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Vehicle Inspection Check Point in Glen Rock Nets 73 summonses

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Glen Rock NJ, between 9 AM and 1 PM on Friday June 4th , the Glen Rock Police Department, in conjunction with the NJ State Motor Vehicle Commission, held a vehicle inspection check point along Maple Avenue at Harding Plaza. The operation is designed to remove dangerous vehicles from the road and promote safe driving practices. The checkpoint also had the added benefit of allowing 70 motorists, whose vehicles were due for inspection, to have their vehicles inspected free of charge with only a short wait.

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Orange & Rockland Tree-Trimming and Removal Programs are in Full Swing

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Allendale NJ, Orange & Rockland (O&R) professional contractors are pruning limbs and removing dead, dying and diseased ‘hazardous’ trees close to its overhead power lines and equipment to help reduce storm-related damage that can knock out power to customers.

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Heated Dispute at the Wilde Park basketball Court in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to 9-1-1 reports of a heated dispute at the Wilde Park basketball court involving two large groups some of whom decided to arm themselves with baseball bats. The responding officers, assisted by reinforcements from the Ridgewood and Fair Lawn Police Departments, were eventually able to deescalate and disperse those involved. No injuries or property damage occurred, and no one present claimed to be a victim or requested any police assistance. Later it was reported that the conflict lasted about 10 minutes and NO Baseball bats were found .

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6 Things That Might Be Impacting Your Sleeping Quality Without Knowing

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Sleep is a basic need for survival and good sleep is absolutely vital for your wellbeing. Like eating and breathing, sleep is something we simply can’t live without. As it plays such a big role, it’s imperative that you get enough sleep for proper functioning. Consistent, high-quality sleep is essential for mental as well as physical health. However, certain things may affect your sleep without your knowledge, which can turn into major problems if not addressed. Continue reading 6 Things That Might Be Impacting Your Sleeping Quality Without Knowing

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Bears Sighted in Paramus and River Edge

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus police have reported another black bear sighting, this time in the area of Ikea Drive, apparently the summer sale was too good to resist . “A non-aggressive black bear has been spotted in the area of Ikea Drive. If seen, please contact the police department and do not approach,” the department said on Twitter at 9:02 a.m.

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PSE&G Expects to Have No Problem Delivering Additional Power to Meet Summers Peak Demand

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Ridgewood NJ,  Public Service Electric and Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, is well prepared to meet customer demand for safe, reliable electricity this summer. The utility has made significant infrastructure investments, including more than $1.7 billion in electric projects and approximately $821 million in gas projects since last May.

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NJ Treasurer Bails on Budget Meeting while Murphy Administration Has $11.5 Billion and No Plan to Help NJ

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Trenton NJ, The Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee responded to a revenue update from the Murphy administration showing a massive $5 billion increase in State revenues during FY 2021 and FY 2022, well beyond what legislators were told to expect. Combined with nearly $6.5 billion in federal relief funds sent to New Jersey, the Murphy administration now has $11.5 billion in cash and absolutely no plan to use it to help New Jersey.

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Car Accidents Can Be A Really Big Problem If Not Handled Correctly

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Car accidents are common. They can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. Approximately a 2.5million people suffer serious injuries from car accidents annually. Car accident injuries also vary; you can escape unhurt, get some minor injuries, death and you can even become disabled. Additionally, car accidents can cause you huge financial budgets, emotional losses, and psychological torture. 

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New Jersey Veteran homes Bosses Paid Themselves CARES Act Bonuses While Vets Died of COVID

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Paramus NJ, the three state-run veterans homes were among the worst hit nursing homes in the COVID meltdown state of New Jersey, with more than 17% of their residents dying. Now we learn the administrators paid themselves heavy, unauthorized bonuses for their own dereliction.

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The RHS InvenTeam Invites the Entire Ridgewood Community to Celebrate with them at the Lemelson-MIT EurekaFest

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Ridgewood NJ, At the conclusion of the Lemelson-MIT grant cycle, the RHS InvenTeam has accomplished so much, well beyond expectations, especially in a pandemic year. They successfully invented a 3-in-1 Solar Aqua-Tech water bottle that provides safe drinking water without chemicals leaving no chemicals and is entirely sustainable. The RHS InvenTeam also shared their invention journey at Super Science Saturday, a Board of Education meeting, a Ridgewood Town Council meeting, the NJ STEAM Tank Challenge, and most recently, to over 200 eighth-graders at the George Washington Middle School.

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Bergen County Operated Senior Activity Centers including Northwest Senior Activity Center in Midland Park Re-Open

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the Bergen County operated Senior Activity Centers has re-opened to the public on Monday, June 7th.

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NJ AG Announces Indictment Of Man Charged With Attempted Murder by Stabbing Of Store Clerk In Clifton

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Clifton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that a state grand jury has returned an indictment charging a man with attempted murder and bias intimidation in connection with the attempted stabbing of a grocery store clerk in Clifton in March.

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Governor Murphy’s Poor Leadership and Failure to heed Federal Warnings Forces Closure of New Jersey’s only Women’s Correctional facility

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy  announced his intention to close the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, New Jersey’s only women’s correctional facility. The Murphy Administration today also released an investigative report prepared by former State Comptroller Matt Boxer and the law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP on cell extractions at the facility that occurred on January 11, 2021.

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N.J. PBA and Attorney General Spar Over Release of Police Disciplinary Records

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Trenton NJ, Statement of Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal Regarding Today’s N.J. Supreme Court Decision on the Release of Police Disciplinary Records:

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NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DECIDE HOW TO SPEND FEDERAL FUNDS, VOTERS STATEWIDE DEMAND INCLUSIVE, TRANSPARENT PROCESS

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Ridgewood NJ, As the New Jersey Department of Education recently announced grant amounts to school districts from the American Rescue Plan, Newark-based non-profit Project Ready commissioned a poll by Change Research of 1,215 New Jersey voters to understand how residents want to see the funding used and how they’d like to see school districts engage community members to inform local decision making. By a large margin, parents want school districts to engage in an inclusive, transparent process.`

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