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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton is ordering Sheriff’s Office personnel to increase patrol at synagogues and surrounding population centers in response to yesterday’s shooting targeting a kosher deli in Jersey City. The tragic shooting left six dead including Jersey City Police Detective Joseph Seals.
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Bogota NJ, Today candidate Paul A Duggan launched the first phase ,of full contract with the citizens of New Jerseys 5th congressional District.
The contract ranges from proposals for an immediate pre tax10% reduction on payroll taxes to help the working poor, and a phased reduction, working to total elimination on federal taxes on Social Security to help our senior citizens.
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Saddle River NJ, The Garden State Preservation Trust has approved and recommended to the New Jersey State Legislature nearly $87 million in funding for projects to develop or update parks, playgrounds and fields, including $1 million for Vista Park in the City of Paterson, to help enhance quality of life statewide, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. The Vista Park site in Paterson – one of many in the state that benefit from the grants — would add 40,000 square feet of green space, among other amenities.
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River Vale Nj, Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi the case lays out case against drivers illegal immigrants including higher car insurance, and protecting false identities.
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Tenafly NJ, The president and the chief financial officer of a now defunct New Jersey-based marble and granite wholesaler have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating and participating in a scheme to defraud a bank in connection with a $17 million secured line of credit, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
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The experts in any field are known by the tasks they are able to perform and the results they get. The skills like those that the enterprise administrators have are in high demand. That is why it is now understandable why the professionals are seeking to gain these skills. Becoming a specialist in this realm will take time, money, and efforts. You should also follow the correct route that enables you to be ready for the right role. The Microsoft MS-100 exam has been designed for those professionals who want to gain expert skills that will allow them to satisfy the high market demand. When you are able to provide the necessary technical solutions, then you are a valuable specialist. You will always have the opportunity to highlight your skills and use them in your organization.
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It has been said many times that your smile is the best accessory of your face. It only takes one smile to brighten someone’s day. But does your smile need to be perfect in order to boost your self-esteem?
The short answer is yes. A perfect set of pearly whites will definitely give you more confidence and below are some reasons why.
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No one wants to wake up in the middle of the night because of neighbours who are partying too hard, watching movies on full blast or playing video games with their speakers turned up. Peace and quiet is something that everyone wants most of the time, especially when they are in their own home. If you’re in the comforts of your own home and want to relax then you definitely don’t want to be bothered from noise that’s coming from another home. Since we know this we should keep it in mind and plan ahead to avoid putting people through such situations. Making your home soundproof is not only a polite thing to do but it’s also good for privacy and it’s the decent thing to do. Here are 8 tips on how to make your home soundproof.
Building The Home
If you are actually building your home or having it built, you can already focus on making your home soundproof. There are several factors that affect the noise levels that come from you home and to prevent noise from reaching your neighbours its best that you find the proper materials to use and have the right plans for building. The material that the outer or inner walls are made out of can play a large role as well as the shape of the home. If you plan to build a place that will most likely generate a lot of noise in your home, build it in a location either centred or more closed off to reduce sound levels and build the rooms with material that can prevent sound from escaping.
Materials such as bricks can provide greater sound insulation than cheaper building materials, but they can be more limiting with heat insulation properties. Check with a construction expert who can determine what is the right balance for your build.
Renovating Your Home
Either you have received complaints or you think that your home might be giving off sound which may be annoying, you can plan on doing a bit of renovating to either use materials which can make the walls, floors sound proof and can even add in a better floor or to avoid sound from bouncing off of it. If you feel like you want to change the sound that comes from your home, you can always think about renovating as this also gives you the opportunity to make more than just that as a change in your home.
Be Considerate
One of the most important things is being considerate, thinking of other before you actually decide to do things that can generate noise. If you plan on playing loud music or watching movies with your home theatre set up, have the decency to close your doors and windows because most likely others don’t want to have to listen to whatever you’re playing or watching so its considerate to make sure you close your windows and doors so that the sound doesn’t escape your house through them. You can even consider toning down the volume if you really don’t need it to be so high since it’s also a good way to protect your ears. If people can hear noise from your home and you can tolerate it then that could be a risky with your ears after a long period of time.
Indoor Materials
The way you dress your house can affect the sound levels that go around as hard surfaces tend to bounce sound off of them while soft surfaces to the opposite. You can dress your home with fabrics and decorate window with curtains and such and if you decide to you want to improve it by a long shot then you can have a carpet rolled out on your floors which will not only provide you comfort but also greatly reduce the sound. If you don’t want to modify the floor of your home, you could always use rugs in certain areas instead. Sound is greatly affected by even the simplest of materials in your home.
Choose Where You Put Things
Wherever sound comes from always depends on where the origin of the sound is so if you plan to use a home theatre set or loud speakers its best to avoid placing them near the door or near windows but instead in a room, preferably more near the centre of your home. By avoiding placing things that generate noise near doors or windows, you can reduce or even prevent noise from leaving your home.
Make A Soundproof Room
One thing that has become very popular is making a room that is soundproof which people usually have for rooms where they watch movies on home theatres, play video games or turn up loud music. These rooms built up with soundproof materials precisely to keep not only sound from leaving the house but the room as well can provide peace for not only neighbours but for other people inside your home.
Inspect Your Windows and Doors
Be sure to check your doors and windows for any spaces and have them fixed if this appears to be the case since not only will it let out sound but it will also affect the natural temperature in your home which will prevent you from maintaining a stable temperature and will force you to need to use heaters or air conditions more often.
It may be a lot to change and most of it might not always be necessary but if you really want to change to having a more soundproof home then its best to stick with the right methods. By reducing the noise levels that your home produces you can really do good not only for your neighbours but also yourself since the echoing and bouncing of sounds off of objects can sometimes have effects on your ears as time goes by.
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TRENTON NJ, A group of independent contractors will attend the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee meeting in Trenton on Thursday, December 5, at 10 a.m. to voice opposition to two pending pieces of legislation–Senate bill S4204 and Assembly bill A5936–that threaten their ability to continue to work independently. Representatives of Fight for Freelancers, an ad hoc Facebook group of more than 735 independent workers who fear their livelihoods will be destroyed by these bills, will be present and available for interviews.
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
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Trenton NJ, NJ Department of Transportation Administrative Order#2019-1 implementing Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions.
The Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions will go into effect at 0001 Hours, Monday, December 2, 2019, for the following routes:
I-80, both directions, from the Pennsylvania Border to Exit 43 (I-287).
I-78, both directions, from the Pennsylvania Border to Exit 29 (I-287).
I-287, both directions, from Exit 21 (I-78) to the New York Border.
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ne of the busiest travel days of the year, so if you plan on traveling area roadways, we encourage you to take the time to prepare for the unexpected unpleasantries associated with holiday traffic by following a few safety tips that will surely come in handy if you find yourself in a jam. Before you head out, please consider the following:
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New York NY, Ten were charged in federal court Wednesday following an investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York’s El Dorado Task Force working with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for allegedly creating and using a “money sucking website” to identify vulnerable victims whom they then targeted and victimized. The indictment was unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) charging Anthony Cheedie, Chad Allen, Shane Hanna, Cameron Brewster, Kevin Handren, Joseph Ciaccio, a/k/a “Joseph Gallagher,” Joseph Minetto, Joseph Depaola, a/k/a “Joe Hall,” Derrek Larkin, a/k/a “Derrek Martin,” and Mattie Cirilo with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Larkin and Cirilo also are charged with obstruction of justice.
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Car accidents are always sudden and unexpected. No matter how good and careful of a driver you are, you may still be involved in an auto accident. It usually takes seconds for a lot of damage to occur, and it is crucial that you remember to take certain actions, as well as avoid a few more after the collision.
Due to how fast accidents happen, and the rapid adrenaline rush that may stun you, it is normal that you aren’t able to think straight in such a situation. Getting acquainted with the actions that need to be taken immediately at the scene, and those you need to do later on, is vital to avoid issues with your insurance claim and any potential legal consequences of the collision.
Steps to do Immediately at the Scene of the Accident
Never drive away or leave the area where the accident occurred even if you think the collision wasn’t your fault. Try to stay as calm as possible, and avoid making accusations to the other drivers involved in the accident.
You should never hesitate to call the police even if you think that the car crash is minor, or if others try to convince you to just handle it among yourselves. Without an official report from the authorities, your insurance company won’t pay for any of the damages or injuries that happened, even if you were not at fault during the crash.
Keeping your flashers on or putting up flares prevents more accidents from occurring. Use your phone to take as many photos as possible of the scene and the crash, including damage to the vehicles or properties involved in the accident. You should also take pictures of anything that may have contributed to the collision, such as a damaged roadway. Moreover, take photos of your injuries, as well as insurance policy information of the other parties involved in the crash.
You should gather information on all vehicles and parties involved in the accident. This may include:
Don’t leave out any details, and explain any aches to your physician. And remember to keep track of all your medical expenses. That said, don’t do anything on your own. Consult your attorney as soon as possible after the accident. You must receive professional legal advice before making any statements. Remember that you shouldn’t carry on without a lawyer. An experienced attorney will help protect all your legal rights, and you could see if you are entitled to compensation for your accident, especially if you have been injured during the car crash. This can be very helpful since personal injury lawyers can deal with the insurance company while you focus on recovering and getting things back on track.
Most insurance policies demand an immediate report of a car crash as soon as it has occurred. If nothing is hindering you from notifying the company, then do that at the scene. However, you are still able to notify your insurance company 24 hours after the crash has happened. Give them a basic report of how the accident happened as you remember it.
Being acquainted with the steps that need to be taken after a car accident protects your civil rights and makes sure that you get compensated when you file a claim. Such steps are vital after auto-collisions to ensure that you receive a fair settlement for damages that may have occurred to your vehicle as well as any injuries you may be suffering from. But it’s equally as important to avoid doing any actions that might take those rights away from you, and those include:
Fleeing the scene of the accident.
Admitting responsibility or accepting blame for the crash.
Forgetting to obtain a copy of the police report.
Accepting quick settlements from the other parties’ insurers.
Being involved in a car crash can be highly stressful to you and your family. Dealing with the wreck, the insurance company, the medical bills, or even a possible lawsuit might be too much to take all at once. Remember that you should never handle things on your own. It is best to contact your attorney immediately after the crash.
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Hackensack NJ, On Friday, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2019 BCSO Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to benefit local food pantries and families in need. For the last fourteen years, Bergen County PBA 134 and the BCSO Community Outreach Unit have worked together with community partners including Inserra Supermarkets and the Center for Food Action to collect and distribute frozen turkeys. Nearly 1200 turkeys are currently in the process of being dispersed throughout Bergen County to help brighten the holiday season for those less fortunate.
“Thanksgiving is not only a time to reflect on what we are thankful for but it is also a time to give back. In that spirit, I tip my hat to the men and women of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding efforts over the last fourteen years leading this turkey drive and I thank our community partners for their continued generosity, affording us the ability to reach more families each and every year.”
