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Spot Light On First Responders: Ridgewood Police and Firefighters Quickly Extricate Driver Minutes Before Afternoon Dismissal of Local Elementary School

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Ridgewood NJ, a horrific motor vehicle crash with a rollover and an entrapment occurred in a busy intersection right next to a Trevell elementary school in Ridgewood just 15-20 minutes prior to the school’s afternoon student dismissal on Wednesday, 12/20. A maroon colored Subaru apparently T-Boned a while colored Nissan Rogue at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, causing the Nissan to roll over on its roof, trapping the driver inside. Ridgewood firefighters quickly extricated the driver, who was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. No other crash related injuries were reported. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police patrol officers and a patrol supervisor also responded to the incident and are investigating the collision.

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Homelessness in the United States has Reached its Highest Level Since Tracking Began in 2007

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Ridgewood NJ, the prevalence of homelessness in the United States has reached its highest level since the inception of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) tracking in 2007, with a record-breaking 653,104 individuals experiencing homelessness during the latest annual count.

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New “Verizon support “ Scam Hits Readers in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, reader says ,”This is a scam readers should be aware of”. The scam targets Verizon Wireless cellphone customers , lets call it the “Verizon support “ scam.
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Ridgewood Mayor and Council Unaware That Schedler Neighborhood Floods

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Vagianos, and Council majority, claim Schedler Property  is a perfect location for a field because there is no flooding. So why does this Village of Ridgewood notice state (once again) that the Schedler neighborhood floods?

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15 Ridgewood athletes Compete 2023 New York Governors Cup

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Ridgewood NJ, 15 Ridgewood athletes with Headmaster/Head coach Seongki kim and  Coach Abraham Lee from Taekwondo All In , located in 33 Chestnut st. Ridgewood, competed in the 2023 New York Governors Cup held in Queens College of NY on November 12th 2023, where over 700 athletes participated.

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The Perils of Overdevelopment in Flood Zones: A Looming Environmental Crisis in Ridgewood

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Overdevelopment in Flood Zones is a County wide problem

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Ridgewood NJ, over the past few decades, rapid urbanization and population growth have led to increased pressure on land use, often pushing development into vulnerable areas, including flood zones. While urban expansion brings economic opportunities and infrastructural advancements, the dangers associated with overdevelopment in flood-prone regions are becoming increasingly evident. This article delves into the environmental and societal perils of unchecked development in flood zones, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable land-use practices.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Ridgewood Police, Fire ,EMS, and OEM

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel were all kept very busy handling flooding related requests for service on Monday, 12/18. One (1) such request came from the owner of a black colored SUV whose vehicle began floating out of her driveway, which is immediately adjacent to the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. A small excavator parked in the same area was also affected. Ridgewood firefighters secured both vehicles to nearby tree trunks. As of 1100 hours on Monday, no storm related injuries had been reported.

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At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood Teens Gather to Embrace the Spirit of Giving

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Ridgewood NJ, last week at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, about 75 junior high or middle School teens (7th & 8th graders) gathered for two service events.

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Major League Pickleball and PPA Tour Announce Merger

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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour have officially merged, establishing a consolidated professional pickleball holding company. The merger, supported by a $50 million investment from SC Holdings and DC Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, also involves investments from PPA Tour owner Tom Dundon and existing MLP team owners.

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New Jerseyans Set to Guzzle 37.3 Million Eggnogs This Holiday Season

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  • And Americans are set to consume 1.2 billion eggnogs over the festive season. 
  • 2:42 p.m. is considered an acceptable time to drink the first eggnog of the day.
  • Interactive map showing how many spiked eggnogs are due to be consumed this festive period, by state.

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Ridgewood NJ, Eggnog isn’t just a festive drink; it’s a holiday tradition poured into a glass. It is a velvety concoction that marries the richness of cream and milk with the warmth of sugar and the complexity of beaten eggs. To this creamy base, a whisper of nutmeg and a generous measure of vanilla extract are often added. For those inclined to spirited versions, a pour of bourbon, rum, or brandy turns the drink into a toast-worthy treat.

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Members of Ridgewood Police, Fire and Central Dispatch Get Recognized

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Ridgewood NJ, during the Village council meeting on December 13th 2023 Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons Ridgewood Fire Chief John Judge and Central Dispatch Director Tom Pomroy handed out awards for a CPR save and a Child Birth.

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Ridgewood Community Donates to the Less Fortunate for Christmas

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Ridgewood NJ, community generosity for the Christmas season to help the less fortunate ,20 bags of toys, books, hats, mittens, scarves, jackets, beauty supplies and more were delivered to the Center for Hope and Safety. Food donations were donated to Social Services of Ridgewood and Vicinity.

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Ridgewood Police Department Welcomes Newest Police Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations the Village of Ridgewood’s newest Police Officer Shannon Greer on her graduation from the Police Academy . The Ridgewood Police Department is excited to welcome Shannon to their ranks.

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The National Weather Service Has Issued a Flood Watch For Sunday Afternoon to Monday Afternoon

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issues a FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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