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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations launch Operation Stolen Promise to combat COVID-19 related fraud and other criminal activity

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Ridgewood NJ,  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced Wednesday the launch of Operation Stolen Promise to combat COVID-19 related fraud and other criminal activity. The operation intensifies collaboration with multiple federal departments and agencies, along with business and industry representatives. Surging criminal activity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic requires an equally robust investigative response to protect the American public.

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Driver Killed after Being Hit By Pascack Valley Line train

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New bridge Landing NJ, a driver died Tuesday afternoon after his SUV was struck by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County. The Pascack Valley Line train, which was traveling to Hoboken, hit the SUV at 4:40 p.m. just east of the New Bridge Landing Station near the borough’s border with Hackensack. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene . This particular spot had several train car collisions in recent months .

It was unclear exactly where the car was when it was hit by the train, which had only 10 people on board, including crew and passengers  Pascack Valley Line service was temporarily suspended at New Bridge Landing station while NJ Transit Police were at the scene investigating and substitute bus service was being provided between Anderson Street and River Edge Station.

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Frank Pallotta GOP Candidate for Congress Wants Congressman Gottheimer to Join His Constituents and Forego his Congressional Paycheck

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MAHWAH NJ, Frank Pallotta, Republican Candidate for New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, made the following statement in response to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) running out of available funds after Democrats blocked a clean bill that would provide for a $250 billion replenishment:

“While the leader of his Party holds up legislation that has so far given 1.6 million small businesses an average of $207,000 to keep their workers employed, Josh Gottheimer should feel the pain, too. Until he can motivate Nancy Pelosi on behalf of our district to go back to Washington and make a deal, Josh should forgo his paycheck – just as millions in our district will be forced to do without the aid of this program.”

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Ryan Ang : This Friday’s handle training sessions 3:30-4:00

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Rochelle Park NJ, Filipino-American teen trainer Ryan Ang is back at it keeping kids safe against COVID-19 by encouraging them to stay home and instead get basketball training online – and this very welcome news for basketball-crazy Filipinos as Luzon Island has been declared under quarantine.

The 16-year-old Ang went on live streaming over Instagram and Facebook live on Friday, March 17, 2020,(3:30-4:00) to provide free Ang1 Trainings on ball handling to his students and anyone interested in basketball.

 

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Reopen New Jersey’s State Parks

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Dear Governor Murphy,

We recognize the incredibly difficult challenges you face every day as our beloved State battles the COVID-19 crisis. We have and remain supportive of you and your Administration as we go through this trying time together.

Your decision to close our State parks, however, is wrong for public health and our State’s residents. Your complete closure of parks appears to be based purely on anecdote and without any data or health science to support that decision. As you have repeatedly observed, access to fresh air and exercise for our citizenry, especially during this stressful time, is paramount. For that reason, safely and responsibly using our State’s open spaces should continue to be encouraged, not prohibited.

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Top 5 Countertop Water Filters and Their Pros and Cons

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In the recent past, water safety has become a rising concern. As a result, countertop water filters have quickly found their way to a majority of people’s homes. First, water filters are known for their ability to eliminate some contaminants in the water, hence boosting both the taste and smell. Also, they are quite affordable as compared to adding whole-house systems. Besides, you can’t ignore the fact that water filters are easy to set up. This works to your advantage, especially if you happen to live in a rented place, and for a short time. If you are considering buying your first-ever countertop water filter, the high chances are that you are lost in between the many options available in the market. 

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Coronavirus transmission occurs during pre-symptomatic period

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Ridgewood NJ, A Brief Communication article published in Nature presents analysis on temporal trends in viral shedding in COVID-19 patients. The study included data from 94 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients in Guangzhou, China—including 414 total throat swabs taken as long as 32 days after symptom onset—to analyze trends in SARS-CoV-2 viral load.The study also included information on 77 identified transmission events, from both inside and outside China, to analyze SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics. The researchers observed high viral load in COVID-19 patients immediately after symptoms presented, which tapered off over a period of approximately 21 days. The researchers concluded that the viral load could potentially peak around the time symptoms present, or possibly slightly earlier. Based on the viral load data and case data from the 77 transmission events, the researchers estimated that 44% of the transmissions occurred during the index case’s pre-symptomatic period and that COVID-19 patients become infectious 2.3 days before symptom onset, with a peak in infectiousness around 0.7 days before symptom onset. The study does not evaluate transmissibility of individuals with asymptomatic infection, and the viral load data may not directly correlate to an individual’s degree of infectiousness. Additionally, the article notes that clinical treatment could affect viral load in COVID-19 patients.

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“Shelter and Snap!” Bird Photo Contest Encourages Aspiring Bird Photographers to Capture Images While They #StayatHome

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East Greenwich RI ,While global communities are practicing physical distancing, birds are actively socializing outside our windows, in our trees, bird baths, and feeders. Depending on where you live, birds of all species are migrating, singing, preening, mating, feeding, flying, and building nests.  KingBirder, the first online contest to combine the skills of birding with photography, wants you to capture photos of the birds you see safely from your homes or yard in its free bird photography competition entitled “Shelter and Snap!”

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Governor Murphy Sets Criminals Free

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Hackensack NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 124, establishing a process by which the Department of Corrections may grant temporary reprieve to certain at-risk inmates during the public health emergency. The Governor’s Executive Order creates the Emergency Medical Review Committee to make recommendations on which inmates should be placed on temporary home confinement through the Commissioner’s statutory furlough authority. All recommendations to place an individual on home confinement will be made after thorough review and consideration of the conditions that an individual may face in the community.“My Administration’s top priority is the health and safety of all nine million New Jerseyans, including those who are currently incarcerated,” said Governor Murphy. “The correctional setting presents unique challenges to social distancing, particularly for vulnerable populations. Allowing some of our most vulnerable individuals who do not pose a public safety threat to temporarily leave prison will protect both their health, and the health and safety of the men and women working in our correctional facilities. With this action, New Jersey will join several other states, and the federal government, in taking necessary steps to strike a balance between public health, public safety, and victims’ rights.”

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Now Open to All Municipal and County Employees 7 Days Per Week

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Paramus NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the COVID-19 drive-thru test site at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is now open to all municipal employees who work in any of the County’s 70 municipalities regardless of residency by appointment seven days per week.  Proof of employment within the municipality will be required.  Moreover, the test site is also open to all County employees regardless of residency with proof of employment.  All governmental employees must be symptomatic to be tested.

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The 4 Types of Tennis Racquets on The Market

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From uplifting your mood to strengthening your muscles and keeping you fit, a good game of tennis comes with an array of physical, social, and psychological benefits. However, the quality of a tennis game depends not only on the skills of the players but also on the racquets used.

However, finding the right tennis racquet is undoubtedly not as easy as it sounds. Racquet stores like Radracquetss have a wide variety of tennis racquets in store, varying with respect to features like the swing style, weight, head size, and frame stiffness. However, all racquets can be classified into 4 categories based on common characteristics, and being aware of these types can come to your rescue, allowing you to find the perfect one for yourself. Today, we will be taking a look at the 4 most common types of tennis racquets, so let’s get started.

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Governor Murphy Announces Acquisition of 15 Abbott ID NOW to Expand Access to COVID-19 Testing in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today announced the acquisition of 15 point-of-care ID NOW testing instruments from the federal government to expand access to COVID-19 testing in New Jersey. The portable, rapid testing machines will be dispersed to health care systems throughout the state, will be able to test for COVID-19 and process specimens in approximately 5-13 minutes.

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Package Thieves Take Advantage of Coronavirus Pandemic

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Norwood NJ, Norwood Police Department, advises to please keep a watch on your deliveries and keep your cameras rolling. The criminals are not staying home and they are after your packages!!

Please help us find this THIEF!! This man pictured below stole a package from a house on Demarest Street. If you know who he is, please call the Norwood Police’s Detective Bureau @ 201-750-8623
Thank you!

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Bergen Medical Company Agrees to Pay $43 Million to Resolve Criminal Investigation Concerning Misbranded Endoscopes

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Montvale NJ,  Pentax Medical Company will pay $43 million to resolve criminal charges based on the company’s shipment of four types of endoscopes for 18 months without FDA-cleared instructions for use and the company’s failure to file timely reports of two infections associated with its endoscopes, the Department of Justice announced today.

Pentax was charged in a criminal complaint filed today in Newark federal court with distributing misbranded medical devices in interstate commerce in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). Pentax has entered into a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) that will allow it to avoid conviction if it complies with the reform and enhanced compliance requirements outlined in the agreement. As a result of the conduct outlined in the criminal complaint, Pentax has agreed to pay a $40 million criminal fine and to forfeit $3 million.

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COVID 19 Response the Battle of the Healthcare Bureaucracies

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Ridgewood NJ, there have been various criticisms that the COVID 19 response on growing tensions between the federal government’s response to the growing US COVID-19 epidemic and state officials, including governors, but healthcare workers on the front lines are expressing concern as well.
We have also seen it with contradictory actions between our local, county and state bureaucracies.
In a series of interviews, STAT News elicited feedback from healthcare workers across the country regarding the COVID-19 response, and many reportedly expressed frustration with both state and federal responses. Their major concerns included delays in implementing response activities (eg, social distancing), spread of misinformation about the current state of the epidemic and response, supply shortages (eg, personal protective equipment [PPE]), and poor testing availability and strategy. Many healthcare workers feel that insufficient response by government agencies has put them at elevated risk. Additionally, reports continue about the US government “seizing” supplies ordered by states and hospitals. US President Donald Trump and other US government officials have previously called on states and hospitals to acquire their own supplies; however, some orders placed by states and hospitals have reportedly been diverted to the US government, and there appears to be little or no insight into how the government is using or distributing them.

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