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Ridgewood Board of Education Candidates Cancel Coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th

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“In light of this weeks announcement declaring a State of Emergency in New Jersey due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the rapidly evolving events, we feel it is prudent to cancel the coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th. Given the anticipated turnout, the dialogue would have been robust and lively, but safety is obviously a top priority.”

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Meets with Bergen County Association of School Administrators

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following statement concerning the status of Bergen County’s 75 school districts:

“Today I hosted a meeting with Executive Leadership of the Bergen County Association of School Administrators (BCASA) to discuss the possible transition from on-site learning to off-site distance learning.  In conjunction with the Bergen County Health Officer, further updates will be forthcoming either later today or into tomorrow regarding the status of all Bergen County’s 75 school districts. We are confident in the ability of Bergen’s teachers, staff and administrators to take action as necessary.”

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Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus . On the Facebook page ,” It Takes a Ridgewood Village”  resident Anne LaGrange Loving  mentioned that at Wednesday”s Village council meeting Library Director Nancy Greene  commented on precautions , “Last night Nancy Greene explained to me that the Ridgewood Library is wiping down all high-contact surfaces every two hours with disinfecting wipes. This includes railings, banisters, door handles, table tops, keyboards. She is not under any sort of mandate; she is simply being proactive to keep the library patrons safe. Thank you Nancy Greene.”

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Wall Street Doesn’t Get its Bail Out

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Ridgewood NJ, The financial press continues to say so many on Wall Street wanted to hear more ,clearly Wall Street was looking for another bailout from the President Trump. The media hysteria seems to be driven by the financial press who are promoting globalism, socialism , elitism ,China and Islam .Don’t laugh remember Mike Bloomberg’s  Mosque in ground zero .

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Remarks by President Trump in Address to the Nation on Threat of Coronavirus

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THE PRESIDENT:  My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response to the
coronavirus outbreak that started in China and is now spreading throughout the world.

Today, the World Health Organization officially announced that this is a global pandemic.

We have been in frequent contact with our allies, and we are marshalling the full power of the federal government and the private sector to protect the American people.

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Fatal Accident Wednesday Morning on Garden State Parkway in Twp of Washington

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Twp of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington police are reporting that one person died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday morning.

Sang Nam, 53, of Hillsdale died in the crash when her car was struck as it sat in the express lanes at the Pascack Valley Toll Plaza in Washington Township.

The fatal crash happened around 5:53 a.m. on the Garden State Parkway southbound in Bergen County.

The left and center lanes were blocked. Traffic North of the accident was backed up during the morning commute.

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McCann Wins Bergen County Republican Organization Policy Committee Recommendation

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Hackensack NJ, longtime Republican activist and attorney John McCann scored an impressive victory over four other opponents on Wednesday night as he earned an overwhelming victory at the Bergen County Republican Organization Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday night.  McCann outpaced his closest competitor by a substantial margin of almost two to one.

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New Jersey Racing Commission Uncovers Alleged International Conspiracy to Dope horses with Performance-enhancing Drugs

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East Rutherford NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Racing Commission announced today that the State has suspended the horse racing licenses of seven New Jersey license holders indicted in connection with an alleged international conspiracy to dope horses with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).

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Ridgewood Parks & Recreation : An Introduction to Beekeeping!

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Ridgewood Parks & Recreation**NEW DATE** for An Introduction to Beekeeping! A few spots left!
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Ridgewood NJ, Join Ridgewood Parks & Recreation on Sunday, April 5th, 11:30am to 3:30pm at The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood for this half-day seminar taught by Frank Mortimer, Certified Master Beekeeper and author of “Bee People and the Bees They Love”. This seminar is designed for people that have never kept bees before, are thinking about keeping bees, and want to learn more. The cost is $50 for Ridgewood Residents and $75 for non-residents. Please see the attached flyer for all details.
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NJ Higher Education Secretary Announces Coronavirus Guidance for Colleges, Universities

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Trenton NJ, With 23 novel coronavirus cases now identified in New Jersey — including one associated death — Higher Education Secretary Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis today announced guidance specific to colleges and universities that includes considerations for institutions as they make decisions that impact campus life.

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Ridgewood League of Women Voters to Host Ridgewood Board of Education Candidates Forum

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood League of Women Voters will hold a forum for candidates who are running for the Ridgewood Board of Education  .  Voting for the Board of Education and the $115 Million Ridgewood school budget will be held on April 21st 2020.

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Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Ridgewood adds a New “Immune boosting Menu”

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Ridgewood NJ, Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine on Oak Street in Ridgewood has rolled out a new “Immune boosting Menu”. Lisa has also added a have new free delivery service for people who don’t want to leave their house. If you join the email list you will receive 10% off your order plus other specials to come out in Spring and Summer.

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases : “the Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold”

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Ridgewood NJ, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website , the Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold, in people. However, three times in the 21st century coronavirus outbreaks have emerged from animal reservoirs to cause severe disease and global transmission concerns.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco : 10 Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Bergen County

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today announced that there are 10 “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 identified in the County by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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ARREST MADE INVOLVING RIVER VALE “SPRAY SANITIZER” CASE

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River Vale NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today two enforcement matters relating to the alleged sale of a dangerous “spray sanitizer” at a 7-Eleven in River Vale.  Prosecutor Musella announced that MANISHA BHARADE (DOB: 06/11/1972; married; owner of 7-Eleven) of Wood-Ridge, NJ was charged with Endangering The Welfare Of A Child and Deceptive Business Practices.  At the same time, Attorney General Grewal announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) opened an investigation into the store’s practices regarding the sale and promotion of health and sanitation products offered by the store since the emergence of the coronavirus outbreak.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the River Vale Police Department under the direction of Chief Sean Scheidle.

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