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Paramus NJ, Christmas Tree Shops, a home-decor retailer that was spun off from Bed Bath & Beyond in 2020, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday. Christmas Tree Shops (CTS) said in a statement that its bankruptcy was a “strictly financial restructuring,” and that most of its stores would remain open without disruption.
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Summit NJ, Johnson & Johnson spun off its Kenvue consumer brands division on Thursday, raising the most cash from an initial public offering (IPO) in more than a year. Johnson & Johnson said it sold 172.8 million shares(opens in new tab) at $22 a pop in Kenvue, giving the company whose brands include Band-Aid, Tylenol and Listerine a valuation of roughly $40 billion.
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Ridgewood NJ, thanks to a new law, the working papers process will be online and streamlined. Rather than going through local schools, younger workers will simply visit this site and be walked through a few easy steps.
Continue reading The Way Teens Obtain Working Papers in New Jersey will Change on June 1, 2023!
Do you want to look and feel your best? Improving your appearance can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. By taking small, consistent steps, you can easily make improvements that will help you feel more confident in yourself and the way you look. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to go about improving your appearance without getting overwhelmed or discouraged along the way. Whether it’s finding new hairstyles or upgrading your wardrobe, we’ll provide helpful tips for looking better than ever before!
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Paramus NJ, Governor Phil Murphy visited Paramus Fire Company 3 to highlight his proposed addition of $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding for Fiscal Year 2024 to support the continuation of the Firefighter Grant Program, which first launched in May 2022. The ARP Firefighter Grant Program provides funding to local and regional fire departments across New Jersey to ensure firefighters have proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Highway Administration approved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to add a controversial toll (congestion pricing) around Manhattan’s central business district. A group of Congress members from New Jersey both Democrats and Republicans – called on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to cancel the plan, saying that it will “impose significant new costs” on New Jersey commuters and families. The signees included Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., Frank Pallone Jr., Bill Pascrell Jr., Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill, Jeff Van Drew and Bonnie Watson Coleman.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a 2-door Honda Accord slammed into a church located at 22-15 Broadway (westbound Broadway), Fair Lawn late Friday night, 05/05. The vehicle’s adult driver was treated at the scene by a Fair Lawn EMS crew and released at the scene. No apparent structural damage to the church was noted. However, one (1) or more traffic control barriers filled with dirt were damaged in the crash and dirt splattered all over the church’s front facing facade. A flatbed tow truck removed the totaled Honda from the scene.
Continue reading Church Hit in Late Night Crash in Fair Lawn
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Ridgewood NJ, it happens about every 6-9 months due to a poor parking lot design. No injury to driver, and vehicle was not damaged. Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Christopher Mormino assisted the driver. All Points Towing gave an assist. Parking lot is located at Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, 85 South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Officer Helps Motorist in Maple Avenue Parking Lot Mishap
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has now opened The Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy to 5th Graders .
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Ridgewood NJ, former Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward has taken a new job as supervisor of school security and safety at the Centennial School District in Warminster, PA. The Centennial School District school board, in a 9-0 unanimous vote approved the hiring of John Ward —who has served as police chief for the Stroud Area Regional Police, and Ridgewood Police Department —as the district’s school police officer position.
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Ridgewood NJ, a multi-alarm, early Thursday afternoon, 05/04, rendered a 2-family home located in the 200 block of Walton Street, in Ridgewood uninhabitable. The fire reportedly began in the attic, and may have spread to portions of the building’s second floor. Ridgewood firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes of their arrival on site. Firefighters from Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department assisted at the scene. All occupants of the home had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of Ridgewood police officers, Ridgewood firefighters and Ridgewood Emergency Services ; no injuries were reported.
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Continue reading Driver Dies in Overturned Dump Truck Crash on I-287 in Oakland
Financial difficulties can strike anyone, at any time, and can be extremely stressful for individuals and families.
If you find yourself in a financially tight spot, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get back on track. However, there are steps you can take to help your family improve its financial situation.
Continue reading How To Help Your Family Get Out Of A Financial Tight Spot
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Fort Lee NJ, to great fanfare Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology-focused financial services organization and Banking-as-a-Service (“BaaS”) provider based in Fort Lee, announced the grand opening of its new headquarters at 2115 Linwood Avenue.in April of 2021.
