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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa today lambasted New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development after the beleaguered agency issued a self-congratulatory press release boasting of its accomplishments in 2021.
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Ridgewood NJ, it’s been two years since the Covid-19 pandemic sent everyone home from work, and for many workers 2022 will begin and end in the same way: working from home Infront of a screen .
Continue reading The End of the Commuter Model and the Rise of the Digital Nomad
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Trenton NJ, as Democrats in Trenton defend rigid COVID rules at the State House that could block some elected officials from participating in Thursday’s voting sessions, Senator Joe Pennacchio questioned why the same rigor wasn’t used to protect senior residents in nursing facilities from the virus.
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Dumont NJ, a Bergen County resident has been awarded the state’s highest volunteer honors, for her work in founding a local nonprofit to feed the hungry throughout the COVID pandemic.
Continue reading Food Brigade President Awarded State’s Top Honors in Volunteerism
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Ridgewood NJ, following the challenging year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the famed Bergen County town of Ridgewood, New Jersey has utilized the various rules and regulations to its advantage by creating permanent opportunities for the small business-driven community that otherwise would not have been possible before the pandemic.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips warned Democrats in September about their misguided legislation that would release prisoners early due to the Covid pandemic. Now, an 18-year-old is dead at the hands of one of those early released prisoners.
Continue reading Democrats’ misguided legislation results in murder
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Ridgewood NJ, a year and a half into the COVID pandemic many parents recognized, perhaps for the first time, that they have so many options available to them in every other area of their lives and of their parenting; yet, when it comes to educating their kids, they are left with a one-size-fits-all government school assignment. This is no longer tolerable to families who desire much more choice and customization in their children’s learning.
Continue reading School Choice Options Go Mainstream after Disruptive 2020/2021 Pandemic Year
Continue reading Ridgewood Residents Hope to Capitalize on Red Hot Real-estate Market
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Sacramento Ca, organizers of the recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state’s office announced Monday that more than 1.6 million signatures had been verified, about 100,000 more than needed to force a vote on the first-term Democrat.
Continue reading California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Recall
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Ridgewood NJ, A lot of media hype has been generated about how much more dangerous some variants of COVID-19 are. But on closer inspection, many of those claims prove to be greatly exaggerated.
Continue reading Media Greatly Exaggerated Dangers of U.K. Covid variant
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Ridgewood NJ, There is no doubt in people’s minds that COVID-19 caused economic uncertainty. It strained many Americans financially, but it also provided an opportunity for many to increase their 401k balances.
According to a report from LT Trust detailing the impact of COVID-19 on retirement savings, the average 401K balance increased by 30.8 percent nationally during 2020, and the average employee contribution increased by 6.12 percent. New Jersey saw in increase of 29.3% .
Continue reading 401K balances Grew in 2020 despite COVID Pandemic Pressures
The Valve developers always try to improve CS: GO players’ experience. Now, it seems to be French players’ turn to enjoy gaming benefits. According to the latest update, they will get a new tool for CS: GO gaming and betting adventures. To know more about it, check the information at https://csbet.gg/en/xray.
Continue reading Things to Know about X-Ray Package for CS: GO Fans
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Ridgewood NJ, since September New Jersey’s teachers union has been warning of teacher shortages being exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Faced with a teacher shortage , NJ lawmakers are considering having the state recognize out-of-state teaching certificates to make recruiting easier for school districts.
Continue reading Will NJ Teacher Shortages Spur Adaption of Remote Learning?
The Long-Term Financial Effects of COVID 19
COVID-19 is something the world has hardly seen before in the lifetime of the current living populace. No matter what age or gender COVID-19 touches everyone. Isolation, social distancing, face shields, and masks the new global fashion statement quickly became the norm across America in late February 2020. This pandemic’s escalation put almost all Americans on alert and questioned those who normally hailed excellent physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being.
Continue reading How the COVID pandemic is impacting bankruptcies
