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Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Bergen Man Held as Alleged Terrorist

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County prosecutors say a former captain in the Army from Wallington is being held until his trial after he was caught on a “reconnaissance” mission on the George Washington Bridge.

Daniel Czerepak, 29, made his first court appearance Monday and was ordered held at the Bergen County Jail. According to Bergen County prosecutors, Czerepak was allegedly caught two weeks ago trying to get to a restricted area of the bridge in Fort Lee.

Posted on October 3, 2019October 4, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Edgewater Man Admits Laundering Drug Money

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Edgewater NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to launder the proceeds of narcotics activity, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Bobbie L. Henderson III, 36, of Edgewater, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.

Posted on September 25, 2019September 24, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

“American Dream Mall ‘ aka Xanadu Opens in October ????

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East Rutherford NJ, we have heard all this before but the “American Dream Mall ‘ aka Xanadu is threatening to be open October 25th of this year .

It will bring thousands of jobs to the area , tourists from all over the world and promises of traffic nightmares for the next 10 generations.

First conceived in 2003 and most likely the single dumbest idea ever conceived by the state of New Jersey .Just what Bergen County needs another Mall. Originally the Sports Authority folly was known as Xanadu. Billed by Governor Christie as the “ugliest building in the world” it’s gone from one disaster to the next and one owner to the next over the past decade.

Posted on September 22, 2019September 19, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey’s Lawsuit Climate Ranked Among Nation’s Worst

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s lawsuit climate ranks 43rd out of 50 in a new national survey released today by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). This ranking is the lowest ever for the Garden State since the survey’s inception in 2002.

The 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey: Ranking the States, conducted by renowned polling firm The Harris Poll on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, questioned senior business executives about the fairness and reasonableness of state court systems.

Posted on September 20, 2019September 19, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

PSE&G Pruning Near Distribution Lines

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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G is currently doing some proactive tree trimming . This program is part of the reason PSE&G has been consistently named the one of the most reliable electric utilities in the region.

Many communities in New Jersey have lower-voltage utility wires called distribution lines. Unlike transmission lines, which are usually connected to large metal towers, distribution lines can be found on utility poles located alongside roadways or in easements along property lines.

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

WEST NEW YORK MAN CHARGED IN CLIFFSIDE PARK ATTEMPTED MURDER

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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSUE ORELLANA (DOB: 6/30/2001; single; unemployed) of 309 56th Street, West New York, NJ, on charges of Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, and Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose.

Posted on September 18, 2019September 17, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

CDC Launches Investigation of Lung Injury Associated with Vaping

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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance the inter-agency response to the current investigation into cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping.

“CDC has made it a priority to find out what is causing this outbreak of e-cigarette or vaping-related injuries and deaths,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield, M.D. “Activation of CDC’s Emergency Operations Center allows us to enhance operations and provide additional support to CDC staff working to protect our Nation from this serious health threat.”

Posted on September 15, 2019September 14, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Bergen County Sheriff’s officer arrested, Attempted to Help Inmates Escape from County Jail

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Hackensack NJ , A Bergen County Sheriff’s officer was arrested on charges of bring contraband and “implements for escape” into the Bergen County Jail, the county prosecutor’s office said.

According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office , the Bergen sheriff’s office received complaints on September 9 about corrections officer Jessica Stec’s behavior in the county jail. An investigation by the prosecutor’s office revealed evidence that Stec had “obstructed a governmental function and provided contraband to an inmate.”

Officer Stec has been suspended from duty and issued a summons charging her with one count obstructing administration of law or other governmental function; a disorderly persons offense; and one count of implements of escape or other contraband. She will appear for processing in Hackensack on October 10.

Posted on September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

In Government, Every Day Is Labor Day

If there’s a day of the year to notice the paradox of organized labor, Labor Day is it.

Ira Stoll | September 1, 2014

here’s a day of the year to notice the paradox of organized labor, Labor Day is it.

The paradox is this: even as private sector unionism has declined, public sector unionism is in some ways more influential than ever.

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Johnson & Johnson To Appeal Flawed Opioid Judgment in Oklahoma

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NEW BRUNSWICK NJ, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies today announced they will appeal the $572 million civil judgment entered in Cleveland County District Court in the State of Oklahoma’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. The Company is confident it has strong grounds to appeal this decision.

The judgment disregards the Company’s compliance with federal and state laws, the unique role its medicines play in the lives of the people who need them, its responsible marketing practices and that since launch, DURAGESIC^®, NUCYNTA^® and NUCYNTA^® ER have accounted for less than one percent of total opioid prescriptions in Oklahoma as well as the United States.

Posted on August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

It’s August and Its Still Hot Out there

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Ridgewood NJ, its late August and we are in for another round of extreme heat in many parts of the state this week. Here is a reminder of some safety tips for your family, friends and communities to stay safe.

Posted on August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

National Congressional Campaign Committee’s (“NRCC”) Puts Pallotta, “On the Radar”

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MAHWAH NJ, Frank T. Pallotta, GOP candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, released the following statement in response to the National Congressional Campaign Committee’s (“NRCC”) Young Guns “On the Radar” announcement:

Posted on August 14, 2019August 13, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

70% of All Those Applying for Green Cards would meet “Public Charge ” Criteria

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Star Ledger, out of 544,000 people on average applying annually for green cards, 382,000 (More than 70%) fall into the categories that would be subject to review of restricting issue of Green Cards, if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance.

Posted on July 28, 2019July 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Pal Park Man Victim of Hit and Run Remains in Critical Condition in HUMC

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Palisades park NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Palisades Park Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a hit and run with a struck pedestrian where the victim sustained serious injuries.

On Sunday, July 21, 2019, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the Palisades Park Police Department received a report of a fight in progress outside of 400 Bergen Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim lying in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim, a 33-year-old male, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Congressman Gottheimer Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Stopping Bad Robocalls Act

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Wyckoff NJ, , the bipartisan Stop Bad Robocalls Act, cosponsored by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), passed the House and will head to the Senate for a vote. The bill specifies that consumers should not face additional charges for having robocalls blocked through authentication technology and sets reasonable deadlines for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe regulations to help fight against scammers.

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