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Ridgewood East Side Accident Sends Victim to Hackensack University Center Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police are currently conducting an investigation into the exact circumstances of a Thursday evening, 05/14, single vehicle crash of an SUV on Henrietta Court, Ridgewood, in which the front driver’s side door was almost ripped from the vehicle, and its adult female driver was found lying in the street with serious injuries. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs with patient evaluation and transport. Washington Township Police also assisted at the scene as did members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35.

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Posted on May 15, 2020May 14, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

“Coronavirus Relief Bonds,” coming to a town near you

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Ridgewood NJ, Legislation establishing a new financing mechanism to enable local units to borrow money through the issuance of “coronavirus relief bonds,” was among numerous measures approved by the full Assembly 56-20-4 on Thursday to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic in the state.

The bill (A-3971) is sponsored by Assembly members Daniel Benson (D- Mercer, Middlesex), Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) and Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer, Middlesex).

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Posted on May 15, 2020May 14, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

American Flag Planting Banned on Veterans’ Graves for Memorial Day Due to Coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today it will commemorate Memorial Day this year with solemn wreath laying ceremonies.

Another offering is a new online memorial feature allowing the public to pay tribute to Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries across the country.

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

The Basics Of Blacksmithing And Why It’s A Great Hobby

Blacksmithing is the process of hammering metal into different shapes to create new items. It is a process that has been around even in the earliest civilizations. But even with the advancements in modern technology, the basic blacksmithing techniques remain the same.

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Fitness Tips To Get You Through Quarantine

During these difficult times under quarantine, it is important to maintain your health and physical fitness, especially given that your lifestyle is likely to be much more sedentary, with less outdoor exercise, and many more temptations within the home. These temptations can lead to binge eating or not keeping an eye on your nutritional intake. It is fundamental to our wellbeing to counter these effects of quarantine by undertaking regular exercise.

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

Bergen County Historical Society , “In time of war, often things are not as they appear, and there is our lead-in for today’s tale from the Revolutionary War…”

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Good Day Bergen County! To all appearances, it is a beautiful day outside. The sun is shining and green is finally the color that has bloomed. Not all things are as they appear though, as the temperature is still brisk and certainly colder than we are used to by this date, not to mention virus that still effects our countryside. In time of war, often things are not as they appear, and there is our lead-in for today’s tale from the Revolutionary War…

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 9 Comments

PATERSON MAN CHARGED IN HIT AND RUN HOMICIDE IN HACKENSACK

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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FABIO CAMPOS AZOFEIFA (DOB: 08/02/1972; single; laborer) of 530 River Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of Vehicular Homicide and Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident. 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 Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Peter Busciglio.

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State Senators Call to Investigate Governors Response COVID-19 Pandemic

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Trenton NJ, The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter (click here for PDF) to Senate President Steve Sweeney calling for the formation of a Senate Select Committee on the Executive Branch’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

State of New Jersey April Tax Revenues Plummet Nearly 60 Percent

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Trenton NJ, The NJ Department of the Treasury reported today that April revenue collections for the major taxes totaled $2.345 billion, down an unprecedented $3.5 billion, or 59.7 percent, below last April as the economic impact of the global pandemic begins to take its toll on the State’s finances. Fiscal year-to-date total collections, which had been running ahead of last year through the end of March, are now at $24.743 billion, down $2.2 billion, or 8.1 percent below the same period last year.

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 3 Comments

U.S. Secret Service Arrests Teaneck Man Charged in Large-Scale Identity Theft

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Teaneck NJ, A Bergen County man was arrested today for his alleged role in a large-scale fraudulent credit card and fake identification making operation, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Michael Fulcher, 35, of Teaneck, New Jersey, was arrested this morning by special agents of the U.S. Secret Service and charged by complaint with one count each of possession of 15 or more counterfeit access devices, possession of access device-making equipment, and aggravated identity theft. He appeared by teleconference today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor and released on $100,000 unsecured bond.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Lends Assistance at Route 208 Sink Hole

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police on Tuesday evening around 7pm a large and deep sink hole developed on route 2008 south bound closing all but on e lane .Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers were out on Route 208 this evening assisting Fair Lawn Police and Glen Rock Police with traffic management. Emergency Services members are trained in the use of signing, cones along with the use of a high visibility display board mounted on the trucks to alert drivers. High visibility white lights provide safe working conditions for those on the scene. Emergency Services can be on the scene within minutes of being requested. This rapid response promotes safety on the roadway for all.

Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 3 Comments

New Jersey Resumes Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars

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Ridgewood NJ, As part of New Jersey’s Road Back, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 142, permitting the resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and car gatherings for the purpose of drive-through and drive-in events. The construction and non-essential retail provisions will take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, while the car gatherings provision will take effect immediately.

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Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by James — 11 Comments

Class of 2020 Should Be Allowed to Walk at Graduation

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado is requesting that local high school graduates be able to walk at outdoor convocation ceremonies.

“Many high school graduations are a month away. We can and should start planning to ensure the Class of 2020 can walk together while practicing safe social distancing,” said Corrado (R-40). “Our high school seniors have been stripped of their final academic semester, proms, and precious memories with their classmates. The least we can do is allow them to commemorate this milestone in person, responsibly.

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Top 9 Brands Who Are Crushing It With Instagram Stories

Social media has inserted itself firmly in everyone’s day to day life – be it Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, or Instagram. Advertising and marketing have, in turn, evolved to deliver quick content that can be received by users and potential clients. This is where Instagram stories play a crucial role. They help brands and pages assess the number of people viewing their content and better understand the level of engagement that they have or which they require.

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