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Ridgewood, NJ – During last night’s Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood resident and employee Jason Goodrich was recognized with a Certificate of Heroism for his extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a workplace emergency at the Village Recycling Center.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Big news for local tennis enthusiasts! This week, the Somerville Tennis Courts in Ridgewood are getting a full resurfacing, bringing a fresh new look and improved playability to one of the community’s most popular recreational spots.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood has officially broken ground on the long-awaited West Glen Avenue sidewalk project (Phase 1), marking a major step forward in the community’s push for improved pedestrian safety along one of its busiest roadways.
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RUTHERFORD, NJ — The investigation into the devastating Aug. 8 blaze that destroyed the historic Congregation Beth El synagogue has officially closed, with officials saying the fire’s cause may never be known.
Police Chief John Russo confirmed that damage to the 1890s Queen Anne-style building was so severe that investigators could not pinpoint what sparked the inferno. “This burned so fast and so hot, it collapsed upon itself,” Russo said. “There was nothing left to examine.”
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TRENTON, N.J. — A review by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has revealed ongoing issues with school bus safety compliance, with more than 100 bus companies failing to meet the August 31, 2024 deadline for certifying their drivers’ qualifications.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new chapter in American rail travel begins Thursday, August 28, as Amtrak launches its NextGen Acela high-speed service, connecting Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. along the busy Northeast Corridor.
Hiring for regulated positions comes with responsibilities that extend far beyond typical recruitment practices. Roles that involve financial decisions, access to sensitive information, or oversight of critical operations demand careful scrutiny. Conducting fca screening checks is a vital step for firms looking to ensure that only suitable and trustworthy candidates are entrusted with these responsibilities. These checks encompass criminal record verification, credit assessments, reference checks covering the past six years, confirmation of the right to work, and reviews of directorship or bankruptcy status. By partnering with a professional employment vetting agency, organizations can complete these checks efficiently, providing the clarity and confidence needed to make informed hiring decisions.
Continue reading Understanding FCA Screening Checks: What Employers Need to Know
Every first Friday of the month, traders focus on one key event: Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data. Let’s explore the psychology behind why NFP days turn cautious traders into risk-takers.
The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report, often referred to as NFP meaning, is released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This report offers a snapshot of the U.S. labor market’s health by revealing how many jobs were added or lost in the previous month, excluding farming, government, and a few other sectors. Traders look to the NFP as a crucial economic indicator, as it offers a snapshot of employment trends and is often seen as a proxy for overall economic strength.
Continue reading Why NFP Days Turn Cautious Traders Into Risk-takers
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A painting contractor employee was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, August 12, after falling two stories from a ladder in the 100 block of Kenilworth Road, according to Ridgewood Police.
Continue reading Ridgewood Painter Suffers Severe Injuries After Two-Story Fall; OSHA Investigating
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump took aim at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Tuesday, telling him to “focus on being a DJ” instead of running one of Wall Street’s most powerful investment banks.
Continue reading Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to ‘Stick to DJing’ Amid Tariff Dispute
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Hybrid work was meant to offer the best of both worlds. But according to career expert Amanda Augustine from career.io, an all-in-one platform for career guidance and success, it may also be quietly holding some professionals back, especially New Jerseyans who’ve embraced the remote side of the equation a little too fully.
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NEW YORK — Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Kwon Do-hyung, widely known as Do Kwon, has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges, marking a dramatic turn in one of the largest collapses in digital asset history.
Continue reading Crypto Founder Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to $40B Fraud, Faces Up to 12 Years in Prison
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Silicon Valley, CA — In a bold move that could reshape the web browser market, AI startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, which currently serves over 3 billion users worldwide.
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PARK RIDGE, NJ — A campaign to remove Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. from office has officially gained enough signatures to appear on the November 2025 ballot, according to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office.
