The 2023 baseball season is underway, and the MLB schedule is loaded with compelling matchups from the end of March through the first Sunday of October. It’s the longest season in sports, but with all the rules and scheduling changes this year, things should be as exciting as ever.
Continue reading Best Stars To Watch For In The 2023 MLB Season
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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on March 31, 2023, RAUL TORRES of North Bergen, NJ, and CARLOS BURGOS of Jersey City, NJ pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and weapons offenses in connection with the death of David Duque Soto in Fairview on June 29, 2019.
file photos by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, American roads appear to be a hotbed of never-ending roadwars between cyclists and drivers, often shared with the masses on the likes of YouTube or other social media sites thanks to the innovation of dash-cam and helmet cameras.
Continue reading Cyclists/Drivers Relationships in New Jersey Among the Worst in the Country
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Ridgewood NJ, Peter Primavera, Jr., a controversial historic preservation consultant likely to be officially hired by the Ridgewood Village Council next week, met with the entire Council for the first time on Monday night, April 4th. During their meeting, which took place at the Council’s televised Public Work Session, Mr. Primavera outlined the scope of his proposed work for the Council after summarizing his educational background, professional credentials, and related work experience.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for seasonal part-time positions with the Summer Day Camp as well as Graydon Pool.
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G has completed the gas system upgrades in your neighborhood to ensure continued safe, reliable gas service. Now that the ground has settled, we will restore roads with permanent paving.
Continue reading PSE&G to Start Paving Streets in Ridgewood on Thursday April 6th
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Demarest NJ, outstanding world language students from the Academy of the Holy Angels have been welcomed into the French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish honor societies. AHA World Language Department Chair Lisa Betti, who organized and led both ceremonies, noted how the study of world languages allows people to connect and explore different perspectives, including how other people view us. She congratulated the inductees, expressing her hope that this is just the beginning of their discovery of languages and cultures.
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Lodi NJ, All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of the state holiday.
Continue reading All NJMVC Facilities Will Be Closed Friday, April 7th for the State Holiday
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of a high visibility enforcement effort to mitigate the menace of distracted driving. Between April 1 and the 30th, law enforcement officers will work together to enforce laws prohibiting texting and distracted driving.
Continue reading NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety Remind Motorists – U Drive. U Text. U Pay
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Wyckoff NJ, the Department of Transportation’s chosen contractor will be replacing the culvert and guide rail on Route 208 North and South over an 0.63 mile stretch in the Township of Wyckoff. There will be a shoulder closure with a construction barrier curb in both directions while work is being performed.
This project is currently scheduled for a target start date of April 28, 2023, which is subject to change due to weather and logistics.
Continue reading UPCOMING ROAD WORK ALERT Route 208 in Wyckoff
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Washington DC, The House of Representatives today passed an amendment offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) requiring a comprehensive, independent investigation into the sufficiency of the environmental approval process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along New Jersey’s coastline during its consideration of the Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1).
Photo Courtesy: Justin Derevyanik and ERFD
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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FOKAM PARFAIT (DOB: 1/27/1998; single; unemployed) of Montclair, on charges of aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Officer-In-Charge Captain John Zotollo, Jr.
Photos courtesy of Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081
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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire fighters had a busy couple of days March 27th at 2:54pm Engine 1, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, Deputy 2 and Car 2 responded to the rear of 500 South River Street on reported vehicle into the River. Arriving units found a van down the embankment, partially into the water. The driver stated he accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Members of the Second Platoon secured the vehicle using ropes to keep the rising tide from floating the vehicle further into the water. The vehicle was eventually removed by on duty city tow.
Continue reading City of Hackensack Fire fighters Log a Busy Week
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Paramus NJ, The DOT has a big problem on Front Road & Midland Avenue in Paramus that is why a rare warning sign has been placed on From Road at Midland Avenue before traffic signals, “Right Turn Must Yield To Pedestrians”. I see big problems there too but I have a different solution. Motorists making a right on red especially during rush hour are forced to move fast to avoid getting hit by fast moving horn blowing vehicles coming from under the Garden State Parkway overpass. See enclosed photos taken on a quiet Sunday of a white car forced to abruptly stop on crosswalk as a speeding black car passes. Scared drivers who would prefer not to make a right on red are forced to make a right turn by horn blowing motorists from behind.
Continue reading (You’re) Damned if You Do And Damned if You Don’t ….Making Right Turn in Paramus
