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Bergen County Republican Organization’s Back Room Deal a “corrupt and outdated practice worthy of an episode from Boardwalk Empire.”

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MAHWAH NJ,  Frank Pallotta, Republican Candidate for New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, made the following statement in response to Bergen County Republican Organization (“BCRO”) Chairman Jack Zisa’s unilateral decision to award the line to perennial loser and indebted candidate John McCann:

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New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Calls On Governor To Open Sporting Good Stores, Vows To Continue Being “Social Distance Champions”

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The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance on Thursday released a statement urging Governor Murphy and the State of New Jersey to support sportsmen and outdoor sports during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Lets face it fishing is and always will be the ultimate in “social distancing” and frankly that’s the whole point of being an outdoor sportsman .

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Car Takes Out Utility Pole on West Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, The adult female driver of a BMW sedan sustained non life threatening injuries during a Friday morning, 04/03, crash in which a utility pole was severed near 60 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services also responded to the incident. The crash forced the closure of a portion of West Ridgewood Avenue for several hours while utility crews worked to restore services.

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Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal : If You Threaten a Cop with COVID-19, We will Throw the Book at You

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that the Attorney General’s Office has taken over prosecution of six cases and is filing upgraded charges against defendants who allegedly threatened police officers by spitting or coughing at them and claiming to have COVID-19.

“Last week, I said the time for warnings is over and those violating the COVID-19 emergency orders will face strong law enforcement action,” said Attorney General Grewal.  “Police all across New Jersey are making good on that vow by charging violators with crimes. Now, with the cases being announced today, we’re letting our dedicated officers know that we have their backs as they work tirelessly to maintain public safety and health at this difficult time.”

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Fascism 101 : Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Authorizing Commandeering of Property Such as Medical Supplies

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TRENTON NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 113, authorizing the New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management to use the Governor’s full authority under the Disaster Control Act to commandeer personal services and/or real or personal property.  This includes medical supplies and equipment from private companies and institutions in order to help meet the continued need for ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the State in hospitals, health care facilities, and emergency response agencies due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.

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Factors To Consider When Bringing Your Furry Friend On Holiday Vacation

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Most trips tend to be fun when they are in the company of a pet. The vacation might be stressful for the pet, but provided that you are organized during the preparation; the trip could end up being enjoyable. When planning for that vacation with the pet, you need to do more than just loading the animal at the back seat. You need to consider these factors when preparing that pet for the dream vacation.

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Stop & Shop to Donate Meals Each Day To Healthcare First Responders Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood

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Quincy, Mass,  Stop & Shop today announced that, starting immediately, it will be donating 5,000 free fresh meals every day for healthcare first responders in some of the areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using its substantial food production capacity and extensive regional delivery network, the meals will be provided every day to:

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Urgent business, employee relief package Needed for New Jersey

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MIDLAND PARK NJ,  In light of a business survey that found 45 percent of employers would close within three weeks, and over 83 percent within 11 weeks, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips said he will work on providing state-level relief for businesses. He says the best way to start is ensuring current-year income will last beyond the pandemic.

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What Will be the Long term Impact of Coronavirus “accidental homeschooling”on Public Education ?

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Ridgewood NJ, currently, 124,000 schools are closed nationwide, forcing more than 55 million children to school from home for the time being. In an effort to slow the spread of the pandemic, some states have even decided to keep schools closed for the remainder of the school year. More than ever, “ We’re All Homeschoolers Now.”
Something to think about with a $115 million Ridgewood school budget vote coming up >

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Village of Ridgewood COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 4/2/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

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Bicyclist Collides with Car at the Intersection of Grove Street and South Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire department, and Ridgewood EMS personnel rushed to aid an adult male who was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Grove Street and South Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood early Thursday evening, 04/02. EMTs staffing a passing Fair Lawn EMS ambulance attended to the victim until Ridgewood units arrived at the scene. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted evaluating the victim’s injuries at the scene. Police did not indicate whether any summonses were/would be issued in connection with the incident. The wrecked bicycle was transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters.

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To Mask or Not to Mask that is the Question ?

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security following recent announcements that the US CDC is considering recommendations for the general public to wear masks or face coverings, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) published a commentary written by two doctors from the University of Illinois at Chicago that discourages universal mask use for the general public. The authors identify several potential pitfalls for such a policy without sufficient benefit. They argue that there is insufficient evidence these masks reduce transmission among the general public, that such recommendations could reduce healthcare worker access to surgical masks, and that wider use of masks could lead the general public to relax social distancing measures unnecessarily due to a false sense of security from the masks. The article comes amid media reports that some hospitals are discouraging or prohibiting personnel from wearing masks and other PPE when not treating patients, due in part to ongoing supply shortages. These policies have received pushback from some clinicians who feel they require the additional protection while at work, and other hospitals have implemented mandatory universal mask policies.

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Obamacare Medical Device Tax Sent Domestic Production Overseas Leaving US Vulnerable

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Ridgewood NJ,  according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security the US government officials, including representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and US President Donald Trump, have confirmed that the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is running low on supplies and equipment. The SNS maintains inventory of a myriad of supplies and equipment—including pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment (PPE), and ventilators—for rapid deployment during emergencies; however, it “was never…designed to fight a 50-state pandemic.” While products are being shipped to states and health systems directly from manufacturers and distributors in the commercial market, states are still struggling to obtain necessary supplies and equipment. There are numerous reports that states are bidding against each other, as well as foreign competitors, to secure materiel to support their response activities, and multiple governors have called on the federal government to provide additional support. The US government has reportedly shipped millions of pieces of equipment and other supplies nationwide, but it appears that the available inventory has been insufficient, and domestic production has not scaled up quickly enough to meet the existing demand. As the US epidemic continues to grow, so too, will the demand, which will inevitably place even more strain on existing resources.

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 14 ,Due to COVID 19

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April 2, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

During times of adversity and stress, I find myself thinking of others who are going through the same experience, but in this case, I am particularly aware of those who are on the front line in a much riskier position than myself. I think of the medical community who took an oath to treat any patient who needs care, even when that care puts them in harm’s way.

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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise

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PITTSBURGH PA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists today announced a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. When tested in mice, the vaccine, delivered through a fingertip-sized patch, produces antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 at quantities thought to be sufficient for neutralizing the virus.

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