Ridgewood NJ, Yankees fans in Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut, including Ridgewood , rejoice. Optimum customers will be able to watch the AL wild-card game against the Twins on Tuesday, as Altice USA, which owns the cable provider, and Disney have reached a new deal. An agreement was made by the initial deadline of 5 p.m. Sunday.The two companies were renegotiating their contract and deadlocked over how much Altice USA would Optimum pay to re-transmit Walt Disney Company channels.Disney owns ESPN, which will air the Yankees vs. Twins one-game playoff on Tuesday evening, as well as multiple ABC channels.
Ridgewood NJ,Ā The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 is once again proud to be hosting their annual stickball tournament on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
Enjoy a fun Fall event with friends and family to support a good cause. Now in its eighth year, the Ridgewood Knights of Columbus, in partnership with the Run for Hope Foundation and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, is sponsoring this community stickball tournament to benefit recently homeless men and women who struggle with addiction, through Mt. Carmelās Homeless Retreat Ministry. The Homeless Ministry Retreat is a spiritual program to help transform lives for the recently homeless. Through the retreats ā one for men and one for women ā homeless participants experience hope, faith, and unity through a caring network of men and women from varying socio-economic conditions.
The cost for a team of four is $100 in advance and $120 at the door. Non-players are also encouraged to cheer on the teams and enjoy lunch afterward. Corporate sponsors and matching donations also welcome. All proceeds from this yearās event will be donated to the Homeless Ministry Retreat.
For an application or questions, email Tony Lupo at (201) 280-4614, or [email protected].
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood water offer a construction Update for the Water Main Replacement Project: Ridgewood Water’s contractor is finishing up the first water main replacement at the East Ridgewood Ave. stream crossing near the Ridgewood High School. The contractor will begin to mobilize materials and equipment to the North Irving St. stream crossing in Ridgewood on or after October 2.
Itās not āweatherā Ridgewood overchargedā¦they did. And that has been proven in a court of law. The real question is once the water company is bankrupt and sold off for pennies on the dollar how will the municapilaty continue to pad the payroll without the residual income of the now defunct utility had provided? Where will the cash come from to pay the mayors sons their salaries? How will we pay for all the booted pensions and absured salaries?
Ridgewood NJ, in our recent article about Ā the Ridgewood Police intervening in sword play on public property https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-police-investigate-sword-play-on-public-property/, raised several questions from readers , namely What law was broken? and If no law was broken, then what gave the Police the legal authority to confiscate the sword?
New Jersey ā Code of Criminal Justiceā 2C:39-3 Prohibited Weapons and Devicesā¦
2C:39-3. Prohibited Weapons and Devices.
a. Destructive devices. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any destructive device is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
b. Sawed-off shotguns. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any sawed-off shotgun is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
c. Silencers. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any firearm silencer is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
d. Defaced firearms. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any firearm which has been defaced, except an antique firearm or an antique handgun, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
e. Certain weapons. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any gravity knife, switchblade knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto, billy, blackjack, metal knuckle, sandclub, slingshot, cestus or similar leather band studded with metal filings or razor blades imbedded in wood, ballistic knife, without any explainable lawful purpose, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
f. Dum-dum or body armor penetrating bullets. (1) Any person, other than a law enforcement officer or persons engaged in activities pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S. 2C:39-6, who knowingly has in his possession any hollow nose or dum-dum bullet, or (2) any person, other than a collector of firearms or ammunition as curios or relics as defined in Title 18, United States Code, section 921 (a) (13) and has in his possession a valid Collector of Curios and Relics License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, who knowingly has in his possession any body armor breaching or penetrating ammunition, which means: (a) ammunition primarily designed for use in a handgun, and (b) which is comprised of a bullet whose core or jacket, if the jacket is thicker than .025 of an inch, is made of tungsten carbide, or hard bronze, or other material which is harder than a rating of 72 or greater on the Rockwell B. Hardness Scale, and (c) is therefore capable of breaching or penetrating body armor, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. For purposes of this section, a collector may possess not more than three examples of each distinctive variation of the ammunition described above. A distinctive variation includes a different head stamp, composition, design, or color.
g. Exceptions. (1) Nothing in subsection a., b., c., d., e., f., j. or k. of this section shall apply to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, or except as otherwise provided, to any law enforcement officer while actually on duty or traveling to or from an authorized place of duty, provided that his possession of the prohibited weapon or device has been duly authorized under the applicable laws, regulations or military or law enforcement orders. Nothing in subsection h. of this section shall apply to any law enforcement officer who is exempted from the provisions of that subsection by the Attorney General. Nothing in this section shall apply to the possession of any weapon or device by a law enforcement officer who has confiscated, seized or otherwise taken possession of said weapon or device as evidence of the commission of a crime or because he believed it to be possessed illegally by the person from whom it was taken, provided that said law enforcement officer promptly notifies his superiors of his possession of such prohibited weapon or device.
(2) a. Nothing in subsection f. (1) shall be construed to prevent a person from keeping such ammunition at his dwelling, premises or other land owned or possessed by him, or from carrying such ammunition from the place of purchase to said dwelling or land, nor shall subsection f. (1) be construed to prevent any licensed retail or wholesale firearms dealer from possessing such ammunition at its licensed premises, provided that the seller of any such ammunition shall maintain a record of the name, age and place of residence of any purchaser who is not a licensed dealer, together with the date of sale and quantity of ammunition sold.
b. Nothing in subsection f.(1) shall be construed to prevent a designated employee or designated licensed agent for a nuclear power plant under the license of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from possessing hollow nose ammunition while in the actual performance of his official duties, if the federal licensee certifies that the designated employee or designated licensed agent is assigned to perform site protection, guard, armed response or armed escort duties and is appropriately trained and qualified, as prescribed by federal regulation, to perform those duties.
(3)Nothing in paragraph (2) of subsection f. or in subsection j. shall be construed to prevent any licensed retail or wholesale firearms dealer from possessing that ammunition or large capacity ammunition magazine at its licensed premises for sale or disposition to another licensed dealer, the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, or to a law enforcement agency, provided that the seller maintains a record of any sale or disposition to a law enforcement agency. The record shall include the name of the purchasing agency, together with written authorization of the chief of police or highest ranking official of the agency, the name and rank of the purchasing law enforcement officer, if applicable, and the date, time and amount of ammunition sold or otherwise disposed. A copy of this record shall be forwarded by the seller to the Superintendent of the Division of State Police within 48 hours of the sale or disposition.
(4)Nothing in subsection a. of this section shall be construed to apply to antique cannons as exempted in subsection d. of N.J.S. 2C:39-6.
(5)Nothing in subsection c. of this section shall be construed to apply to any person who is specifically identified in a special deer management permit issued by the Division of Fish and Wildlife to utilize a firearm silencer as part of an alternative deer control method implemented in accordance with a special deer management permit issued pursuant to section 4 of P.L. 2000, c.46 (C.23:4-42.6), while the person is in the actual performance of the permitted alternative deer control method and while going to and from the place where the permitted alternative deer control method is being utilized. This exception shall not, however, otherwise apply to any person to authorize the purchase or possession of a firearm silencer.
h. Stun guns. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any stun gun is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
i. Nothing in subsection e. of this section shall be construed to prevent any guard in the employ of a private security company, who is licensed to carry a firearm, from the possession of a nightstick when in the actual performance of his official duties, provided that he has satisfactorily completed a training course approved by the Police Training Commission in the use of a nightstick.
j. Any person who knowingly has in his possession a large capacity ammunition magazine is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree unless the person has registered an assault firearm pursuant to section 11 of P.L. 1990, c.32 (C .2C:58-12) and the magazine is maintained and used in connection with participation in competitive shooting matches sanctioned by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship of the United States Department of the Army.
k. Handcuffs. Any person who knowingly has in his possession handcuffs as defined in P.L. 1991, c.437 (C. 2C:39-9.2), under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for such lawful uses as handcuffs may have, is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A law enforcement officer shall confiscate handcuffs possessed in violation of the law.
Councilmen Voigt is the biggest liar in town. Lied to friends and neighbors faces. He should be ashamed and his family embarrasses. I would die if he was my dad or husband. But he doesnāt seem to care about anyone !
And he claims to be a numbers guy and aware of town finances. Maybe he should take a second and look at the waste of tax payers dollars at his beloved Healthbarn.
$3800 a month for 6 years. No annual increase!! Use of 11 acres for the businesses own private profit. Maintenance done by parks and rec constantly, security, lights 12 parking spots ( what is that worth in Voight world). And of course the horrible looking garden. What a disaster that was!! A waste of all of our tax dollars. They also offer classes that directly compete with parks and rec programs and other businesses owned by Ridgewood tax payers. So disappointing for the town to allow this in a park!
Does anyone really know what goes on there??? I would love to know. I see the lot full to capacity many times a week, busses coming and going all day long chartered busses lingering and idling on hillcrest. Loud parties on the back porch. Other parties that must be very private because the curtains are closed tightly those evenings!! Why all the security?? What is going on since this business came to the park ???
We all know Jeff and friends go there. He actually hosted a party there that had alcohol. Is that healthy living ?? Were there kids there learning healthy eating habits during this? Thatās what was presented to the council at the meeting 2 years ago. The use was changed to educational and recreational. Is this the ā new recreationā?
Oh Jeff and friends when will it end?
Paramus NJ,Ā Paramus Police report coyote sightings .While there are significantly less coyotes in our Boro, the Paramus Police Department is aware that several coyotes have been spotted throughout Paramus over the year.
If you see a coyote that is an actual immediate threat to a human or pet call us via 911. Coyotes that are not a threat should be left alone. Groups of coyotesĀ can worry residents, but experts say they are not a likely threat .
Select Bus Routes May See Significant Delays Following Lane Closures on Nearby New Jersey Route 139 Ramp After Fire
October 2, 2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ā Beginning Monday, October 2, NJ TRANSIT is adding capacity to select bus routes and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Ā due to anticipated traffic congestion near the Holland Tunnel as a result of lane closures and emergency repair work on the Rt. 139 ramp. Select bus routes may experience significant delays.
In anticipation of increased ridership on mass transit, NJ TRANSIT is providing additional capacity on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) between the West Side Ave. park-and-ride and Hoboken Terminal between 6:00-9:30 a.m. and 3:30-7:00 p.m. Ā This will provide additional capacity and more connectivity to PATH service at Exchange Place, Newport and Hoboken Terminal.
In addition, NJ TRANSIT is adding capacity to bus routes along the Route 9 corridor in/out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York in the morning and afternoon peak periods. Ā Customers may also use the North Jersey Coast Line rail service as an alternate but must purchase those rail tickets. Ā Customers are advised to travel before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 a.m. for optimal seating capacity.
Customers on the 120 and 64J bus routes are being advised to expect potentially significant delays in the morning and evening peak periods and should allow for extra travel time.
Glen Rock NJ, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Ā is reporting that phone scammers are targeting those who have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance.
Horizon does not make phone calls to confirm your personal information.
If youāre targeted for a phishing scam, you will receive a call from someone claiming to be your health insurer. The caller will ask for personal information such as address, date of birth or social security number.
Be suspicious. Protect your information. End the phone call.
Teaneck NJ, Ā at a recent meeting hosted by NJTPC special guest Jason Goodman of Crowdsource the Truth spoke on what maybe the largest scandal in US history. According to Goodman there is a Ā spy ring that operates in congress with many members complicit in the spy drama . Ā The drama centers around Imran Awan, the former IT staffer for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was arrested on bank fraud .
Jason Goodman, is an independent journalist who operates Crowdsource the Truth, has been exploring full time the incredible scandal that Washington and the Mainstream Media have been as quiet about as they can be: Imran Awan, the Pakistani given responsibility for the Democratic Party’s computers and networks thanks to Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and access to the confidential Blackberrys of some 50 Democratic Congressmen and according Ā Goodman it is even possible he was enabled by the CIA.
Awan was arrested for bank fraud at the airport by the FBI as he was about to leave the country, but that’s the least of it. He may have sold US secrets he could access to Pakistan and other foreign governments. Goodman has found a lot to talk about that the media won’t publish in what has the potential to be the biggest political scandal in a century.
According to evidence discovered by citizen journalists broadcast on CrowdSource The Truth on YouTube ; Imran Awan Spy Ring in Congress, Ā Awan was DWS IT consultant in Congress. He’s Pakistani ISI, doped over 150 Congressmen phones, sold US state secrets to Pakistan and foreign governments.
Imran Awan, used a secret server and a file hosting service that congressional staffers are prohibited from using to store massive amounts of Democratsā data, according to reports.
Awan, who is under indictment for bank fraud, conspiracy and making false statements, allegedly routed data from numerous House Democrats to a secret server, Awan is alledged to be a member of the Packistani ISI that’s the Pakistani equivalent of the CIA, has stolen data then often black mailed with that data. infiltrated the US Congress.
Ridgewood NJ, our friend Prince Dykes of the Investor show has once again made news himself . Prince is and 4x Award Winning Author, Talk Show Host, YouTube, Podcaster, International Speaker and Veteran. Prince has devoted himself to combating financial illiteracy and has now won the financial literacy book of the year by writers life magazine!
In the Forbes article “Financial Illiteracy Is Killing Us”, author Brett Nelson reported ,”Consider the atrocious findings in a 2008 report Ā by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (underwritten, ironically enough, by Merrill Lynch). Begun in the 1997-1998 school year, the nationwide biennial survey of 12th graders aimed to determine “the ability of our young people to survive in today’s complex economy.” The 31-question exam touched on topics ranging from credit cards and car insurance to the stock market and home ownership. The results were bad, and are getting worse.
The average grade on the first exam was 57.3%. (You need a score of 60% to pass.) In 2008, it had dipped to 48.3%, with nearly three quarters of the 6,856 students failing. Fewer than 5 out of every 100 earned a “C” (75% or better). While college seniors scored higher on the same exam in 2008, averaging 64.8%, the Jump$tart report points out: “The good news is that most college graduates are financially literate. The bad news is that only 28% of Americans graduate from college, leaving nearly three quarters ill-equipped to make critical financial decisions.”
Recognizing this problem Ā and after providing the internet via Youtube, newspapers, web articles, blogs and vidoes with financial education over the years Royal Financial Investment Group published its first book āWesley learns to Investā. Available worldwide through Amazon, Barnes&Nobles, Kindle, Ibook, Books-A-Million.
In the series of books Wesley learns though life’s lessons the value of hard work, saving and investing:
Wesley is about to turn eleven years old, and he really wants a new GS4 gaming system. But money …doesnāt grow on trees, so Wesley will have to work hard and save his money to be able to make that purchase. Wesleyās dad helps him out by teaching him the importance of investing and how stocks work.
Wesley Learns to Invest follows Wesley and his dad as they walk through a financial journeyāfrom discovering what the stock market is, to choosing the right stocks, making a purchase, and receiving a dividend check. With his dadās advice, Wesley is able to set goals and work toward them.
Offering a gentle introduction to stocks and long-term goals, Wesley Learns to Invest offers a fun and engaging way for adults to demonstrate to children the value of making smart decisions and spending money in a way that will yield the best benefit rather than simply seeking instant gratification.
Ridgewood NJ, Hosted by Bolger Heritage Center, Ridgewood Public Library , an Author Visit with Dean Cardasis who will do a talk atĀ the Rose Center.
Ridgewood resident, James Rose, has been described as the James Dean of landscape architecture. Expelled from Harvard for refusing to design in the prescribed Beaux Arts style of his day, Rose foresaw residential design in the American suburb as a fusion of flexible indoor and outdoor modern space. Conceived of while stationed in Okinawa during World War 2, the home Rose designed and built in Ridgewood for himself, his mother and sister is an excellent example of important design ideas that challenged the status quo, ideas which are both relevant and revelatory.
Based on his recent book, James Rose: A Voice Offstage, Professor Cardasisās talk will put Roseās ideas in the context of his times and present some of Roseās important alternatives to conventional suburban residential design, with a special focus on Roseās own home in Ridgewood.
All welcome, no registration required.
A tour of the James Rose Center will immediately follow the lecture.
Monday at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
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Bolger Heritage Center, Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
photo courtesy ofĀ Ridgewood Art Institute
Sun, October 15, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
The Ridgewood Art Institute Instructor’s Exhibition
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 15th, 2017 2-4pm
On view: October 6th – November 2nd, 2017
The Ridgewood Art Institute
12 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201 652-9615
The Ridgewood Art Institute is a prominent player in the perpetuation of Classical Realism today and is considered one the nation’s best community art associations. It’s origins are based in the 19th Century French Barbizon School and it is closely tied to The Art Students League’s history, as there are many esteemed artists who have taught and studied at both RAI and ASL.
The Ridgewood Art Institute Instructor’s Exhibition features beautiful still lifes, florals and landscapes and will give art enthusiasts a wonderful sampling of the quality of work available for sale at our events. For art students this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the possibilities of starting either a new class or a new medium in one of our beautiful studios.
The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. Our two unique north lit studios as well as our three galleries are just a part of what RAI offers. We also sponsor events and workshops throughout the year, that are of interest to artists and art enthusiasts alike. Why wait? Come see why RAI has become a treasured haven to so many, for more than 70 years.
Thu, October 12, 2017 – Sat, October 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Business district, E. Ridgewood Ave. and side streets
Ridgewood’s second annual Blow-Out Sale days
All participating store will be open all 3 days!
October 12, 13, 14th, Thursday-Friday-Saturday
Featuring:
Summer – endings
Fall trending’s and
Holiday comings
outside – weather permitting
Starting with
Art of Motion, Chestnut St., offering a costume exchange for HALLOWEEN with proceeds going to CancerCare. call for details: 201-652-5800 –
17 Chestnut St.
Participating stores-the # next business is their address #.
E. Ridgewood Ave.
GAP – 235
Fox’s – 230
Kate Spade – 202
Bookends – 211
Hot Jewelry Box – 203
Ridgewood Bootery – 200
DoubleTake Consignment Boutique – 189
Pink Bungalow – 185
Little Skye – 171
Little Nest Portraits – 168
Peachy Keen Kids – 136
Anik of Ridgewood – 119
Learning Express Toys – 111
Shelly Glam – 82
Oasis Clothing – 80
Lucky Brand – 67
P. Smith & Co. – 65
Duxiana Bedding – 63
Red Velvet Luxe- 59
Victor’s Mens – 55
GiGi’s Boutique – 48
Loft41 Jewelry – 41
Beauty Plus Salon – 25
Eat Your Spinach – 42
Jekyll & Hide – 7
Cottage Place
Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique – 30
S. Walnut St.
Suite 201 – 11
Chestnut St.
House of Glam Studio – 22
S. Broad Street
Alba Boutique- 10
DPARZ Shoes – 12
N. Broad St
Racefaster – 211
Look for some businesses in front of
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
M&T Bank
Little Ivy Learning Center
Beauty Counter – Rebecca
House of Glam Studio
Ridgewood NJ, An adult female brandishing a full sized sword on public property adjacent to an elementary school caught the attention of Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Michael Karcher early Friday morning, 09/22. After securing the weapon in his patrol vehicle, Officer Karcher enlisted the aid of a Mandarin speaking patrol officer from neighboring Glen Rock and determined that the woman was visiting relatives who lived nearby, and was using the sword as part of a daily religious activity. No charges were pressed and the woman was driven back to her family’s residence and advised not to bring the sword onto public property again.
