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Academy of the Holy Angels Vocalists to Perform at Carnegie Hall

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Demarest NJ, Five top vocalists from Holy Angels will represent the Academy at the 2024 Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series. Martine Alvarez of Chestnut Ridge (New York), Haedyn Brigati of Englewood Cliffs, Alyssa Finch of River Vale, Lilianna Garber of Mahwah, and Kiera Kwiatkowski of Glen Ridge successfully auditioned for the upcoming High School Honors Women’s Choir. Together with peers from around the globe, they will work with a renowned conductor to put together a mid-winter concert at this world-famous venue.

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Suspect Apprehended After Foot Chase by Multiple Police Agencies in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, on 12/04/2023 at approximately 2:25 p.m., the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department contacted  Englewood Cliffs Police Department headquarters requesting assistance in apprehending a suspect who fled from their officers on foot. Various witnesses reported sightings of the suspect in the area of Floyd Street and Hollywood Avenue.

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Chief Executive Officer Concealed Foreign Origin of Forklifts Provided to U.S. Army

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Hackensack NJ, the chief executive officer of a Passaic, New Jersey, company today admitted falsifying data plates on forklifts provided to the U.S. Army to make it appear as if the forklifts, which were purchased in China, had been manufactured in the United States, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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East Rutherford Public Relations Company Settles Allegations It Received Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan

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East Rutherford NJ, a Bergen County, public relations firm entered a settlement agreement with the United States resolving allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by taking a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to which the company was not entitled, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced today.

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West New York financial advisor was found guilty on 11 counts of defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million

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West New York NJ, a West New York financial advisor was found guilty on 11 counts of defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million and transacting in the criminal proceeds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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UPenn President Magill Resigns in Wake of Rampant Campus Antisemitism

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Philadelphia PA, the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are encountering increasing demands for resignation following a tumultuous House hearing this week concerning their institutions’ responses to the surge in antisemitism.

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With Heavy Rain Coming this Weekend Ridgewood OEM Coordinator says ,”Please be aware and be safe!”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood OEM Coordinator ‍Jeremy P. Kleiman says Please be aware and be safe!

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Ridgewood blog will Once Again Sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current plan is subject to change, based on  what occurs with the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming weeks

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Stolen Car Topples Utility Pole in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, a collision involving a stolen vehicle and a toppled utility pole led to the closure of Route 17 in both directions near Saddle River, as indicated by reports from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and law enforcement.

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Ridgewood Council Silences the Voices of Historians

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Ridgewood NJ , as expected the Village council moved to appoint a new village historian, a topic that was triggered by a letter from current historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki to Katherine Marcopul of the State Historic Preservation Office opposing the ridiculous plan to put a turf field on Route 17 , clear cutting trees and on a historic property ,destroying a neighborhood .

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FedEx Ground Delivery Truck Slams Into a Utility Pole in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, FedEx Ground delivery truck slammed head on into a utility pole at the intersection of Deerhill Drive and Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus just prior to 12 noon on Friday, 12/08. The vehicle’s driver sustained a minor facial injury in the incident, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to the incident along with crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division. Wearimus Road was temporarily closed between East Saddle River Road and Powderhorn Drive while PSE&G crews worked to replace a downed pole and restore electric service.

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Paramus Park Mall Targeted for Major Housing Development

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Paramus NJ, On Thursday, the borough Planning Board granted approval to R&O Paramus, LLC’s proposal to construct approximately 360 apartments adjacent to the Paramus Park mall, situated west of the Garden State Parkway. The envisioned two-building complex is slated to occupy land north of the mall and certain sections of its parking lot, encompassing roughly 60,000 square feet beyond the Macy’s department store.

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Amazon Drops Venmo

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Ridgewood NJ, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed via email that Venmo will no longer be accepted on the e-commerce giant’s website or app, adding that “Customers can still use nearly a dozen other payment options, such as debit cards, credit cards, checking accounts, or installments to pay for their orders.”

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed Crossing Route 17 in Ramsey

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Ramsey NJ, a 55 year old individual lost their life after being struck by a motor vehicle on Route 17 south near Ramsey Outdoor at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Friday, as reported by the Ramsey Police Department.

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