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Trenton NJ, legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Continue reading Senate Clears Corrado “Safe Haven” Bill Protecting Newborn Babies
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Ridgewood NJ, members of our staff say they routinely witness violations of Stage II water conservation regulations and routinely report such violations to Ridgewood Water (@ 201-670-5500, extension 2271), but nothing seems to change.
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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EDUARDO CAMACHO (DOB: 5/02/1994; single; unemployed) of Cleveland, Ohio on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Cliffside Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Marc Marano.
Continue reading Ohio Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children in Cliffside Park
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Ridgewood NJ, a 17-year old driver and her teenage passenger escaped serious injury in a late Tuesday morning, 06/20, single vehicle crash at the intersection of Heights Road and Monte Vista Avenue, Ridgewood that resulted in the front right wheel of their vehicle being sheared off. The driver, who did sustain a very minor leg injury, was treated at the scene by Ridgewood Fire Department EMTs, but declined ambulance transport to a local hospital. No injuries were reported by the passenger. Ridgewood firefighters also attended to a crash related fluid spill. A flatbed tow truck removed the damaged Mercedes from the scene. Police at the scene did not say whether any summonses were issued in connection with the mishap.
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Boston Ma, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and OceanGate Expeditions have established a unified command to continue its response to the 21-foot submersible research vessel, Titan, from the Research Vessel Polar Prince that went missing Sunday evening.
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Washington DC, President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is set to plead guilty to tax crimes and reached a diversion agreement connected to the unlawful possession of a weapon – developments likely to put the president on defense going into the 2024 race.
Continue reading Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty to Federal Tax Crimes and Takes Deal on Gun Charge
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Boston Ma, the US Coast Guard is searching for five persons after the Canadian research vessel Polar Prince lost contact with their submersible during a dive, approximately 900 miles east of Cape Cod, Sunday morning. A Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, C-130 Hercules aircraft, as well as a Canadian P8 aircraft equipped with underwater sonar capability, are currently searching for the missing submersible.
Continue reading Rescuers Race to find the Missing Titanic Bound Sub
photos courtesy of the the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Meadowbrook Road for a reported basement fire. Upon the crews arrival, it was determined to be a fire in the garage of the home. A second alarm assignment was transmitted. The fire was knocked down with minimal extension. Thank you to the mutual aid that responded to the scene or provided coverage.
According to sources the blaze was caused by lithium-ion batteries in an electric scooter.
Lithium batteries have become widely popular due to their high energy density, longer lifespan, and rechargeable capabilities. However, they do come with some potential dangers and require proper care to ensure safety. Here are some important points to consider:
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Ridgewood NJ, this Friday (June 23) is National Take Your Dog to Work Day.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced action taken by the Bureau of Securities to stop Abra, a California-based crypto company, and its associated entities from violating New Jersey’s Uniform Securities Law in connection with the sale of interest-bearing crypto accounts that have raised over $116 million nationwide, including from investors with nearly 300 New Jersey-based accounts.
Having access to cool air in a home is crucial to a person’s comfort and health alike. With the summer months finally in full swing, however, there will be greater use placed on air conditioning units around the country. This increased strain can lead to problems with air conditioning units which, in some cases, can result in a total failure if the unit is older. By learning the common signs a unit needs to be replaced, along with the consequences of not doing so, a person can contact the right people as soon as possible.
Continue reading When and Why to Replace an Air Conditioning Unit
Danish Engineering Firm Orsted Named as Co-Defendant In First Major Challenge to Ocean Wind 1
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Atlantic City NJ, three groups have filed suit in Superior Court challenging New Jersey DEP’s approval of the Ocean Wind 1 project consisting of nearly 100 turbines to be located 15 miles off New Jersey’s busiest beach communities.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Doug Steinhardt blasted a Democrat-sponsored bill that would give prosecutors the authority to divert dangerous offenders from the criminal justice system without jail and without ever talking to a judge.
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Newark NJ, the Justice Department today announced charges against a Russian national for his involvement in deploying numerous LockBit ransomware and other cyberattacks against victim computer systems in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Continue reading Russian National Charged with Conspiring to Commit Lockbit Ransomware Attacks
