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Lyndhurst Krauszer’s Sells Massive $7 Million Cash 4 Life Ticket

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Lucky Lyndhurst! $7M Cash 4 Life Jackpot Ticket Sold at Local Krauszer’s

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Lyndhurst NJ, Someone in Bergen County is waking up a lot richer today. The New Jersey Lottery has confirmed that a life-changing $7 million Cash 4 Life jackpot ticket was sold for the Thursday, February 19, drawing.

The lucky winner successfully matched all five white balls and the elusive Cash Ball to secure the top prize: $1,000 a day for life.

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Ridgewood’s Next Generation of Stars: RHS Students Honored for Excellence in the Arts

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Celebrating Creativity: Ridgewood Arts Foundation Honors 2026 Scholarship Recipients

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The arts are the heartbeat of our community, and this year, the pulse is stronger than ever. The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) has officially announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, recognizing four exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding talent and leadership in the visual and performing arts.

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Mail Order Drug Dealer Nabbed in Dumont

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The United States Postal Inspection Service intercepted approximately two ounces of suspected cocaine and one ounce of suspected ketamine

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old ROCKY L. LABARBERA of Dumont, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances and money laundering. The arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Inspector in Charge of the Philadelphia Division Christopher Nielsen.

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30 Years of Perfection: Why Chowhound Named This Hackensack Salumeria the Best in New Jersey

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This Hackensack Hole-in-the-Wall Just Ranked as the Best Sandwich Shop in New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, In a state where the sandwich is practically a religion, standing out is no easy feat. You don’t need a white tablecloth or a celebrity chef to create a masterpiece—sometimes, you just need three decades of tradition and a perfect ball of fresh mozzarella.

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Tragedy in River Vale: 8 Pets Perish in Massive Highland Avenue House Fire

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Eight Pets Lost in Devastating River Vale House Fire; Investigation Ongoing

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River Vale NJ, a quiet Tuesday afternoon in River Vale, NJ, turned tragic this week as a fast-moving structure fire claimed the lives of eight beloved pets. Local authorities and fire crews from across the region responded to the scene at 242 Highland Avenue on February 17, 2026, battling heavy smoke and flames that gutted portions of the residence.

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$20,000 Reward Offered: NJ Parents Search for College Student Last Seen Near MetLife Stadium

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$20,000 Reward Offered as Search Intensifies for Missing NJ College Student Emilio Acosta

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East Rutherford NJ, the parents of 20-year-old Emilio Acosta are pleading for the public’s help as the search for their son enters its third month. Emilio, a University of Pittsburgh student and Weehawken native, vanished in the early hours of December 18, 2024, during a mental health crisis.

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The Urgent: Attention Ridgewood: PSE&G Tree Pruning Begins March 16—What Homeowners Need to Know

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Tree Pruning Season in Ridgewood: PSE&G Announces Power Line Maintenance Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, As we approach the spring season, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing for essential utility maintenance. PSE&G has officially advised the Village that tree pruning operations will begin the week of March 16, 2026, targeting branches that interfere with overhead power lines.

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Building Bridges: How Officer Anthony Losito is Redefining School Safety at GW Middle School

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Safety with a Smile: Meet Officer Anthony Losito, the New Face of Security at George Washington Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, In the hallways of George Washington Middle School (GWMS), safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people. This year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community is getting to know a familiar face with an impressive legacy: Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Anthony Losito.

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NYC ‘Tax Flight’ Warning: Real Estate Experts Say Mayor Mamdani’s 9.5% Hike Will Crush the Middle Class

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NYC Real Estate Experts Sound Alarm Over Mayor Mamdani’s “Math-Defying” 9.5% Property Tax Plan

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New York NY, New York City is facing a fiscal crossroads that has the real estate industry on high alert. Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a stark ultimatum to Albany: tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations to plug a $5.4 billion budget deficit, or trigger a “last resort” 9.5% property tax hike.

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Glen Rock Accountant Admits to Defrauding Investors Through Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

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Bergen County Prosecutor Charged Drosos with Money Laundering in April of 2025

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Glen Rock NJ, A Bergen County accountant and tax preparer on February 17,2026 admitted to running a Ponzi and bank fraud scheme that bilked victims out of more than $10 million dollars and a related bank fraud scheme, among other crimes, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced.

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Civil War in Garfield: Why the Mayor is Suing His Own Zoning Board Over Overdevelopment

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A Bergen County Town is Suing Itself: The Shocking Reason Behind Garfield’s Legal Battle

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Garfield NJ, In a rare move that has caught the attention of North Jersey residents, the City of Garfield has filed a lawsuit against its own Zoning Board of Adjustment. The legal battle centers on a controversial housing application that the Mayor and City Council claim fuels the fire of local overdevelopment.

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Unstoppable: Ridgewood Boys Swim Team Overcomes Bus Breakdown to Secure Sectional Title

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A Malfunctioning Bus Couldn’t Stop This NJ Swim Team from Making History

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Ridgewood NJ, The road to a championship is rarely smooth, but for the Ridgewood High School boys swimming team, it was literally backwards. Despite a mechanical nightmare on the way to their biggest meet of the year, the Maroons proved that resilience is their strongest stroke, capturing their second consecutive NJSIAA North 1, Group A sectional title.

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Dynasty Continued: Ridgewood Girls Track Claims 8th Straight Sectional Title

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8 Years of Dominance: How the Ridgewood Girls Track Team Just Made History Again

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Ridgewood NJ, The legacy of excellence continues in Bergen County. The Ridgewood High School girls indoor track and field team (#XCTFMaroons) has officially extended their historic winning streak, capturing the 2026 State Sectional Championship title.

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Two Indian Nationals Charged after 19 kg of Morphine-laced Poppy Pods are Seized in Wood-Ridge Home

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ICE has lodged detainers against both men, meaning they could face deportation for commiting serious crimes and not being US citizens

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old KARANJIT SINGH and 25-year-old JAGROOP SINGH (both of Wood-Ridge, NJ) for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent In Charge Michael McCarthy; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Port Director Tenavel Thomas; and the Wood-Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Hackensack Shooting Update: 22-Year-Old Expected to Survive After Shooting Near Chit Chat Diner

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Violence Erupts Near Essex Street: 22-Year-Old Man Shot at Hackensack Apartment Complex

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A violent shooting in the heart of Hackensack has left a 22-year-old man hospitalized and local authorities searching for answers. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 18, 2026, sparked a massive police presence near one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors.

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