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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo and the community proudly join the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) in celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of dedicated service from firefighters Jaymee Hodges, Billy Quinn, and Danny O’Brien.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a Saturday afternoon in Fair Lawn took an unexpected turn when a black SUV went airborne and landed on top of a parked, unoccupied sedan.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County, New Jersey’s largest county with over 957,000 residents, has long been a Democratic stronghold. Yet the 2024 election marked a significant shift, with traditionally blue municipalities turning red and a notably tighter margin in the presidential race. This dramatic change highlights evolving political dynamics in the Garden State.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco issued the following statement on the reinstatement of congestion pricing:
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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Fire Department mourns the loss of lifelong member Louis “Louie the Shoe” Rizzo, who passed away on November 3 at the age of 96. Known for his warm spirit, dedication to his community, and decades-long service, Louie left an indelible mark on Wyckoff and beyond.
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River Edge NJ, escape the modern holiday rush and experience Christmas like never before at the Bergen County Historical Society’s 41st Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare! Join us on Saturday, December 14, or Sunday, December 15, at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ, for an unforgettable evening of festive music, delicious food, and old-world charm.
photos courtesy of the City of Hackensack Fire Department
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West Milford NJ, as of 10 a.m. on Friday, November 15, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has achieved 90% containment of the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has been burning across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY. The wildfire has impacted 2,283 acres in New Jersey, but thanks to the diligent efforts of firefighting crews, significant progress has been made in controlling its spread.
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Ridgewood NJ, The term “gig economy” has become a household phrase, describing a labor market driven by internet-era platforms. From Uber drivers to Airbnb hosts, these workers embody a new kind of economic participation. A 2023 study estimated that in 2021, approximately 4.9 million Americans were engaged in platform-based gig work—a figure that reflects the growing prevalence of this economic model.
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Ridgewood NJ, Democratic U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer has officially launched his much-anticipated campaign for New Jersey governor. Announcing his candidacy just days after securing his fourth term in Congress, Gottheimer is focusing his platform on addressing New Jersey’s high cost of living.
Imagine a world where every research paper was a mere rehash of existing knowledge, a monotonous echo of familiar ideas. Such a world would be a stagnant pool of intellectual repetition. Thankfully, the realm of research is far from this bleak scenario. It is this spirit of originality and innovation that fuels the creation of impactful research, propelling us toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe we inhabit.
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OnlyFans didn’t just appear out of nowhere—it climbed its way to the top by flipping the script on content creation. Back in 2016, British entrepreneur Tim Stokely launched the platform with a simple but revolutionary idea: creators should be able to earn directly from their fans. With a £10,000 loan from his father, Stokely built a platform that catered to everything from fitness tutorials to art, letting creators monetize exclusive content on their own terms.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is about to get a little toastier! Toastique, a popular chain of toast and juice shops, is opening its doors in the heart of Ridgewood’s historic district next weekend. Known for its gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, and cold-pressed juices, Toastique’s new location will bring fresh flavors and cozy vibes to 2-4 Garber Square.
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Hoboken NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has approved a contract for a new operator of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system. The contract was awarded to ACI-Herzog JV which will become the second operator since the HBLR began operating in 2000. The contract includes operation of the light rail system and the maintenance of the light rail vehicles, infrastructure and the right-of-way.
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