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Hackensack NJ, On a dark cold night in January 2017, the Democratic Freeholder board orchestrated a surprise attack on homeowners that has so far cost us $28 million in additional taxes… and climbing.
Continue reading OPEN SPACE TAX: THE TAX HIKE YOU DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT
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EAST RUTHERFORD NJ, Friday marks the official opening of the American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere, and The Rink – an NHL-size ice skating and hockey facility opened to guests, marking the first chapter in the revolutionary destination’s opening.
Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream and President of Triple Five, and Ken Downing, Chief Creative Officer of Triple Five greeted guests as they descended the stairs into Nickelodeon Universe. They were joined by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The crowd of over 2500 was entertained by a host of Nickelodeon characters including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dora the Explorer and the Clifton Mustang Marching Band surprised and delighted guests in a parade through the park led by SpongeBob Square Pants.
Continue reading AMERICAN DREAM UNVEILS NICKELODEON UNIVERSE AND THE RINK
photos are from the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
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Hackensack NJ, Thank you for your interest in making a film, TV, and digital media in Bergen County!
The Bergen County Film office was launched in 2019 to serve as a point of contact for entertainment creators looking to do business in Bergen County.
We are happy to assist you and your production with accessing County facilities for scouting or filming requests, filming logistics, contact with local officials and business owners, promotion opportunities, and more.
Continue reading Hollywood Comes to Bergen County!
photo courtesy of DeSantis Photography and Video, LLC
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Trenton NJ, When Assemblyman Anthony Bucco walked to the podium to accept a Legislator of the Year award from N.J. Chamber of Commerce, his late father – Sen. Tony Bucco – was on top of his mind.
“This is a difficult night for me,” Bucco said. “When you lose somebody, you go through a series of firsts. This is my first time attending a Chamber event without my father.” Bucco, in his remarks, noted that he and his father “both thought that when a business succeeds in New Jersey, New Jersey succeeds.”
Continue reading N.J. Chamber of Commerce Honors 4 Legislators and a Prominent Business Executive including Our Own Senator Kristin M. Corrado
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County’s Democratic Freeholders are marching in lockstep with liberal Governor Phil Murphy’s continuing efforts to make NJ a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.
Continue reading BERGEN FREEHOLDERS SUPPORT GOV. MURPHY’S SANCTUARY STATE FOR ILLEGALS
Hello Ridgewood, If you notice some lamps and lights and firecrackers tonight and tomorrow night at some of your neighbor’s homes, they are most likely celebrating the festival of lights, called Diwali. The main Diwali festival is tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th, when we lit lamps to celebrate the victory of good over evil and victory of lights over darkness. This year is special as Ridgewood schools have declared “no homework / no test” policy for this weekend
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Park Ridge NJ, In speaking to folks from town I’m often asked about the Sony case ( fighting to prevent 1,000 apartments being built), the building going up in the center of town and general question about development in ours and neighboring towns.
In almost ALL cases, I find that people don’t understand the driving force behind towns agreeing to these large apartment buildings. Sometimes folks don’t even know how many other towns are being forced to do it and how many have already started construction on more apartments than a town can EVER support. And I don’t blame them one bit. We’re too busy with our lives to keep up with all this stuff. Most don’t even know how many AH units FSHC is saying Park Ridge needs to add by 2025. Or what round of obligations we are in ( round 3 btw) and that there is round 4 coming in 2025.
Continue reading People don’t understand the Driving Force behind Towns Agreeing to these Large Apartment Buildings
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (“NJ CARES”) are asking the public to join the fight against prescription drug abuse and addiction by purging their medicine cabinets of unused medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ridgewood Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Ridgewood police station at 131 North Maple Ave. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Continue reading NJ CARES Urges Public to Join the Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse by Tossing Unwanted Medicines During Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 26th
Running a flower shop business might be something you’ve been dreaming of for quite some time. However, even with a passion for floral arrangements and hard-work, attracting new customers doesn’t come that easily. To create more exposure around your small business and build a clientele base that allows you to reach the profits you desire, you should pay attention to a few important aspects.
Marketing becomes critical even on a local scale, and a few other relevant actions will help you create the reputation you desire as a florist. While each business is different and various approaches could work, the following pointers are promising regardless of scenario. Here’s what you need to know as a local florist trying to drive more interest to your shop:
Continue reading How are local flower shops attracting new customers?
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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RODNEY T. MILLS (DOB: 09/10/1993; married; nurse assistant) of 28-30 Myrtle Avenue, Irvington, NJ on charges of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact and the Neglect Of A Disabled Person. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Flannelly.
Continue reading Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Disabled Patient in Rochelle Park
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELLEN TERPENING (DOB: 06/4/1966; divorced; animal rescue worker) of 13-15 Third Street, Apartment B, Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Sexual Contact, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Police Services under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.
Continue reading BERGEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
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Mahwah NJ, Josh Gottheimer’s song and dance is a familiar one: high tax states like New Jersey were unfairly penalized by the Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul that capped residents’ ability to deduct their state and local taxes.
Don’t get me wrong: this was the one part of the legislation with which I didn’t fully agree. The other provisions, however, have been a boon to our national economy. Coming from the business community, I understand the competitive disadvantage our American companies faced with a high corporate tax rate, and I thought middle class families deserved more money in their pockets.
Continue reading Frankly Speaking: Gottheimer’s SALT Sham
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Montvale NJ, Mayor Mike Ghassali, Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, released an impressive fundraising number of $301,000 in his first fundraising quarter since entering the race in July.
The Ghassali campaign has raised money from within New Jersey and a number of states across the country.
Continue reading GHASSALI CAMPAIGN TO UNSEAT GOTTHEIMER RAISES OVER $300,000 IN FIRST FUNDRAISING QUARTER
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Trenton NJ, Earlier this year, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration ordered local law enforcement officials to stop cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents when detaining criminals who are also illegal immigrants.
Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested more than 50 illegal immigrants and issued wanted posters for several more who were intentionally released from prisons under the Governor’s Administration’s directive. Among those released were two men charged with domestic violence and a man arrested for alleged sexual assault on a minor child.
Continue reading The NJGOP is Actively Encouraging every Municipality and County to Pass a resolution to put Public Safety First
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Ridgewood NJ, October 1, 2019 marks the official kick-off for the Toys for Tots 2019 holiday campaign running through Christmas. U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting 812 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Continue reading Marine Toys for Tots 2019 Christmas Holiday Campaign Kick-Off
