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Trenton NJ, While businesses and employees lose income from a drop in consumer spending and widespread closures, Assemblyman Brian Bergen is calling for a state tax holiday to keep businesses and people financially afloat.“The best way to help residents and businesses is to let them keep the money they have,” said Bergen (R-Morris). “Revenues are strong for the state right now. Government can afford a loss of income more than our constituents, and those are the people we swore oaths to represent and protect to the best of our abilities.”
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Ridgewood NJ , apparently Facebook fact checkers need to check their facts . In a recent post on the Ridgewood blog Facebook page ,we posted the following : Stay tuned to the Ridgewood blog bringing you breaking #news, all day long Stay up to date signup for the #Ridgewood blog eblast https://eepurl.com/bgt6T #NJ #NorthJersey #News #localnews
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Ridgewood NJ, the village council voted on Wednesday to approve a $51 million budget for the 2020 fiscal year which increases property taxes 2.2%.Village home owners will see an $85 tax increase for the average home assessed at $701,997, said Chief Financial Officer Bob Rooney.The budget vote was 4-1 with Councilman Jeffrey Voigt the sole vote against the budget.
Today, there are hundreds of feral cats roaming around the streets. These cats can be a mess in your backyard, for example, while they try to search for food and water to quench their thirst. If you are a pet lover, you may feel the urge to adopt the cat. However, with their wild behavior, dealing with it might prove challenging. So, what should be your reaction when you find yourself in such a fix? Here is an updated guide you must follow in dealing with the cat:
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Ridgewood NJ, small business in Ridgewood are struggling to survive in the Facebook group ,”Ridgewood Moms and Dads With Free Speech” Kayleigh Smith summed up the dire situation some of the local merchants are in:
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is pleased to announce that the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) has created a test to dramatically reduce the time it takes for diagnosing COVID-19. This is a major advance that will benefit patients, create a more effective triage system in our hospitals and potentially better control the spread of disease.
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Ridgewood NJ, due to the media hysteria over coronavirus events across the nation have been canceled .On Friday, the state of New Jersey recommended against large gatherings of 250 people or more, Bergen county schools have been closed, sporting events,concerts and religious services have all been canceled .
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Washington DC, President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the coronavirus, freeing up additional resources and funding as federal, state and local governments attempt to combat the rapidly spreading disease. The President made the announcement flanked by Vice President Pence who heads the Presidents crisis team , Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Dr. Deborah Birx, the State Department health expert and Doctor Anthony S. Fauci head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Ridgewood NJ, In the interest of public and staff safety, the Village of Ridgewood has decided to close the Ridgewood Library to the public effective
9pm on Thursday, March 12.
We will reassess conditions on Friday, March 20.
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Hackensack NJ, In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco just announced that the county schools will close and transition to online learning until further notice, starting tomorrow at 3pm. The county executive and officials had been discussing throughout the day the potential of closing the school districts. On Tuesday, Tedesco declared a state of emergency in the county, where there are 13 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus, which has resulted in 1 death.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, A Bergen County man was arrested today for defrauding lenders and corporations of millions of dollars by impersonating two bank executives interested in funding syndicated loans for global companies, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Matthew O’Callaghan, 43, of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, is charged by indictment with five counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. He is scheduled to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel in Newark federal court.
If you are a PC gamer, then you have definitely heard of the game Runescape. Originally released in 2001, this game has achieved mass popularity and has become a gaming staple for those looking for a free MMORPG style game. The game also features a paid members area that grants access to more skills, more features, and more quests. Because of the popularity of the game, several methods of making money have emerged.
