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Ex-CNBC Guest Analyst and Advisor, Currently on the Lam , Charged With Fraud

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Los Angeles Ca, a California advisor and frequent CNBC commentator is on the run after being charged with defrauding clients of millions, according to the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Gang Of Four Robs $104,000 Worth Of Luxury Handbags From Bottega Veneta at Riverside Square in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police responded to The Shops at Riverside for a robbery investigation. A group of four suspects (Three black males and one black female) entered a high-end handbag store, Bottega Veneta, and stole $104K worth of luxury handbags and accessories. They were operating a silver Dodge Charger with an aftermarket red Dodge Super Bee logo sticker on both sides of the front fenders and the trunk lid. They entered the store at the opening hour and quickly left the store after the incident. During the incident, the suspects made verbal threats to the employees putting them in fear. If anyone has any information, please contact Hackensack Police Detective Bureau at 201-646-7777.

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Man Found Unconscious after Bee Stings in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  according to Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke a 20-year-old man was rendered unconscious in a case of multiple bee stings Wednesday morning in the area of the Stop & Shop on Franklin Avenue .

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Only 22% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season

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Ridgewood NJ, September 22nd was officially the first day of autumn, and nearly half of Americans are happy it’s here.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 49% of American Adults say the arrival of fall puts them in a better mood. Just 10% say they’re in a worse mood because fall is here, while 37% say the change of seasons has no impact on their mood. By comparison, in March 2018, 63% said the arrival of spring put them in a better mood. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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Borough of Oradell Nears Vote on 66 Kinderkamack Road Project

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Oradell NJ, since June the Borough of Oradell has debated a proposed redevelopment that would bring retail, office space and 29 apartments to the former Subaru property . On Monday, the borough’s zoning board heard from the project’s planner, the final scheduled witness for 66 Kinderkamack Road LLC’s plan to bring a three-story mixed-use development to the Kinderkamack Road site, which once housed a Subaru dealership. The next meeting, scheduled for Oct. 17, will include a public comment session and board deliberations before a potential vote.

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More Questions Raised About Saddle River Housing Project on Rosie O’Donnell Estate

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Saddle River NJ, the property formerly known as the Rosey O’Donnell estate in Saddle River and now the site of a proposed 60-unit East Allendale Road townhouse project once again became the center of discussions that stretched on to three hours Wednesday as borough officials and residents raised further questions and new topics about its development.

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Reasons Behind Coliving in NYC

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In a city where such possibilities are currently missing, coliving has arisen at the perfect moment to provide individuals cheap and flexible housing options. The normal cost of a 1-bedroom in New York City is $2,892, whereas the average cost of a private room in a coliving arrangement is $1,600. This is far less than the former and you are more likely to jump at this option but before then, it is important we understand the term coliving if you are not yet familiar with it.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit Arrest Man with Multiple NJ Drivers License

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FRANCISCO VENTURACUBA (DOB: 6/04/1982; single; unemployed) of 85 Presidential Blvd., Paterson, NJ on charges of unauthorized use of personal identifying information and falsifying records. This is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child in Bergenfield

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JULIAN ROJO (DOB: 11/30/1981; single; laborer) of Bergenfield, NJ on sexual assault and child endangerment charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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What Makes Car Insurance So Expensive in New Jersey?

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New Jersey ranks pretty high in the states with the highest auto insurance rates. As of January 2022, the cost of full coverage in New Jersey averaged $1,891, which was 7% higher than the national average of $1,771.

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Crash in Ridgewood Send One to the Hospital with Serious Head injury

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Ridgewood NJ, a serious head injury resultant from a two (2) vehicle, Wednesday morning, 09/21, collision at the intersection of Cantrell Road and Highland Avenue, Ridgewood resulted in a momentary loss of consciousness for one (1) of the drivers, and required that he be transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for evaluation and possible treatment. Both heavily damaged vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police officers and Ridgewood  firefighters responded to aid the victim and to remediate a crash related fluid spill.

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Man Recorded Sex Act With Child Arrested on Child Pornography Charges in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELIJAH HUTCHENS (DOB: 5/03/2003; single; unemployed) of Huntsville, AL on manufacturing and possessing child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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The NJ Department of Education Has Issued a New Round of Warnings of Potential Disciplinary Action to School Districts that Fail to Implement the New Child Grooming Sex Education Standards

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration’s escalating threats to school districts that refuse to implement controversial new sex education standards imposed by the State Board of Education.

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Welcome to Ridgewood : Village Council Election , Master Plan Vote , and School Budget

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board Board agreed to carry the vote for the New Master Plan  to the planning board meeting set for October 4th. The October 4th vote conflicts with the Yom Kippur holiday and this prompted the board to consider moving the vote to October 18 if necessary.

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