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Producer Price Index Gives More Evidence of Cooling Inflation

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Washington DC,(8:34 AM) the Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5 percent in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices were unchanged in February and increased 0.4 percent in January. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand advanced 2.7 percent for the 12 months ended in March.

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Ramapo Nation Reclaims Split Rock Mountain

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Mahwah NJ, It’s been a long time coming, but today we celebrate! The Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance (RMLA), the Ramapo Munsee Lunaape Nation, and The Land Conservancy of New Jersey are happy to announce a long-awaited, historic transfer of the Tahetaweew—commonly known as Split Rock Mountain—back to the Ramapo people. This landmark moment returns stewardship of sacred land to the nation for the first time since 1737, before the American Revolution.

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Dry Weather brings Brush Fire to North Jersey

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West Milford NJ, the National Weather Service called for ,”An extended period of dry conditions will continue. There is an elevated potential for brush fire spread on today through nest Tuesday .

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NJ Senators Introduce Resolution Urging Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Senator Ed Durr have introduced a resolution urging the state and federal governments to place an immediate moratorium on all sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response to the surge of unexplained marine wildlife deaths along the coast of New Jersey.

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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Prioritize Work Experience and Skills Training Over Four-Year Degrees

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Trenton NJ, Building on his vision for the Next New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy, joined by New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) Acting Chair and CEO Allison Chris Myers, today signed Executive Order No. 327 expanding job opportunities for New Jerseyans by prioritizing skills and work experience over college degree requirements for certain State employment opportunities. The Order directs CSC to identify the job classifications that require college degrees and determine which are appropriate to revise in the State’s classification plan, prioritizing the practical skills and experiences needed to effectively serve the public over strict educational requirements.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Releases Name of Victim in Ridgefield Park fatal Hit-and-Run

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday, April 7, 2023, on Route 46 in Ridgefield Park, NJ. An investigation into the hit-and-run is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Ridgefield Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.

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Now-Retired Chief of the Howell Township Police Charged After Allegedly Lying About, Attempting to Cover Up, Sexual Affair with Subordinate

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Hopewell NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that the former Howell Township police chief is facing criminal charges after he allegedly lied in a township investigation and threatened a high-ranking member of the police department in order to cover up a sexual affair with a subordinate.

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6 Home Updates You Must Consider This Spring

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Something about the start of spring makes us want to refresh and revamp our homes. But with so many home improvement projects available, it can take time to figure out where to start. From simple DIY updates to larger structural changes, you should consider a few key areas this season if you’re looking for an inspiring transformation. Whether you want to increase your home’s energy efficiency, enhance its curb appeal, or make it more comfortable and enjoyable, there’s something here for everyone.

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Suspended Chief of Manville Police Department allegedly engaged in a years-long pattern of sexually predatory behavior targeting multiple women

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Manville NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the filing of criminal charges against Manville’s police chief, who allegedly engaged in a years-long pattern of sexually predatory behavior targeting multiple women.

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Inflation Still Hot but Continues to Decelerate

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Washington DC, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.4 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

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Village Council Members Will Vote to Approve “Turf Field” at Schedler Park in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Wednesday nights council meeting agenda includes a resolution to approve a plan for Schedler Park following a very contentious work session in which Village Engineer Chris Rutishauser presented three options to the governing body. Each plan had a slightly different orientation of a full-size athletic field, which historic preservation consultant Peter Primavera advised waiting to approve until he had a chance to review the history and responses to prior requests from the state.

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5 Suspect Charged in Venmo and Zelle scams on NJ TRANSIT property

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Transit Police Detective Bureau has been working relentlessly to investigate, identify, and charge suspects who commit Venmo and Zelle scams on NJ TRANSIT property. To date, the Bureau has charged (5) people, 1 adult and 4 juveniles. These investigations are ongoing with potentially more charges to follow. As we continue these efforts, we want you to be aware.⁣

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When Life Throws You a Curveball: Seeking Compensation for Your Injuries

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When life throws you a curveball, it can be difficult to pick yourself up and carry on. But what if that curveball involves an injury where you’ve sustained physical or emotional damage? As daunting a prospect as this may seem, seeking compensation for your injuries could be the best course of action to secure your financial future. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the ways that navigating legal proceedings can help individuals receive the justice they deserve in terms of monetary relief from their injuries. 

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No Break for Fraudster and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

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Ridgewood NJ, Fraudster and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ months-long battle to extend her freedom is over: A federal court judge late Monday denied the former Tech darlings bid to delay imprisonment, ruling she must surrender April 27 to serve her sentence for felony fraud at a Texas prison camp.

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