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Ridgewood, NJ
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Ben Shapiro, Conservative Writer Asks Are We Lions Or Scavengers In Ridgewood
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is examining the current state of America and Western civilization, and has one question: Will we be lions or we will be scavengers? Shapiro is signing copies of his new book "Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. In the book, Shapiro says the heart of today's conflicts- political, economic and cultural, a dangerous lie persists- that all people are equal in ability, and that all inequality stems from oppression and exploitation, according to a synopsis. A…
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NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why
Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Jersey City, NJ
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Hoboken Mayor Announces Congressional Run, Primarying Menendez
Ravi Bhalla, the mayor of Hoboken, announced Tuesday, Dec. 12, he is running for Congress in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. Bhalla will be primarying incumbent Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City), the son of Senator Robert Menendez, who was recently indicted on federal corruption charges. The younger Menendez, who has represented the 8th district since 2023, has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Menendez announced in September he was running for re-election for a second term and has already received endorsements from numerous elected officials in Hudson County. In a video announ…
Yonkers, NY
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Ex-Middle School Principal Jamaal Bowman Leads 16-Term Congressional Incumbent Eliot Engel
Former middle school educator Jamaal Bowman is declaring victory over longtime incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel in the 16th District of New York. Engel, a 31-year incumbent in the 16th District, which includes parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, was trailing Bowman by a tally of 61.7 percent versus 34.9 percent, according to the latest numbers released by officials. Though the numbers are unofficial, and there are thousands of mail-in votes still to be tallied, it is believed that Bowman has built a large enough lead that Engel can’t catch up. “From the very beginning, we anchored …
