Federated Home & School Association (FHSA) has joined TD Bank’s Affinity Program, which provides the FHSA an opportunity to earn annual cash donations from the bank. It is easy to participate in this program and there is no cost to do so. Stop by TD for details.
Federated Home & School Association (FHSA) has joined TD Bank’s Affinity Program, which provides the FHSA an opportunity to earn annual cash donations from the bank. TD Bank will donate a percentage of the annual balance in every account that is identified with the Federated HSA Affinity Program.
It is easy to participate in this program and there is no cost to do so. Here’s how it works:
TD Bank donates its own funds based on your balance. No withdrawal is made from your account.
Checking, savings, money market, CDs and retirement accounts are all included. Also, there is no limit on the amount of TD Bank’s potential donation.
All balances are confidential; only TD Bank will have that information.
Here’s how you can help:
If you already have a TD Bank account, just call any office and tell a Customer Service Representative you would like your account(s) linked to the Affinity Membership Program.
If you so desire, you can open any type of account at TD Bank and link it Federated HSA’s Affinity Program.
Anyone can designate Federated HSA ~ family, friends, neighbors.
Sen. Bob Menendez at Ridgewood REORG photo by Boyd Loving
Twitter suspends, reinstates account critical of Sen. Bob Menendez
For a short while, it seemed Sen. Bob Menendez had outlasted the tweeter behind @MenendezMustGo.
Twitter suspended the anti-Menendez account Thursday night after it spent four days tweeting and retweeting links about the New Jersey Democrat’s unfolding underage prostitution scandal. But just hours after The Daily Caller inquired about its disappearance, the account was back online.
Christie announces ‘accountability officers’ and website for tracking public funds
Friday February 8, 2013, 6:16 PM
BY MELISSA HAYES
STATE HO– USE BUREAU
The Record
With billions of dollars in federal aid on the way to New Jersey, Governor Christie announced new accountability measures: a money-tracking website, review process through the state Comptroller’s Office and “accountability officers” in every state department.
Christie signed an executive order Friday enacting the new measures and said he is also working with Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Gloucester, who wants to create independent integrity monitors to oversee the billions of dollars in federal aid coming to the state.
“What we want here is a seamless army of people who are overseeing this process to ensure the public the money is being spent in the most effective and efficient way and the comptroller will be a part of that process,” Christie said. “If we come to an agreement on the integrity monitors then the integrity monitors could be a part of that process and these accountability officers in each one of our departments will be a part of that process as well.”
Christie said the website, once operational, would provide a “close to real-time review of money as it goes out the door to individual projects.”
· The Long Island Rail Road is providing limited two-hourly service to and from Farmingdale on the Ronkonkoma Branch, to and from Huntington, Babylon and Port Washington. Service remains suspended service on the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma Branches east of Hicksville, on the Port Washington Branch and on the Montauk Branch east of Speonk due to the storm. https://lirr42.mta.info/
· Metro-North Railroad will resume service after 11:00 a.m. this morning on the Harlem and Hudson lines, but service on the New Haven Line will remain suspended due to heavy snow accumulation along the line, up to three feet in some areas. https://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm
· Subway service is operating with scattered delays and trains have been stored underground along express tracks around the system to prevent trains from being blocked in yards by drifting snow. https://alert.mta.info/
· Bus service is operating but there are several weather related diversions and detours. https://alert.mta.info/
· Service along the Morris & Essex and the Montclair-Boonton lines will resume at 12pm. This includes Midtown Direct service along the Morristown Line.
· Engineers have completed inspections and crews have restored power to overhead catenary wires and signal systems. As a result, service will be able to resume in a safe manner.
Bus Service: https://www.njtransit.com/sa/sa_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TravelAlertsTo
· All bus service in central and northern New Jersey bus service north of I-195 was restored as of 8:00 a.m. This includes all routes that serve Port Authority Bus Terminal and George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, as well as all northern local bus routes.
· Customers can expect service delays and detours due to local road conditions. As such, customers should afford themselves ample time to reach their final destinations.
RHS senior Young Hoe Koo signs his National Letter of Intent to attend Georgia Southern University on a full football scholarship
Friday February 8, 2013, 8:22 AM
BY GREG TARTAGLIA
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Ridgewood News
On Wednesday, Ridgewood High School senior placekicker Young Hoe Koo signed a National Letter of Intent to accept a full football scholarship at Georgia Southern University. In anticipation of Monday’s RHS Media Day, The Ridgewood News conducted a question-and-answer session with the Maroons’ all-time leading kick scorer to begin its two-part series on National Signing Day:
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS: According to your [RHS] football coach, Chuck Johnson, Georgia Southern is a program that on the rise, with plans to renovate its stadium and make the jump from the FCS [Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division I-AA] to the FBS [Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly I-A] in the next few years. Is that something that went into your decision?
NEMO: A Whole lot of Hype?
February 9th 2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, So do you think , where all the precautions justified or was it a whole lot of hype from both the media and government ? Let us know by commenting below.
NJT:All central and northern New Jersey bus service north of I-195 has been restored as of 8:00 a.m.
NJT: 8 AM Update: Bus, Rail Service Restoration Status
2/9/13 SERVICE RESTORATION UPDATE – AS OF 8 A.M.
Bus Service:
All central and northern New Jersey bus service north of I-195 has been restored as of 8:00 a.m. This includes all routes that serve the U.S. 9 corridor, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, as well as all northern local bus routes.
Customers should expect service delays and detours throughout the day due to local road conditions. As such, customers should afford themselves ample time to reach their final destinations.
Rail Service:
NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Lines, Montclair-Boonton Lines and all Midtown Direct services remain temporarily suspended while crews continue a full assessment of the system this morning. Once engineers determine that rail service can safely resume, crews will immediately begin the service restoration process. It normally takes at least 12 hours to restore rail service following service suspensions, however steps have already been taken to expedite service restoration following the completion of inspections and any necessary repairs.
Systemwide Cross-Honoring Remains in Effect:
To give customers additional travel options, NJ TRANSIT will continue to offer full system wide cross-honoring on Saturday, February 9, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode–rail, light rail or bus. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT bus, rail, light rail and bus passes will be cross-honored on private carrier buses.
Extended Station Hours for Customer Comfort:
All NJ TRANSIT-owned and operated rail station waiting rooms will remain open with extended hours.
Please be advised of the Access Link service for Saturday & Sunday:
Saturday, February 9
Regions 2 & 3 – Full service unless conditions warrant change.
Regions 4, 5 & 6 – NO SERVICE ALL DAY
Sunday, February 10 – RESUME ALL SERVICE
OPERATIONS CENTER FOR RESERVATIONS – late start Saturday at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Region 2 – Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties.
Region 3 – Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and So. Ocean Counties.
Region 4 – Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and No. Ocean Counties.
Region 5 – Essex, Union, Somerset andMorris Counties.
Region 6 – Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and parts of Essex Counties.
Mountain Creek Service cancelled on Saturday, February 9, 2013:
The No. 304 service between NY-PABT, Wayne Transit Center & Mountain Creek Ski Resort will be cancelled for Saturday, February 9, 2013 due to inclement weather conditions.
Customers are advised of the following:
Systemwide: NJ TRANSIT plans to operate a regular weekend schedule on Saturday, February 9. Depending on the impact of the storm, it may be necessary for NJ TRANSIT to modify service as conditions change.
Bus Service: While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service throughout the state, customers may experience delays or detours on their routes in the event of extreme winter weather conditions. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate disruptions to bus service.
Travel Advice: For the latest travel information, visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT prior to starting your trip. In the event of delays or service adjustments, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alertsystem, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cellphone, PDA or pager. (Ifyou are not yet a My Transit subscriber, we encourage you to sign up at njtransit.com/mytransit) Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
Listen closely to public address announcementsat stationsfor late-breaking service information.
Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoorsurface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains. Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.
During this time, customers should allow for additional travel time. For further information, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Serviceat (973) 275-5555.
Carlo’s Bakery Ridgewood grand opening will now be held this Sunday, February 10th at 11AM
Due to the inclement weather, the Carlo’s Bakery Ridgewood grand opening will now be held this Sunday, February 10th at 11AM. We look forward to having you join us for the celebration. Please RSVP at your convenience. Please stay safe through tonight’s snow storm.
Shotline Buses Route 17 Bergen County / New Jersey service advisory
Shotline Buses-Delays and changes to normal operations sometimes become necessary due to road construction, severe weather, and other factors.
Whenever possible we will try to post information on our website about changes that affect our services
Bergen County / New Jersey service advisory – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 CANCELLATIONS- FROM SUFFERN to NYC- 4:45 a.m, 5:29 a.m, 5:59 a.m, 6:29 a.m. 6:59 a.m and 7:59 a.m are ALL cancelled. FROM NYC to BERGEN COUNTY- 7:15 a.m is cancelled.
Ridgewood Police : Ice & Snow – Remove It Before You Go
Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1,000 for each offense.
Ridgewood Police :Keep fire hydrant clear
If you have a fire hydrant in front of your house, help yourself and help your neighbors by keeping it clear of snow.
Ridgewood Police : Overnight parking is suspended in the Village
Overnight parking is suspended in the Village. Residents are prohibited from parking on village streets overnight. Residents residing in the Central Business District are permitted to park vehicles in the Cottage Place and Hudson Street lots.
Ridgewood Police : Village Ordinances pertaining to clearing sidewalks of snow and ice
Snow and Ice Removal 249-1
A. The owner of any land abutting upon the streets or public highways in the Village, if such land is owner-occupied or vacant, otherwise the tenant or occupant of such land situate in all zones of the Village of Ridgewood as shown on the 1990 Zoning Map, with the exception of the B-1, B-2, P and P-2 Zones of the Village, shall remove all snow and ice from the abutting sidewalks of such streets or highways within 24 hours after the same shall fall or be formed thereon. No snow or ice so removed, however, shall be deposited or placed in the street or highway in such a manner or location so as to impede the flow of traffic. For purposes of this section, such land shall be deemed owner-occupied if occupied by either the owner or owners of record or any agent, servant or employee thereof.
B. Owners, tenants and occupants of any land abutting the streets or highways of the Village situate in the B-1, B-2, P and P-2 Zones of the Village are subject to the following snow removal regulations. Special regulations are adopted for the business and office zones in order to maintain an attractive and safe environment in the business and professional office zones of the Village by assuring that the snow will be removed from the sidewalks in and around the central business district on a timely basis.
C.Snow is required to be removed in the B-1, B-2, P and P-2 Zone Districts from the sidewalks concurrently with its fall. To assure compliance with this section, more than one clearing may be required to keep the sidewalks as free of snow as is practical. The following specific regulations are hereby adopted. Snowfalls commencing during the evening, that is, after 6:00 p.m., will be cleared by no later than 9:00 a.m. the following morning, Sundays and holidays included. During weekday storms, Monday through Saturday, occurring during business hours, sidewalks shall be cleared to a five-foot minimum width to provide access from the storefront to the curb, between meters, if meters are installed. After 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays and holidays, sidewalks will be completely cleared into the street.
D. A court appearance will be required to answer any summons issued for a violation of this section occurring in the B-1, B-2, P and P-2 zones of the Village. A court appearance will be required to answer any summons issued for a second or subsequent violation of this section in all zones of the Village.
[Amended 7-11-1995 by Ord. No. 2533]
Ridgewood Guild : Friday Jamboree show has been cancelled due the winter storm
As you know our Friday Jamboree show has been cancelled due the winter storm. We are unable to reschedule the show at this time. However, Friday night ticket holders may opt to exchange their tickets for the Saturday evening show at 7 pm.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the exact seat location and availability as their Friday tickets. It will be on a first come first serve basis. We apologize for the inconvenience but appreciate your continued support of Jamboree. Thank You.
NJ TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SOME RAIL AND BUS SERVICE THIS EVENING DUE TO WINTER STORM
SERVICE UPDATE – NJ TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SOME RAIL AND BUS SERVICE THIS EVENING DUE TO WINTER STORM
Below are the last trains for the rail lines being suspended. Trains will make local stops:
M&E Eastbound: 6672 (7:54 PM from Dover to NY); 882 (7:08 PM from Hackettstown to Hoboken)
M&E Westbound: 1085 (7:22 PM from Hoboken to Dover/Hackettstown); 6667 (8:03 PM from NY to Dover)
Montclair-Boonton Eastbound: 6264 (7:07 PM from Montclair State University to NY)
Montclair-Boonton Westbound: 1085 (7:22 PM from Hoboken to Hackettstown); 6293 (8:37 PM from NY to Montclair State University)
Gladstone Eastbound: 436 (8:50 PM from Gladstone to Hoboken)
Gladstone Westbound: 443 (7:32 PM from Hoboken to Gladstone)
Due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions and in the interest of customer and employee safety, NJ TRANSIT will be suspending some bus and rail service later this evening. Customers are advised to check njtransit.com for the latest service information.
Bus Service: NJ TRANSIT bus service in northern and central New Jersey (all routes north of I-195) will be suspended as of 8 p.m. This includes all routes that serve Port Authority Bus Terminal and George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, all routes that operate via U.S. Route 9, and all northern local bus routes. This service suspension will remain in effect until further notice, and will be lifted when buses can again safely operate throughout the impacted area.
Bus service will continue to operate in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester,Mercer and Salem counties unless weather conditions change.
Rail Service: NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Lines (including Gladstone Branch service), Montclair-Boonton Lines and all Midtown Direct services will be suspended as of 8 p.m.
Due to high wind gusts, heavy snow accumulation and the possibility of falling trees, NJ TRANSIT is suspending rail service onthese lines that were heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy, which took away system redundancies. This step also is being taken to avoid potentially stranding customers in the territory that is being hardest hit by the storm.
This suspension will continue through tomorrow, Saturday, February 9, 2013. It should be noted that it takes at least 12 hours to restore rail service once it has been suspended.
However, rail crews will be on standby at key locations to expedite the start of service after crews have completed inspections, any necessary repairs are complete, and conditions have been deemed safe for customers and employees.
In addition, customers are advised that prior to 8 pm, some trains may be cancelled and/or combined due to deteriorating weather conditions.
Customers are encouraged to log onto njtransit.com – or follow NJ TRANSIT’s twitter feed at @nj_transit for further service updates.
Senator Robert Menendez, at Ridgewood REORG photo by Boyd Loving Senator Bob Menendez Is Under Investigation For Sordid Ethics Violations
Agence France Press Feb. 7, 2013, 10:42 AM | 2,508 | 9
A U.S. Senate ethics panel is reviewing claims the head of the Foreign Relations Committee accepted inappropriate gifts from a Florida donor who flew him to the Dominican Republic, lawmakers said Friday.
U.S. media reported that the FBI conducted a raid on Tuesday on the West Palm Beach offices of Salomon Melgen, a friend who has made financial contributions to the political campaigns of Democratic Senator Robert Menendez.
The Miami Herald said investigators were probing the eye doctor’s links to Menendez, and how he flew the senator on his own private jet for a pair of trips to his estate in the Dominican Republic.
“The Ethics Committee will follow its established procedures in this matter,” panel member Senator Johnny Isakson said in a statement.
Lawmakers are launching a preliminary investigation, but the panel does not confirm its probes due to confidentiality concerns.
On Wednesday, Menendez issued a statement denying allegations that he and Melgen had held parties with prostitutes.
AFP – A stock market slide, escalated conflict between Japan and China and more Gangnam-styled success for South Korean singer Psy will shape the incoming Year of the Snake, say Asian soothsayers.
Those who make predictions according to the study of feng shui — or literally “wind-water” — are influential in many parts of Asia, where people adjust their lives or renovate houses and offices based on the advice.
As they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon, the fortune tellers warn that the “black water snake” that emerges to replace it on February 10 — the first day of the Lunar New Year — could be a venomous one that brings disaster.
