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AIR CONDITIONING BREAKDOWNS AT BERGEN COUNTY JAIL RAISES CONCERNS BY NEW YORK LEGAL AID SOCIETY

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office ,yesterday at 10:07 AM “At approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, July 19th, the jail administration was notified that two air conditioner units had malfunctioned. Inmates/detainees were moved out the affected areas to a suitable environment. The units were evaluated and the air conditioning was restored soon thereafter. Random checks are being performed to monitor the jail’s climate.’

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50 Years After Americans First Walked on the Moon, It’s Time for Another ‘Giant Leap’ for Mankind

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“Exactly 50 years ago this month, the world watched in awe as Apollo 11 astronauts launched into space with a wake of fire and nerves of steel, and planted our great American flag on the face of the Moon.”

President Donald J. Trump

On July 20, 1969, man took his first steps on the Moon—a goal that President John F. Kennedy set less than a decade before but never lived to see. The achievement captivated the world, including millions of Americans who watched history unfold before their eyes.

Fifty years later, we honor the bravery of three astronauts who entered the unknown, pioneered a new frontier, and left pride in the hearts of Americans for decades to come.

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Blood Suckers the Slot Game

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Ever since the legend of Dracula vampires have dominated the public consciousness in a way that not many other things can. Everybody knows what a vampire is, and funnily enough how to defeat them – garlic anyone? All too often the online slot worlds acts as a reflection of what is currently a hot topic in popular culture, so it is no wonder that NetEnt have pulled through with Blood Suckers, which can be played at Wizard Slots. This is a video slot that takes films such as Twilight as inspiration, injecting them with a particular kind of Victorian horror that will make your blood tingle. 

About Blood Suckers and its Bonus Features 

This eerie online slot takes the usual format of 5 reels and 25 pay-lines set against a pretty creepy backdrop that oozes a vampiric aura even before they appear themselves. And it won’t be too long until the vampires show their faces – namely a female winged vampire and three of her male accomplices. It is rare that an online slot becomes genuinely scary, but Blood Suckers can do just that. The aesthetic style, halfway between a cartoon and realistic art, really serves to up the tension in the game, becoming reminiscent of the scarier side of Victorian fiction.

Indeed, one of the only things about Blood Suckers that isn’t scary are the wonderful array of bonus rounds and features, things that will often result in at least a few tremendous prizes. Something you will want to look out for in particular are the scatter symbols, if you have the luck to encounter three of these across the reels you will be rewarded with 10 free spins. And guess what? All winnings are automatically tripled whilst playing in this mode, not too shabby eh? An additionally exciting feature is unlocked when you manage to line up three Bonus symbols across an active bet line. You will be sent into a basement-like location where you must pick various coffins in front of you. Pick the right ones and watch the money come rolling in! 

About NetEnt and Other Slots by Them 

Everybody’s favourite Swedish online casino developers, NetEnt have been pioneers in the industry for more than 20 years. Over this time they have provided software for some of the world’s most highly regarded casinos, as well as curating a quite breath-taking catalogue of video slots that have been entertaining gamblers from the US to UK. Just have a look at some of their other titles for confirmation:

·         Strolling Staxx Cubic Fruits

·         Universal Monsters The Phantom’s Curse

·         Creatures From The Black Lagoon

·         Jungle Spirit: Call Of The Wild

Blood Suckers: The Verdict

This online slot is simply a must for any vampire aficionados, as well as gamblers who just like winning some cold-hard cash. Be careful though, this isn’t a title for the fainthearted, and we don’t even know what would happen if you chose to play it alone in the darkness. All we can say is this – keep the garlic ready, and good luck! 

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Valley National Bancorp Merges with Oritani Financial Corp

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TWP of Washington NJ, Valley National Bancorp (“Valley”) (NASDAQ:VLY) announced today that it is doubling its market share in demographically attractive Bergen County and enhancing its presence in Hudson County by acquiring Oritani Financial Corp. (“Oritani”) (NASDAQ: ORIT).

The companies have entered into a merger agreement in which the common shareholders of Oritani will receive 1.60 shares of Valley common stock for each Oritani share they own. The transaction is valued at an estimated $740 million, based on Valley’s closing stock price on June 25, 2019.

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Bergen County Cooling Centers to Remain Open This Weekend to Address Heat Index

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that several drop-in cooling centers throughout the county will remain open this weekend to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave.

It is recommended that residents stay indoors if possible from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest and burns and heat strokes are more likely to occur. All age groups are at risk for heat stroke so please take necessary precautions if you have to be outdoors, including wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and staying properly hydrated.

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NJ TRANSIT Marks 40 Years: 1979-2019

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT was founded on July 17, 1979 as New Jersey’s statewide public transit provider. NJ TRANSIT began by acquiring and operating bus services from private carriers, including significant operations built in the early 20th Century by NJ’s largest energy provider, Public Service Electric & Gas. In 1980, NJ TRANSIT began operating the Newark City Subway, now known as the Newark Light Rail.

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Governor Murphy’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service is a waste of state resources and taxpayer money

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio criticized Governor Murphy’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, claiming it is a waste of state resources and taxpayer money.

“The Murphy Administration is lawsuit happy,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “The Governor should not be using New Jersey taxpayer dollars to play politics. Rather than fighting with the federal government, I urge Governor Murphy to focus on genuine and immediate tax solutions that we have the power as state lawmakers to advance.”

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Village of Ridgewood Social Media Policy from”Human Resources Manual”

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“Employees must respect the laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, rights of the public, Village, and other third-party rights. Any use of the Village’s name, logos, service marks or trademarks outside the course of the employee’s employment, without the express consent of the Village Manager is strictly prohibited. To minimize the risk of a copyright violation, employees should provide references to the source(s) of information used and cite copyrighted works identified in online communications. 

Notwithstanding the Village’s right to read and retrieve any email messages sent to or transmitted from Village computers, such messages shall be treated as confidential by other employees and accessed only by the intended recipient. Any exception to this policy must receive prior approval from the appropriate departmental director or the Village Manager. 

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Ridgewood Water Expects Additional Wells to Come on Line by Year End

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood water July is Smart Irrigation Month, a public awareness campaign to promote efficient water use. In the United States, more water is used in July than in any other month. In summer months, outdoor watering accounts for more than half the total water use of a home in our service area. And most water used to irrigate lawns and landscapes ends up evaporating or on paved areas. During #SmartIrrigationMonth take a look into some water-saving tips that will also produce financial savings and preserve our water resources.

At Wednesday Nights Council meeting Village of Ridgewood Manager Heather Mailander , Ridgewood water  35 wells that are operational out of a total of 52 . 8-9 additional wells that are currently not operational  will be operational by the end of the year . That is a 20% increase in wells providing water to the Ridgewood water service area. 

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NJ Governor and Attorney General Launch another Ludacris Lawsuit Against the IRS

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SOUTH ORANGE NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal embark once again on a fool’s errand,. In a press release Wednesday and claiming ,”Acting to protect state taxpayers from the Trump Administration’s repeated efforts to unfairly target them, Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit seeks to strike down a new IRS rule that would prevent New Jersey residents from obtaining a full federal charitable deduction whenever they contribute to local governments and other qualifying institutions and receive tax credits in return.”

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Ridgewood Village Council Regular Public Meeting Agenda

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 VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2019


 8:00 P.M.   1.Call to Order – Mayor 2.Statement of Compliance with the Open Public  Meetings Act 3.Roll Call – Village Clerk 4.Flag Salute and Moment of Silence 5.Acceptance of Financial Reports 6.Approval of Minutes 7.Proclamations  NONE
8.  Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total) 9.Village Manager’s Report 10.Village Council Reports

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Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke

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Summer is here! Please make sure you don’t get overheated! As always, for any emergency please call 9-1-1!

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool this week.

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Summer’s Coming: Hot Weather Care for Horses

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By Hayley Donahue, DVM

As the summer approaches, owners need to consider management practices needed to help their horses get through the hot weather. It is important to understand the normal physiology of the horse when exercised in hot or humid weather. During exercise the body generates heat faster than at rest. A large percentage of the stored energy used by the body during physical activity is converted to heat rather than motion. The more strenuous the activity the more body heat is generated. Additional heat generated during exercise results in an elevation of core body temperature from resting values (range, 99-100 F) to an excess of 102-106°F. The horse’s body attempts to cool itself by dissipating excess heat via sweating. In response to exercise, sweat glands are triggered to produce sweat. The subsequent evaporation of sweat carries heat from the body and helps to lower body temperature to a safe range. An important point to remember is that high humidity decreases the sweat evaporation rate, therefore slowing the cooling process. This is especially important in the heat and humidity of the summer. High temperatures and humidity decrease the horse’s ability to cool. If the rate of body temperature cooling is not satisfactory to match the ambient conditions, heat stress can develop. 

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Booker Sees Support ‘Virtually Disappear’ In New Hampshire

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July Poll by Saint Anselm College Survey Center Shows Democratic Presidential Primary Field Taking Shape:

Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a nationally-ranked four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in the greater Boston region in southern New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College is well-known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, commitment to inclusiveness, a highly successful nursing program, and a legacy of community service.

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Promoter of High Density Housing Complains Village is Being Ruined?

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“An open letter to the Village Council re the news that the Gap is closing:

Anne Taylor gone. Jos. Banks, gone. Now the Gap closing. Empty storefronts. Potholed Streets. Vanity and wasteful projects that don’t seem to end. Indirect taxes on the rise. A parking situation that is a joke. On, and on, and on….

When will you have the decency and intellectual honesty to admit the damage you are causing to our beloved town?

Rurik Halaby”

Ridgewood NJ, just a reminder Mr. Halaby was a huge supporter of the Aronsohn administration and its sell out to developers , ringing the central business district with high density housing . The high density housing and the impending increase in residents , traffic and parking will lead to a need for an increase in public safety personnel, road construction, parking, water  , sewage and school construction . That means the consequence of allowing over development will be that taxes will continue to spiral upwards driving more people from the Village and your property values will continue to be depressed .

Mr Halaby was also part of the group that wanted to clear cut Schedler Park and build a turf baseball field .