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New Jersey National Guard Deployed to Assist Long-Term Care Facilities

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Paramus NJ, less than one week after the Murphy Administration and  New Jersey Veterans’ Families Settle Lawsuit  for $53 million Over COVID Nursing Home Deaths , Governor Murphy announced that the New Jersey National Guard will be deploying to long-term care facilities throughout New Jersey to assist with COVID-19 response efforts and to augment facilities’ staffing. This is an extension of Joint Task Force COVID Guardian, which has provided coordinated assistance to numerous long-term care facilities since the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SNOW DAY : All Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022

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Ridgewood NJ, due to the inclement weather expected tomorrow, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. If weather conditions permit, after-school and evening activities at Ridgewood Public Schools may be held. The coaches and advisors will notify students.

Thank you and please stay safe.

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Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches for Friday Mornings Commute

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service , a quick moving but intensifying low pressure system is expected to bring a period of moderate to heavy snow for the Friday morning commute.

The southern end of the state is anticipated to have the most significant impact during the Friday morning commute. Most of the snow will fall between 1 AM and 7 AM.

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Governor Murphy Declares a State of Emergency for New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Beginning at 10:00 p.m. Thursday Night , a State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Murphy.
Since we get a lot of questions about what a State of Emergency means, here are some quick facts according to the NJ State Police :

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Important Things To Remember When Investing in Glimmer Tokens

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In a not so distant future, cryptocurrencies have taken over every financial transaction around the world. One of the best representing virtual currencies is Glimmer. It has become very popular with its high-tech blockchain technology. So if you want to invest, here are some things to remember.

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Fed Accelerating Rate Hikes to Cut Again Soon

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Stocks declined sharply yesterday in response to the release of FOMC meeting minutes showing a commitment to increase (or normalize) rates sooner than expected.
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New Jersey Transit Police Locate Missing Child at Secaucus Junction Station

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Secaucus NJ, on Thursday 12/30/2021, NJTPD Lieutenant Fallon and Officer Tevnan were on foot patrol at Secaucus Junction Station. The officers were actively scanning traveling crowds to identify suspicious behavior or any potential threats. They noticed a young juvenile passing through the station and determined he was traveling alone.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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Couple Arrested in Stabbing of a North Arlington Man

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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of BRIANA BUESO (DOB: 10/27/2003; single; cashier) of 322 Bain Bridge Street, Brooklyn, New York and KEYANA COATES (DOB: 9/05/1999; single, food delivery worker) of 810 Broadway Apt 107, Newark, New Jersey on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.

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It’s Your Turn: Discover Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School at January 30 Open House

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Demarest NJ: It’s your turn to experience the Academy of the Holy Angels’ exceptional world of exploration. Visit the Sunday, January 30, AHA Middle School Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. 

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Arizona Offers Education Vouchers For Parents If Government Schools Close

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Phoenix, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has a strong message for the teacher unions in his state pushing for the shutdown of in-person learning in public schools: Don’t even think about it.

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Senator Michael Testa : “Throughout the pandemic, it was obvious the only jobs the labor department leadership was concerned about were their own”

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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa today lambasted New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development after the beleaguered agency issued a self-congratulatory press release boasting of its accomplishments in 2021.

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In 2021 there were 26 Unlocked Cars Stolen in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department and as frequently reported on the Ridgewood blog , auto theft is on the rise in the state of New Jersey. In 2021 there were 26 cars stolen in the Village of Ridgewood. Every car stolen was unlocked with the keys left in it. It’s important to always lock your car whenever it is left unattended. Studies have shown that the vast majority of vehicles that are burglarized or stolen have been left unlocked. Don’t be the next victim. Here are several simple steps that everyone should follow.

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45% of American Adults say crime has increased in their community over the past year

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Ridgewood NJ, after a year in which many cities set new homicide records, a plurality of Americans say crime is getting worse in their communities.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 45% of American Adults say crime has increased in their community over the past year. That’s a sharp rise from January 2018, when just 28% said crime in their community had increased. Only nine percent (9%) now say crime has decreased in their community the past year, while 40% say the level of crime has remained about the same.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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Lieutenant Todd Harris Retires From the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, December 31st 2021 was the last day of work for Lieutenant Todd Harris. Todd Joined the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance crop in 1982 and was hired by the Ridgewood Police Department in 1987 continually serving the Village of Ridgewood for 39 years. Todd was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and Lieutenant in 2009. The Ridgewood Police congratulate Todd on his retirement and thank him for his many years of dedicated service to the Village of Ridgewood.

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Light Snow but Hazardous Travel Conditions , Especially for the Friday Morning Commute

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey State Police warn widespread snow is expected to impact our state Thursday night into Friday morning. Be sure to monitor the weather closely as forecasts can change.

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