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As Hurricane Zeta Approaches New Jersey, PSE&G Prepares

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Ridgewood NJ, Public Service Electric & Gas continues to monitor the track and potential impact that Hurricane Zeta will have on New Jersey tomorrow and Friday. PSE&G has a full complement of staff ready to respond, has performed system checks on critical transmission and distribution equipment, and performed logistics checks to ensure the availability of critical materials, fuel and other supplies.

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Bergen volunteer firefighter Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

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New Milford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANGELO J. DECARLO (DOB: 6/13/1965; married; account manager; volunteer firefighter lieutenant) of 783 Princeton Street, New Milford, NJ, on charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography, Endangering The Welfare Of A Child, and Promoting Obscenity To A Minor. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Powerhouse Animal: 10 Wonderful Horse Facts You Might Want to Know

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Horses and humans have coexisted for centuries. Before, it’s used for combat, trading, and mostly for traveling. Well, one can definitely say that civilizations are built on the backs of horses. Today, horses are still essential animals and can still serve many industries, whether for pure entertainment or labor. Besides that, horses have also sped up communication between cultures and migration. 

For centuries, horses have helped countless people do work, specifically from hauling goods to plowing fields. They have also helped the spread of cultures around the world. From that, there is still more to know about these equestrians. So if you want to know more about one of the most domesticated animals in history, set your thoughts with these horse facts. 

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BERGEN MAN CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of OMAR A. FIROZVI (DOB: 10/26/1999; single; car salesman) of 13 Willow Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of Assault By Auto and Knowingly Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Bergen County Man Charged with Distribution of Child Porn

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Lodi NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged with distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Joseph Ganaro, 42, Lodi, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of distribution of child pornography. He appeared by videoconference today before U.S. District Judge Leda Dunn Wettre and was detained.

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NJ State Police Charge Four in Fatal Double Shooting at the Meadowlands Racetrack

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East Rutherford NJ,  Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today that the New Jersey State Police have arrested Tariq Gathers, 24, Victor Geslicki, 19, Nyshun Morris, 19, and a 16-year-old male, all of Jersey City, N.J. for the fatal shooting of two men yesterday in the parking lot of the Meadowlands Racetrack.

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Congressmen Gottheimer Receives 70% of his campaign Donations from outside his state, and nearly 80% from outside the 5th District

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RAMSEY NJ,  Frank Pallotta Republican Congressional candidate from New Jersey’s 5th District released the following statement regarding Josh Gottheimer’s Special Interest Donors.

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NJ State Police : 2 people killed in Meadowland Racetrack shooting

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East Rutherford NJ, NJ State Police report that two people were fatally shot in the parking lot of Meadowlands Racetrack on Route 120  in East Rutherford late Sunday.  Officials say one of the victims died at the scene and the other at the hospital.
New Jersey State Police say four people are in custody in connection to the incident.

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US Postal Service Has Advised all County Clerks in the State to send out ballots 10 days before the Election to give enough time for voters to return their ballots

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Hackensack NJ, The USPS has advised all County Clerks in the State to send out ballots 10 days before the Election to give enough time for voters to return their ballots. We will stop sending in-County ballots this Saturday, 10/24. Voters who contact our office by 1:00pm on Saturday will be given the option of having us send their ballots out by mail or be prepared for pick-up.

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Armed Bergen Man Charged with Aggravated Assault On a Police Officer

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARIO ARDIZZONE (DOB: 07/11/1976; single; unemployed) of 96 Farnham Avenue, Garfield, NJ on charges of Possession Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Firearm For An Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer, Possession With Intent To Distribute Marijuana, and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Bergen Man Charged in International Arms-trafficking Investigation

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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MATTHEW W. MORAN (DOB: 10/22/1971; single; employed as an iron worker) of 539 Jefferson Street, Carlstadt, NJ on charges of Possession Of Prohibited Weapons and Devices, specifically Silencers. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and Homeland Security Investigations under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jason J. Molina.

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Ramapo Indian Hills High School Goes Full Remote after 5 Cases of COVID Reported

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Dear Ramapo Indian Hills High School Community:

Yesterday we sent out a letter notifying the community of an additional confirmed positive case of Covid-19 at Ramapo High School. We have since learned of two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Ramapo in addition to the two cases previously identified earlier this month.

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Bergen County Prosecutor : Off-duty Saddle Brook Police Officer fled from an Attempted Motor Vehicle stop and led Ridgefield Police on a high speed chase

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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDRES MORALES (DOB: 05/10/1991; single; Saddle Brook Police Officer) on a charge of Eluding. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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