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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza introduces the Borough of Paramus Municipal budget.
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Saddle River Deer Survey 2025 Results Reveal Urgent Need for Wildlife Management Action
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — In April 2025, Saddle River took a major step toward protecting its environment, public health, and community safety by conducting a comprehensive drone-based deer population survey in partnership with the Center for Environmental Studies at Raritan Valley Community College. The results are in—and they’re sounding an ecological alarm.
Record $58.8 Billion NJ Budget Draws Criticism Over Spending, Taxes from Business Leaders
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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a record-breaking $58.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, marking the largest in New Jersey history — and his final as term-limited governor. While the spending plan includes some relief for small businesses and education, critics say it leans heavily on tax hikes and fiscal overreach.
Beyond Basics: Security Benefits of Advanced Server Management
When a company’s service infrastructure isn’t operational, it cannot perform most IT functions. Its website and applications may cease to work, and employees will be unable to send or receive emails. Stored data cannot be accessed.
Many companies have opted to move to cloud services to eliminate this concern; however, numerous organizations continue to use in-house services or rely on a hybrid environment that combines cloud and in-house services. To ensure the server infrastructure is operational continuously, they rely on advanced server management services. How can these services be of help?
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Senator Bucco and Former BPU Commissioner Slam NJ’s Energy Policy: Call for Balanced, Affordable, and Reliable Solutions
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TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) has publicly supported former BPU Commissioner Mary-Anna Holden, echoing her concerns about New Jersey’s faltering energy policy under Democratic leadership in Trenton. The sharp critique highlights rising energy costs, grid instability, and the financial burden on hardworking families due to an overreliance on renewable energy mandates.
NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka, “We need budget policies that make New Jersey more competitive and less anti-business”
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the $58.78 billion budget for FY 2026 approved by the Senate this afternoon and presumed to be advanced by the Assembly later today.
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President Says ,”This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly”
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget
Trenton NJ, we are deeply disappointed in this year’s budget. It marks the eighth consecutive year of overspending and continues to show a troubling lack of focus on growing New Jersey’s current and future economies. This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly. Rather than driving progress, it maintains a status quo that has failed to deliver real economic success – and it’s not what New Jerseyans want, as reflected in a recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s economic direction.
President Trump’s Strikes on Iran Signal Major Shift in U.S. Policy, Says Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster
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Washington DC, in a compelling new opinion piece published today, former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster argues that President Trump’s recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities mark a pivotal break from decades of failed U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
Ridgewood’s 12th Annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy Delivers Action-Packed Week of Law Enforcement Education
Junior Police Academy in Action!
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Ridgewood NJ, this summer, the Ridgewood Police Department proudly hosted the 12th annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy, offering local students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience into the world of law enforcement and public safety.
South Korea Embraces Won-backed Stablecoin
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Seoul South Korea, South Korea is making a bold move into digital finance. Under the leadership of newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, the Korean government has announced plans to legalize and promote stablecoin backed by the Korean won (KRW), signaling a major shift in the nation’s monetary and blockchain strategy.
Fair Lawn Police Department Welcomes New Chief: Congratulations to Chief Joseph J. Dawicki!
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department has proudly announced the promotion of Joseph J. Dawicki as the ninth Police Chief in the department’s distinguished history dating back to 1930.
NJ Transit Detective Files Lawsuit Alleging Harassment, Retaliation, and Misconduct in Long-Standing Culture of Discrimination
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Newark NJ, A detective in the New Jersey Transit Police Department has filed a lawsuit alleging racial harassment, workplace retaliation, and obstruction of justice by his supervisor — the latest in a troubling pattern of discrimination and misconduct accusations facing NJ Transit in recent years.
Blistering Ridgewood High Graduation Ceremony Spark Concerns Over Heat Exposure and Unequal Treatment
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Ridgewood NJ, as graduation season arrives across New Jersey, recent ceremonies are drawing criticism—not for speeches or schedules, but for putting students’ health at risk under dangerous heat conditions, while municipal officials remain safely shaded under tents equipped with fans.
Low Battery: America’s Power Grid Under Siege as Heat Dome and AI Surge Push Infrastructure to the Edge
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Ridgewood NJ, as record heat scorches the eastern U.S., power outages are sweeping the country—from Queens to Ohio to Philadelphia—exposing the fragility of America’s aging energy infrastructure. The culprit? A massive heat dome, extreme summer demand, and an AI-fueled electricity surge that’s straining the grid like never before.
New Study Links Protein Shakes to Increased Colon Cancer Risk Among Teens
Nationwide Surge in Protein Supplement Use Raises Red Flags for Teen Health
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Hackensack NJ, a recent health warning has spotlighted a potential link between regular protein shake consumption and an increased risk of colon cancer, especially concerning given the sharp rise in protein supplement use among teenagers. According to the latest National Poll on Children’s Health, nearly 2 in 5 parents report their teen has consumed protein powders, bars, or shakes in the past year, with usage more common among teen boys than girls.
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