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Ramsey NJ, Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta (N.J. – 05) issued the following statement on Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s latest alliance with Washington, D.C. radicals Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “The Squad” after they voted against increased protections for Supreme Court Justices:
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A home equity line of credit is a loan in which the borrower uses the equity in their home as collateral. The loan is typically used for home improvement projects or other major expenses. The interest rate on a home equity line of credit is usually lower than that of a personal loan or credit card. Home equity lines of credit typically have a draw period, during which the borrower can take out the money as needed, and a repayment period, during which the borrower repays the loan. Continue reading An Easy Guide To Understanding What A Home Equity Line Of Credit Is
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Ridgewood NJ, Flag Day is today, and while many may remember staking miniature American flags into our yards as kids, as the years pass by, our interest in celebrating the holiday has significantly diminished – so we must ask ourselves, “What Happened to Flag Day?”
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Washington DC, the Producer Price Index (Wholesale Prices) for final demand increased 0.8 percent in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This rise followed advances of 0.4 percent in April and 1.6 percent in March.
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photo courtesy of the Saddle River Police Department
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department has issued a Traffic Alert! West Saddle River Road will be closed in both directions at Dater lane until further notice. Recent heavy rains have undermined the road causing a significant collapse under the steel plates. Bergen County has responded to barricade the roadway and prepare for reconstruction. This project will take many months and the road will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Due to the hazards, large fencing will be established for safety reasons to prevent anyone from walking into the work zone.
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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service will start later this year, pending FAA permission. Lockeford, California will be among the first locations in the US to access the service. The drones will be able to carry five pounds of payload at speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. They are able to detect static and moving objects and automatically change course to safely avoid them.
Team Columbia Volunteers Support Paterson Habitat for Humanity’s Home Safe Home Initiative.
Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank.
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Fair Lawn NJ , Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has invested $100,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Funds to support Paterson Habitat for Humanity (PHFH). The funds will be utilized to fulfill comprehensive restoration plans for housing and economic development, supportive services, and other neighborhood revitalization activities.
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Lodi NJ, starting June 15, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) customers will no longer need to present a Social Security card or other document to prove their Social Security number; instead, thanks to changes in REAL ID, proof of Social Security number may be electronically verified by NJMVC with the Social Security Administration database.
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Paramus NJ, according to the Paramus Police Department a Passaic County teenager was arrested on Thursday for two counts of creating a false public alarm.
There could be a plethora of reasons why homeowners may want to quickly sell their homes. Unfortunately, if they go down the traditional route, they may expect to grapple with time-consuming, costly, and complex matters.
Selling a house in California, especially if you are living in San Diego can take up to 85 days with a traditional agent. The process would involve searching for a good realtor, subjecting your home to inspections that may call for repairs, holding open houses, marketing, and whatnot.
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Ridgewood NJ, Gannett, which publishes USA Today and North Jersey Media is America’s largest newspaper chain says it will almost eliminate op-eds and candidate endorsements.
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Ridgewood NJ, the artwork of Ramsey resident Andrea Williams and her grandson, Daniel Weispfenning of Ridgewood, is on display at The Gallery at West Side Presbyterian Church for the month of June. The exhibit features Willliams’ realistic oil paintings and Weispfenning’s creative photography.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, the driver of small box truck escaped injury when he crashed his vehicle into a utility pole on East Glen Avenue near Van Emburgh Avenue, Ridgewood on Monday morning, 06/13. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel and vehicles responded to the incident. Motor vehicle access to and from the Glen School and several nearby homes was disrupted by the incident for an extended period.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, we have reported on issues with wild turkeys,deer ,bears and now turtles , yes turtles . Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers Sgt. Mosca and Officer Kleinert helped to get a turtle safely across the road after a resident noticed it was in danger.
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Oradell NJ, Oradell Avenue has reopened in both directions, after a sinkhole had kept the eastbound side of the thoroughfare closed since the end of May. A sinkhole caused by a ruptured sewer line was first spotted on May 23 near the Oradell Street train station. According to Police ,there will be periodic maintenance this week during day time hours. Traffic will need to be altered so stay tuned for traffic updates.
