
With its prime location within easy reach of Manhattan, not to mention its vibrant culture, diverse industries, and excellent transport links, New Jersey is an ideal place to set up a business.

With its prime location within easy reach of Manhattan, not to mention its vibrant culture, diverse industries, and excellent transport links, New Jersey is an ideal place to set up a business.

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Ridgewood NJ, Deanne J. Dunne, of Ridgewood, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 29th at the age of 56. Deanne was born in New York City on January 14th, 1966, daughter to Adelaide M. Jason and Ronald E. Jason, both deceased.

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Ridgewood NJ, December 18th – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Presented by the Jewish Community of Ridgewood, Temple Israel and JCC, and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey – Come and celebrate the lighting of the menorah, with live music and lots of goodies being given out, during this 10th annual event.

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Arts Council announces the winners of the 2022 Window Display Contest are Leonard Anthony Cleaners, Treat Me Sweet and Tabla.
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Trenton NJ, with the goal of ensuring safe travels for all drivers in New Jersey during the holiday season, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (“the Division”) announced the launch of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Campaign today. Grant funding from the Division will be used to mobilize law enforcement agencies throughout the state to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to take alcohol or drug impaired drivers off our roadways.
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Ridgewood NJ, it was a bit brisk but Mayor Susan Knudsen showed no fear as she was hoisted up the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree in the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree lighting ceremony. Cheers erupted along the Central Business District as the tree came to life. An overflow crowd gathered throughout East Ridgewood Avenue Friday evening to admire the dazzling decorations, enjoy the festivities ,browse vendors,and kick off the Christmas season at the annual Downtown for the Holidays . The Village of Ridgewood tree was a donation , cut and delivered by Downs Tree Service and the lights were donated by Daves Tree Service in Ridgewood.
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Continue reading Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus’ 2022 Gala Holiday Concerts

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Ridgewood NJ, Santa will be available to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes on December 3rd – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – at Columbia Bank, 60 South Broad Street.

Ridgewood NJ, in an era of white picket fences and manicured lawns, it’s safe to say that many Americans were known for the good relations they had with their neighbors. When they’re just across the yard, and you see them every day, it’s hard to not at least be civil. But maybe life was slower-paced back then, and people had the time to invest in good neighborly relations… because now, as life is busier and faster-paced, it’s getting harder and harder to be a good neighbor, or even take the time to get to know yours. Many Americans, therefore, are not particularly close with their neighbors.

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Ridgewood NJ, December 2nd – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – East Ridgewood Avenue, from Maple Avenue to Broad Street – The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays – Come to the East Side, the West Side, and all around the Central Business District for this family friendly annual event, where the streets are closed to vehicles on East Ridgewood Avenue, creating a pedestrian plaza from North Maple Avenue to Broad Street.

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care, according to new research released by Healthgrades. This achievement reflects The Valley Hospital’s outstanding clinical outcomes for Stroke Care and puts Valley in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.

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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the Superior Court of New Jersey granted a stay to the black bear hunt.
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Ridgewood NJ, The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland. Domestic actors and foreign terrorist organizations continue to maintain a visible presence online in attempts to motivate supporters to conduct attacks in the Homeland. Threat actors have recently mobilized to violence, citing factors such as reactions to current events and adherence to violent extremist ideologies. In the coming months, threat actors could exploit several upcoming events to justify or commit acts of violence, including certifications related to the midterm elections, the holiday season and associated large gatherings, the marking of two years since the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and potential sociopolitical developments connected to ideological beliefs or personal hostility. Targets of potential violence include public gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents.
https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/national-terrorism-advisory-system-bulletin-november-30-2022

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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJDOT , “Crosswalks are the safest place for people on foot to cross a road. However, while the law assigns pedestrians the right of way if they enter a crosswalk properly, it does not relieve pedestrians of the responsibility to keep alert and cross with caution. Here are answers to come commonly asked questions about crosswalks.” But maybe not so in the Village of Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Arts Council gives a big thanks to everyone involved in creating Ridgewood’s wonderfully joyful streetscape! Winners of the Ridgewood Arts Council Holiday Window Display Contest will be announced on Friday, December 2 at Downtown for the Holidays.