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New Brunswick NJ, following news that Rutgers University football players racked up more than $450,000 in DoorDash orders paid for with taxpayer funds since May of last year, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) called for an investigation into the program.
Continue reading State Senator Calls for Investigation into Rutgers Athletics $450K DoorDash Bill
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Ridgewood NJ, Cookie Company Chip City born in Astoria, Queens in July 2017, Chip City began as a hobby between two childhood friends as they sought to recreate the simple taste of their childhood. What began as a fun challenge to see who could create the best cookie turned into the Chip City we know and love today.
Continue reading Cookie Company Chip City is Coming to Ridgewood
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New York NY, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Friday following the Friday comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that the Fed will press forward with raising interest rates while inflation lingers.
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Ridgewood NJ, the new Ridgewood Water Headquarters, located at 111 North Maple Avenue (next to the Ridgewood Public Library), is open for business. Their hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and their phone extensions remain the same. Those coming to the new Ridgewood Water Headquarters can park on North Maple Avenue, and walk in the front door.
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Paramus NJ, Hackensack Meridien Health, New Jersey’s largest health provider is planning an 80,000-sq.-ft. medical facility at Bergen Town Center. Hackensack Meridien plans to offer patients a wide range of affiliated providers engaged in same-day care in a four-story building.
Continue reading Hackensack Meridien Health to Build New Facility in Bergen Town Center in Paramus
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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of ALLEN ERNST (DOB: 07/18/1994; single; unemployed) of Garfield, NJ; KARINA EREMYAN (DOB: 04/01/1991; single; unemployed) of Fair Lawn, NJ; and ANTONIO BOWEN (DOB: 11/04/1993; single; currently incarcerated) on charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain John Zotollo.
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Ridgewood NJ, Rep Josh Gottheimer is not taking any chances and it’s always good to have a backup plan .Rep Gottheimer visited Bagelicious in Ridgewood to help make sure everyone could start off their day with a freshly made Jersey bagel! The congressman is already looking for useful job skills when he gets voted out of office in November . Gustavo, the owner of Bagelicious, spent the morning teaching Rep Gottheimer the secrets of what makes Jersey bagels the best!
Continue reading Rep Josh Gottheimer Gets Pointers on the Finer Art of Bagel Making in Ridgewood
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Jackson NJ, Six Flags roller coaster, El Toro, jumped forward just as riders were trying to get off. The Amusement park says the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on the wooden roller coaster. The park issued a statement which reads, “Several guests reported back pain after riding El Toro this evening. Five guests were taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and 14 were injured . The ride is closed for inspection.” Police say the injuries were mostly minor.
Continue reading NJ Six Flags Roller Coaster Malfunctions, Several Injured
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Rockleigh NJ, Northvale police responded at about 5:50 p.m. on Thursday to a report of heavy smoke emanating from the popular wedding venue the Rockleigh country club on Paris Avenue on the border between the two towns, according to a statement from Northvale Police Chief Howard Ostrow.
Continue reading Wedding Interrupted by Fire at Rockleigh Country Club
Workers’ compensation insurance protects you and your employees. Injured workers have peace of mind knowing that they won’t have to cover their medical costs out-of-pocket and will receive compensation for lost wages.
As an employer, a comprehensive workers’ compensation insurance policy means you don’t need to pay for these benefits out of your own pocket. With $42.6 million in net premiums from workers’ compensation, there is a reason why this coverage is required by law in most states.
Continue reading When is Workers’ Compensation Insurance Required?
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Ridgewood NJ, dogs love us unconditionally, but how well do our local communities reciprocate that devotion to our BFFs (Best Furry Friends)?
To mark National Dog Day on Aug. 26, LawnStarter sniffed out 2022’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers.
LawnStarter measured the puppy love in nearly 175 of the biggest U.S. cities based on 24 key indicators of dog-friendliness, such as housing, services, and care. We also looked at pawlicy favorability, access to pup-welcoming businesses, and affordability.
Check out the 10 leaders of the pack (and the 10 runts of the litter) below, followed by some highlights and lowlights from their report. (Click here to see where your city ranks and for surprising findings.)
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Glen Rock NJ, an adult male visitor of the Saddle River County Park, Glen Rock Area was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital late Thursday afternoon, 08/25, after sustaining non-life threatening injuries when a tree limb fell on him while he was walking along a paved path. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock EMS, and Bergen County Sheriff’s Office personnel rushed to the park’s Prospect Street, Glen Rock entrance to aid the victim.
Continue reading Saddle River County Park Walker Struck by Falling Tree Limb
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Ridgewood NJ, National Dog Day is this Friday (August 26), and in advance of this day celebrating our loyal companions, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, has released its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022.
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Hamilton NJ, The New Jersey Public Charter School Association (NJPCSA) welcomes 60,000 charter school students and the thousands of teachers and school staff who will attend and work at the 85 public charter schools across the Garden state for the 2022-2023 school year. As free, public schools open to all students, public charter schools have a diverse student population across the state. Eighty-five percent of students attending charter schools are students of color, 72% of students are from low-income households and 10% are students with disabilities.
