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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A major new housing proposal from Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s largest home builders, could bring 60 townhomes, including 12 affordable housing units, to a residential section of Saddle River. The plans were introduced at the Saddle River Planning Board meeting on June 17 and are expected to be the focus of continued hearings on September 2 and September 9 at 6 p.m.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — A costly and controversial police trailer project continues to generate headlines, as Palisades Park hires a third attorney to investigate why a $1 million temporary police structure—leased in 2023—remains unused and unconnected more than a year later.
The trailer, intended as a temporary facility for the Police Department due to black mold in Borough Hall, has never been operational. Now parked unused on Depot Place near ShopRite, the trailer has become a flashpoint of political tension, legal battles, and taxpayer frustration.
Continue reading Palisades Park Hires Third Attorney in Ongoing $1M Police Trailer Investigation
photos courtesy of the City of Englewood Fire Department
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — a local Bergen County furniture store narrowly avoided major structural damage on June 26, when a white SUV crashed through the front of Palisade Furniture, located on the 100 block of South Dean Street.
photos courtesy of the City of Englewood Fire Department
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — As scorching temperatures continue to grip the region, the City of Englewood Fire Department has been working tirelessly, responding to over a dozen emergency calls amid the extreme heat.
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LYNDHURST, NJ — a casual day of magnet fishing turned into a remarkable discovery on June 26, when a man pulled a World War II-era artillery shell from the Passaic River near the De Jessa Bridge, which connects Lyndhurst and Nutley.
Continue reading WWII-Era Artillery Shell Pulled from Passaic River in Lyndhurst
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Ramsey NJ — With heavy hearts, the family and friends of Youssef Nissan, affectionately known as Joseph, announce his sudden and untimely passing on June 21, 2025, at the age of 25. Born in Ridgewood and raised in Ramsey, Youssef was a shining light in the lives of all who knew him — remembered for his boundless compassion, vibrant spirit, and the joy he brought to others.
Continue reading In Loving Memory: Youssef (Joseph) Nissan of Ramsey
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Fire departments across the United States are battling more than just flames — they’re fighting a dangerous shortage of volunteer firefighters, and the impact is being felt most in small towns like those across New Jersey.
Continue reading Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels in New Jersey and Nationwide
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is extending beyond legal overreach with a proposed rule that would classify more gig workers as regular company employees, NJBIA said in a public hearing today at the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
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TRENTON, NJ — As New Jersey lawmakers finalize the $58.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 — the largest in state history — one controversial item appears to be making its way into the final cut: increased sales taxes on cigarettes, vaping products, and internet gaming.
Continue reading NJ Poised to Raise Sales Tax on Cigarettes and Vapes in 2026 Budget
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Ridgewood NJ, The Brewers Guild of New Jersey is proud to announce the inaugural New Jersey Craft Beer Week, running from July 13–20, 2025. The statewide campaign will spotlight over 150 independent breweries through taproom events, special releases, and local collaborations — all designed to bring customers back into the spaces where New Jersey beer is brewed, poured, and shared.
Continue reading New Jersey Brewer’s Guild Announces New Jersey Craft Beer Week, July 13–20, 2025!
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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Water has announced a planned infrastructure project on Glen Avenue (between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, near the Ridgewood Art Institute) scheduled for Friday morning, June 27, 2025. The project will affect traffic during early morning hours and involves important upgrades to the local water supply system.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Road Closure Alert: Glen Avenue Work Scheduled for June 27, 2025
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Ridgewood NJ, Bumble, the popular online dating and networking platform where women make the first move, has announced a significant organizational restructuring. On Wednesday, shares of Bumble Inc. surged over 26% following a new securities filing that revealed plans to lay off 30% of its workforce, approximately 240 positions.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It is with profound sorrow that the Ridgewood community shares the heartbreaking news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Octavio Gonzalez, a devoted father, husband, and a cornerstone of the Dads’ Night organization. Octavio’s passing on Sunday, June 22, has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Compassionate Care for Rescued Wild Horses During Heat Wave
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Allendale, NJ — As temperatures soar across the region, The Unbridled Heroes Project in Allendale, NJ is going above and beyond to keep its beloved rescued mustangs safe, healthy, and cool during the extreme heat wave.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Restoration work is officially underway on Dunham Trail, a beloved 1.75-acre nature preserve along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. The project, aimed at stabilizing the brook’s bank near one of Ridgewood Water’s 20-inch mains, began today and is expected to be completed within a month.
