Author: James

Small Business Owners: Join a Storm Recovery Conference Call Tomorrow

Small business owners have the opportunity to participate in a conference call with officials from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the New Jersey Business Action Center to discuss storm recovery efforts.

Get your questions answered.

WHEN: Thursday, November 8 at 2:00 PM

DIAL IN: 1-888-621-9649, Event Number 411483

JAMBOREEE AUDITIONS have been cancelled for tonight
11.07.12

Ridgewood NJ, JAMBOREEE AUDITIONS have been cancelled for tonight and rescheduled to Sunday, November 11 at RHS Campus Center, starting at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend this Sunday, please email Kris Linton directly at [email protected].

Statement from Mayor Paul Aronsohn – Village of Ridgewood Update Nov 7, 2012

Good morning. This is Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn.

Yesterday, PSEG estimated that over 80%of Ridgewood had power — a considerable increase from the day before. And while we think that estimate is overly optimistic, I am pleased to note that many Ridgewood homes did, in fact, have their power restored over the past 36 hours.

Clearly, that is good news, but clearly, too, that is not good enough.

As I drove around Ridgewood late last night, it was obvious that some neighborhoods, some homes were still very much in the dark. Nine days after the storm, that is unacceptable, and none of us … neither the Village Council nor the Village staff…will be satisfied until each and every home in Ridgewood has its power restored. In fact, I was on the phone this morning at 6am with our PSEG Regional Director urging him to again send more trucks and more linesmen back to Ridgewood … underscoring the need to get the job done as soon as possible.

Going forward, there are three things we should do:

For those without power, it is important that you call PSEG, once again, to make sure that the folks there have your specific house information. With so many areas restored, it is absolutely critical that PSEG knows that your house still has no power.

For those of us in Village government, we will remain single-mindedly focused on making sure that every household gets its power back as soon as possible.

And for those with power — regardless of who you are or where you are — please extend yourself to those in need. Open your home and open your hearts. Again, many of our neighbors are still hurting and still in need of a warm meal and a warm home.

Tonight, the Village Council will meet at 7:30pm in Village Hall. We encourage all residents to join us. There will be a chance for you to express your feelings and ask your questions. There will also be a briefing on the storm .. it’s impact and our recovery.

Until then, be well … be safe … and if you want to contact me, email me at [email protected] or call me on my cell phone at 201.213.1811.

Thank you. And please remember, we are all in this together.

Christie Administration Urges Driver Safety and Precautions During Severe Weather

Trenton, NJ – Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, is reminding the public about driving safety as more severe weather approaches the state.

Colonel Fuentes is reminding all state residents and commuters to reduce speed when any freezing rain, snow or sleet is falling, or when temperature is approaching or below freezing. Drivers are advised to drive with caution, follow the rules of the road, stay alert and be aware of the changing weather conditions.

Driving safety also involves having a pre-driving plan which includes making family aware of your travel, including routes and estimated times. Make sure your gas tank is full and have a winter survival kit to keep in your vehicle in case of a breakdown or road closures that may force you to stay in your car.

Winter survival kit for your vehicle:

• Warm Clothing

• Gloves

• Hat

• Flashlight with new batteries

• Bottles of water

• Snacks such as protein bars

• Bag of cat litter or ice melt

• Folding shovel

• Cell phone fully charged and car charger
For more information regarding winter safety information or to sign up for the NJOEM Twitter and Facebook pages, please log on to www.ready.nj.gov. Those without internet access can dial 211.

YWCA Lifeguard Tests are Coming!

YWCA Bergen County is offering its next American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course beginning Nov. 27th and running through Dec. 13th, 2012. Students must take and pass a swim test, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17th at 10:00 a.m. Participants mus be 15 years of age or older and a $10 swim test fee is due at registration.

This course prepares students with the CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, and the course fee is $350.

YWCA Bergen County offers a variety of American Red Cross certified programs throughout the year, including swimming lessons for ages six to adult. For more information or to register call the YWCA Aquatics Department at 201-444-5600, ext. 327, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner

Treasury Quietly Warns: ‘Expect Debt Limit to Be Reached Near End of 2012’
By Terence P. Jeffrey
November 6, 2012

(CNSNews.com) – The U.S. Treasury quietly warned at the end of a statement issued last Wednesday that it expects the federal government to hit its legal debt limit before the end of this year–which means before the new Congress is seated–and that “extraordinary measures” will be needed before then to keep the government fully funded into the early part of 2013.

On Aug. 2, 2011, President Obama signed a deal he had negotiated with congressional leaders to increase the debt limit of the federal government by $2.4 trillion. But, now, after only 15 months, almost all of that additional borrowing authority has been exhausted.

Although Treasury revealed in its statement on Wednesday that it was likely to hit the debt limit by the end of the year, Treasury Secretary Geithner failed to respond to a letter that Senate Finance Ranking Member Orrin Hatch and Senate Budget Ranking Member Jeff Sessions sent to him on Oct. 15 demanding that he notify them by Nov. 1 what he believes to be the exact date Treasury will hit the debt limit and the date he expects to begin using “extraordinary measures” to avoid it.

“Treasury continues to expect the debt limit to be reached near the end of 2012,” says the tenth paragraph of the “Quarterly Refunding Statement” put out by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Markets Matthew Rutherford.

https://cnsnews.com/news/article/treasury-quietly-warns-expect-debt-limit-be-reached-near-end-2012

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

There are many important announcements below concerning the warming shelter
and the coming storm today.

whether you have power or still out, please read the information below.

Volunteers and Food Preparers especially please read!!!

FOOD PREPARERS FOR TODAY – WEDNESDAY – PLEASE DO NOT PREPARE FOOD

With so many getting power back our numbers at the shelter are dwindling
rapidly. This is a GOOD THING!

The amount of food yesterday was unbelievable and the left overs will more
than feed everyone today.

THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO WAS SCHEDULED TO PREPARE FOOD FOR LUNCH OR DINNER
TODAY (WEDNESDAY) PLEASE DO NOT PREPARE IT.

Thank for you being there to assist but I do not want any food to go to
waste. Right now I have three refrigerators filled with food for today!

THOSE PREPARING FOOD FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY:

I want to put you in a “holding pattern”. There is a good possibility we
will be closing the shelter sometime between now and Friday. The main factor
will be the approaching storm. Please watch future emails for updates.

VOLUNTEERS:

At this time, all volunteers should report to for their scheduled time.

I do need one volunteer for tonight/Thurs. morning from 3-5am. Please
contact me as soon as possible if you are able to cover this shift.

THE APPROACHING STORM:

Today’s storm may knock out power to some residents who have had their power
restored or to those who never lost it in the hurricane.

If this should happen, PLEASE do not hesitate to come to the warming
shelter. We have PLENTY of food, cots and coffee! (and hopefully
electricity!). If you would like to stay overnight, please bring your own
pillow and blanket.

UTILITY WORKERS:

Many of the utility workers in the area have come from out of state
companies lending a helping hand. They have left their families behind so
that we can return to some “normalcy.” If you happen to have the opportunity
to see any of them on the road today or if they are working in your
neighborhood, please extend and invitation to them to join us at OLMC for a
cup of coffee or a HOT MEAL!

[email protected]

Former NHL Goalie Bernie Parent at Bookends Friday, November 9th @ 7:00pm
Former NHL Goalie for the Bruins & Flyers, Bernie Parent, will sign his new book, Unmasked
We Take Phone Orders if you can’t make the event!

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.

While we try to insure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.

Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726

RHS Bands Poinsettia and Amaryllis Sale
Tue, November 27, 2012
Time: 12:00 AM

Orders will be accepted until November 20th.

6 inch Red Poinsettia = $10
6 inch White Poinsettia = $10
10 inch Red Poinsettia = $25
10 inch White Poinsettia = $25
Amaryllis = $15

Please contact Laura Grube [email protected] or 201-652-4431 for info. Orders and checks made out to RHS Band Association can be dropped off c/o Laura Grube at 199 Spencer Pla, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

For more info on the RHS band program and for a list of upcoming events, please visit the band website, www.rhsbands.org

Ridgewood YMCA opens it doors to neighbors and community.

The RIDGEWOOD YMCA has opened its doors (they just got their lights back 11/4/12) and invite their neighbors and community who are still without power to please feel free to come into the Y to warm up, take a shower, have a coffee, charge cell phones, access wifi, or get some exercise or swim in a heated pool. NO need for a Y membership – this invite is open to all.

Hours 5:00am-10:30pm. For more information 201-444-5600– X313 [email protected]

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announce Holland Tunnel to Open to Commuters for Morning Rush on Wednesday, November 7
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced this evening that the Holland Tunnel will reopen to all commuter traffic tomorrow, November 7, at 5 a.m. This will be the first day the Tunnel will be fully operational since Hurricane Sandy hit the region last Monday night. On an average weekday, an estimated 91,000 vehicles use the Holland Tunnel to commute between New York and New Jersey.