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New Report Shows NJ Family Caregivers Have Provided More Than $17 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

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Ridgewood NJ, the unpaid care provided by the 1 million caregivers in New Jersey is valued at more than $17 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is more than a $4 billion increase in unpaid contributions since the last report, which was released in 2019, further demonstrating that family caregivers have earned some financial relief.

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NOAA: It’s Official ,La Niña is over!

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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for spring La Niña is over , meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed.

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Anti War Art

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War can have a devastating effect on people and the economy. Throughout human civilization, it is estimated that various wars have together killed about a billion people. Apart from death, war also causes injury, disability, malnutrition, illness, depression, anxiety, and PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It breaks families by taking away men from their wives. It can cause both material and psychological damage.

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Two Crosswalks Needed on Very Busy Ridgewood Avenue Across from the Duck Pond

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by Francis Geraghty

Ridgewood NJ, in a few months as the weather improves workers from medical buildings including 1200 east Ridgewood Avenue & other nearby buildings on south side of the avenue will once again risk their lives crossing this busy avenue to get to the wild duck pond to walk or eat lunch, It reminds me of young sea turtles in Cosumel Mexico dashing from their nests to the nearby ocean while trying to avoid being picked off by hungry birds overhead.  Two painted or lit up cross walks across this very busy Ridgewood avenue at the entrance and exit to the wild duck pond would be a great way to help pedestrians crossing back and forth.

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Oak Street Crash Wipes out a Fire Hydrant, and Damages Utility Pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) summons was issued in connection with a single vehicle Friday afternoon, 03/10, crash in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood that wiped out a fire hydrant, and damaged a utility pole. The vehicle’s 86 year old driver refused medical attention. Ridgewood firefighters mitigated a crash related utility spill before the vehicle was towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control. PSE&G Electric Division and Ridgewood Water Company personnel were also on the scene.

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.  A coastal storm also has potential to bring significant snowfall, mainly from late day Monday into Tuesday.

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Ridgewood Village Council Accused of Being Obsessive Over Schedler Property

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Ridgewood NJ, the Deputy Mayor was WHITE HOT Wednesday night.  After a resident suggested that the Council Majority was being OBSESSIVE about finding a way to shoehorn a huge field onto Schedler she retorted with the following:

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History of a Village: Meet Florence who Married to August Schedler

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Ridgewood NJ, The Smith family in 1920 photo at West Saddle River road house. Florence standing in the middle would later move on and get married to August Schedler.

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How to Pack for a Last-Minute Move

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Moving can be a stressful and time-consuming process, particularly when you need to pack up your entire home at the last minute. But with the right strategy and mindset, packing for an urgent move doesn’t need to be stressful or difficult. In this article we’ll give you tips and tricks for successful last-minute packing when ordering professional moving teams like https://trustanalytica.com/us/ca/san-francisco/best-moving-companies. Continue reading How to Pack for a Last-Minute Move

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La Lanterna in Ridgewood Sets Grand Reopening Date

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Ridgewood NJ, La Lanterna at 29 West Ridgewood Avenue is nestled in the heart of Ridgewood. La Lanterna is a family owned restaurant offering Italian Mediterranean cuisine. After a renovation the grand reopening this coming Tuesday, March 14th! . “We are all so happy to be back and can’t wait to see you!”

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The Ridgewood Art Institute 43rd Annual Open Juried Show March 5th Closing Reception

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Ridgewood NJ, over $5000 in awards were presented to accepted applicants at The Ridgewood Art Institute 43rd Annual Open Juried Show March 5th Closing Reception.

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​​How Does Temporary Buildings Planning Permission Impact Your Project?

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One of the things you must consider before beginning construction and installation of your temporary building is planning permission. To determine whether planning permission is necessary or not, a few factors must be taken into account. This article will cover them in great depth.

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3.7 Million New Jerseyans Are Self-Described ‘Survivalists’

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  • 14% are preparing for an international conflict.
  • 1 in 3 said recent news about Chinese spy balloons has prompted them to ‘prep’.
  • Interactive map showing the no. of survivalists in each state. 

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Ridgewood NJ, Hollywood has long captivated audiences with blockbuster movies centered around apocalyptic events such as Armageddon, Deep Impact, The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day, and Mad Max. However, it seems that the possibility of such catastrophic events happening in real life has prompted millions of people to actively plan and prepare for them. These preparations are no longer confined to the realm of fiction, but rather a response to the very real threats facing our world today.

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