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Ridgewood NJ, today, the US Supreme Court is set to deliberate on the contentious issue of whether states possess the authority to prohibit social media platforms from moderating political content on their platforms. This case is one of three social media-related disputes on the court’s docket for this term.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals across Asia and beyond. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, heralding a time of renewal, family gatherings, and cultural festivities. In this essay, we will explore the essence of the Lunar New Year, its traditions, and the diverse communities that come together to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood TV/FILM students Emma Lagatol, Dylan Torrento & Hayden Bernstein!!! Their documentary ‘Generations Of Homemade Happiness’ was chosen to be screened at the Garden State Film Festival on March 23rd. Go Cards!!! For tickets go to www.gsff.org.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Student Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration . Follow the links to forms and contact information
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christian Barranco (R-25) took to the floor of the state Assembly this week to condemn a bill affecting electric vehicle charging stations as unenforceable and unrealistic.
The legislation( A4715) would require the state Board of Public Utilities or any other State agency that issues an incentive payment for construction of EV charging station to require that the charging centers be operational 97 percent of the time.
No matter the occasion, a party is complete with a touch of sweetness. We all love indulging in delectable treats for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or casual get-togethers with friends. Sweets bring joy and happiness to any gathering. The options to satisfy your sweet tooth are endless, from decadent cakes to bite-sized chocolates. But with so many choices, how do you pick the perfect dessert? This blog post will guide you in choosing the right dessert for any occasion.
Continue reading Every Celebration Can Use Some Sweets: Here’s How to Pick the Right One
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding. Executive Order No. 350 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
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Washington DC, you can answer letters to Santa Claus, if you are interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has opened the program before Black Friday.
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Newark NJ, FBI Newark Safe Streets Gang Task Forces based in Newark Headquarters and the North Jersey Violent Crime Task Force based at the Garret Mountain Resident Agency worked with law enforcement agencies in Hudson, Passaic and Essex Counties to organize a month-long effort titled Operation Clean House to proactively locate and arrest violent offenders in a strategic effort to address violent crime. FBI agents, task force officers, and detectives made 29 arrests beginning November 1, through December 1, 2023. The charges range from drug possession, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin, to manslaughter and murder.
photos courtesy of Glen Rock Police Department
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock High School Student Council hosted a toy drive in collaboration with the Glen Rock Police Department, which concluded today. Student Council members assisted officers in loading up the toys for delivery this afternoon. All of the toys will benefit local children in need. The Glen Rock Police Police commended the students,”Great job students and a huge thank you to all who donated!”
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River Vale NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) released the following statement after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future electric vehicle purchases by 2035 after bi-partisan pushback from Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the filing of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule for adoption on December 18, setting the state on the road toward better air quality and cleaner choices for new car buyers while combatting the worsening climate crisis. New Jersey joins a growing number of states that are requiring vehicle manufacturers to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) an increasing percentage of their new light-duty vehicle sales beginning in model year 2027, ramping up to 100% ZEVs by 2035.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Pictured here are 3 generations of firefighters (Dench Family) . Well, we haven’t heard for sure on the 3rd gen commitment, but we’ll have their application awaiting them on their 16th birthday for our JR firefighter program.
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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Michael Testa issued a joint statement in response to confirmation that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision to pull the plug on offshore wind and tipped off Trenton Democrats before the announcement on October 31.
