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Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi puts out a warning for Bergen towns bordering New York state bail reform :
Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi Warns of Dire Consequences of New York Bail Reform for Bergen Border Towns
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New Jersey Bounce House Regulations – The Strictest in the Country
For those New Jerseyans that are parents or have neighbors with small children, they have almost certainly become aware of the very popular “bounce houses” that are features of birthday parties across the State. Despite regular news stories from across the country touting the safety hazards of these rides, they continue to rise in popularity, as they can essentially bring an amusement park feel into your backyard.
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Ready to Quit Smoking? “Quit, Don’t Switch” to E-Cigarettes
The American Lung Association reminds the public that e-cigarettes, or vaping, is not quitting smoking
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Ridgewood NJ, Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. There are 873,600 smokers in New Jersey and more than 63% tried to quit last year. New ads from e-cigarettes companies would have those smokers falsely believe that switching to vaping is quitting smoking. The American Lung Association is reminding Pennsylvanians that the Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit.
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“Stuck on Stupid” Media Fails Once Again to Properly Report the Facts of the Ongoing Terror Attacks against Jews
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Money NY, Grafton Thomas was named as the suspect accused of stabbing multiple Jewish people with a large knife at a Monsey, New York rabbi’s home during Hanukkah celebrations in Rockland County, New York. It was the latest in a series of attacks against Jewish people in New York.
The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be diligent with increased patrol of all houses of worship in Bergen County
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Hackensack NJ, Statement from Sheriff Anthony Cureton on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, NY:
This senseless attack on the Jewish community is yet another display of domestic terrorism which must stop. Regardless of your religious belief, we all strive to live a life free of hurt, harm or danger. My heart goes out to the Monsey, NY and Rockland County community and I pray for healing.
Attempts to dismantle our comfort zones is unacceptable and I am sure that the concerted effort of law enforcement and the community at large will change that dichotomy. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be diligent with increased patrol of all houses of worship in Bergen County, as we have done over the course of this year. It is our job to protect all residents. Hate has no place here and we stand against any attack in our community.
How To Make Sure Your Utility Bills Are Accurate
You probably have enough to worry about when it comes to finances (just like the rest of us) without having to be concerned that your utility bill is accurate. When we step outside and see the utility meters on our house, they offer cryptic information that some can find difficult to interpret without experience.
If you’re concerned about the accuracy of your utility bill and you’ve run into some surprises, there are ways to ensure that you’re getting charged appropriately.
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Benefits of Apartment Living
Apartment living has its own perks and privileges. But, many consider apartment living for its many benefits. For a lot of young people, it is a lifestyle worth considering. Those who opt for an apartment find several benefits of living on it, or much better compared to a regular house.
New Jersey Department of Homeland Security Says best to Pay Cash At the Pump
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Ridgewod NJ, the New Jersey Department of Homeland Security has issued a new warning about the safety and security of gas station card readers that could change the way gas stations in the state deal with fraud and stolen card information.
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The Pros and Cons of Using Session Replay Tools
Every online business looks for ways to streamline the user experience. A user experience which prioritizes ease of access, a fluid visual experience, and an easy to follow shopping path will all contribute to a customer deciding to purchase a service or product. Creating this streamlined experience does not happen overnight though. There are certain tools that need to be used in order to create a cohesive user experience that will lead to purchase. Some of the best tools for this are session replay ones. There are pros and cons to using these tools, but the pros vastly outweigh the cons.
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BERGEN’S BEST VOICE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT LOCAL STAR ONE DAY SINGING COMPETITION PREMIERING AT VAN SAUN PARK
NAME:
Bergen’s Best Voice
WHEN:
Thursday, January 2nd beginning at 12:00pm
WHAT:
Bergen’s Best Voice is a one day singing competition to find Bergen County’s best high school or college singer (All current Bergen County residents aged 14-23).
Assemblyman Robert Auth is Looking to Interns for his District Office
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Old Tappan NJ, Assemblyman Bob Auth who represents the 39th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly is looking for interns.
For Students its a great way to get involved & learn the legislative process. Are you interested in an internship with Assemblyman Robert Auth in his district office? We are currently accepting applications!
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How to Plan a Photo Shoot for Your Brand
Even the poor text under the well-shoot product photo can work properly, whereas the good texts under bad photos will bring a little of benefit to the product website or Instagram page. Accordingly, if entrepreneurs need to use Instagram or websites as a platform for product promotion, they need to focus on strong visual content and add the appropriate text below to increase the conversion rate. And here is where the Squareshot will be of extreme assistance to companies who regularly have to deal with product photography.
Squareshot offers not solely high-quality product photos shoot by professional photographers with years of experience but also the product retouching service that allows increasing the quality of photographs. The company will make sure to provide the professional lighting set by experienced photographers for the best photos’ quality. Proper lighting makes images more expressive, and beautiful. The properly-set studio lighting makes about 50 percent of the product photography success.
Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst Locked Down on Wednesday
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Lyndhurst NJ, on Wednesday around 9:25 am the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has placed Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst on lockdown due to a report of a suspicious item found in an elevator shaft. No student, faculty or staff can enter or exit the facility. Additional members of law enforcement have responded and are securing the facility. The Paramus and Hackensack campuses were unaffected by this lockdown. The College will provide further updates as available.
At 10:31 am the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the lockdown at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. Acting in an abundance of caution, law enforcement responded, secured and cleared the facility and determined no threat existed. The College thanks law enforcement for its expedient response.
Wealthy Primary Beneficiaries of SALT Tax deduction
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Ridgewood NJ, You may hear some of New Jersey’s representatives in Washington talking about how the “Middle Class” would benefit from a repeal of the SALT deduction cap.
And then there’s reality. A chart made by Congressman Josh Gottheimer tells the story he probably doesn’t want you to know.
The largest beneficiaries , the rich.
Tax Cut Caucus to Fight for New Jersey Taxpayers
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Ridgewood NJ, In order to force Trenton to consider the real concerns of residents, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso announced the creation of a tax cut caucus that would fight for state taxpayers who are overburdened by the Democrats’ tax-and-spend policies.
“It’s time we talk affordability and it’s time we consider legislation that would reduce taxes for citizens and businesses – these are the concerns of the citizens of this state and they are being completely ignored by the Democratic majority,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “I invite any legislator in the Assembly who wants to fight to keep families in this state to join our tax cut caucus. We will methodically review all pending taxes in New Jersey and make recommendations to cut them, or eliminate them, at every voting session in the coming two-year term.”
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