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Hackensack NJ, 2024 saw the most pedestrian deaths since 1986. There were 227 pedestrian deaths in New Jersey. There were 22 cyclist deaths in 2024, the third-highest number in the last 25 years. A 2023 study found that New Jersey has the most dangerous roads for pedestrians in the country.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has officially approved its first budget since the end of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funds, and despite some last-minute budget cuts, the overall budget reflects an increase over the previous year.
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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 22-year-old DEANDRE J. NUNEZ of Edgewater, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.
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Ridgewood NJ, AJ and Will LoSauro weren’t on the field for Ridgewood High School’s first lacrosse practice this year — but they had a pretty historic reason. The sibling duo was skating in the New Jersey State Hockey Final at the Prudential Center, helping Ridgewood hockey reach the championship game for the first time ever.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 32-year-old JIBRIL M. BEAMON of Somerset, NJ and 35-year-old SHEDRICK A. GOODRIDGE, III of Jersey City, NJ on charges stemming from two armed robberies of area hotels. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr; and the Newark Police Department, under the direction of Chief Sharonda Morris.
Continue reading Man Arrested in Teaneck Hampton Inn Armed Robbery
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 69-year-old BRUCE E. BEHRINGER of Park Ridge, NJ on charges of tampering with public records, false registration, and attempting to cast an illegal vote. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School New Players shone brightly at the Montclair Theatre Night Foxy Awards, on Tuesday, May 16, a prestigious event recognizing excellence in New Jersey high school and middle school theatre. The New Players’ highly acclaimed production of “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe, which had garnered an impressive eight nominations, ultimately clinched two of the night’s most coveted honors: Best Actress and Outstanding Production of a Play.
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Pennsauken NJ, Ridgewood Crew showed why it is among the country’s elite youth rowing programs this past weekend at the 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association of America national championships.
In a regatta that featured the best qualifying boats from high schools across the country, Ridgewood raced its way to one bronze and three silver medals, which ranked first for total podium finishes in sculling events out of the 148 schools competing. Its four overall medals were also second-most among all teams at SRAA, which featured 470 entries and more than 1,000 competitors.
When people think about cosmetic surgery, they often think of procedures aimed at women. But for thousands of men across New Jersey, one condition quietly affects how they look and feel every day.
Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, can lead to years of discomfort, frustration, and self-consciousness.
Continue reading New Jersey Gynecomastia Center Q&A on Helping Men Regain Confidence
Long-term mental health conditions, such as chronic depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, can feel like an unending cycle. For many, traditional treatments don’t always provide lasting relief. In response, the mental health field is seeing a wave of innovative solutions that approach these challenges from new angles—biological, digital, social, and cultural. Here’s a closer look at how some of these developments are changing lives.
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Luxury cars are not just commodities but investments in style, muscle, and status. Owners want to keep their exteriors looking like they just drove off the showroom floor, and the latest automotive technology allows them to do so.
Continue reading How PPF Film Helps Keep Luxury Cars Flawless
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Wall Street NY, a Manhattan cryptocurrency investor has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man over a two-week period in a brutal attempt to steal his Bitcoin, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
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Ridgewood NJ, Homes are selling at record speed across New Jersey, placing the Garden State among the top 10 states in the U.S. where properties are flying off the market the fastest, according to the latest data from Realtor.com.
Continue reading New Jersey Ranked Among Top 10 Fastest-Moving Housing Markets in the U.S.
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New York NY, New York City’s iconic yellow-and-blue MetroCard is being officially phased out after more than 30 years of service. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber confirmed the news during a speech on Wednesday, announcing that MetroCards will no longer be sold after December 31, 2025.
Continue reading MTA to Retire MetroCard by End of 2025, Replacing Iconic Fare System with OMNY
