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The Personal Electric Transportation Revolution

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Ridgewood NJ, electric-driven personal transportation has changed the whole complexion of mobility . Electric vehicles are very convenient to use and while the eco-friendly aspects are debated, personal electric vehicles are cost-effective and low power-consuming. The average car costs its owner  over $9,000 a year and while a car is great for the ego from a financial standpoint  it is probably the single worst investment you can make .

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Arming Yourself in the Battle Against the Spotted Lanternflies

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Ridgewood NJ, the war against the lanternfly is going to a whole new level . Many residents of the Garden State  are taking up arms against the dreaded insect and the weapon of choice is a salt gun .

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Ridgewood Public Library Strategic Planning

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Knudsen posted the following information on the Ridgewood Public Library in many Facebook groups . The Ridgewood Public Library is updating its Strategic Plan, which is required every 5 years. Part of the process is asking residents to complete a survey regarding many facets of the library, such as how they use the library and feedback on its programming and facilities, don’t for get the books this time.

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Neighbors Frustrated With the Lack of Progress Made to Repair the Eastside Footbridge in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, residents have been complaining about the lack of progress with the footbridge over the Saddle River at the end of Queens Court and Kingsbridge Lane . The footbridge is a vital pedestrian artery, for commuters going to NYC and students going to school or town.

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4 House Democrats Including Congressman Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey violated a federal conflict-of-interest law with late financial disclosures

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Ridgewood NJ, four more Democratic members of the House of Representatives have violated a federal conflicts-of-interest and transparency law, according to a Business Insider review of new congressional financial disclosures, including  our congressman Reps. Josh Gottheimer .

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Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Issues Third-Party Delivery Permit For Alcohol Delivery

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Ridgewood  NJ,  opening a new frontier for growth in New Jersey’s alcoholic beverage industry, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a special ruling today that allows third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Instacart, and Amazon Flex to deliver alcoholic beverages – including cocktails “to go” – from restaurants, bars, and liquor stores to customers’ doorsteps.

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Important Things To Know About If You Ever Experience A Car Crash

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Car accidents are a more common occurrence than most people think. In the United States, an accident happens every 10 seconds. The best way to stay calm and know what to do during and after an accident is to be prepared ahead of time. This article will give you some tips on how to stay safe in case of an accident. Continue reading Important Things To Know About If You Ever Experience A Car Crash

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The Ridgewood Police and Parks Department Offer Fall Bike Safety Course

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is once again teaming up with the Parks Department and EZ Ride for a fall bike safety course. Space is limited. Register via Community Pass and contact the Parks and Recreation Department with any questions.

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Authentication of Men’s Watches And Its Process

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Let us begin with the most obvious benefit of wearing a suit and tie and the primary reason it was dreamed up: to tell time. Wrist Men’s Watches, realize it or not, had a very important application long before they became a wardrobe staple. Because big clocks from generations past weren’t exactly the ideal option for carrying around, as you’d need a large bag to do so, some wise individuals realized it was time to take these vital time-telling gadgets to where elsewhere your wrist might be found.

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Cookie Company Chip City is Coming to Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Cookie Company Chip City born in Astoria, Queens in July 2017, Chip City began as a hobby between two childhood friends as they sought to recreate the simple taste of their childhood. What began as a fun challenge to see who could create the best cookie turned into the Chip City we know and love today.

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Stage II Water Restrictions Remain in Effect : New Ridgewood Water Headquarters Opens

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Ridgewood NJ, the new Ridgewood Water Headquarters, located at 111 North Maple Avenue (next to the Ridgewood Public Library), is open for business. Their hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and their phone extensions remain the same. Those coming to the new Ridgewood Water Headquarters can park on North Maple Avenue, and walk in the front door.

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Rep Josh Gottheimer Gets Pointers on the Finer Art of Bagel Making in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Rep Josh Gottheimer is not taking any chances  and it’s always good to have a backup plan .Rep Gottheimer visited Bagelicious in Ridgewood to help make sure everyone could start off their day with a freshly made Jersey bagel! The congressman is already looking for useful job skills when he gets voted out of office in November . Gustavo, the owner of Bagelicious, spent the morning  teaching Rep Gottheimer the secrets of what makes Jersey bagels the best!

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Anonymous Responds to Former Councilman Jeff Voigt’s recent letters to The Ridgewood News

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In response to Mr. Voigt’s recent letters to The Ridgewood News, all posted on his personal Facebook page as well.

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Today is National Dog Day

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Ridgewood NJ, National Dog Day is this Friday (August 26), and in advance of this day celebrating our loyal companions, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, has released its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022.

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Ridgewood Hit With Catalytic Converter Theft

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Ridgewood NJ, there have been two reported thefts of catalytic converters  from cars parked in Ridgewood  during the past 2-3 days.  It was only a matter of time, the Ridgewood blog has been reporting  rampant catalytic  converter theft in Northern New Jersey and now its being reported in Ridgewood .

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