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UPDATE: Male Bicyclist Struck and Critically Injured by a Passenger Vehicle at the Intersection of Prospect Street and Grove Avenue in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock  NJ, a male juvenile bicyclist was struck and critically injured by a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Prospect Street and Grove Avenue, Glen Rock early Saturday afternoon, 09/24. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. EMS support during transport was enhanced by an accompanying paramedic team from The Valley Hospital. Bergen County Sheriff’s officers and Ridgewood Police officers assisted with traffic control at/near the crash site. Police and Sheriff’s officers escorted the ambulance to Saint Joseph’s. The accident investigation is being conducted by Glen Rock Police. The driver of the passenger vehicle involved remained on the scene and was cooperating with police officers.

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Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day!

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Thank you New Jersey hunters and anglers for supporting the conservation of our state’s fish and wildlife resources

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Ridgewood NJ, revenue derived from hunting and fishing license and permit sales, as well as Federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program grants, directly supports the operation of our state fish hatcheries, stocking programs, enforcement of fish and wildlife regulations, habitat protection, research, wildlife management area maintenance, education programs and more.

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Customers are Stealing Shopping Baskets from NJ Supermarkets Instead of Buying Bags

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Ridgewood NJ, the law of unintended consequences strikes again. New Jersey has banned BOTH plastic bags and paper bags. Plastic straws can only be given out on request. This will help save the planet – or something like that.

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No Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries in Regular Garbage in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood provides rear yard garbage pickup to all residential homes. The garbage must be in containers, with lids on them. If residents choose to bring their garbage to the curb, the garbage must also be in containers, with a lid. The containers may not be placed on the curb prior to 5:00 p.m. on the night before the collection and must be placed no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. All containers must be removed from the curb and returned to the resident’s property no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day of collection. Residents placing garbage bags at the curb, that are not in a container, will receive a warning and then a summons, if the garbage bags continue to be put at the curb without a container, with a lid. Continue reading No Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries in Regular Garbage in the Village of Ridgewood

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Classic 1965 Porsche Wrecked in collision with a Minivan and a Utility pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a classic 1965 Porsche was wrecked when it collided with a minivan and a utility pole on Friday afternoon, 09/23, at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and Nagle Street, Ridgewood. Both drivers and a minivan passenger were transported by ambulances to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill in addition to providing EMT services. Ridgewood Police handled traffic control and investigated the crash. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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Man Found Unconscious after Bee Stings in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  according to Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke a 20-year-old man was rendered unconscious in a case of multiple bee stings Wednesday morning in the area of the Stop & Shop on Franklin Avenue .

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Only 22% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season

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Ridgewood NJ, September 22nd was officially the first day of autumn, and nearly half of Americans are happy it’s here.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 49% of American Adults say the arrival of fall puts them in a better mood. Just 10% say they’re in a worse mood because fall is here, while 37% say the change of seasons has no impact on their mood. By comparison, in March 2018, 63% said the arrival of spring put them in a better mood. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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What Makes Car Insurance So Expensive in New Jersey?

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New Jersey ranks pretty high in the states with the highest auto insurance rates. As of January 2022, the cost of full coverage in New Jersey averaged $1,891, which was 7% higher than the national average of $1,771.

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Crash in Ridgewood Send One to the Hospital with Serious Head injury

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Ridgewood NJ, a serious head injury resultant from a two (2) vehicle, Wednesday morning, 09/21, collision at the intersection of Cantrell Road and Highland Avenue, Ridgewood resulted in a momentary loss of consciousness for one (1) of the drivers, and required that he be transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for evaluation and possible treatment. Both heavily damaged vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police officers and Ridgewood  firefighters responded to aid the victim and to remediate a crash related fluid spill.

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Welcome to Ridgewood : Village Council Election , Master Plan Vote , and School Budget

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board Board agreed to carry the vote for the New Master Plan  to the planning board meeting set for October 4th. The October 4th vote conflicts with the Yom Kippur holiday and this prompted the board to consider moving the vote to October 18 if necessary.

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Will the Village of Ridgewood Join the growing List of Towns that are Banning Gas-powered Leaf Blowers

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Ridgewood NJ, in May Princeton, because of their new Sustainable Landscaping Ordinance, joined the growing list of towns that are banning gas-powered leaf blowers . Printon has banned their use from May 16, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The town is by no means unique in starting to protect residents, landscaping workers, and the environment from the noise and pollutants generated by two-stroke gas engines such as those used in gas leaf blowers.

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Flaws in NJ Temp Workers Bill Could Cause Further Job Loss

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Trenton NJ, the NJ Staffing Alliance (NJSA) requests that Governor Murphy conditionally veto the Temp Workers Bill of Rights A-1474/ S-511, to allow the fixing of several flaws that would place undue hardship on temporary staffing agencies and potentially force their closure and loss of jobs for thousands of temp workers.

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President Joe Biden Says the “PANDEMIC IS OVER”

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Ridgewood NJ, in an interview with “60 Minutes” at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, US President Joe Biden said he believes that the COVID-19 “pandemic is over” while simultaneously acknowledging that the disease continues to be a “problem.” Notably, a White House team that reviewed the transcript of the interview, which aired September 18 but was taped last week, did not alert its COVID-19 response team about the declaration, leaving senior federal health officials surprised and without a coordinated response for the immediate reactions. President Biden had not originally planned to make headlines on COVID-19, nor had he discussed an end to the pandemic with his health advisors. The day after the interview aired, US HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra supported the president’s comments, saying that effective vaccines, tests, and treatments put the nation on a better path than earlier in the pandemic and noted the administration is reviewing whether it will renew the national declaration of a public health emergency.

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New WalletHub Study : New Jersey Is 2022’s 5th Happiest State in America

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Ridgewood NJ, with 87% of Americans feeling “anxious” or “very anxious” about inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Happiest States in America, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary.

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School Bus Crash in Ridgewood Injuries Seven

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Ridgewood NJ, seven (7) injuries were reported in connection with a Monday afternoon, 09/19, crash involving a Ridgewood Public School bus and two (2) passenger vehicles at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. Five (5) crash victims were transported to local hospitals by multiple ambulances according to Ridgewood Emergency Services officials. All three (3) vehicles were heavily damaged and towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel rushed to aid the victims. Additional EMS support was provided by EMS units from The Valley Hospital.

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