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East Rutherford Fire Department respond to Route 17 Car Fire

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East Rutherford NJ, on Thursday afternoon members of the East Rutherford Fire Department responded to Route 17 near Union Avenue for a vehicle fire. The word is that alert motorist alerted the driver that the car was on fire and got her to get out of the car. no injuries reported .

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Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Influential Theologian ,Leading Political Conservative, and Outspoken Advocate for Religious Liberty has Died After a Long Illness

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Hawthorne, NY, Beth Gilinsky Spero is heartbroken to inform you of the passing of her beloved husband, Rabbi Aryeh Spero, on June 26, 2023 after a long illness he confronted with courage and enormous dignity, as was the way he did everything in his life.

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Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes Receives a $1 million gift from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation

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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Lorrimer Sanctuary received a $1 million gift from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation to support a major renovation at the facility. The gift will help finance a $3 million new educational center and is among the largest in New Jersey Audubon’s history.

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Teaneck’s Council Appoints Seven New Members to its Planning and Zoning Boards

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Teaneck NJ, on Tuesday nights Teaneck’s council meeting the Teaneck Township Council approved a resolution to appoint seven new members to its planning and zoning boards at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Democrat Political Consultant Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Role in Murder for Hire Scheme

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Trenton NJ, a New Jersey-based Democrat political consultant was sentenced today to 288 months in prison for hiring two men to kill a longtime associate who had worked for him on various political campaigns, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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14 Year Old Driver and Parakeet Lead Paramus Police on Wild Chase Resulting in Arrest in Hackensack

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Paramus NJ, two Essex County teens out for a joyride in a stolen car with a pet parakeet led Paramus police on a chase down Route 17 to Hackensack early Thursday morning.

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Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer

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Truck accidents can be devastating and result in severe injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, hiring a competent truck accident lawyer is crucial to protect your rights. To understand the differences between a car accident vs truck accident, it’s important to seek professional advice. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, hiring a competent truck accident lawyer is crucial to protect your rights. 

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Hackensack Police Chase Down Robbery Suspect in Knife Point Cellphone Heist

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department announces the arrest of Xiomor Highsmith from Teaneck, NJ on several criminal charges as a result of a robbery investigation On June 22, 2023, Officers responded to the area of Sussex Street and Newman Street on a report of a male being chased by others with machetes. Xiomor Highsmith was located walking away from the area with several parties who are identified as juveniles.

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The US Supreme Court Shoots Down Race Based University Admissions

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Ridgewood NJ, the US Supreme Court ruled Thursday to block affirmative action in two closely watched lawsuits against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). The cases, initially brought by a coalition of students, prospective applicants and their parents in 2014, challenged the universities’ use of racial preferences during the admissions process.

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Parking Enforcement Officers in Ridgewood resign – June 30 last day of parking enforcement until job openings are filled

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Ridgewood NJ, during Wednesday night’s Village Council Public Work Session, Village of Ridgewood CFO and Parking Utility Director Robert Rooney publicly announced that the Village’s only full-time Parking Enforcement Officer recently submitted her resignation effective June 30, 2023. Additionally, Ridgewood’s only part-time Parking Enforcement Officer just quit after being on the job for only 2 days.

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A Camden County Predator Gets 78 Months For Hiring a Hitman to Wack a 14 year Old

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Trenton NJ, a Camden County,  man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for paying $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 14-year old child murdered, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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School Choice Week: Many Parents are Actively Seeking Better Educational Options for their Children

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Ridgewood NJ, as summer draws near and the battle over parents rights heats up , many parents are actively seeking better educational options for their children next year. Across the nation, parents are eager to find learning environments that are more suitable for their children.

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Married Computer Tech Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of COSWAYNE R. DONALD (DOB: 04/25/1980; married; computer technician) of Dumont, NJ, on charges of aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and sexual contact. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Dumont Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Joyce.

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