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Fourth of July Celebration Announces Tax Deductible Status

 

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. is now a 501(c) 3 organization.

Therefore your gift is 100% tax deductible. We will send you the approximate

acknowledgment letter for your tax purposes. If your company has a matching gift

program, your gift can be doubled.

 

Our Committee is pleased to announce that it will sponsor our 102nd celebration on

Wed., July 4, 2012. The theme of this year’s observation is “Born in New Jersey.”

 

Our theme, “Born in New Jersey”, is meant to include:

1. Famous people born here (but not limited to Bruce Springsteen and Frank Sinatra)

2. Things invented here (for example, Edison’s light bulb)

3. Events that occurred here that gave new direction to our country (Washington

Crossing the Delaware, Morristown encampment)

 

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the

civic section of the Woman’s Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to

create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. It has grown into one

of the largest celebrations in the New York City area and has been featured on CNN and

Good Morning America as well as local New York stations. The celebration was once

again named Best Parade and Fireworks by the readers of 201 Magazine.

 

Thanks to the dedication of citizens like you, our celebration continues to bring

patriotism and pride to Ridgewood. We are currently in the planning stages for what

we know will be a spectacular celebration, and it is vital that we have community

involvement. Because of generous support from the community, we have one of the

best small town July 4th celebrations, and if every family that enjoys the celebration

contributed just $10, the day’s expenses would be covered. Donations may be made

online at www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org or by mailing your check to P.O. Box 140,

Ridgewood, NJ 07451.

 

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by an all-volunteer

community group. All aspects of the Celebration including fireworks, bands, evening

performers, insurance, extra police and fire personnel, are funded by voluntary

participation from businesses and individuals as well as the sale of tickets to our

 

fireworks show. The Committee is not part of the Village of Ridgewood government and

receives no direct funding from the Village.

 

Additional information and answers to many of your questions can be found on the

Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration’s website at www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. Please

join with the Committee as we once again “Support the Tradition!”

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The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is proud to announce their theme for the 2012 celebration,“Born in New Jersey ”.

2012 Celebration Theme Chosen

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is proud to announce their theme for the 2012 celebration.  The theme will be “Born in New Jersey ”.  The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee will sponsor its annual celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

This year’s theme is “Born in New Jersey,” which includes:
1.  Famous people who were born here (including but not limited to Bruce Springsteen and Frank Sinatra)
2.  Things invented here (for example, Edison’s light bulb)
3.  Events that occurred here that gave new direction to our country (Washington Crossing the Delaware, Morristown encampment)
 Groups are encouraged to use this theme in the design of floats and other entries.

The purpose of the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the USA and its history and to honor American Patriots of all times.  For 2012, we would like to focus on the history of New Jersey.  We will celebrate the wonderful people, inventions and events that all came from our state.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism.   It has grown into one of the largest celebrations in the New York City area.

For many years the Readers of 201 Magazine have named our parade and fireworks as best in their Best of Bergen poll.  Additional information and answers to many of your questions can be found on the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee’s website at www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc., an all-volunteer community group. All aspects of this annual Celebration including fireworks, bands, evening performers, insurance, and police and fire personnel are funded by voluntary contributions from businesses and individuals.

Be a part of the Tradition – Participate in the parade, be a financial supporter or join the committee.

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>Municipal revenue struggles continue as Washington is slow to modify tax laws

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>COMMUTERS: NEW YORKERS WARNED TO EXPECT ROLLING POWER OUTAGES

Con Ed Warns of Power Problems As Tri-State Roasts in Heat Wave
Drink plenty of water and wear loose fitting clothing when possible.

The heat wave that claimed lives as it staggered across the nation has settled into the tri-state, pushing temperatures to 97 degrees Thursday in Central Park and a record-breaking 103 degrees in Newark, N.J.

It’s the sixth day of the scorching summer heat wave, and the heat is not expected to retreat until Sunday.

New Yorkers can expect temps above 100 degrees on Friday, possibly breaking more records, and the intense heat will sizzle through the weekend, with perhaps a bit of relief on Sunday.

Con Edison is warning customers to expect scattered outages for the next few days as the power grid is stressed at capacity. Con Ed said there were 49 active outages as of 10:30 p.m.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Mercury-Rising-Heat-Wave-Stretches-Into-Day-6-125943488.html

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>N.J. bruised, but not battered, in housing downturn, report says
Leslie Kwoh/The Star-Ledger

https://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/nj_bruised_but_not_battered_in.html

The housing boom and bust in New Jersey and surrounding areas proved milder than the rest of the nation, with homes here stabilizing at relatively higher prices, according to a report released yesterday by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.

Home values in the Garden State rose higher than the national average during the 2000 to 2006 boom period, but their ensuing decline was cushioned by a mature economy with fewer housing starts, according to the report, which also highlighted the New York and Connecticut markets.

“During this recession, the housing sector contributed less volatility to the regional economy than it did in much of the nation,” said William Dudley, the Fed’s president and CEO, during a quarterly press briefing yesterday.

In particular, Newark, Edison and Ocean City came out as “overperformers,” with home values in those towns soaring 12 percent to 17 percent during the boom years and falling less than 5 percent afterward. By contrast, homes in “boom-bust” cities like Phoenix, Miami, Las Vegas and Modesto, Calif., rose by a similar amount before plummeting 13 to 26 percent.

full story:
https://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/nj_bruised_but_not_battered_in.html