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More NJ Taxpayer Bailouts For Wind Energy Company Orsted?

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Atlantic City NJ, on August 17th Republican Senate Leader, Senator Anthony M. Bucco blasted Democrats for approving a $1 billion bailout of foreign wind developer, Orsted, after a press release from the company indicated strong first half profits in their offshore wind business.

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Tonight’s Super Blue Moon Will Reach its Peak at 9:36 p.m. EDT.

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Ridgewood NJ, keep an eye on the moon tonight . Tonight’s super blue moon will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. EDT. Those looking to the skies may also spot Saturn, which will be visible near the moon around 8:42 p.m. EDT and appear to swing clockwise around the moon as the evening progresses, according to NASA. Saturn should be visible just by looking up, but binoculars or a telescope will help viewers make out some of the planet’s distinguishing features.

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BERGEN COUNTY EXPANDS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CAPACITY

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III along with the Board of County Commissioners and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently celebrated the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Bergen County Administrative Complex in Hackensack. With the installation of the new chargers, the County increases its total charging footprint by 40 percent with the capacity to accommodate 16 additional cars. In total, Bergen County has installed 37 electric vehicle charging stations at County facilities over the last four years.

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Westwood School Security Officer and Proud Dad Takes Hillsdale Hawks to the Little League World Series

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Westwood NJ, on behalf of Westwood Police Department Chief Michael R. Pontillo and all of the members of the Westwood Police Department, we would like to feature an “employee spotlight” which highlights some of the summer work of SLEO III Greg Stalb, who works providing security for Berkeley Elementary School.

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Ridgewood Chamber 28th Annual Car Show!

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Ridgewood NJ , 2023 Car Show is a Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Event on Friday, September 8th – 6 – 9 PM, East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ . Bergen County’s biggest Car Show with over 300+ Cars, Live Music, Trophies, Prizes & more! Join us for an amazing evening of fun!

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Male NJ College Student Indicted After Allegedly Impersonating an Adult Female on Social Media to Obtain Lewd Footage of Children

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Edgewater Park NJ, the Office of the Attorney General today announced a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a college student who allegedly deceived children he contacted online into providing him sexually explicit videos of themselves, then used the internet connection of his Essex County-based university to upload the videos online.

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Pickleball is Coming to Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington

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Wallington  NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco great progress is being made on our ongoing sports courts renovations at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington. This Fall, we are looking forward to new basketball and tennis courts, as well as the addition of pickleball (the world’s fastest-growing sport!) to this south-Bergen gem!

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Assemblyman Robert Auth and State Senate Candidate Michael D. Byrne Announced the formation of the Moms for Liberty Coalition of Candidates

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River Vale NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth and State Senate Candidate Michael D. Byrne today announced the formation of the Moms for Liberty Coalition of Candidates to win control of the state legislature and reverse Phil Murphy’s radical, anti-family policies.

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Dangerous Parking Kiosk Sign Removed from Ridgewood Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, thanks to our pedestrian safety activist Frank Geraghty  for pointing out my suggestion to have dangerous sign removed from near center of sidewalk to curb located on Broad street near East Ridgewood avenue. The sign was removed today and a base for new sign placed just where he suggested at Kiosk, probably saving some weekend reveler from getting a dislocated shoulder.
Also,just around the corner on East Ridgewood avenue a blank sign that I also complained about which confused motorists was also removed today and replaced by a plastic cone. Hopefully a badly needed YIELD SIGN that I called for will be placed at that spot soon.

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Department of Justice Sues Space X for Hiring American Citizens

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Washington DC, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for discriminating against asylees and refugees in hiring. The lawsuit alleges that, from at least September 2018 to May 2022, SpaceX routinely discouraged asylees and refugees from applying and refused to hire or consider them, because of their citizenship status, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Fatal Crash Investigation of the New Jersey Turnpike

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East Brunswick Township NJ, The New Jersey State Police and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on August 23.

Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives determined that at approximately 10:45 p.m., a White ISUZU box truck 25 feet long was parked northbound on the shoulder of the truck lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in East Brunswick Township, Middlesex County. In the area of milepost 78.8, a collision occurred with an unknown tractor trailer that fled the scene.

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Ridgewood Police Report Accident With Both Drivers Driving Under the Influence

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Ridgewood NJ, on August 19, 2023, Ridgewood Police Officers J. DiBenedetto and W. Malone located a vehicle on North Maple Ave that had been in a motor vehicle crash. An on scene investigation determined that the driver, a 34-year-old Ramsey resident had operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was placed under arrest. A second vehicle and its driver were also on scene at the time. The operator of that vehicle was also determined to have operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The 42-year-old male from Ridgewood was placed under arrest as well. Both drivers were later charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, and Allowing an Intoxicated Driver to Operate. The Ramsey driver was also issued summons for Failure to Maintain Lane, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Failure to Report.

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Columbia Bank Launches Program to Advance Homeownership in Black & Hispanic Communities Throughout NJ

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Columbia Bank Launches “Advancing Access”, a Special Purpose Credit Program that will Pledge Nearly $128 Million in New Loans at Subsidized Rates to Black and Hispanic Neighborhoods Throughout New Jersey

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank Columbia Bank recently announced the launch of its “Advancing  Access” special purpose credit program. This is the latest addition to its affordable home loan solutions. Through the  program, Columbia Bank aims to advance homeownership in Jersey City, Paterson, Newark and Camden, as well as in  other communities throughout the state, through affordable loan solutions in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. Over a  three-year period, the Bank will pledge approximately $125 million in principal loan originations at subsidized rates, and  $3 million in subsidy grants. Any borrower seeking to purchase or refinance a home in these communities, regardless of race or ethnicity, is welcome to apply. 

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Receives Visit from Senator Cory Booker and Rep Josh Gottheimer

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Paramus NJ, the County’s public hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, received a visit from Senator Cory Booker and Rep Josh Gottheimer as they toured the facility and held a press conference to introduce critical legislation that will help communities across our nation prevent overdoses and continue to combat the opioid epidemic. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said he was grateful that of all places to announce such important legislation, our two federal representatives chose to do so at Bergen New Bridge, a regional leader for substance use disorder treatment.

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Dead Humpback Whale Washes up on Atlantic Beach (68th whale to die in 38 weeks)

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In case you missed it, another whale washed ashore in Atlantic Beach this past weekend. In response, David Shanker, the New Jersey Spokesman for the Save Right Whales Coalition, shared:

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