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Top Data Analytics Courses in 2026: Best Programs to Boost Your Career

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In today’s data-driven world, organizations across industries are relying heavily on insights derived from data to guide decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new growth opportunities. 

As a result, data analytics has become a must-have skill for professionals, managers, and aspiring analysts alike. Whether you’re just starting your analytics journey or looking to level up your expertise, choosing the right course can make all the difference.

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Ridgewood’s Creative Community Comes Together For a Short Film

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The five-minute short, Some Things Change, was written, produced, and directed by Julie Korogodon

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A group of Ridgewood residents came together to produce a short film exploring loss, grief, and resilience — all within a matter of weeks and under challenging circumstances.

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“Prison Break” in Ridgewood: Barstool’s ‘Large’ Reunites with Dog Thanks to Ridgewood Police

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Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons highlighted the department’s commitment to community policing—even when the “suspects” have four legs

photo courtesy of Barstool Sports personality Michael McCarthy

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Ridgewood NJ, It was a New Year’s Eve to remember for Barstool Sports personality Michael McCarthy, better known to his fans as “Large.” But instead of a countdown in Times Square, McCarthy was busy orchestrating a “midnight prison break” at the Ridgewood Police Department.

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The LoSauro Legacy: How a Sophomore Phenom is Leading Ridgewood Hockey to New Heights

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There’s a “will” and a way in Ridgewood, and right now, that “Will” is Sophomore winger Will LoSauro

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Ridgewood NJ, after a historic week on the ice, North Jersey Media has officially named LoSauro the Male Athlete of the Week, presented by HSS. But if you ask the young star, he’ll tell you the secret to his success isn’t just his skating—it’s the sibling chemistry shared with his older brother, AJ.

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Major Federal Crackdown: HSI and FBI Launch New Task Force in New Jersey ‘Sanctuary State’

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HSTF Targets Transnational Criminals, Netting Over 3,200 Arrests Nationwide

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Trenton, NJ – Federal law enforcement is significantly escalating its presence in New Jersey, a state self-declared as a “sanctuary.” Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark and the FBI’s Newark Field Office have officially launched a new Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), dramatically increasing coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to combat transnational crime, gang violence, and narcotics trafficking.

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DNA Detectives: North Jersey Students Solve 9-Year-Old ‘Walmart John Doe’ Cold Case

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Closure After 9 Years: NJ College Students Used Advanced DNA to Finally Identify ‘Walmart John Doe’ as Missing Garden State Man

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Mahwah NJ, A decades-long mystery has been solved thanks to the groundbreaking work of students, professors, and volunteers at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Program. Their efforts have brought closure to the family of a missing New Jersey man, whose skeletal remains were found in a North Carolina woods nine years ago.

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Executives of North Jersey Renewable Energy Company Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme

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TRENTON NJ— Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that the CEO of an energy company and a senior executive at the company have been indicted for defrauding investors of $3.3 million in a securities fraud scheme involving purported renewable energy projects.

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FOOD STAMP FIGHT: New Work Rules Take Effect as SNAP Benefits Are Blocked by Democrat Government Shutdown 

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USDA directly accuses Senate Democrats for repeatedly voting against funding the program

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Washington DC, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often called food stamps, are facing a critical issue: the November benefits were not issued due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website starkly warned that the “well has run dry” to issue program benefits, prompting a major political blame game.

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Pink Power Play: How Ridgewood High Cheerleaders are Tackling Breast Cancer!

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Ridgewood High Cheer Squad Jumps Into Action: Selling T-Shirts to Tackle Breast Cancer!

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School (RHS) Varsity Cheer Squad is flipping the script on community service this month, turning their team spirit into a powerful force for breast cancer awareness and fundraising.

Under the direction of dedicated Coach Erica Cassler and the leadership of Captains Molly Hanrahan, Emily Kaufman, Keelin Sullivan, Mia Lake, and Erianna Gonzalez-McCutcheon, the squad has launched an inspiring campaign centered around a simple, yet meaningful item: breast cancer awareness T-shirts.

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Transit-Oriented Gold Rush: NJ Transit’s $1.9 Billion Plan to Monetize Real Estate and Build New Housing

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$1.9 BILLION Jackpot? NJ Transit Unlocks Massive Real Estate Plan to Build 20,000 New Homes & Fuel NJ’s Future!

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ISELIN, NJ | October 16, 2025 – NJ Transit is embarking on a massive, decade-long initiative to transform its vast, underutilized real estate portfolio into a substantial revenue stream, estimating a potential $1.9 billion in generated revenue. This ambitious new roadmap aims to leverage the agency’s 8,000 acres of property to develop transit-oriented communities, accelerate housing growth, and inject economic vitality into New Jersey’s downtowns.

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Senator Holly Schepisi Takes On Key Issues at Ridgewood League of Women Voters Luncheon

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Senator Schepisi Tackles Affordability, Housing, and Voting at Ridgewood LWV Luncheon!

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Ridgewood, NJ | October [Relevant Year] – Last week, the annual Ridgewood League of Women Voters (LWV) luncheon hosted a powerful conversation with one of New Jersey’s leading voices, Senator Holly Schepisi (R-District 39). The event, described by attendees as “very informative,” provided a deep dive into the most pressing issues facing New Jersey residents today.

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Fired for Fighting Turf, Ridgewood Hero Honored at NJ’s Top Environmental Congress!

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Fired Activist Gets the Last Laugh: NJ Environmental Congress Honors CEO Who Took on Artificial Turf!

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Ridgewood NJ, A story of local activism and environmental irony played out this week as Amy McCambirdge, a Ridgewood resident and CEO of the Unbridled Heroes Project, was honored at the prestigious ANJEC Environmental Congress.

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New Jersey’s Small Business Owners Back Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, and Pro-Small-Business Candidates for Assembly

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TRENTON, N.J.- NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee, has announced its endorsement of businessman and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) New Jersey PAC, whose members are New Jersey small business owners, overwhelmingly supported backing Ciattarelli based on his record and platform and will work hard to make the Voice of Small Business heard in this election.

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Fair Lawn Firm Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act Loans

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Fair Lawn, N.J. – A manufacturer and supplier of concrete formwork, shoring and temporary scaffolding systems based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey entered into a settlement agreement with the United States resolving allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by taking a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to which it was not entitled, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced.

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Survey Reveals New Jerseyans Need to Work for 15 Days on Average to Cover Household Bills

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  • Survey of 3,002 families.
  • Dining out is the first expense families will sacrifice when tightening budgets.
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Ridgewood NJ, Money has never felt quite this fragile. Families are grappling with stubbornly high grocery prices, ever-rising utility bills, and the looming fear that even their jobs could be on the chopping block thanks to AI. Against that backdrop, Advance America, a leading loan provider, surveyed 3,002 families to find out how many days they need to work to cover household bills.*

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