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Eight Members of an Interstate Burglary Crew Charged in Connection with Burglaries Targeting Homeowners of Asian Descent

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Newark NJ,  eight members of an interstate burglary crew were charged for their roles in a conspiracy that targeted homeowners of Asian descent for residential burglaries, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

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Surveillance Cameras at Kasschau Bandshell Restrooms Raise Eyebrows

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Ridgewood NJ, it’s been awhile but the Veterans Field “Golden Toilets “are back in the news. The Village of Ridgewood has posted security cameras in front of the bathrooms at the Kasschau Bandshell above the door but some residents have voiced concerns that  you can see the cameras  from inside the bathrooms .

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CARTRIDGE EVOLUTION AND THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD LAUNCH INK RECYCLING PROGRAM

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Ridgewood NJ, Cartridge Evolution specializes in the recycling of printer cartridges to ensure they do not end up in landfills while keeping products cost-effective for consumers. They partner with charities to give back.

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All New Jersey “Uniformed Patrol Officers” Must Be Equipped with Body Cameras

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Ridgewood NJ,  Pursuant to legislation signed by Governor Phil Murphy in 2020, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced Directive 2021-5, and an accompanying Body Worn Camera Policy, requiring that all uniformed patrol officers be equipped with body worn cameras (“BWCs”), expanding the law’s mandate to additional officers, and ensuring appropriate use of BWCs.

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US Media COVID Coverage Tool of Chinese Propaganda?

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Ridgewood NJ, For over a year anyone who raised the possibility that the coronavirus originated from a leak out of the Wuhan Institute of Virology was accused of everything from racism to conspiracy theorizing.

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Lodi Used Car Salesman Charged After Making False Terrorist Threats

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MIGUEL A. BAEZ (DOB: 1/09/1978; married; used car salesman) of 69 Avenue F, Lodi, New Jersey on a charge of False Public Alarm. The arrest was a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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How to Choose the Right Towing Company

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When you are stranded on the side of the road, having the number for a towing company can be a life-saver. This article will tell you a few ways that you can choose the right towing company for you, so that if you do find yourself stuck, you know who to call for help.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Teams Up With Hackensack Riverkeepers to Cleanup Bergen Park

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Demarest NJ,  a team of students and teachers from the Academy of the Holy Angels spent a beautiful May Saturday helping Hackensack Riverkeepers tidy Kenneth B. George Park in River Edge. 

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Floating Wind Farms Could Maximize Power Output

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Ridgewood NJ, maximizing power output to make windmills more efficient and more profitable has plagued mankind since the age of Don Quixote. The expression ’tilting at windmills’ derives from Cervantes’ Don Quixote – first published in 1604, under the title The Ingenious Knight of La Mancha. The novel recounts the exploits of would-be knight ‘Don Quixote’ and his loyal servant Sancho Panza who propose to fight injustice through chivalry. The symbolism for Don Quixote battle with windmills is not over looked by modern technologists.

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Google now lets you password-protect all your searches

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Ridgewood NJ, Google users now have the option to add a password to their Web and Activity page. Turning on the option will prevent anyone who picks up a logged-in device from seeing the device owner’s search history, YouTube watch history, and Google assistant queries without first entering a password. Instructions on how to turn the feature on are available in the article. Google focused a lot on privacy at its I/O keynote last week, announcing a new Private Compute Core for Android, a locked photos folder, and a feature that deletes the last 15 minutes of browsing in Chrome.

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Ridgewood Board of Education and the Ridgewood Education Association Come to Terms

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approved  a Memorandum of Agreement, subject to mutually agreed-upon contract language, establishing the terms and conditions for a successor collective negotiations agreement between the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Ridgewood Education Association (REA), effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

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NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SUMMER AND RESUMES SERVICE TO SIX FLAGS, AMERICAN DREAM & MONMOUTH PARK

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East Rutherford NJ, as the summer season begins, NJ TRANSIT announces the return of service to family-friendly destinations with the resumption of NJ TRANSIT bus service to American Dream and Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari and Hurricane Harbor. Bus service to/from Six Flags and weekend bus service between American Dream and the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) both resume Saturday, May 29th.

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Multiple Unlocked Vehicles Entered Overnight and Robbed in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according Glen Rock Police on Friday may 21st , Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to five homes on Chadwick Place and Andover Terrace to investigate reports of multiple vehicles entered overnight. Investigation found that a total of six unlocked vehicles had been entered by unknown actor(s). Among the items stolen were wallets, cash, credit cards and personal ID. Detectives are currently investigating.

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“Swastika” Discovered in Glen Rock Middle School Bathroom

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Glen Rock NJ, the director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported graffiti in the form of a swastika which was discovered in a boy’s bathroom at the Glen Rock Middle School. School officials were unable to provide a time frame in which this may have occurred. There are no known witnesses nor was any other evidence recovered at the scene. This matter has been classified as a bias incident and was reviewed by the Detective Bureau.

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Wyckoff Eisenhower Middle School Assistant Principal to Resign

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Wyckoff NJ, the middle school saga continues at Eisenhower Middle School, the assistant principal will submit his resignation at a special Board of Education meeting Monday, after disciplinary actions were botched against students accused of coercing a girl into flashing a breast on a videoconference.

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