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Navigating Nightlife with Rideshare: A Safer Alternative to Drinking and Driving

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As the sun dips below the horizon and the city’s lights begin to twinkle, the allure of nightlife beckons. Whether it’s a night out with friends, a romantic dinner, or a lively concert, the excitement of evening entertainment is undeniable. However, with great revelry comes a great responsibility – ensuring a safe journey home. The age-old dilemma of “Should I drive after a few drinks?” has plagued many a partygoer. Fortunately, in this modern age, we have a game-changer at our fingertips: rideshare services. In this blog post, we’ll explore how rideshares have become the go-to, safer alternative to drinking and driving, allowing you to enjoy the nightlife without jeopardizing your safety or others. Let’s dive in!

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5th Starbucks Location Unionized in New Jersey

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Succasunna NJ, with a 17-4 vote, workers at the Succasunna Starbucks store, located in Morris County at 401 Route 10, in the Succasunna and Ledgewood sections of Roxbury, voted to unionize, making it the fifth store in the State of New Jersey to do so.

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Kia and Hyundai Have Released Software Upgrades Designed to Counter Surge in Auto Thefts

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Ridgewood NJ, in response to a surge in thefts involving Hyundai and Kia models, Kia and Hyundai have released software upgrades designed to counter these incidents. These thefts specifically focus on vehicles without push-button ignitions and advanced anti-theft systems. Owners of Hyundai and Kia models are encouraged to visit links below:

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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Starts Late Summer Crack Down on Drunk Driving

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Ridgewood  NJ, with the end of summer approaching, the Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of enhanced enforcement efforts to combat impaired driving in New Jersey. Grant funding from HTS will be used to mobilize law enforcement agencies throughout the state to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints and take alcohol and drug impaired drivers off our roadways.

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Ridgewood Water Replaces 16 Lead Service Lines on Beechwood Road

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Ridgewood Nj, in 1976 McGraw-Hill published Erma Bombeck’s The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank, which became a best-seller ,but according to Ridgewood Water the grass is already starting to fill in the patchwork of 16 Lead Service Lines replaced on Beechwood Road in Ridgewood over the last week. Ridgewood Water thanks  residents for their patience with this temporary inconvenience as our distribution crews install lead free materials in our distribution system. Thank you to the paving contractor, Tilcon, for working with us to ensure we leave this part of the road freshly paved and smooth for years to come.

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After a Rain Out “The Nerds” will Come Back to Ridgewood Wednesday October 4 at 7:30 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, in 2022 The Nerds Wrapped up the Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Season . The band is planning to return to the Kasschau Memorial Shell to give a free concert in October after heavy rains forced the cancelation of the show on August 10th . The rain date concert will take place at the Kasschau Memorial Shell, on Wednesday October 4 at 7:30 p.m.

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Taekwondo All In is a Professional Taekwondo School that Teaches Olympic Style Sparring and Sport Poomsae in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Taekwondo All In is a Professional Taekwondo school that teaches Olympic style sparring and Sport poomsae. We send athletes to competitions of various level ranging from regional to international. They recently went to Jacksonville Florida on July 6th to July 10th to compete at the USATKD National Taekwondo championship and have earned 1 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

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Parking in the Village of Ridgewood Brings Out the Best in People

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Ridgewood NJ, a motorist who returned to his vehicle and found a parking summons affixed to it tracked down the responsible Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Agent (PEO) on Friday afternoon, 08/18, and dumped a full glass of soda through the open driver’s side window of the agent’s official vehicle. The incident occurred on Chestnut Street in Ridgewood, near East Ridgewood Avenue. A Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer and Patrol Supervisor responded quickly to assist the Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Agent , but the perpetrator had fled prior to their arrival. A copy of the summons issued will be used to identify & charge the suspect. The Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Agent was uninjured. Clearly someone acted before thinking about the consequences.

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MEDICARE IS PAYING OUT A LOT OF MONEY ANNUALLY TO FRAUDULENT DOCTORS & CLINICS—–NO QUESTIONS ASKED

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Ridgewood NJ, we reported earlier that in June, the FTC warned about scammers stealing people’s Medicare numbers and billing Medicare for COVID-19-related services (and other things) that they sometimes got — and sometimes didn’t. The difference now? You might be getting the bill instead of Medicare. That’s because after May 11th, when the COVID-19 Health Emergency officially ended, Medicare and other health insurance plans stopped paying for many at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. Once Medicare denies payment, those scammy companies could come back with a bill in your name.

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Former Climate Change Activists Blows the Whistle of the ,Climate Change Industrial Complex

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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Judith A. Curry, a former National Research Council member of the Climate Research Committee and a former scientist at Georgia Tech, used to be toasted by climate change activists. In 2005  she wrote an influential paper in Science magazine warning that hurricanes were likely to become more intense as a result of climate change. “I was treated like a rock star,” she recalls.

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Paving Update from the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Northern Parkway between Linwood Ave and Franklin Turnpike will be paved Friday 8/18/23 including Allen Place and Eldon Court .
North Monroe St between Monte Vista and west Glen will be milled Friday 8/18/23 and paved Monday 8/21/23.

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These Employee Appreciation Ideas Will Significantly Boost Retention

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In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, where talent retention is a critical factor for organizational success, fostering a culture of employee appreciation has emerged as a game-changer. The traditional notions of a paycheck and a corner office no longer suffice to retain top-tier talent. Instead, it’s the little gestures that go a long way in keeping employees motivated, dedicated, and deeply connected to their workplace. In this dynamic blog post, we delve into a treasure trove of ingenious employee appreciation ideas that transcend the mundane, igniting a new spark in your retention strategies. Let’s jump into the list. 

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Northern Parkway Milling and Paving to Begin August 17th in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the  Village Manager Keith Kazmark milling and paving work will begin starting with milling on Northern Parkway on August 17 from Linwood to Franklin Turnpike and ending with paving on August 18th .

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Ridgewood Police Department: Attempted Vehicle Break-ins in the Area of Norgate Drive and East Saddle River Road

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Attempted Vehicle Theft
Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department on Wednesday August 16th  at 3:30AM The Ridgewood Police Department received a report of persons attempting to break into vehicles in the area of Norgate Drive and East Saddle River Road. Patrol units responded and located the suspect vehicle believed to be stolen from another jurisdiction. A foot pursuit ensued of two suspects who fled the vehicle. A perimeter was established with the assistance of surrounding police agencies and the Ridgewood drone unit was deployed. After an extensive search of the area one of two suspects were taken into custody by a Paramus Police officer and the second is still at large.
Residents are asked to check security cameras and report any suspicious incidents to the Ridgewood Police Department 201-652-3900

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