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Playing Restrictions Based on Surface Temperature of Artificial Turf at RHS & Stevens?

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Ridgewood NJ, during Monday night’s Ridgewood, Board of Education meeting, the subject of surface temperatures on artificial turf playing fields came up, which led to a somewhat robust discussion.

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Jackpot Sounds Ventures into Legal Gambling in the USA, Secures New Jersey Affiliate License

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Jackpot Sounds, a project aimed at aggregating big casino win replays, has secured an affiliate license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). This move allows Jackpot Sounds to legally operate in the growing US online gambling market, which has seen significant expansion since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting in 2018.

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Former Bergen County Court Officer Charged with Misappropriation of Settlement Funds

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 69-year-old BRUCE PIEKARSKY of Davie, FL on charges of theft, misapplication of entrusted property, and tampering with public records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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FC 24: The Best Game Modes

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Just like every FIFA game, EA FC 24 also has a lot of game modes. If you’re a new player, when you first open the game, it will be overwhelming to look at all the modes available.

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Tri-State Italian-American Congress Donates $50,000 to Fund Scholarships for Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Schools

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Newark NJ, leaders of the Tri-State Italian-American Congress presented a $50,000 check to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark; Father Stephen J. Fichter, the Archdiocese of Newark’s vicar of education; and Barbara Dolan, superintendent of archdiocesan schools, to fund needs-based scholarships for Catholic school students of Italian heritage during a special June 5 gathering at the Archdiocese’s Newark headquarters.

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Lost in Space: NASA Delays Boeing’s Starliner Return Indefinitely After Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

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NASA officials announced on Friday that the return of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been delayed indefinitely as engineers review data from its recent flight to the International Space Station (ISS). During the mission, the spacecraft experienced several issues, including small helium leaks and problems with five of its 28 thrusters when docking with the station in early June.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department Partners with AAA for Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Initiative

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently took part in the Pedestrian Crosswalk Detail, an important safety initiative sponsored by AAA. During this event, officers focused on enforcing pedestrian safety laws and raising public awareness about the importance of yielding to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

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Glen Rock Honors Crossing Guards with Appreciation Luncheon

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Glen Rock NJ, on the afternoon of June 20th, following the last day of school, Glen Rock’s Crossing Guards were honored at a luncheon courtesy of Victor and Evan Quinn at the Glen Rock Inn.

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Glen Rock Detective Who Helped Deliver Class of 2024 Grad Celebrates Graduation

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) was honored to attend the graduation ceremony of the Glen Rock High School Class of 2024.

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Exploring Abstract Art: History, Importance, and Modern Examples

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Art in every era has been designed not only to show but also to tell a person a story – as if a connected plot and narrative on a canvas. And you ask, how is this possible in art? Any painting that’s painted carries not only an aesthetic meaning for your room, but also gives recognition about ancient heroes or biblical events, thus, painting developed in a person not only a sense of the beautiful and tangible, but also the historical and cultural development of man. The painting played the role of a kind of storyteller that conveyed to the viewer not only the images but also the emotions, thoughts and ideas of the artist, thus depicting for the viewer the specific subjects painted in the oil painting. Like other forms of art, they have a counterbalance to realism, and over time, other movements in painting emerged, and they continued to depict reality, only transforming it from a different angle – this concept includes impressionism, expressionism and post-impressionism. The question remains of the development of art, as something different and bold, so a new direction is emerging that will determine the future of abstract art and it gave impetus in the 20th century.

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Ridgewood Recreation Summer Camp Kicks Off with a Splash!

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Ridgewood NJ, Monday marked the exciting opening day of the Ridgewood Recreation Summer Camp! With 520 enthusiastic campers, 85 dedicated counselors and staff, and 30 days of sun-soaked fun ahead, this year’s camp promises to be unforgettable. From engaging activities and refreshing pool time to exciting trips, there’s something for everyone.

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Tentative Tax Agreement Reached to Fund NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has reached a tentative agreement with its most profitable companies to temporarily increase taxes in order to fund NJ Transit. Under this plan, the 600 corporations in the state that earn at least $10 million annually will pay a 2.5% tax on all earnings for the next five years.

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