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Washington DC, Tuesday’s hearing showed “a chasm a mile wide” between the Chairman and the experiences of American businesses, says Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler faced a barrage of criticism from House Republicans over his agency’s crackdown on cryptocurrency trading platforms.
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Saddle Brook Nj, Saddle Brook Police, Fire, and EMS personnel were dispatched to the roof of the Saddle Brook Municipal Complex, 55 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook, on Tuesday morning, 04/18, in response to a 911 telephone call reporting a unconscious worker there. Saddle Brook Fire Department’s tower ladder was deployed to safely transport the victim from roof to ground. A paramedic team from Hackensack University Medical Center also responded to the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital by a Saddle Brook EMS ambulance.
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When you have teenagers or young adults in the house, it might seem like everything requires some learning on your part. While they are no longer a child you can tell what to do, they also don’t have the life experience they need to make important decisions on their own, like how to manage their money. There are a few ways you can teach your child how to better handle their money so they can prepare for the future.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tax Freedom Day is a symbolic date that represents how long it takes for taxpayers to earn enough money to pay their total tax bill for the year. In the United States, Tax Freedom Day for 2023 falls on April 18th, which means that Americans have to work 108 days into the year just to earn enough money to pay their federal, state, and local taxes. This date can vary from year to year and from country to country, depending on the tax policies and economic factors at play.
Members living in Ridgewood and beyond:
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Ridgewood NJ, Apple Savings is now available to Apple Card users. The service can be used to route Daily Cash rewards into a new 4.15% high-yield savings account. It will allow users to spend, send, and save Daily Cash directly from one place. The 4.15% APY rate is more than 10 times the national average. There are no fees, minimum deposits, or minimum balance requirements to use Apple Savings. Apple Savings is serviced by Goldman Sachs.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild 12th International Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The festival features a diverse selection of independent films from around the world, including short films, documentaries, and feature-length films.
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor released the following statement regarding the publishing of the final Environmental Justice rule in the New Jersey Register today, as announced by Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Clifton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a bias intimidation charge against a Passaic County man in connection with vandalism targeting the Dr. Hani Awadallah public school in Paterson, NJ in the early morning hours of April 10, 2023.
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Newark NJ, an Essex County, man was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with an online romance scam, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Tobacco enthusiasts know that savoring the rich flavor of authentic, branded tobacco is a unique and delightful experience. However, as with any luxury item, the price tag can often be a deterrent for those on a budget. Fortunately, the following article can be a helpful guide when you order hookah tobacco online.
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Trenton NJ, from the office the NJ attorney General, New Jersey State employees may have received emails impersonating the NJ Office of the Attorney General (OAG). While the communications may appear to be sent from the email address associated with njoag, it originated from a different source. While these messages have been blocked, we are making you aware out of an abundance of caution and ask that you be alert to phishing emails and spoofing techniques that can be detected by carefully examining senders’ email addresses.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters received numerous telephoned reports of a house fire in the 400 block of George Street, Ridgewood shortly after 0945 hours on Monday morning, 04/17. Arriving firefighters observed heavy black smoke emanating from the single family house and immediately began fire suppression operations. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which rendered the house uninhabitable. Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters assisted at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel also responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Ed Durr (R-3) issued the following statement after it was revealed that Governor Phil Murphy spent more than $500,000 on furnishings for the newly renovated Governor’s Office in the State House, including $217,000 for three rugs in his office and an office used by First Lady Tammy Murphy:
