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Ridgewood NJ, celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown from a two-day event to a seven-day festival and special events including our World Cinema Night, our Student Night and our Main Festival all showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.
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Ridgewood NJ, Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department reminds residents that under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving While Intoxicated does not distinguish between alcohol and other substances (I.e. Marijuana). Impaired driving is “drunk” driving. Please keep our roads safe.
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Galloway NJ, as legal marijuana sales begin in New Jersey, a majority of adults would welcome dispensaries selling cannabis in their towns, and half would market it as a tourist attraction, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. But results do vary slightly by region.
Continue reading Stockton Poll: 50% of N.J. Residents Support Cannabis Tourism
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Ridgewood NJ, if you park at the Hudson St. Garage and use the Parking App the word is the QR code does not give the correct parking zone and you will get a $25 ticket . The Hudson Parking Garage Zone has a 4331 code , but through the App with the QR code the zone comes up 4305 and or 4301.
Continue reading Ridgewood Residents Claim ParkMobile QR codes are Don’t Match Some Parking Zones
American Lung Association “State of the Air” Report reveals that in New Jersey only Essex County had worse air quality than in last year’s report
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Ridgewood NJ, the 2022 “State of the Air” report, released today by the American Lung Association, finds that the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD and the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA metro areas, including all but one of the state’s 21 counties, improved to their best-ever results for ozone smog, one of the most harmful and widespread types of air pollution.
Continue reading Air Pollution in New Jersey: Six Counties Earn “F” Grades for Ozone Smog
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Ridgewood NJ, Joseph Rullo, a former candidate for Governor in New Jersey has amassed a social media following of nearly half a million fans and is featured in a new controversial documentary film called “Vitriol” . Vitriol is a short documentary exploring vehement social media interactions from both sides of the political spectrum. The film was directed by Mark Clauburg and stars Joseph Rullo, Dr. Julie Ancis, Michael Caldarise, and Nina Kharoufeh.
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Quick history lesson:
Ridgewood NJ, When the founders of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity (Laffer, Kudlow, Forbes, and Moore) advised Donald Trump back in 2016 on tax reform, we recommended a 20% corporate tax rate, because the U.S. rate of 40% (when including state taxes) was the highest in the world. This incentivized capital to flow out of the U.S. to leverage lower tax rates in Europe and Asia.
Continue reading The Laffer Curve Strikes Again: Lower Tax Rates, More Revenue
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Ridgewood NJ, Starting Thursday, April 21 New Jersey residents and visitors 21 years and older will be able to purchase recreational cannabis and cannabis products at 13 dispensaries across the state.
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While mainstream media outlets are focused on other current events, eateries in the United States are facing their biggest struggle. On March 24, 2022, US President Joe Biden went public to warn of “real food shortages.” Biden contributes the food shortages to the “Russian invasion,” but some people believe there were warning signs before Russia invaded Ukraine. Whatever the case may be, small American diners, cafes, dairy bars, and cafeterias are reporting eggs, cheese, beef, and other food shortages.
Continue reading Impact Of Food Shortages On American Restaurants
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Ridgewood NJ, From Scratch Ridgewood is rolling out a new spring menu starring Chef Claudia Rovegno ,Michelin starred Chef Massimo Sola , and Executive Chef Matteo Limoli .
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If you’re considering a concrete floor for your home, office, or other space, such as a metallic coating garage flooring there are a few design options to consider. It’s important to think about the overall look and feel you want to achieve before making a final decision about main floors or mezzanine floors. These six ideas are some of the most popular and can help you create a unique look for your space.
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If you’re like most business owners, you want to do what’s fair for your employees when it comes to vacation time. You may not know where to start, though. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to creating a PTO policy or employee incentive programs that is both fair and beneficial for your workers. Keep reading for tips on how to make sure your employees feel valued and appreciated, while also ensuring that your business runs smoothly!
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West Long Branch NJ, Most New Jerseyans are aware that a ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect next month, but the word “ban” may mean different things to different people. There is majority support for a “plastic bag ban,” but many backers would still prefer to have access to plastic bags for a small fee. At the same time, the Monmouth (“Mon-muth”) University Poll finds that many New Jerseyans are likely to be caught off guard if they expect to be able to get a paper bag. Few are aware that a ban on paper at large supermarkets is included in the new rules. Overall, most state residents say it will be easy for them to adjust to bringing their own bags when they shop, but those at the lower end of the income scale are more likely than others to say they will have a very hard time adjusting.
Continue reading Majority of New Jerseyans Supports Plastic Bag Ban , But Still Fuzzy on the Details
