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Ridgewood NJ, according to the CDC the people at the highest risk to have serious COVID-19 illness.
Older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Early data suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This may be because:
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Montvale NJ, A newly released poll shows Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali in a statistical tie with Democrat Josh Gottheimer and running stronger than any of the other Republican challengers.
“When voters learn that Gottheimer is against secure borders, votes 90% of the time with Nancy Pelosi, wants to raise taxes, and favors a government takeover of healthcare, we are confident that victory will be ours in November.” Stated Ghassali.
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) this week announced that it has issued guidance to school districts related to the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
While the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in New Jersey remains low, the NJDOE has issued guidance to increase flexibility for districts to provide home instruction in the event of mandated public health school closures related to COVID-19. Home instruction may include online instruction or through a contract with a neighboring school district.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced measures to prevent unscrupulous retailers from attempting to unlawfully profit from New Jerseyans’ fears about the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Continue reading AG Grewal Warns Retailers: Do Not Try to Profiteering from Coronavirus Fears
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Fair lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police report that it was shortly after 2 p.m. when the heavy-set black female robber “passed a note to the teller while keeping one hand in her jacket pocket and bringing that pocketed hand on top of the counter for the bank teller to see. This happened at the Columbia Bank on Fair Lawn Avenue. If you saw anything or have any information of this suspected pictured please contact us at 201-796-1400.
Every milestone that children achieve is celebrated and applauded by both teachers and parents alike, especially now that technology provides easy and simple means to document these events through videos and pictures. The same technology could help in aiding and assisting eager parents and teachers in teaching children how to read.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio said a ban on single-use bags approved by the New Jersey Senate today is bad public policy that will inconvenience consumers and put their health at risk.
“The bag ban is bad policy,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “It creates a major inconvenience for consumers, raises costs, has dubious environmental benefits, and raises serious health concerns.”
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photos courtesy of Glen Rock Fire Department
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Glen Rock NJ, At 1834 hours on Monday, the Glen Rock Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke on the second floor of a residence on the Boulevard. A second alarm was transmitted in route by 830 upon reports by GRPD of a heavy smoke condition. The main fire area was in the attic space of the home. Crews used a combination of interior and exterior attacks to bring the fire under control. Thanks to all mutual aid towns, including Hawthorne, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Paramus, Waldwick, Wyckoff and Elmwood Park. Also thanks to the GRVAC and Glen Rock Police for on scene assistance as well as Northwest and Central Bergen Mutual Aid coordinators and safety officers.
Continue reading Glen Rock Fire Brings In Multiple Towns to Assist
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Ridgewood NJ, Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Gerry Cardinale (R-39), Senator Jim Beach (D-6) and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21) would allow school districts to continue educating students remotely in emergency situations that require school facilities to be closed for more than three days.
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Ridgewood NJ,Mango Jam in Ridgewood is closing it’s doors after 20 years . It was announced on a Facebook post on March 3rd.
Posted on Facebook earlier this week:
“OH NO! After 20 years Mango Jam is closing it’s doors. It’s time for retirement !!! Beginning tomorrow, March 4th we will begin our storewide sale 30%-50% off. Come in and see us!!! Here’s some picks for you all to enjoy. Many fond memories of season’s past. So many great customers over the years. I will continue on with Mango Interiors doing interior design. Also, with The Ridgewood Guild at our new home at 55A E. Ridgewood Ave., above Victor’s Clothing store.”
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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republicans are walking to their talk of cutting the corporate business tax to make the state more business friendly. Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and John DiMaio are introducing a bill (A3754) with Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso that would gradually cut the rate to a flat 2.5 percent.
“The reason we need a tax incentive program to attract businesses is because taxes are too high,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “The simple answer is to lower the rate to a point that makes New Jersey more attractive financially than other states.”
Continue reading NJ Assembly Republicans Push Bill to Cut State Corporate Income Taxes
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Ridgewood NJ, A bill (A2959) recently introduced by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips would prohibit candidates and elected officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions to fund their legal defenses.
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Hoboken NJ, A Hudson County, New Jersey, woman was arrested today for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing affordable housing to residents of Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
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Trenton NJ, Legislation sponsored by Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Chair Senator James Beach and Senator Kristin Corrado, which would restrict how certain individuals can settle sexual assault and harassment cases, cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee today.
