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New Jersey’s Innovation Economy Continues to Lag Region

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA’s updated 2022 Indicators of Innovation report, a comprehensive examination of how New Jersey’s innovation economy compares to other regional states, shows the Garden State slipping slightly in overall score and position from the 2020 report, but also taking key steps which could improve its future standing.

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Murphy Administration Ducking “postmortem” Investigation on Pandemic Failures

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio blasted Governor Phil Murphy’s continued inaction on a promised “postmortem” investigation of his administration’s failed COVID-19 response in nursing homes and State-run veterans homes and stonewalling by Democrats of a legislative investigation.

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Economic Pessimism Grows as New Jersey Restaurant Operators Endure Weaker Business Conditions

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Ridgewood  NJ,  Soaring costs of food and utilities coupled with an ongoing hiring crisis are among the key issues impacting the industry that is still recovering from shutdowns and guest capacity limitations during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new survey released today by the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association (NJRHA).

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Edgewater Entrepreneur Found with 5lbs of Pot Charged with Intent to Distribute

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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WILLIAM AREVALO (6/09/1989; single; self-employed) of 190 River Road, Edgewater, NJ on charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The arrest 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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MOBILE NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION COMING TO RIDGEWOOD SEPTEMBER 8th

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Ridgewood NJ, The mobile NJ Motor Vehicle Commission is coming to Ridgewood. Please read the information below, and see the attached flyers for the information and identifying documents that you must bring with you, to your appointment, in order to obtain various documents from the mobile unit:

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Apple iPhone 14 with Satellite Connectivity

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Ridgewood NJ, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone 14 will have satellite hardware, but support for satellite communications depends on agreements between Apple and operators. Satellite connectivity will only be able to be used for emergency texting and voice services. Apple is most likely to partner with Globalstar for the feature. T-Mobile and SpaceX recently announced a plan to provide a satellite-to-cellular service in 2023.

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Google : Android for Everyone , Everywhere

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Ridgewood NJ, Google is launching a cross-device software development kit that will allow apps to play across Android devices and eventually non-Android devices as well. It lets apps discover nearby devices, establish secure connections between devices, and host app experiences across multiple devices. The SDK uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ultra-wideband for multi-device connectivity. It is in developer preview and only works with Android devices for now.

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JOIN THE CHORUS OF THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company cannot wait to begin rehearsals for our November production of The Pirates of Penzance next week, and you still have a chance to join us by joining our chorus!

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Motor Vehicle Stop in Ridgefield Leads Trafficking and Gun Charges

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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of FRANCIS E. HIDALGO (DOB: 11/06/1998; single; unemployed) of 15026 Timberlea Dr, Missouri City, TX, and ANTONIO A. MORENO (DOB: 04/07/1999; single; unemployed) of 5010 Grove West Boulevard, Stafford, TX, on money laundering and unlawful weapons possession charges.  The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Wood-Ridge Man Arrested for Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting a Child

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Wood-Ridge NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of STEVE R. SHELLEY (DOB: 02/27/1973; divorced; unemployed) of Wood Ridge, NJ on aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child 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 Wood-Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Three Get Prison After NJ State Police Shut Down Passaic County Opioid Mill

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Paterson NJ,  Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a seven-year prison sentence for a Pennsylvania resident convicted in the operation of a Passaic County opioid mill that distributed bulk quantities of fentanyl and heroin reportedly linked to more than a dozen fatal overdoses.  The illegal drug manufacturing enterprise was dismantled in March 2020 as a result of an investigation led by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Trafficking North Unit, working within the NJSP Opioid Enforcement Task Force (OETF).

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Ridgewood Board of Education Begins to Address Controversial New Sex Ed Curriculum

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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday night Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Daniel Kilday Supervisor of Wellness at Ridgewood Public Schools did their best to make the Murphy Administration new controversial sex ed Curriculum seem benign.  Presenting the Ridgewood Public Schools  health curriculum revisions aligned to the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education were reviewed. The presentation included a grade-by-grade overview of disciplinary concepts, units, and resources. The revisions were also presented at the Board Curriculum Committee last week, which is part of the district’s curriculum review process.

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Bergen County Narcotic Task Force Arrests Armed and Dangerous Fugitive at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DWAYNE KEVIN SHARLOW (DOB: 10/15/1966; single; unemployed) of 5500 Crestwood Drive, Prosper, TX on a charge of being a fugitive from justice.  The arrest 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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EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS : Tuesday 8/30 – Washington Avenue closed in both directions at Pascack Road

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Twp. of Washington NJ, expect MAJOR DELAYS during your morning and afternoon commutes. Please plan an alternate route and AVOID the area. Tuesday 8/30 – Washington Ave closed in both directions at Pascack Road.  Wednesday 8/31 Through Friday 9/2 Pascack Road Southbound will be closed at Washington Avenue.

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