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Washington DC, on February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting states from denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Just 22 days later, Hiram Rhodes Revels, a Mississippi politician, minister, and Republican leader, made history by becoming the first Black U.S. senator.
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Ridgewood NJ, not really sure what to make of this , but we thought we would publish it. Continue reading Ridgewood Resident Says, “The Schedler house would be torn down”
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Mahwah NJ, the township of Mahwah will honor Joyce Kilmer, the celebrated poet behind the timeless poem “Trees,” with a special concert at the Mahwah Public Library on Sunday, February 2. The event, recognized as Joyce Kilmer Day, marks the 13th annual celebration organized by the Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah and the Mahwah Film/Art/Music Commission.
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Washington DC, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the U.S. government’s human resources agency, is at the center of a sweeping federal workforce transformation led by Elon Musk and his newly appointed team. According to insiders, Musk’s aides have locked career civil servants out of key data systems, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity, transparency, and congressional oversight.
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on America’s top trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the administration will implement 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods.
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Ridgewood Nj, recycling is essential for a sustainable community, but strong winds and heavy snow can cause bins to tip over, spilling materials into the streets. To prevent litter and keep recyclables secure, follow these important recycling reminders.
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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old DARREN E. JACOBS of Yonkers, NY (employed as a Cliffside Park Emergency Medical Technician) on the charge of purposeful destruction of patient care medical records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Wyckoff NJ, the Super Bowl is almost here, and with it comes plenty of snacking. But game-day grazing doesn’t have to be unhealthy! Enter Graze Craze, a fast-growing franchise specializing in charcuterie boards packed with premium meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and house-made dips.
Continue reading Graze Craze Expands in Bergen County Just in Time for Super Bowl Snacking
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Glen Rock NJ, the independent bookstore movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, with small, community-focused shops thriving despite the dominance of online retail giants like Amazon. One such success story is Gingerbread, a used bookstore in Boonton, founded last year by former Glen Rock Library Director Brianne Colombo.
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Trenton NJ, twenty-one women, 25 children and 56 able-bodied men. All were Korean by birth; some had Japanese passports. They came from the port city of Incheon, Korea to Nagasaki, Japan, and on Dec. 29, 1902, boarded the RMS Gaelic, a passenger and cargo liner headed for Honolulu. Sixteen days later, Jan. 13, 1903, they arrived on the island of Oahu to work on the sugar plantations.
Continue reading NJ Assembly Passes Resolution Establishing Korean American Day in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement blitz is in full swing, sparking sharp criticism from Democrats while gaining broad voter support. The latest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have resulted in over 2,000 arrests, with nearly 1,000 people detained in a single day, according to federal officials. Continue reading President Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Gains Momentum Amid Controversy
When it comes to fashion, design, and aesthetics, there’s nothing quite like classic casino glamour that captures what true elegance and style once meant. Aside from the beauty of it all, old-school casinos were seen as the epitome of class, a trend that was augmented by its portrayals in various films and television series.
Continue reading Why Old-School Casino Glamour Continues to Influence Storytelling On and Off-Screen
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New York NY, the Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy as it examines what is likely to be a bumpy political and economic landscape ahead.In a widely anticipated move, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee left unchanged its overnight borrowing rate in a range between 4.25%-4.5%.
Continue reading Fed Holds Rates Steady, Statement Suggests Less Confident View on Inflation
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Ridgewood NJ, since its inception in 2011, National School Choice Week has brought together families, educators, and students to advocate for a variety of educational options. This nationwide movement highlights the importance of school choice, emphasizing options such as:
Yogi Berra was a brilliant baseball player and manager. He is also famous for his comically wise sayings which are known as ‘Yogiisms’. This fits the current political climate, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
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Washington DC, in a move reminiscent of Elon Musk’s radical transformation of Twitter, President Donald Trump and Musk—now leading the Department of Government Efficiency—are applying the same aggressive restructuring tactics to the federal bureaucracy. Their plan? A sweeping, overnight renovation that rewards those who align with their vision and encourages others to leave.
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