Category: Village of Ridgewood

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Starts September 24 at the YWCA
Pre-test dates are September 14 and 18

Ridgewood, NJ—August 14, 2013–YWCA Bergen County is offering its next American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course beginning September 24 and running through October 10, 2013. Students must take and pass a swim test, which will be held on September 14 at 10:00 a.m. and September 18 at 7:00 p.m. Participants must 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. For more information or to register call the YWCA Aquatics Department at 201-444-5600, x327, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.

About YWCA Bergen County
YWCA Bergen County (www.ywcabergencounty.org) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are the area’s largest provider of child care services, a recognized leader in health and fitness programs, and operator of healingSPACE, the county’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center. Celebrating nearly a century of commitment to our community, today we improve the lives of thousands of women, girls, and their families.

‘Real Housewives of NJ’ stars back in court today
Wednesday, August 14, 2013    Last updated: Wednesday August 14, 2013, 11:45 AM
BY  REBECCA D. O’BRIEN
STAFF WRITER
The Record

Teresa and Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, stars of the popular reality TV show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” are due back in federal court Wednesday afternoon for their arraignment on a 39-count indictment.

They are expected to plead not guilty to all the charges, which detail an alleged conspiracy to defraud banks and other lenders in connection to more than $4.9 million in home-related loans they obtained between 2001 and 2008.

Crowd barriers were in place Tuesday night outside the Martin Luther King, Jr. courthouse in Newark, and amped-up security was in place Wednesday morning in anticipation of another media circus – at their indictment in July, the couple was mobbed by photographers, video cameras, reporters and curious passers-by.

Both were released on $500,000 bail on the condition that they stay in New York and New Jersey. Teresa Giudice, 41, tweeted about her travel to Florida this past weekend for a book signing, but her lawyer – former federal prosecutor Henry Klingeman – said she had permission from pre-trial services to make the trip.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/Real_Housewives_of_NJ_stars_back_in_court.html#sthash.TqOsWLFF.dpuf

Armstrong Confirms “Hundreds” Of Layoffs At Patch, 400 Sites Shuttered Or Partnered Off, And A New CEO
Darrell Etherington

We reported yesterday that AOL’s hyper-local news service would lose hundreds of employees today, and now we have confirmation from a well-placed Patcher privy to the call that AOL CEO Tim Armstrong did indeed confirm to employees that hundreds would be laid off, with notifications of who will be let go coming throughout the coming week. (Disclosure: AOL owns TechCrunch).

In a call Armstrong held with the Patch team today, he explained that “AOL is going to be running the show” at the restructured Patch along with new CEO Bud Rosenthal. Rosenthal replaces outgoing CEO Steve Kalin, who was reported to be getting the boot earlier this week.

400 Patch sites will be closed or partnered with outside sites over the coming week as part of the changes being made at Patch to try and turn things around, Armstrong explained on the call, but also reassured the Patch staff that the company is behind the initiative and told them not to “worry about what [they] read in the press,” calling it “bullshit.” Nonetheless, he encouraged any Patch non-believers still remaining at the company to get out now, emphasizing that there’s no room for equivocation in turning the effort around.

https://techcrunch.com/2013/08/09/armstrong-confirms-hundreds-of-layoffs-at-patch-400-sites-shuttered-or-partnered-off-and-a-new-ceo/

2 of 3 winning Powerball tickets sold in N.J.
Thursday, August 8, 2013    Last updated: Thursday August 8, 2013, 1:29 PM
BARBARA RODRIGUEZ AND GEOFF MULVIHILL
Associated Press

LITTLE EGG HARBOR  — Three winning tickets in two states matched all the numbers for a $448.4 million Powerball jackpot, including one sold in a supermarket in a New Jersey coastal community hit hard by Superstorm Sandy last year.

The other winning tickets were sold in central New Jersey and in Minnesota.

“Hopefully, it’s somebody who lives in the area, and this is their reward for having gone through this,” said Carol Blackford, a retiree whose home in Little Egg Harbor was flooded with knee-high water during Sandy last October. “And if they want to share, we’re here.”

And even if the winner wasn’t someone devastated by the storm, this community just a few miles from where Sandy made landfall will benefit from the jackpot.

Phil Weber, director of the Acme Markets store where the winning ticket was sold, said Thursday that the store would donate $10,000 in gift cards to local charities. Weber said some of the store’s employees are still out of their homes more than nine months after the storm. The store itself has been making donations since Sandy, Weber said.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/state/2_of_3_winning_Power_Ball_tickets_sold_in_NJ.html#sthash.SCa6Ux8m.dpuf

$4.2M red-light camera settlement could be split among 500,000 drivers

Post cards have been mailed to hundreds of thousands of drivers across New Jersey this week as part of a $4.2 million settlement to a class action lawsuit brought on by residents who feel they were wrongly ticketed by red light cameras. South Jersey Times

https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/08/42m_red-light_camera_settlement_could_be_split_among_500k_drivers.html

All are invited to Place flags at Valleau with American Legion – May 11th

The American Legion will place small American flags on the sites where veterans are buried in Valleau Cemetary on Saturday, May 11th 2013 starting at 9 am. Everyone is welcome to join us.

The American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 27th 2013 at 11 am. The ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in downtown Ridgewood opposite the Ridgewood bus station. Everyone is invited to join us. Please bring a chair or blanket

AARP The Magazine Highlights The Valley Hospital as One of America’s Safest
April 26, 2013

Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital has been cited by AARP in the latest edition of AARP The Magazine as one of the safest hospitals in the United States.  Drawing upon data and rankings from The Leapfrog Group, AARP compiled a list of 66 hospitals throughout the country.  Valley is one of only three hospitals in New Jersey to be included by AARP.

The list was part of an extensive report on hospital safety titled “Lessons from America’s Safest Hospitals,” featured in the April/May issue of the publication.

For the report, AARP The Magazine partnered with The Leapfrog Group, an organization which grades hospitals across America for safety.  The Valley Hospital received a Grade A for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group for the past two years.

The publication’s safety report highlights a number of Valley initiatives, such as the hospital’s focus on Patient- and Family-Centered Care, which has led to the creation of an advisory committee that includes former patients

Affluence is deceptive word for those trying to get by in Ridgewood
Thursday April 25, 2013, 4:55 PM
BY  LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

She lives in Ridgewood, her children play lacrosse and other sports, and every month, unbeknownst to them and her neighbors, she gets four bags of donated groceries and supermarket vouchers from Ridgewood’s social service organization.

She also asks for waivers for most sports fees. “I think Ridgewood has that stigma that if you live in Ridgewood, you’re wealthy,” the resident said, speaking to The Ridgewood News on the condition of anonymity.

Her husband has been unemployed on and off for the past few years, and the couple does not have health insurance. Thanks to outside help, their children are covered.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/204740721_Affluence_is_deceptive_word_for_those_trying_to_get_by_in_Ridgewood.html

2013 Film Festival Committee: Lynne Clements, Andres Valenzuela, Gail Mandeli, Tony Damiano, Barbara Kiernan, Marialyse Wostbrock, Sean Mccooe, RJ Konner [missing Dotti Fucito]

2013 Ridgewood Film Festival

The third annual Ridgewood Film Festival was a huge success!

We had some wonderful films shown from very talented filmmakers from all over the world. Thursday night’s Festival screenings where dedicated and focused on Women in Film and was very well received.

Check out our highlight video from the 3rd Annual Ridgewood Film Festival. Exceptionally filmed and edited by Tim at Studio 94.

Experienced professionals in the film and photography industry gave free workshops before the red carpet both nights and we had tremendous support from Mayor Aronsohn, Deputy Mayor Al Pucciarelli, and Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck. Thank you all for your support and hope to see you again at next year’s festival! — in Ridgewood.

see the Ridgewood Guild Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ridgewoodguildnj?hc_location=stream

Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
A Dog’s Best Friend is a Uniformed Patrol Officer
April 25,2013
Boyd A. Loving
4:22 PM

Ridgewood NJ , Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officer Jeffrey Kay comforts a dog who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in front of 466 Northern Parkway, Ridgewood on Thursday afternoon.

The 22 year old son of the dog’s owner was quickly located by Officer Kay; the son subsequently transported the dog to a local animal hospital for treatment of leg and hip injuries.  The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the accident scene until the dog was identified and on its way for treatment.

Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving

2012-2013 Ridgewood Schools Teacher Recognition Program

Ridgewood NJ, The BOE approved the following nominees for the 2012-2013 Teacher Recognition Program:

Educational Services Professional: Lorraine Zak (Ridge & Willard Schools)
Hawes School David Jenkins
Orchard School Sawyer Austin
Ridge School Lynne Peabody
Somerville School Susan Foreman
Travell School Darien Dastis Buckler
Willard School Linda Diorio
BFMS Erin Corcoran
GWMS Lauren Sacks
RHS Michael Yannone

Each of the award recipients will receive a stipend of $500 ($250 awarded by the Individual Home and School Association and $250 awarded by the Board). The Ridgewood Teacher Recognition Award reception will be held at the Education Center on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. for the award recipients, their families, school parents, teachers, and friends.

The members of the panel that reviewed and approved the nominations were Mr. Patrick Bernardo, Ms. Jeanine Dawkins, Ms. Rea Hunter, Ms. Annemaire Kleinman, Ms. Margaret Leininger, Ms. Liz McCarthy, Ms. Elizabeth Moreland, Ms. Ellen Raupp, Ms. Jean Schoenlank, and Mr. Gary Hall, Facilitator.

Ali Stroker from Glee will headline the benefit concert for Ridgewood Friends’ Neighborhood Nursery School

Ridgewood NJ, Actress and Ridgewood native Ali Stroker, who was part of The Glee Project and appeared on Glee, will headline a family-friendly benefit concert for Ridgewood Friends’ Neighborhood Nursery School.

Blue Plate Special will also appear. The group plays original and traditional American roots music. Based in northern New Jersey, they have shared the stage with the likes of Les Paul, Jeffrey Gaines and Tom Chapin.

The concert will take place at 3 pm on April 28th at the Unitarian Society, which is located at 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Additional contributions appreciated. For more information or reservations: 201-445-0681.

4/20 : New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Changing legislation means that New Jersey will soon be offering medical marijuana to patients that suffer from a number of debilitating illnesses. Unlike many of the previous states to offer these services, however, New Jersey medical marijuana dispe nsaries will be run a bit differently. Most details surrounding the new measure seem to indicate that everything about the program will be run with a higher degree of regulation and stricter adherence to guidelines than in previous states.

The New Jersey medical marijuana dispensaries will be set up in three regions – southern, northern, and central to start – with two facilities per region. Medical marijuana will be obtained from these dispensaries by patients with an active ID card registered with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, or by a designated, registered caregiver, responsible for obtaining and administering medication to the patient.

In the past, New Jersey residents who have had medical marijuana recommended to them by physicians as a viable treatment option for pain management have been unable to legally obtain it. Some have driven outside state lines to achieve relief from their suffering, always worried about the legalities in question.

Though the New Jersey medical marijuana dispensaries will be limited in number at the start, public demand could see their numbers grow. Patients unable to travel long distances to their closest dispensary should write to their local representative, explaining why the law should allow for more dispensaries in a denser allocation.

Unfortunately, many still see medical marijuana as a danger to their neighborhood, mistaking legitimate, legal dispensaries for drug dens on the corner, endangering their children. Education is the only weapon against such misinformation. In reality, the New Jersey medical marijuana dispensaries will be heavily monitored by the DHSS and the Department of Law and Public Safety. Both institutions will be in charge of monitoring the amount of marijuana patients are allowed to obtain from the dispensaries.

While New Jersey law will only legalize the sale of medical marijuana to eligible patients within the state, the new legislation will allow a patient who legally purchased marijuana at a dispensary to travel anywhere within the United States without fear of legal ramification, provided they carry their ID card.

https://newjerseymedicalmarijuana.info/new-jersey-medical-marijuana-dispens

New Jersey MMJ Business News:
https://mmjbusinessdaily.com/category/news-by-state/new-jersey/