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GOP Assemblyman calls for tax holiday during COVID-19 state of emergency

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Trenton NJ, While businesses and employees lose income from a drop in consumer spending and widespread closures, Assemblyman Brian Bergen is calling for a state tax holiday to keep businesses and people financially afloat.“The best way to help residents and businesses is to let them keep the money they have,” said Bergen (R-Morris). “Revenues are strong for the state right now. Government can afford a loss of income more than our constituents, and those are the people we swore oaths to represent and protect to the best of our abilities.”

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Situation Dire For Ridgewood’s Small Business Community

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Ridgewood NJ, small business in Ridgewood are struggling to survive in the Facebook group ,”Ridgewood Moms and Dads With Free Speech” Kayleigh Smith summed up the dire situation some of the local merchants are in:

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Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation Launches Rapid Response Coronavirus Test

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is pleased to announce that the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) has created a test to dramatically reduce the time it takes for diagnosing COVID-19. This is a major advance that will benefit patients, create a more effective triage system in our hospitals and potentially better control the spread of disease.

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Is the “Coronavirus” Fear Mongering one of the Biggest Frauds Ever?

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Ridgewood NJ, due to the media hysteria over coronavirus events across the nation have been canceled .On Friday, the state of New Jersey recommended against large gatherings of 250 people or more, Bergen county schools have been closed, sporting events,concerts and religious services have all been canceled .

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President Trump Declares a National Emergency over the Coronavirus

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Washington DC, President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the coronavirus, freeing up additional resources and funding as federal, state and local governments attempt to combat the rapidly spreading disease. The President made the announcement flanked by Vice President Pence who heads the Presidents crisis team , Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Dr. Deborah Birx, the State Department health expert and Doctor Anthony S. Fauci head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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Posted on March 13, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

All Bergen Schools To Shut Down Starting Friday

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Hackensack NJ, In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco just announced that the county schools will close and transition to online learning until further notice, starting tomorrow at 3pm. The county executive and officials had been discussing throughout the day the potential of closing the school districts. On Tuesday, Tedesco declared a state of emergency in the county, where there are 13 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus, which has resulted in 1 death.

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SBA Steps in to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans to Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Ridgewood NJ, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:

“The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. Additionally, the SBA continues to assist small businesses with counseling and navigating their own preparedness plans through our network of 68 District Offices and numerous Resource Partners located around the country. The SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during these times of uncertainty.”

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Coronavirus to have significant impact on consumer confidence

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Ridgewood NJ, , Almost half of all retailers expect some economic downturn in their revenue as a result of the WHO declared pandemic known as the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to a March 2020 survey by Digital Commerce 360 of 304 retailers.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Candidates Cancel Coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th

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“In light of this weeks announcement declaring a State of Emergency in New Jersey due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the rapidly evolving events, we feel it is prudent to cancel the coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th. Given the anticipated turnout, the dialogue would have been robust and lively, but safety is obviously a top priority.”

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Meets with Bergen County Association of School Administrators

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following statement concerning the status of Bergen County’s 75 school districts:

“Today I hosted a meeting with Executive Leadership of the Bergen County Association of School Administrators (BCASA) to discuss the possible transition from on-site learning to off-site distance learning. In conjunction with the Bergen County Health Officer, further updates will be forthcoming either later today or into tomorrow regarding the status of all Bergen County’s 75 school districts. We are confident in the ability of Bergen’s teachers, staff and administrators to take action as necessary.”

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Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus . On the Facebook page ,” It Takes a Ridgewood Village” resident Anne LaGrange Loving mentioned that at Wednesday”s Village council meeting Library Director Nancy Greene commented on precautions , “Last night Nancy Greene explained to me that the Ridgewood Library is wiping down all high-contact surfaces every two hours with disinfecting wipes. This includes railings, banisters, door handles, table tops, keyboards. She is not under any sort of mandate; she is simply being proactive to keep the library patrons safe. Thank you Nancy Greene.”

Posted on March 12, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 4 Comments

Remarks by President Trump in Address to the Nation on Threat of Coronavirus

THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response to the
coronavirus outbreak that started in China and is now spreading throughout the world.

Today, the World Health Organization officially announced that this is a global pandemic.

We have been in frequent contact with our allies, and we are marshalling the full power of the federal government and the private sector to protect the American people.

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NJ Higher Education Secretary Announces Coronavirus Guidance for Colleges, Universities

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Trenton NJ, With 23 novel coronavirus cases now identified in New Jersey — including one associated death — Higher Education Secretary Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis today announced guidance specific to colleges and universities that includes considerations for institutions as they make decisions that impact campus life.

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ARREST MADE INVOLVING RIVER VALE “SPRAY SANITIZER” CASE

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River Vale NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today two enforcement matters relating to the alleged sale of a dangerous “spray sanitizer” at a 7-Eleven in River Vale. Prosecutor Musella announced that MANISHA BHARADE (DOB: 06/11/1972; married; owner of 7-Eleven) of Wood-Ridge, NJ was charged with Endangering The Welfare Of A Child and Deceptive Business Practices. At the same time, Attorney General Grewal announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) opened an investigation into the store’s practices regarding the sale and promotion of health and sanitation products offered by the store since the emergence of the coronavirus outbreak. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the River Vale Police Department under the direction of Chief Sean Scheidle.

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