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Newark NJ, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have announced the arrest of Ming Xi Zhang, a Chinese national accused of illegally acting as an agent of a foreign government.

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New Milford NJ, six individuals, including five teenagers and a 20-year-old man, have been charged in connection with a violent stabbing near a New Milford High School that left the victim seriously injured, Bergen County prosecutors announced.
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Fair Lawn NJ, quick action by the Fair Lawn Police Department prevented a local resident from losing $35,000 in an elaborate scam on March 26, 2025.
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Trenton NJ, former Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness, Christopher Neuwirth, has reached a $2.25 million settlement with the State of New Jersey to resolve his whistleblower lawsuit. At the same time, the New Jersey State Ethics Commission has officially dismissed all allegations that Mr. Neuwirth violated state ethics rules during his tenure.

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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands is facing yet another lawsuit—this time from a patron who claims she was injured after being struck by one of the mall’s motorized stuffed animal rides.
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old BHAVNA ANAND of Garfield, NJ, on charges of theft by deception and impersonation. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Product safety and quality in the healthcare sector are not options. Launching new medical devices, medicines, or diagnostic tools onto the market comes with rigorous validation to guarantee that they are safe and will deliver what they have to do to patients. Medical certifications are part of the process of validation to ensure products have undergone examined processes by experts and comply with international standards.
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North Bergen NJ, North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley is facing severe allegations from multiple officers who accuse him of fostering a toxic and abusive workplace culture. The claims, outlined in legal documents filed Wednesday, include spiking coffee with Viagra and Adderall, defecating on floors, and even poking an officer with a hypodermic needle.
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey residents, brace yourselves—your utility bills may soon be tied to your income level. In a controversial move, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved an “equity” plan that could lead to higher energy costs for middle- and high-income households while reducing bills for lower-income residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, many years ago, NJ TRANSIT offered to build a large parking garage for free in the Village of Ridgewood. The only proviso was that the garage had to be open to anyone who wanted to use it.

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Montvale NJ, Montvale residents, don’t be alarmed if you spot a balloon in the sky this Friday! According to Mayor Mike Ghassali, Veolia Water will be launching at least one balloon over their property on Summit Avenue as part of an ongoing survey for the planned water tank installation.


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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s middle school students showcased their classical knowledge in a big way earlier this month, sweeping the Certamen Regionals at Princeton! Competing primarily against high school students, these young scholars proved their expertise in Latin, Greek, and classical civilizations.

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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday that aims to significantly change how federal elections are conducted. This move comes after years of proven and unproven claims from Trump about voter fraud, particularly involving mail-in ballots and noncitizens voting.
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