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Voters also want Gas Tax and Registration Revenues Used for Roads and Bridges – not Subsidizing NJ Transit
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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, according to the latest results from the FDU Poll, sponsored by the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, New Jersey voters support the recently passed fees on electric vehicles by more than a 2 to 1 margin. The survey questions, which monitored the opinions of voters on transportation funding, also show that a majority of voters (58-34) want gas tax and vehicle registration revenues to be dedicated to funding roads and bridges, rather than used to subsidize New Jersey Transit.
Continue reading The Majority of NJ Voters Support Increased Fees for EVs
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Hackensack NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,with the religious holiday of Passover around the corner (Evening of Mon, Apr 22, 2024 – Tue, Apr 30, 2024) , this morning the county executive attended Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s Annual High Holy Day security briefing which brought together community leaders and law enforcement representatives from across our region to talk about public safety.
Continue reading Bergen County Ups Security for the Passover Holiday
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Hackensack NJ,with nothing left to lose Jack Zisa is stepping down from his position as head of the party and has thrown his support behind Jack DeLorenzo of Hasbrouck Heights to succeed him.
Continue reading Nothing Left to Lose : Jack Zisa is stepping down as Chair of Bergen GOP
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Hackensack NJ, During last Wednesday’s work session of the Board of County Commissioners, County Executive James Tedesco unveiled Bergen County’s 2024 budget, which reflects a 2.27% increase over the current budget. This uptick translates to an annual rise of $32.02 in the tax bill for the average assessed home valued at $530,000.
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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, flood watch is now in effect from Saturday morning through late Saturday night for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including Bergen , Passaic and Hudson counties. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas, especially in poor drainage and urban regions.
Continue reading Flood Watch For Bergen County Starting Saturday Morning
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Ridgewood NJ, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions from passenger cars and light trucks as part of a broader strategy to shift the United States towards electric vehicles.
Continue reading EPA Limits Consumer Choice By Curbing Tailpipe Emissions
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Ridgewood NJ, in a video announcement on Thursday, Senator “Gold Bar” Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) revealed his intention to explore the possibility of running as an independent candidate for his seat, despite facing pressure from within his own party to resign over his indictments.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service ,in Bergen County the combination of an anomalously dry airmass and gusty northwest winds around 25 mph will result in an enhanced risk of wildfire spread through early this evening. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent during this time frame.
Its Over Folks ………………….
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey moves toward socialism and elimination of private property advaning a legislative proposal that could revolutionize how mandatory affordable housing units (socialism) are determined for municipalities, with the Senate passing the bill on Monday along party lines. Governor Phil Murphy is anticipated to sign the bill into law, heralded as a pivotal reform for one of the nation’s most expensive states.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Bergen County till Sunday morning.
Continue reading FLOOD WATCH IN BERGEN REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
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Hackensack NJ, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa faces even more challenges, as candidate withdraws from candidacy for the position of Bergen County Commissioner. Zisa faces a whole host of challenges which include lack of donors ,inability to mount an effective campaign , lack of serious candidates and a serious lack of credibility.
Continue reading Republican Candidate Withdraws from County Commissioner Race
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Twp.of Washington NJ, Pharmacies nationwide are facing delays in fulfilling prescription orders following a cyber attack targeting one of the country’s leading health-care technology firms.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, AT&T experienced a widespread network outage on Thursday morning, affecting many customers across the United States. Users were unable to make calls, send texts, or access the internet. By late morning, AT&T reported that most of its network had been restored.
Continue reading AT&T Suffers Nationwide Cellular Phone Outage
