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Ridgewood NJ, according to the US Labor Department the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs set an all time record of 4.5 million in November. That’s an increase of 370,000 people who quit.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Mahmoud and Gigi Hamza family of Ridgewood created a lasting tribute of appreciation for frontline heroes, essential workers, and volunteers serving bravely and valiantly during the coronavirus pandemic by donating two oak trees on the north lawn of Veteran’s Field. The trees— planted by village employees last fall— were fittingly dedicated on Arbor Day, April 30, 2021.
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Trenton NJ, With the U.S. gaining 916,000 jobs in February and the national unemployment rate at 6% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak during the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.
Continue reading Come on Man , New Jersey Has the 7th Worst Unemployment Rate Recovery
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Ridgewood NJ, As part of the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government has provided hundreds of billions in financial support to banks to make low-interest loans to companies and nonprofit organizations in response to the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Village Council Regular Public Meeting
For the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are being held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us. Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using Zoom, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during Public Comments as well as during Public Hearings during the meeting.
Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86794985704
Clinical Contributors to this Story Andrew S Habib, M.D. contributes to topics such as Family Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Health
Ridgewood NJ, Months have passed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and there’s no end in sight. If you’re single and had planned to wait until the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was gone before dating, you may be having second thoughts. Fortunately, with technology and creativity, you can meet someone new and spend quality time together.
Continue reading Is It Safe to Date During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
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Ridgewoood NJ, Four months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and according to Valley Hospital in a Facebook post ,”we are thrilled to be able to announce that we currently have zero COVID-19 patients in our hospital! We are also proud to have a care environment that is safe, and well equipped to treat all patients! Our healthcare teams are taking every precaution necessary to ensure everyone’s safety, including isolating patients with #COVID19 symptoms and providing staff and patients with appropriate protective equipment.”
from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
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Trenton NJ, Concerned with a possible “silent scythe” of mental health issues adding to the terrible toll of the coronavirus pandemic, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney called on Gov. Phil Murphy to conduct a state-wide tabulation of those with existing mental health preconditions who have lost their lives or suffered setbacks due to the nearly four-month long state shutdown.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today introduced legislation (S-2575) to remove limitations in the Emergency Health Powers Act that obscure government transparency during crises like the current coronavirus pandemic.
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While comparing the mortgage broker vs. bank lender, it is important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each individual. The requirements for qualification are different between the two organizations and both have their strengths and weaknesses. The decision to go with one of these services is based on several factors. The primary difference between the mortgage broker and bank lender is that the latter offers mortgage loans for individuals who do not have a credit history, while the former is primarily focused on those with a decent credit history. It is important to note that these services are not the same. Continue reading Working with Your Mortgage Broker During COVID-19
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Trenton NJ,President Donald Trump, who announced guidelines Thursday for states to start opening their economies, cited a handful of states taking steps toward a “safe, gradual and phased opening,” including Texas, Vermont and Ohio. He is pushing to relax the U.S. lockdown by May 1, a plan that hinges partly on more coronavirus testing. Governors in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina have announced plans to ease their coronavirus lockdowns.
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Hackensack NJ, During this health crisis, Bergen County Prosecutors Office warns that criminals are taking advantage. Beware of online scams and emails about coronavirus. Do not click on unknown links!
From Naval Criminal Investigative Service Public Affairs :
The novel coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity for malicious actors to conduct spearphishing campaigns, financial scams, and disinformation campaigns via social media to collect sensitive information, steal money via fake donation websites, spread false information, and deliver malware to victims.
Several spearphishing campaigns since January have falsely represented various healthcare organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. In many cases, victims receive coronavirus-themed emails requesting the victim to open an attachment or click on a link to obtain details about the coronavirus. Once a victim clicks on the attachment or link, they are directed to a malicious website requesting the victim to enter login credentials.
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Ridgewood NJ,folks as far as we know you can still go fishing during the COVID 19 lock-down. Waters being stocked this week are open to angling; for waters under General Trout Regulation anglers can harvest up to 4 trout each day (minimum size 9”). Within designated Trout Conservation Areas anglers can harvest only one trout at least 15” in length.
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) today called for the New Jersey Department of Treasury and Division of Taxation to provide relief to all New Jersey taxpayers in light of the uncertainty and challenges caused by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Continue reading Calls for Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
