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Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron pitches a snit fit about use of the word “shyster”

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Ridgewood NJ, during Wednesday evening’s Ridgewood Village Council Public Work Session, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron criticized a citizen who used the word shyster to describe Peter Primavera, a historic preservation consultant who the Village Council is considering hiring.

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Rutgers Physicians, Researchers, and other Health Science Faculty Join Rutgers Facility Unions and Overwhelmingly Approve Strike Action

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New Brunswick NJ, the union that represents 1300 Rutgers University physicians, researchers, and other health science faculty have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with 95% of clinicians who voted casting ballots in favor of a strike.

With this move, union members at AAUP-BHSNJ joined members at two other Rutgers faculty unions representing full-time faculty, graduate students, post-docs and part-time adjuncts, who held successful strike authorization votes earlier in the month.

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New Rochelle Man Charged With Arson by Intentionally Setting a Vehicle on Fire in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TRAMAINE HAYWARD (DOB: 1/30/1977; single; building maintenance) of 45 May Street, Apt. 4A, New Rochelle, NY. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department under the direction of Chief Steven Shallop, and the New Rochelle Police Department under the direction of Commissioner Robert Gazzola.

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NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES NEW CASH PAYMENT OPTION WITHIN ITS MOBILE APP

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“Cash in App” Feature Allows Customers to Use Cash at Participating Retailers to Load Value for Purchasing NJ TRANSIT Mobile Tickets

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is bringing the convenience and flexibility of its Mobile App to more customers with the introduction of a new cash payment option. Customers who prefer to use cash or don’t have a debit or credit card can now take advantage of all of the benefits of the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App with the new Cash in App feature. Customers can utilize more than 1,000 convenient participating network retailers in New Jersey like 7-Eleven, Walgreens, CVS, Family Dollar and more to convert cash directly to digital balances in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App which can then be used to purchase electronic NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes.

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Wednesday Northeast Corridor Service was Suspended in Both Directions Between Trenton and Penn Station New York Due to a Brush Fire

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Edison NJ, yesterday Northeast Corridor Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Trenton and Penn Station New York due to fire department activity near Edison. (Brush fire).  NJ Transit Police Officers are on scene and assisting.⁣

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Dating Problems of Plus-Size People and How to Fix Them

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Chubby people have at all times faced judgment, humiliation, and isolation. And even if nowadays the body positivity movement balances the situation to a certain extent and shows how to make a difference, many overweight people still cannot find their place in this world and consider themselves outcasts.

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In Contentious Meeting Mahwah Council Approves Ridge Road Affordable Housing

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Council members voted 4-3 on Monday nights contentious meeting to approve an ordinance establishing an affordable multi-housing overlay district at 457 Ridge Road.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Meets with Euy Whan Kim, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

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Hackensack NJ, on Thursday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco had the honor of speaking with Euy Whan Kim, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea. Together, they enjoyed a positive and constructive dialogue about the importance of the Korean community and Bergen County. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco stressed his continued interests in pursuing a business partnership between Bergen County and Korea.

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17 Year Old Driver Rushed to Valley Hospital after Hitting a Tree in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the 17-year old driver of a Honda CRV sustained minor injuries on Wednesday morning, 03/22, when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Mulberry Place, Ridgewood. The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill. The heavily damaged Honda was towed from the scene.

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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Reports Year-to-date Casino Win for the Nine Casino Hotel Properties was $426.6 million, a 7.7% Increase Over Last Year

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Atlantic City NJ,  the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the February 2023 total gaming revenue results.

Casino Win:
Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $215.0 million for February 2023, reflecting a 1.2% increase compared to $212.4 million for February 2022. Year-to-date Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $426.6 million, reflecting growth of 7.7% compared to $396.1 million for the prior period.

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Ridgewood Village Council to discuss support of NJ “Green Amendment” bill tonight – Conflict with the Council’s wants for Schedler?

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Ridgewood NJ, an agenda item scheduled for discussion during the Ridgewood Village Council’s March 22nd Work Session is possible official Council support of the NJ Green Amendment bill. The agenda item was reportedly placed at the request of Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron, who may lead tonight’s discussion.

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PSE&G urges customers to think twice if someone threatens to immediately shut off their power, its a Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G urges customers to be alert to utility scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill payment. This week PSE&G joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize National Consumer Protection Week, which aims to educate customers on how they can guard against becoming victims of impostor utility scams. We are hear about this from Ridgewood  and Upper Saddle River .

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Tesla Hits Home in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, Tuesday at 5:38pm City of Hackensack Fire Department received a mutual aid request from New Milford Fire Department for an occupied vehicle that crashed into a structure with entrapment at 495 River Road. Hackensack Deputy 1, Safety Chief, UASI Special Operations, Hackensack Shoring Unit and Hackensack Rescue 1 responded. Upon arrival units assisted New Milford Firefighters with extracting one victim from the vehicle. At 6:07 Deputy 1 reported victim was placed in the care of BLS for treatment and transport to local hospital. City of Hackensack units remained on scene to assist with shoring up the damaged area of the structure so the vehicle can be safely removed.

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Full review of Fairspin Casino

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Fairspin online casino offers players an excellent gambling experience. Support for cryptocurrencies is provided, there are no withdrawal limits, and payouts are usually fast. Fairspin free kazino online pleases with a wide variety of slots and other games.

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How NJ is Cultivating Women Cannabis Entrepreneurs

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By Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq., Consultant for the New Jersey Business Action Center’s Cannabis Training Academy 

Ridgewood NJ, according to the 2022 report, “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry,” women holding executive positions in the cannabis industry grew by only a percentage point over the past year, to 23.1%. The number is also below national averages for all businesses. The primary goal of the upcoming New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) Cannabis Training Academy is to increase the number of diversely owned businesses. 

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