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Norwood NJ, Firefighters from across Bergen County and nearby New York departments battled a 3-alarm fire early Easter Sunday morning at the OnScent fragrance company warehouse located on Chestnut Street in Norwood.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Planning Board has officially canceled its Thursday, April 17, 2025 meeting, as Costco Wholesale Corporation, the featured applicant, has adjourned its appearance to July 17, 2025.
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Tenafly NJ, the armed wing of Hamas announced Saturday that the fate of Edan Alexander , a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, remains unknown following an Israeli airstrike that killed one of his captors. Alexander is believed to be the last known U.S. citizen held alive in Gaza.
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Hackensack NJ, former Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli is speaking out after being publicly criticized by the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) for his support of restoring Daniel’s Law to its original form.
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Ridgewood NJ, Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is one of the most important religious holidays in the Christian calendar and is celebrated by Christians all over the world.
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Ridgewood NJ, the tradition of the Easter bunny has its roots in pre-Christian fertility myths and festivals. In many ancient cultures, rabbits and hares were associated with spring and fertility because of their rapid reproduction cycles. As Christianity spread, the Easter bunny became intertwined with the Christian celebration of Easter.
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Glen Rock NJ, the New Jersey State Police, in coordination with Glen Rock Emergency Services, conducted a helicopter landing demonstration on Thursday night at 8:00 PM. This was a scheduled training exercise for Glen Rock emergency personnel.
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Prospect Park NJ, Borough Council President Anand Shah, 42, remains in custody following his arrest in connection with a sweeping illegal gambling and money laundering operation allegedly tied to the Lucchese crime family. Shah, a Democrat in his third term, continues to deny the allegations as his legal team prepares to fight the charges.
file photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.
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Ridgewood NJ, Spring blooms and eco-friendly fun return to the village as Ridgewood hosts its annual Daffodil Festival & Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Paramus NJ, quick action by the Paramus Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) helped restore traffic flow after a serious rollover crash closed all southbound lanes of Route 17 near Route 4 on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17.
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Montvale NJ, a tragic dog attack in Bergen County has left a small dog dead and a man injured after a German Shepherd and Pitbull got loose from a nearby property, police confirmed.
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Ridgewood NJ, flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many New Jersey residents, and one of the biggest contributors is not just nature—but overdevelopment. In flood-prone areas like Bergen County, rapid urban expansion and construction on floodplains are compounding water damage, harming the environment, and putting entire communities at greater risk.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital advertising ecosystem—a verdict that could reshape the future of the $1.8 trillion tech giant and the broader online ad industry.
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Palisades Park NJ, the conflict between the Palisades Park Board of Education and the teachers’ union reached a boiling point during a special board meeting on April 11, where Board President Soo Chung claimed she received a life-threatening remark following a tense public session.
