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Englewood Man Convicted of 2011 Murder

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of RANDY MANNING of Englewood, NJ for the murder of Rhian Stoute in Englewood, NJ on August 15, 2011. On June 7, 2023, following a six-week jury trial before the Honorable Gary N. Wilcox, J.S.C., in Bergen County Superior Court, MANNING was convicted of nine charges in relation to the murder of Stoute: first-degree murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a firearm, desecration of human remains, unlawful moving of human remains, arson, hindering apprehension by destroying or concealing evidence, hindering apprehension by giving false information to law enforcement, and unlawful taking of a means of conveyance.

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Students and Administrators from Incheon High School in South Korea Visit Ridgewood High and BF Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, nearly 100 students and administrators from Incheon High School in South Korea visited RHS and BFMS today for presentations and performances. Bravo to RHS STEM students and student ambassadors, and our BFMS Jazz Machine for a wonderful welcome!

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Youth Wrestling Coach and Referee from Ocean County Admits Distribution of Child Porn

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Brick NJ,  an Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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New Jersey AG and Ocean County Prosecutor Investigate Multiple incidences of Antisemitism

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Manchester Township NJ,  General Matthew J. Platkin and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer today announced an ongoing investigation after several residential properties were spray-painted with swastikas and a suspicious house fire ignited in Manchester Township in a suspected bias incident on Tuesday.

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Columbia Bank’s Minoska Mateo Named to Prestigious Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List

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Minoska Mateo, Recipient of 2023 Independent Community  Bankers of America 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank  Leader Award. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce Minoska Mateo, Vice President Community  Development Officer of Columbia Bank, has been selected as a recipient of the coveted 40 Under 40: Emerging  Community Bank Leader Award, from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). The esteemed distinction  recognizes the nation’s most promising young community banking professionals, who, based on character, leadership,  community involvement, and innovation, represent the future of the industry.

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NJ Senator Durr: Attributing the Deaths of Whales Disoriented by Wind Survey Work to Ship Strikes Is Disingenuous

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Glassborro NJ, Senator Ed Durr issued the following response after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the deaths of two humpback whales were caused by vessel strikes off the coast of New York and New Jersey.

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We Met “Marty” Giant Food Stores Robot

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Phildelphia Pa, in January 2019 Ahold Delhaize USA laid out plans to deploy robots to nearly 500 Giant Food Stores, Martin’s and Stop & Shop locations to help improve in-store efficiencies and safety.

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Village of Ridgewood: Due to the Weather Emergency Rear Yard Garbage Pickup Cancelled for Thursday

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Ridgewood NJ, due to the ongoing very unhealthy air quality, on June 8, 2023, all garbage will be picked up curbside only. Please either put out your garbage (which must be in garbage containers) at the curb tonight or by 5 a.m. on June 8th. Garbage that is not at the curb will not be picked up until your next garbage pickup day.

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AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union. until midnight EDT Thursday Night.

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Bergen Health Official Urge Residents: ‘Stay Inside’

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Hackensack NJ, due to the state-wide air quality alert, the Bergen County Health Department strongly advises all individuals to remain indoors and limit outdoor activities until further notice.

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Village of Ridgewood : All Outdoor Programs and Activities, Special Events and Youth Sports Cancelled

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Health Department has declared the air quality in the Village of Ridgewood as unhealthy for June 7th and June 8th, 2023.

All outdoor programs and activities, special events and youth sports will be cancelled during this time period. The Graydon Pool will also be closed.

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New York City Decides Its the Cars Fault for Being Stolen

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New York NY,  yes you heard us right. In a true turn of irony New York City has sued Hyundai Motor (OTCPK:HYMTF) and Kia (OTCPK:KIMTF), alleging that the South Korean automakers were negligent and created a public nuisance by manufacturing vehicles “dangerously susceptible” to theft. Geez and we thought that was a product of bail reform and sanctuary state status?

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Gordon Ramsay Seen Filming “Kitchen Nightmares” in Dumont

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Dumont Nj, temperamental celebrity Chief Gordon Ramsay is filming”Kitchen Nightmares” in New Jersey. “Kitchen Nightmares” first aired on September 19, 2007. The reality show in which Gordon Ramsay was invited by failing restaurants to come in and turn them around called it quits in 2014 after 7 seasons and 92 episodes.

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How to Negotiate Electricity Rates with Your Provider

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Are you tired of continuously paying high electricity bills each month? Have you been looking for ways to reduce them without compromising the quality of your service? When it comes to reducing monthly expenses, one area that can definitely help is negotiating a better rate with your electricity supplier. With the right strategy and knowledge, negotiating electricity rates can be relatively painless and result in significant savings over time.For those looking to optimize their power supply arrangements, exploring options like Bravo Electro can offer valuable insights into securing more favorable terms.

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