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Fire Crews from 10+ Towns Battle Intense Commercial Blaze in Moonachie

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Breaking: Massive Multi-Alarm Warehouse Fire Erupts in Moonachie

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Moonachie NJ, A massive emergency response unfolded in Moonachie, NJ, today as firefighters from across Bergen County battled a stubborn commercial structure fire at 1 State Street. What began as a routine water flow alarm quickly escalated into a multi-alarm operation involving more than a dozen local departments.

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From SI Cover to Stew Leonard’s: Ashley Graham Launches ‘Lucci’ Wine in Bergen County

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Supermodel Ashley Graham Takes Over Paramus: Lucci Lambrusco Launch at Stew Leonard’s

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PARAMUS, NJ — The aisles of Stew Leonard’s were a little more glamorous this Friday as world-renowned supermodel Ashley Graham made a highly anticipated stop in Bergen County. The icon visited the famous Paramus location on Feb. 27 to celebrate the launch of her premium sparkling red wine, Lucci Lambrusco.

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South Asian Dance Academy Fraud: NJ Halts $5.4M “Family & Friends” Investment Scheme

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NJ Dance Academy Owner Accused of Preying on Students’ Families in $5.4M Fraud

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Parsippany, NJ, a popular South Asian dance institution is under fire after New Jersey authorities uncovered a massive, nationwide investment fraud. The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has issued an emergency order to stop Arya International and its owner, Rupal K. Patel, from continuing a scheme that allegedly defrauded dozens of families out of millions of dollars.

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Teaneck High School Lockdown: Investigation Triggered After Shell Casing Found in Bathroom

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Teaneck High School Lockdown: Shell Casing Found in Third-Floor Bathroom

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Teaneck NJ, a Bergen County high school was thrust into a state of emergency this Friday as law enforcement swarmed the campus to investigate an “item of concern.”

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New Jersey Man Arrested After $1K Ransom Call Leads to Discovery of 4 Missing Teens at NY Hotel Party

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River Edge Man Charged After Frightening Ransom Call Leads FBI to 4 Missing NY Teens

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River Edge NJ, new details are emerging in a chilling case that crossed state lines and involved the FBI. What began as a terrifying $1,000 ransom demand for a 12-year-old girl has led to the arrest of a New Jersey man and the discovery of four missing juveniles in the Hudson Valley.

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Ridgewood Trash Alert: Snow Forecast Forces Suspension of Rear-Yard Collection

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Winter Weather Update: Ridgewood Suspends Rear-Yard Trash Collection—What You Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, With more snow in the forecast for North Jersey, the Village of Ridgewood is taking proactive steps to keep our community and essential workers safe.

To protect sanitation crews from icy conditions and hidden hazards, rear-yard collection remains officially suspended. Until further notice, residents must transition to curbside pickup to ensure their trash and recycling are collected on schedule.

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Robots, Rockets, and Stars: Why Super Science Saturday is Ridgewood’s Can’t-Miss Family Event

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Blast Off to Super Science Saturday: The Ultimate Family STEM Day at Ridgewood High School!

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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars! The “Greatest Science Extravaganza in Northern New Jersey” is back. Super Science Saturday returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for a day packed with explosive experiments, high-tech gadgets, and cosmic discoveries.

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From State Trooper to Student Mentor: Meet Ridgewood’s Officer Chris Hughes

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Why This Retired NJ Trooper Chose Ridgewood Schools for His Second Act

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Ridgewood NJ, Ensuring the safety and well-being of students takes a special kind of leader—someone with the tactical experience of a veteran officer and the heart of an educator. At Ridgewood Public Schools, that leader is Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Chris Hughes.

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The Future of Flying: Newark Airport Launches Self-Driving Shuttle Trials to Revolutionize Travel

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Forget the long walks and crowded buses. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is officially stepping into the future

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Newark NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a groundbreaking partnership with three cutting-edge tech firms to test all-electric, self-driving shuttles throughout the spring of 2026. This move is part of a massive overhaul designed to make EWR one of the most technologically advanced travel hubs in the world.

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Oakland & Pompton Lakes Sign “Shared Services” Trash Deal

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The $1.4 Million Trash Hack: How Oakland and Pompton Lakes Are Beating Rising Property Taxes

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In a major win for North Jersey taxpayers, two neighboring boroughs are proving that “bigger is better” when it comes to basic utilities. Oakland and Pompton Lakes have officially joined forces in a landmark 5-year shared services agreement for trash, recycling, and waste removal.

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Sherrill’s Budget Bombshell: How NJ Plans to Fix a $3B Deficit Without Raising Taxes

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New Jersey’s Budget Crisis: Gov. Mikie Sherrill Vows “No Tax Hikes” Despite Looming $3 Billion Gap

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is at a fiscal crossroads. In a high-stakes press conference, Governor Mikie Sherrill officially sounded the alarm on a massive $3 billion structural deficit threatening the state’s financial stability.

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Is Trenton Destroying Your Town? Mayor Mike Ghassali and 36 NJ Towns Rise Up Against “Fair Share” Mandates

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Does Fair Share Housing Targets Suburbs for Destruction ?

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Montvale NJ, a grassroots rebellion is sweeping across New Jersey. What started as a personal outreach by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has exploded into a powerful coalition of 36 municipalities—crossing party lines and county borders—to challenge the state’s current affordable housing policies.

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Ridgewood’s Own Nancy Bigos Named New Jersey’s Top Recreation Professional

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Ridgewood’s Own Nancy Bigos Named New Jersey’s Top Recreation Professional: What This Means for Our Parks

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is officially home to the best in the business. In a major win for our village, Parks & Recreation Director Nancy Bigos was recently honored as “New Jersey’s Recreation Professional of the Year.”

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Goats May be Deployed to Control Invasive plants at Twinney Pond in Ridgewood

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Twinney Pond is undergoing a rapid, visible transformation, and a growing number of residents are concerned that the Village is letting a piece of local history slip away

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd publicly announced at Wednesday night’s Village Council Public Work Session that the Village is considering deploying goats to control invasive plants at Twinney Pond. Ms. Winograd indicated that the City of New York currently has goats “on staff” performing similar tasks at several of their open space/park properties.

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CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Slams “Out of Control” Blue Cities: Why NYC and LA Are Failing Their Residents

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“Out of Control”: CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Sounds the Alarm on Blue City Governance

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Ridgewood NJ, In a surprising turn of events, CNN host Fareed Zakaria—often viewed as a moderate-to-liberal voice—spent a segment this Sunday delivering a scathing critique of the current state of America’s most prominent “blue” cities.

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