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Paramus Park shopping center sign (credit: CBS 2)

Bergen County Woman Pushing For Repeal Of Blue Laws

Rosemary Shashoua, who is spearheading the effort, has not yet gathered the necessary signatures required for a repeal referendum.

2013/01/15

Shopping (file / credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Report: Bergen County, N.J. To Reinstate Blue Laws This Week

Bergen County, N.J. this week will reinstate its Blue Laws that ban retail shopping on Sundays, according to a published report.

2012/11/13

Shopping Mall (file / credit: clipart.com)

Judge Tosses Challenge To Temporary Blue Law Suspension; Sunday Shopping Again Allowed In Bergen County

Many Bergen residents say the blue laws offer one day per week of driving without traffic on main thoroughfares like Route 17 and Route 4.

2012/11/11

Paramus Mayor Rich LaBarbiera Speaks With CBS 2's Derricke Dennis (credit: CBS 2)

Paramus Mayor Upset About Decision To Suspend Blue Laws

Gov. Chris Christie temporarily suspended Bergen County’s so-called blue laws after County Executive Kathleen Donovan made the request during the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/09

Shopping (file / credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Bergen County Blue Laws Suspended Due To State Of Emergency

TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order suspending the sales restrictions in Bergen County due to the state of emergency caused by Sandy. All retail stores are typically closed on Sundays […]

2012/11/04

Liquor Store (file / credit: clipart.com)

Small Package Store Owners Oppose Malloy On Blue Law Repeal

Gov. Dan Malloy wants to repeal Connecticut’s blue laws and allow the sale of alcohol on Sunday, but some package store owners are not happy about it.

2012/02/24

Liquor Store (file / credit: clipart.com)

Gov. Malloy Pushes Repeal Of Connecticut Blue Laws

It is currently illegal to sell alcohol in Connecticut on Sundays. Malloy says they’re losing $600 million.

2012/02/14

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