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E. coli was detected in water serving Veolia customers in Fairview, Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Palisades Park and Leonia

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BOIL WATER PRIOR TO DRINKING WATER

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Ridgefield NJ, the Veolia water system recently detected E. coli within the distribution system. As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. A sample collected on July 19, 2022 and repeat samples collected on July 20, 2022, with results generated on July 21, confirmed the presence of E. coli.

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BERGEN COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY TO HOST NURSES’ SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER; CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF SERVICE

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Lodi NJ,  Continuing a 70-year tradition, the Bergen County American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are again hosting the annual George F. Axt Memorial Fund dinner to benefit scholarships awarded to nursing school applicants. The event will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Joseph M. Lane American Legion Post 136 in Lodi. Tickets are $15 each and include dinner, coffee and dessert. Dance music will be provided by a DJ. A tricky tray will also be featured.

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Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball on Saturday July 9th 11 am -2 pm

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Love baseball and history? 

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River Edge NJ, then bring your chair and sunscreen to Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball on Saturday July 9th 11 am -2 pm 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ 07661. Its the Flemington Neshanocks verses the The Enterprise Club!

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Emily Danahy of Oradell Receives 2022 Angel Award as Academy of the Holy Angels Athletes Earn Honors

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Demarest NJ,  Varsity lacrosse and basketball player Emily Danahy of Oradell received the Academy of the Holy Angels’ prestigious Angel Award in recognition of her exceptional spirit, dedication, and leadership. Danahy was one of six 2022 AHA graduates who were honored at the June 13 Parents’ Athletic Association Spring Sports Awards Dinner at Seasons in Washington Township.

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FRANK PALLOTTA VICTORIOUS IN GOP PRIMARY FOR NEW JERSEY’s FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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Ramsey NJ, for the second time in two election cycles, businessman Frank Pallotta has won the Republican Primary for United States Congress from New Jersey’s Fifth District, guaranteeing a rematch between Mr. Pallotta and incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer.

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GOP County Executive Candidate Linda Barba Rebutted the so called “zero budget” Saying Bergen has had a $70 million Dollar Increase in Spending in 4 years

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Hackensack NJ, last week we reported Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco presented his 2022 budget proposal to the Bergen County Board of Commissioners at their regularly scheduled work session.

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Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta Names Michael Devine as Senior Veterans Advisor to the Pallotta For Congress Campaign

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Ramsey NJ,  concluding a vital week in this year’s primary campaigns, Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta announced that Michael Devine has been appointed Senior Veterans Advisor to the Pallotta For Congress Campaign. In this role, Mr. Devine will oversee the Pallotta for Congress Veterans Policy Team and transform the platform into legislative action items once Frank Pallotta is elected to the House of Representatives in November.

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Bergen County Budget decreases the County portion of property taxes by $17.75

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco presented his 2022 budget proposal to the Bergen County Board of Commissioners at their regularly scheduled work session

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Bergen County Law Enforcement Steps Up Security at Houses of Worship

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and Chief Jason Love announced a county-wide plan to enhance security at houses of worship in response to increasing acts of domestic terrorism across the country. Additionally, in the wake of yesterday’s horrific elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Bergen County law enforcement agencies are dedicating officers to conduct additional patrols and be present at all schools.

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SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter

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Twp. of Washington NJ, SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter. If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. Don’t eat it.

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NJ Attorney General Launches the 2022 “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ,  as fatal crashes continue to climb in New Jersey, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click it or Ticket” enforcement mobilization targeting drivers and passengers who don’t buckle up. This year, a record 145 law enforcement agencies have received HTS grants totaling more than $890,000 to help pay for enforcement initiatives during the two-week campaign.

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Bergen GOP Mud Slinging Intensifies before Primary

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Accusations fly , who is the real Democrat and who are the biggest a$$kissers ?

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Hackensack NJ, the mud slinging continues at the Bergen GOP . While Republicans picked up seats in the 2020 election all over New Jersey ,the Bergen GOP stumbled and it would seem that winning Republican candidates in Bergen were those that distanced themselves from the Bergen County Republican organization . Lets face it if Republicans don’t win big this year , the Bergen GOP should just disband .

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New Jersey State Police Doing Commercial Vehicle Safety Checks Next 72 Hours

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Paramus NJ, beginning May 17, the New Jersey State Police will participate in a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume, commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.

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New Poll: Majority of New Jersey Voters and Parents Support Public Charter Schools by a 2:1 Margin

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Support is even stronger among Black and Latino voters; Trenton, Paterson, Plainfield and Jersey City  parents overwhelmingly support public charter schools

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Ridgewood NJ,a new statewide poll from Change Research released today by the New  Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) found that a majority of voters in New Jersey support  public charter schools by a nearly 2:1 margin (50% of respondents indicated support and 27% indicated  opposition), while parents surveyed have an even higher level of support (56% support and only 24% oppose).  Support for charter schools rises to a nearly 3:1 ratio among Black voters (58% support and only 20% oppose).  Support is also very strong with Latino voters (52% support and only 23% oppose).

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