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Hackensack Police Officers Talk Teen off Parking Deck Ledge

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at approximately 09:00 A.M., Hackensack Police officers , Det. Chris Lara Nunez, P.O. Frank Caneja, P.O. Matthew Debonis, and Sgt. Kley Peralta responded to 170 Prospect Avenue on a report of an individual threatening to jump off the parking deck. Officers located a male juvenile on the ledge of the parking deck who appeared to be in emotional distress. Det. Lara Nunez and P.O. Caneja immediately began speaking with the juvenile, utilizing de-escalation skills and crisis intervention training to build a rapport with the juvenile. They were able to successfully speak to the juvenile, and subsequently rescued the juvenile off the ledge to safety. The juvenile was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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7 Eco-Terror Protesters Arrested at Teterboro Airport on Thursday

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Teterboro NJ, seven people were arrested at Teterboro Airport on Thursday, according to Port Authority police. The people were part of an Eco-terror protest.

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Survey Says The average New Jersey Man spends 26 minutes Getting Ready for a Night Out

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  • … and 1 in 5 pluck their eyebrows.
  • 10% said they would be prepared to go into debt buying grooming products.
  • Interactive map included showing how long men across the country spend grooming.

Times have changed. Only a few years ago, the idea of a man spending more than a few minutes on his grooming regime – a dab of deodorant, a squirt of hair gel – would have been laughable. But – some might say thankfully – attitudes have changed. Perhaps it’s the boom in social media, making it acceptable for people to portray themselves more and more on camera, or the rise in US reality shows. All this has required the average male to up his game, knowing that he might be compared to what others see on social media or TV – and encourage him to make the most of himself.

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Angels for Veterans Fundraiser Will Help Train Service Dogs

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Demarest NJ, in honor of Veterans Day 2022, the Academy of the Holy Angels raised over $2,500 to help bring a trained service dog to a military veteran. This timely event was hosted November 9 by AHA Upper School’s Angels for Veterans organization and the students at AHA Middle School. Students, faculty, and staff (50 in all) received donations for completing laps around the Academy’s track. Funds benefit American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™.

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NJ Transit Will Advance Seven Programs Including Bus Garage Electrification In North Jersey, Solar Bus Shelters, Electric Mini-Buses, Microtransit Shuttles and Bike Sheds

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) today announced the programming of $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) funding to seven NJ TRANSIT projects which advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions.  The funding will be made available to NJ TRANSIT as part of NJTPA’s Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program.

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Kearny Bank Appoints Ridgewood Resident Matthew Lindenberg As Chief Marketing Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Kearny Bank has appointed Matthew Lindenberg from Ridgewood to the newly-established position of Senior Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer. Lindenberg is responsible for leading Kearny Bank’s marketing efforts, including expansion of the brand presence; contributing to retention and expansion of current banking and lending relationships; developing an integrated marketing communication strategy focusing on data-driven targeting, personalization, and marketing effectiveness measurement; and expanding media and community outreach. He’s based at the company’s Fairfield, NJ corporate office.

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Healthy Minerals That You Should Get in Your Diet

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Minerals are essential for a healthy body. They are involved in many biochemical processes and play a vital role in maintaining optimum health. Minerals are critical to the proper functioning of some of the most crucial parts of the body, including the immune system, nervous system, endocrine system, and more. While their are many diets that can be used to get Minerals into your blood stream, like vegan, carnivore diet or even the lion diet. (check out this “lion diet vs carnivore” breakdown to find out more about those last two). It’s important to look at the fundamentals and basic principles of what minerals are and why they’re important. Moreover, a mineral deficiency can cause various health problems ranging from muscle cramps to death. This post will examine multiple minerals that the human body requires to maintain proper function and keep you in good working order. While their are many diets that can be used to get Minerals into your blood stream, like vegan, carnivore diet or even the lion diet. (check out this “lion diet vs carnivore” breakdown to find out more about those last two). It’s important to look at the fundamentals and basic principles of what minerals are and why they’re important.

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Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has announced that he will be retiring from the New Jersey General Assembly

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Wyckoff NJ, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R-40) has announced that he will be retiring from the New Jersey General Assembly at the end of the current legislative term.

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New Jersey Bear Hunt Back On

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“I feel awful,” Governor Murphy said. “But I can’t violate what are obvious facts that are potentially undermining public safety.”

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To protect public safety and support a healthy wildlife population, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Fish and Game Council will discuss the approval of the State’s Comprehensive Bear Management Policy (CBBMP) and consider amendments to the Game Code at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, November 15. As a means of reducing the black bear population and dangerous bear-human interactions, the amendments include measures to reintroduce a regulated black bear hunt beginning in December. The Fish and Game Council will also consider additional limitations to a regulated hunt, including prohibitions on the taking of cubs.

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Middlesex Man Charged with Threatening to Attack Synagogue

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Sayreville NJ, a Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Two Charged for Participation in Lockbit Global Ransomware Campaign Extracting $100 million dollars in Ransom Payments

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Newark NJ,  a Russian and Canadian national has been charged with participating in the LockBit global ransomware campaign, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, and FBI-Newark Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy announced today.

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Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October Inflation Eases Slightly to 7.7 percent

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7.7% Inflation rate mean prices double every 9.3 years 

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Washington DC, The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.

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Bergen County Animal Control and Fair Lawn Police Raid Home on 30th Street

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Fair Lawn NJ, on November 8th , the Fair Lawn Police responded on 10/09/22 to a residence on 30th Street  after receiving a complaint of multiple animals in the residence that were not cared for.  Officers, with Bergen County Animal Control, found multiple cats and dogs that were uncared for. Lt. James Krizek took over the investigation and charged Julie Alaimo, age 37 of Fair Lawn, with 23 counts of animal cruelty. 21 cats and 2 dogs were removed by Animal Control.

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Fair Lawn Police Pick Up Peeping Tom

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Fair Lawn NJ, on the 6 of November at 7:55 pm  Fair Lawn Police Officers Brandon Loaiza, Anthony Ferreira, Sal Marotta and Matthew Hearon responded to a residence on Jordan Road after a report of a male found in the  backyard with a cell phone on a tripod possibly taking photographs. Daniel Delvalle, age 25 of Fair Lawn, was located at his residence and placed under arrest after he attempted to erase photographs that he had taken through a window into the residence. He was released after being charged with trespassing.

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How Digital Signage Reduces Perceived Wait Times

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If you have queues, perhaps in your store, in your waiting room, or even in your theme park, then grab a digital sign and a program like Kitcast and start reducing perceived waiting times with your digital content. There are actually a few ways you can psychologically communicate with people using digital signs. Here is how it all works.

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