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Bergen County Approves 2022 Open Space Trust Fund Grants

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the list of projects recommended for funding by the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee. With 70 grants in total, the nearly $18 million will support projects throughout Bergen County that will boost public access to outdoor recreation, conserve and acquire open space, and support nearly 60 municipal and county parks.

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Only 13 Percent in Bergen County Residents Support the Role of Parties in Shaping Primaries

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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ, New Jersey gives a greater role to county parties in shaping primary elections than any other state, but that doesn’t mean that residents like it. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, only 19 percent of New Jersey say that county parties should have a role in officially endorsing candidates and giving them preferential placement on the ballot, while 2/3rds oppose such a role.

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Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs Announce Arts and History Grants

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs are excited to announce that $500,000 of American Rescue Funds have been allocated to eligible Bergen County non-profit arts and history organizations and eligible individual working artists and historians who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity Gets Hit With Heavy Criticism over the weaponization of the justice system to disqualify candidates

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Hackenbsack NJ, State Senator Joe Cryan, a Democrat from Union County, has introduced legislation calling for an independent review and investigation of the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability for possible misconduct. Cryan stated “The office has acted unethically on a consistent basis and needs to be reviewed,” said Cryan. The law would also include possible disciplinary actions.

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Free Fishing Day Saturday, October 22

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Ridgewood NJ, fishing has never been better in New Jersey! Find out for yourself on this year’s second Free Fishing Day Saturday, October 22.  On this day, resident anglers can enjoy some of the finest freshwater fishing in the Northeast without needing to purchase a license or a trout stamp.

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Bergen Charity Bound $190k Check Intercepted and Deposited in Brooklyn

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that ADRIANO AVERZANO (DOB: 8/02/1983; single; unemployed) of 10 Clinton Street, Apt. 4R, Brooklyn, NY was charged with money laundering, theft by deception, theft, identity theft and conspiracy. This is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Ars Musica Chorale : Rehearsals for the Upcoming 57th Season Begin with Open Sings on September 6 and 13, 2022, in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  Ars Musica Chorale takes immense pride in announcing their upcoming 57th season, Grow, under the baton of recently appointed Music Director, Michael McCormick. Rehearsals for the new season begin with Open Sings on September 6 and 13, 2022, in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

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DEA Warns of “rainbow fentanyl” Used to Target Young Americans

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Ridgewood NJ, the Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States.  In August 2022, DEA and our law enforcement partners seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states.  Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.

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Local Assemblyman Introduces Bill requiring locked storage of Cannabis Products in Response to Incidents Involving Minors

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Wayne NJ, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R-40) today renewed his calls for safer cannabis storage in the wake of increased incidents involving children and teens accidentally consuming marijuana edible products.

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Marijuana in Ridgewood: Legalized for Medicinal Use Only

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In the past decade, there has been a growing movement to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. This is due to the many potential benefits that cannabis can offer to patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions. While there is still some debate on the matter, more and more states are beginning to pass laws that allow for the use of medical marijuana.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced two new measures to provide additional support for small businesses

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced two new measures to provide additional support for small businesses in an effort to fight inflation and further strengthen the County’s strong economic position.

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Bergen County Historical Society : Soap on A Rope Keeps the Deer Away from Your Trees

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River Edge Nj, from the Bergen County Historical Society a tip to keep deer away from young trees .To help repel deer, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Bergen County Historical Society has begun placing soap (Irish Spring) on the younger native trees that line the fences at Historic New Bridge Landing. The scent of the soap prevents deer from eating the leaves of the young trees so in turn, the trees can develop the strength they need as they grow. In late August cages will be put up to prevent fall deer damage. Interested in volunteering? [email protected]

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NJ Acting Attorney General , “Any Credit or Debit Card Surcharges need to be communicated clearly and in advance.”

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Ridgewood NJ , Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs has sent cease and desist warning letters to a combination of service, retail and restaurant operators in New Jersey. The letters alert merchants of their duty to disclose total selling price—including surcharges for using credit cards, debit cards or pre-paid cards (“Card Surcharges”)—to consumers.

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