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Hackensack NJ, In a major victory for local public safety, the Hackensack Police Department’s Crime Suppression Bureau has taken a dangerous arsenal and a significant amount of narcotics off the streets. Following a targeted investigation, 36-year-old Terrell T. Loyd was arrested on January 22, 2026, facing a laundry list of high-level weapons and drug charges.
The vibrant culture of playing in the Philippines is deeply tied to traditional practices and communal celebrations that foster togetherness. One of the most iconic representations of this tradition is the perya, a carnival that takes center stage during town fiestas. For decades, the perya has been a staple of Filipino culture, offering simple yet exciting games that bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Timeless games like the color game, ring toss, and spin wheel establish the perya as both an entertainment hub and a cultural landmark.
Continue reading The Enduring Appeal of Peryagame to Adults Across the Philippines
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Ridgewood NJ, The winter weather is moving in fast. Due to the predicted severity and timing of the incoming storm, Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Closed Monday: Emergency Storm Update & Activity Cancellations
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Fair Lawn NJ, In the midst of a devastating house fire that displaced ten residents, a small hero with four paws and a tail made it out alive thanks to the bravery of the Fair Lawn Police Department.
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Minneapolis MN, the city of Minneapolis has become a focal point of national tension following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The incident, which occurred during a high-stakes Operation Metro Surge arrest, has triggered a war of words between the White House and Minnesota state leaders.
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Maywood NJ, Trust is the foundation of any senior living community, but a high-level official in Maywood, New Jersey, has just admitted to a massive breach of that faith. Elaine Benanti, the former managing director of Lydecker Manor, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over half a million dollars from the facility she was tasked with leading.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A routine recycling run turned into a high-stakes emergency on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, as a garbage truck loaded with cardboard caught fire while traveling through the heart of Fair Lawn.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you were planning to travel across the Garden State this weekend, it’s time to change your plans. Following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s statewide State of Emergency declaration, NJ TRANSIT has announced a total systemwide suspension of services starting Sunday, January 25, 2026. With a massive winter storm expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, officials are taking no chances with public safety.
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Paramus NJ, In the world of horticulture, few names carry as much weight—or as much history—as Dr. Steven Fischer.
To cap off a landmark 2025, the longtime Bergen Community College horticulture professor and program coordinator was officially named Educator of the Year by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA). The award recognizes Fischer’s nearly five decades of dedication to cultivating the next generation of New Jersey’s “green industry” professionals.
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Washington DC, the U.S. Treasury Department is taking the gloves off in Minnesota. In a sweeping set of initiatives announced in January 2026, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent unveiled an aggressive federal strategy to dismantle rampant government benefits fraud that has siphoned billions of taxpayer dollars away from the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
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Trenton NJ, In one of his final acts as Governor, Phil Murphy signed A-5967 / S-4864 into law on January 20, 2026. While the administration frames the expansion of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) as a victory for labor, a growing coalition of minority business leaders and independent contractors warns that the law effectively slams the door on small, diverse firms.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey is officially on high alert. As of 5:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties. With a “decade-level” winter storm barreling toward the Garden State, local officials are mobilizing an “all hands on deck” response to keep residents safe.
Continue reading NJ Braces for “Snow-mageddon”: Ridgewood and Bergen County Move to Emergency Status
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is bracing for a historic winter wallop. In one of her first major tests since taking office, Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties, effective at 5:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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New York NY, The legal battle over one of the most polarizing figures in the 2024 Pro-Hamas campus protest movement has reached a dramatic tipping point. Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent organizer of the Pro-Hamas, Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment, is set to be re-arrested and deported to Algeria, according to a high-ranking official in the Trump administration.
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Paterson NJ, New Jersey has lost its favorite uncle. Floyd Vivino, the iconic comedian, musician, and creator of the cult-classic The Uncle Floyd Show, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was 74 years old.
The news was confirmed by his brother, Jerry Vivino, who shared that the “curtain peacefully closed” for the legendary entertainer following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with multiple health issues.
Continue reading Farewell to a Jersey Legend: ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino Dies at 74
