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Under Fire for Police Abuse, Flock Safety Unveils Major Privacy Policy Overhaul

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Flock Safety Unveils New Privacy Safeguards Amid Mounting Police Misuse Scandals

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Ridgewood NJ, Surveillance tech giant Flock Safety has announced sweeping new privacy restrictions for its network of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) following intense public pressure, ACLU scrutiny, and investigative reports exposing widespread police misuse.

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‘Cybersecurity Is Public Safety’: Bergen Prosecutor & Rep. Gottheimer Mobilize to Shield Vital Infrastructure

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Protecting Public Utilities: Bergen County Officials and Federal Partners Mobilize Against Cyber Threats

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PARK RIDGE, N.J. — As digital threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to escalate nationwide, federal, state, and local leaders gathered in Park Ridge to spotlight new federal initiatives aimed at safeguarding municipal water and electric systems from cyber-attacks.

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2 Years in Federal Prison: Rutherford Man Sentenced After Stealing $670K in COVID Relief Funds

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Bergen County Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for $670K COVID-19 Relief Fraud

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Rutherford, N.J. — A Rutherford, New Jersey man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for his role in orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $670,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, federal officials announced.

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‘Scars That Never Healed’: Renowned Columnist Mike Kelly to Host 9/11 Author Event at Ridgewood Public Library

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‘After Ground Zero’: Journalist Mike Kelly to Discuss 9/11 Legacy and Unhealed Scars at Ridgewood Public Library

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Award-winning journalist and columnist Mike Kelly will visit the Ridgewood Public Library on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM to present his powerful book, After Ground Zero: Everyday Americans and the Unhealed Scars of 9/11.

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Thinking of Running for Local Office? Deadline Nears for Ridgewood Council Nominations

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Deadline Approaching: Last Call for Ridgewood Village Council Nominating Packets

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Time is running out for registered voters in Ridgewood interested in serving their community on the Ridgewood Village Council.

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Overnight Emergency: Early-Morning House Fire Sparks Investigation in Glen Rock After Storms

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Bergen County Family Escapes Unharmed After Early-Morning House Fire in Glen Rock

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GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Bergen County family escaped uninjured early Thursday morning, August 13, after a fire broke out at a residential home on Hanover Place amid local storm activity.

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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Democrat Councilman Jailed in Bergen County on Weapons, Drug Charges

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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Democrat Councilman Glen Luciano Lodged in Bergen County Jail on Weapons, Drug Charges

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Glen A. Luciano, a former Democratic councilman in Englewood Cliffs, has been committed to the Bergen County Jail following a series of weapons, drug, and obstruction charges, according to county inmate records.

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Hollywood Shocker: Paramount Threatens October Exit from California Amid $110B Merger Feud

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Hollywood Exodus? Paramount Threatens October Exit from California and NYC Amid $110B Merger Showdown

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. / NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a dramatic escalation of its multi-billion-dollar legal battle, Paramount is evaluating plans to pull its corporate and production operations out of California as early as October. The media conglomerate is also mulling moving CBS News away from its historic base in New York City.

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Uncovered NJDEP Records Reveal New Contamination and Buried Waste at Ridgewood’s Schedler Property

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New NJDEP Records Reveal Chemical Contamination and Buried Solid Waste at Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Newly released records from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) shed light on the growing environmental complexities surrounding the Village of Ridgewood’s Schedler property.

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Is Fusion Energy New Jersey’s Next Big Power Move? Senator Pennacchio Pushes for “Manhattan Project” Scale Action

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Reclaiming the Spark: Senator Pennacchio Calls for New Jersey to Lead the Commercial Fusion Energy Race

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Trenton NJ, As global energy demands soar and clean power becomes a national security priority, New Jersey state leaders are calling for a dramatic shift in how America generates power.

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NJ’s Missing Paper Trail: Why $600M in State Pork Spending Remains Hidden

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“Hiding Where the Money Goes”: GOP Lawmakers Slam NJ Democrats Over Missing Budget Disclosures

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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republicans are calling out legislative Democrats over a continued lack of spending transparency following the passage of New Jersey’s latest state budget. More than five weeks after Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the budget into law on June 30, critical budget resolutions detailing how hundreds of millions of tax dollars are being allocated remain unreleased to the public.

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9 Reasons an Entity Relationship Diagram Tutorial Makes Database Design Easier

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Creating a database without a precise strategy leads to misplaced relationships, identical records, and disproportionate rework. Many neophytes and experienced designers toil to organize data when undertakings become elaborate. An entity relationship graph tutorial explains how to recognize entities, determine relationships, and configure data before documenting SQL queries.

Instead of depending on trial and error, teams can construct databases with a rational foundation. A well-designed entity relationship diagram tutorial condenses the learning curve and helps users bypass missteps that become expensive later.

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Reliable Internet Connectivity for Modern Travelers: A Comprehensive Guide

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In an era where  digital nomads roam freely, remote work blurs the lines between office and adventure, and families expect seamless video calls from foreign time zones, reliable internet connectivity has become as essential as a passport. Yet, for all the marvels of modern travel, staying connected remains one of the most persistent challenges. From exorbitant roaming fees to the hunt for a working local SIM card, travelers often find themselves navigating a maze of options. This article explores how to secure dependable internet on the road, drawing on expert insights and the latest technological innovations.

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Which Fabrics Deliver the Best Results with Shirt Printing?

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The fabric beneath a printed design affects color, detail, texture, adhesion, and durability. A printing method that looks clean on cotton may behave differently on polyester, blends, or stretch garments.

Choosing the right shirt is therefore just as important as preparing the artwork. The intended use, garment color, printing method, and care requirements should all be considered before production begins.

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