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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Residents are required to clear snow and ice on abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm has passed. CBD sidewalk must be kept clear during business hours and completely cleared by 9 AM the following morning. Please remember that children are walking to schools and bus stops. Residents with corner properties are asked to provide pedestrian crossing access.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco says the County of Bergen is committed to keeping our residents safe.
Continue reading Bergen County Preps for Potential Snow Storm of 5-9 Inches
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Mahwah NJ, in the course of the most recent police recruit class, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) was notified by the Police Training Commission (PTC) that they had received information regarding alleged rule violations occurring at the Bergen County Police Academy (Academy). The Academy is a unit of the County of Bergen’s Law and Public Safety Institute and operates as a partnership between the County of Bergen, the BCPO, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The BCPO is responsible for all law enforcement training occurring at the Academy, and it is our responsibility to ensure that our police recruits receive the highest quality training.
Ridgewood NJ, Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place?
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Park Ridge NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County is home to dozens of historical and culturally significant sites.
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, on Friday, police departments throughout Bergen County initiated their annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to combat drunken and impaired driving.
Continue reading Police Start Annual DUI/DWI Ticket Blitz in Bergen County
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Hackensack NJ, in March 2019, Samantha Josephson, a resident of New Jersey, was tragically kidnapped and murdered near the University of South Carolina by an assailant posing as a Rideshare service driver. In response to this heartbreaking incident, the Josephson family established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, dedicated to promoting essential ride service safety education. A pivotal aspect of this initiative is urging passengers to verify the legitimacy of their driver by asking “What’s my name?” before entering the vehicle.
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Hackensack NJ, after mounting election failures the pressure continues to build on BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa to resign . The Save Jersey Blog is reporting that , “The hard-charging LD38 GOP ticket fell short of its goal last week by about 5,000 votes, but two of its candidates think the campaign may need to continue. This time, saving the long-declining BCRO from itself may be the new aim. Save Jersey has learned that retired Bergen deli tycoon Barry Wilkes and businesswoman Micheline Attieh are actively considering a run for BCRO chair and vice chair, respectively, ahead of next year’s chairman’s election.”
Continue reading Pressure Mounts on Bergen County Republican Organization Chair to Resign
Continue reading Gross Negligence and Incompetence Sighted in 2023 General Election in Bergen County
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Hackensack NJ, The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has officially confirmed a criminal investigation into the conduct of a sworn member of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. While details regarding the identity of the individual and the nature of the investigation remain undisclosed, a spokesperson verified the ongoing inquiry on Friday. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is cooperating with the investigation, as stated by the Attorney General. Unfortunately, no additional information could be obtained from a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office at this time.
Continue reading NJ Attorney General Investigating Member of Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of LUIS N. VAZQUEZ-ALVAREZ (DOB: 5/26/1986; single; unemployed) of 3213 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, and JUAN CARRION-TORRES (DOB: 11/03/1978; single; unemployed) of 701 S. 4th Street, Camden, NJ on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
New Jersey’s construction industry has witnessed a concerning number of workplace accidents. What’s even more alarming is that studies show almost one-third of these accidents could have been prevented. How? By using the proper safety steps and precautions.
This article will look closely at why these accidents happen and offer ways to reduce or even stop them. We’ll explore the reasons for these avoidable incidents and discuss solutions to ensure safer construction sites.
Continue reading How 30% of Construction Accidents Could Be Avoided in NJ
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Paramus NJ, League of Women Voters and Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey will host the Bergen County Commissioner Candidate Forum. Bergen County Commissioner Candidate Forum will be Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30pm . At the Moses Conference Center at Bergen County Community College (400 Paramus Rd, Paramus) .
Candidates: Agninshalah N. Collins (R); Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard (R); Rafael Marte (D-Incumbent); Joan M. Voss (D-Incumbent)
Submit a question to LWVBergen@gmail.com with COMMISSIONER in the subject line by 10/22.
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Cairo Egypt , Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Al Arabiya Cairo Bureau Chief Randa Abul Azm Q&A on the military operation in Gaza, US support Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself, Hamas atrocities , and humanitarian assistance.
This is taken from US State Department press release word for word ,no edits .
Continue reading US Secretary Antony J. Blinken: “Israel has the right to defend itself”
Continue reading NJDOT to Strategically Deploy EV Charging Stations in New Jersey
