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Ridgewood NJ, both Bergen County and Passaic County were included in FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration. The declaration will allow individuals in the approved counties to register at www.disasterassistance.gov for direct federal assistance for Ida-related recovery, which may include home repairs, temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other programs to help recover from the effects of the tropical storm.
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Paramus NJ, The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark, which includes 74 elementary and high schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties, has announced its COVID-19 safety protocols for the 2021 – 2022 school year, which begins on September 8, 2021.
Continue reading Archdiocese of Newark Updates COVID-19 Policy for 2021 – 2022 School Year
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Newark NJ, The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Summer Space Camp Program by sending its largest and most extraordinary class yet to the prestigious Advanced Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.
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Ridgewood NJ, whether you plan to barbecue on Labor Day, Sept. 6 — or celebrate the more eccentric Barbecue Your Breakfast Day, Sept. 4 — outdoor grilling is a wonderful way to get together with your loved ones while staying safe from the Delta variant.
But which cities promise the perfect conditions for firing up the grill?
Continue reading Paterson New Jersey Makes Top 10 List for Outdoor Grilling
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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police on Monday August 16th at 2:20 PM, a Glen Rock resident reported being contacted by a collection agency over a delinquent bill from a wireless carrier. Upon inquiry, the resident was informed that the cell phone in question had been shipped to an address in Newark. A review of the account also detected other discrepancies showing that this was, in fact, a fraud.
Continue reading Borough of Haledon Computer Breach: Personal Information may have been Compromised
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Trenton NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced that Passaic County Surrogate Bernice Toledo has been criminally charged for allegedly falsifying a judgment she filed in order to make an improper appointment of an estate administrator.
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Montclair NJ, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lisa M. Adubato rejected the challenge to the Montclair Township’s 2021 leaf blower ordinance brought on by landscaping company Vito Dente and Dente.
Continue reading NJ Superior Court Judge Rejects Challenge to Montclair 2021 Leaf Blower Ordinance
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Ridgewood NJ, this is an Air quality alert is in effect from 11 AM Thursday until 11 PM Thursday. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality action day for the following counties ,Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union.
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Newark NJ, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Wednesday, September 8, at 5 p.m.
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West Milford NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief James DeVore announce that based upon an investigation by the West Milford Police Department, Andrew Canning, 31-years-old from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, was arrested in relation to a home invasion investigation that took place August 15, 2021, in the area of Beacon Hill Road and Manchester Lane in West Milford, New Jersey. Andrew Canning is charged with Armed Robbery, First Degree (2 counts); Kidnapping, First Degree (2 Counts); Aggravated Assault, Second Degree (2 counts); Burglary, Second Degree; Burglary, Third Degree; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Second Degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree; Theft, Fourth Degree; Possession of Burglar’s Tools, a Disorderly Persons Offense; False Imprisonment, a Disorderly Persons Offense; and Possession of Handcuffs, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
Continue reading Armed Man Holds Women Hostage During Home Invasion in West Milford
Photo Representatives of Suburban Propane and 15-Love.
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Whippany NJ, a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, today collaborated with 15-LOVE and provided a significant donation to supply necessary back-to-school supplies for more than 700 kids in the Capital Region.
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Hudson County NJ, the Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey announced that their “Outreach Fundraiser: Because the GOP is a BIG TENT” on Sunday, September 5th 1-4pm at The Kolo Klub (1422 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ), will have a kosher option purchased from Ma’adan.
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Hoboken NJ, On August 5th, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla publicly announced his offer of future employment for a newly created role to a sitting Hoboken City Councilwoman who was potentially opposing his slate in the upcoming general election. The new position being offered would commence after both the mayor’s and the councilwoman’s first terms end on December 31st, 2021. According to Hoboken Councilwomen Jen Giattino (Council Vice President) and Tiffanie Fisher, this violates multiple New Jersey ethics, civil service and criminal codes and they have requested in writing to the Office of Attorney General and the Local Finance Board to investigate the actions of the Hoboken mayor including violations of the following codes:
Photo “Screenshot of Facebook picture of Arango’s event Tuesday night, August 3rd”
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Jose Arango is once more actively working against the Republican Party and its interests. The Democrat-helping Chairman of the Hudson County Republican Party held an impromptu dinner on Tuesday night August 3rd with roughly a dozen and a half people on the same day and in the same county as the packed meet and greet for GOP Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. This isn’t the first time Arango has tried to harm other Republicans by throwing a last-minute competing event.
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Hudson County NJ, The Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey announced their “Outreach Fundraiser: Because the GOP is a BIG TENT”, for Sunday, September 5th 1-4pm at The Kolo Klub (1422 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ). The dinner will include guest speakers, great conversation, and food from the Kolo Klub as well as a kosher food option. Tickets for the dinner start at $150 and can be purchased here (use promo code “DumpMurphy” for the early bird discount while supplies last).
