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Trenton NJ, as the 2025 tax season approaches, a new national report reveals that New Jersey taxpayers are among the most heavily burdened in the United States — with high property taxes contributing significantly to their financial strain.
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Hamburg, New Jersey, is a town steeped in charm. Nestled in Sussex County, its picturesque streets, colonial architecture, and rich history make it a gem for homeowners and history lovers alike. But beneath the surface of these timeless homes lies a growing concern—aging sewer infrastructure. Many of Hamburg’s historic homes are built atop sewer lines dating back decades, and with each passing year, the risks multiply.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 is widely known for raising U.S. tariffs on thousands of imported goods, triggering retaliatory trade wars and deepening the Great Depression. But what many people don’t realize is that tariffs weren’t the only form of revenue the U.S. government relied on during this turbulent time. So, did the government also raise taxes in this period? The answer is yes—significantly.
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Ridgewood NJ, Two of the most significant trade policies in U.S. history—the Tariff Act of 1922 (Fordney-McCumber Tariff) and the Tariff Act of 1930 (Smoot–Hawley Tariff)—produced very different economic outcomes. One is linked to postwar prosperity, the other to global economic collapse. What made the difference?
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Closter NJ, , Assemblyman Robert J. Auth is warning New Jersey residents that Governor Phil Murphy’s new $58.1 billion budget proposal will hit their wallets hard, leading to higher taxes and increased financial pressure on working families.
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Emerson NJ, a woman and her infant child narrowly avoided serious injury late Saturday afternoon after their black Mercedes SUV veered into oncoming traffic, mounted a curb, and crashed head-on into a utility pole on the 900 block of Soldier Hill Road, near the Oradell-Emerson border.
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Ridgewood NJ, in an age of digital distractions and declining church attendance, one Catholic prayer app is quietly sparking a modern spiritual revival. Since its launch in late 2018, Hallow — a Christian meditation and prayer app — has been downloaded more than 23 million times in over 150 countries. Its mission? To make prayer and faith more accessible in the digital age.
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Ridgewood NJ, a white Audi SUV overturned in a rollover crash on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Fairfield Avenue in Ridgewood. Emergency crews from the Ridgewood Police Department and Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS quickly responded to the scene to provide assistance, control traffic, and address any potential hazards.
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New York NY, in October 1979, newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker took a historic step to combat runaway inflation, marking a major shift in U.S. monetary policy. His aggressive approach would reshape the Fed’s role and lay the foundation for future economic stability.
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Ridgewood NJ, in one of his first acts upon returning to office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed squarely at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at both the federal and private sector levels.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a Saturday morning collision at the intersection of Broadway westbound and Plaza Road in Fair Lawn resulted in one person being hospitalized and significant property damage, according to the Fair Lawn Police Department.
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Montvale NJ , Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali is urging local parents to talk to their children about the disruptive trend of “ding dong dash” pranks, which have recently caused concern in neighboring towns.
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Old Tappan NJ, after nearly 300 years standing on the same wooded lot, the Gerrit J. Haring House — a Revolutionary War-era Dutch stone home — will soon be moved to make room for an 80,000-square-foot assisted living facility. The controversial project, finalized through a settlement between the Borough of Old Tappan and Capital Senior Housing, ends a years-long legal dispute over the property’s future.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic former Nabisco factory on Route 208 is steadily being dismantled, but the future of the site remains unclear, with the proposed 644,000-square-foot warehouse now a “question mark,” according to local officials.
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