The idea of building a new casino in North Jersey was once rejected by the voters. However, the project now looks more likely than ever amid the push for a new New York City casino. Jeff Gural, Meadowlands Racetrack owner, said that he now wants to revisit the idea of building a $2 billion casino in the racetrack’s backyard.
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Accurate measurement is key in several industries nowadays. There are objectives of weighing systems in different sectors. Its role can be objective, and it has become crucial in ensuring accuracy. The load cell is one of the basic elements in these systems.
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Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI), a leading advocate for school choice and parental rights, is raising serious concerns about Senate Bill S-1796, calling it a direct threat to homeschooling freedoms and a major step backward for educational innovation in the Garden State.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a newly released survey, 80% of New Jersey voters feel their electric bills are already too high and express concern and anxiety about their own economic outlook.
Against the backdrop of rising power bills and the gubernatorial election this Fall, by a 37-point margin, New Jersey voters are more likely to support a political candidate who advocates for including more natural gas in the Garden State’s energy mix to increase power supply and cut costs (63%), rather than a candidate who continues the zero-carbon policies of Governor Murphy (26%). This includes a clear majority of the state’s vital independent voters (69-18%).
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TRENTON, NJ – If you opened your June energy bill and fainted, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced a whopping $430 million in energy bill relief for New Jersey residents, after ratepayers were hit with a sizzling 20% increase in electric prices as of June 1, 2025.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to violent escalations during protests against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. What began as “mostly peaceful protests” over immigration enforcement quickly turned chaotic over the weekend, prompting federal intervention.
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Continue reading Student Athlete Numbers in Ridgewood Just Don’t Seem to Add Up
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Ridgewood NJ, what are the Ridgewood School system protocols for excessive heat for artificial turf and what would trigger safety measures?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Amy McCambridge, a longtime Ridgewood soccer coach and Marine Corps veteran, says she was let go from her position with the Maroons Soccer Club after she spoke out about the borough’s plan to install artificial turf at the Schedler property.
Wellness isn’t just personal anymore—it’s becoming social currency. Gift-givers are rethinking what feels meaningful, choosing items that reflect care, awareness, and values over hype. The shift isn’t subtle: thoughtful, everyday goods are replacing flashy, status-driven gifts, especially among younger buyers who see wellness as part of their identity, not just a habit.
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’ve been wondering why your trash cans are suddenly under siege and your neighborhood Facebook group is buzzing more than usual, it might be because a black bear has been living its best suburban life right here in Ridgewood.
photos courtesy of the New Milford Police Department
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New Milford NJ, in case you missed it (we almost did, but we were distracted by sprinkles), National Donut Day rolled into town on the first Friday of June, bringing with it sweet, sugary joy — and a not-so-guilty excuse to grab a dozen glazed and call it “patriotic.”
photos courtesy of the NJ Transit Police
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Newark NJ, Newark Broad Street Station has seen a lot since its grand debut in 1903 — commuters, conductors, construction delays, and coffee-fueled sprints to catch the 8:15. But on the morning of June 3rd, the historic station welcomed a very special guest who clearly didn’t read the transit schedule… or species rules.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Move over Yogi Bear, the Village of Ridgewood thinks it’s smarter than the average bear — and it’s got the legislation to prove it.
In a bold move sure to ruffle feathers (and maybe some fur), Ridgewood has officially banned wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to take your backyard buffet off the menu. Yes, that includes bird feeders. Yes, even the cute ones. Especially the cute ones.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.
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