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NJDEP Greenlights the Zabriskie-Schedler Project in Ridgewood

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The 17-Year Battle Over Ridgewood’s Most Controversial Park is Finally Nearing the Finish Line

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Ridgewood NJ, For nearly two decades, the fate of the Zabriskie-Schedler property has been one of the most hotly debated topics in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Purchased by the Village back in 2009 with the vision of transforming it into a community park and athletic field, the project has faced a relentless onslaught of legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles.

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What is a Special Improvement District (SID)?

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Two Beloved Icons Just Closed in Ridgewood. Is the Downtown Losing Its Soul to the ‘Amazon Economy’?

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Ridgewood NJ, The charm of Ridgewood, New Jersey, has always been rooted in its vibrant, independent downtown. But a sudden wave of high-profile closures has residents asking a painful question: Is the historic character of our Central Business District slipping away?

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The Corporate Exodus: Why Big Brands Are Saying Goodbye to New Jersey

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Is New Jersey Driving Big Business Away? Why Corporate Tax Cuts Are Now Urgent

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is facing a critical economic turning point. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-Bergen) has issued a stark warning to state leadership, calling for an immediate and drastic reduction in New Jersey’s corporate business tax to halt a growing corporate exodus.

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Paramus Police Department Hit With Lawsuit Claiming Favoritism and Nepotism in Sergeant Promotions

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Rigged for Friends? Longtime Bergen County Cop Sues Chief Over ‘Passed Over’ Promotions

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Paramus NJ, A explosive new lawsuit is shaking up the Paramus Police Department. A veteran officer claims that the department’s promotion process is deeply rigged, favoring friends and family associates of leadership over qualified, senior staff.

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NYC Man and Two Teens Charged in Violent 2023 River Edge Armed Carjacking

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29-Month Manhunt: NYC Suspects Charged in Brutal Bergen County Gunpoint Carjacking

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River Edge NJ, Nearly two and a half years after a violent armed carjacking shook a quiet River Edge neighborhood, authorities have finally brought charges against three New York City suspects. The brutal holiday-season attack left a driver beaten and his vehicle stolen at gunpoint.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that 20-year-old Jaden Noboa of New York City, along with two individuals who were juveniles at the time of the crime, have been identified as the perpetrators behind the December 23, 2023 assault.

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Newark Youths Charged After Stealing a Porsche, Multi-Car Crash and Cliff Jump in Fort Lee

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Teen in Stolen Porsche Jumps From Palisades Cliff After Wild Fort Lee Police Chase

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Fort Lee NJ, A wild police pursuit involving a luxury vehicle stolen during a Bergen County home invasion came to a dramatic, multi-car crash conclusion—and a desperate leap off the Palisades cliffs.

Two Newark juveniles are facing heavy charges after a high-stakes sequence of events spanning River Edge, Fort Lee, and the cliffs overlooking Edgewater on Sunday afternoon, May 31.

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Englewood Police Try to Find Lost Frenchie’s Owner—But Commenters Only Have Eyes for the Officer

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Internet Swoons Over Englewood Officer After ‘Lost Dog’ Post Goes Viral

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Englewood NJ, The Englewood Police Department recently took to social media with a simple mission: reunite a lost puppy with its owner. Instead, they accidentally created a viral sensation, with hundreds of local residents suddenly showing a brand-new interest in community policing.

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Commuter Alert: Ridgewood Water Main Project Causes Extended Road Closures on Van Emburgh Avenue

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Ridgewood Traffic Alert: Major Van Emburgh Avenue Closures Begin This Week

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The Ridgewood Police Department has issued an urgent road closure notice for local commuters. A major infrastructure upgrade by Ridgewood Water is underway, which will significantly impact daily traffic and regular travel routes through mid-June.

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead, anticipate delays, and familiarize themselves with upcoming detours.

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A Huge Blow to NJ: Samsung Relocating U.S. Headquarters to Texas, Leaving 1,000 Local Jobs in Limbo

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Sun Belt Exodus: Samsung Abandons New Bergen County HQ for Texas After Less Than a Year

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, In a massive blow to the Garden State economy, consumer electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co. has announced plans to relocate its U.S. subsidiary headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Plano, Texas.

The shocking announcement, delivered to employees on May 29 and officially confirmed on June 1, comes less than a year after state and local officials celebrated the grand opening of the company’s multi-million dollar Englewood Cliffs facility on September 22, 2025.

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Leeds United Football Shirts, Jerseys & Kits

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Leeds United football shirts, jerseys and kits represent more than just sporting apparel; they embody club pride, design heritage and the connection between Leeds United fans and Elland Road. This article examines where to buy authentic Leeds United gear, how to choose the right size and style, the most iconic retro kits, methods to verify authenticity, customization rules, kit release cycles through 2026 and beyond, and best practices for caring for and preserving both current and vintage pieces in an authoritative, practical manner.

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How Does a Virtual Queue Work at Walk-In Clinics in Hoboken?

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Nobody wants to spend two hours cramped in a waiting room at a clinic. Hoboken’s walk-in facilities have started tackling that problem with virtual queue systems, and the payoff is noticeable. You check in from your phone, watch your place in line update in real time, and swing by the clinic when you’re actually close to being called back.

Instead of the old “sit and suffer” model, virtual queues swap in a straightforward digital setup. This article walks through how it actually works, what happens at each step, and which situations call for this approach versus when you’d be better off somewhere else.

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Neighbor Against Neighbor: Why Ridgewood’s ‘Smart’ Sprinkler Rules Are Sparking Major Summer Frustration

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Neighborhood Water Wars: Ridgewood’s Controversial ‘Smart’ Irrigation Rules Face Summer Backlash

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Ridgewood NJ, As summer heat rolls into Bergen County, another season of strict lawn watering restrictions has arrived—and with it, a wave of frustration over a controversial local loophole.

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, the local water policy has pitted neighbor against neighbor. The core of the issue centers on the use of automated “smart” irrigation controllers, leaving residents with traditional manual systems feeling completely left out in the dry.

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Bergen County Police Supervisor Facing Felony Charges After Instructing Officer to Lie

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Garfield Police Sergeant Arrested: Accused of Tampering with Witness in Internal Affairs Investigation

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Garfield NJ, A high-ranking New Jersey law enforcement officer is facing criminal charges after prosecutors accused him of attempting to corrupt an active internal investigation.

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Tear Gas Deployed : Over 20 Arrested in Late-Night Crackdown at “Mostly Peaceful Protest” Newark ICE Facility

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Riot Gear and Tear Gas: Over 20 Arrested as Police Crack Down on Newark ICE Detention Facility Protests

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Newark NJ, A week of escalating tensions outside a New Jersey immigration facility culminated in a dramatic Sunday night showdown, as police in riot gear deployed tear gas to disperse a crowd of demonstrators and arrested more than 20 people.

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New York Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Illegal Paramus Street Race Causes Major Crash

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Route 17 Illegal Street Race Ends in High-Speed Crash, Leaving Woman Seriously Injured

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Paramus NJ, A late-night street racing incident on one of Bergen County’s busiest highways has resulted in serious injuries for an innocent driver and felony charges for a New York man.

According to officials from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, a 20-year-old driver was arrested following a reckless, high-speed collision in the southbound lanes of Route 17 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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