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East Rutherford NJ, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has officially awarded a $1.7 billion contract to TransCore for the management of E-ZPass services, ending a two-decade-long partnership with Newark-based Conduent. A bid protest filed by Conduent was rejected by the Turnpike Authority’s hearing officer, allowing the state to move forward with its decision.
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Saddle River NJ, a second female former Saddle River police officer has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and multiple forms of discrimination during her time with the borough’s police department.
Continue reading Former Saddle River Police Officer Files Harassment & Discrimination Lawsuit
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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Good Friday, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on April 18 and reopen on Monday, April 21 at 8:30 am. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center will be closed. Please check the 2025 Village Calendar or the Recycle Coach app as pickup schedules will change the week of April 14.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Offices Closed on Good Friday , Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule Has Been Revised
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Paramus NJ, a high-speed police pursuit in the early morning hours of Monday ended dramatically when a black Mercedes-Benz lost a wheel and came to a stop near Teaneck Road, according to local authorities.
Continue reading High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Paramus After Mercedes Loses Wheel
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control (BCMC) will conduct an aerial larvicide application by helicopter on Thursday, April 17, between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, weather permitting, in an effort to control mosquito populations in natural wetland areas.
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Newark NJ, a Dominican national was arrested for assaulting a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) deportation officer, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Trenton NJ, Traffic fatalities in New Jersey rose sharply in 2024, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the nation saw an overall decline in roadway deaths, the Garden State recorded a troubling 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Continue reading New Jersey Traffic Deaths Rise in 2024 Despite National Decline
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Ridgewood NJ, today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids grow up in this environment, it’s hard not to wonder: Are teens managing to find joy, or are they just treading water?
Continue reading New Study: New Jersey’s Teenagers Are Among the Least Happy
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Hackensack NJ, imagine the scene: a serious car accident on Route 80. First responders arrive to find a critically injured driver trapped in the wreckage, losing blood rapidly. Every second counts.
In the past, paramedics could only stabilize trauma patients and rush them to the hospital, hoping they’d survive the journey. But now, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) have a new lifeline on wheels.
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Ridgewood NJ, April 15th, often dreaded as Tax Day in the United States, echoes a truth spoken more than 230 years ago by Benjamin Franklin: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” That statement, made in 1789, still rings true today as Americans navigate a complex and ever-evolving tax system.
Continue reading Death, Taxes, and History: How U.S. Taxation Evolved from 1789 to Today
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has introduced its first annual budget following the expiration of American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funding, bringing a modest increase to local property taxes for 2025. Homeowners with properties assessed at the county average of $530,000 will see a $69 increase on the county portion of their tax bill.
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TRENTON NJ, for the second consecutive year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is seeking approval from state lawmakers of a massive $1 billion in new taxes and fees as part of his latest budget proposal. The sweeping tax increases come as the state’s annual budget inches closer to a record-setting $60 billion.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood released details of its proposed $64.8 million municipal budget for 2025, highlighting key infrastructure investments and setting the stage for a public hearing and council vote scheduled for May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Continue reading Ridgewood Unveils $64.8M Municipal Budget for 2025: What Residents Need to Know
