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Ridgewood NJ, Time may pass, but the legacy of true heroism never fades. The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 recently gathered with community members to honor the memory of Firefighter Mark D. Cassidy, marking the 20th anniversary of his poignant passing.
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Ridgewood NJ, Living in the Village of Ridgewood offers a beautiful, peaceful suburban environment—but that peace can quickly be disrupted by the roar of commercial lawnmowers, leaf blowers, or construction equipment.
To maintain the quality of life for local families, the Village strictly regulates the commercial use of power tools and maintenance equipment in or near residential zones. If you are a homeowner hiring contractors, or a business operating in town, staying compliant with Village Code Chapter 222 is essential to avoid hefty violations.
Ridgewood School Board Election Shakeup: Incumbent Trustee Saurabh Dani Leaving Board
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Ridgewood NJ, Big changes are coming to the Ridgewood Board of Education this fall. As the community prepares for the upcoming November 2026 election, a key trustee has announced they will not be seeking reelection, opening up a massive opportunity for fresh leadership in the district. Trustee Saurabh Dani was the last BOE member who could still add.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Election Shakeup: Two Seats Up for Grabs This November
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, A routine domestic violence probe in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, took a dangerous turn on Thursday morning when a 19-year-old suspect attempted to pull a police officer’s weapon from its holster.
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Newark NJ, A escalating border-policy battle in North Jersey erupted into chaos overnight as Governor Mikie Sherrill deployed the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to take physical control of the perimeter outside a massive federal facility.
Late Friday night, state troopers equipped with riot gear and mounted on horses used force to clear out a sprawling anti-ICE protest camp outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. The aggressive sweep comes at a critical moment, as crowds of pro-ICE counter-protesters are currently mobilizing for a major scheduled rally directly outside the facility’s gates.
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Ridgewood NJ, A massive environmental remediation project is currently underway in Bergen County as the Village of Ridgewood races against the clock to clear thousands of tons of toxic soil from a historic local landmark.
The removal of contaminated earth from the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property on West Saddle River Road is currently proceeding with “zero issues,” according to municipal leadership.
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East Rutherford NJ, Buying a ticket to the world’s biggest sporting event has allegedly turned into a multi-tiered consumer nightmare. Following widespread reports of astronomical price spikes and sudden, confusing seat reassignments, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James have launched a joint federal-level investigation into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices.
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Edgewater NJ, A North Jersey husband and wife have admitted to running a massive, multi-state illicit network spanning nine different “spas” across New Jersey and New York. The scale of the operation—complete with customer loyalty rewards programs and over a million dollars in hidden cash—has sent shockwaves through local communities from Edgewater to New Rochelle.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, It started as a typical day in Bergen County, but for one feathered family, it quickly turned into an absolute emergency.
A group of vulnerable local ducklings found themselves separated from their mother, trapped deep inside a dark, cold storm drain. With no way to climb out on their own, the clock was ticking to reunite the fragile birds with their frantic mother.
Continue reading Trapped! Watch the Heartwarming Moment Ho-Ho-Kus Police Saved a Local Duck Family
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Paramus, NJ , Education in New Jersey just took a massive leap forward. On May 28, local officials, educators, and families gathered on the Bergen County Technical High School campus to officially cut the ribbon on a groundbreaking new institution: the Career Innovation High School (CIHS).
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A wild, freak accident disrupted the Friday morning commute on Route 208 Northbound in Fair Lawn, mirroring a shocking highway trend recently seen across New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, There is something truly magical about a hometown romance. For local resident Delanie Torres, the streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey hold a decade’s worth of unforgettable memories. Exactly ten years ago, Delanie walked into the Ridgewood Coffee Company and met the man who would eventually become her husband.
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New York NY, A dramatic track-level fire overnight at New York Penn Station—the busiest passenger rail hub in the United States—shut down transit lines for nearly 12 hours, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and sparking intense criticism over aging infrastructure.
At 4:40 on a weekday morning, Route 17 south out of Paramus is nearly empty, which is the whole reason the regulars leave at 4:40. Wait until six and that same run toward the airport stacks up past the Route 3 split, and whatever margin you thought you had is gone. Anybody who does the Bergen County to Newark Airport trip more than a couple of times a year has a routine worked out for it. Some of those routines hold up fine. Plenty of them cost more than the people running them realize, and the cost isn’t always cash.
Continue reading The Smartest Ways for Bergen County Travelers to Reach Newark Airport
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Wyckoff NJ, A chaotic scene unfolded in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, when a commercial vehicle veered off the road and collided with a decorative stone structure.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene on Franklin Avenue following reports that a landscaper’s recently purchased dump truck had careened off the roadway. The truck, which was still sporting temporary license plates, sustained moderate front-end damage from the impact.
