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Party for the Planet, Returns to the Bergen County Zoo Sunday April 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Paramus NJ, Party for the Planet will be returning live and in-person on  at the Bergen County Zoo . The 14th annual Party for the Planet will be on Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshops are available on the 22nd and 23rd, to celebrate Earth Day. Admission is free.

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Prepper Creates Post-Apocalyptic Internet

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Ridgewood NJ, the Reticulum Network Stack is a ‘prepper’ version of the internet that is designed to exist alongside or on top of the traditional internet. It is a streamlined communications tool that can be quickly deployed in case of systemic telecom failure. The system is designed so that anyone can easily build secure and long-range networks with simple tools. It can run on almost any device and can be put together with minimal telecom and computer knowledge in about an hour.

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Top Tips On How To Make Your Caravan More Convenient For Your Family Members

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If you’re like most people, you enjoy taking caravan trips with your family. It’s a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some quality time together. But if you want to make your caravan trips even more enjoyable, you need to ensure your caravan is as convenient as possible for your family members. The following are tips on how to make your caravan more accommodating for everyone.

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Apple Takes Aim at Financial Services

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Ridgewood NJ, Apple is planning to build its own in-house technology and infrastructure for financial services. Financial services are a rapidly growing part of Apple’s overall product strategy. Developing these services will help Apple create more consistent recurring revenue from customers. Apple is working on payment processing, risk assessment for lending, fraud analysis, credit checks, and additional customer-service functions. The company is preparing to release a pay later feature and hardware subscription bundle to which these new plans will likely apply.

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Hometown International owner of $100 million “Your Hometown Deli” in Paulsboro to Merge with Makamer, an LA based private bioplastics start-up firm

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Paulsboro NJ, the $100 million Deli is back in the spotlight again , Hometown International (HWIN) , the publicly traded company with a market capitalization of more than $100 million despite owning just one small New Jersey deli in Paulsboro has announced plans to merge with Makamer, a private bioplastics start-up firm.

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Friday Morning Bomb Threat at Ridgewood High school False Alarm

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department were summoned to Ridgewood High School late Friday morning  when  a bomb threat at Ridgewood high school phoned into central dispatch. Ridgewood police assisted by numerous agencies searched the interior and exterior of the school and confirmed this was a false threat. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau assisted by the Bergen county prosecutors office is investigating the call. There is currently no threat to the students.

 

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The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood Extends Business Hours

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Ridgewood NJ, the Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood has announced that starting today, Friday, April 1st 2022, they will be expanding our store hours for the spring season. The new hours will be Monday through Saturday, 11am to 7pm. We appreciate all your support and hope the increase in hours will make our store more accessible during the busy season. We look forward to seeing you!

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Leisure and Hospitality, Lead Job Gains in March

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Washington DC, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains continued in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 3.6 percent in March, and the number of unemployed persons decreased by 318,000 to 6.0 million.

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Things That You Need to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels

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As people grow more and more environmentally conscious, they’re trying to do their part by living a “greener” lifestyle. A big part of that is reducing your carbon footprint in various ways – from recycling and composting to driving less and using energy-efficient appliances. However, one of the big ways you can make a dent in your carbon footprint is by installing solar panels. While they undeniably offer many benefits – not just by helping the environment, but also by saving you money on your energy bills in the long run – there are a few things you need to consider before installing them.

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#LetMyChildLearn Campaign Calls on Governor Murphy to Reverse NJDOE’s Charter School Expansion Denials

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Hamilton NJ,  over the last month, the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) launched the most extensive paid and earned media campaign in its history to call upon the Governor to reverse his Department of Education’s charter school expansion denials. Parents, lawmakers, leaders and community members responded in unprecedented numbers.

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Newark Housing Authority Director Of Information Technology Admits Embezzling Funds To Purchase Thousands Of Electronic Devices

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Newark NJ,  Newark Housing Authority (NHA)’s former director of information technology admitted using his position to embezzle NHA funds to purchase cellular telephones and other electronic devices, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Employee from Fair Lawn Arrested For Using Work Computer to Store Images of Child Porn

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Fair Lawn NJ,  a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employee was arrested for possession of child pornography on his EPA computer, the U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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New York Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Role in Kidnapping of Paterson Store Owner

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Paterson NJ,  a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for his role in a kidnapping in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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New Jersey Has the 6th Highest Tax Burden

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Trenton NJ, with Tax Day approaching on April 18 and 81% of Americans thinking that the government does not spend their tax dollars wisely, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2022 Tax Burden by State report.

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Teaneck Man Sentenced To 97 Months In Prison For Decade-Long $60 Million Multifamily Building Real-estate and Securities Fraud Scheme

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Teaneck NJ,  a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 97 months in prison on March 30, 2022 for orchestrating a long-running bank and securities fraud scheme, which led to large-scale losses for financial institutions and investors, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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