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Seven Restaurants in Bergen County Shut Down by NJDOL over Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance Since 2019 Including 2 in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, NJDOL’s Division of Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance has the authority to immediately halt work at any public or private worksite – both construction and non-construction – when an investigation finds evidence an employer has violated state wage, benefit or tax laws. Examples include: misclassifying employees as independent contractors; not having appropriate workers’ compensation insurance; failing to pay prevailing wage or overtime; or paying workers partially, late, or off the books.

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Why Camping Should Be on Your Bucket List: Embracing Nature’s Beauty

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Are you looking to get away and experience nature in a way that few can? Do you want an adventure with plenty of freedom to explore the great outdoors while still being close enough to hunker down for the night? If so, then camping is just the perfect activity for your bucket list. Camping offers the opportunity to be immersed in nature’s vast beauty without leaving behind all your modern amenities. Each destination sets its sights, terrains, and climate – making every trip unique and exciting. From breathtaking views of rugged mountain tops beneath starry skies to cozy nights cuddled up around a crackling fire; experiencing Mother Nature’s finest in solitude is not only special but extremely rewarding. So grab your tent or RV and get ready for an unforgettable journey amidst some of the boundary’s best-kept secrets!

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Ridgewood’s Newest Police Recruit Begins Training at the Bergen County Police Academy

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s newest police recruit, Shannon Greer! Shannon began training at the Bergen County Police Academy on Friday .

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Bergen County will be milling and paving Godwin Avenue and Linwood Avenue Over the Next Two Weeks in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced during the week that, “Many many more repaved roads to come!”

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July is Smart Irrigation Month

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Ridgewood NJ,  Smart Irrigation Month was an initiative kickstarted by the Irrigation Association with the aim of educating individuals regarding the benefits of smart irrigation technologies, products, and services. Amongst many examples of water wastage, one is directly associated with sprinklers — people turn on sprinklers but forget to turn them off! Therefore, the concept of smart irrigation was founded to ensure the right technology is being used at the right time.

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The Ridgewood Public Library: The Miracle Mets of 1969

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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 am in the Auditorium or on Zoom the Ridgewood Public Library presents the The Miracle Mets of 1969. Historian Rick Feingold takes us from the team’s humble beginnings in 1962 to their triumphant 1969 season as World Champions.

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Ridgewood resident and Onyx Equities Managing Partner John Saraceno in the Eye of the Political Storm Brewing over NJ Transit Two Gateway Center Lease

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Newark NJ, following what NJ Transit called a competitive procurement process, the unanimous approval of its Board of Directors and authorization to proceed by the Office of the State Comptroller, NJ TRANSIT has renewed its commitment to the City of Newark and its customers statewide, signing a 25-year lease to establish efficient, modern offices in Two Gateway Center, with a direct pedestrian connection to Newark Penn Station, the state’s busiest intermodal transit hub.

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The Summer is here and there is no better time to enjoy all the Village of Ridgewood has to offer

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Ridgewood NJ, saying the Summer is here and there is no better time to enjoy all the Village has to offer than these next few weeks . Mayor Paul Vagianos offered a big  shout out to Nancy Bigos, Director of Parks and Recreation and her staff, who have worked hard to ensure that Graydon Pool, one of Ridgewood’s best amenities, is fully staffed with lifeguards for the first time since the pandemic.   We’re one of the only communities that still has a natural-fed pool, one that helps create fond summer memories for so many families.

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Ridgewood Fire Department has been awarded a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department has been awarded $263,725 in federal funding from the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) after an arduous application process. These funds were specifically awarded to replace Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units that have reached their end of life.

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The Village of Ridgewood Has a New Police Chief

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Ridgewood NJ, at the end of June, Chief Jacqueline Luthcke retired from our force after more than 25 years of service to Ridgewood.  Police Captain Forest “Cenzo” Lyons was sworn in as Chief and took over on July 1.  A member of our department for 21 years, with deep roots in Ridgewood .

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Multiple downtown Ridgewood parking spaces needlessly blocked off every Sunday through Friday through October 9

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Ridgewood NJ, we’d like to know the name of the Village employee who decided it was okay to block off nine revenue-generating, premium parking spaces every Sunday through Friday so that the vehicle stop barriers used when the pedestrian plaza is set up on Saturday could be kept nearby.

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Vehicle Mishap Puts SUV on Front Lawn of Village of Ridgewood Home

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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported following a late Tuesday afternoon, 07/18, single vehicle crash at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Pershing Avenue, Ridgewood. The driver of a Mazda SUV veered off of the roadway, mounted a curb, rolled over a pedestrian crossing sign, and drove over a sidewalk before the vehicle came to rest on the front lawn of a nearby single family home. Despite evidence that the vehicle sustained significant crash related damage to its undercarriage, it was driven away on its own power. Ridgewood Police investigated the mishap.

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Falling Tree Branch Crushes Car in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, an adult couple from Rockland County, NY escaped injury when a large tree branch fell onto their Honda SUV late Tuesday afternoon, 07/18. The accident occurred in the 300 block of South Irving Street, Ridgewood. A tow truck removed the totaled SUV from the scene. Ridgewood Police responded to the incident.  No Injuries reported.

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Valley Hospital Director Elected to the Board of FMC Corporation

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Ridgewood NJ, FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced the election of Dr. Patricia Verduin to the company’s Board of Directors, effective July 17, 2023. She will serve on the Compensation and Organization Committee and the Sustainability Committee.

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