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Reading is On the Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, Bloomsbury, the book publisher behind the Harry Potter series, just raised its revenue expectations for its latest financial year to £260m, up from the previously expected £243m. That’s some 40% higher than the company managed just 2 years ago.

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Ridgewood Art Institute Sponsor Show

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute Sponsor Show is their biggest annual fundraiser. It is what keeps the lights on and maintains our beautiful building and grounds. Ridgewood Art Institute are respectfully requesting that ALL members donate at least one, if not two framed paintings towards this common goal. Another option is to become a Sponsor, yourself. For $275, you are guaranteed to go home the night of our Gala Drawing, with a gorgeous, framed painting.

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Former Yankee Star Roy White Will Appear at Bookends to sign his new book : “FROM COMPTON TO THE BRONX” on Wednesday April 12th

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Ridgewood NJ, Roy White long time NY Yankee Great: Two Time All Star & Member of 1977&78 World Series Championship Teams will sign: FROM COMPTON TO THE BRONX on Wednesday April 12th at 6pm.

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Ridgewood Doc Walk on March 25

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Ridgewood NJ, the Doc Walk is set for March 25 .  The Doc Walk was created to celebrating Dr. Sheeraz Iqbal who after a long battle with cancer Ridgewood resident Dr. Sheeraz Iqbal passed away .on Wednesday December 21st at 46 .Dr.  Iqbal specialized in Pediatrics. Dr. Iqbal is  and was affiliated with The Valley Hospital. “Doc” Iqbal, will be remembered as a legend of “The Dads’ Night Band” .

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What Should You Do After Being Injured In A Car Accident?

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If you’ve recently been injured in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of your next steps. The last thing anybody ever expects is that they will need a car accident lawyer . Fortunately, with the help of experienced legal professionals at your side, navigating the aftermath of an auto collision doesn’t have to add more stress and anxiety to this already difficult time. Whether it was a minor fender-bender or a major crash that totaled your car, taking heed of our advice will ensure that you get the compensation and justice you deserve following an automobile incident.

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$60k for new trash cans in Ridgewood – Pet project or not? – Here’s what we think

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Ridgewood NJ, Does Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron really think that anyone who’s been paying attention to Village Council business for the past few months actually believes the planned purchase new trash cans for $60k is something other than a pet project of Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd? Ms. Perron may hope the majority of Ridgewood’s taxpayers haven’t been paying attention, but The Ridgewood Blog’s staff certainly has been awake, especially with regard to the recent shenanigans of the Deputy Mayor and her three cohorts on the Council.

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Daisey Troop from Willard School visits the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, Officer Schumann was visited by a very enthusiastic Daisey Troop from Willard School today. Everyone had a great time touring the Police Department.

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Top Solutions For Storing Your Belongings If You Live In A Small Place

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If you live in a small place, storage can become a problem. You may not have the space to keep all your belongings and it can be hard to find creative solutions to store them. But don’t worry – there are plenty of great ways to keep everything organized without taking up too much room. Here are some top solutions for storing your belongings if you live in a small place.

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How To Find The Perfect Solution For Your Storage Needs

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Do you feel overwhelmed trying to find the perfect storage solution for your belongings? Whether you need a long-term option or something more temporary and affordable, plenty of options are available to you. However, not all storage solutions are created equal. Here’s what you should consider when looking for the right solution:

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The Valley Hospital Receives the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Valley among the top 10 percent of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. Earlier this year, The Valley Hospital was also named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2023 by Healthgrades.

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The Weimar Moment

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By Charles Stampul

We are in the early stages of a one hundred year inflation and what happened this week makes hyperinflation a fait accompli. The parallels between the US today and Germany 100 years ago are eerie. They include a global pandemic, an insane woke ideology, early stages of world war, and a cut-and-paste gold chart.

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“A bad situation” – Ridgewood Village Council agrees upon a 4.33% tax hike – Pet projects move forward

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Ridgewood NJ, not a bit of good news came out of Wednesday’s Village Council Budget Meeting, the last of several public meetings during which Council members discussed components of the proposed 2023 municipal budget.

Highlights of Wednesday’s distressing discussion:

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Ridgewood Home Hit by Car Just After Midnight Wednesday

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Ridgewood NJ, just after midnight this morning, a vehicle traveling west on Ridgewood Avenue, mounted the curb at Kenilworth Road, took out the signpost on the East corner, and traveled across Kenilworth and through the yard of 796 E Ridgewood Avenue, causing serious damage to the property.

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Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street Crash in Ridgewood Sends Driver to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,. the adult driver of an older model Toyota Highlander was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday evening, 03/14, collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill and disconnected the batteries of both damaged SUVs. Ridgewood PD investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel attended to the victim.

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