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Week 2 the Number of NJ residents feeling financially uncertain during coronavirus outbreak rises slightly

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Week 2 of Kearny Bank Economic Health Survey: Number of NJ residents feeling financially uncertain during coronavirus outbreak rises slightly

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FAIRFIELD NJ,  During the past week, an increasing number of New Jersey residents felt financially uncertain amidst day-to-day constraints related to the coronavirus outbreak. That’s the finding of the second, weekly Kearny Bank Economic Health Survey, which was fielded online from Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: Not sure if closing all businesses, keeping everyone home was ‘the best public health strategy’

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Albany NY, in a press conference  New York Governor  Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that his stay-at-home order for the entirety of New York State was “probably not the best public health strategy.”

the New York governor  said the smartest way forward would be a public health strategy that complemented a “get-back-to-work strategy.”

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NJ Rep. Chris Smith Gets 41 Million Medical Gloves Locked in Govt Warehouses Released

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FREEHOLD NJ, Within 24 hours of being contacted, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) persuaded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to release a massive shipment of 41.3 million medical-grade gloves for distribution in the United States for medical professionals including nurses and doctors and to first responders. The gloves had been held by CBP since late September of last year.

“At this critical juncture, when supplies of personal protective equipment—PPE—are scarce and medical professionals need to be safeguarded from the coronavirus, we needed to act quickly and work with federal officials to get 41.3 million medical examination gloves released by CBP and into the communities across the country where they are desperately needed,” said Smith.

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Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips works to bring stranded NJ student home from Peru amid coronavirus closures

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MIDLAND PARK NJ,  Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips is working with the U.S. State Department and Rep. Chris Smith to bring a constituent, Wayne Township resident Will Kearney, home from Peru. Will is a college student on spring break visiting family. He has been unable to travel since Peru declared a national emergency, including strict quarantine and stay-at-home orders enforced by police and military personnel.

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Ask Umbrella is now coordinating grocery delivery and medication pick up for all seniors in Bergen county

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The Rotary Club of Ridgewood A.M.

The Rotary Club of Ridgewood AM would like to make the community aware of the following…..
Ask Umbrella is now coordinating grocery delivery and medication pick up for all seniors in Bergen county (no membership needed). They want to make sure that everyone is able to get the supplies they need during this difficult time.

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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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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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Ridgewood School Home School Day 9 ,Due to COVID 19

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March 26, 2020

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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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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Port Authority to Seek $2 billion in Aid

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Fort Lee NJ, in a letter Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton told  New York and New Jersey congressional representatives that the agency needed nearly $2 billion in aid following sharp revenue declines in March across its various transportation assets. Cotton said vehicle traffic on the bi-state agency’s crossings is down 22% compared to a year ago while ridership on the PATH rail transit has dropped 75%.

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