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153-Year-Old Heights Hospital Set to Close as State Declines to Intervene

The 153-year-old hospital at 176 Palisade Ave., known by two names, has stood at the brink of closure before, but this time seems different. In the past — when it emerged from bankruptcy in 2012, then again in 2025, and a third time just two weeks ago — there always seemed to be one last saving grace for Christ. This...
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Where to Host a Private Party in Hoboken: Inside The Light Group’s 5 Venues

This article is sponsored by The Light Group. Being the host of a party comes with a lot of responsibilities, the first being selecting the venue. With five Hoboken-based venues (Texas Arizona, Green Rock, The Waiting Room, River Street Garage, and McSwiggans), The Light Group has options for every kind of...
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Update On Dead Geese In Verona Park

And so we have an answer, of sorts, to all the questions about the dead Canada geese found in Verona Park lake since late February. The deaths are presumed to be highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a virus first detected in commercial chicken flocks on February 8. But not certain, because Verona’s birds have...
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Cop on his way to work becomes ‘airborne’ after driving GMC Canyon pickup off...

A New Jersey police officer was on his way to work when he hit an embankment with his pickup truck, went "airborne," and crashed into a couple in another car, killing them. The post Cop on his way to work becomes 'airborne' after driving GMC Canyon pickup off overpass and lands on married couple below, killing them...
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Parking mix-up goes from a frustration to a blessing, as Staten Island mom meets...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island woman says a frustrating parking mix-up in Manhattan turned into a memorable Ash Wednesday encounter with the new leader of the Archdiocese of New York. Janine Materna, a Staten Island attorney and new mom, had a serendipitous moment during a trip to...
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Case against 14-year-old alleged killer is in limbo a year after N.J. cop’s death

The shooting was shocking not only because of its victims — two Newark cops, tasked with taking firearms off the street — but also because of the age of their alleged gunman. A year has gone by since Detective Joseph Azcona was killed and his partner was seriously...
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Queens Night Stunner as Three Mystery Orbs Cruise Over Corona

Three bright, glowing orbs were caught on a cellphone video over Corona, Queens on Sunday night, March 8, and the clip has been racing around social media ever since. The short video shows the lights traveling together in a loose triangular pattern, hovering for a moment, then darting off into the dark. Neighbors who...
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‘They scream at you, curse at you.’ Businesses struggle as drug activity spills onto...

People are on high alert in the Hub as drug use continues to spill onto the streets around Roberto Clemente Plaza.
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‘Vigilante justice’ ends in 50-year sentences for Newark duo

What happens when the line between right and wrong blurs? Two locals found out the hard way, leading to a heartbreaking outcome for all involved.
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What Most New York Residents Don’t Know About City Hawks

For many people, New York City is defined by skyscrapers, crowded streets, and endless streams of traffic. Wildlife rarely comes to mind when thinking about one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world. Yet above the busy avenues and towering buildings, a surprising predator has quietly become part of...

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