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Trenton NJ, Legislation sponsored by Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee Chair Senator Troy Singleton, which would require the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) to allocate a certain portion of federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to certain high-opportunity areas, advanced from the Senate today.
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Hackensack NJ, Statement from Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco COVID-19 Presumed Positive Test-Bergen County :
“As I stated yesterday in my press conference ” we know the COVID-19 virus will happen in New Jersey and if it should happen in Bergen County we will be prepared and ready” now that a presumed positive test result has occurred here in Bergen County I have been in contact with Mayor Sokolich and have offered the full support of county government. Our Bergen County Health Officer has been in contact with the local health officer offering any assistance they made need. I have been in contact with the Governor Phil Murphy’s office and will continue to do so. As more information is gathered we will work with our local municipal partners to get it out to the public. Again, Bergen County, through its Office of Emergency Management, Health Department and other county agencies, are prepared and are taking all appropriate action to address the situation despite the very low risk COVID-19 poses to the general public.
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Ridgewood NJ, on the Facebook page, “Ridgewood Moms and Dads With Free Speech” Anne LaGrange Loving stumbled on the inevitable ,
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Hackensack NJ, according to Hospital official a Hackensack UMC patient with suspected case of COVID-19 tests positive for virus. Gov. Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver say that the first “presumptive positive” case of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has been detected in New Jersey, but still has to be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Washington DC, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement rebuking Chuck Schumer for comments the Senate minority leader made about Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Continue reading Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Threatens Supreme Court Justices
photo Gold Medalist, Vicky Hoy, (C) Women Junior Lightweight
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Westmont NJ, The Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Haddon Hammers at Haddon Township High School. The event attracted 13 clubs with 259 entries. Ridgewood Crew had 65 entries.
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Ridgewood NJ, Watch and listen to Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander’s publicly televised, 4 1/2 minute diatribe concerning the proposed purchase and installation of dog waste (poopie) bag dispensers in selected Village parks. Clearly this Village employee (yes an employee; not an elected official) does not like dogs and made every attempt to poo-poo the implementation of a simple program that many nearby municipalities have fully embraced. Thankfully, the Village Council did not heed her advice and will continue their discussion of poopie bag dispenser installations at a later date.
Getting insurance is something you should be thinking of right when you have landed your first job or when you have settled down. Insurance will make sure that your financial well-being, assets, and health will be protected in the event of death, damage or loss. Before jumping into the decision of doing this milestone, Here are some things you need to know:
Continue reading Need Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know First
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SADDLE RIVER NJ, Across Bergen County, historic homes bring a bit of old-world charm and an air of modern opulence to residential living. This is the case with the Van Buskirk Home in Saddle River, recently listed by Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey. Located at 164 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, the home is listed for $2.1 million.
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Ridgewood NJ, Formerly named Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen in 2012, owner Lisa May relocated the restaurant one block east to Oak Street, rebranded the name and expanded the menu to appeal to a wider audience.
Continue reading Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine a Culinary Adventure
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, Fair Lawn Rescue, and Fair Lawn EMS personnel all rushed to aid the victims of a two (2) vehicle Monday morning, 03/02, crash at the intersection of George Street and Hopper Avenue, Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Rescue personnel used the “Jaws of Life” to free the adult male driver of a black colored SUV from his vehicle. News sources reported that three (3) victims of the crash were transported by ambulances to local hospitals. Both vehicles involved in the collision were totaled and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. A crash related fluid spill was also attended to by Fair Lawn Rescue. A basic life support ambulance from the area hospital consortium assisted Fair Lawn EMS with triage and transport.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Rescue personnel uses the “Jaws of Life” to free the adult male driver
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New Bridge Landing NJ, the Bergen County Historical Society plans to loan their rare tavern sign to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Currently still on exhibit at the Steuben House. The portrait of Jefferson was done in his lifetime while he was president.
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Paramus NJ ,Fight For Freelancers New Jersey, a nonpartisan, grassroots group of 1,100 independent contractors, creatives, and businesses, has launched the sixth video in its series urging lawmakers to reject NJ Senate Bill 863 (S863) and instead enact a modern labor law that uses the IRS common law test.
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #31 was on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon, 03/04, motor vehicle crash within 30 seconds of its occurrence as the crash occurred directly in front of their fire station. The adult female driver of the 4-door sedan involved refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. A utility pole was damaged when the vehicle struck it almost head on. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the roadway.
Continue reading Vehicle Takes Out Utility Pole infront of Ridgewood Fire House
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