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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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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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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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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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