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Newark NJ, if you felt like the airports were a little more crowded this winter, you weren’t imagining it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially confirmed that the 2025-2026 year-end holiday season was the busiest in history for the region’s three major hubs.
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Palisades Park NJ, The political landscape in Palisades Park, New Jersey, is heating up as former allies prepare for a head-to-head battle. Councilman Suk “John” Min has officially announced he will challenge incumbent Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim in the upcoming June Democratic primary.
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Hillsdale NJ, in an era where new construction often means “out with the old,” a piece of living history in Bergen County has just won a major victory. A venerable White Oak tree, which has stood guard in Hillsdale since nearly a decade before the Civil War, has officially been spared from the buzzsaws.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the future of American engineering, Cornell University has officially renamed its engineering school. Now known as the David A. Duffield College of Engineering, the institution is celebrating a $371.5 million pledge—the largest single donation in the university’s 161-year history.
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Davos Switzerland , The “Arctic Standoff” has officially thawed. In a high-stakes pivot at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced a major framework agreement with NATO that secures “total access” to Greenland—sending global markets into a celebratory rally.
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Ridgewood NJ, I cannot understand despite proving ordinance 4071 is against the master plan, the planning board moved to recommend the passing of it based on the testimony of the expert Elizabeth McManus, while failing to complete their duties and uphold the master plan and the MLUL.
Continue reading Quo vadis? : No Answer from the Village of Ridgewood Governing Body
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Trenton NJ, Governor Mikie Sherrill today hit the ground running on her first day in office – taking executive action to lower costs, protect our kids, and make Trenton more accountable and effective for the people of New Jersey. At the swearing in ceremony in Newark, she signed two executive orders following through on her promise to declare a State of Emergency on Utility Costs on Day One. At the State House in Trenton, Governor Sherrill signed additional executive orders to save New Jerseyans time and money, improve kids’ online safety and mental health, and strengthen trust in state government.
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HO-HO-KUS, NJ (January 15, 2026) – Friends of the Hermitage announced today that it has been awarded a combined $128,000 in historic preservation planning grants from the Bergen County Historical Commission Open Space Trust Fund and the New Jersey Historic Trust to complete a comprehensive Historic Site Management (HSM) Plan for The Hermitage, one of Bergen County’s most significant historic landmarks.
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New Brunswick NJ, New Jersey is on the front lines of a medical breakthrough that could change the way we treat Alzheimer’s disease. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has been selected as one of only 40 elite sites nationwide to test Benfotiamine, a synthetic version of Vitamin B1, to see if it can halt the progression of cognitive decline.
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Montvale NJ, The “Magic City” has a new leader, and he’s a familiar face to North Jersey football fans. On January 19, 2026, the Miami Dolphins officially announced the hiring of Montvale native Jeff Hafley as the 12th head coach in franchise history.
Continue reading From Montvale to South Beach: Jeff Hafley Named Miami Dolphins Head Coach
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Washington DC, One year ago, on January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump returned to the White House facing intense political headwinds. With a mandate for change, the administration moved immediately to address inflation, border security, and federal efficiency. As we enter 2026, the data shows a presidency defined by speed, disruption, and an “America First” agenda that has transformed the federal landscape.
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Construction work has a way of testing limits, especially when tasks move off the ground and into the air. Crews often operate dozens of feet above solid footing, balancing precision, time pressure, and safety expectations all at once. Somewhere between the planning meetings and the final inspections, equipment choices quietly shape outcomes, and the right access solution can change the tone of an entire job. On busy sites where lifts happen daily, a Crane Man Basket becomes more than a tool, it turns into a dependable partner that helps teams stay focused on the work instead of worrying about the height beneath their boots.
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Trenton NJ, For nearly a decade, New Jersey has prided itself on a highly educated workforce and a prime location between New York and Philly. But according to a bombshell study released this week, those perks may no longer be enough to offset the skyrocketing costs of doing business.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey residents are feeling the burn at the outlet, and a new report suggests it’s not just a fluke—it’s a “policy-induced affordability crisis.”
On January 8, 2026, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released a sobering analysis titled “New Jersey: Ambitious Goals Meet Reality.” The report warns that rigid climate mandates and ideologically driven interventions are functioning as an “Activist Tax” on Garden State households, disproportionately hurting working families as electricity prices soar.
Continue reading NJ’s “Activist Tax”: Why Your Electric Bill Surged 20% and What’s Coming Next
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Kearney NJ, The race for limitless, carbon-free energy just hit a massive milestone. Thea Energy, a pioneer in stellarator technology based in Kearny, New Jersey, has officially become the first company to have its fusion pilot plant design certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
This isn’t just a theoretical win—it is a rigorous, expert-vetted stamp of approval that moves fusion out of the “science fiction” realm and toward the power grid.
