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Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Worse ,NJ Business Climate Ranked Worst in Region and Declining

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA released its 2024 Regional Business Climate Analysis showing New Jersey continues to remain last in the region by a wide margin in terms of business taxes and cost competitiveness.

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New Study: Almost Every Government Intervention in Response to COVID Was Wrong

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Trenton NJ, State Senator Joe Pennacchio released his review of the administration’s report of the Covid pandemic and the State’s response. The report commissioned by Governor Murphy was compiled by the Law Firm of Montgomery McCracken at a cost of $9 million to the State’s taxpayers.

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The End of Fixed Real-Estate Commissions

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Association of Realtors, representing approximately 1.5 million real estate agents, has reached a settlement agreement to pay $418 million over the next four years to resolve a series of nationwide cases alleging that the association artificially inflated agents’ commissions.

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More New Jersey Municipalities Go Film Ready

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s local film and television industry has expanded with the addition of several new municipalities and counties designated as Film Ready Communities. The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, revealed that 14 municipalities and four counties have successfully completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program.

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RHS Boys Basketball Guards Named Bergen County Coaches Association’s 2024 All-Bergen County team

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Ridgewood NJ ,RHS Boys Basketball Guards Johnny Jackson and Evan O’Reilly were named to the Bergen County Coaches Association’s 2024 All-Bergen County team! Both Johnny and Evan reached the 1,000 career points benchmark this season. Jackson made the first team and O’Reilly was named to the second.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Crossing Guard Celebrates 30 Years of Keeping Children Safe

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Susie Lee’s dedication as a Crossing Guard for 30 years has ensured the safety of countless children, making her an invaluable pillar of the Ho-Ho-Kus community. Her commitment to keeping the children safe is truly commendable.

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Bergenfield man, 94, Charged Over Fatal Dumont Hit-and-Run

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Bergenfield NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday evening that a 94-year-old Bergenfield resident, Ernest Hofmann, has been arrested in connection with the fatal Dumont hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of an Englewood school teacher on Thursday.

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Englewood elementary teacher identified as victim in Dumont fatal hit-and-run

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Englewood N J, the Englewood school community is grieving the tragic loss of beloved teacher Elizabeth Rosa, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Thursday, as announced by the school district.

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Village of Ridgewood 2024 Budget Calls for a 2.74% Tax Increase

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Council convened on Wednesday evening to address the 2024 fiscal year budget and receive a comprehensive overview of spending levels from 2023. Village  Manager Keith Kazmark and Village CFO Bob Rooney presented the budget specifics to the mayor and council during the session.

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DUI Suspect in Custody After Five Vehicle Crash in Route 4 Paramus

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Paramus NJ, the adult male driver of a black colored Mazda sedan was taken into custody for suspected DUI following a 5-vehicle crash on Route 4 westbound in Paramus shortly before 12 noon on Thursday, 03/14. The individual was handcuffed and placed in a Paramus police vehicle immediately after the administration of a field sobriety test. The heavily damaged Mazda and a white colored Volkswagen Atlas were both removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. The suspect is alleged to have struck the Volkswagen and three (3) other vehicles after he struck a guardrail just east of Spring Valley Road, Paramus and lost control of his vehicle. No injuries were reported by any drivers or passengers involved.

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Ridgewood Police Department Gets Three New Officers

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department swore in  three new Police Officers: Lukasz Adamkiewicz, Joseph Misilmeri and Adam Collura, who will start the Bergen County Police Academy Friday .

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Bergen County Department of Parks Presented with Two “Excellence in Design- Special Use Facility” Awards

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Department of Parks was honored to be presented with two “Excellence in Design- Special Use Facility” Awards at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony for our Bergen County Rowing Center and our Red Wolf Exhibit at the Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun County Park!

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Three Individuals Reportedly Attacked by Dog(s) at Parkway School in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, three (3) individuals were reportedly attacked by a loose dog(s) on the Lower Field of the Parkway School in Paramus shortly before 11:00 am on Thursday, 03/14. Preliminary information from the scene indicated that one (1) adult and two (2) children were injured. Multiple Paramus Police officers rushed to aid the victims along with two (2) ambulances and two (2) Paramus EMS supervisory/support staff members. Injuries sustained by the victims were said to have been minor and non-life threatening in nature. An individual walking three (3) dogs on leashes was seen being interviewed by police officers after leaving the athletic/playing field area and securing the dogs in a privately owned vehicle. There was no word from police officers at the scene as to whether those dogs were involved in the incident. A representative of Tyco Animal Control also responded to the location; no dog(s) were in her possession when she departed the school property.

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How You Can Add More Security And Stability To Your Business This Year

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Starting and running a business comes with its challenges, but with the right strategies, you can enhance security and stability in your operations. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore practical steps to safeguard your business and ensure its long-term stability in the ever-changing business landscape.

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