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Its Back to the Bars as New jersey Eases COVID Restrictions Significantly

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Ridgewood NJ,  with COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction and New Jersey progressing toward its adult-age vaccination goals, Governor Murphy today announced an additional easing of restrictions, including a removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, a lifting of the prohibition on indoor bar seating, and an end to the outdoor gathering limit. As detailed below, some changes will take effect on Friday, May 7, with others taking effect on Wednesday, May 19, in coordination with both New York and Connecticut.

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Hudson County Democrat Machine’s Favorite Pet Republican

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Hoboken NJ, To no one’s surprise, Jose Arango, the Hudson County Democrat Machine’s favorite pet Republican and nominal chairman of the Hudson County Republican Party, is still up to his old Republican-in-name-only ways. In Hoboken, home to a municipal GOP free of his negative influence, he recently recruited a Democrat to switch parties with the promise of the town GOP chairmanship. Rumor has it that this Democrat, who only a few years ago was on the executive board of the Hoboken Municipal Democrat Committee, sought the blessings of leftwing Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla as well as Union City Mayor / State Senator Brian Stack (one of biggest Machine Democrats in the county) before agreeing.

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New Apple Watch Can Detect Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, and Alcohol levels

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Ridgewood NJ, Rockley Photonics produces sensors for the Apple Watch. The company is preparing to go public in New York. A recent report suggests that its new sensors, which can detect blood pressure, blood glucose, and alcohol levels, could be in devices as early as 2022. Rockley Photonics’ CEO did not confirm if the sensors will appear in an Apple product. Apple is Rockley Photonics’ biggest customer, and it is unlikely that the sensors the report are referring to belong to any other company.

 

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Driver Hits Single Family Home on West Linwood Avenue in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Ridgewood firefighters extricated the adult female driver of an SUV that crashed into a single family home in the 0-100 block of West Linwood Avenue, Paramus on Sunday afternoon, 05/02. A 911 caller who was unfamiliar with the area had reported the crash to Ridgewood Police, hence Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS units were the first to arrive at the scene. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A tow truck removed the heavily damaged vehicle from the scene. Damage to the structure required evaluation by a Borough of Paramus building inspector. Paramus Police , Paramus Fire Department, and the Paramus Rescue Squad also responded to the incident.

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No injuries Reported in Saturday Morning Kitchen Fire at Fair Lawn Deli

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Fair Lawn NJ, a Sunday morning, 05/02, kitchen fire at a deli located in the 2200 block of Morlott Avenue, Fair Lawn was quickly knocked down by Fair Lawn firefighters, but not before it had extended to the establishment’s exhaust system and traveled to the roof. No injuries were reported in the blaze. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS also responded.

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Volunteers from the Girls Scout, Carolyn Jacoby and Mahmoud Hamza from the Shade Tree commission, Deputy Mayor Sedon and his son, passed out free tree seedlings for Ridgewood residents

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Ridgewood NJ, volunteers from the Girls Scout, Carolyn Jacoby and Mahmoud Hamza from the Shade Tree commission, Deputy Mayor Sedon and his son, passed out free tree seedlings for Ridgewood residents on Saturday, May 1 as part of the NJ Forest Service’s New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign.

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Housing Prices Race to New Highs ,but Experts say, “it’s different this time “

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Ridgewood NJ, talk to almost any housing expert and they will likely say the housing market is not in a bubble. This is despite home prices soaring to historical highs across the country.

In February, prices surged 12% year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which is the highest increase since February 2006—right before the housing market crashed, sending home values into a free fall.

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Former Financial Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Role in $2 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting the Elderly

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Hillsborough NJ, a Somerset County, New Jersey man, was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for engaging in a $2 million Ponzi scheme targeting elderly investors and for subscribing to a false tax return, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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What You Need To Know About Shipping A Car and How To Do It Right

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When it comes to shipping a car internationally or across the country, there are things a lot of people don’t know. You want to not only ensure that your car is going to be traveling safe, but you also want to ensure that you are paying the right price for it.Discover essential insights on what you need to know about shipping a car internationally and how to ensure a seamless process with reliable providers specializing in international car shipping. There are a few things that you need to know to accomplish both of these. Here are some things on what you need to know about shipping a car along with a few tips to ensure you do it right.

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100+ youths gather to watch fight at RHS – Police from multiple towns & county sheriff’s units respond

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Ridgewood NJ, A Saturday night fist fight involving 2 male youths on the grounds of RHS reportedly drew more than 100 spectators and required Ridgewood Police to ask for police assistance from multiple towns and the Bergen Sheriff’s Office to disperse the gathered crowd.  No arrests were made, nor were any injuries reported in connection with the melee.

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State Senators Cross Isle agreeing that NJ commuters working remotely shouldn’t pay NY taxes

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Ridgewood NJ, state Senator Steven Oroho (R) , working with state Senator Paul Sarlo (D), from Wood-Ridge are also asking for New Jersey to join a lawsuit filed by New Hampshire with the U.S. Supreme Court over a similar situation with Massachusetts. New Hampshire has no state income tax, but does have commuters who work in Massachusetts and pay taxes there.

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Starting Monday, Montvale Basketball Courts Go Members Only

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Montvale NJ, under a new ordinance starting Monday, non-residents who use the borough’s basketball courts without obtaining a special badge could face up to a $200 fine. The measure comes in response to residents’ complaints that they had to vie for time on the busy courts.

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NJ GOP Courts Small Business Pushes for State Reopening

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho said Governor Phil Murphy should start listening to the concerns and recommendations of the New Jersey business community as it attempts to drive the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By More Than 3-to-1 Margin, Voters Say Capitalism Is Better Than Socialism

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Ridgewood NJ, Despite all the criticism by media, education and politicians  capitalism has endured in recent years, American voters still overwhelmingly prefer it to socialism.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that only 18% of Likely U.S. Voters say socialism is a better system than capitalism. More than three times as many voters (65%) say capitalism is better. Seventeen percent (17%) are not sure.

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Bergen County Florist Resolves Consumer Fraud Allegations

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Mahwah NJ,  As flower shops prepare to take orders for Mother’s Day floral arrangements, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced a settlement with a Bergen County-based online florist for allegedly failing to compensate customers when it delivered flowers that were wilting, or otherwise different from the arrangements pictured on the company’s website.

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