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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Hunterdon County man in his 70s.
On June 21st, the individual began exhibiting symptoms of meningitis. He was hospitalized for several days and is now recovering at home.
Continue reading The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile Virus
Parking Permits for Building Owners with Offices in Central Business District
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
JUNE 26, 2019 : 7:30 P.M.
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Ringwood NJ, The New Jersey Sierra Club and more than a dozen other environmental groups sent a joint letter to DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe requesting a public hearing for the Consent Decree regarding cleanup of the Ford Superfund site in Ringwood. The letter also asked to extend the public comment period from 60 to 120 days. The letter notes the complexity of the site and the intense public interest in the issues involved in making the requests. The EPA recently struck a $21 million settlement with the Ford Motor Company and Ringwood on a plan to cap hazardous materials on the site. (See Joint Letter to DEP attached)
Continue reading Environmental Groups Demand Public Hearing Over Consent Decree regarding cleanup of the Ford Superfund site in Ringwood
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Montvale NJ, This week Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali became the latest candidate to announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District in 2020:
“Friends, I am honored to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress. Please join me at the official announcement ceremony and a rally on July 1st.”
Ghassali has voiced outspoken opposition to Sanctuary status for New Jersey.
Ghassali joins former Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley banking executive Frank Pallotta and 2018 nominee John McCann, a former councilman, in the race to face off against Josh Gotteimer
The winner will face-off with incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Robert Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean) has introduced a resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to formally censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in light of her recent comments regarding the Holocaust.
In a May 2019 interview on a Yahoo News podcast, Rep. Tlaib, a lawyer and politician who currently represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, stated that “there’s a kind of a calming feeling” when she thinks of the Holocaust.
Continue reading Singer Resolution Calls for the House of Representatives to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in light of her Recent Comments Regarding the Holocaust.
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Ringwood NJ, The New Jersey Sierra Club sent a letter to DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe requesting a public hearing for the Consent Decree regarding cleanup of the Ford Superfund site in Ringwood. The letter also asked to extend the public comment period from 60 to 120 days. NJSC noted the complexity of the site and the public interest in the issues involved in making the requests. The EPA recently struck a $21 million settlement with the Ford Motor Company and Ringwood on a plan to cap hazardous materials on the site. (See NJSC letter to DEP attached)
Continue reading New Jersey Sierra Club : DEP Must Hold Public Hearing on Ringwood Superfund Settlement
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner (DEP) Catherine R. McCabe, and Acting Division of Consumer Affairs Director Paul Rodríguez announced today that the State has filed a lawsuit against companies for manufacturing and selling firefighting foam products in New Jersey for decades despite knowing those products released toxic and harmful chemicals into the environment.
Continue reading New Jersey AG Sues Chemical Companies for Making Toxic Fire Fighting Foam
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Washington DC, Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested today in the United Kingdom pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection with a federal charge of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion for agreeing to break a password to a classified U.S. government computer.
According to court documents unsealed today, the charge relates to Assange’s alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the United States.
Continue reading WikiLeaks Founder Charged in Computer Hacking Conspiracy
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Ridgewood NJ, Tax incentive programs are a key tool in New Jersey’s economic development strategy because they help to offset the impact of the state’s challenging business climate, and they need to be maintained if the state is going to continue to produce private-sector jobs, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association said today.
Andrew Musick, NJBIA vice president for Government Affairs, told legislators that the Garden State’s high tax rates put it at a competitive disadvantage in the region, as well as the nation. Without a robust incentive program to offset them, New Jersey would find it difficult to attract companies that provide quality employment opportunities for New Jersey residents.
Continue reading Responsible Tax Incentives Play a key role in an Economic Development Strategy
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TRENTON NJ, More virtue signaling from the Murphy Administration , Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today that the State has joined a motion in federal court seeking to block drilling-related seismic testing activity and fight to prevent offshore drilling in New Jersey .
Where exactly was the NJDEP during the 14 months that the Toll Brothers owned Apple Ridge site leached arsenic into Pleasant Brook and Saddle River ? We failed to notice one press release from the NJ Attorney General and the NJDEP only responded after the run off from the site was featured on CBS News and NorthJersey.com .
Next time someone want to raise your tax to save the environment remind them of Apple Ridge and the destruction of Bergen County water ways.
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Hackensack NJ, Over the last week, members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office visited fourteen public elementary schools across the county to participate in “Read Across America” week as part of Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s ongoing effort to continue strengthening ties between the community and law enforcement.
“Read Across America” is an annual reading motivation and awareness program organized by the National Education Association that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, 2019, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
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Glen Rock NJ, we know from time to time we gave Mr.Packer a hard time ,but we do wish him the best of luck .
Mayor Packer’s complete statement:
“About four years ago, I got a phone call from the now departed Mark McCullough asking me if I would consider running for mayor. This was not something that I had ever seriously considered but yet I did not respond in the negative. As a regular at council meetings, I did feel that I had something different to offer and after much discussion with family and friends, I decided to give it a shot.
I was humbled and excited by the immense amount of support that I received as I shared my thoughts and vision for the town. My desire to serve grew with the clear message that I consistently received from residents was that it was time for a change in Glen Rock.
Continue reading Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer Says He Will Not Seek Reelection
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Glen Rock NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of WILLIAM T. MCCUE (DOB: 02/12/1947; single; and self-employed as an art dealer) of 60 Grandview Avenue, Glen Rock, New Jersey on charges of Theft By Deception, Unauthorized Practice Of Law, and Forgery. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Glen Rock Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Ackermann.
In December 2018, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit received a complaint from a victim who hired William McCUE to represent him in an estate settlement. The victim claimed that he paid McCUE $15,500.00 in legal and professional fees for the estate work, but later learned that McCUE had been disbarred from practicing law.
Continue reading GLEN ROCK DISBARRED ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH ART FORGERY AND THEFT
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TRENTON NJ, The Board of Public Utilities today released a report detailing the progress made toward the state’s offshore wind goals in the year since Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 8 directing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to fully implement the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act (OWEDA).
“We have gone from having no program on the day the Governor was inaugurated 55 weeks ago to developing a cutting edge offshore wind program with a goal of 3,500 MW of offshore wind energy by 2030,” NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “Offshore wind is a key aspect of the Governor’s clean energy initiatives as we put in place policies aimed at combatting the effects of climate change.”
Continue reading New Jersey Still Chasing Windmills
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Ridgewood NJ, RHS Jamboree 2019 has started its journey…. LONG WAY HOME IS THE THEME THIS YEAR…..
Since 1947 Jamboree has raised over $1 million in need based scholarship funds for graduating Ridgewood high school students. And we put on a show in order to do it! Save the dates! The show will run February 7th 8th and 9th. Bring a friend! Make a night of it! You’re in for an evening of good fun entertainment. There will be singing, dancing, and a little bit of humor now and then!
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