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How to Save Up for Special Celebrations

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Celebrations like birthdays and holidays are often expensive, especially if you want to make it a special time for your family. Luckily, taking some time now can save money later. Having a budget will help you prepare while ensuring you don’t spend more than you can.

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What Is A Public Benefit Corporation?

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A public benefit corporation (PBC) is a relatively new legal entity that has emerged in response to the increasing demand for corporations to prioritize social and environmental goods. Public benefit corporations are similar to traditional corporations in many ways, but with some key differences. It’s important first to define what a public benefit corporation is.

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Democrat Atlantic City Councilman Charged with Submitting False Voter Registrations, lying to the Feds, and Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Benefits

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Atlantic City NJ, an Atlantic County, man has been charged with falsifying voter registrations(sounds like election fraud) , making false statements to the FBI about interactions with prospective voters, and submitting false unemployment benefits claims with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Holy Angels Alumna Nora Neus Leads Exploration of Media Literacy

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Demarest NJ, when a headline leaves you scratching your head, it’s time to check the facts. This tip was part of Holy Angels alumna Nora Neus’ savvy media literacy presentation at her alma mater.

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2023’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

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Ridgewood NJ, with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and at least $6.85 billion expected to be spent for the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, as well as expert commentary. It also released stats about the holiday in its St. Patrick’s Day Facts report.

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NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS

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Ridgewood NJ ,Want to go green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?  Leave the driving to NJ TRANSIT and help the environment! NJ TRANSIT is ready for the season of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the region over the coming weeks including the New York City parade and festivities in Belmar, Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Pearl River.

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Ridgewood Village Council Swears in New Group of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Officers

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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday nights Village Council meeting  the Council swore in a new group of new group of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Officers. The group included Janine Gelles, Mary Hefferan, Robert Kearney and Kevin Scarpa being sworn in as lieutenants. Eric Frielink, Jonathan Hyslop, and Corinne Scarpa were sworn in as captains, physician Robert Lahita was sworn in as medical director, and Will Kievit took the oath for volunteer EMS coordinator and division commander of special operations.

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New Jersey Fish & Wildlife in Partnership with the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation offer two FREE Turkey Hunting and Calling Seminars

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Paramus NJ,  join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Program in partnership with New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for two FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars, introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. Bring your turkey calls and your turkey questions.

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Save LBI calls on President Biden to order a Mid-Course Change to the Offshore Wind Energy Program to preserve the migration of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale

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Long Beach Island NJ, In a 20-page letter to President Biden dated February 15, 2023, a detailed, quantitative case study for the project proposed off Long Beach Island (LBI) concludes that turbine operation there poses an insurmountable problem for the right whale’s migration. Key findings include:

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One of our readers said this would happen – Ridgewood Village Council member expresses her frustrations with our existing form of government

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Ridgewood NJ, in response to a resident’s concern regarding the need for additional Village Council studies of Schedler property development plans, Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd just wrote this on Facebook:  “ . . . we as a council of five cannot access our staff professionals independently.” Meaning, the Councilwoman is unhappy that she can’t question Village employees directly about Schedler. Our form of government doesn’t permit it. The Village Manager is the gatekeeper; it’s been that way for decades.

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Governor Phil Murphy Continues to Take Heat Over His Administrations Purchase of 8 gas guzzling SUV’s with Covid Relief Funds

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy continues to take heat over his administrations purchase of 8 gas guzzling SUV’s with covid relief funds .

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2023’s Best Cities for Lunar New Year Celebrations

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Ridgewood NJ, time to gather with your loved ones and feast on fish, fruit, and dumplings to welcome the Lunar New Year and while for the first time, various Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) groups in Ridgewood are collaborating to produce a community-wide celebration of our holiday.

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NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Commemorates its 40th Anniversary

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January 1, 2023 marked the 40th anniversary of NJ TRANSIT assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network, previously operated by Conrail under contract to NJ TRANSIT and the State of New Jersey.

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Consumer Price Index Falls 1% , Suggesting Further Deceleration in Inflation

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Washington DC, (8:33 am) the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for gasoline was by far the largest contributor to the monthly all items decrease, more than offsetting increases in shelter indexes.

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