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TRENTON NJ, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-Bergen) released the following statement after Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order appointing the ethically dubious Derrick Green to his public bank implementation board.
Continue reading Assemblywoman Schepisi Blasts Murphy for appointing Derrick Green to Banking Board
But What does a Sikh Seek?
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Trenton NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney joined the East Coast Sikh Coordination Committee and members of the greater Sikh community today in celebrating Guru Nanak’s 550th birthday. Nanak was the founder of Sikhism, which has nearly 30 million followers throughout the world and roughly one million devotees in the United States.
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The following editorial by Senator Mike Doherty was published by NJ.com on November 8, 2019:
Elected public officials have a responsibility to deliver essential public services at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. Too often, however, we see officials at all levels of government resigned to the notion that New Jersey will always be a high-cost place. They accept as fact that it’s impossible to fix our roads or build new schools without levying the highest taxes in the nation.
Continue reading Elected public officials have a responsibility to deliver essential public services at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers
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Ridgewood NJ, Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery, especially bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures have tumbled below freezing in some areas and precipitation may create black ice conditions.
Continue reading New Jersey Office of Emergency Management: Watch For Black Ice
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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka Esq. issued the following statement today regarding the current lame duck session of New Jersey’s Legislature.
“NJBIA urges our lawmakers to hit the pause button on policies and mandates that add increased burdens on New Jersey businesses, both small and large, as legislators work on their priorities for the close of the current Legislative session.
Continue reading New Jersey Small Business at the Breaking Point
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Ridgewood NJ, Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Continue reading A Short History of Veterans Day
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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Public Library and the Bolger Heritage Center for a day of celebrating the 125 Year Anniversary of Ridgewood!
Nov. 16 at 2pm is a special talk with local historians Joseph Joseph Stanley Suplicki and Peggy Norris.
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9:30am-11:30: Children’s story and craft program in the Ridgewood Public Library
6pm-10pm: 125th Gala Celebration at Felina’s featuring a taste of Village restaurants. Tickets available for Gala at $75 per person here:
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photo by Frank T. Pallotta
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Ridgewood NJ, as many of our readers have read by now a large flock of aggressive turkeys are terrorizing residents of an over-55 community in the Holiday City section of Toms River.
Continue reading Wild Turkeys Terrorize New Jersey Just in Time for Thanksgiving
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Ridgewood NJ, Yard Waste refers to grass clippings, plant trimmings, branches, twigs, and leaves.
The yard waste collection program begins on April 15th. Follow the collection schedule for your property, as contained in the annual printed Green Guide, on the Recycle Coach mobile application, on the Village website, and in the printed Village calendar.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Yard Waste Reminder
photo by Jim Arakelian
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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJ Fish and Wildlife , drivers are urged to use extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as deer mating season gets underway and darkness arrives earlier, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today.
Continue reading MOTORISTS TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS ON ROADWAYS AS DEER MATING SEASON BEGINS
Bill Angresano Portrait Workshop
Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th
1-4pm
Ridgewood Art Institute, West Gallery
$130 for both days
Workshop is limited to 12 people, on a first come basis.
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Andover NJ, It seems voters in Sussex County do not trust Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s “Immigrant Trust Directive”.Voters in Sussex County Tuesday overwhelming supported a public question about continuing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, despite a statewide directive issued by Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, which limits voluntary assistance from law enforcement officers.
According to unofficial results, the question passed by a huge margin with 67% support, as 22,081 voted “Yes” while 10,982 voted “No.”
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Palisade Park NJ, School officials are planning to meet with the borough administration to work together after a huge $61 million proposal to address old and overcrowded schools was overwhelmingly rejected by voters Tuesday. Apparent Voters were not buying the “”Crazy Eddie ” schools spending.
Continue reading Palisade Park Residents Overwhelmingly say NO to Huge $61 Million School Referendum
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Red Bank NJ, In the latest action in its ongoing investigation of First Standard Financial Company, LLC, in Red Bank, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities today announced it has revoked the broker-dealer’s registration and obtained a court-ordered freeze of the firm’s assets amid findings that its agents raked in more than $28.7 million through pervasive unauthorized, unsuitable, and excessive trading that unjustly enriched the firm and its agents at the expense of its customers.
Continue reading New Jersey Bureau of Securities Shuts Down Red Bank Broker-Dealer for Excessive Trading Scheme
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado is volunteering her legislative district office as a collection point for donated food as the holiday season approaches.
Continue reading Senator Corrado is Holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive to Feed Hungry Families in District 40
