Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Grant and Lake Streets, Ridgewood on Thursday afternoon, 04/13, that sent an SUV up onto the lawn of a nearby home. RIdgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to the scene. One (1) driver sustained a minor hand injury but refused to be transported to a hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the damaged SUV; a Mercedes sedan involved in the crash was able to be driven away on its own power. Midland Park PD assisted at the scene with traffic control.
#5 Ridgewood High School sent 94.2 percent of its students to four-year colleges. The high school has more than 1,700 students
Updated April 13, 2017
Posted April 13, 2017
By Sara Jerde | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
New Jersey’s Department of Education released performance reports Tuesday for schools based on the 2015-16 school year. The information included a range of details from the schools, including test scores and class sizes.
Don’t miss our SAT comparison tool, which enables you to compare the SAT scores of any public high school in the state.
In the state’s most populated county, Bergen, most schools that submitted data to the state had a higher percentage of students go to four-year colleges than the statewide average of 66.1 percent.
Here are the 20 public high schools that submitted school-wide data to the state that produces the most students who head to four-year colleges.
New Jersey towns are on the hook for 280,000 affordable housing units through 2025, according to a new study by the Fair Share Housing Center.
To put the number in context, it averages out to 496 new units for each of the state’s 565 municipalities, although not all towns face the same requirements.
The affordable housing debate is as wonky as it is politically fraught in New Jersey, pitting Democrats against Republicans and local officials against judges. A small army of lawyers always seems to be in court somewhere fighting over how many units to build.
Senate President rejects Republican senator’s claim that new commission could politicize how projects are selected
Senate President Stephen Sweeney speaks during a news conference in Linden yesterday to announce state funding for a long-planned road project.
After last year’s renewal of the Transportation Trust Fund, there’s now $2 billion in state dollars to spend on infrastructure improvements every year in New Jersey. But that has also raised the question of exactly who decides which projects deserve top priority — the governor and his administration’s transportation officials or a special four-person commission that’s been championed by lawmakers?
A measure that’s expected to make it out of the Legislature in the coming weeks will ensure the new capital-project approval commission has the final say, though not until a year from now.
The passage of what’s being called the “TTF cleanup bill” will also make sure that a planned $2 billion in spending on infrastructure improvements during the state fiscal year that begins in early July can go forward even though the new commission has yet to be assembled.
And despite complaints from some lawmakers that the new commission could politicize New Jersey’s transportation-funding process and even be unconstitutional, Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) said he remains committed to establishing the new format. He also disputed claims that the new selection method could be unconstitutional.
Ridgewood NJ, The offices at Village Hall and the Stable will be closed Friday, April 14th in observance of Good Friday. Sanitation and recycling pick-ups are suspended that day. The Recycling Center will be open Saturday, April 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Despite New Jersey’s lack of regulatory guidance when it comes to telemedicine, a California-based digital startup group called PlushCare, which provides urgent care treatment electronically, has opened for business in the Garden State.
Telemedicine is an online service designed to make it easier to be treated by a doctor or nurse without leaving home — via smartphone or computer.
The service is not intended for broken bones, wounds, or other serious injuries, but has become popular among patients suffering from bronchitis, sinus infections, pink eye, sore throat and urinary tract infections.
By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on April 13, 2017 at 8:15 AM, updated April 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM
TRENTON — State-run government pension funds spent $10 billion on fees and performance bonuses in 2014 to private managers of their alternative investments, a strategy that has stirred controversy in New Jersey.
The report from the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the 73 largest state and local public pension funds invested about half their assets in stocks, a quarter in bonds and cash, and a quarter in such alternative investments as hedge funds, real estate and private equity.
New Jersey’s portfolio at the time varied only slightly from that typical makeup, with 45 percent of its assets in equities, 28 percent in fixed income and 27 percent in alternatives.
Two of the 73 funds didn’t invest in alternatives, while 21 had at least 30 percent of their assets invested in them and five had at least 40 percent invested.
Ridgewood NJ, Actress & Singer from Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, had a book signing at Bookends in Ridgewood for her new book: Whoa, Baby last night .
The event was crashed by protesters posing as fans, asking for a photo with the Destiny’s Child singer . During the book signing it all unraveled with anti-fur posters, launching into tirades . The singer didn’t engage the protesters and the store ushered them out without calling the Ridgewood police.
By Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on April 12, 2017 at 10:20 PM, updated April 13, 2017 at 8:24 AM
PATERSON — Two Paterson Eastside coaches and the high school’s athletic director were fired Wednesday night at an often-contentious board of education meeting.
The board terminated Juan Griles, the head coach of the boys team, assistant coach Alberto Maldonado and athletic director Gregory Cooper. The actions came 10 weeks after NJ Advance Media published the first article in a series of investigations into the powerhouse boys and girls teams.
The articles exposed how both teams stocked their rosters with international players, often with promises and living accommodations that have drawn accusations of human trafficking. The stories also sparked investigations by the state’s governing body for high school sports and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
Both the girls and boys teams abruptly ended their seasons in February, pulling out of the state tournament shortly after the coaching suspensions were announced amid the multiple investigations.
On Wednesday, Victoria Oquendo, whose son was cut from the Eastside boys team, admonished the board for a lack of oversight in allowing coaches to lure international stars to Paterson, taking opportunities away from teens who have lived in the district.
“The children were hurt by this,” Oquendo said. “My son was hurt by this. I watched my son try out for this team. I watched him have the incentive to go hard. I watched it taken from him.”
After her allotted three minutes of speaking time, many people in attendance burst into applause.
Fair Lawn NJ, A crash between a 4-door Honda Civic and a multi-axle dump truck resulted in two (2) injuries, a hazmat incident, and the temporary closure of a portion of Route 208 northbound in Fair Lawn on Wednesday morning, 04/12. 65 gallons of diesel fuel that originated from a ruptured fuel tank on the dump truck were spilled on crash impact. A large portion of the spilled fuel remained on the roadway, but some entered a nearby storm drain. Fair Lawn PD, FD, EMS, and Heavy Rescue units responded to the incident. NJDOT and the Bergen County HazMat unit were also on the scene. Tow trucks removed both damaged vehicles from the highway. Northbound traffic was diverted onto Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn. There was minor rubbernecking southbound. The crash victims sustained non life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on April 1st, an unidentified man paid for his lunch at b.good restaurant with a suspicious $100 bill. The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau will be investigating the matter along with the U.S Treasury department.
Small business owners should be aware of how to detect counterfeit money. The US Secret Service offers the below methods to detect counterfeit bills:
Hold a bill up to a light and look for a holograph of the face image on the bill. Both images should match. If the $100 bill has been bleached, the hologram will display an image of Abraham Lincoln, who appears on the $5 bills, instead of Benjamin Franklin.
Looking at the bill through a light will also reveal a thin vertical strip containing text that spells out the bill’s denomination.
U.S. Treasury also has some tips:
Color-shifting ink: If you hold the new series bill (except the $5 note) and tilt it back and forth, please observe the numeral in the lower right hand corner as its color shifts from green to black and back.
Watermark: Hold the bill up to a light to view the watermark in an unprinted space to the right of the portrait. The watermark can be seen from both sides of the bill since it is not printed on the bill but is imbedded in the paper.
Security Thread: Hold he bill a light to view the security thread. You will see a thin imbedded strip running from top to bottom on the face of a banknote. In the $10 and $50 the security strip is located to the right of the portrait, and in the $5, $20 and $100, it is located just to the left of the portrait.
Ultraviolet Glow: If the bill is held up to an ultraviolet light, the $5 bill glows blue; the $10 bill glows orange, the $20 bill glows green, the $50 bill glows yellow, and the $100 bill glows red – if they are authentic!
Microprinting: There are minute microprinting on the security threads: the $5 bill has “USA FIVE” written on the thread; the $10 bill has “USA TEN” written on the thread; the $20 bill has “USA TWENTY” written on the thread; the $50 bill has “USA 50” written on the thread; and the $100 bill has the words “USA 100” written on the security thread. Microprinting can be found around the portrait as well as on the security threads.
Fine Line Printing Patterns: Very fine lines have been added behind the portrait and on the reverse side scene to make it harder to reproduce.
Comparison: Compare the feel and texture of the paper with other bills you know are authentic.
However if you believe you have received a counterfeit bill, the U.S. Treasury advises you to do the following:
Do not put yourself in danger.
Do not return the bill to the passer.
Delay the passer with some excuse, if possible.
Observe the passer’s description – and their companions’ descriptions – and write down their vehicle license plate numbers if you can.
Contact your local police department or call your local Secret Service office.
Write your initials and date in the white border area of the suspected counterfeit note.
Do not handle the counterfeit note. Place it inside a protective cover, a plastic bag, or envelope to protect it until you place it in the hands of an identified Secret Service Special Agent. You can also mail it to your nearest Secret Service office.
Remember, if you are passed a counterfeit bill, you own it. So when accepting cash, it pays to be knowledgeable about the crime of counterfeiting.
Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood residents report a rash of identity fraud. It seems to be the crime of choice lately. Identity fraud is a crime where one person uses another person’s personal data, without authorization, to deceive or defraud someone else. For example, it is identity fraud to use someone’s personal information to open a credit card account without permission, and then charge merchandise to that account.
On April 1st, a Jefferson Street resident reported that he was locked out of his bank account. Upon contacting his bank, he discovered that an unknown party had attempted to have a new bank card issued in his name, but sent to a Brooklyn N.Y. address. There were no fraudulent charges made to the account and the bank is taking steps to rectify the matter.
On April 1st, a West Ridgewood Avenue resident noticed four charges, totaling approximately $1300 that she did not make on her Google wallet account. The bank will reimburse the victim the total sum of the money. The banks Fraud Prevention unit will be investigating the matter.
On April 4th, a Richards Road resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report that his identity had been fraudulently used. The Victim stated that he received notification from his bank that an unidentified person opened a line of credit using his name. The credit line has been cancelled and the victim is in the process of disputing the charges with his bank.
On April 8th, a Ridgewood Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report that his identity had been fraudulently used. He reported that unknown actors used his identity to open multiple accounts and make various unauthorized transactions. The involved companies’ fraud prevention units are investigating.
Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Mikes serves great sandwiches and gives 5000 dollars for the Bell Tower at RHS, 12,000 dollars to Make a Wish Foundation and promises support for 4th of July festivities! Support Jersey Mikes!
Marion Brown is honored by the Council for all her wonderful photography over the years while working at The Ridgewood News, always friendly and unobtrusive as she tells our stories in pictures.
Rurik Halaby bloviates once again about Schedler.
Gwenn Hauck makes no sense as she urges the council not to rescind ordinance 15- 257. Our Mayor told her in no uncertain terms that her 3 minutes were up. Goodby Gwenn!
Water Ordinance passes. May need to be revisited and or tweaked depending on how successful it is in implementation and enforcement. As Boyd Loving said, “the devil is in the details.”
No more talk of a 90 foot baseball diamond at Schedler as ordinance 15-257 was rescinded and will remain so at least while this council holds court. The several acres of trees will remain for the people, the environment and wild life. The house will be preserved and will become an asset to the community representing our history and as an eventual home for beneficial services for our residents.
Ridgewood NJ, last night Ridgewood Water got the OK for a whole host on new water restrictions.
Highlights of new “Irrigation Schedule & Water Emergencies” Ordinance (#3588):
1) New schedule is effective year round.
2) Residential & commercial properties irrigation schedule: odd numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays and Saturdays; even numbered addresses may water only on Wednesdays and Sundays.
3) Government owned properties (i.e., VOR & BOE) may water only on Mondays and Fridays.
4) Irrigation via hand held hose or drip/micro irrigation system is permitted on any day.
5) Irrigation via automatic systems is permitted only between the hours of 3AM and 7AM.
6) No irrigation of any kind, including hand held hoses, is permitted between the hours of 10AM and 6PM.
7) ALL automatic systems MUST be equipped with rain sensor devices.
8) Automatic systems using “Smart Controllers” may be granted exceptions to compliance with established irrigation schedule (i.e., if your automatic system uses a smart controller you can water on any day of the week).
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on April 4th, at approximately 11pm, the Ridgewood Police Department responded to the area of the county park on reports from numerous callers that it sounded like there were gunshots or firecrackers being set off by or in the park. After investigation it was determined that a 27-year-old from Ridgewood N.J., had fired a weapon into a tree in the park. The accused was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. This incident is still under investigation by the Ridgewood Police Department Detective Bureau and BCI.
