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Stop Spreading the Coronavirus and Start Spreading “Positivity”

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Rochelle Park NJ, Ryan Ang, 16, from Rochelle Park, N.J. is a sought-after basketball trainer, possibly the youngest in the state. He has 40 clients,  the youngest is 7 and the oldest are in their 40s . Ryan teaches them how to dribble, pass, rebound, and shoot. He has trained at least five local teams.

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Americans Gaining Confidence in Public Health System

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Rasmussen Reports , Americans are more concerned about their personal safety when it comes to the coronavirus, but they’re regaining confidence in the U.S. public health system to tackle the disease.

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Department of Homeland Security : Real ID for travel will be delayed one year

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The requirement for Americans to obtain a Real ID for travel will be delayed one year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday.

Americans will now have until Oct. 1, 2021, to get Real ID Act compliant identification needed to board commercial flights, enter federal buildings or gain access to American nuclear plants.

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Maintaining “Social Distancing” even on Basketball Courts and Play Grounds

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Hillsdale NJ, according to the Hillsdale Police Department but this could apply to any town in Bergen County ,”Parents, we get it, it’s a beautiful day outside and you have had enough of the kids inside the house, so you agree to let them go shoot hoops for a little while at the park. Problem is, they have probably spoken to all of their friends, whose parents have joyfully agreed to let their kids air out by shooting hoops at the park as well, not knowing that a group has been formed and is meeting up.”

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Village of Ridgewood to suspend enforcement of the plastic bag ban given the unprecedented circumstances

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Ridgewood NJ , according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M Hache , “We were notified earlier today by Stop and Shop that they will be running our of paper bags by the weekend due to the increased volume of shoppers during this pandemic emergency. Unfortunately there is a national shortage of paper bags and it is unclear as to when their stock of paper will be replenished. Stop and Shop will have to temporarily switch to plastic until such time their bag supply is replenished. The Village will work with them and suspend enforcement of the plastic bag ban given the unprecedented circumstances. We encourage shoppers to use reusable bags whenever possible.”

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CBS New York : Ridgewood Restaurant Owner Delivering diners for the Doctors , Nurses and EMS Volunteers

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Ridgewood NJ, They say mom knows best, and one nurse’s mom is making meals, with love, for healthcare workers on the front lines very day in the fight against the coronavirus; CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reports.

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine and Park West Deliver 40 gourmet diners for the Doctors and Nurses at Valley Hospital
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Ridgewood Restaurant Owner helping the EMS Volunteers on the front lines……
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Ridgewood Police Warn Residents Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information

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Ridgewood NJ, Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 9 ,Due to COVID 19

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Dear Ridgewood School Community,

We are starting to receive calls and emails concerning RPS families and employees with positive COVID-19 results. From what I hear, these individuals started having symptoms after school was closed. When someone tests positive for the virus, the appropriate public health department is notified and follows up with the individual. These investigations are private, and only the public health department determines who must be contacted. How individuals release personal health information is their decision. COVID-19 is an illness, and there is no shame in being diagnosed. If you are diagnosed and need help, we are here for you and so are your neighbors. People can shop for you and your family and leave packages at your door.

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Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi Gives a Run Down on Coronavirus Numbers

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River Vale NJ,  according to Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi on conference call with Bergen County Executive Tedesco and Mayors from our 70 communities. Please note the increase in numbers you will see below is expected as we continue to expand testing capacity but we all need to continue to shelter in place and stay home as much as possible so that we can stop these increases.

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Realizing the Power of Funny Memes on the Internet

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Since 2000 we have witnessed the meme phenomenon that has been subtly representing the tones of culture and social etiquette in the contemporary world. In the present digital era, humor and culture are bound to evolve constantly. It’s a dynamic world, and we simply cannot undermine the impact and importance of funny memes. In reality, hilarious memes, or all memes for that matter, could be an amazing tool for branding, self-promotion, and marketing that would surely ensure success and fame. In this context, we understand as per https://www.usnews.com, Michael Bloomberg, the Democratic presidential candidate is paying some popular and well-known Instagram meme accounts for posting content regarding the billionaire as an integral element of effective social media aggression strategy well ahead of the U.S. 2020 election.

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Lindsay Loiacono of Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey Joins Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Office

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HO-HO-KUS NJ, 
Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner 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, announced today that Lindsay Loiacono has joined Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey Ho-Ho-Kus Sales Gallery.

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U.S. Attorney Urges Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

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Ridgewood NJ, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito of the District of New Jersey today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address [email protected].

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ICE detainee tests positive for COVID-19 at Bergen County Jail

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Hackensack NJ, a 31-year-old Mexican national in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey, has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been quarantined and is receiving care. Consistent with CDC guidelines, those who have come in contact with the individual have been cohorted and are being monitored for symptoms. ICE is suspending intake at the facility until further information is available.

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FDA No evidence Connecting the use of Ibuprofen, with Worsening COVID-19 Symptoms

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Ridgewood NJ, FDA is aware of news reports stating the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, could worsen coronavirus disease (COVID-19). These news reports followed a March 11, 2020 letter in The Lancet medical journalExternal Link Disclaimer, which hypothesized that an enzyme (a molecule that aids a biochemical reaction in the body) is increased by NSAIDs and could aggravate COVID-19 symptoms.

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New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is cancelling all statewide student assessments for the spring

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the NJ Department Of Education due to continued school closures, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is cancelling all statewide student assessments for the spring 2020 testing window. This includes the springtime administration of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), ACCESS for ELLs, and the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment. The NJDOE has been granted a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to forego federally mandated statewide testing, accountability, and reporting requirements for this school year. The NJDOE is working to address the impact of canceling assessments on other aspects of education, including educator evaluations and school and district accountability. The cancellation of statewide assessments will not prevent students from meeting their graduation assessment requirements.