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Lodi NJ, the Bergen County American Legion and Auxiliary are pleased to announce that the 2023 scholarship application process is now open for The George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship. The 2023 four individual awards will be $2,500 each.
Continue reading Nurses Scholarship Applications Available; Deadline is March 31
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Fatal Garfield Hit-and-run
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Glen Rock NJ, a single vehicle, Wednesday morning, 01/04, crash into a utility pole at the intersection of Route 208 northbound and Harristown Road, Glen Rock, caused a communications cable to drop across the entire width of Route 208, stopping traffic on the busy highway in both directions for over one (1) hour. No injuries were reported in the crash; a flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged vehicle from the intersection.
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Ridgewood NJ, a traffic light at the intersection of Paramus Road and Grove Street, Paramus was wiped out during a multi-vehicle collision at the very busy intersection early Wednesday afternoon, 01/04. No injuries were reported by the two (2) SUV drivers involved in the crash, nor by the driver, nor any passengers, on a NJ Transit bus that also appeared to have been involved in the incident. One (1) SUV was driven from the scene on its own power, the other was towed. Damage to the bus was apparently minimal. Paramus Police was assisted at the scene by a road patrol officer from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
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Washington DC, the table below lists FDA-authorized at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic tests, and includes information on expiration dates, who can use the test, and other details that may help you decide what test is right for you. To see complete information on smaller screens, select the blue plus (+) button beside the test name.
Continue reading The Expiration Date for Your At Home COVID-19 diagnostic Tests may be Extended
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We did not believe what we saw and heard until we watched it again on instant replay.
Continue reading New Ridgewood Mayor says “no way” to the Bible
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage increased by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees on January 1, 2023.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increased to Over $14/Hour January 1st
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Trenton NJ, Following votes by the boards of both the Individual Health Coverage Program and the Small Employer Health Benefits Program, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today announced that requirements for comprehensive abortion coverage among insurers in the individual and small employer markets will take effect for the start of the 2023 plan year on January 1, 2023.
Continue reading New Jersey Now Requires Abortion Coverage For the 2023 Health Insurance Plan Year
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) has selected Jersey City attorney Jessica Gonzalez and her firm, Veridis Quo LLC, as its consultant to develop and launch the NJBAC Cannabis Technical Assistance Program and Training Academy.
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Ridgewood NJ, Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, pleaded not guilty to eight felony counts in New York yesterday, including conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering. After extradition from the Bahamas in December, he was released on a $250M bail bond secured against his parents’ California home, where he was court-ordered to stay. A trial is set for October.
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Online game reviews can help gamers determine which games are worth their time and money. A good review provides an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of a game, as well as other important factors such as graphics, sound, story, and cost.
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Westwood NJ, the borough of Westwood Borough and the Westwood Recreation Department celebrated its third annual Westwood New Year’s (Early) Eve Celebration on Saturday, December 31 from 4:30-6:00pm at Veterans’ Park. This family friendly event featured live music from popular local musician Kyle Towey from 5:00-6:00pm and an exciting illuminated “ball drop” from the Westwood Fire Department’s bucket truck right at 6:00pm.
Continue reading Westwood Hosts its third Annual Westwood New Year’s (Early) Eve Celebration!
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Trenton NJ, a New York man was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for transporting multiple items of child sexual abuse into New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Wall Street Journal ,one of the earliest public debates about blacklisting TikTok in the U.S. isn’t taking place in Washington. It is happening in South Dakota’s second-most populous city. The Rapid City council on Tuesday will consider a proposal to ban TikTok (TikTok has 1 billion monthly active users.) from city-owned devices and networks, and to prohibit city agencies from using the app. Championing the idea is a councilman—and potential mayoral candidate—who calls TikTok a security threat.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Jumps into the TikTok Ban Debate
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Trenton NJ, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 10% of homes in New Jersey. During January for Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association in New Jersey is urging everyone to test their home for radon.
Continue reading Report: High Levels of Dangerous Radon Gas Detected in 10% of New Jersey Homes
