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70% Favor Increased U.S. Oil and Gas Production

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Ridgewood NJ, with gas prices soaring, energy policy is likely to be a major issue in the midterm election campaign, and voters strongly favor a policy of promoting domestic petroleum production.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 70% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the U.S. government should encourage increased oil and gas production to reduce America’s dependence on foreign sources of oil and gas. Only 18% oppose a policy of encouraging U.S. energy independence, while 12% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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HAWAIIAN PIZZA? FUHGETTABOUTIT!

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Saddle River NJ, Last week’s episode of The Walking Dead had pizza purists yelling molto bene when the show delivered a reprimand to ignorant Pizza Hut eaters: Never, ever, put pineapple on a pizza. 

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Dumont Volunteer Fire Department Knocks Down Lithium ion Battery Fire

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Dumont NJ, the Dumont Volunteer Fire Department quickly knocked down a Sunday morning fire confined to the living room of a private residence .Truck 2 arrived, as the crew from Engine 3 stretched a line into a private residence . No injuries reported. It was determined the fire was caused by a malfunctioning Lithium ion battery.

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The Ridgewood Project Pride Committee is still Looking for Members

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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday night Village Council Meeting Councilwomen Lorraine Reynolds said The Project Pride Committee could still use a few more members . If you are interested you can email her directly at [email protected] .

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Village of Ridgewood 2022 Budget Up 2.9% with a Tax Increase of 1.99%

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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday night, the Ridgewood Village Council held a Special Public Budget Meeting. During this meeting, Robert Rooney, Chief Financial Officer of the Village of Ridgewood rolled out the budget highlights and introduced the 2022 budget.

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Village Council Proclamation Honors Feed the Frontlines– Helping Those In Need Initiative

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Ridgewood Nj, during the Wednesday nights Village Council meeting a proclamation was read to honor Feeds the Frontlines. Feed the Frontlines – Helping Those In Need Initiative began as a call-to-action to provide ready-to-eat meals prepared by local Ridgewood restaurants to first responders, community groups and people in need during the pandemic.  During the height of the pandemic in Spring 2020, it was an organized way for people to help feed local healthcare workers, first responders and people in need while supporting local restaurants who have been hit hard economically.   This initiative earned the volunteer leadership team the 2021 NJ Governor’s Jefferson Award for volunteer program in September 2021.

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“Save Ridgewood Outdoor Dining ” petition has been making the rounds on various Facebook groups

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Ridgewood NJ, the “Save Ridgewood Outdoor Dining ” petition has been making the rounds on various Facebook groups . As of this writing the petition had 2023 signers who wish to preserve the outdoor dining corrals.

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40th annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bergenfield

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Bergenfield NJ,  Bergenfield is set to hold it’s 40th annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade starts around 2 p.m. Sunday, today. Kieran Lynch, past president of the Bergen Irish Association, will be the Grand Marshal. Lynch is also a member of the BIA’s Board of Trustees, and his father Edward is a founding member of the organization. Maureen Donegan and Sharon Collins are the Aides to the Grand Marshal for 2022.

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Biden Administration’s War on American Energy Independence

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Ridgewood NJ, with record-high gas prices and the market’s need for more supply, Tall City CEO Michael Oestmann says the company is working to increase daily production from 10,000 barrels to 20,000 by the end of the year. “It’s right here and it’s good for America,” Oestmann told FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti. “It creates American jobs.” While Tall City’s private land can receive drilling permits in as quickly as 10 days, some of their Permian Basin neighbors on federal land are waiting anywhere from 9 to 12 months.

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NJ State Trooper Buys Gas For Stranded Motorist

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Cranbury NJ,  according to the NJ state Police , “As State Troopers in the performance of our duty we don’t always get a thank you from the citizens we interact with and that’s ok. We never ask for it, nor do we expect it because it’s not only our job but our passion to help people.
Recently however, we got a thank you note and wanted to let that citizen know, we appreciate it.”

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Democrat Senator Joseph Lagana Introduces Legislation to Toughen Penalties for Automobile Thefts and Carjacking

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Trenton NJ, Democrat Senator Joseph Lagana introduced a legislative package today meant to help curb the rash of motor vehicle thefts that have been occurring with increasing frequency across the Garden State by upgrading automobile thefts from a third- to a second-degree crime, and by imposing stiffer penalties for both automobile thefts as well as carjackings.

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NFIB Calls on Trenton Policymakers to Act to Suspend or Reduce $0.329 NJ Gas Tax Now

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Trenton NJ, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) called on New Jersey lawmakers to help provide fuel cost relief for small businesses, workers, and commuters across the Garden State. NFIB’s New Jersey state director urged immediate action to either reduce or suspend the $0.329 state gas tax until fuel prices begin to stabilize.

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School Bond Referendums Go Down in Flames in Bergen

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East Rutherford NJ, voters turned down a $55 million school referendum for Becton Regional High School, which would have cost the typical taxpayer $176.17 annually in East Rutherford and $171.80 in Carlstadt.
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