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Ridgewood Nj, mark your calendars for the upcoming Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Indian community is gearing up for its annual ‘Holi in the Village’ celebration! While Holi 2025 falls on March 14, Ridgewood traditionally hosts its event later in April to enjoy the milder spring weather.
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Ridgewood NJ, looking for a fun, artistic, and spiritual experience? Join us for a special Paint Your Ganesha class, where you’ll create your own masterpiece while learning about the significance of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and bringer of good fortune.
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Wall Street NY, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has taken a strong stance against proxy advisory giants ISS and Glass Lewis, calling them “incompetent” and blaming them for pushing progressive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) resolutions that violate fiduciary duty to investors.
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Wall Street NY, if you’ve ever strolled through Lower Manhattan, you’ve probably seen a crowd gathered around the famous Charging Bull statue. But here’s the real question—why is everyone so obsessed with rubbing its bronze testicles?
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Teaneck NJ, Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Wendy Sachs was horrified as she watched the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel unfold on October 7, 2023. The brutal assault resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of 251 others, sending shockwaves across the world. But what shocked Sachs even more was the aftermath—a surge of antisemitism erupting on college campuses, social media, and protests across America.
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Ridgewood NJ, renowned Ridgewood-born artist Eric Santoli is set to make a national television appearance this April on J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom (Season 7, Episode 702), airing on public television and Create TV. Fans can also watch an exclusive online feature here: Behind the Bloom – Eric Santoli.
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East Rutherford NJ, a recent promotional email from American Dream Mall has reignited the long-standing debate over Bergen County’s blue laws, which prohibit the sale of nonessential retail items on Sundays.
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Traffic Alert for Saddle River Residents & Commuters!
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The Saddle River Police Department has issued an important advisory regarding road closures on West Saddle River Rd (Northbound) at Lower Cross Rd due to Orange & Rockland (O&R) utility upgrades.
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Ridgewood NJ, get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day hassle-free with enhanced NJ TRANSIT service for the New York City parade on Monday, March 17, and the Pearl River parade on Sunday, March 23!
photos provided by the Mayors and Assemblyman Robert Auth
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Montvale NJ, in a night filled with gratitude and admiration, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali proudly honored Matt Goldman, EMT with the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as the 2025 Hometown Hero—an honor only awarded three times in the town’s history. Goldman was also presented with the prestigious Key to the City for his selfless and heroic actions.
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Knives can either be factory-made or handmade. No doubt, before the introduction of advanced machines, all types of knives were crafted by hand. But in this era, advanced technology and machines make various knives. Now, if you love collecting various knives or want to add new ones to your knife set, you must be wondering which type of knife you should buy. Either factory-made is better? or Investing in a hand-forged knife is a good option for you. If you are thinking and want to make the best decision, then this piece of writing is just for you.
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department had a fantastic turnout at their Summer Job Fair on Wednesday evening, handing out over 100 job applications to eager applicants!
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey residents are set to face yet another 20% increase in their electric bills this summer, adding to the financial strain that many have been grappling with since last year. A leaked memo from New Jersey Democrats attempts to shift the blame everywhere—Republicans, utility companies, grid operators, the Board of Public Utilities, even Venezuela—except where it belongs: their own failed energy policies.