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NJ Politicos Push Anti-Drilling Act while Pushing Wind Farms off Jersey Shore

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Long Branch NJ, in an embarrassing act of irony the Sierra Club, New Jersey Chapter joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) at a roundtable to highlight legislation to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Last month, Pallone and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) reintroduced the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act that prohibits the U.S. Department of Interior from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas along the Atlantic Coast, including the North, Mid-, and South Atlantic and Straits of Florida planning areas. Booker is an original co-sponsor of the bill.

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Get to know more about football bets

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Exactly when the organization completes its overview of the wagering part before long, a clampdown on fixed possibilities betting terminals (FOBTs) has all the earmarks of being on the cards. Named the “stones of wagering” for empowering punters to bet stakes of up to £100 in diversions like roulette and poker, impressively past UK culture secretary Tessa Jowell has joined the tune mentioning controls – despite dealing with their expansion during the 2000s.

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Ignoring Ocean Noise , Politicians Blame “Climate Change” for the Death of Marine Mammals at the Jersey Shore

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Long Beach Island NJ, Christine Todd Whitman, who as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush at the time of the 9/11 attacks told the public the air around Ground Zero in New York was safe to breathe, has admitted for the first time she was wrong.

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Archbishop of Ukrainian Catholic Church of Philadelphia Borys Gudziak to Address Seton Hall University 2023 Graduation

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South Orange NJ, Seton Hall University will celebrate its 167th baccalaureate commencement ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delivering the commencement keynote address will be His Excellency Borys Gudziak, the Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

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Korean Americans Celebrate Upcoming State Visit by South Korean President Yoon

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Washington DC, this week, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee of the Republic of Korea for a State Visit, the highest official visit of a foreign leader to the United States. The visit is welcomed by the Korean American community across the country as it celebrates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. – Korea bilateral alliance.

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David’s Bridal Will Deliver Orders While Fire Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

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Paramus NJ, David’s Bridal, LLC (“the Company”), the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today announced that the Company and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 11”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”). The Company expects to file a recognition proceeding in Canada and a subsidiary of David’s Bridal expects to commence an administration proceeding for its business in the United Kingdom.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for chapter 11 bankruptcy , Closing all Stores

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Paramus NJ, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and is preparing to close its remaining stores, the company announced Sunday, after months of speculation the suffering chain would make the financial move.

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Choosing the Right Rocks for Tumbling and Tips and Techniques for Selecting the Ideal Rock Tumbler

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Rock tumbling is an engaging hobby that involves polishing rocks and minerals to reveal their hidden beauty. Choosing the right rocks for tumbling and selecting the perfect instrument from the huge variety of rock tumblers are crucial to ensuring a successful outcome. This article will explore essential tips and techniques for making the right choices.

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Scholarships Offered by Mahwah Republican Club

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Mahwah NJ,  the Mahwah Republican Club is accepting submissions for its 2023 Essay Scholarship.  This year’s theme is “In today’s divided political landscape, how may fidelity to our founding principles, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, bridge our divisions and promote greater national unity and harmony?”

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Corvette Destroyed in Detached Garage Fire in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a 2015 Chevy Corvette was reportedly destroyed in a fire that heavily damaged the detached garage of a single family home located in the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, Ridgewood early Saturday evening, 04/22. A brand new BMW SUV and a snowblower were both safely removed from the garage after the property owner noticed smoke coming from the structure. Ridgewood firefighters extinguished the conflagration shortly after their arrival. No injuries were evident at the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Corvette’s battery was being trickle charged at the time of the fire. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.

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Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association Needs Junior Umpires

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Ridgewood NJ, interested in giving back to the Ridgewood Community, passing on your baseball/softball knowledge and skills, getting to know and inspire some of the younger baseball and softball players, all
while having fun and earning money? ($25 a game) RBSA is recruiting 7th -12th graders for their Jr Umpires Program.

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The Heat Island Effect of Synthetic Sports Fields

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Ridgewood NJ, synthetic turf fields are commonplace in many U.S. communities. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, there are “between 12,000 and 13,000 synthetic turf sports fields in the U.S., including Ridgewood with approximately 1,200–1,500 new installations each year. If you’ve ever attended any game played on one of these fields on a hot, sunny day, you’ve probably seen the shimmer of heat rising from the surface or heard players complain about feeling the heat through their shoes.

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Don’t Expect to Charge Your Electric Vehicle at a US Post Office any Time in the Near Future

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Ridgewood NJ, the Postal Service is planning to begin installing and using EV charging stations at its facilities this year as it begins converting 75% of its fleet to EVs. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said it will purchase 66,000 charging stations, one for each of the electric vehicles it plans to buy over the next several years, including those potentially available at electric cars for sale in San Diego

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2023 Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair April 23rd 11am – 2pm – Van Neste Square

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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Green Ridgewood are pleased to once again host the “Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair” together on Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This fun family event takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, located along East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The theme this year highlights the recent Master Plan and addresses areas of flood remediation, open space, and park possibilities, green building ideas, local health topics, our drinking water, trees, native plants, and new recycling concepts. It showcases the importance of sustainability and how the community should work together to promote the village becoming more sustainable and conscientious.

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Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Opening Day !

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Baseball and Softball opening day . Ridgewood Baseball and Softball’s 70th annual Opening Day Parade and Family Fun Day to kick off the start of the Ridgewood baseball and softball seasons at Vets Field on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

More than 1200 athletes marched in the parade through town and join their families at VETS field for the Opening Day Family Fun Day Celebration. There are food trucks, inflatables, music, vendors, a Varsity
Baseball game, and several rec baseball and softball games. It is a great community event to kick off the start of the season .

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