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Hackensack, NJ
Politics
Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate
Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate New Jersey may be a blue state on paper, but voter registration data shows the state inching to the right. Since November 2021, Republicans have gained more than 160,000 new voters, while Democrats and independents have both lost ground, according to voter registration records from the New Jersey Division of Elections. As of October 2025, New Jersey has 2.52 million Democrats, 1.67 million Republicans, and 2.34 million unaffiliated voters, totaling 6.6 million registered voters statewide. That’s a 10.9% jump in GOP enrollment over four years, outpacing population growth, while Democrats dro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records
New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records New Jersey isn’t just holding its ground—it’s taking the lead.  The Garden State is celebrating a banner year as it kicks off 2025 with historic highs in jobs, employers, and population. If you thought New Jersey was just a pit stop on the way to New York or Philly, think again—it’s where everyone wants to be. With more than 9.5 million residents, New Jersey has never been this packed—or this popular. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a 1.3% population spike from 2023, the fastest growth rate in the Northeast. That’s 121,209 new neighbors and counting. But it’s not just the peop…

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by Cecilia Levine
Garden City, NY
Lifestyle
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…

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by Joe Lombardi
Cambridge, MA
News
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report Data released by the US Census Bureau revealed that nine of the nation’s 15 fastest-growing large cities were in the South, but one Massachusetts municipality just barely made the cut. Medford was listed at number 15 on the Bureau's list of the Fastest-Growing Large Cities in the United States, which was released on Thursday, May 18. According to the study, Medford's population grew by 5.2 percent from July 2021 to July 2022. The Boston suburb was also the only city in the Northeast to make the list.  A full list of the top 15 fasted-growing large cities can be found below:  Nine of t…

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by David Cifarelli
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says
Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says Long Island is among the fastest-growing regions in New York while the nation’s population is increasing at the slowest rate in a century, according to a new report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 fastest growing counties in New York between 2010 and 2019, which included both Nassau and Suffolk. 
“A county typically sees population growth as a ‘bedroom community’ (a municipality with an atypically large commuting population) to a large city,” the report states. “These communities are typically quieter than their feeder cities, offer lower rents and…

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by Zak Failla
Port Chester, NY
Lifestyle
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is among the fastest-growing regions in New York while the nation’s population is growing at the slowest rate in a century, according to a new report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 fastest growing counties in New York between 2010 and 2019, which included four from the Hudson Valley. 
“A county typically sees population growth as a ‘bedroom community’ (a municipality with an atypically large commuting population) to a large city,” the report states. “These communities are typically quieter than their feeder cities, offer lower ren…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
Lifestyle
These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY
These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY The Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s fastest growing villages, according to a new report. Citing data according to the latest Census population estimates, New York Upstate determined the 50 cities and villages that have seen the most growth between 2010 and 2018. The report only includes restaurants from upstate - which is considered by the website to be areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. In the Hudson Valley, the following municipalities made the cut:  Kiryas Joel (first overall): Growth since 2010: 24.5 percent (+4982); Change since 2…

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by Zak Failla
Pleasantville, NY
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County led the state in having population gains, according to numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal population count found that Connecticut gained 499 new residents between July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017.  Fairfield County’s population gained 730 people for a total of 949,921. Since 2010, Fairfield County enjoyed a 3.6 percent population gain with 33,075 new residents, the Census found. Of Connecticut’s eight counties, three - Litchfield, Hartford and New London - lost population.  Hartford is the only other county that has seen a population growth since 2010 w…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says Dutchess enjoyed population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Dutchess County had the biggest net migration increase in the Hudson Valley region, with about 1,000 more people moving in than leaving the county last year. That made Dutchess the third-fastest growing county of New York's 62 counties. And now, its popular county executive, Marc Molinaro, is running for governor this year, challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Statewide, only Erie and Saratoga counties - which each had net migration increases of more than 2,000 people - were higher than…

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State The outward migration of residents from Orange County has been reversed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Orange County enjoyed one of its largest population growth rates from 2016 to 2017 in a state with slight growth according to the Census Bureau’s latest population estimates. Orange County, which suffered a net loss of nearly 2,700 residents from 2011 to 2012, witnessed a gain of more than 200 new residents from 2016 to 2017. Orange gained about the same number of people the prior year, according to the Census Bureau. Orange County’s estimated population of 382,226 as of July 1, 20…

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by Jon Craig
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Schools
Here's What $25M Bond Referendum Will Fund In Fair Lawn Schools Here's What $25M Bond Referendum Will Fund In Fair Lawn Schools
Here's What $25M Bond Referendum Will Fund In Fair Lawn Schools Voters approved the Fair Lawn School District Bond Referendum in a special election held on Tuesday, March 13 by a vote of 2,241 to 1,458.  The $25 million bond referendum will fund a plan to build new classrooms and expand other facilities to solve the space demands of the local population growth.   The district qualifies for $3.8 million in state aid, reducing the out-of-pocket expense for taxpayers to $21.2 million. The Board of Education worked closely with contractors and architects to carefully assess the bond referendum plan for the district, according to Superintendent Ernest Pales…

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by Cecilia Levine