Category: Village of Rdgewood

Minute by Minute update on Government Shut down

Health law challenge threatens government shutdown
By ANDREW TAYLOR
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A conservative challenge to the president’s health care law has the federal government teetering on the brink of a partial shutdown.

https://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_BUDGET_BATTLE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-09-29-17-25-58

House Republicans say Dems trying to run out clock on government shutdown
By Julian Pecquet and Molly K. Hooper – 09/29/13 04:22 PM E

Trading in colorful metaphors just hours after sending a spending bill to the Senate, the conservative group, led by Republican Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-Wash.), accused Democrats of refusing to negotiate. The Senate and President Obama have vowed to reject the Republican’s effort to delay the president’s healthcare law by one year.

Read more: https://thehill.com/component/content/article/325377-house-republicans-say-dems-trying-to-run-out-clock-on-shutdown#ixzz2gMuEjXOv

Republicans toss insults at Harry Reid

By BURGESS EVERETT | 9/29/13 6:03 PM EDT

Washington’s shutdown blame game is already in full force – and the government isn’t even closed yet.

About 20 House Republicans gathered on the steps of the United States Senate on Sunday afternoon, a time usually reserved in the city for watching the Redskins. Instead, tourists gathered to watch Republican after Republican demanding that the Senate come back in session, accusing the Democratic controlled chamber of being “lazy” and Majority Leader Harry Reid of taking his ball and going home rather than negotiating with GOP leadership over the weekend.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/republicans-toss-insults-at-reid-97531.html#ixzz2gMuUIKus

Boehner Attacks Senate ‘Arrogance’ as Deadline Approaches

WASHINGTON–House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) issued a statement blasting Democrats for not reconvening the Senate sooner, in the latest round of recriminations over a rapidly approaching government shutdown.

https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/09/29/boehner-attacks-senate-arrogance-as-deadline-approaches/

ABC’s Jonathan Karl: ‘Chances of a Government Shutdown at 99.9%’

ABC is reporting that it is now almost certain Congress and the White House will not reach an agreement to avoid a government shutdown.

On Sunday’s This Week, ABC’s chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl said, “I would now put the chances of a government shutdown at 99.9 percent”

Read more: https://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2013/09/29/abc-s-jonathan-karl-chances-government-shutdown-999#ixzz2gMuy2kv1

Wall Street braces for volatility as shutdown seems likely

By Ryan Vlastelica | Reuters – 14 hours ago

By Ryan Vlastelica

NEW YORK (Reuters) – As a last-minute deal to resolve spending negotiations in Washington appeared less likely, U.S. stock investors braced for what had previously seemed remote: a shutdown of the U.S. government that could spark a major equity decline.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/investors-brace-volatility-shutdown-seems-likely-171152244–finance.html

2nd Annual CAREing Hearts Walk for CAH
Benefits CARES Foundation

CARES Foundation, a national organization supporting those affected by the genetic disorder Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), will hold its 2nd Annual CAREing Hearts Walk for CAH on September 28, 2013, in Ridgewood, NJ. Patients, health professionals, families and friends will gather at Wild Duck Pond Park for the 3 mile walk. The Walk will also include a Kids Fun Run and other activities for children. Registration starts at 9am and the Walk kicks-off at 10am. There will be music and raffle prizes too, including the chance to win an Ipad Mini. To register or for more information , visit our website at www.caresfoundation.org. click the following link: https://caresfoundation.kintera.org/NJWalk2013. Those who prefer not to walk can support the event by making donations and spreading awareness. More details are available on our website. This year’s sponsors include Capital One Bank, AFN USA, Almeida & Hudak Contractors, DaSilva Family, Gofman Family, LB Industries, and Raffuel Surety.

Proceeds from the event will benefit CARES’ programs including patient and medical education, research, centers of excellence, EMS protocols for adrenal insufficiency and other programs to benefit the CAH community. CARES Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is the only US organization that raises awareness, funds research and provides support for families affected by Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a life threatening adrenal disorder. CAH is a family of genetic disorders affecting the adrenal glands. In the severe form, it can lead to shock, cardiac arrest and death in newborns and emergency situations. The non-classical, milder form of CAH affects 1 in 27 to 1 in 1000 in the general population and can seriously affect quality of life, cause growth and pubertal problems in children, infertility in adults, and other long-term symptoms such as anxiety and depression. For more information on CAH, please visit: www.caresfoundation.org. CARES Foundation 2414 Morris Avenue, Suite 110 Union, NJ 0783 Telephone: 908-364-0272 or toll-free 866-227-3737 Fax: 908-686-2019 https://www.caresfoundation.org

photo by Boyd Loving

‘A big act’: Newark mayor’s ‘urban legends’
By Michael Gartland
September 21, 2013 | 8:06pm

Gunshots rang out between the red-brick apartment buildings at Pilgrim Village, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker ran to the noise. When Wazn Miller — the 19-year-old who was shot and bleeding — fell, Booker was there to catch him.
It was April 19, 2004. Just another day in Newark.

“It seemed like a whirlwind was going on around me, so much was flashing through my mind as I sat there just trying to hold this child as his breathing stopped,” Booker told an audience at Yale three years later. “The ambulance finally came, pushed me out of the way, ripped open his shirt where I now saw three gunshot wounds in his front, one in his side — and he was dead.”

Booker’s breathless retelling of Miller’s tragic end was meant to illustrate one of the “lowest points” in his life in the Brick City. It’s the type of story that has made him famous and wealthy, a national figure who pundits say looks increasingly “presidential” and will be, more than likely, New Jersey’s next US senator.

The only problem is, the story isn’t completely true.

https://nypost.com/2013/09/21/a-big-act-newark-mayors-urban-tall-tales/

Ridgewood Planning Board – Executive Session – 7PM – September 23

PLANNING BOARD

AMENDMENT TO MEETING SCHEDULE

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Executive Session – 7 PM

to Precede September 23, 2013 Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act,” please be advised that prior to the start of the September 23, 2013 Special Planning Board Work Session and Public Meeting which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Courtroom, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold an executive session at 7:00 p.m.

With the exception of Executive Sessions, all meetings of the Ridgewood Planning Board (i.e., official public meetings, work session meetings, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.

7:05 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. – Executive Session

7:35 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board

 7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. – Discussion re: Multi-family Housing and Mixed-use developments in and near the CBD.

photos by andres valenzuela photography— in Ridgewood: https://www.facebook.com/andresvalenzuelaphotography?directed_target_id=0

2013 Ridgewood Jazz & Blues Feast
September 18,2013
the Ridgewood Guild

Ridgewood NJ, On Sunday Sept 15 The Ridgewood Guild hosted its inaugural Jazz Feast. This one day event drew a crowd of over 2,000 people to Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right here in Ridgewood.

It was truly a happening in the park! A diverse selection of jazz musicians brought down the house. The show opened with jazz and blues songstress Antoinette Montague. She performed with Dave Chamberlain’s Band of Bones, giving her that big band sound that people just adore. Special guest guitarist King Solomon Hicks was pure joy. Antoinette was followed by front man Rob Paparozzi who’s jazz, rock, and blues harmonica playing was equally appealing. Rob has played with industry luminaries such as B. B. King, Whitney Houston, Carole King, and Cyndi Lauper to name a few. The show ended with a stellar performance by one of the industries most revered drummers, Winard Harper. Harper on drums with his band as back up was magical! A special guest appearance by the legendary Steve Turri made the day even more special.

16 of Ridgewood’s finest restaurants were on hand serving up some of the best food that our village has to offer. A Beer and Wine Garden was on hand with the Garden State’s Ventimiglia Vineyards and Kohler Distributing Co.

The Ridgewood Guild would like to thank The Valley Hospital, Park Avenue Saab, and Applebee’s/Shannon Rose for sponsoring our event.

https://www.facebook.com/ridgewoodguildnj

https://www.ridgewoodguild.com/

Ridgewood High School Rolls to a  53-7 Victory
September 15, 2013
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,  Scoring on its first eight possessions, Ridgewood got its football season off to a fast start, rolling over Kennedy High School , 53-7.

Tim Bonnano ran for three touchdowns, Jack Sabatini ran for two, and Quarterback Jamal Locke tossed two scoring passes in the  53-7 effort.

Sophomore fullback Cooper Telesco’s varsity debut included 94 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Maroon quarterback Jamal Locke completed 4-of-6 passes for a total 96 yards Connor VanCaugherty  had two catches for 61 yards and Doug Barnes had one for 25 yards ,both pulled in  touchdown receptions. Brice Joyner had two interceptions and Oliver Sippel had one. Eric Lewis had a team leading six tackles and one sack.

Ridgewood’s first team defense only allowed Kennedy’s offense  15 total yards. with Kennedy avoiding a shutout with 2:02 left in the fourth quarter when Nazier Wright caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Khalil McCaskill.

sourced : https://www.northjersey.com/sports/223726261_H_S__football_roundup__Ridgewood_cruises__53-7_3_TDs_lead_Ridgewood.html#sthash.Kxr3BKHD.dpuf

sourced: https://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-5235395322595510806/paterson-kennedy-7-at-ridgewood-53-football/

“To change a town’s master plan for this is ludicrous”

When in doubt, use logic. The Master Plan is the Planning boards reason out and to say no. The Master Plan is the logic for the Council and all involved just to say no.

The Master Plan is the reason and logical way out for all involved.

Sorry Valley, the Master Plan should not be changed and you have wasted a lot of peoples time and money for this ridiculous expansion in Ridgewood. I do not know why the better solution of expanding is no being talked more about in Paramus. Valley is not a hard luck case. You do not have to expand here to survive.

I find it amazing that we are even still entertaining this year after year.

The existing Master Plan should be enough to stop this just as it’s done in years past. Add next to a school and in a residential neighborhood…why is this still going on?

BIG NO TO VALLEYWOOD

Stop the Nonsense

photo by ArtChick

‘Total destruction’: Light of day reveals damage along Seaside boardwalk
Friday September 13, 2013, 8:19 AM
BY  KIM LUEDDEKE AND MATTHEW MCGRATH
STAFF WRITERS
The Record

Northjersey.com : News

‘Total destruction’: Light of day reveals damage along Seaside boardwalk

Friday September 13, 2013, 8:19 AM
BY  KIM LUEDDEKE AND MATTHEW MCGRATH
STAFF WRITERS
The Record
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Photos: Massive fire engulfs Seaside boardwalk

APP PHOTO/FOX 29
In this aerial image taken from video and provided by Fox 29, firefighters battle a raging fire on boardwalk in Seaside Heights, N.J.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
This frame grab from video provided by Fox 29 shows a raging fire in Seaside Park, N.J. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013.

“Total Destruction.” That’s how Fire Chief Brian Gabriel describes the scene along four blocks of the Seaside boardwalk that were ravaged by fire Thursday.

From Lincoln to Farragut Avenues. there is nothing left but burned out buildings, some still smoldering.

At a press conference this morning, the chief would not confirm how many businesses were destroyed in yesterday’s fire, which ravaged parts of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.

Power has largely been restored, except for the area directly around where the fire raged Thursday, Gabriel said.

No business owners are being allowed to return yet.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/Total_destruction_Light_of_day_reveals_damage_along_Seaside_boardwalk.html#sthash.Cadr1145.dpuf

‘Revenge porn’ victim tells story, fights for change
hursday – 9/12/2013, 12:15pm  ET

By Neal Augenstein

WASHINGTON – “It was completely devastating when I first found the pictures – I could feel myself go into shock.”

Holly Jacobs had no idea the racy photographs she’d shared with her boyfriend would be used against her in a publicly humiliating way after they broke up.

Yet, in 2009 a friend called to say Jacobs’ Facebook account had been hacked and a nude photo was online.

And it got worse.

“My photos and a video of me were up on a revenge porn website,” says Jacobs, who legally changed her name in the aftermath.

With her name, phone number and email address posted online, Jacobs was bombarded with unwanted attention.

Her photos and videos were even sent to her boss.

Revenge porn sites make no bones about why they exist.

https://wtop.com/256/3448919/Revenge-porn-victim-tells-story-fights-for-change

2012-13 PARENT SURVEY RESULTS ARE OUT

Last May the district conducted a comprehensive survey. Click below to see the reports.

https://board-of-education.ridgewood.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/files/group_files.phtml?gid=944840&parent=22339575&sessionid=e970186aac19c85fa542bbe7f21d201b