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RAMSEY NJ, The Pallotta for Congress campaign released a short video taken from Governor Murphy’s Monday press briefing. In it he speaks of diversity and unity, before calling this the “ultimate Us versus Them moment in our history.”
Republican candidate for Congress Frank Pallotta said that for all his talk of “celebrating diversity” and “uniting America”, Governor Murphy continues to treat 12 of the state’s 21 counties as “Them”.
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Wyckoff NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips submitted testimony to the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities and the Homeland Security Committees Wednesday as part of the legislative hearings examining the response of utility companies after massive power outages during Tropical Storm Isaias.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco thanks PSE&G for reimbursing New Jersey customers for spoiled food and medication who went without power for over 72 hours after Tropical Storm Isaias. The move, which PSE&G announced earlier this afternoon, will provide residential customers up to $250 for food spoilage and an additional $300 for medicine spoiled due to lack of refrigeration. Commercial customers are eligible for up to $5000 reimbursement for food spoilage.
County Executive Tedesco asks that all utility companies follow suit and renews his call for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to adopt legislation that makes reimbursement standard practice.
“I would like to thank PSE&G for choosing to take this common sense action that will assist thousands of New Jersey residents at a critical time. This is a great step and I sincerely hope all other utility companies follow suit by putting the priorities of New Jersey residents and businesses first. I am also renewing my call on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to make this show of good will standard practice for future power interruptions,” stated County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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Hackensack NJ, Emergencies can happen at any time. Especially during the late-summer months along the East Coast where hurricanes and tropical storms can strike, leaving residents without power for extended periods of time.
One of the most important things to consider in a power outage is the items in your refrigerator and freezer. If you’re without power for more than a couple of hours, there’s a risk that food inside can grow bacteria to dangerous levels and medications can become ineffective. Here’s what you need to know:
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Forklifts are some of the largest, most dangerous equipment on any worksite. The massive machines require respect, but even more so, people always need to follow policy, procedure, and training when handling them.
A healthy respect and following the rules is only one layer of safety when it comes to forklifts. If little to no safety protocols are in place, accidents become negligence on the part of the employer. In the event of one, contacting an attorney to advocate on your behalf is the best path to take.
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Ramsey NJ, Frank Pallotta, Republican Congressional candidate in New Jersey’s 5th District released the following statement regarding the Historic Peace Agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates:
“Thank you to President Trump for helping to broker this historic deal. This is a great day for the security of Israel and overall peace in the Middle East,” said Pallotta.
“I look forward to so-called bipartisan Josh Gottheimer’s statement actually giving the President credit for this incredible advancement and his strong leadership, but we understand he may need to clear it with Nancy Pelosi first,” he continued.
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Bergenfield NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted using Facebook and other online web forums to cyberstalk victims, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Rino Diamante, 25, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini to an information charging him with one count of cyberstalking.
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Ramsey NJ, Republican Congressional candidate, Frank Pallotta (NJ-05), blasted Democrat Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell for blaming a Murphy underling while failing to hold the Governor accountable for more than 6,700 nursing and veterans home deaths due to COVID-19.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of FRANK SMITH III (DOB: 9/20/1982; married; unemployed) of 44 Crocker Mansion Drive, Mahwah, NJ; RAYMOND ULLOA (DOB: 08/06/1990; single; unemployed) of 61-63 Carmer Ave., Apt. B, Belleville, NJ; SANDY LEONARDOMATEO (DOB: 02/13/1996; single; unemployed) of 428 Franklin St., Elizabeth, NJ; and DONALD WALLACE (DOB:05/24/1995; single; Amazon driver) of 668 Clifton Ave., Newark, NJ 07104 on charges of Maintaining A Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility; YARITZA OCHART (DOB: 10/18/80; single; bartender) of 566 West 191st St., New York, NY and MICHELE CASTILLO (DOB: 01/18/1977; single; sales) of 65 Mariners Circle, San Rafael, CA 94903 on charges of Money Laundering; and JOIE SMITH (DOB: 07/03/1986; married; hospitality) of 44 Crocker Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 on charges of Possession With Intent To Distribute A Controlled Dangerous Substance and Money Laundering. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is calling on PSE&G to reimburse the cost of spoiled food, medication, and perishable commercial merchandise for all New Jersey residents and businesses who lost power for more than 48 consecutive hours due to Tropical Storm Isaias. County Executive Tedesco is also calling on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to adopt legislation that requires utility companies to make this standard practice, putting the priorities of New Jersey residents and businesses first.
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Hackensack NJ, , Bergen County’s coronavirus outbreak has led to a 31% increase in spending in the county’s 2020 budget, which comes with a 4% tax hike .The county plans to shell out $741,887,685 this year, a $177.7 million increase from last year’s total appropriations. Fortunately most of that amount or $172.7 million is being reimbursed by the federal government, largely with CARES Act money.
Continue reading COVID-19 Hits Bergen County Budget With Massive Spending and Tax Hike
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Lyndhurst NJ, Two New Jersey residents were charged for their participation in a multi-year $1 million embezzlement scheme, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.
Ruby Baroni, 53, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, and Rolando Veloso, 41, of Haskell, New Jersey, were each charged by a criminal complaint unsealed today in Newark federal court with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. They made their initial appearances today by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel.
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According to Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi yesterday’s , on phone update with Orange & Rockland regarding outages in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Although the response rate is less than optimal for anyone still without power, we have been told that 90% of customers will be restored by Tuesday August 11th. If you have live wires, your street is blocked, or you have a medical emergency necessitating restoration of power please reach out [email protected].
