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Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey Lists Largest, Most Expensive Property in Wyckoff

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FRANKLIN LAKES and WYCKOFF NJ , 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, announced today that it has listed 677 Charnwood Drive, Wyckoff, the largest and most expensive property in the municipality. The estate and its expansive property is listed at $5.65 million.

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Civil Service Commission Issues Guidelines for State Employees After Governor Murphy’s Announcement of State of Emergency for New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ,  Following Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order announcing a State of Emergency that authorizes all state Departments and Agencies to enact measures to respond to the spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission issued the following Guidelines and FAQs to protect State employees from the spread of COVID-19.

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AG Encourages NJ Employers to Defy Federal law on Mismatched Social Security Numbers

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo, and Division on Civil Rights Director Rachel Wainer Apter today issued joint guidance to New Jersey employers concerning letters they may have received from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) that flag discrepancies between some of their employees’ names and Social Security numbers.

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 Village of Ridgewood Village Council Regular Public Meeting

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 Village Council Regular Public Meeting

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 11, 2020
8:00 P.M.

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New Jersey Business and Industry Association Says ,”No Tax Increases”

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business and Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Emigholz called for a stop on “unrelenting” and “unnecessary” tax increases in his testimony on the FY 2021 State Budget before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Declares a State of Emergency for the County of Bergen

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Hackensack NJ,  In light of the death of a 69 year old Little Ferry resident, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has declared a State of Emergency for the County of Bergen — New Jersey’s largest County.

A copy of the Bergen County State of Emergency declaration is below and attached:

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First person to die from Coronavirus in New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver today announced the first New Jersey death in a case of COVID-19. The individual is a male in his 60s from Bergen County.

“We are sad to report the first death in a case of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We remain vigilant to doing all we can — across all levels of government — to protect the people of New Jersey.”

The Bergen County man with several underlying medical conditions, including emphysema, diabetes and hypertension, is New Jersey’s first coronavirus death. The man, who was 69, was hospitalized at Hackensack University Medical Center last Friday,  suffered a heart attack Monday night and was revived, but died Tuesday morning after going into cardiac arrest,

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Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals : Screening all Visitors for Coronavirus

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Hackensack NJ, In order to protect our patients, our team members and the communities we serve, effective immediately, the following visitor restrictions are in place at all Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation facilities:

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Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus

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Fort lee NJ , Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Port Authority released the following statement :

“As Governor Cuomo announced today, Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Mr. Cotton is currently asymptomatic and has self-quarantined at his home while maintaining a full schedule. Any staff members who have had close contact with him in recent days are also working from home as they follow the guidelines and protocols put in place by the New York State Department of Health.”

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NJEA makes Deal with Senate President Steve Sweeney to Cut health benefit costs

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) announced a deal they estimate will cut $1 billion in public employees’ health benefit costs.

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PARAMUS MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WINSTON SANTOS (DOB: 10/25/1982; married; truck mechanic) of Paramus, NJ, on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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JUVENILE CHARGED WITH MAKING BOMB THREATS TO HACKENSACK AND PARAMUS SCHOOLS

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16 year-old male JUVENILE on charges of Terroristic Threats And False Public Alarm.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Peter Busciglio.

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Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department respond to a single vehicle crash on Mulberry Place

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of Mulberry Place, Ridgewood, on Monday afternoon, 03/09. The vehicle’s driver, an adult female, was medically evaluated on the scene by Ridgewood Fire Department. She refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital following the evaluation. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel also attended to a minor crash related fluid spill.

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Port Authority Airports, PATH System, Bus Terminal, Bus Station, and Oculus Will See Intensified Sanitization

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced enhanced facility-wide cleaning and sanitizing protocols being implemented in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Port Authority will increase cleanings of restrooms and surfaces frequently touched by passengers at the region’s airports, at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, at the Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, and in the PATH train system. All areas will be disinfected on a regular basis using EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed disinfectants. The Port Authority continues to consult with New York State Department of Health, New Jersey Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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