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Ridgewood, NJ – July 2025 – The Ridgewood Board of Education is considering its next steps after two high school sports fields sustained $50,380 in flood damage during the July 14 rainstorm.
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Hackensack, NJ – July 23, 2025 – The City of Hackensack Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 135 Main Street after receiving a report from the Hackensack Police Department at 1:51 PM.
Continue reading Hackensack Fire Department Battles 3-Alarm Blaze at 135 Main Street
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Ridgewood, NJ – Work continues on the Ridgewood Water Booster Station installation along Glen Avenue between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, an important infrastructure project aimed at improving water flow in Ridgewood and neighboring Midland Park.
Photos by Tony Greco
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department had a busy day responding to two structure fires within just a few hours on [insert date].
At 2 PM, Chief 60 and Engine 2 were dispatched to assist the City of Hackensack Fire Department with a multiple-alarm structure fire off Main Street. While crews were still operating at that scene, the department received multiple calls reporting a second structure fire in the Borough, this time on Myers Avenue.
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Ridgewood NJ, Microsoft has sounded the alarm over an active cyberattack exploiting a critical vulnerability in its on-premise SharePoint server software, a widely used platform for document sharing and collaboration across businesses, government agencies, and organizations worldwide.
Your washing machine stops mid-cycle. The dryer isn’t heating properly. The stove takes forever to ignite. These are the moments every homeowner dreads—not just for the inconvenience, but for the big question that follows: Is this worth fixing, or should I replace it altogether?
Continue reading Appliance Triage: How to Know If You Need Repair or Full Replacement
Moving is one of life’s biggest transitions. Whether you’re shifting into your first apartment, upsizing your family home, or transferring your entire business to a new region, the process involves more than packing boxes. It’s an emotional and psychological journey that can trigger stress, anxiety, and even decision fatigue. But here’s the good news: much of this stress is preventable. When you approach your move with thoughtful planning and the right support, you gain control over the chaos—and create space for a smoother, more confident transition.
Continue reading The Psychology of a Smooth Move: How Planning Ahead Reduces Stress
Special Prix Fixe Menu and Tribute Campaign to Honor Late Chef/Owner Kevin Kohler
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Ramsey NJ, Renowned New Jersey dining destination Café Panache is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of culinary excellence, innovation, and warm hospitality. To honor this momentous occasion, the restaurant will offer a $40 three-course prix fixe menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout August 2025, featuring beloved dishes from the original July 1985 menu, when Café Panache first opened its doors.
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East Rutherford N J, a motorcycle crash claimed the life of one person and left another seriously injured on Sunday night, July 21, 2025, along Route 120 North near the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Continue reading Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near American Dream Mall Leaves One Dead, One Injured
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Ridgewood NJ, a new battle between the judiciary and the Trump administration is unfolding in New Jersey after a panel of U.S. judges voted to reject President Donald Trump’s interim pick for the state’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford community is mourning the tragic death of retired special education teacher Elizabeth “Betty” Caruso, who was killed in Miami Beach, Florida, allegedly by her son, according to multiple media reports.
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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
Continue reading Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges
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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an upgraded charge against 34-year-old OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA of North Bergen, NJ related to a hit-and-run accident. The upgraded charge is the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Leonia Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Tamagny.
Continue reading Charges Upgraded on Fatal Leonia Hit-and-Run Driver
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Little Ferry NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 68-year-old RICHARD B. TANCER of Montville, NJ for sexual assault offenses. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Little Ferry Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Walters.
Continue reading Little Ferry Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault of a Patient
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration has finalized a new trade agreement with Japan, introducing a 15% tariff on Japanese goods while securing major investments and expanded market access for American products.
