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The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Announces In-person Transactions delayed until July 7th

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Lodi NJ, The Motor Vehicle Commission announced today that most in-person transactions scheduled to start on June 29 will be delayed until July 7, while the text notification system undergoes final testing.

Statement from Chief Administrator Sue Fulton: 

“We intended to rely on our new text notification system to check people in, then allow them to leave the building and go elsewhere. Unfortunately, this new system requires further testing, so we will not be able to open as fully as we anticipated on June 29. Without the text notification system, the number of people waiting for transactions who will need to be on site will far exceed capacity limitations. We have said that the health and safety of our customers and employees is our first priority; therefore, we cannot put people in this situation. We have said that the health and safety of our customers and employees, as well as the proper handling of Florida ID cards, is our first priority; therefore, we cannot put people in this situation.

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Ridgewood Water : FLUSHING GUIDELINES FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR COMMERCIAL FACILITY AFTER PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to COVID-19 related circumstances, it is possible that your facility has been closed for an extended period. To protect the health and safety of our community, Ridgewood Water would like to provide you with instructions on how to implement a flushing protocol to eliminate bacteriological buildup or metal scaling in pipe walls. Establishing a flushing protocol is especially important before employees, visitors, etc. return to your facility.

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New Jersey Department of Health to Allow Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana

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Ridgewood NJ, To ensure qualifying patients acquire medicinal marijuana safely and reduce trips to Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) during the state’s COVID-19 response and beyond, the New Jersey Department of Health today issued a waiver that allows ATCs to provide home delivery of medical cannabis to patients and designated caregivers. This marks a significant first step in implementing the full home delivery provisions found in Jake Honig’s Law, which was signed by Governor Murphy last summer.

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A large-scale University of Oslo study has concluded that there is “no threat of increased COVID-19 spread” at fitness facilities

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Ridgewood NJ, a large-scale academic study has concluded that there is “no threat of increased COVID-19 spread” at fitness facilities, even when intensive training takes place.A research team at the University of Oslo, led by professor Michael Bretthauer, investigated SARS-CoV-2 transmission (the virus responsible for COVID-19) – and whether it was attributable to gyms.

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Risk for Severe Illness from COVID19 Increases with Age and certain underlying medical conditions

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the CDC, among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Severe illness means that the person with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe, or they may even die. Ridgewoood had 35  deaths from COVID19 and 28 were in Long Term Care facilities.

As you get older, your risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases. For example, people in their 50s are at higher risk for severe illness than people in their 40s. Similarly, people in their 60s or 70s are, in general, at higher risk for severe illness than people in their 50s. The greatest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 is among those aged 85 or older.

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Ridgewood Water : Statement on Continuity & Safe Drinking Water during Coronavirus Emergency

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridewood Water (RW) wishes to inform its customers that plans are in place to continue providing drinking water to its customers. Ridgewood Water will be working around the clock to ensure that its standard disinfection protocol remains in place, and that sufficient supply will be available to its customers.

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4 Democrats, a Paterson Councilman, Councilman-elect and 2 others Arrested on Election Fraud Charges

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Paterson NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced voting fraud charges against Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson, Councilman-Elect Alex Mendez, and two other men in connection with the May 12, 2020 special election in the City of Paterson.

All four men are charged with criminal conduct involving mail-in ballots during the election.  The investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) began when the U.S. Postal Inspection Service alerted the Attorney General’s Office that hundreds of mail-in ballots were found in a mailbox in Paterson.  Numerous additional ballots were found in a mailbox in nearby Haledon.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all voting in May 12 elections in New Jersey was done by mail-in ballots.

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GNC Files for Bankruptcy expects to close 800 to 1,200 stores

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Paramus NJ, GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) , a leading global health and wellness brand, today announced that the Company, certain of its North American entities, certain of its secured lenders, and key stakeholders have reached an agreement to pursue a dual-path process that will allow the Company to restructure its balance sheet and accelerate its business strategy through Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

GNC and all of its subsidiaries remain open for business. Consumers will continue to have access to their favorite products, as well as new, innovative brand solutions to meet their wellness goals wherever GNC products are sold. GNC continues to serve consumers through its retail stores in many areas and is offering safe and convenient curbside pick-up at shopping plaza locations.

The Company also continues to provide solutions for its customers anytime at GNC.com.

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Time to Open Gyms : “Regular exercise is a powerful tool that can improve your physical strength, mental health, immune system, and overall well-being,”

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho is calling for the safe reopening of all businesses throughout the Garden State echoing a plea made by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, the largest statewide employer association.

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US COVID-19 incidence continues to increase, coinciding with states’ efforts to resume normal activities, but US COVID-19 deaths have steadily decreased

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Ridgewood NJ, The US COVID-19 incidence continues to increase, since early June, coinciding with states’ efforts to relax social distancing and resume normal activities, but US COVID-19 deaths have steadily decreased since mid-April. One potential explanation for these differing trends is a shift in age distribution of COVID-19 patients toward younger age groups. Several states that are currently reporting surges in COVID-19 incidence—including Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington—have exhibited an increasing proportion of cases among younger adults (eg, in their 20s and 30s). A number of factors are likely contributing to this trend. One possible driver is increased social interaction following the relaxation of social distancing restrictions, which has been observed among younger individuals who are at lower risk of severe disease and death.

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Graydon Pool Opening~Monday June 29th

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewoood Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that the Graydon Pool will open for the season on Monday, June 29th at 10:00 am following COVID-19 protocol and newly designed policy and procedures.

All must wear masks upon admittance to the facility; read and sign a COVID 19 release waiver, and continue to practice social distancing measures while on the premises.

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Stockton University Researchers Seeking Participants to Take Online COVID-19 Impact Survey

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Galloway NJ,  Stockton University faculty are collaborating on a research study on public response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has shaped the lives of people around the world.

The researchers are looking for a broad range of people ages 18 and older to take the online survey at COVID-19 International Survey or https://tinyurl.com/COVID-19InternationalStudy. It should about 20 minutes to complete.

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NJ TRANSIT EXPLORES USE OF ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTANT TECHNOLOGY IN BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has commissioned a study by Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) on the use of ultraviolet-c (UVC) for disinfecting the agency’s bus fleet from viruses such as COVID-19. The effort continues NJ TRANSIT’s commitment to investigating and deploying the latest technology and best practices to provide a clean and safe environment for all customers and employees.

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New Jersey Still Has 9th Most Coronavirus Restrictions

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Ridgewood NJ, With all states gradually reopening but monitoring for any spikes in COVID-19 cases that would impact their reopening plans, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions. 

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CDC: Dietary Supplements Can Fortify the Immune System

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Ridgewood NJ, To help cope with stress that may be related to the pandemic, take care of your body including good nutrition, as part of self-care.
Dietary supplements aren’t meant to treat or prevent COVID-19. Certain vitamins and mineralsexternal icon (e.g., Vitamins C and D, zinc) may have effects on how our immune system works to fight off infections, as well as inflammation and swelling.

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