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Trenton NJ, When New Jersey’s legislature tried to codify the ABC test in the 2019-20 session, large and small businesses responded with an uproar. California enacted a similar bill in January 2020, and the result was widespread income loss and economic devastation to thousands of independent contractors, from court reporters to musicians. The US House of Representatives is voting today on the PRO Act, which includes the same regressive ABC test as the New Jersey and California legislation. Fight for Freelancers New Jersey, a nonpartisan, grassroots group of independent contractors, creatives and businesses, demands that federal legislators vote no on the PRO Act as long as it contains the ABC test.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners have announced that the County has partnered with EZ RIDE to provide seniors age 60 and over with rides for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY AND EZ RIDE PARTNER TO GIVE SENIORS RIDES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
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Ridgewood NJ, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is joining fish and wildlife agencies nationwide to alert consumers about aquarium products that may be infested with invasive Zebra Mussels that have been found in “moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America.
by Bridget Small
Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC
If you used MoneyGram to send money to a scammer between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, you may get a prefilled claim form in the mail soon. The claim forms, from claims administrator Gilardi & Co. LLC, are the first step in distributing money from the $125 million settlement with the FTC in 2018. In that case, the FTC and US Department of Justice (DOJ) charged that MoneyGram failed to meet agreements to crack down on consumer fraud involving money transfers.
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Garfield NJ, with the passing of marijuana legalization in New Jersey many municipalities are not sure what the best possible course of action is. Should New Jersey towns embrace legalization or shun it ?
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Hackensack NJ, The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the addition of four members to the Board of Trustees and the appointment of four members to the newly created Environmental Advisory Board.
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River Vale NJ , It is with great pleasure that the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) announced today that Holly Schepisi and Bob Auth will be running as a team for the 39th Legislative District. Holly will carry the BCRO banner for the State Senate and Bob Auth will seek to continue his excellent service as a member of the State Assembly.
Continue reading Auth & Schepisi Continue to Put the People of Bergen County First
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Cresskill NJ, man was charged today with tax evasion for calendar years 2014 to 2016, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
David Kushner, 55, of Cresskill, New Jersey, was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of tax evasion. He will be arraigned at a later date.
Continue reading Cresskill Hedge Fund Co-Founder Charged with Tax Evasion
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East Rutherford NJ, The American Dream Mall in East Rutherford is facing more challenges. American Dream, LLC., the Triple Five company that owns the American Dream site, has filed a lawsuit against Villa Restaurant Group for breaching its contract. Villa Restaurant Group signed a lease in June 2015 to open a Green Leaf and Tony + Benny’s Pizza Parlor in the mall, but construction is still not complete. A number of construction companies have filed liens against the property saying that they are owed nearly $41 million for work completed.
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Midland Park NJ, When Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, she envisioned an organization that would prepare girls to meet their world with courage, confidence, and character. At 51 Low sparked a worldwide movement inspiring girls to embrace their individuality, strength, and intellect. Continue reading Code Ninjas Offers Free Coding Sessions in the Honor of Girl Scout Day and in Honor of the First Computer Programmer Who Happened to Be a Woman
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County spent more than half a million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads telling residents to mask up, get tested. The county ran even coronavirus-related television ads last year on about 20 channels urging viewers to wear masks, adhere to social distancing guidelines, apply for emergency loans, get tested and get vaccinated.
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East Rutherford NJ, NJ TRANSIT continues advancing the “Innovation Challenge” project, moving it into the next phase of the development process. Today the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to develop an inventive and original solution to increase mass transit capacity between the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station at Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Complex.
