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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School AP Environmental Science students tested their own vehicles for carbon dioxide and air particulate matter emissions by using filter paper and bromothymol blue indicator solution. Although they found that many factors contribute to the end results, they found that newer technologies and modern emissions regulations have helped newer cars emit less carbon than older cars.
The Real Cost to New Jersey of Being an Outlier: The Impact of Steep Corporate Tax Rates
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Morristown NJ, just a few decades ago New Jersey’s economy was the envy of the nation. In recent years the state has become an outlier, ranked at the bottom of most lists for its ability to attract and retain business in the Garden State, primarily driven by a high cost of doing business and tax burden. In a new report, the Garden State Initiative offers an alternative path to restore the state’s competitiveness through tax reform that allows New Jersey’s natural attributes to outweigh its crushing tax burden.
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Washington DC, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today transferred all deposits—both insured and uninsured—and substantially all assets of the former Silicon Valley Bank of Santa Clara, California, to a newly created, full-service FDIC-operated ‘bridge bank’ in an action designed to protect all depositors of Silicon Valley Bank.
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Little Ferry NJ, on Saturday Hasbrouck Height Fire Department, City of Hackensack Fire Department gave mutual aid to Little Ferry Fire Department at a single family home fire . At 11:15am City Hackensack Fire Department Ladder 1 and Deputy 1 responded to 37 Woodland Ave Little Ferry on mutual aid house fire. Hasbrouck Heights responded with Chief 60, Chief 62, and Ladder 1 as a fast team.
For many cannabis enthusiasts, the bong is essential to the smoking experience. Whether looking for a smooth, cool hit or just a fun way to smoke with friends, the bong has been a staple in cannabis culture for decades. But have you ever considered going big with your bong? While smaller, more portable bongs are undoubtedly convenient, a larger bong can offer a variety of benefits that you may not have considered.
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Ridgewood NJ, while the Village of Ridgewood contemplates clear cutting trees at Schedler Park to put in a turf baseball field adjacent to Route 17 , the Borough of Westwood has received the “Tree City ” designation .
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Ridgewood NJ, although half of voters still have a favorable opinion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, most agree with a whistleblower’s description of the agency as having been “politically weaponized” by its leadership.
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New York NY, to support American businesses and households, the Federal Reserve Board on Sunday announced it will make available additional funding to eligible depository institutions to help assure banks have the ability to meet the needs of all their depositors. This action will bolster the capacity of the banking system to safeguard deposits and ensure the ongoing provision of money and credit to the economy.
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Newton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart today announced that a suspended Vernon township police officer pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his pursuit of personal relationships with women for his own prurient interests while on duty, even as his role as a law enforcement officer compromised their ability to freely consent.
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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Land Management, announces the 2023 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program. The 2023 grant cycle welcomes applicants seeking aid in four categories: Land Acquisition, Historic Preservation, Floodplain Protection, and Municipal Park Improvements. All Bergen County municipalities and qualified non-profit organizations are invited to apply. All applicants must file a Letter of Intent no later than Friday, April 14th, 2023.
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Roseland NJ, nearly 60 percent of the more than 275 certified public accountants (CPAs) surveyed by the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) said Governor Murphy’s proposed $53.1 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year will leave the state’s economy either marginally worse or significantly worse over the long term. More than 20 percent believed it would stay the same, and 20 percent said it would be marginally or significantly better.
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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for spring La Niña is over , meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed.
War can have a devastating effect on people and the economy. Throughout human civilization, it is estimated that various wars have together killed about a billion people. Apart from death, war also causes injury, disability, malnutrition, illness, depression, anxiety, and PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It breaks families by taking away men from their wives. It can cause both material and psychological damage.
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Ridgewood NJ, regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, marking the biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis and sending shockwaves across the tech world. The Federal Insurance Corporation (FDIC) created a National Bank of Santa Clara to hold deposits and other assets of the failed Silicon Valley Bank, but the abrupt closing is impacting tech firms that face immediate effects, like ensuring employees get paid. More than 93 percent of the $161 billion deposited at Silicon Valley Bank is not insured by the FDIC, according to a Bloomberg News analysis.
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