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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood may soon lose more than $169,000 in federal health care grants, potentially derailing 34 public health and wellness programs that earned the community top honors just months ago. The funding cuts come amid a nationwide rollback of post-pandemic federal health spending, sparking frustration from local leaders and raising skepticism over Washington’s rationale.
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Ridgewood NJ, we first reported her in 2019, the infamous “Rat Lady” is back — and according to local sources, her behavior is escalating. Reports from Ridgewood’s Central Business District indicate the same individual has resumed raiding dumpsters, scattering garbage, and allegedly feeding rats, sparking public health concerns and renewed frustration from area business owners.
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Ridgewood NJ, major changes are set to reshape the future of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as the agency launches a sweeping cost-cutting initiative this month. The overhaul could mean slower mail delivery, thousands of job cuts, and even a potential merger with a federal department — a move that could end the Postal Service’s long-standing independence.
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Rockleigh NJ, The Northvale Police Department responded to an early morning emergency today after a roadway collapsed near 6 Volvo Drive in Rockleigh, the result of a major water main break that occurred overnight.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of 42-year-old Jhoan Ferreira-Diaz, a Hackensack resident, on multiple serious drug charges following a narcotics investigation led by the department’s Crime Suppression Bureau.
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a tense situation was successfully defused this week thanks to the swift response and crisis intervention skills of officers from the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department.
Continue reading Palisades Interstate Parkway Police De-escalate Crisis with Calm and Compassion
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Paramus NJ, a 34-year-old Maywood man was taken into custody Friday afternoon following a parking lot dispute at the ShopRite of Paramus, located at 224 East Route 4, during which a handgun was reportedly brandished, according to the Paramus Police Department.
Continue reading Armed Dispute at Paramus ShopRite Leads to Arrest of Maywood Resident
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Ridgewood NJ, April 2025 marks one year since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented its Impersonation Rule—a powerful new tool in the fight against one of the most damaging types of fraud in the U.S.
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Ridgewood NJ, the clock is ticking for TikTok in the United States. The wildly popular social video app is facing a critical deadline: sell its U.S. operations by tomorrow—or face a nationwide ban.
Continue reading TikTok Faces U.S. Ban Deadline: Will a Last-Minute Deal Save the App?
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Glen Rock NJ, as tax season hits its peak, a Glen Rock resident has reported being the victim of identity theft involving a fraudulent tax return, according to local police.
Continue reading Glen Rock Resident Targeted in Tax Identity Theft as IRS Filing Deadline Approaches
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Edgewater NJ, Hip-hop artist and podcast host Joe Budden is facing a lawsuit filed by two Bergen County condominium owners who allege he disrupted their lives through excessive noise, harassment, and an alleged indecent exposure incident at the upscale Edgewater Glass House Condominium.
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Paramus NJ, a Paramus businessman is facing a lawsuit for allegedly defrauding an investor out of more than $500,000 tied to a high-end sneaker company.
Continue reading Paramus Sneaker Company Owner Sued for $695K Over Alleged Investment Fraud
