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The Real “Grinch”: SantaCon Founder Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Millions in Charity Cash

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SantaCon Founder Arrested: Charity Funds Allegedly Used for Luxury NYC Lifestyle and Lavish Vacations

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New York NY, The man behind the world’s most famous holiday bar crawl is officially on the “naughty list.” Stefan Pildes, the founder of SantaCon, was arrested Wednesday on federal wire fraud charges. Prosecutors allege that Pildes misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars intended for charitable organizations, using the funds instead to bankroll an extravagant personal lifestyle.

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Why Washington Township Firefighters Are Battling a Sudden Surge in Brush Fires

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Wildfire Warning: Washington Township Firefighters Battle Third Brush Fire in Just 4 Days

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The smell of smoke hung heavy over Bergen County again this afternoon as local heroes raced to contain a fast-moving woodland fire.

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Ridgewood Residents Warned After Second Garbage Truck Fire

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Graydon Pool Scare: Smoking Trash Truck Sparks Fresh Safety Warning for Ridgewood Residents

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For the second time in just over a month, the Graydon Pool parking lot became the staging ground for a potential disaster.

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“Shoot Me”: Bergen County Woman Faces Arson and Assault Charges After Knife Standoff

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“Shoot Me!”: Armed Woman Arrested After Setting Fire and Threatening Family in Bergen County

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, A dangerous domestic standoff in Hasbrouck Heights ended in an arrest this week after a local woman allegedly ignited a fire inside a residence and challenged responding officers to open fire.

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When a Platform Speaks Up: How Winbox Responded to a Phishing Threat Targeting Its Users

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In an era where online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, most platforms respond to phishing threats in the same way: quietly, slowly, or sometimes not at all. As a result, users are often left to figure things out on their own, usually after the damage has already been done.

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Exploring the Rise in Popularity of Cathy Heaven Content

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People enjoy adult videos for many reasons. Cathy Heaven Porn has gained attention among viewers in recent times. Different factors help such material spread quickly across various channels. Viewers look for fresh faces and strong performances that keep them interested. Simple access through devices adds to the growing interest in this type of content.Fresh scenes and energetic presentations add to the growing demand for this material.

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Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage in Fair Lawn; Quick Action Saves the Day

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Quick Response Prevents Tragedy: Kitchen Fire Sparks 2-Alarm Emergency in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Tuesday afternoon in Fair Lawn took a dramatic turn yesterday when a smoky two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family residence. Thanks to the quick thinking of a passerby and the rapid deployment of local emergency services, a potential catastrophe was averted.

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No Teacher Cuts: How Fair Lawn is Fighting a $5M Healthcare Crisis

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Fair Lawn Tax Alert: 39% Health Insurance Hike Drives 2026 School Budget Increase

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn homeowners could see an extra $255 on their annual tax bills as the Board of Education grapples with a massive $5.3 million spike in health insurance premiums.

The proposed $144.6 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year highlights a growing crisis across New Jersey: “exploding” healthcare costs that are outpacing local tax caps and forcing districts into difficult financial corners.

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Dianna Russini Resigns from The Athletic Following Mike Vrabel Photo Controversy

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New Jersey Native Caught in Photo Controversy

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Norwood NJ, The NFL media landscape was rocked on April 14 as star reporter and Norwood native Dianna Russini announced her resignation from The Athletic.

The sudden departure comes just one week after tabloid photos surfaced involving Russini and New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel, sparking a firestorm of social media speculation and an internal investigation by the sports media outlet.

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Six in Bergen Including Ridgewood Make the Top 20 list of “Most Educated” Towns in the Garden State

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Is Your Neighborhood on the List? Ranking New Jersey’s 50 Most “Educated” ZIP Codes

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Ridgewood NJ, In the Garden State, education isn’t just a priority—it’s a defining feature of the local landscape. According to the latest 2023 Census data, New Jersey continues to cement its reputation as a national leader in academic achievement, with approximately half of all residents now holding a college degree.

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Is the New York Times Biased? This New 25-Year Database Has the Receipts

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Inside “Below the Fold”: The Data Dashboard Proving the New York Times’ Biggest Biases

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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, critics of the New York Times have relied on gut feelings and anecdotal evidence to claim the “Gray Lady” is out of touch with Middle America. Now, there’s a spreadsheet for that.

A groundbreaking new interactive dashboard titled “Below the Fold” has opened a digital window into 25 years of Times coverage, turning prose into hard percentages. The results? They provide empirical proof of the geographical and topical obsessions that shape the world’s most influential newsroom.

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500 Seats Empty: Can Vincent Durante Save the Bergen County Republican Party?

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Shakeup in Bergen County: Jack DeLorenzo Steps Down as GOP Chair; Vincent Durante Eyes the Gavel

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Hackensack NJ, The political landscape in Bergen County is shifting. After a disasterous and  turbulent two-year tenure marked by internal challenges, epic failure at the ballot box  and a lack of recruitment, Jack DeLorenzo has announced he will not seek re-election as the Chairman of the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) this June.

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The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Are Taking It To The Streets

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Helping Hands: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Kick Off “Shake the Can” Weekend for Local Charities

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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready to see the “yellow vests” back in action! This April, the Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council 1736 is heading to the sidewalks for their annual tradition of community giving.

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Ridgewood Crew Scores 6 Wins, 14 Top Three Finishes at Manny Flick 4 Regatta in Philadelphia

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Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series. The series, organized by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, pits boats against one another down a 1,500-meter course on the Schuylkill River, with teams split up into separate flights or heats. Ridgewood had 17 entries at the regatta, the most of any school, and joined more than 420 boats from 80 different teams across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Former Rep. Michelle Steel Tapped for South Korea Ambassadorship

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Trump Names Michelle Park Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea: A Historic Move for the Alliance

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Washington DC, In a significant step toward “modernizing” the relationship between Washington and Seoul, President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican Congresswoman Michelle Park Steel as the next U.S. Ambassador to South Korea.

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