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Bergen County Home Rule: Political Legacy or Luxury?

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New Bridge Landing NJ, Bergen County, New Jersey’s most populous county, is home to 70 municipalities and 79 school districts within 247 square miles. How did Bergen become America’s most “boroughized” county?

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Why a Shed is the Right Choice for You

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If you want to build a storage shed at your home, picking the right design is the first step that you should consider. There are different types of sheds and while some are liveable, there are others that are not. With the right equipment and knowledge, you can develop your shed easily and this method is relatively cheaper. There are also many benefits that you can get from building a shed in your yard. Here are some of the reasons why a shed is a right choice for you.

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Riots and Protests: What America Can Learn From Israel

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Ridgewood NJ, The protests – turned riots and looting – have scorched the major cities of America in recent days and have left many Americans reeling and confused. After all, didn’t this start as a noble struggle against racism?

The nation of Israel has had vast experience dealing with similar rebellions, but there the lines are more clearly drawn, with less confusion. What can we learn from Israel in confronting this recurring powder keg, which seems to get worse every time it explodes?

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COVID-19 community mobile testing will serve residents in Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Franklin Lakes, Leonia, Oakland, Palisades Park, and Saddle Brook

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces the next four locations for the County of Bergen & Bergen New Bridge Medical Center community mobile testing program. This initiative which has brought COVID-19 saliva diagnostic and COVID-19 antibody testing directly to communities across the county, will serve residents in Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Franklin Lakes, Leonia, Oakland, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, and Saddle Brook in the next round of testing. To date, over 8,000 residents have received testing at 15 mobile testing sites across Bergen County.

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The Growth of Influencer Marketing

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Have you ever purchased something just because you saw someone you admire, know  or respect post about it on social media ?  The person who  motivated you in your buying decision is known as an Influencer.

Influencers in social media are people who have built a reputation for their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic. They make regular posts about that topic on their preferred social media channels and generate large followings of enthusiastic, engaged people who pay close attention to their views. While it’s a new phenomenon in marketing , many consumers may be more familiar with what we used to call  “celebrity endorsements” or on a micro level a referral.

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Car Won’t Start ,Battery is Dead What Now ?

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Maybe you accidentally left the lights on in your car. Maybe you got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the beach with the air condition on and your vehicle endured a sweltering hot summer heat wearing down the battery.  

Car batteries die for a variety of reasons including loose or corroded battery connections, persistent electrical drains, charging problems, constantly demanding more power than the alternator can provide, old age and even extreme weather. Remember that even leaving electronics like GPS or cell phones plugged into a car charger can drain the battery, too.

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Bergen County Executive Issues Executive Order Further Reopening County Park Amenities, Outdoor Dining, & Non-Essential Retail in Accord with Governor’s Order

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued an updated executive order extending the declared county state of emergency with modifications in accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s ongoing plan to relax restrictions on low-risk activities. Executive Order No. 2020-01G specifically addresses the reopening of additional amenities in county parks, outdoor dining, and non-essential retail.

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Alternative Burial Methods That Might Interest You

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When we think about burial methods we tend to think of the traditional options such as a church burial or burial in a cemetery via the undertakers. These days though, with space at a premium, there is often not enough room in traditional cemeteries which means either being interred away from your church or seeking alternative means. However, due to lifestyle or religious choices, this may not be an option so here we are going to take a look at some alternative burial methods that may interest you when you finally kick the bucket and say goodbye to the world.

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Competition: SEO Strategies From the Pros

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Search engine optimization (SEO) is solely dependent on your competition, as it’s a fancy word for the hierarchy of link placement when specific keywords are searched online. This means that your SEO efforts are only deemed good if they beat your direct competitors in the fight for that sacred first place. That’s why any professional in the field of SEO will tell you that you should be highly invested in every action your competitors are doing to get ahead of you. They’ll also tell you plenty of strategies that could improve your chances of getting ahead of your competitors with your SEO efforts.

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Former Bergen Freeholder Mitchell To Spearhead Effort Calling for By-District Freeholder Elections Instead of At-Large

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Hackensack NJ, The group ‘District Bergen’ released the following statement announcing its formation of an initiative to elect freeholders by district instead of at-large:

Today, a group of concerned citizens is launching the “District Bergen” initiative to bring more responsive representation to Bergen County government. The group will be promoting the inclusion of a ballot question in November 2020 to institute a Charter Study Commission in Bergen County, and will advocate for Commissioners who support electing Bergen County Freeholders by districts instead of at-large.

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Lawmakers Urge: Let’s Decrease the MVC backlog before Agency Reopens

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Paramus NJ, Let’s decrease the MVC backlog before agencies reopen, say lawmakers. Some motorists cannot register a car and new drivers are desperate to take the road test, but all are experiencing frustration that the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission has been shuttered since March 17.

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73.5 Million Americans Plan to Look for a More Pandemic-Proof Job

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Ridgewood NJ, About 73.5 million Americans plan to look for a job that is more pandemic-proof, according to WalletHub’s nationally representative Coronavirus and the Future of the Economy Survey, released today.
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GOP Candidate Hirsh Singh : “Law and Order must be restored”

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Linwood NJ ,  Hirsh Singh is the only Republican leader running for US Senate who attended march against Murphy in Trenton last year, all Trump rallies and MAGA beach parties, started Murphy Recall, attended all 2a rallies and major gun clubs, promoted gun rights shooting AR15 in campaign video, donated to Michael Testa and other Republicans to win 2019 Republican resurgence, never ran as independent 3rd party spoiler, has endorsement of Republican strongholds Ocean county and Cape May, won endorsement of Cumberland county where Senator Testa is county GOP chairman, endorsed by Conservative party, only one to have over 5000 donors at almost $500k raised, supported Trump from the very beginning, and is only life long Republican running!

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Reader says ,”If you are afraid to go anywhere because you will get sick , DON’T GO”

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“This is common sense people . If you are afraid to go anywhere because you will get sick , DON’T GO . As for the rest of us , don’t lick any shopping cart handles and try not to invade anyone’s personal space .
If Walmart can be open , WHY can’t our local dress shop ? Or Michaels ? Or HOMEGOODS ?!?!?!? What started out as protection for our population has morphed into a political ploy to force party change .
Open your eyes”

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How To Make Your Golf Game Better

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Golf is sometimes viewed as a less challenging sport that isn’t on par with other sports in terms of physical demand and complexity. But the truth is, golf is a pretty hard game to master with a learning curve that can be unforgiving to the inexperienced. Beginners are often overwhelmed by the number of techniques and exercises they should learn about, in addition to finding the proper equipment for their skill level and golfing style. But just like with any sport, practice makes perfect. 

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