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Mahwah NJ, praising authentic leadership, Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick urged the members of the Ramapo College of New Jersey Class of 2023 to keep their values at the forefront of their personal and professional worlds, as part of her commencement address at Ramapo College’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, held on May 11 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
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Ridgewood NJ, a late Friday afternoon, 05/12, three (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood caused significant damage to two (2) vehicles, but resulted in no serious injuries. One (1) crash related summons was issued by Ridgewood Police. Firefighters from Ridgewood Fire Department mitigated a minor fluid spill.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron voluntarily dropped out of the “It Takes a Ridgewood Village” and “Ridgewood Moms and Dads With Free Speech” Facebook groups as of Thursday, May 11. However, Ms. Perron is said to have retained her membership in the stringently moderated “Ridgewood Moms and Dads” Facebook group.
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Newark NJ, Filmed in Bloomfield, East Orange, Elizabeth, Franklin Lakes, Irvington, Jersey City, Middletown, Newark, Passaic, Paterson, Ridgefield Park, Secaucus and West Orange, Emmy nominated Wu-Tang: An American Saga is inspired by “The Wu-Tang Manual” and “Tao of Wu”, and based on the true story of the Wu-Tang Clan. Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Fire Company 1, along with the rest of the Paramus Fire Department and various mutual aid jurisdictions, responded to a residential structure fire on May 10, 2023. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.
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Newark NJ, a Chicago man was arrested today and charged in an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $2 million, a U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, at 10 am today, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire department was dispatched to the Garden Apartments on Terrace Avenue for a possible fire. 60 arrived and had smoke showing. Crews from Engine 2 stretched a line to the second floor and knocked the fire. Ladder 1 and surrounding mutual aid assisted with ventilation, portable ground ladders, and overhaul. Two members were treated with minor injuries.
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to try out a new sport. One sport which is often overlooked is hunting. Although some people think hunting is a barbaric sport, it actually has many benefits. Hunting plays a vital role in preserving our planet. Not only does it help to control animal populations and invasive species, but it also supports conservation efforts.
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Saddle River NJ, the Ridgewood blog has assembled a list of Deer Resistance plants and here are some examples of landscape plants that are commonly rated by their deer resistance:
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Madison NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey residents narrowly oppose the continued development of off-shore wind farms, with concerns about the recent deaths of whales and dolphins reducing support for the green energy project. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, 35 percent of New Jersey residents say that the state should continue the development of the wind farms off the coast, with 39 percent saying that development should be halted.
Continue reading New Jersey Wants to Halt Development of Off-Shore Wind Farms
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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital’s new Graduate Nurse Residency Program has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition possible, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program.
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Hackensack NJ, at 4:00pm Thursday May 11th the City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 were dispatched to Route 80 Eastbound on the Hackensack River bridge for a reported motorcyclist down.
Proper Lighting: Ensuring your plants have access to adequate lighting is essential for increasing yield. You should invest in high-quality grow lights that emit the correct spectrum of light and have enough intensity to penetrate the canopy. In addition to investing in high-quality grow lights, you should also consider the duration of the light exposure. Plants require a certain amount of light each day, and this amount varies depending on the plant species and growth stage. Therefore, it is important to research the specific lighting needs of your plants to ensure optimal growth and yield. Furthermore, it is important to note that the type of lighting used can also impact the quality and flavor of the final product. For example, some growers swear by using full-spectrum LED lights, while others prefer high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Before making a decision on which lights to use, it is important to research the advantages and disadvantages of each type and determine which will work best for your specific growing situation.
