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Ridgewood, NJ – During last night’s Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood resident and employee Jason Goodrich was recognized with a Certificate of Heroism for his extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a workplace emergency at the Village Recycling Center.
Every first Friday of the month, traders focus on one key event: Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data. Let’s explore the psychology behind why NFP days turn cautious traders into risk-takers.
The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report, often referred to as NFP meaning, is released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This report offers a snapshot of the U.S. labor market’s health by revealing how many jobs were added or lost in the previous month, excluding farming, government, and a few other sectors. Traders look to the NFP as a crucial economic indicator, as it offers a snapshot of employment trends and is often seen as a proxy for overall economic strength.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump took aim at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Tuesday, telling him to “focus on being a DJ” instead of running one of Wall Street’s most powerful investment banks.
Continue reading Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to ‘Stick to DJing’ Amid Tariff Dispute
A clean home is often associated with good hygiene, comfort, and visual appeal. But beneath the sparkle of organized shelves and spotless floors lies a deeper benefit—mental wellness. The relationship between a tidy space and a clear mind is more than a comforting concept; it’s backed by behavioral psychology and increasingly recognized in everyday life.
Many people struggle to find balance in a world that demands constant multitasking. From packed schedules to digital overwhelm, our minds are rarely at rest. What we often overlook, however, is the impact of our physical environment on our emotional state. This is where house cleaning services go beyond aesthetics, offering peace of mind as much as polish.
Continue reading Cleaning for the Mind: How a Tidy Home Supports Mental Wellness
If you’ve ever wondered what your dog is really thinking during their stay at a dog daycare, you’re not alone. Dogs may not speak our language, but they communicate constantly—through their tails, posture, eyes, ears, and even how they move. Understanding dog body language isn’t just for professional trainers; it’s something every pet owner can learn, especially when evaluating how their pup is adapting to group play environments.
Continue reading Decoding Dog Body Language in Daycare: What Those Tail Wags Really Mean
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TEANECK, NJ — A Bergen County jury has awarded Teaneck Police Officer Glenn Coley more than $2.1 million after he alleged he was targeted and retaliated against for exposing excessive force within his department.
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PATERSON & PROSPECT PARK, NJ — A major 30-inch water main break near Hinchcliffe Stadium has left thousands of residents in Paterson and Prospect Park under a boil water advisory, the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) announced Friday.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department has received a limited supply of free radon test kits — and they’re going fast. Residents can call 201-670-5500, ext. 5503 to reserve a kit and take the first step toward safeguarding their home and family from the dangers of radon exposure.
Continue reading Free Radon Test Kits Available in Ridgewood — Protect Your Home and Health Now
There was a time when hiring cleaning services was considered a luxury reserved for the affluent. Today, that perspective is quickly fading. With busy lifestyles, growing responsibilities, and an increased focus on health and well-being, professional cleaning is becoming a practical, even necessary, part of modern living.
Rather than being seen as an indulgence, routine cleaning support is now recognized for its functional and emotional value. For individuals and families alike, outsourcing cleaning tasks allows for better time management, improved quality of life, and a healthier indoor environment.
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Washington DC, the accuracy of the nation’s jobs reports is under fire after President Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on Friday afternoon. The decision followed a bombshell downward revision in the July jobs report—slashing earlier estimates for May and June by roughly 250,000 jobs.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Water has taken a major step forward in its $150 million system-wide PFAS mitigation project, with the recent delivery of four enormous Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels—the second-largest size manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corp.—to the Wortendyke PFAS Treatment Facility in Midland Park. The facility remains on schedule to begin operations by December 2026.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a sweeping 335-page report released yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard concluded that the catastrophic 2023 implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible—which killed all five people on board—was the direct result of “avoidable engineering failures” and a systemic disregard for safety standards by the company.
Continue reading US Coast Guard Report: OceanGate Titan Implosion Was “Entirely Preventable”
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RIDGEWOOD — In a surprising turn, members of the Ridgewood Village Council are moving forward with a plan to purchase the former Warner Theater property, located at 190 East Ridgewood Avenue, a landmark building in the heart of downtown.
Continue reading BREAKING: Ridgewood Looks to Buy Historic Warner Theater Property
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — A rare seismic event shook parts of northern New Jersey on Saturday night, August 2, when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which occurred around 10:22 p.m., was shallow, making the shaking more widely felt throughout the region — including New York City, Westchester, and Rockland County in upstate New York.
