Employment Picture remains weak , with little job growth in March
April 6th,2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, once again the U.S. job-creation was almost non existent in March as employers hired fewer workers than forecast and a shrinking labor force helped push the unemployment rate down to the lowest in four years.
Payrolls grew by only 88,000 workers, the smallest gain in nine months, and the jobless rate fell to 7.6 percent from 7.7 percent, Labor Department data reported.
Some of the weakness appeared due to higher tax rates that took effect in January.Recent reports have pointed to relatively buoyant retail sales in January and February, but Friday’s data showed retailers actually cut staff in March by 24,100, making it the hardest-hit sector last month.
Moreover, the government said hiring in the retail sector was weaker in January and February than initially thought.
It was unclear whether across-the-board federal budget cuts that began in March played a role in the weak pace of hiring, although nervousness over the cuts might have made businesses shy about taking on more staff , but the federal government shed 14,000 jobs in March, almost all of which were accounted for by the U.S. Postal Service.
The weak ” recovery ” has been the slowest since World War 2
People Not In Labor Force Soar By 663,000 To 90 Million, Labor Force Participation Rate At 1979 Levels
People Not In Labor Force Soar By 663,000 To 90 Million, Labor Force Participation Rate At 1979 Levels
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/05/2013 08:58 -0400
BLS
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment
Things just keep getting worse for the American worker, and by implication US economy, where as we have shown many times before, it pays just as well to sit back and collect disability and various welfare and entitlement checks, than to work .The best manifestation of this: the number of people not in the labor force which in March soared by a massive 663,000 to a record 90 million Americans who are no longer even looking for work. This was the biggest monthly increase in people dropping out of the labor force since January 2012, when the BLS did its census recast of the labor numbers. And even worse, the labor force participation rate plunged from an already abysmal 63.5% to 63.3% – the lowest since 1979! But at least it helped with the now painfully grotesque propaganda that the US unemployment rate is “improving.”
AVO Dominant 13th LE2013 at the Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
AVO Dominant 13th LE2013 at the Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
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Tickets On Sale Now for 2013 Ridgewood Guild Third Annual Film Festival
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Ridgewood Police and the DEA have scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Ridgewood Police and the DEA have scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
April 5,2013
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Ridgewood Police Department has again been selected as a collection site. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.
In the four previous Take-Back events, DEA in conjunction with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners have collected more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications were removed from circulation.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications.
Eileen McCann, a Ridgewood Early Developmental (RED) Program Preschool Special Needs Teacher,received Teacher of the Year Award
Eileen McCann, a Ridgewood Early Developmental (RED) Program Preschool Special Needs Teacher,received Teacher of the Year Award
April 4,2013
Eileen McCann, a Ridgewood Early Developmental (RED) Program Preschool Special Needs Teacher, received the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children 2013 Teacher of the Year Award at NJCEC’s Annual Conference, held March 18 at Ramapo College. The award was presented by NJCEC officers Barry Schwartz and Dr. Pamela Lowry.
The Valley Hospital Receives 10th Consecutive Inpatient Care Award from J.D. Power & Associates
The Valley Hospital Receives 10th Consecutive Inpatient Care Award from J.D. Power & Associates
April 4,2013
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, The Valley Hospital announced today that it has once again been honored for service excellence as part of J.D. Power & Associates Distinguished Hospital ProgramSM. For the tenth consecutive year, the hospital has been recognized for its strong commitment to providing “an outstanding inpatient experience.”
This distinction was determined by surveying discharged patients about their perceptions of their hospital visit and comparing those results to J.D. Power & Associates’ national benchmarks. Research among Valley patients focused on the five key drivers of patient satisfaction: speed and efficiency; dignity and respect; comfort; information and communication; and emotional support.
The Valley Hospital consistently exceeds the national benchmark score for inpatient satisfaction. The hospital routinely receives high ratings for the care provided by doctors and nurses during inpatient stays. More than three-fourths (77 percent) of inpatients reported they feel loyal to the hospital, while 80 percent said they “definitely will” recommend The Valley Hospital to a friend, relative or colleague.
“We are committed to clinical quality and patient satisfaction,” said Audrey Meyers, president and CEO of The Valley Hospital. “These outstanding recognitions are a demonstration of the priority Valley staff and physicians place on achieving the highest-quality clinical outcomes, while delivering the most compassionate care.”
REMINDER: Ridgewood Schools will be Closed for April Recess till Wednesday, April 11
REMINDER: Ridgewood Schools will be Closed for April Recess till Wednesday, April 11
Ridgewood NJ, Next week’s April Recess will extend from Monday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 11. Schools will be OPEN on Thursday and Friday, April 12-13.
The RHS dance team won 2nd place at the West Milford Dance Team Invitational
The RHS dance team won 2nd place at the West Milford Dance Team Invitational
April 4,2013
Ridgewood NJ, The RHS dance team, coached by Lauren Mele, won 2nd place at the West Milford Dance Team Invitational. The dancers involved were: Ashley Caruso, Elizabeth Daly, Marissa DelVecchio, Katherine DuBois, Talia Kanell, Annie Marx, Alexa Powell, Bella Rosati, Olivia Shammas, Hennessy Sheehan, Hailey Smith, Rebecca Suss, Olivia Szymanski, Pamela Traflet and Erin Woods.
Ridgewood Police detail “Real Housewives of New Jersey” assault charges
Ridgewood Police detail “Real Housewives of New Jersey” assault charges
April 5,2013
On March 30 2013 at 10:49 PM John Karagiorgis 38 of Paramus responded to the Ridgewood Police Department and reported an assault and threats. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 PM during a filming of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” at the Moxi Salon 74 East Ridgewood Avenue.
All of the involved parties left the scene and no notification was made to the Ridgewood Police until Mr Karagiorgis came to the police department an hour after the incident. The complainant signed criminal complaints against Giuseppe Gorga 38 of Montville, Christopher Laurita 46 of Franklin Lakes and Jacquelin Laurita 42 of Franklin Lakes.
The complaints were sent before Judge David Fund of the Ridgewood Municipal Court for probable cause and issued on.
On April 4, 2-013 the accused parties filed counter complaints and they will be scheduled for a probable cause hearing at a future date.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doub
Reader Reports Overnight, Has The Valley Hospital Becomes Ridgewood’s Largest Taxpayer?
Reader Reports Overnight, Has The Valley Hospital Becomes Ridgewood’s Largest Taxpayer?
Overnight, Has The Valley Hospital Becomes Ridgewood’s Largest Taxpayer?
It is being widely reported that The Valley Hospital became Ridgewood’s largest taxpayer overnight as a result of their recent purchase of 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue from the Hartz Mountain Corporation.
The reported purchase price was $25 million; possibly 30% down, the rest to be financed.
The property in question last sold in 2004 for $25 million. It is currently assessed at $23 million.
Property taxes in 2012 were $558,935.94.
The multi-tenant office building, built in 1985, sits on just over 6 acres.
It is believed that The Valley has no plans for the property other than to continue leasing space out to physicians and other medical service providers.
Reader Says dont drink the Valley kool-aid
Valley Rendering by Z. Putnins and C. Benson
Reader Says dont drink the Valley kool-aid.
Renewal 2 is The same as renewal 1. The hospital has clearly not listened to the council and the residents. They still want a 94 ft tall building which will overshadow the whole neighborhood. They didn’t decrease the size of the north building by 1 foot. They also did not decrease the number of beds by even 1. Anyone who believes an increase of approximately 90% over the current size is a compromise has been drinking the Valley kool-aid.
Accusations fly in brawl at ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ event
Photo by Boyd Loving
Accusations fly in brawl at ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ event
Thursday, April 4, 2013 Last updated: Thursday April 4, 2013, 10:57 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS AND VIRGINIA ROHAN
STAFF WRITERS
The Record
RIDGEWOOD — The Posche II boutique’s grand opening was anything but posh when fists started flying at a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” event last weekend.
And now, village police have been fielding cross-complaints of assault and threats.
The bloody brawl erupted inside an East Ridgewood Avenue hair salon, which was not yet open, as television cameras rolled on Jacqueline and Christopher Laurita and Giuseppe “Joe” Gorga, who allegedly took on a Paramus man.
The fights have come to be expected at “Housewives” events — and Posche events in particular.
Project architect, planner present Valley Hospital redesign
Project architect, planner present Valley Hospital redesign
Thursday April 4, 2013, 4:06 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Details of The Valley Hospital’s new expansion proposal were unveiled and touted Tuesday night by the applicant’s experts as a significantly scaled-down version of the original Renewal plan, but many residents and some Planning Board members are already raising red flags.
Though more than half the seats inside the Benjamin Franklin Middle School (BF) auditorium were unoccupied, this week’s board meeting marked the beginning of what is expected to be a contentious public hearing. The hearing will continue Tuesday, April 16 at George Washington Middle School, a smaller venue than BF.
The hospital is requesting changes to the 2010 H-Zone amendment to the village master plan which would essentially permit a 910,000-square-foot expansion and facilities upgrade. All proposed improvements will take place on the 15-acre site that directly abuts three residential streets and BF at its northern border.
Ridgewood officials seeking solutions to traffic woes near Ridge School
Ridgewood officials seeking solutions to traffic woes near Ridge School
Thursday April 4, 2013, 4:03 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
A shift in behavioral trends and the upward swing in student population and programming are contributing to difficult traffic conditions at Ridge School, which has been plagued recently with logistical and safety concerns during peak drop-off and dismissal hours.
MARION BROWN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Two rows of cars line up on West Ridgewood Avenue to enter the Ridge School circle on March 26, forcing passing vehicles to move into an oncoming traffic lane.
Parents have lodged complaints with village and school district officials, pleading for changes to improve the flow of traffic while creating a safe environment for motorists, particularly parents and other adults who park and line up along West Ridgewood Avenue to drop off and pick up students.
From the law enforcement perspective, police officers are often compelled to issue summonses to vehicle operators who violate street regulations, such as double parking and crossing the double yellow line and driving in the opposite lane of traffic.
