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Tyrannosaurus rex population density was around one individual per 40 square miles

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Ridgewood NJ, a new study estimated that a staggering 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex lived and died in the roughly 2.4 million years that the species roamed the planet. The species had a population density of around one individual per 40 square miles. Around 20,000 individuals were alive at any given time. The scientists note that the precision of the analysis was low due to uncertainty about the accuracy of the relationship between the animal’s body mass and population density.

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Ridgecrest Senior Community Mother’s Day Cards Fundraiser

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Ridgewood NJ, please help make Mother’s Day extra special for Ridgecrest residents. Our sincere thanks to Kate and Julia from Covid Care Cards, for coordinating this special initiative.

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Don’t Drive Intoxicated. Don’t Drive Intexticated

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Glen Rock NJ, from the Glen Rock Police Department , according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2019 distracted driving crashes killed 3,142 people in the U.S., an average of 9 deaths per day. That number was up 10 percent from the year before (2,839 deaths in 2018). In New Jersey, 137 people died in 2019 as a result of distracted driving.
Distracted driving remains a growing traffic safety problem according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s 2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index. The survey found most drivers (96 percent) believe typing or reading on a hand-held cellphone while driving to be very or extremely dangerous, but 39 percent admit to reading and 29 percent admit to typing on a smartphone at least once while behind the wheel within the last month.

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BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICER CHARGED WITH FORGERY

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer PETER SERVIDIO (DOB: 3/12/1980; single) of Paramus, NJ on a charge of Forgery. Officer SERVIDIO has been suspended without pay by his department. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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3 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

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Hackensack NJ, If you suffer from seasonal allergies, being outside around this time of year can feel like torture for you. Sneezing, itchy eyes and hives are classic symptoms that can make your time outside very uncomfortable.

While your doctor may suggest that you take medication, for some people, medication may not be enough. Adopting lifestyle habits which limit your exposure to pollen may make it more pleasant to live through allergy season.

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“Most Wanted” Fugitive Arrested in Cliffside Park

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Cliffside Park NJ, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested one of ICE’s 10 Most Wanted in New Jersey Wednesday, a previously removed, aggravated felon from Guatemala, convicted of child endangerment involving the production of child pornography, with outstanding warrants for a parole violation and failure to register as a sex offender.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief Christopher H. Minchin, and Captain Anthony Grego Retire

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the families, friends and colleagues of retiring Police Chief Christopher H. Minchin, and Captain Anthony Grego, joined in at a “clap-out” at Police Headquarters on their last full day of work for the Borough.

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Married New Jersey State Police Detectives Charged With Falsifying Reports on Conduct During Bar Fight In North Wildwood

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North Wildwood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that married detectives with the New Jersey State Police were charged criminally today for allegedly filing false reports about their conduct during a physical altercation in a bar in North Wildwood, N.J., in February 2020.

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New Jersey Adds 20,800 jobs in March as state remains 300,000 below pre-pandemic level

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Morristown NJ ,on  April 15th, New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the monthly jobs report for March 2021. Dr. Charles Steindel, former Chief Economist of the State of New Jersey and current Resident Scholar, Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College, analyzed the report for the Garden State Initiative:

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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 235. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended in 2020 on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, November 22, and December 21, and again in 2021 on January 19, February 17, and March 17. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

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Monmouth’s national polling : One in Five Still Shun Vaccines

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West Long Branch NJ, Many U.S. states and cities have a growing surplus of Covid-19 vaccines as a significant percentage of Americans choose not to be inoculated. Overall, U.S. demand remains strong with 37% of people having gotten at least one dose, making the country one of the world’s leaders in vaccinations .According to Monmouth’s national polling about 1 in 5 American adults remain unwilling to get the Covid vaccine, even as more people are getting the shot.

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Governor Phil Murphy “Gun Violence Prevention” Fail

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Newark NJ, Governor Phil Murphy this morning unveiled what he described as the most significant “gun violence prevention package in the history of the nation.”

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Glen Rock Police Dispel Rumors of a Hate Crime Committed Against Grand Nails

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police are aware of a rumor on social media that there was a hate crime committed against Grand Nails located at 934 Prospect St in Glen Rock. On the morning of April 1, 2021, a neighboring business reported the Grand Nails sign was damaged. A property damage report was taken and the owners of Grand Nails were spoken to. The damage to the sign appeared to be consistent with damage from a large truck. The inside frame is bent and twisted and there is no other damage to the business nor is there any damage to nearby Asian businesses. At the time of the report, no claim of al this being a hate crime was reported to police by the reporting party nor the business owners. This was treated as a simple accidental property damage report.

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State of NJ Local Finance Board Gives Thumbs Down to Administrative Law Judge Recommendation 

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UPDATE:  In the matter of Paul Aronsohn and Roberta Sonenfeld vs. State of NJ Local Finance Board

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Ridgewood NJ, members of the State of NJ Local Finance Board met in public via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, and did not accept Administrative Law Judge Jude-Anthony Tiscorina’s recommendation to overturn and dismiss the Notices of Violation and corresponding fines issued to Paul Aronsohn and Roberta Sonenfeld.

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Study : New Jersey is the 3rd Least Safe State During COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, with around 23% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of April 14, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, WalletHub today released its report on the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files.

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