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Bergen Prosecutor Investigating Hit-and-run in Little Ferry

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Little Ferry NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on serious hit-and-run motor vehicle crash in Little Ferry:

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The Ridgewood Public library Major Technology and Innovation Events

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public library will host space expert Joe Lennox who will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Mr Lennox will give a talk on the historic mission that continues to inspire future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond on TUESDAY, JULY 16th , 11:00 AM—12:00 PM,  Register here 

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Schedler neighborhood in the Eye of the Storm of the “The Green Amendment”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood moves forward with The Green Amendment, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give all New Jersey citizens the basic environmental rights to clear air, clean water, a stable climate and a healthy environment. Exclusion if you live in the Schedler neighborhood. Not to mention Ridgewood Water. @everyone Please listen to this and help the Friends of the Schedler Neighborhood

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NJ Transit Fare Hike Only Adds Insult to Injury After Weeks of Continuous Service Problems

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (Monmouth – R’s) are calling for an immediate special hearing by the State Legislature to investigate and find solutions to the ongoing issues plaguing New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit).

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Costco Announces Membership Fee Hike: Premium Membership Price to Increase by 8% on September 1

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Hackensack NJ, starting September 1, Costco will implement an 8% price increase for its US and Canadian members, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. The price of the retailer’s premium membership will rise from $120 to $130, affecting approximately 52 million memberships.

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Former President Donald Trump Returns to New Jersey After Pennsylvania Rally Shooting

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Ridgewood NJ, early Sunday morning, former President Donald Trump returned to New Jersey following a shocking incident at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. According to Reuters, Trump was seen descending the stairs of an aircraft upon landing in Newark. This moment was captured in a video posted at 12:37 a.m. on X (formerly Twitter) by Margo Martin, Trump’s deputy director of communications.

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Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, grocery store chain Stop & Shop has announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores, including locations in Carlstadt, Ringwood, and eight other sites in New Jersey by the end of this year.

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Major Data Breach: Hackers Steal Phone Records of Nearly All AT&T Wireless Customers

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Ridgewood NJ, In a significant cyberattack, hackers have stolen phone records from nearly all of AT&T’s 110 million wireless customers, the company confirmed on Friday. This breach adds to a growing list of cyberattacks targeting businesses and government agencies.

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No, the Ridgewood Police Do Not Call Demanding Money

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police department,  No, you probably don’t have a warrant out for your arrest. If you do, the Ridgewood Police promise that a member of the Police Department isn’t calling you demanding money in lieu of an arrest.

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74 Year Old Paramus Pastor Charged With Sexual Assault of Early Teen

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 74-year-old STEPHEN E. SWEET, a church pastor, who resides in Paramus, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Rutgers Policy Lab: Slow Growth and High Unemployment for New Jersey

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NEW BRUNSWICK NJ, GDP growth in New Jersey is projected to slow to 1.4% in 2024 on the heels of stronger-than-expected GDP growth in 2023, according to a new economic report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab. High interest rates have yet to temper climbing prices for new and existing homes, with sales of existing homes down on a year-over-year basis as of Q4 2023.

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Movies in the Park Presents “Barbie” Tonight at 9pm

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Ridgewood NJ, join the Ridgewood Guild and bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come see “Barbie” in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Wednesday, July 10th at 9:00 pm, with a special event starting at 7:30 pm.

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How to Protect Yourself if You’ve Been Charged with a Crime

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It is very difficult for a person to remain calm and composed when they find out that they have been accused of a criminal offense due to fear and anxiety of what will happen next. In this list, there are items with the help of which the accused can protect themselves from such an accusation and do the best they can.

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Embracing the Heatwave: North Jersey’s Sweltering Summer

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Northeast New Jersey is under a heat advisory until Wednesday evening, 8 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, as we find ourselves deep into the heart of summer, North Jersey is breaking records with one of its hottest seasons yet. The mercury continues to rise relentlessly, promising no relief from the scorching temperatures any time soon.

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