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Morris Plains, Woman Arrested After Taking a Police Vehicle For A Joy Ride

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Trenton NJ, Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a woman who allegedly stole a police vehicle in downtown Trenton and led law enforcement on a chase through Hopewell Township has been taken into custody.

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Rogue killer drone ‘hunted down’ a human target

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New York NY, in March last year, a KARGU-2 quadcopter targeted and killed a soldier without instructions to do so. The drone was operating in an autonomous mode, hunting down the target as they tried to retreat. It is likely the first time drones have attacked humans without being directed to. The incident raises concerns about the future of autonomous drones. Scientists and human rights groups have called for restrictions on the technology.

 

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Simple Tips to Increase Workplace Safety

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No matter what type of job you have, or what company you work for, health and safety is a topic that must be prioritized and executed properly. This goes from office jobs to industrial jobs. There are hazards and dangers everywhere, it is important that you are aware of them and keep your safety in mind with these tips.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Member Receives Distinguished Service Award and B Shift Receives Unit Citation

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Ridgewood NJ, the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association presented the members of B Shift of the Ridgewood Fire Department with a Unit Citation for their actions at a fire in a mixed occupancy in the Ridgewood business district. An occupant of a third floor apartment was trapped by fire. FF Mike McLaughlin was additionally present with a Distinguished Service Award for entering the apartment from the bucket of the RFD tower ladder and rescuing the trapped individual.

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2021 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE VAN NESTE MEMORIAL PARK RIDGEWOOD

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Ridgewood NJ, on May 31, 2021, the weather cleared and American Legion Post 53 conducted Memorial Day Services at Van Neste Memorial Park, Ridgewood NJ honoring those service men and women who made ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nations armed forces. The service was open to the public.

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How to Easily Find Great Gardening Tips Online

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With summer finally arriving a lot of us will be spending more time in our garden lapping up the sun and taking care of our plants. A garden is a safe haven and gardening itself is known for being extremely therapeutic. If you want to up your gardening game then you have come to the right place as this post will tell you how to easily find great gardening tips online.

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Multi-vehicle Crash, Early Sunday Evening Sends Minivan into Sunoco Station in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, The impact of a multi-vehicle, early Sunday evening, 05/30, collision on Route 17 southbound near the Garden State Parkway in Paramus sent a minivan careening off of the highway into the front wall of a nearby gas station. Paramus EMS transported one (1) crash victim to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. The victim’s injuries were believed to be non-life threatening. Paramus Police and Paramus Fire Department also responded to the incident.

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As COVID Restrictions Lift New Jersey Small Businesses Gain Optimism

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), is more optimistic about the Garden State’s re-opening and the future of small business in the state. This comes after Governor Murphy’s announcement that because of new guidelines from the CDC, more restrictions will be lifted to help New Jersey’s small businesses continue to recover from the health and economic crisis and pandemic.

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PSE&G Sees Increase in Utility Scams Threatening Immediate Power Disconnection

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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G wants customers to be aware of an active scam threatening disconnection of electric service due to a pending balance. Customers are reporting automated calls claiming to be from the “Disconnection Department of PSE&G New Jersey” and encouraging them to connect through to speak to a representative.

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Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 with Bergen County Historical Society

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Historical Society; Each year we honor the veterans of all wars with a wreath laying at the grave of General Enoch Poor in the burial ground of the First Dutch Reformed Church on the Green.

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Sussex County Commissioners Promise to get Justice for COVID Nursing Home Victims

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Trenton NJ, in an open letter Sussex County Commissioners Dawn Fantasia & Christopher Carney promise to fully investigate the Murphy Administration’s COVID nursing home policies which led to the death of over 8,000 victims .

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The Ridgewood Run is celebrating it’s 45th running in 2021 with a Virtual event that starts on Memorial Day and runs through June 7th

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Run is celebrating it’s 45th running in 2021. Join the virtual event that starts on Memorial Day and runs through June 7.

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Glen Rock Residents Complain About Mysterious Booming Noises

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Glen Rock NJ, residents of Glen Rock who live near the Hamilton School have been plagued by a loud booming noise since early Saturday evening.  Glen Rock Police, fire, and PSE&G personnel have thus far been unable to locate the noise’s origin.  The noise is said to be loud enough to knock items off of shelves.  A single family home on Romary Court is apparently being impacted more so than any other address in the Borough.

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COVID Pandemic Has Led to Significant Changes in Housing Affordability

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Ridgewood NJ, one of the overlooked consequences of the pandemic is some very significant changes in housing affordability . According to a new study from Zumper, a real-estate rental trends blog , the pandemic, social unrest , draconian lockdowns and remote work technologies caused a significant number of people to move out of expensive, urban markets . This migration dramatically changed the picture for American renters and housing affordability in 2021 ( https://www.zumper.com/blog/how-2020-changed-housing-affordability/#full-data ).

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