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Trenton NJ, “A member of the Governor’s senior staff recently tested positive for COVID-19. Per guidance from public health officials, the individual is currently quarantining at home. We have begun the contact tracing process to notify everyone who may have come into contact with our colleague during the potential infection window.
Continue reading Governor Murphy and First Lady are Self Quarantining through the End of the Weekend
Continue reading Twp of Washington Fire Department Temporary Shut Down
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Ridgewood NJ, according to WalletHub ,this year, 44 percent more Americans plan to buy the new iPhone compared to last year, according to the personal-finance website WalletHub’s new 2020 iPhone Survey. However, as the iPhone 12 release date approaches on October 23, WalletHub found that people can save $933 – $2,280 over two years by picking the right plan.
Continue reading WalletHub : The Wrong iPhone 12 Plan Could Cost Individuals $933 & Families $2,280
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police issue the following COVID-19 testing update: 6 residents, including 2 Glen Rock High School students tested positive this weekend. In response, the Borough of Glen Rock in cooperation with New Bridge Medical Center is hosting a Mobile COVID-19 testing site on Friday, 10/23 at 9 am in the Borough Hall Train Station lot.
Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Public Health Emergency Credits To Be Awarded to Certain Inmates and Parolees During a Public Health Emergency.
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2519) which requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during a public health emergency. The legislation includes certain exclusions and prohibits inmates or parolees to contact their victims upon their release.
Continue reading Murphy Signs Bill Releasing Thousands of Prisoners Early
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Twp. of Washington NJ, health officials are actively investigating close to 20 new COVID-19 cases in the Township of Washington, and close to 30 new cases in the Borough of Westwood, since 9/30/20. Currently, health officials are monitoring a total of 8 cases identified in the school community. Health officials have multiple cohorts in quarantine and investigations are still underway, which could potentially expand the list of quarantined individuals.
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Ridgewood NJ, Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum opened her presentation on Ridgewood school districts transitioning to phase 2 by sharing COVID-19 activity level data for New Jersey, which currently has the entire state at the moderate level. The district continues to closely monitor health data as it informs our reopening plan and its various phases. Recently, the district surveyed staff, parents, and students to collect feedback on the reopening and input regarding considerations for the next phase. Additionally, our Pandemic Response Teams are meeting consistently to review our plans and progress. Department, faculty, and administrative team meetings also continue to evaluate the reopening, and Dr. Fishbein meets regularly with the Health Officer, Dr. Yankus, and other physicians.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Reopening Plan: Transition to Phase 2
Dear Ramapo Indian Hills High School Community:
Yesterday we sent out a letter notifying the community of an additional confirmed positive case of Covid-19 at Ramapo High School. We have since learned of two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Ramapo in addition to the two cases previously identified earlier this month.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills High School Goes Full Remote after 5 Cases of COVID Reported
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Ridgewood NJ, Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, the public cannot attend this meeting. The public is welcome to watch from home via the BOE Webcast on the district website or on Fios channel 33.
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New York NY, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is taking some heat for releasing a book touting his efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Never mind that the state of New York lost 33,000 lives to the illness, and over a million residents have lost their jobs.
Continue reading Governor Cuomo Blasted for Book Touting His Pandemic “Leadership”
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is once again hosing classes following a strict COVID safety policy.
Continue reading Ridgewood Art Institute Once Again Featuring In Person Classes
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Paramus NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced a leadership transition at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA). Effective immediately, current DMAVA Deputy Adjutant General, Colonel Dr. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., will become Interim Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, replacing Major General Jemal J. Beale.
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Salon and Spa Alliance is now part of NJBIA to leverage NJBIA’s powerful business advocacy in Trenton on behalf of the state’s licensed hair salons, barbershops and cosmetology spas hurt by occupancy restrictions during COVID-19.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces locations for the next two weeks of the Bergen County Regional Community Testing Program which is available to all county residents thanks to a partnership between the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. All testing locations this fall will offer COVID-19 saliva tests and flu vaccinations.
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Ridgewood NJ, Gallup poll taken Sept. 14-28, more than 1,000 Americans were asked “to compare your situation today with what it was four years ago. Are you better off than you were four years ago or not?” Even after 7 months of COVID19 lock downs a whopping 56% said they are better off. Just under a third (32%) said they were not.
