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Have You Seen a Spotted Lanternfly ?

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Ridgewood NJ, the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam; it is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in Berks County in 2014 and has spread to other counties in PA, as well as the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio.

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Car Thieves Target Unlocked Cars on Bergen New York Border

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Ramapo NY, Ramapo Police Department currently investigating 2 stolen vehicles from the Village of Airmont that occurred in the early morning hours on today’s date (9/21/21). Potential suspect attempt to enter 3 cars which were parked in a resident’s driveway. These vehicles were LOCKED, so he moved on to a neighbor’s house whose doors were left UNLOCKED with the keys inside. One of the stolen vehicles has been recovered, the other has not yet been found. Ramapo Police would like to once again remind our residents to LOCK YOUR VEHICLES to prevent these thefts!

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Passaic County Man Charged with Defrauding Investors of over $1 Million

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Woodland Park NJ, a Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested today in connection with a scheme to defraud investors of over $1 million through various misrepresentations and omissions about his business operations and his background, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services Caseworker Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

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Kearny NJ,  A caseworker employed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, was charged today with possessing images of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Relationships and Reading: Can Love Reading Help You Find The Right Partner

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Love is one of the most powerful human emotions and can help anyone sail through the toughest of times. This is the reason why everyone is looking for love in some form or another. In the era of dating apps and online dating, one would be forgiven to assume that finding love is pretty straightforward. However, that’s not the case, unfortunately. 

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What Are The Average Heights In Different Countries Across The World? Find Out Here

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In a world where people are constantly looking for ways to compare themselves with others, height is often one of the first things that come to mind. It’s also been shown that people who are taller earn more money and have higher self-esteem than those who are shorter! However, there has been a lot of debate over whether or not being tall has any disadvantages. Height, like many other things in life, can be influenced by a wide range of factors. These could include the person’s genes or even environmental factors such as poverty or malnutrition. For example, children who grow up in wealthier countries tend to be taller than those who grow up without the same access to health care and food. In poorer countries, there is also more of a chance that the children are malnourished. This is because many of them are not able to get sufficient nutrients in their diets.  In this article, we will explore the average heights in different countries across the world and why this information is important.  We’ll also take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being tall.

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NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS FIRST SOLAR POWERED BUS SHELTER

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Cherry Hill NJ, NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a new state-of-the art solar panel bus shelter in Cherry Hill, the first of its kind for the agency.  The latest generation shelter continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s sustainability goals laid out in its 10-Year Strategic Plan.  The solar panels on the roof of the shelter harness the power of the sun to recharge a battery which operates the shelter’s lights at night and adds a new customer convenience in USB charging ports. We were hoping for heat in the winter but I guess you can’t have everything .

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N.J. corporations permitted to maintain records using blockchain technology under new law

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Trenton NJ, Corporations in the state are now legally permitted to maintain records on an electronic network, including those using blockchain technology – the digital ledger invented for keeping track of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

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Hudson Man Admits Carjacking a Postal Truck at Gunpoint

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Jersey City NJ, a Hudson County, New Jersey, man today admitted assaulting a U.S. Postal Service employee by pointing a handgun at the employee, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Pompton Lakes officer charged with sexual assault and child pornography offenses

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Pompton Lakes NJ,Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces the arrest of Mark Stinnard, 37 years old, from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Stinnard is charged with first degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for manufacturing child pornography, third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for engaging in sexual conduct with a child, third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for possessing child pornography, and third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for causing harm to a child.

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Jack Ciattarelli Wins Big

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Trenton NJ, the Tuesday night debate was a big fail for Governor Murphy . GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli looked prepared  and focused  while the governor stuck to his well worn failed silly bromides . The governor seemed a bit rattled ,looking for an anti Trump sound bite double down on the usual failed promises on how the state is helping minorities and working families . Governor Murphy  also failed to take ownership of his disastrous COVID policy . New Jersey’s COVID Response was among the Very Worst in the country.

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The 4 Main Benefits And Uses Of Polycarbonate

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You may be unaware of the multiple benefits and advantages of Polycarbonate (PC) in today’s plastic industry. Recently, polycarbonate plastic has gained rapid popularity among the relevant circles as a material that offers dependability and can be used for many things.  It is quite malleable and durable as a material and it can easily bear high pressure, making it an amazing construction material. Here are the four main benefits and uses of polycarbonate that make it a popular choice these days.

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Lyndhurst Woman Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Money From Tour Company

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Lyndhurst NJ, a Lyndhurst,  woman admitted to her participation in a multi-year embezzlement scheme and to subscribing to a false personal income tax return, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

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