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Posted on October 2, 2019 October 1, 2019

NJ Department of Health Announces First Death Associated With National Vaping Outbreak

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Ridgewood NJ, The Department of Health today is announcing the first New Jersey death associated with the national vaping outbreak. The death, involving an adult female from northern New Jersey, was reported to the Department in August and mentioned as a report under investigation by Department of Health Acting Commissioner Judith Persichilli at the time Governor Phil Murphy announced the creation of the Electronic Smoking Device Task Force on September 12, 2019.

Posted on October 1, 2019 September 30, 2019

Ghassali Names Castaldo As Campaign Manager for Run Against Gottheimer

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor and Republican candidate for Congress Mike Ghassali has named Rich Castaldo his Campaign Manager. Castaldo is the co-founder of Olympus Strategies, a full-service campaign consulting firm specializing in integrating digital approaches to traditional aspects of political campaigns. In this year’s primary election, Olympus strategies helped several clients to victory in tight races against more established opponents.

Posted on September 29, 2019 September 29, 2019

Fed’s Charge Bergen County woman with conspiracy involving false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans

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Englewood NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, woman has been charged for her role in a conspiracy that involved the creation of false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jennie Frias, a/k/a “Jennie Castillo,” 36, of Englewood, New Jersey, was charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Frias had her initial appearance Sept. 25, 2019, before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III in Newark federal court and was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Posted on September 27, 2019 September 27, 2019

Bergen GOP Supports Ocean County Freeholders’ Suit Vs. Murphy Over Immigration Law

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Republican candidates are applauding the Ocean County Freeholders for filing a federal lawsuit against the state Attorney General’s office. The lawsuit was filed in response to a statewide edict that severely limits cooperation between state law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities (ICE).

“Ocean County Freeholders are standing up to Gov. Murphy and the Attorney General to support law enforcement and protect the public. Sadly, we can only wish the Democrat Bergen County freeholders had such courage,” said BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa.

Posted on September 25, 2019 September 24, 2019

As Rosh Hashanah Approaches, NJ Consumer Affairs Highlights Efforts to Ensure Food Stays Kosher

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Paramus NJ, With the start of the Rosh Hashanah holiday just around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs is highlighting its year-round efforts to protect the integrity of New Jersey’s kosher food market by ensuring that vendors live up to their promises when selling foods that are represented as being kosher.

Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism’s holiest holidays, begins at sundown on Sunday.

Posted on September 22, 2019 September 23, 2019

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Warning on Spotted Lanternfly

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Ridgewood NJ, The Spotted Lanternfly, and it has just made its way to Camden City. Please stay vigilant, kill bugs when you see them, and call 1-833-223-2840 (BADBUG) to report the location.

For more info, visit the State Department of Agriculture’s website at: https://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/spottedlanternfly.html

The Spotted Lanternfly, presents a significant threat to agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries.

Posted on September 19, 2019 September 17, 2025

NY MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IN LODI

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALAN FALCONE (DOB: 8/28/1999; single; student/unemployed) of Manhattan, NY, on charges of Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, and Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose. 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 Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Posted on September 19, 2019 September 18, 2019

Bergen County Law Enforcement to Hold High Holy Day Safety Briefing with Jewish Community Leaders

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Hackensack NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton and Prosecutor Mark Musella will host a safety briefing for Jewish community leaders and local law enforcement officials on Friday, September 20 at 10 A.M. The months of September and October mark several high holy days for the Jewish faith including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah. This briefing will give faith leaders an opportunity to bring community concerns to the attention of law enforcement and also inform them about safety precautions law enforcement will take during this busy time of year.

Posted on September 17, 2019 September 16, 2019

Bergen County Historical Society Hosts Swearing In New Citizens

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Photos from Beverly Hashimoto (Martha Washington), Carol Restivo and Senator Weinberg.

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New bridge Landing NJ, President Washington and First Lady, ‘Patsy’ (Martha) prepare to greet and congratulate 24 brand new American citizens. A joyful moving ceremony as usual in the Steuben House at Historic New Bridge Landing. September 13, 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019 September 16, 2019

Schepisi Snags Big Endorsements

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River Vale NJ, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi received endorsements of the NJ State PBA representing our men and women of blue, the NJ State Nurses Association representing the lifeblood of our hospitals, our nurses, the NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council representing our skilled trades people and the Doctor Patient Alliance.

Posted on September 16, 2019 September 15, 2019

Murphy Signs Law Permits Owners of Sports Teams to Bet On or Against their Teams

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bill into law that permits owner of 10 percent or more of member team of sports governing body to place or accept wagers on certain sports events in which other member teams participate.

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This bill permits a direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of 10 percent or more of a member team of a sports governing body to place or accept wagers on a sports event in which other member teams participate when the owner’s team is not participating. Currently, a legal or beneficial owner of 10 percent or more of a team may not place or accept wagers on any sports event in which any of the other member teams of the team’s sports governing body participate. This bill would permit placing and accepting wagers on those events when the owner’s team is not a participant in the event.

Posted on September 16, 2019 September 15, 2019

Five Paterson Men Admit Stealing Over $300,000 In Checks From Dozens Of Mail Collection Boxes in Bergen

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Ridgewood NJ, Five Paterson, New Jersey, men have admitted their roles in a scheme to steal checks worth more than $300,000 from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail collection boxes throughout New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jerry Lake-Rodriguez, 26, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Co-defendants Ismael Alicea Jr., 26, Yerrisson Garcia-Rodriguez, 24, Brayan Ulloa-Ulloa, 24, and Johan Lake-Rodriguez, 27, previously pleaded guilty to separate informations charging each with conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Posted on September 15, 2019 September 15, 2019

Bergen Democrat’s Looking for a Straw Man pull the ” racists ,bigoted , homophobe” Card

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Hackesanck NJ, Bergen Democrats have jumped the shark in their latest press release . In an effort to hide Murphy Administration hiring practices faux paus , the Bergen Democrats have assailed Bergen GOP of being , you guessed it ,” racists ,bigoted , homophobe.”

There are no apologizes, from Murphy Administration officials for the latest round of anti Semitic comments from Murphy appointees or attempts to silence women over rape allegations .

Posted on September 15, 2019 September 14, 2019

Shooting Investigation in Lodi

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:

At approximately 12:04 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that a male individual was shot in the back in front of 201 Burns Avenue in the Borough of Lodi. The victim, later identified as a 19-year-old Lodi resident, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he remains in critical but stable condition.

The shooting is under investigation, which is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti. Prosecutor Musella would like to thank the Lodi Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.

Posted on September 11, 2019 September 10, 2019

Six-Figure Sick Time Parachute for Police Chief in Palisades Park

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Palisades Park NJ, The police chief in Palisades Park is retiring after a scathing review of the operation of his department, but only after he cashes more than $115,000 in checks for unused sick time. It’s just the latest example of a long string of abuses suffered by property taxpayers in the state, Senator Kip Bateman bristled.

“Sick time was never intended to be a personal retirement account for a select group of public employees, but here we go again,” said Bateman (R-16). “Another police chief retiring, and another six-figure invoice for the property taxpayers to deal with.”

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