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NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged in a three-count indictment today for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a decisive vote on June 10, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) approved a new labor contract with NJ Transit, ending years of stalled negotiations and bringing wage increases for nearly 450 rail engineers.
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With Father’s Day approaching and 94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, as well as expert commentary.
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Teams Vita Flow and Shock Sleeve earn 2nd and 4th place, bringing home $2,000 and highlighting a record-setting year for student innovation
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Ridgewood, NJ – June 10, 2025 – Two of Ridgewood High School’s Applied Engineering Invention teams, Team Vita Flow and Team Shock Sleeve, placed Second and Fourth place respectively at the 2025 NJSBA STEAM Tank Final on Friday, May 23, bringing home a combined prize of $2000 for the high school. This competition wrapped up the most productive year of RHS invention.
Cash isn’t king anymore for many people in Ridgewood. Traditional banks, with their maintenance fees, paperwork, and limited returns, are no longer the automatic go-to. A growing number of residents are opting to store and move their money in the form of cryptocurrency, citing speed, control, and potential profits as primary drivers behind the shift.
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Community Engagement Highlights the Growing Auto Theft Crisis in New Jersey
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Ridgewood, NJ — Last week, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the 40th District Legislative Team—Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas—at a neighborhood meeting to address rising concerns about car thefts, bail reform, and overall public safety in the community. Organized by local residents, the forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue, community feedback, and transparency from law enforcement and elected officials.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a sweeping and unprecedented move, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the removal of every member of the CDC’s influential vaccine advisory panel, a decision that marks a seismic shift in federal vaccine policy and oversight.
Accurate measurement is key in several industries nowadays. There are objectives of weighing systems in different sectors. Its role can be objective, and it has become crucial in ensuring accuracy. The load cell is one of the basic elements in these systems.
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Ridgewood NJ, what are the Ridgewood School system protocols for excessive heat for artificial turf and what would trigger safety measures?
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Wellness isn’t just personal anymore—it’s becoming social currency. Gift-givers are rethinking what feels meaningful, choosing items that reflect care, awareness, and values over hype. The shift isn’t subtle: thoughtful, everyday goods are replacing flashy, status-driven gifts, especially among younger buyers who see wellness as part of their identity, not just a habit.
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New Milford NJ, in case you missed it (we almost did, but we were distracted by sprinkles), National Donut Day rolled into town on the first Friday of June, bringing with it sweet, sugary joy — and a not-so-guilty excuse to grab a dozen glazed and call it “patriotic.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ ,”Deja vu all over again” in 2016 we asked , correct me if I am wrong is this not a violation of the Faulkner Act, the Village of Ridgewood was established as a non partisan town . Why is the mayor promoting partisan politics?
op-ed from Bergen County GOP Chairman Jack DeLorenzo
Whomever wins the June 10 Republican gubernatorial primary, it is incumbent for all New Jersey Republicans to put aside old grievances and unite behind the GOP nominee. Any Republican would be better in the governor’s mansion than all the Democrat candidates. If the Democrats win the gubernatorial election, NJ’s economy will continue to shrink, entrepreneurs will continue to move out, young couples will continue to look towards other states to raise families, senior citizens will continue to move out of state to retire, and the cost of living will continue to skyrocket.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?
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