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Westwood NJ, In a recent move to strengthen its administrative team, Westwood has promoted its long-serving Borough Clerk, Karen Hughes, to the role of Assistant Borough Administrator, while Deputy Clerk Jean-Marie Vadovic steps into Hughes’ former position as Borough Clerk.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of KALI J. CARTER, 49, of East Orange, NJ, and DEMETRIUS D. HALE, 49, of Bergenfield, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern New Jersey. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Casino games have an interesting dual nature. On one hand, table games like blackjack and video poker involve elements of skill where knowledge and optimal play influence outcomes. On the other hand, there is always an aspect of randomness that players cannot control. This begs the question: how much do luck and skill truly factor into various casino games? Getting insight into this intricate dance can help players evaluate if their results align properly based on the game’s inherent chance and their own decision-making prowess.
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New openings on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Shade Tree Commission, Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Project Pride Committee and Ridgewood Arts Council.
A new Committee being formed, the Residential Flood Advisory Committee, also is seeking Village resident members.
When venturing into online gambling, finding the right casino for your needs is crucial to maximizing enjoyment. With countless gaming sites competing for your business, determining the ideal fit requires comparing factors like game variety, bonuses and promotions, payment processing, licensing and security, user experience and more against your priorities as a player. This guide explores the top criteria for vetting and selecting an internet casino tailored to your desires.
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Englewood Cliff NJ, Samsung Electronics is set to move its North America headquarters from Ridgefield Park to Englewood Cliffs in 2025, just months after consumer goods giant Unilever departs from the same area. This relocation marks a significant shift in the corporate landscape of Bergen County.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Biden-Harris Administration has recently provided a clear example of what many have been warning about for over a year: a significant portion of the new jobs created since the pandemic lockdowns are the direct result of government spending and hiring. This revelation underscores a critical issue—much of the economic growth being touted is fueled not by organic market forces, but by massive government intervention.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is excited to announce an upcoming community in-person public forum, kicking off the Vision 2030 initiative. This event is a unique opportunity for residents, parents, students, guardians, town officials, business owners, and more to come together and help shape the future of our schools and community.
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Ridgewood NJ, The North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program is a fun, supportive, 8-week learn to run program geared towards beginners new to running and to those returning to running after a break. NO PRIOR RUNNING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
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New Brunswick NJ, Rutgers University has introduced new guidelines for student protests on campus, significantly altering how and where demonstrations can occur. Under the new rules, encampments are now banned, and protesting is limited to specific hours and locations.
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Wyckoff NJ, a former Wyckoff resident has filed a lawsuit accusing the township and its recreation department of failing to protect him from sexual abuse as a child. The lawsuit, submitted in state Superior Court in Bergen County on August 22, alleges that Leonard Loran, a former athletic director, used his position to sexually abuse the victim during the early 1980s.
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Ridgewood NJ, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced her endorsement of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump during a National Guard conference in Michigan. Gabbard, a retired Hawaii congresswoman and former Democratic presidential candidate who served in Iraq and Kuwait, praised Trump for his foreign policy during his first term as president.
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Paramus Nj, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is calling for artists to submit mural designs for group therapy rooms and a staff lounge for its newly renovated Behavioral Health areas.
“We welcome opportunities for the community to come into the Medical Center and share their exceptional talents with our patients and residents,” said Deborah Visconi, President and CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “My leadership team and I are thrilled with the recent facility improvements that have been made in our Behavioral Health spaces and these murals will take these areas to the next level for years to come.”
After working all week for years, it can come as a shock to many who enter retirement that they don’t really have anything to do. They have plenty of time now, but they’ve been so focused on work for years, that they aren’t sure what to do with their free time. For those who are struggling, there are tons of different ideas to try out. Try some of the following.
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Mahwah NJ, at the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center in Mahwah, dispatchers work tirelessly, illuminated by the glow of multiple screens that display crucial maps, logs, and other information. Each call is met with the standard greeting, “nine-one-one, where’s your emergency?”—a lifeline for those in need across the county. As of July 1st, 911 services provided by Bergen County are now free for its municipalities, marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to regionalize emergency services.
