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Bike Bandit Strikes Bank in New Jersey

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The FBI Is Looking for a Gun-Toting Cyclist Who Robbed a Bank and Rode Off Like It Was Tour de Jersey

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Bridgeton, NJ  , Forget fast cars and high-speed chases—this daring bank robber chose a different kind of getaway vehicle: a blue bicycle. Yes, you read that right.

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Landmark Cancer Study Shows Exercise Slashes Colon Cancer Deaths by Over One-Third

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Groundbreaking research confirms what fitness fans have long suspected: exercise doesn’t just make you feel better—it could save your life.

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Ridgewood NJ, a landmark clinical study spanning 15 years has revealed that a consistent aerobic exercise regimen significantly reduces both the recurrence and death rates in colon cancer patients. The findings—hailed as a first-of-its-kind breakthrough—show a direct, causal relationship between exercise and cancer outcomes.

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New Jersey Tax Credits Should Support American Musicians, Not Subsidize Foreign Scoring Work, Musicians’ Union Leaders Say

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Paterson NJ,  New Jersey members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 4392 sponsored by Senator Joseph Lagana (D-38) and Assembly Bill A4382, sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson IV, that would close a loophole in the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act that would prevent recipients of the state film and digital media production tax credit from using tax credits to outsource scoring work to foreign countries.

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New Jersey Policy Institute: “School Choice is a Ready-Made Solution to Diversify School Districts”

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Policy Institute (“NJPI”) today filed an amicus brief in the on-going segregation lawsuit initiated by the Latino Action Network and the NAACP against the state of New Jersey.  NJPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with New Jersey’s public and private sector leaders to find practical and effective solutions to the largest issues affecting the Garden State and its residents. 

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Pope Leo XIV Names New Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Newark

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Newark NJ, the Vatican announced today that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark. Bishop-elect Chau, 57, is a priest of the Archdiocese and currently serves as rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey.

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Tesla Rear-End Collision in Paramus Sends Two to Hospital: Cedar Lane Crash Shuts Down West Midland Ave

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Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene early Sunday after a serious two-vehicle collision in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a rear-end crash involving a black Tesla sedan and a Nissan SUV sent two people to the hospital early Sunday morning, June 1, 2025.

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How Adult Sports Leagues Quietly Are Taking Over Your Town

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Ridgewood NJ , despite the Villages war on Pickleball , the booming social sports industry is transforming city life across the U.S. From Softball, Pickleball , Tennis , Kickball to connections.

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Paramus Man Sentenced to Twenty Months in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

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Paramus NJ, a New Jersey man was sentenced to 20 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately $149,900 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) loans, U.S. Alina Habba announced.

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Behind the Tech Empowering Scalable Business Models

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In the digital economy, businesses must be more agile, responsive, and scalable than ever. Scalability—once a buzzword—has become a defining trait of successful enterprises, particularly those operating in competitive markets or growth-focused sectors, such as franchising, e-commerce, and SaaS. But what makes scalability possible? The answer lies in the sophisticated technology running behind the scenes.

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Why More Customers Are Choosing Their Energy Provider for Better Rates

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In recent years, the energy market has become increasingly competitive. Customers sometimes face pressure from electricity providers who use aggressive sales tactics. As such, customers need to make smart choices to enjoy more benefits and save money.

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Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Claiming Free Spins

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Among the most often used and easily available perks available at internet casinos are free spins. They enable gamers to investigate interesting slot games without risking their own money—and if chance is on your side, you could even leave with actual cash prizes. But for many players, a small number of avoidable errors cause them to waste their chances. 

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Northern Lights May Return to Ridgewood, NJ This Weekend: Here’s When to Look Up

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Ridgewood NJ, if you were among the lucky few who caught a glimpse of the Northern Lights in New Jersey last October, you might want to keep your eyes on the sky again this weekend. The National Weather Service and space weather forecasters say there’s a strong chance the aurora borealis will once again be visible as far south as Bergen County — including Ridgewood — on Sunday, June 1, and Monday, June 2.

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Palisades Park Police Search for Information Regarding an Assault that Occurred on April 27th

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Palisades Park NJ, the Palisades Park Police Department has obtained additional images regarding the assault that occurred on April 27th, 2025.

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Ridgewood YMCA Hosts 52nd Annual Charity Golf Outing at Arcola Country Club – June 9, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood YMCA invites golf lovers, philanthropists, and community champions to the 52nd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the prestigious Arcola Country Club in Paramus, NJ. With a 12 PM shotgun start, this highly anticipated event blends a day of friendly competition with meaningful community impact.

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Bergen County to Tokenize $240 Billion in Property Using Balcony’s Blockchain Platform – Largest U.S. Deed Digitization Project to Date

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Hackensack NJ, in a groundbreaking move for government innovation and real estate modernization, Bergen County has entered a five-year agreement with blockchain land records platform Balcony to tokenize approximately 370,000 property deeds, representing a staggering $240 billion in real estate value. Powered by the Avalanche blockchain, this initiative marks the largest blockchain-based deed tokenization project in U.S. history.

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