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East Rutherford NJ, under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, Bergen Community College celebrated a milestone moment on May 13, 2025, with a record turnout for its 56th annual commencement ceremony. Nearly 1,100 graduates walked the stage, cheered on by 7,000+ guests including family, friends, faculty, and dignitaries.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department reminds residents that it’s that time of the year where you may come across a fawn that’s curled up that appears to be abandoned.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department the fawn is not abandon , mamma is coming back !
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Ridgewood NJ, in 2025, The Women Gardeners of Ridgewood will proudly celebrate their 100th anniversary — a century of service, beauty, and dedication to horticulture and the community. While much has changed over the decades, the Club’s mission remains strong: to promote gardening and floral design, support environmental conservation, and enrich the community through green initiatives and education.
Continue reading Celebrating 100 Years of The Women Gardeners of Ridgewood: A Legacy in Bloom
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Mahwah NJ, Dieter Zimmermann, the Mahwah man accused of murdering his wife in January 2021, has chosen to waive his right to a jury trial and will instead face a bench trial, where a judge will determine his guilt.
Continue reading Mahwah Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Wife in 2021 Waives Jury Trial
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a black Jeep Compass sustained significant front-end damage after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed head-on into a utility pole on Racetrack Road late Thursday afternoon, May 15.
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Allendale NJ, former FBI Director James Comey, originally from Allendale, New Jersey, is under investigation after posting a seemingly innocent beach photo to Instagram that federal officials claim may contain a coded threat against President Donald Trump.
Continue reading James Comey Under Federal Investigation Over Controversial “86 47” Instagram Post
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 8th Federated was joined by Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Mark Schwarz to host a breakfast for the district’s valued crossing guards. The breakfast was a big “Thank you, crossing guards, for helping to keep our students safe every day!”
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Ridgewood Nj, the Village Council unanimously adopted a $64.8 million budget at Wednesday night’s meeting. The budget brings with it a 3.14% municipal increase, which is consistent with the current rate of inflation in the northeast. For the average home in Ridgewood assessed at $712,700, this translates to a municipal tax increase of $149.63.
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Ridgewood NJ, thousands of Starbucks baristas across the U.S. have walked off the job this week, protesting the company’s new restrictive dress code policy. According to Starbucks Workers United, the union representing Starbucks baristas, more than 2,000 workers at 120 stores have joined the strike since Sunday.
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Ridgewood NJ, The locomotive engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) have voted to strike, which means the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service.
Continue reading STRIKE: NJ TRANSIT Rail Service is Currently Suspended
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Ridgewood NJ, Crypto giant Coinbase has confirmed a serious data breach caused by cybercriminals bribing overseas support contractors, exposing sensitive customer data in an incident that could cost the company up to $400 million in remediation efforts.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Super Football Conference (SFC) Flag Football Tournament is officially underway, and the road to the North Jersey girls flag football state championship has been set. Powerhouses Ridgewood and Bayonne have secured the coveted No. 1 seeds in their respective brackets, topping a competitive field of 24 high school teams.
Continue reading Ridgewood & Bayonne Claim No. 1 Seeds in SFC 24-Team Girls Flag Football Playoffs
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Bergenfield NJ, the North Jersey football community is mourning the sudden loss of Rob Violante, beloved Bergenfield High School football coach, who tragically died in a two-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New Castle, New York, on the afternoon of May 14.
