wildly controversial deer culling program. Why? Because a spring drone survey revealed that Saddle River is hosting a white-tailed deer rager—over four times the recommended ecological guest list.
Continue reading Saddle River Declares War on Deer (Again): The Great Antlered Standoff Returns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that’s stirring nostalgia and relief among many outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under a Trump-era directive has announced a proposed rule to bring back vents on portable fuel containers—better known to most as gas cans.
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Ridgewood NJ , due to dangerously high temperatures expected on Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29, the Village of Ridgewood will be adjusting its sanitation schedule to protect workers from excessive heat.
Continue reading Ridgewood Heat Advisory: Early Garbage Pickup & Safety Tips During Extreme Heat
