Archive for September, 2011

>Offshore backbone developer makes bid for $100 million in tax credits

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Offshore backbone developer makes bid for $100 million in tax credits The developer of an offshore wind transmission system is seeking to qualify for $100 million in tax credits offered under a New Jersey law aimed at luring manufacturers of offshore wind turbines to the area. Atlantic Wind [...]

>New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge contract a secret it’s classified

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New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge contract a secret it’s classifiedNew Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners approved a $79 million bridge security contract on Tuesday that is so sensitive, officials can’t say how many spans are involved, which bridges will be worked on or what the work [...]

>Lisa Mulligan weds Ridgewood firefighter and EMT Justin O’Connor

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Lisa Mulligan weds Ridgewood firefighter and EMT Justin O’Connor THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWS (ELMWOOD PARK EDITION) Lisa Mulligan and Justin O’Connor were married May 14 at St. Leo’s Church in Elmwood Park. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jim Moran. A beautiful reception [...]

>Blessing of the Animals – Bring Your Favorite Pet

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Photo by Artchickpoto.bizBlessing of the Animals – Bring Your Favorite Pet Reading many comments made directing such mean spirited thoughts towards cats and dogs, the reality is, its not the cats or dogs fault for doing what is simply natural for them being a domestic pet, rather its their [...]

>History of a Village : Exhibit ‘tells the story’ of Civil War era in Ridgewood

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History of a Village : Exhibit ‘tells the story’ of Civil War era in Ridgewood THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011BY JOSEPH CRAMERSTAFF WRITERTHE RIDGEWOOD NEWS Two American flags hang in opposite corners of the Schoolhouse Museum, something that may not seem overly strange considering the prevalence of [...]

>New legislation would require resident notifications of sewer system overflow

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New legislation would require resident notifications of sewer system overflow The leader of the state Senate’s environment committee Wednesday said he will introduce legislation that would require cities and towns to tell residents when outdated sewer systems overflow and spill a dangerous brew [...]

>Remembering the 1991 Ridgewood Postal Shooting

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Remembering the 1991 Ridgewood Postal Shooting Peter Coti (RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Twenty years ago on October 10th, 1991 a frightful event occurred in our small town. Joseph M. Harris, a formal Ridgewood postal worker, killed his former superviser and her fiance in rage at her house in Wayne after he was [...]

>Historical Crests for HoHoKus Brook

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Historical Crests for HoHoKus Brook Boyd A. Loving As per the National Weather Service, listed below are the historical crests for the HoHoKus Brook. For those living the in the Brook’s 100 year flood plain, can you recall if your property flooded on any or all of the dates noted [...]

>Port Authority chief is said to resign; Cuomo to pick successor

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Port Authority chief is said to resign; Cuomo to pick successor Christopher Ward, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, intends to resign by the end of October, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who declined to be identified before Governor [...]

>Christie, GOP leaders name no one to the quorumless salary review panel

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Christie, GOP leaders name no one to the quorumless salary review panel Gov. Chris Christie and the two Republican leaders in the state Legislature said Wednesday they won’t make any appointments to the commission that’s supposed to meet this fall to recommend whether high-level government [...]

>Why Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Celebrates Exceptionalism

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Why Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Celebrates ExceptionalismBy Rabbi Brad HirschfieldPublished September 28, 2011FoxNews.com Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins Wednesday, September 28 at sundown.  Like most religious celebrations, the holiday is about many things, some better known [...]

>State’s financial watchdog adding investigators

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State’s financial watchdog adding investigators New Jersey wants to hire four new investigators at the state’s financial watchdog as it prepares to take on greater jurisdiction. The new investigators, expected to be hired by year’s end, will aid in the state’s oversight of investment advisers — [...]

>N.J. ethics panel dismisses complaint against Assemblyman Rumana

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N.J. ethics panel dismisses complaint against Assemblyman Rumana A state ethics panel voted Tuesday to dismiss a complaint against Assemblyman Scott Rumana, R-Wayne, for his advocacy of a non-profit organization for which he serves as chairman. The state’s joint Legislative Committee on Ethical [...]

>Ridgewood Garage and Estate Sales

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Ridgewood Garage and Estate SalesYard Sale Friday Sept 30 9 am to 3 pm 345 Mountain Avenue, Ridgewood, 9/30 from 9 am to 3 pmSomething for everyone!  Household, art, plants, furs, and lots more! Garage Sale 10/1 11-3, 10/2 10-2  671 Eastern CtRidgewood, NJ Sat 10/1 11-3Sun 10/2 10-2 Preparing to [...]

>A labor dispute involving a NYC based carpenter’s union extended to Woodside Avenue in Ridgewood

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photos courtesy of Boyd LovingA labor dispute involving a NYC based carpenter’s union extended to Woodside Avenue in Ridgewood by Boyd Loving A labor dispute involving a NYC based carpenter’s union extended to Woodside Avenue in Ridgewood early this morning when union representatives set up two [...]

>The Yankees offered the Mets $250,000 last week in exchange for permission to temporarily relocate one of their minor-league teams to Newark,

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The Yankees offered the Mets $250,000 last week in exchange for permission to temporarily relocate one of their minor-league teams to Newark, The Yankees offered the Mets $250,000 last week in exchange for permission to temporarily relocate one of their minor-league teams to Newark, N.J., Yankees [...]

>NJ "Smart" growth policies face overhaul

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NJ “Smart” growth policies face overhaul The state is thinking about revamping its policies dealing with what projects receive financial incentives to reduce energy use in buildings, a change smart growth advocates fear will lead to further sprawl and loss of open space. For nearly a decade, [...]
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