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Air Quality Alert Issued for Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union and Hudson Counties , Possible Severe Thunderstorms and Potential Tornadic Activity

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” an approaching cold front will bring potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. Hail and even an isolated tornado is also a possibility.

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Lodi Used Car Salesman Charged After Making False Terrorist Threats

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MIGUEL A. BAEZ (DOB: 1/09/1978; married; used car salesman) of 69 Avenue F, Lodi, New Jersey on a charge of False Public Alarm. The arrest was a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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5 Charged in Fatal Route 17 Hit and Run

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that ARDIAN HOTI (DOB: 5/11/1998; single; restaurant employee) of 109 Hobart Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ; FERO HOTI (DOB: 04/01/1997; single; unemployed) of 109 Hobart Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ; JULIO PENA (DOB: 3/01/1998; single; unemployed) of 73 Hackensack Avenue, Ridgefield Park, NJ; CHRISTIAN REYES (DOB: 10/14/1998; single; sales representative) of 12 East Winant Avenue, Ridgefield Park, NJ; and KEVIN AGUDELO (DOB: 12/23/1998; single; retail sales) of 132 Teaneck Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ have been charged with Aggravated Manslaughter and Endangering an Injured Victim. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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38-year-old pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle on Route 17

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information as to the investigation of fatal crash in Lodi .

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County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website in June of 2021.

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Construction Worker Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child and Attempting to Bribe a Witness

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MILTON P. CARCHIPULLA (DOB: 5/13/1982; single; self-employed construction worker) of 234 Lakeview Avenue, 2nd Floor, Paterson, New Jersey on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Witness Tampering and Bribery. The arrest was a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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Field Station: Dinosaurs signs five-year lease at Overpeck Park in Leonia

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners made some new friends  on Friday May 14th ,joining Guy Gsell, executive producer of Field Station: Dinosaurs to celebrate National Dinosaur Day and sign a five-year lease at Overpeck Park in Leonia.

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Senator Holly Schepisi says, “There’s absolutely no justification for Governor Murphy to maintain burdensome restrictions that are not supported by science.”

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River Vale NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi said Governor Phil Murphy should follow updated guidance issued yesterday by the CDC to remove mask and social distancing requirements for those who are vaccinated.

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Walmart Says No Masks for Vaccinated Staff ,offers $75 bonus for getting vaccinated

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Two new reasons to get vaccinated!

To: All U.S.-based associates
From: John Furner, President and CEO – Walmart U.S.; Kath McLay, President and CEO – Sam’s Club; and Dr. Cheryl Pegus, Executive Vice President – Health and Wellness

We’re encouraging all associates to get vaccinated and help end this pandemic. Do it for your health, your family, your friends, your community and your country – let’s help reach our national vaccination goals by the Fourth of July.

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June 5 is Free Fishing Day, save money when introduce a friend or family member to fishing with a Buddy License

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Ridgewood NJ, The spring trout stocking program met and exceeded the annual baseline of 570,000 trout with a total of 597,150 stocked. This included 5,745 breeders averaging 15.4″ and another 1,880 beauties averaging 20.2″ The average production fish size was 11.3″, making this spring’s fish some of the largest ever. Many waters will hold trout into the summer, and others provide year-round trout fishing – see the Spring Trout Fishing page for details. And if  you enjoy fishing for other species, there’s the new Great Fishing Close To Home App to get you where the fish are.

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The Most Important Equipment Your Medical Facility Should Invest In

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The equipment that will be important to your practice will change over time. If you’re just starting your medical practice, the equipment you will need will be different to when your practice is more mature. 

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Bergen County SWAT and Elmwood Park Police Subdue Knife Wielding Man

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Elmwood Park NJ, the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team was assembled to assist Elmwood Park Police subdue an adult male who had threatened two (2) Elmwood Park police officers with a knife after they attempted to enter his home for purposes of performing a requested welfare check on Saturday afternoon, 05/08. Following a hours long stand off, SWAT Team personnel stormed the man’s residence after deploying several tear gas canisters, and seized him without further incident. Elmwood Park Fire Department units were also at the scene, along with multiple BLS and ALS emergency medical service units. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office assisted Elmwood Park Police with traffic and crowd control.

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Drug Bust : Interstate 95 Motor vehicle Stop in Ridgefield Reveals Approximately 100 pounds of Marijuana

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JIN CHENG CHEN (DOB: 6/16/1989; single; unemployed) of 658 52ND Street, Brooklyn, NY on drug related offenses. The arrest 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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Bergen Company Bookkeeper Diverted Approximately $1.1 million of Company Monies to Her Own Personal Accounts

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARIBEL RIOS aka MARIBEL ROCHE (DOB: 12/02/1969; married; bookkeeper) of 75 Lasalle Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on charges of Money Laundering and Theft. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bogota Police Department under the direction of Chief Daniel Maye.

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BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES MAY REGIONAL MOBILE TESTING AND VACCINATION LOCATIONS

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Hackensack NJ,  The County of Bergen is teaming up with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to host five regional mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations for the month of May. This effort continues our shared mission of bringing equitable vaccine access to communities across Bergen County.

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