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New Jersey Society of CPAs Awards $221,500 in Accounting Scholarships

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Roseland NJ, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) awarded $221,500 in scholarships to 53 New Jersey-based high school and college students on April 27 at the Pines Manor in Edison. Out of 146 applicants, the NJCPA Scholarship Fund distributed scholarships to 35 college students and 18 high school students.

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House Republicans Pass Fiscal Reform and Debt-ceiling

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Washington DC, The latest monthly report from Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is filled with grim numbers.

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WalletHub Study: Village of Ridgewood Ranks 7th Worst Place In the Entire Country to Start a Business

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Ridgewood NJ, National Small Business Week is approaching and many employers still struggling to hire new workers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business. No surprise the Village of Ridgewood with it’s very high costs came in 7th worst in the entire country at number 1328 (out of 1334) . In overall business environment the Village placed 955 and in Business costs 1310 .

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Ars Musica Chorale Presents two of Brahms’ greatest works: Schicksalslied & Nänie at the First Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ars Musica Chorale on May 6th at 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood as they feature two of Brahms’ greatest works: Schicksalslied & Nänie.

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New Jersey employers will be hit with a massive $700 million payroll tax increase on July 1st

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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho called for the Murphy administration to dedicate pandemic relief funds to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fund to prevent $1 billion of cumulative payroll tax increases on New Jersey employers.

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Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant to Fund Automated License Plate Reader Technology

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Hackensack NJ, advancing efforts that led to a 16% drop in the number of vehicles stolen in New Jersey between September 2022 and March 2023, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that 34 law enforcement agencies in 21 counties and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) will receive grant funding to acquire or expand technology to combat auto theft thanks to $10 million in funding made available by the Murphy Administration.

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Japan’s ispace Confirms that Hakuto-R failed its Lunar Landing

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TOKYO, ispace, inc., (ispace) a global lunar exploration company, announced today that the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander was expected to land on the surface of the Moon at 1:40 am JST on April 26, 2023. At this time HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center in Nihonbashi, Tokyo has not been able to confirm the success of the Lunar Lander.

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worldFLATS Ridgewood Sponsors Earth Day Mural Transforming the Ordinary into Extraordinary

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Ridgewood NJ, worldFLATS Ridgewood, a local purveyor of fast-casual plant-based cuisine inspired by traditions around the world, sponsored a stunning mural on display at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Walnut Street in Ridgewood, NJ. In honor of Earth Day, the artwork aims to help draw attention to the importance of storm drains and their far-reaching impact on the ecosystem of our community and beyond.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Appoints Alumni ,Long-time faculty member and administrator Michael J. Avaltroni as the Ninth President

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Teaneck NJ, the Fairleigh Dickinson University Board of Trustees appointed long-time FDU faculty member and administrator Michael J. Avaltroni as the ninth president in the institution’s history, effective immediately. Dr. Avaltroni had been serving as interim president since January.

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Investing in China: The Top 5 Industries to Consider

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So what are the best industries to invest in China?

Despite the ongoing trade war, China’s growth and international investment have only increased. Looking into the future, experts predict that China will continue to climb in economic power.

Keep reading to learn more about what you should know if you’re investing in China.

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Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Freight Train Fire

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Waldwick NJ, just before  10pm the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a reported train on fire in the area of the train station. Arriving units found an active fire in a hopper car. Engine 631 laid a supply line into the Transit lot and supplied one 2 1/2 hand line and also the tower ladder. Truck 641 set up the bucket and extinguished the fire from above. Bergen County HazMat also responded and took readings of the water run off and air samplings. WALVAC also stood by at the scene. All trains were held in both directions due to the incident. No injuries were reported .

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Is 2023’s 6th Most Gambling-Addicted State

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Ridgewood NJ, With the gambling industry bringing in a record $60 billion in revenue last year, and the Kentucky Derby soon to kick off, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most Gambling-Addicted States, as well as expert commentary, along with its Kentucky Derby Facts & History infographic.

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Blades of the Past: A Guide to Realistic Replicas of Medieval Swords

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For those interested in history and weapons, owning a replica of an ancient medieval sword is beyond exciting. Swords have played a significant role in human history, and their legacy can still be seen in modern culture, from movies and TV shows to video games and reenactments. There have been generations of warriors and knights whose martial prowess owed much to the swords they wielded. Even today, there can be something intensely inspiring about these handcrafted weapons, which resonate with stories from our collective past. In this blog post, we’ll explore what goes into making winning replicas for combat or cosplay purposes and showcase some incredible examples you could purchase if desired. So sharpen your swords and come along on our journey – let’s look at blades from centuries past.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA APRIL 26, 2023 7:30 P.M

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

APRIL 26, 2023

7:30 P.M

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