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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A major leadership transition is underway in one of Bergen County’s most dedicated volunteer organizations. After more than seven years at the helm, Chief William “Billy” Salvatori has officially concluded his tenure as Chief of the Saddle River Fire Department (SRFD).
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Wall Street – New York , On January 1, 2026, Warren Buffett ended his legendary seven-decade career, stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.A, $BRK.B). At 95 years old, the man widely considered the greatest investor of all time is passing the torch to his hand-picked successor, Vice Chair Greg Abel.
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TEHRAN, IRAN — A catastrophic economic collapse has ignited a firestorm of civil unrest across Iran, culminating in a government-ordered nationwide shutdown on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has officially turned the page on a long chapter of administrative tension. Sources confirm that James McGrath, a seasoned infrastructure expert and the current Municipal Engineer for the City of Paterson, has been selected as the new Village Engineer.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of American leadership is blooming in Bergen County. Grace Kim, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has been named one of only two students to represent the entire state of New Jersey in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON , NJ — A quiet Bergen County neighborhood was the scene of a terrifying New Year’s Eve confrontation as masked burglars broke into a home while the resident was still inside.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, has sparked an urgent warning from the Township of Washington Police Department as they hunt for three suspects involved in what appears to be a targeted attempt to steal high-end vehicles.
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photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — While most families were gathered around the tree on December 25, 2025, the Ridgewood Fire Department was rushing to the scene of a fully involved structure fire.
Continue reading Christmas Day Blaze: Ridgewood Firefighters Battle Detached Garage Fire
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Mahwah NJ, As of late December 2025, Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, New Jersey, is currently open for the winter season. The mountain officially kicked off its 2025–2026 season on December 16, 2025. Today New Years Eve, the mountain is open from Open 12/31/25 8:30am-5pm
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file photo by Boyd Loving
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Paramus NJ, The Saturday after Christmas is usually the busiest day for returns and post-holiday deals at Westfield Garden State Plaza. But on December 27, 2025, one “shopper” was caught trying to pull off a brazen high-end heist using an unusual getaway vehicle: a baby stroller.
Continue reading Empty Stroller, Full Loot: The $2,000 Retail Theft Halted at Garden State Plaza
Most people don’t take “bad” photos. They take photos that don’t quite fit the purpose they had in mind. A selfie might look great, but the framing is too tight for a banner or a profile header. A portrait might be perfect except you wish your hairstyle matched a different vibe—more polished, more playful, or more current. In the past, fixing these issues meant reshooting. You’d adjust your hair, change your angle, or retake the photo with more space around you. That takes time and doesn’t always deliver the same expression or moment you liked in the original.
A good photo or video can still fall short because of small technical issues. A picture might be slightly blurry, noisy, or compressed from being shared too many times. A video might be exactly the clip you need, but a watermark distracts from the scene and makes it feel less polished. In the past, fixing these problems often required expensive software, professional skills, or hours of manual work. Today, AI Photo enhancer “subir calidad de imagen”and video watermark remover are making these tasks faster and easier for almost everyone.
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New York New York, The iconic yellow “MTA MetroCard” is about to become a museum piece. After three decades of swiping, New York City is pulling the plug. Starting January 1, 2026, the MTA is officially ending the sale and distribution of MetroCards, completing a total transition to the OMNY (One Metro New York) tap-to-pay system.
Continue reading Goodbye, Yellow Swipe: New York City Officially Retires the MetroCard in 2026
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East Rutherford NJ, If you’re driving the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Parkway on New Year’s Day 2026, your wallet is about to feel a familiar sting. On January 1, 2026, tolls are officially increasing by another 3%—the fifth consecutive hike under the state’s current “indexing” policy.
Continue reading The Great NJ Toll Deception: Why the Turnpike Was Supposed to Be Free in 2026
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Minneapolis Minnesota, on Monday, December 29, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are currently conducting door-to-door raids at suspected fraud sites across Minneapolis. The investigation, which began with pandemic food aid, has now exploded into a multi-billion-dollar probe involving childcare centers and Medicaid programs.
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Ridgewood NJ, the slicers have gone quiet at one of Bergen County’s most legendary sandwich spots. On December 28, 2025, the Wilkes Family Delicatessen officially closed its doors at its East Glen Avenue location, marking the end of a 65-year run as a neighborhood institution.
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