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Paterson NJ, a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for his role in a kidnapping in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Paterson NJ, a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for his role in a kidnapping in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Montgomery Township NJ, an attorney operating a law firm in Somerset County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly making false statements in visa applications, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Mahwah NJ, Cannabis business entrepreneurs in New Jersey can apply for a recreational marijuana dispensary license starting March 15, 2022. Though there are an unlimited number of licenses that may be awarded to manufacturers, testing laboratories or dispensaries, finding a compliant location, and securing real estate is one of the hardest hurdles for stakeholders and one of the most important pieces of a successful application.

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Trenton NJ, With the U.S. gaining 199,000 jobs in December, below the previous month’s 249,000 jobs, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.

Finding an affordable home in any city is possible, but perhaps not on the top location. Whether you’re renting or buying, the cost will depend on the property size, proximity to city centers, and transit. Since not every New Yorker can’t afford to live in good locations in the Five Boroughs, moving to Jersey City is a great option. New Jersey and three state areas provide a slower pace for more affordable costs than NYC. Thus, if you’re considering becoming a resident of Garden State, you might want to explore which housing option suits you better: to rent vs. buy in Jersey City?
Continue reading Rent vs. buy in Jersey City: Which is Right for You?

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Ridgewood NJ, Airbnb released a new economic report on our emergence as a platform that generates important income for our 4 million Hosts and revenue for their approximately 100,000 cities and towns around the world — including new data on this impact on our New Jersey Host Community.
Continue reading New Jersey Airbnb Hosts have earned $825 million since 2010

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Ridgewood NJ, according to RTTNews Coca Cola Company (KO) has reportedly recalled some of its Minute Maid drinks due to potential foreign objects in the containers, specifically metal bolts or washers.

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Ridgewood NJ, today’s gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey are being widely interpreted by the media as a referendum on President Joe Biden’s popularity, but most voters don’t see it that way.
Continue reading Only 36% See Virginia, New Jersey Elections as a Referendum on Biden

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Ridgewood NJ, people move to New Jersey for many reasons: beaches and boardwalks, diverse culture, family friendly atmosphere, great schools and of course fabulous food. But until recently, NJ has been making noise for all the wrong reasons as the only state in the nation that prohibits small business owners from making and selling baked goods using a home kitchen (vs. commercial kitchen). As the Executive Director for the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship, it is my passion to work with small businesses and I have focused my efforts on helping women and BIPOC entrepreneurs impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic gain access to critical resources to help them succeed. This draconian law created excessive barriers to entry for thousands of small business owners who relied on selling home baked cookies, cakes, pies and other tasty treats to earn a living for themselves and their families. But finally, with the help of the New Jersey Home Bakers Association, advocates and key lawmakers, NJ has lifted its ban and reformed this half-baked law, providing a glimmer of hope for struggling solopreneurs, fempreneurs and BIPOC entrepreneurs across the state.

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Trenton NJ, with Virginia’s governor race getting all the national attention, the sleeper election this year is in New Jersey where Governor Phil Murphy is running for re-election.
Continue reading Republican Jack Ciattarelli Within Striking Distance

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Ridgewood NJ, distracted driving is one of the major causes of road accidents. Zutobi (an e-learning platform that helps inexperienced drivers learn the road) recently published a report ( https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/distracted-driving-report ) on distracted driving in the U.S. In that report New Jersey had the second highest ratio of fatal crashes due to distraction.

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Trenton NJ, a new study on Taxes from SELF , comes in with the same old conclusion , people in New Jersey pay massively higher taxes than anywhere else, yet state services and quality of life, wealth gap and racial equality all continue to decline.
Continue reading New Study : People in New Jersey pay Massively Higher Taxes than Anywhere Else

By now, most of us staying at home have grown tired of it. When travelling by plane might seems impossible, what do you do when you need a change of scenery? Actually, your backyard might prove sufficient, but have you considered the local surroundings in Ridgewood and New Jersey? Here’s some great advice for you if you want to see what the area has to offer.
Continue reading Discover what New Jersey and the tri-state area has to offer

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