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Newark NJ, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark arrested nine noncitizens with criminal records and ties to South American theft groups operating in New Jersey on June 8. ERO Newark arrested the following noncitizens:
Believe it or not – Ridgewood’s rich history is about to shine again, as the town is set to restore the famous Zabriskie-Schedler House; the announcement may feel like déjà vu – however, circumstances are now different, henceforth making the restoration the community’s main priority. Phil Dolce, a Ridgewood local, stated, “The restoration holds paramount importance for the village, the state, and the local folks.”Ridgewood’s esteemed structure remains close to their hearts which is why everyone is so adamant about this restoration project.
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Elmwood Park Nj, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, and Interim Director Derek Nececkas today announced charges against 14 individuals in the takedown of alleged chop shop operations linked to the theft of more than 35 vehicles throughout the state. The charges are the result of a five-month investigation conducted by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), with assistance from the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, the Paterson Police Department, and other federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies.
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Jersey City Nj, The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) and the Archdiocese of Newark announce the establishment of an addiction treatment referral program for individuals suffering from acute opiate addiction, effective July 1, 2023. The Archdiocese and NJRC signed a memorandum of understanding to acknowledge the collaborative relationship and coordinate and integrate services and care for adults with substance use disorders.
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Ridgewood NJ, Annual Dog License Registration/Renewals – Deadline June 30, 2023 – Dogs 7 months or older must be licensed. Dog license renewals have been sent out via email. Register before June 30th to avoid the late fee. Please contact the Health Department for more information.
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Ridgewood NJ, Final Voter Registration for Primary Election – May 16, 2023 – 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Library Lobby – The last day to register to vote for the June 6th Primary Election is May 16, 2023. If you have moved recently from outside Ridgewood or within Ridgewood, please re-register to vote with your new address.
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Ridgewood NJ, the 113th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 is just around the corner . This year as we celebrate the history of our great nation, we want to highlight the many creations made right here in the United States of America. From inventions, people, products, sports, music, entertainment, technology, and more- we are a country of innovators, creators, and visionaries. We hope you get creative to show off the greatness “Made in America.”
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River Edge NJ, spring is finally here and with it the 24th Year for BCHS celebration of Pinkster. This year’s festivities will include the Tricorne Dance Ensemble dancing to the fantastic music of the Enslows on fiddler and hammered dulcimer, with performances around the maypole & children’s maypole at 2:30pm.
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Washington DC, the Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.2 percent in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices fell 0.4 percent in March and were unchanged in February.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi said the Murphy administration won’t admit it’s considering adopting new vaccine requirements for school children even after the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) sent proposed rule changes and a solicitation for comments to “stakeholders” on May 8.
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Prospect Park NJ, a Muslim American mayor from Prospect Park, who was recently denied access to a White House celebration marking the end of Ramadan, prompting outcry from groups that claim to represent Muslim American interests. Although Mohamed Khairullah claimed “Islamophobia” and insists that the Secret Service “targeted” him because of his “identity,”
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Prospect Park NJ, the longest-serving Muslim mayor in New Jersey said he was stunned after he got a call Monday afternoon disinviting him from an annual Eid al-Fitr celebration at the White House while he was in his car just miles away from the event.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Graydon Pool season is June 3rd through September 4th (Labor Day). Graydon Pool features a shaded playground, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, a picnic area, sheltered pavilion, charcoal grills, and the Water’s Edge Café. Additional amenities include a fenced in Kiddie swim and play area, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tables, shuffleboard, four square, hopscotch and Wi-Fi accessibility.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Tuesday April 18th at 10:00 AM, Veolia will be testing its Emergency Generation system at the Haworth Water Treatment facility. This backup power system keeps the plant in operation during major power outages.
