It’s not a Ridgewood thing that we no longer have a downtown of butcher, bakers, and candlestick makers. Brick and mortar retail, anywhere, has been dying for years and is now dying at a very rapid rate. Next to wind things up are the banks, closely followed by pharmacies. This might not seem like much of a big deal to most, but these banks pump in a lot in the ways of rents, taxes, employment, and just a physical presence. What we are left with are the service businesses (hair/nail, cafes, & restaurants). The profit margins on these places is razor thin and it’s why they turn over frequently.
No amount of increased parking is going to change anything.
The former council members who pushed and got extensive apts and changed master plan to allow for more than 25 units per acre were game changers all right. Same council people paved the way literally for the coming parking garage that will change the character and destroy the charm of the Village forever. There should be statues of the three of them to commemorate their revolutionary achievements. The smaller garage passed by the currant council is not the original accomplishment/ innovation. It is a mere follow-up.
Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood Police officer was named as one of eight New Jersey police officers last year who failed random drug test, after a random testing policy was put in place across the state .
According to sources the tests uncovered law enforcement officers using drugs like marijuana, cocaine and the powerful prescription opioid painkiller oxycodone. The mandatory drug testing policy for all law enforcement officers was enacted in March by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal .
Ridgewod NJ, concerns have been raised over poor Optimum phone and internet ‘service’ with frequent outages in the area from North Monroe to Heights Road . Many neighbors have the same issues, and nothing is being done. This appears to be limited to a particular ”node”. We are not sure how many subscribers are on each ‘node” whether its 100 or 1000 .
While many including this blog have become very dependent on the internet to function , the real issue is if you can not call 911, Police, Fire Department or an ambulance .Most people have a cell phones, but many older residents do not so if someone falls on the floor, and is incapacitated bad service could delay help and perhaps lead to a tragedy. If you are in the area calling the Optimum ,Retention Department when they open up at 9am. 877-936-4778 might help.
Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire department, and Ridgewood EMS rushed to aid an injured worker who had fallen two (2) stories inside of a new home being constructed in the 300 block of North Monroe Street, Ridgewood on Monday morning, 01/21. The victim landed in the home’s basement and was removed by a cadre of firefighters via a window well. He was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital accompanied the patient in the ambulance.
As per Village Code 222-1, the use of power tools for commercial purposes is prohibited on holidays, and MLK Day is specified as one of those holidays.
Ridgewood NJ, All Village of Ridgewood offices will be closed Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no sanitation or recycling pickup. The Police Department will be open.
January 20, 2019 – 4:00 p.m. – Gospel concert at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 399 South Broad Street, Ridgewood
January 21, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. – MLK Celebration – United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood – The theme is Lift Every Voice, Now, More Than Ever. The guest preacher will be Rev. Gregory Jerome Jackson and the guest speaker will be Ms. Nancy Giles.
January 21, 2019 – All Village offices will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. There will be no sanitation or recycling pick up and the Recycling Center will also be closed on this day. The Police Department, on the second floor of Village Hall, will be open on this holiday.
Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, has announced that due to severe weather conditions the next few days the Adoration Chapel will close from 6:15 pm Saturday night and will not reopen till Tuesday January 22nd .
Also sinners get a one day reprieve due to the Martin Luther King Holiday as well as the weather situation CONFESSION has been cancelled Monday night .
Ridgewood NJ, We are going to experience a snow and ice event this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting approximately 2 to 5 inches of snow and sleet. There is a high chance of roadways freezing tonight and tomorrow night, due to temperatures falling into the single digits, especially on Sunday night, with below zero degree wind chills, which will cause a hard freeze. Please stay off the roads, so that our crews can do their work. Overnight parking on the street will not be allowed on both Saturday, January 19th and Sunday, January 20th.
New Jersey deserves everything that happens to it. The voters keep electing Menendez and the worst type of crony politicians possible. Then, we’re supposed to be shocked when Hudson County Machine Bob has a fresh new dye job and is on a beach in PR with a bikini-clad hottie? We’re doomed!
Ridgewood NJ, To help retirees find a safe, enjoyable and wallet-friendly place to call home, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 46 key metrics. The data set ranges from adjusted cost of living to weather to quality of public hospitals.
“Beyond his tremendous accomplishments as a player and coach, Mel Stottlemyre was beloved for his class, dignity and fighting spirit. His contributions to different eras in our history guided us through difficult times and brought us some of our greatest all-time success. As a result, Mel’s popularity transcended generations, all of whom thought of him as their own. His plaque in Monument Park will forever serve to celebrate the significance of his legacy.”
“His passing is a tremendous loss to the Yankees and all those in the baseball community, and we extend our deepest condolences to Mel’s wife, Jean, and the entire Stottlemyre family.” – Hal Steinbrenner
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Ridgewood NJ, Mel Stottlemyre a former Ridgewood resident and Yankee ace has died at 77 . Councilwomen Bernie Walsh remembers her neighbor used to babysit for the Stottlemyre’s . When I was perhaps 9 or 10 maybe even younger , I remember him chatting several times with my grandfather and my grandfather would often say he was a “class act”.
Stottlemyre was called up by the Yankees in midseason in 1964, Stottlemyre went 9–3 to help the Yankees to their fifth consecutive pennant while being on the cover of The Sporting News. In the 1964 World Series, Stottlemyre faced Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals three times in the seven-game Series. Stottlemyre bested Gibson in Game 2 to even the series, and got a no-decision in Game 5, but lost the decisive Game 7 as the Cardinals won the Series.
“Here’s a 21-year-old kid nobody knew coming out of nowhere with this great arm and super control who has all the confidence — not a big head, mind you, but a quiet self-assurance — of a Whitey Ford,” his teammate Tom Tresh was quoted as saying in the oral history “Bombers” (2002), by Richard Lally
Stottlemyre spent his entire pitching career as a New York Yankee 1964-1974 , in what the NYTimes called the “lean years”. He was named to the American League’s (AL) roster for the 1965 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, though he did not appear in the game. He won 20 games in the 1965 season, and led the AL with 18 complete games, 291 innings pitched, and 1,188 batters faced. He appeared in the 1966 MLB All-Star Game. He led the league with 20 losses.Stottlemyre won 20 games in the 1968 and 1969 seasons.
Stottlemyre threw 40 shutouts in his 11-season career, the same number as Hall of Fame lefty Sandy Koufax, which ties for 44th best all-time. Eighteen of those shutouts came in a three-season span from 1971-73.The Yankees released Stottlemyre before the 1975 season. Stottlemyre retired with 164 career wins and a 2.97 ERA.
Known as a solid-hitting pitcher, on July 20, 1965, Stottlemyre once hit a rare inside-the-park grand slam. On September 26, 1964, he recorded five base hits in five at bats.
Ridgewood NJ, in time for Restaurant Week the central business district welcomes a new restaurant Felina and according to Mayor Ramon Hache, ” Food, drinks and service were amazing. Thank you Chef Anthony Bucco @chefabucco and staff.”
The Opening was a hit with patrons who like the mayor raved over the food and service.
Felina is located in the old Citizens bank or Bank of America building which formally housed “FISH” . On their Facebook page Felina is described as the first collaboration between Frank Cretella and Chef Anthony Bucco and the newly formed hospitality group, Eat Drink Celebrate.
The culinary experience will center around the Agricultural harvest of the Garden State, and the culinary influence will be drawn from the traditions of Italy.
The bar program at Felina, will reinforce the appeal and glamour of cocktails with a nod towards the classics. The well selected wine list will focus on small producers from both the new and old world.
The architectural elements paired with the unconventional bank setting will be provide the perfect memorable backdrop to any experience.
54 East Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, New Jersey Get Directions m.me/FelinaRestaurant Call (551) 276-5454
With all this noise about parking what happens to an individual with a handicapped card or plate? Because of the EXTREMELY limited amount of handicapped parking, where are we supposed to go? Particularly since many of us don’t have a download app on our phones?
RESTAURANT WEEKS START: January 13-17, 2019 January 20-24, 2019 January 27-31, 2019 Sunday-Thursday Check below for participating restaurant and details –
Valley Hospital presents in partnership with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Winter Restaurant Week 2019!For fifteen days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood or in your home.
Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $30.19. Call the restaurant for selections and reservations.
Participating Restaurants Pearl Restaurant- 201-857-5100
White Maple Café-201-4471953
Raymonds-201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse-201-444-1922 Lunch only
Bareburger-201-528-5133
Office Tavern & Grill-201-652-1070
FINCA-201-444-1199
Cravings Tapas Bistro-201-857-8533
Park West Tavern-201-445-5400
Latour-201-445-5056-Lunch only and M-Thr., weeks of 1/20-1/24, 1/27-1/31.
Jacks Lobster Rolls-973-800-7400
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine-201-251-8686
Piccolo Bistro Italian- 201-882-1111
Santoni’s Pizza- 201-389-6810
Smoked 2Go- 201-447-6653-call for times open
Steel Wheel Tavern- 201-882-1800
Truly Sichuan- 201-857-3830
It’s Greek to Me Two dinners for $30.19- 201-612-2600
Sweet Treats: Ben&Jerry’s-201-689-1122 Ice Cream by Mike-201-343-4514 Kilwins-Ridgewood-201-445-4837
