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Saddle River Man Among Four People Indicted in $3.5 Million COVID-19 Testing Kickback Scheme

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Saddle River NJ, four people have been charged for their roles in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing that defrauded federal health insurance programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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NJBIA : Halt the Building Electrification Mandate until a Full Analysis of Costs can be Developed

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor issued the following statement regarding the removal of a provision in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s PACT Rules mandating the sale of only new electric boilers in 2025.

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The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has shelved the Impractical and Controversial Electric Boiler Mandate

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco responded to news that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has shelved a controversial and expensive mandate proposed by Governor Murphy that would have required the electrification of large commercial boilers starting in 2025.

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Delivery Van Flips Over After it Slams Into Parked SUV In Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, the driver of a van delivering packages in the 600 block of 4th Street, Fair Lawn, lost control of the vehicle early Thursday evening, 12/08, and struck a parked, unoccupied Honda Pilot. After side swiping the Honda, the van rolled over on its driver’s side before coming to a stop. The van’s driver was uninjured, and self-extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident.

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American Legion Post 53 Reconsiders Gold Star Monument Donation to Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,at the December 7th Village Public workshop two members of the Village Council continue to take issue with the Gold Star Monument donated by the American Legion Post 53. Apparently 2 council members Pamela Perron and Paul Vagianos either don’t like veterans or their judgement is clouded by their own agenda .

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The Village of Ridgewood Central Business District Revitalization

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Business owners, members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood Guild met Wednesday morning in an effort to unlock the key to jump start the central business district .

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Tips on How to Maintain Your New Jersey Home’s Outdoor Lights

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How do you keep your house breathtakingly beautiful even when the sun has already set and darkness fills the place? This is where the magic of outdoor lights comes in! Installing these lights is not limited to providing illumination during the night, as it also adds a vibe and enhances a certain level of curb appeal to your home.  

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Columbia Financial, Inc. and Columbia Bank Appoint Mayra L. Rinaldi as Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance and Culture

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Mayra L. Rinaldi, Executive Vice President,  Corporate Governance and Culture of Columbia  Financial, Inc. and Columbia Bank. Image  Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Mahwah NJ, Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), and its wholly owned subsidiary  Columbia Bank (the “Bank”), are pleased to announce the appointment of Mayra L. Rinaldi as Executive Vice President,  Corporate Governance and Culture of the Company and the Bank. In her new role, Mrs. Rinaldi will continue to oversee  the Corporate Governance, Executive Administration, Community Development and Corporate Facilities departments of  the Company and the Bank. In addition, she will also continue to oversee the Company’s and Bank’s regulatory and SEC  compliance requirements, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, which includes monitoring the  effectiveness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as community support initiatives consisting of  Team Columbia, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) outreach and the Columbia Bank Foundation. 

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Plans Replacement of the AirTrain Newark System

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Newark NJ, as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s ongoing commitment to modernizing Newark Liberty International Airport, the agency issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) today for the replacement of the AirTrain Newark system with a new 2.5-mile elevated guideway train system.

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The History of Playing Classic Card Games: 7 Interesting Facts

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Do you like playing classic card games? If you do, then you’re not alone. Classic card games have been around for centuries and are enjoyed by people of all ages. But where did these games come from? How did they evolve over time? In this article, we will explore the history of classic card games and some interesting facts about them.  Continue reading The History of Playing Classic Card Games: 7 Interesting Facts

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Vehicle loses Control Strikes Steps of Passaic Street Building in Hackensack Causing Exterior Damage

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Hackensack NJ, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department third platoon and Police department responded to 213 Passaic Street today on reported motor vehicle accident. On arrival found vehicle lost control coming around the corner struck the steps causing exterior damage to the building. Both occupants of the vehicle refused medical treatment, building department responded and vehicle was removed by city towing company.

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Stew Leonard’s Store in Paramus Park Evacuated Over a Carbon Dioxide Leak

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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus Police eight employees were evacuated from Stew Leonard’s store in Paramus Park  in Bergen on Tuesday after a refrigeration pipe broke, filling the store with carbon dioxide before it opened to customers.

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PORT AUTHORITY NAMES NEW CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that Greg Ehrie, a 20-year veteran of the FBI will join the agency as its Chief Security Officer on Dec. 12, 2022. Ehrie’s FBI career involved stints as Special Agent in Charge of Intelligence at the New York field office and as Special Agent in Charge of its field office in Newark, N.J. Ehrie is currently the Chief Security Officer at the Anti-Defamation League.

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4 Transported to Hackensack University Medical Center Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Hackensack NJ, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department Third Platoon responded to 114 Atlantic Street on reported medical emergency.

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NJ TRANSIT RELAUNCHES ADOPT-A-STATION PROGRAM

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Ridgewood NJ , NJTRANSIT  relaunched its Adopt-A-Station program with a new partnership with American Express. Community groups can “adopt” their local train station to maintain its character as a focal point of their neighborhood by planting flowers, performing light landscaping and maintenance and removing litter. As part of the program, NJ TRANSIT will provide community groups with supplies such as safety vests, gloves and trash bags thanks to the generous sponsorship from American Express. In addition, the community groups are recognized at the station through signage.

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