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Election Lawsuit: NJGOP and RNC Sue Over New Jersey’s ‘Never-Resident’ Voting Law

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Legal Battle Ignites: NJGOP and RNC Sue New Jersey Secretary of State Over Non-Resident Voting Laws

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Trenton NJ, The national fight over election integrity has landed on New Jersey’s doorstep. The New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP) has officially joined forces with the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire in a major lawsuit against New Jersey election officials.

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Rapidly Growing Korean-American Congregation Breaks Ground on New $15M Paramus Campus

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Expansion Journey: Grace Community Chapel Breaks Ground on $15M Paramus Church Campus

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Paramus NJ, To accommodate a rapidly surging congregation, Grace Community Chapel has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art $15 million church campus located on Forest Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Rutgers Approves New $6.2B Budget: What It Means for Student Tuition This Fall

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Rutgers Approves $6.2B Budget: Student Tuition and Housing Costs to Rise This Fall

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New Brunswick NJ, Rutgers University students will see higher bills this fall. The university’s Board of Governors officially approved a balanced $6.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 academic year, which includes across-the-board hikes for tuition, fees, and housing.

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The 25-Year Journey Ends: NYC Just Broke Ground on the Final World Trade Center Tower

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The Final Piece of the Puzzle: Ground Broken on 2 World Trade Center

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Nearly 25 years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the skyline of Lower Manhattan is finally preparing for its closing chapter. Construction crews have officially broken ground on 2 World Trade Center, the final office tower destined for the reconstructed World Trade Center campus.

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Tragedy in Harlem: Former FDU Basketball Star Kinu Rochford Killed in Packed Tournament Shooting

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Targeted Attack Near Central Park: Ex-Pro Basketball Player Shot Dead, 2 Injured in Harlem

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Teaneck NJ, A devastating tragedy has struck the local and international sports community. Kinu Rochford, a 35-year-old former professional basketball player and collegiate standout at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), was shot and killed on Friday, July 10, during a basketball tournament in Harlem. Multiple news outlets indicate that the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack.

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A Massive 250th Anniversary Bash Is Hitting Washington Township Tonight

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Food Trucks, Live Music, and Aerial Art: Everything to Know About Washington Township’s 250th Anniversary Festival

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Twp of Washington NJ, The wait is over! Tonight, the Township of Washington is pulling out all the stops to host its landmark REV 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Taking place at Memorial Field from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this historic community festival promises an unforgettable evening packed with local flavors, live music, and a cutting-edge visual grand finale.

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“Not a Nice Move”: Ridgewood Parents Outraged After Elementary School Excluded from Massive 250th Independence Day Float Lineup

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Unity or Division? The July 4th Parade Controversy Rocking the Ridgewood School District

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Ridgewood NJ, As communities across the nation gear up to commemorate the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a local celebration in Bergen County is making headlines for a much less patriotic reason.

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Microplastics & Meds in Tap Water? Inside the EPA’s Historic Drinking Water Crackdown

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What is actually hiding in your family’s drinking water? The federal government is aiming to find out—and map a path to clean it up

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Ridgewood Water has announced that 11 of its 12 brand-new, state-of-the-art PFAS Treatment Facilities are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. This major milestone means that the local utility provider will achieve system-wide compliance four years ahead of the federal mandate.

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Former Hudson County Democrat Parks Director Admits to Massive 5-Year Kickback Scheme

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Kickbacks in the Park: Facing 20 Years: Ex-NJ Official Pleads Guilty in Million-Dollar Honest Services Fraud Case

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Bayonne NJ, A major public corruption investigation in North Jersey has culminated in another high-profile guilty plea.

Democrat Russell Fallacara, the 59-year-old former Director of the Hudson County Parks Department and resident of Bayonne, officially pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an Information charging him with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.

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Hydration for Heroes: River Edge Family Launches GoFundMe After July 4th Fire

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A Bergen County Couple Lost Their Home on July 4th—Now They’re on a Mission to Help Local Firefighters

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River Edge NJ, An Independence Day tragedy has transformed into a powerful mission of gratitude in Bergen County. On the Fourth of July, a devastating five-alarm blaze tore through multiple homes in River Edge, New Jersey, after storm-downed live electrical wires ignited a fast-moving fire. Among those who watched their home go up in flames were local residents Erin and Lou Zaccaro.

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NJ State Police Needs Your Vote to Take the #1 Spot in National Cruiser Contest

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Voting Closes Monday! Here is How You Can Put New Jersey State Police on Top

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Paterson NJ, The race is on, and the New Jersey State Police need your help to claim the ultimate bragging rights!

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Bergen County Just Dropped a Major Upgrade to Its Most Popular Public Golf Course

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This New Bergen County Golf Amenity Let’s You Play All Winter Long

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Teaneck NJ, Golf is officially booming in Bergen County, New Jersey. With a record-shattering 335,000 rounds of golf played across county courses over the past year, local greens are busier than ever.

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Think It’s Ordinary Food Poisoning? Why This Elusive Parasite Can Make You Sick for a Month

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What is Cyclospora? How to Spot and Prevent This “Explosive” Foodborne Parasite

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Ridgewood NJ, An unpleasant stomach bug might be hiding in plain sight—specifically, on your fresh produce. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite known as Cyclospora cayetanensis.

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Car Plunges Over Ravine in Ramsey: First Responders Stage Dramatic Rope Rescue to Save Trapped Driver

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Multi-Agency Rescue Team Pulls Driver From Deep Ravine After Ramsey Car Crash

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Ramsey NJ, A Friday afternoon commute took a terrifying turn in Bergen County when a single-vehicle accident left a driver trapped over a steep embankment. The incident triggered a massive, highly coordinated response from local emergency crews, showcasing the seamless teamwork of North Jersey’s first responders.

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East Coast Hollywood? How New Jersey is Secretly Becoming the New Film Capital of America

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Why New Jersey is Defying the Hollywood Slowdown to Become the Next East Coast Film Capital

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Ridgewood NJ, Despite a nationwide cooling trend in traditional Hollywood production, the Tri-State area—and New Jersey in particular—is gearing up for a massive entertainment boom.

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