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Paramus NJ, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla dealership on Route 17 in Paramus, in a show of both opposition and support for Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company. The rally drew a mix of protestors critical of Musk and his influence, as well as counter-protestors advocating for Tesla and its continued growth.
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Elizabeth NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a 33-year lease extension with APM Terminals for its Elizabeth waterfront complex, ensuring long-term stability for one of the busiest container terminals on the East Coast. The agreement, which extends through 2062, will see APM invest over $500 million into the 350-acre terminal, modernizing operations and advancing sustainability efforts.
A home’s roof is one of its most important components, protecting everything inside from harsh weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and other external elements. When it’s time for roof repair, roof replacement, or a new roof installation, selecting the right roofing company is essential. The contractor you hire will determine the quality of materials used, the craftsmanship of the installation, and ultimately, the longevity of your roof.
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Bangkok, Thailand, a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar (Burma) on Friday, leaving at least 694 people dead and over 1,600 injured. The quake struck Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, and was felt more than 600 miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 people were killed, 26 injured, and nearly 50 remain missing.
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Princeton NJ, New Jersey-based and Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company CoreWeave made its stock market debut on Friday, but the launch was far from the success it had hoped for. The company’s initial public offering (IPO) price was set at $40 per share, but shares quickly dipped to $37.50 before recovering to close at their starting price. This underwhelming performance came on a tough day for tech stocks, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.7%, contributing to its worst quarterly performance since mid-2022.
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East Rutherford NJ, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) proudly presents James Gandolfini Legacy Day, a special event honoring the legendary actor, NJHOF inductee, and beloved New Jersey native. This heartfelt tribute will celebrate Gandolfini’s iconic career, his lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and his dedication to charitable causes, including veterans’ support and breast cancer research.
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Ridgewood NJ, this April, Ridgewood native Eric Alexander Santoli will exhibit his stunning artwork at The Art Gallery at The Stable. A painter, teacher, and University of Pennsylvania graduate, Santoli recently earned his Master’s Degree in Studio Art from the prestigious Florence Academy of Art (2024).
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is set to begin a major infrastructure upgrade next week with the installation of new water mains near the Eastside Reservoir—the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Residents should be aware of road closures and detours in the area during construction.
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Ridgewood NJ, the long-closed Van Neste Square bus station has been removed as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the downtown area. The Village Council, in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Central Business District Advisory Committee, is working to select a permanent replacement that aligns with Ridgewood’s historic charm.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) today announced the arrests of two individuals charged with Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) related offenses this week.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities today announced that New Jersey investors have until May 22, 2025 to file claims for refunds from GS Partners under a multistate agreement resolving an investigation into alleged securities violations by the company and its affiliates.
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Newark NJ, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have announced the arrest of Ming Xi Zhang, a Chinese national accused of illegally acting as an agent of a foreign government.
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Trenton NJ, former Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness, Christopher Neuwirth, has reached a $2.25 million settlement with the State of New Jersey to resolve his whistleblower lawsuit. At the same time, the New Jersey State Ethics Commission has officially dismissed all allegations that Mr. Neuwirth violated state ethics rules during his tenure.
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands is facing yet another lawsuit—this time from a patron who claims she was injured after being struck by one of the mall’s motorized stuffed animal rides.
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Product safety and quality in the healthcare sector are not options. Launching new medical devices, medicines, or diagnostic tools onto the market comes with rigorous validation to guarantee that they are safe and will deliver what they have to do to patients. Medical certifications are part of the process of validation to ensure products have undergone examined processes by experts and comply with international standards.
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