
Mask Debate Rages On



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Newark NJ, Fires can affect air quality of not only surrounding areas but also far away regions. This is because fires generate and release large amount of substances into the air that are pollutants and that reduce air quality. For example, volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides emitted from fires can form ozone in the air, which is an air pollutant that has negative impact on air quality. In addition, fires also release lots of tiny particles or debris into the air, and such small particles reflect and scatter sunlight, reducing visibility. These small particles could be enriched with toxic metals such as mercury, causing health effects when they are inhaled. The fire-generated pollutants can be transported by winds to regions far away from the fire sources, and therefore local fires can have profound negative impact on regional and even global scales.
Continue reading Rutgers-Newark Scientist : West Coast Wildfires Can Effect East Coast Air Quality

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Ridgewood NJ, September 29th is National Coffee Day – celebrating a morning favorite that millions of people enjoy every day – but how much do you know about your daily cup of joe?

Starting a business in retail can be a greatly rewarding experience. However, it is one that comes with numerous challenges. One of the most common challenges facing start-up retailers is having to store stock or inventory in order to be able to keep up with the sales demands.
“Fishbein, your second “resign” letter reads more like a self congratulatory I done a great job reflection of your career and most significantly, your perceived value to the citizens of Ridgewood during your tenure at the Ridgewood school district. Well Dan, you really have a flair for the dramatic. Rather than reflecting on the sorrow and pain associated with the 19th anniversary of 9/11, you decided on that day to “formally resign” only to then to sit back and watch the staged support and for you with pleas of “…Please stay…” over the next 1 1/2 weeks.”

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Paramus NJ, The coronavirus pandemic began hitting New Jersey and Massachusetts at close to the same time, and it wasn’t long before both states were seeing a disturbing loss of life in veterans’ homes and nursing homes.
A half year later, Massachusetts has completed an inquiry into the problems that led to tragedy, and a grand jury has indicted several top officials from a particularly hard-hit veterans facilities.

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TRENTON NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 186. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, and August 27. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

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Dr. Fishbein,
I was sad and disappointed to learn of your resignation. You have been an amazing leader for our district and you deserve better than the treatment you’ve received from the two new board members. While you know my wife Stacey well, and I’ve been more in the background, I’ve observed your performance with nothing but respect and appreciation. You have a gift, and your leadership skills were never more important than these last six months. I read all of your weekly Covid emails, and always enjoyed your “personal touch.” I especially liked your letter about Dodgeball and the quotes. I’m a huge movie fan as well- to quote Red in Shawshank Redemption, “Every man has his breaking point,” and your decision, in the light of the behavior of the two new board members makes complete sense.
Continue reading Resident Urges Forced Resignation of Two Ridgewood School Board Members

When it comes to having a great adventure in the outdoors, nothing beats camping. Hiking is fun, kayaking is exciting, and mountain climbing is exhilarating, but camping is all of those things combined. Being out there in the arms of nature, surrounded by nothing but beauty, is one of the greatest experiences anyone could ever have. It is not, however, without its challenges. Camping can be hard and exhausting, but that’s only if you’re unprepared. Hiking shorts for women are designed with durable materials and comfortable features to ensure a pleasant and functional outdoor adventure.
Continue reading Camping Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Here’s How to Make It Easier

the Biggest Tax Increase of All?
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Trenton NJ, The state budget approved by the legislature today includes borrowing $4.5 billion and increased taxes on corporations, millionaires, and Health Maintenance Organizations. What’s not in the limelight today is the expected increase in unemployment taxes that will fall on every business next year to pay for the massive number of New Jersians who have filed for unemployment benefits.
Continue reading Leap in Unemployment Taxes will be Final Knockout Punch for Small Businesses

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September 25, 2020
Dear Ridgewood School Community,
Continue reading Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Announces Retirement (Again)

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Paterson NJ, This Sunday September 27th, 2020 from 10am – 4pm join us as we cleanup the 4th ward of Paterson. We’ll meet up at Wrigley Park on Rosa Parks Blvd and begin working on the surrounding area.
Editors note: This is an excellent opportunity for groups like , “Ridgewood for Black Liberation” to do something productive with their time, you can even bring your moms.

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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2021 revised budget today by the full Senate and Assembly.
“The fiscal year 2021 budget is an irresponsible budget that will have long lasting effects on New Jersey’s continued inability to be regionally competitive and affordable. This budget will cost taxpayers for generations to come, as it exacerbates an already insurmountable debt load. And all this under the guise of providing tax relief.
Continue reading NJ Assembly Passes “Crazy Eddie “Budget, ‘Enough is Enough’

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced actions against a dozen merchants for consumer protection violations related to COVID-19, with penalties totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Among those subject to enforcement actions are two North Jersey businesses that allegedly made false or unsubstantiated claims in the sale of COVID-19 antibody tests and a Monmouth County business that was selling face masks at as much as six times the manufacturer’s retail prices.
Continue reading Bergen County Business Charged with Price-Gouging

With the advancement of technology and the global availability of the internet, online shopping is gradually becoming the number one mode of purchasing for most consumers around the world, whether they’re looking to buy clothes, get groceries, fill a prescription, or hire a service of any kind. Even novice entrepreneurs stand to gain a lot of profit by leveraging the e-commerce market and selling their products online, but only if they know how to earn their prospective customers’ trust.
Continue reading How Online Entrepreneurs Can Effectively Gain The Trust Of Consumers