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NJCPA Survey Says Governor Should Focus on Cutting Property Taxes, Auditing State Agencies and Improving Infrastructure

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Roseland NJ,  in a survey of more than 540 certified public accountants conducted earlier this month by the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA), reducing or capping increases on property taxes was named the highest priority for the winner of the New Jersey gubernatorial election in November. This was closely followed by auditing state agencies and programs for overspending, waste and revenue allocation and improving the state’s infrastructure. Rounding out the top five were eliminating the pension system for all new public sector workers and replacing it with a 401(k), and reducing regulations and red tape for businesses in the state.

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Glen Rock Police : Teen Assaulted by Washington State Internet Predator

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police a Washington State man is charged with sexually assaulting a Glen Rock teenager who he met on the internet and began an online relationship with this year.

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Ridgewood Places 7th overall in the Niche 2022 Best School Districts in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, Niche has released the eighth edition of their K-12 school rankings, including the top districts in the state of New Jersey. The top three public school districts include Millburn, Northern Valley Regional High School District (Demarest) , and Princeton Public Schools.

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State Senator Michael Doherty Calls Executive order forcing two-year-olds to wear masks at day care is nothing less than child abuse

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Trenton NJ, State Senator Michael Doherty said Governor Phil Murphy’s new executive order forcing two-year-olds to wear masks at day care is nothing less than child abuse.

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Retired New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, to become a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees

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Edison NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is pleased to announce that retired New York Giants Quarterback, two-time Super Bowl Champion & Super Bowl MVP and 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year, Eli Manning, has become a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees.

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No Injuries Reported in Wyckoff Garage Fire

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Wyckoff NJ, Shortly after 2pm on Tuesday , the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a confirmed garage fire in the Crescent Avenue area. A 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was knocked down a short time later. No injuries were reported .

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FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

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Ridgewood NJ, the national Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING.

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No progress made on reopening of Maple Field – Village of Ridgewood lags way behind BOE on clean-up efforts

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Ridgewood NJ, cost estimates to clean-up the flood damaged artificial turf at Maple Field (owned by the Village of Ridgewood) have not yet been submitted to the Village Council for review and approval.  It is believed Village Council members will discuss this issue during their scheduled October 6 Public Work Session, and formally approve clean-up expenses at their scheduled October 13 Public Meeting.

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No Deal on “Police Reform Negotiations”

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Washington DC, a bipartisan group of lawmakers spearheading “police reform negotiations” say their talks are officially over amid deep divisions that they weren’t able to overcome.

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Acting NJ AG Bruck Announces Indictment Charging 11 Men In Alleged Prison “Hit Squad”

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Trenton NJ,  Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of an alleged local leader of the Latin Kings street gang and 10 current and former inmates under his command who allegedly formed a “hit squad” within the prison system to commit assaults on behalf of the gang. 

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HO-HO-KUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 2021 FALL OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, OCT. 10

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HO-HO-KUS NJ, Mark your calendar! The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Open House on Sunday, October 10, from 1-4PM, in participation of National Fire Prevention Week.

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Married, Software Salesman from Montale Arrested on Charges of Possession, Distribution, and Production of Child Porn

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Montvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN A. BELL (DOB: 08/21/1982; married; software salesman) of 10 Cardinal Court, Montvale, NJ, on charges of possession, distribution, and production of child pornography as well as sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Essex County Teacher Admits Scamming New Jersey School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Out of $550,000

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Newark NJ, an Essex County, New Jersey, public school teacher today admitted his role in conspiring to defraud the N.J. School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) with phony claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Melanie Hooban Kicks off her Campaign for Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Melanie Hooban kicked off her campaign for Village Council with a laundry list of what the Hooban for Village Council campaign is all about:

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State Senator Corrado Calls Toddler Mask Mandate “Harmful and Unnecessary” in Letter to Murphy

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Trenton NJ, State Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) expressed concern with Executive Order No. 264 in a letter to Governor Phil Murphy today.

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