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Government Employees Targeted by Nigerian “phishing” Attacks

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Newark NJ, A Nigerian national extradited from Canada will appear in court today for his alleged role in a scheme that defrauded vendors of office products valued at nearly $1 million by “phishing” e-mail login information from government employees, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Olumide Ogunremi, a/k/a “Tony Williams,” was charged by indictment on Sept. 28, 2018, with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was extradited to the District of New Jersey on Sept. 26, 2019, and appeared today before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court, where he pleaded not guilty and was detained without bail.

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Atlantic City Mayor Admits Stealing $87,000 from A Youth Basketball Team

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Atlantic City NJ, The mayor of Atlantic City today admitted to defrauding contributors to a youth basketball team of more than $87,000, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Democrat Frank Gilliam, 49, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud.

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Walktoberfest 2019 Celebrates Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary!

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of The Village of Ridgewood, Ridgewood Walks presents our 3rd Annual Walktoberfest—with a special focus on historic venues. Join us for this month-long, village-wide walking initiative during October—enjoy the variety of FREE, guided and themed walking tours offered by local volunteers to highlight the best parts of our community: business, historical, cultural, educational, leadership and volunteer organizations—and of course, our neighbors. Take steps with us to connect person to person and learn more about what makes  Ridgewood special.

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New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Invites Drivers, Pedestrians, and Bikers Across the State to Join National “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” on October 10

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Ridgewood NJ, The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is calling on drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists in New Jersey to join in a one-day national safety campaign next week to raise awareness of the more than 35,000 lives lost each year in motor vehicle-related crashes nationwide.

“Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” commemorated each year on October 10, calls attention to reducing fatalities on one specific day in order to heighten consciousness about what people can do to reduce transportation fatalities and accidents on American highways, roads, and streets.

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Edgewater Man Admits Laundering Drug Money

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Edgewater NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to launder the proceeds of narcotics activity, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Bobbie L. Henderson III, 36, of Edgewater, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.

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The NJGOP is Actively Encouraging every Municipality and County to Pass a resolution to put Public Safety First

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Trenton NJ, Earlier this year, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration ordered local law enforcement officials to stop cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents when detaining criminals who are also illegal immigrants.

Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested more than 50 illegal immigrants and issued wanted posters for several more who were intentionally released from prisons under the Governor’s Administration’s directive. Among those released were two men charged with domestic violence and a man arrested for alleged sexual assault on a minor child.

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October 2019, in Ridgewood as “WALKTOBERFEST”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Walks is enormously proud to announce that the Village Manager and Council have issued an official Proclamation that identifies October 2019, in Ridgewood as “WALKTOBERFEST.”Ridgewood Walks, along with The Village of Ridgewood, recognizes the importance of walking and encourages residents to take advantage of the beauty and accessibility of our walkable village. Walking encourages health, fitness, and the building of a vibrant and connected community.In celebration of Ridgewood Walks’ 3rd Annual WALKTOBERFEST event, we’ve placed a strong focus on historical venues to commemorate the 125h Anniversary of The Village of Ridgewood.Join us for a FREE, guided, themed walking tour and learn more about this wonderful place where we work, live and play.

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The New York Times recently labeled one train line operated by NJT the “very worst commuter train in America.”

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Ridgewood NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney announced today the creation of the Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the reasons for NJ Transit’s continued failures and to develop an action plan to turn around the embattled agency.

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21), Senator Kip Bateman (R-16), and Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service.

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Sens. Tom Kean, Kip Bateman, and Kristin Corrado will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service. (SenateNJ.com)

“New Jersey Transit’s continuing struggles during the Murphy Administration have left commuters with unacceptably poor service,” said Kean. “Senate Republicans are committed to working to develop solutions to give rail-riding New Jerseyans the reliability they need and deserve every single day.”

The New York Times recently labeled one train line operated by NJT the “very worst commuter train in America.”

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New Jersey Business & Industry Association : “New Jersey’s taxes are exorbitant”

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka, Esq., made the following statement on Tuesday regarding the one-year anniversary of the release of Gov. Phil Murphy’s economic plan.

“Through the first year of the plan, the administration has taken some much needed steps to put New Jersey on the path to regain its stature as the Innovation State. This is a vision shared by NJBIA, recognizing New Jersey’s location, workforce and infrastructure.

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Middlesex Sheriff Candidate Anthony Gallo Calls Sanctuary Policies Dangerous

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Woodbridge NJ, As the Democratic machine attempts to maintain control of Middlesex County with dangerous sanctuary policies, Sheriff candidate Anthony Gallo continues to take the lead on no-sanctuary policies, as this has been a part of his initial platform. “This sanctuary state is what initiated me to get into the race for Sheriff in the first place. As the election moved forward, I initially called for the arrest of Attorney General Grewal for harboring these criminal illegals. Now, I see that Sheriffs in Monmouth, Cape May and Sussex are also resisting AG Grewal’s Immigrant directive. I have attended dozens of events throughout Middlesex County over the past 8 months and have spoken to thousands of people on the sanctuary state, it is my opinion that at least 80-90% do not want these criminals running around in their communities with their children.  As soon as I mention my stance on this subject I immediately get “You got my vote”, even from many Democrats.

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Senator Joe Pennacchio, “Murphy’s Sanctuary State Policy Allows Sexual Predators to Roam Free”

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio condemned Governor Murphy’s sanctuary state policies that resulted in the release from county jail of an illegal immigrant who was arrested for sexual assault of a minor, despite a detainer request by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A directive from the Attorney General has prohibited local law enforcement agencies from working with federal immigration authorities.

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New Jersey’s Fiscal Problems are Biggest Concern for Business Owners says NJCPA

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ROSELAND NJ, The greatest issue impacting the operation of a business in New Jersey over the next 12 months is the state’s fiscal problems, according to nearly 30 percent of the 347 respondents in a survey conducted by the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) earlier this month. State and local taxes ranked second at nearly 27 percent.

On a broader scale, respondents cited high taxes, pension and health benefits funding for public employees, and regulatory burdens as the top issues that are likely to hinder the state’s future economic growth. Rising health care costs and decaying infrastructure also rounded out their main concerns.

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Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission in Ridgewood October 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes using Scourge Aduliticde in Ridgewood on Wednesday October 2nd.

These applications will be performed between the hours of 3-6 AM. In the event of rain during those hours, the operation will be postponed until Thursday October 3rd. Please keep windows closed and pets indoors during the operation as well as the 2 hours after. For more information and possible updates please visit

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Ridgewood Village Council Public Workshop Agenda

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

OCTOBER 2, 2019 7:30 P.M.

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

            Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin    board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission      to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and          time of this meeting.”

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Fed’s Charge Bergen County woman with conspiracy involving false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans

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Englewood NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, woman has been charged for her role in a conspiracy that involved the creation of false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jennie Frias, a/k/a “Jennie Castillo,” 36, of Englewood, New Jersey, was charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Frias had her initial appearance Sept. 25, 2019, before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III in Newark federal court and was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

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