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By Ken Montanye On this day 65 years ago, Captain Charles “Chuck” Yeager broke the sound barrier. Yeager’s claim to fame was his historic flight, being the first pilot to break the sound barrier. Yeager achieved this by flying his Bell X-1 rocket powered aircraft #46-062 at Mach 1.06 (807.2 […]


Holding The Line -UPDATED 1

With only weeks left till the end of the 2012 campaign season, 4 Bergen County Freeholders are not willing to let the clock run out, and are making a drive to change the rules of the game in mid-season.


Suspected Killer Hiding in Woods

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference has published an advisory to hikers visiting Harriman State Park — There’s a suspected killer hiding in the woods. Eugene Palmer, a resident of Haverstaw, NY, fled into the woods on Monday evening after allegedly killing his daughter-in-law Tammy Palmer. Authorities believe the 73 […]


Debate & Compromise

This September 17th marks the 225 anniversary of the United States Constitution being adopted as the basis for the American government. This milestone in America’s history gives an opportunity to look back on the struggles faced in drafting the American Constitution, and how today’s politicians stack up to those who […]