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US Justice Department Announces Nationwide Action to Combat Health Care-Related COVID-19 Fraud

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NEWARK NJ,the US Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud schemes that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic. These cases allegedly resulted in over $149 million in COVID-19-related false billings to federal programs and theft from federally-funded pandemic assistance programs. In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized over $8 million in cash and other fraud proceeds.

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Mahwah Museum : Save Our Caboose!

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Mahwah NJ, Cabooses were not made to stand still and with consistent exposure to the elements over the years, the Caboose has suffered significant water damage. Along with initial repairs to the siding and windows, the best way to preserve the Caboose for future generations is house it under a pavilion that will shield it from the rain and snow. Construction and materials costs have gone up significantly and the project is estimated to cost $100,000. We are working with the Township to come up with a plan to fund those repairs and will need help from the community.

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Upper Saddle River Police: Car thefts are Becoming More Prolific and the Criminals More Brazen

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River had two attempted motor vehicle thefts within the last 15-20 minutes on Thursday . Vehicle description is a Black older model BMW Sedan with tinted windows and aftermarket wheels.

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Ridgewood Police Department :Driving While Intoxicated does not distinguish between alcohol and other substances

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department reminds residents that under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving While Intoxicated does not distinguish between alcohol and other substances (I.e. Marijuana). Impaired driving is “drunk” driving. Please keep our roads safe.

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Most Americans Agree With the Ending of Masks Mandates on Trains and Airlines

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Ridgewood NJ, most Americans approve of a judge’s decision striking down mandatory masks on trains and airlines, and believe the danger from the COVID-19 pandemic is mostly over.

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Early Morning Hackensack Crash Sends Two to The Hospital

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 2, Rescue 1, Engine 2 , & Hackensack UMC responded to an early morning Prospect Avenue and Central Avenue for two vehicle motor vehicle accident. Two parties were treated and transported to Hackensack University medical center. Hackensack police will be conducting the investigation. No further information available at this time.

 

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Bear Sighted in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police issue an important public safety message: There was a bear sighted on the east side of town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Looking To Buy A New Home? Don’t Forget These Parameters

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When looking to buy a new home there are several important factors that you must take into account. These include but are not limited to mortgage rates, debt-to-income ratio calculations, the down payment, the seller’s incentive, and the real estate agent. Does the agent use a multiple service listing database? And do you get along with and trust your real estate agent to get you the best deal and navigate the local market seamlessly? 

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A Utility Pole and Two Vehicles damaged in a Thursday Evening Crash in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, a utility pole and two (2) vehicles were damaged by a Thursday evening, 04/21, crash at the intersection of Morlot Avenue and Dorothy Street in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS units responded to the incident, which caused the temporary diversion of eastbound traffic on Morlot Avenue near the Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. PSE&G’s Electric Division was notified about the damaged utility pole. One (1) driver sustained a minor injury in the crash, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. No disruptions to electric or communication services were reported in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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THORN + ROOTS Opens in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, THORN + ROOTS  has just opened by a gentlemen named Allen Caruso in Ridgewood on Route 17 South.  The company bills itself :  For really busy people who want to choose real food, real fast. For farm-to-mouth, grab-and-go awesomeness. 

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Ridgewood Friends of Music Concert Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm at GW Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Friends of Music Concert will take place this Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm at GW Middle School. It will be live AND live-streamed, and is the largest fundraiser of the year for Ridgewood Friends of Music .

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Concerns Grow Over Phishing Campaigns launched from Compromised Email Accounts in Education Sector

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Ridgewood NJ, so far we have not heard about this from any of our local school districts , including Ridgewood but its something to keep an eye on . The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) continues to observe efforts by cyber threat actors to compromise email accounts in the education sector in order to launch phishing campaigns with the intent to steal sensitive information, compromise account credentials, or conduct subsequent cyber operations against others in the education sector.

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New Jersey Transit Police Reunite Commuter with Stolen Engagement Ring

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Ridgewood NJ,  New Jersey Transit Police officers were happy to reunite a fiancé with her stolen engagement ring. She had been traveling on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail days prior when her ring was stolen. At that time, she reached out to NJTPD and officers Markowitz and Sullivan responded to assist. The officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed a suspect take the ring and flee from the area. ⁣

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Stockton Poll: 50% of N.J. Residents Support Cannabis Tourism

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Galloway NJ, as legal marijuana sales begin in New Jersey, a majority of adults would welcome dispensaries selling cannabis in their towns, and half would market it as a tourist attraction, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. But results do vary slightly by region.

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