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RHS Alum Will be Signing His New Book: Strength & Honor TODAY!

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Wayne NJ, RHS 1980 Alum Phil Ross will be signing his new book. Phil is a Professor, Combat Arts & Fitness Instructor, Podcaster, Blade Wielder, Author & Actor.:
A Guide to Street Survival and Strength: What will You Do When Trouble Finds You?
New Book! A Guide to Street Survival and Strength. The police are there in minutes when seconds count. Are you prepared to protect yourself, family or home? How will you respond when faced with imminent danger? Do you know how to avoid life-threatening issues?

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Tri-State Italian-American Congress Donates $50,000 to Fund Scholarships for Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Schools

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Newark NJ, leaders of the Tri-State Italian-American Congress presented a $50,000 check to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark; Father Stephen J. Fichter, the Archdiocese of Newark’s vicar of education; and Barbara Dolan, superintendent of archdiocesan schools, to fund needs-based scholarships for Catholic school students of Italian heritage during a special June 5 gathering at the Archdiocese’s Newark headquarters.

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New Jersey Police Warn of Wi-Fi Jamming Thieves Targeting Homes

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Florham Park NJ, New Jersey police are issuing a warning about a new tactic being used by thieves: Wi-Fi jamming devices to disable surveillance cameras before breaking into homes.

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Yearbook Antisemitism Photo Controversy Shakes New Jersey High School

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Apparently its No Jews Allowed in East Brunswick

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East Brunswick NJ, a yearbook photo controversy is causing a stir at a New Jersey high school and its surrounding community. The names of members of a Jewish student group were omitted from the yearbook, and their group photo was replaced with one showing Muslim students.

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The Battle Against PFAS in Montclair: A Community’s Call for Action

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35 very concerned residents of Montclair

In a concerning parallel to Ridgewood’s proposed Schedler field, Montclair is also grappling with fears of PFAS contamination from artificial turf. The Montclair Board of Education (BOE) and School District claim that the turf they’re installing is PFAS-free, relying on a 2019 test provided by their contractor. However, a 2023 test proves otherwise, and even the manufacturer admits the presence of PFAS. Despite this, the BOE has been unresponsive for eight months and has now taken delivery of the artificial turf containing PFAS. To add to the frustration, their lawyers issued a statement suggesting, “nothing to see here.”

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Late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. Wins Democratic Nomination Posthumously

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Newark NJ, for years critics have complained dead people were voting in New Jersey ,now they are winning elections. The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) who died on April 6th secured the Democratic nomination for another term in the House on Tuesday, despite his passing weeks earlier.

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Walmart to cut Hundreds of NJ Corporate Jobs and Requires Remote Works to Return to Office

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Hoboken NJ,  Walmart, the nation’s largest private sector employer, is making significant changes to its corporate structure. The retail giant has announced layoffs and a return-to-office (RTO) mandate, impacting its New Jersey operations. Public filings reveal that Walmart is laying off 237 corporate workers starting August 14, 2024, as part of a broader restructuring effort.

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Former Boy Scout Camp Employee Admits Distribution and Possession of Child Porn

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Lake Hopatcong NJ, a Morris County,  man today admitted possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Authorities Charge Three North Jersey Residents with Sex Trafficking Two Juvenile Females

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Linden NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice and the New Jersey State Police have announced charges against Desmond Bullock, 48, Andrew Zeleniak, 31, both of Carteret, N.J. and Heather James, 37, of White House Station, N.J., with human trafficking and related offenses for allegedly human trafficking two juvenile females at a motel in Linden in Union County, New Jersey.
The case was investigated by the Division of Criminal Justice, New Jersey State Police and Linden Police Department.

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Investigation Launched in Monmouth County Over Alleged Voter Fraud by Non-Residents

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Allenhurst NJ, an investigation is currently underway in Monmouth County to determine if non-residents have used their summer home addresses to register to vote.

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Bear Sightings in Haledon and Hawthorne

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Haledon NJ, there has been a bear sighting in the area of John Ryle Avenue in the Borough, which was confirmed by Haledon Police and Cider Mill and Goffle Hill road confirmed by Hawthorne Police.

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NJ Assemblyman Denounces Disruptive Anti-Semitic Campus Demonstrations

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New Brunswick NJ, Assemblyman John Azzariti issued the following statement denouncing the recent surge of disruptive campus demonstrations and warned of the perilous consequences:
“I strongly denounce the behaviors that have instilled an unacceptable climate of intimidation within our academic sanctuaries. The very essence of our educational spaces is under siege, compromised not by external forces, but by individuals who, cloaked in the pretense of peaceful protest, have engaged in actions that disrupt and endanger.

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Sixteen People Charged “Grandparent Scam” Conspiracy to Defraud the Elderly

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Newark NJ, sixteen individuals were charged in connection with a sprawling “grandparent scam” to defraud hundreds of elderly Americans out of millions of dollars, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced .

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Another Quake Hits New Jersey: Is the East Coast on Edge?

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Tewkesbury NJ, a small 2.9 magnitude earthquake rattled New Jersey on Saturday morning, just three weeks after a more forceful 4.8 quake hit the Garden State and surrounding regions.

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