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N.J. Towns Face “Judgment Day” as “Affordable Housing” Mandate Fight Hits U.S. Supreme Court

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The coalition, representing about 36 towns, argues that the state’s methodology for calculating housing “need” is arbitrary and ignores local infrastructure limits

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Montvale NJ, The high-stakes battle over New Jersey’s suburban landscape has reached its ultimate destination. A coalition of dozens of New Jersey municipalities—facing a ticking clock and a March 15, 2026 deadline—has officially appealed to the United States Supreme Court in a desperate attempt to halt the state’s aggressive new affordable housing mandates.

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“The American People Are Being Lied To”: Palantir CTO’s Bold Vision for the AI Worker

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 “The Printing Press of Our Age”: Why Palantir’s CTO Says AI is the American Worker’s Greatest Asset

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Silicon Valley CA, Is AI a job-killer or the ultimate promotion? According to Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer at Palantir, the current narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence is dangerously wrong.

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The AI Power Paradox: How Stevens Students are Solving the $282 Billion Data Center Dilemma

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The $282 Billion AI Problem: How Stevens Students are Mapping the Future of Data Centers

 

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Hoboken NJ, As tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft pour an estimated $282 billion into the physical infrastructure of artificial intelligence, a massive problem is looming: where do we put it all?

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The Begining of the End of Taco Tuesdays for North Jersey?

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A Taco Affair Closes Little Falls & Westfield Locations: Owners Cite “Monster” Food Costs and Stress

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Ridgewood NJ, A beloved staple of the North Jersey dining scene is scaling back. A Taco Affair, the gourmet taco shop known for its creative, globally-inspired menu, has officially closed its doors in Little Falls and Westfield.

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NJ Blood Emergency Extended: Historic Winter Storm Wipes Out 2,000 Life-Saving Donations

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Blood Type O Negative Shortage

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey and New York are facing a critical healthcare crisis after a historic winter storm brought blood donation efforts to a grinding halt. The New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) and New York Blood Center (NYBC) have officially extended their “Blood Emergency Appeal” for an additional two weeks as inventories plummet to dangerous levels.

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A Century of Service: Fair Lawn Mourns Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten, Dead at 103

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From WWII Hero to Police Chief: The Incredible 103-Year Journey of Robert Van Houten

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Fair Lawn NJ, The Borough of Fair Lawn is reflecting on the extraordinary life of one of its most dedicated public servants. Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten passed away on January 31, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103.

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Remembering the Mahwah Teacher and Fire Chief Whose Lessons Saved Lives

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How One Mahwah Teacher’s Simple Lesson Saved a Family from a 1970s Inferno

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah is mourning the loss of a true local titan. Kenneth Werring, a man who spent his days molding young minds in the classroom and his nights protecting them from the front lines of the fire department, passed away last week at the age of 87.

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A New Banking Giant in NJ: Columbia Financial to Acquire Northfield Bancorp in $597 Million Merger

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Columbia Bank and Northfield to Merge: Is Your Local Branch on the Chopping Block?

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey banking landscape is shifting once again. Columbia Financial, the Fair Lawn-based parent of Columbia Bank, has announced a massive $597 million acquisition of Woodbridge-based Northfield Bancorp.

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The “Invisible Pay Cut”: Why New Jersey Has Become the #1 State Hit Hardest by Inflation

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The 7% Pay Cut: Why New Jersey is Officially the Worst State for Inflation

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Trenton NJ, it’s official: New Jersey residents have lost more purchasing power than anyone else in America over the last five years.

According to a startling new study by MyPerfectResume, the Garden State has been crowned the hardest-hit state in the nation regarding the “value of money” since 2020. While your paycheck might look bigger on paper, the reality of the New Jersey economy in 2026 is that your money simply doesn’t go as far as it used to.

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How NJ iGaming Players Are Embracing Modern Online Strategies and New-Found Communities

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Online casino play used to feel private by design. A phone, a few minutes, a quick session, then back to real life. That era has faded.

In New Jersey, digital casino culture has matured into something more social. Players still care about game mechanics and session discipline, yet many now treat iGaming as a shared hobby with its own language, rituals, and micro-communities. Strategy gets discussed in group chats. Wins and bad beats get turned into stories. A new kind of “table talk” shows up, except it lives on Discord servers, subreddit threads, and private Telegram circles.

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Soap Legend Alert: Meet Susan Lucci in Ridgewood This February!

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Meeting “La Lucci”: Daytime Legend Susan Lucci Heads to Ridgewood for Exclusive Book Signing

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Ridgewood NJ, Fans of daytime royalty, mark your calendars! The legendary, Emmy Award-winning icon Susan Lucci is coming to North Jersey for a rare, intimate meet-and-greet.

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Ground Hog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter for 2026!

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The Verdict is In: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter for 2026!

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Bundle up, America—the “Prescient Land-Beaver” has spoken. This morning, under the watchful eyes of thousands at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and officially saw his shadow.

According to the legend that has captivated the nation since 1887, this means we are in for six more weeks of winter. If you were hoping to pack away the parkas and heavy boots, you might want to keep them by the door until at least mid-March.

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Freezing Temps and Flooded Basements: Inside the Berkeley Street Fire Battle in New Milford

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Firefighters Battle Intense Basement Blaze in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, a fast-moving structure fire on Berkeley Street tested the limits of local first responders on Monday afternoon. Thanks to a rapid “Triboro” mutual aid response and an aggressive tactical shift by command, New Milford firefighters were able to save a home from total destruction despite freezing temperatures and extreme heat conditions.

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The $100M Meadowlands Makeover: World of Blue Hotel Set to Open for World Cup

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The Meadowlands’ $100 Million Transformation: From the Park Hotel to the “World of Blue”

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East Rutherford NJ, Something big is happening at 2 Meadowlands Plaza. A landmark 21-story hotel in East Rutherford is undergoing a massive, $100 million metamorphosis, trading its traditional corporate identity for a bold new concept: World of Blue.

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Urbanization: NJ Towns Lose Federal Appeal in Battle Over Affordable Housing Deadline

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Will Justice Alito Stop the March Deadline?

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Montvale NJ, the high-stakes legal war over New Jersey’s Fourth Round affordable housing mandates has reached a fever pitch. On January 30, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a major blow to a coalition of 29 New Jersey towns, denying an emergency request to delay the looming March 15 deadline.

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