š± How could Cliftonās AI monitoring lawsuit change worker privacy rules?
Clifton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Clifton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How could Cliftonās AI monitoring lawsuit change worker privacy rules?
- Pirate metal is docking at Dingbatzāare you ready, Clifton?
- How a Clifton post office became a target for $670K thefts
Also on today's calendar: Jack & Jill Bingo Night and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norwayās navy ships all have barcodes? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
- Thursday: Sunlit and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ NJ employer wanted to use AI to monitor at-home employee, suit says (burlingtoncountytimes.com) ā A Clifton-based healthcare company is being sued after allegedly firing a remote worker who refused AI webcam monitoring that would snap 160 photos of her each day. The case highlights growing concerns over worker privacy and disability accommodations, as New Jersey lawmakers advance a bill to restrict how employers statewide can use AI surveillance in homes and other sensitive spaces. 
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ā¢ THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD: The California Pirates Shove Off On The Lawful Evil 10 Year Anniversary North American Tour Tomorrow; New EP Will See Early 2027 Release (wordpress.com) ā Fans in Clifton can catch The Dread Crew of Oddwood at Dingbatz on October 9 as part of their Lawful Evil 10 Year Anniversary North American tour. The acoustic metal band is celebrating a decade of their 2016 album and will play a Lawful Evilāheavy set before continuing to other East Coast and Canadian cities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Check-washing operation in North Jersey caused over $670K in losses (wchram.com) ā Federal prosecutors say thieves used stolen postal keys to raid post office boxes in Clifton and Livingston, then washed and altered checks, causing more than $670,000 in losses. Two North Jersey men have pleaded guilty in Newark, and now face potential prison time as postal inspectors continue cracking down on mail-related financial crimes. Ā Ā Ā
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Jack & Jill Bingo Night ā
Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Ave, Roseland
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Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market ā
1400 Main Ave, Clifton
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Bighearted 5K ā
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Early Morning Walking Club
Public Affairs / Health Department, 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting ā
Clifton, NJ Calendar, 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton
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Jacob Daniels at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas ā
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, Clifton
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Jake & Dan at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas ā
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, Clifton
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Chat with Social Services ā
Clifton, NJ Calendar, 207 Parker Avenue, Clifton
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Pop-Up Vendor Event ā
Athenia Veterans Post, 147 Huron Ave, Clifton
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27th Annual Rose Squared Art Show Fall Brookdale Park ā
Brookdale Park, Watchung Ave, Bloomfield
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Wayne Valley H.S. Fall Craft Show, Sun. Oct. 18, Over 100 Exhibitors, 551 Valley Rd, Wayne ā
Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Rd, Wayne
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Imbolo Mbue LIVE in Montclair! ā
Montclair Art Museum, 3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair
7:00 pm
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Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 26
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norwayās navy ships all have barcodes?" ā So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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