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Trenton NJ, almost 10,000 Afghan refugees fleeing the turmoil in their homeland will be coming to New Jersey, and Senate Republicans are calling on New Jersey’s Department of Homeland Security and Preparedness to ensure they are thoroughly vetted.
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Montclair NJ, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lisa M. Adubato rejected the challenge to the Montclair Township’s 2021 leaf blower ordinance brought on by landscaping company Vito Dente and Dente.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood resident Frank DelVecchio will once again run the annual 9/11 Remembrance Run. In Facebook post Frank laid out his plan and offered some personal observations:
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Ridgewood NJ, Less than half of Americans now have a favorable opinion of Dr. Anthony Fauci, we are not sure what took so long ? Most still want to follow the COVID-19 expert’s advice on dealing with the pandemic.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 44% of American Adults have a favorable impression of Fauci, including 27% whose view of him is Very Favorable. Forty-two percent (42%) view Fauci unfavorably, including 29% whose opinion of him is Very Unfavorable. Fourteen percent (14%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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Ramsey NJ, 2022 U.S. Republican House Candidate Frank Pallotta (NJ-05), today issued the following statement in response to recent events in Afghanistan including the tragic and avoidable deaths and injuries of US military men and women in a synchronized series of suicide attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan.
State Senator Holly Schepisi, ” Hell Must Have Froze Over”
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Trenton NJ, After a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics and consultation with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, the Department of the Treasury announced on Tuesday that New Jersey’s gas tax rate will decrease by 8.3 cents per gallon beginning October 1 to comport with the 2016 law that requires a steady stream of revenue to support the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, a Bergen County man was arrested today on four counts of tax evasion, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLARENCE STOKES (DOB: 12/24/1978; single; unemployed) of 415 E 26th Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of murder and weapons possession charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Darrin DeWitt.
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Demarest NJ, This summer’s Universal Dance Association Camp provided an exciting jump-start for the Academy of the Holy Angels dance teams’ 2021-22 season. Notably, this was the first event for the brand new AHA Middle School Dance Team, whose members attended the Pennsylvania-based event with the renowned varsity and junior varsity teams.
AHA Head Dance Coach Jenny Sweet noted that each dancer learned two evaluation routines and took four master classes from professionals in the dance industry. In addition, participants took part in team-building classes and activities.
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A lot of people dream of having a backyard barbecue party at least once in their lives. However, if you want your guests to enjoy the best barbecue meal possible, it’s a great idea to invest in a decent smoker. Fortunately, there are dozens of manufacturers out there so it shouldn’t be too hard finding exactly what you need. If you’re planning on purchasing such an item anytime soon, here are some buying tips.
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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Business Coalition this week sent a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy and the Legislature urging the state of New Jersey to apply federal recovery money currently available to replenish the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, as many other states have done.
Governor Murphy’s New Energy Master Plan Will Ban New Homes & Businesses from Having Access to Affordable, Reliable Natural Gas
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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy should rethink his plan to prohibit newly constructed homes and businesses from having access to affordable and reliable natural gas.
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Ridgewood NJ, around this time each year, students, faculty, parents, and guardians across New Jersey prepare for the beginning of a new academic school year. Similar to last year, the 2021-2022 school year will be unlike those prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. While remote learning may not be as integral in all school districts this year, the continued use of technology in school and at home still present significant cybersecurity challenges. The education sector continues to be one of the most targeted sectors by cyber threat actors who take advantage of the distracted or unaware user base, potentially unpatched systems and applications, and vulnerable networks in order to collect sensitive data, deliver malware, pilfer monetary funds, and launch ransomware attacks. It is vital for students, teachers, parents, and guardians to maintain an awareness of current cyber threats and employ best practices to increase their resiliency and prevent victimization. Educational institutions are also highly encouraged to review the “Achieving Cyber Resilience: Free Resources for K-12 Schools” document and corresponding webinar recording for information on cybersecurity best practices and featured presentations from the NJCCIC, CISA, MS-ISAC, and FBI on the free resources available via their respective organizations.
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Kabul, Afghanistan, Twelve Americans were killed on Thursday in two suicide bombings around the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, where U.S. forces have been working to evacuate thousands of U.S. and Afghan civilians.
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Ridgewood NJ, a majority of voters don’t trust either President Joe Biden’s administration or the news media to tell the truth about the situation in Afghanistan, and most think it’s worse than they’re being told.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that only 34% of Likely U.S. Voters trust what Biden administration officials are saying about the current situation in Afghanistan. Fifty-four percent (54%) don’t trust what administration officials are saying, while 11% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
