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West Orange NJ, the global technical outage has led to the delay of some procedures at hospitals across New Jersey, while others using different software remain unaffected.
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Ridgewood NJ, systems designed to treat arsenic in private well water may be malfunctioning and endangering the health of people who count on them to keep their water safe, according to recent research by Rutgers University.
Continue reading New Study: Arsenic May Be Seeping Into Drinking Water Of NJ Homes
Continue reading RHS Alum Will be Signing His New Book: Strength & Honor TODAY!
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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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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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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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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.”
Continue reading The Battle Against PFAS in Montclair: A Community’s Call for Action
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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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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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Lake Hopatcong NJ, a Morris County, man today admitted possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Former Boy Scout Camp Employee Admits Distribution and Possession of Child Porn
Continue reading NJ Transit Police Help Rescue Man from Hudson River
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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.
Continue reading Investigation Launched in Monmouth County Over Alleged Voter Fraud by Non-Residents
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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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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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