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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned of threat actors sending phishing emails and text messages purporting to be from state workforce agency (SWA) websites. These emails contain links that, if clicked, direct users to spoofed unemployment benefit websites requesting users to enter personally identifiable information (PII) or other sensitive information. This data can be used to apply for unemployment benefits and/or commit identity theft.
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Ridgewood NJ, this one almost got swept under the rug. The word is a Ridgewood Recycling truck took out parking garage for Oak Street Apartments sometime in December but we are not certain . The village managed to keep this quiet. I am certain the blog received some chatter but we have not been able to dig it up .
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Ridgewood NJ, multiple vehicle break-ins and stolen cars are being reported on the north side of the Village, the area bordering Ho-Ho-kus. Ho-Ho-Kus residents are also reporting the same thing. Please check your car to make sure that it hasn’t been broken into. If it has, call Ridgewood Police immediately at 201-652-3900.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Mahmoud Hamza of the Village Shade Tree Commission , “The municipal 2020 fall shade tree planting was completed and another 200+ trees were added to our street tree inventory! We are now looking forward to the 2021 budget vote to continue the necessary funding for shade trees.”
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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for spring ,local beekeeper Frank Mortimer ( Frank the Beeman ) has released a new book called Bee People and the Bugs They Love . The book is an inspiring combination of humorous and feel-good stories about beekeepers intertwined with fascinating, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand information about honeybees. The first book to answer the question: What type of person keeps bees? . The First book to spotlight the quirky, offbeat, and eccentric people that are passionately obsessed with the honey-loving bug. It is NOT a “how to” book.
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“Not me!”
Perhaps that’s what you exclaim whenever you read lawsuits in the newspapers. You subconsciously tend to associate legal proceedings with famous celebrities like Mariah Carey whose brother sued her for defamation when she released her tell-all memoir titled ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey’. Or perhaps with big businesses like Uber which was recently sued by one French man for allegedly ruining his marriage.
The truth is, you’re not immune from such disputes. At one point or another in your life, you’ll certainly need legal help. Here are 7 common situations where you may require legal assistance:
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Ridgewood NJ, Real estate website Niche.com has announced its annual “Best Places to Live in New Jersey” list. Overall, Princeton Junction and Princeton finished 1-2 in the statewide rankings, followed by Ridgewood, Mountain Lakes, Upper Montclair, Princeton Meadows, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Providence, Glen Rock, and Monmouth Junction in the top 10.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to AAA ,the United States could be in for a major surge in gasoline prices with the price in some U.S. states rising to as much as $4 per gallon . Since November’s election crude oil prices have shot up , and according to AAA data Americans are already paying 14% more for a gallon of gasoline than they were in February.
Continue reading Gasoline Prices Headed Skyward as the Summer Driving Season Nears
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February 18, 2021
Dear members of the Village Council,
Last night we learned of a plan to disband the Ridgewood per diem EMS program, a program which has served the Village for over 30 years, via Chief Van Goor’s budget proposal to the Council. This decision appears to be not just a budgetary measure, but a retaliatory attack against Ridgewood Emergency Services and its EMTs. We feel you should be fully informed of this matter, as this is not a decision which should be taken lightly. We want to make it very clear:
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Ridgewood NJ, in regards to your post today about Ridgewood EMTs – this is an issue manufactured by the Fire Chief in a time that they have been responding to less and less fires. These issues started in 2019 when we made a presentation to Susan Knudsen, who saw the writing on the wall that the fire department is too expensive when compared to EMS. She is working to protect her son’s job on the fire department. A letter was sent to the Village Council the day after the Chief of Emergency Services was blindsided at the public budget meeting. This will not provide 100% coverage of EMS, as the Fire Department has provided no plan of who would respond to EMS calls in town or handle fire rehab if there is a working fire – the firefighters are still being assigned double-duty on fire apparatus and ambulances, which has already caused issues in the past. Also, this will not be cost savings as stated by the manager. All per diem EMT salaries combined are under $70,000 a year ($20.83 max pay per hour, not all employees at max × 13 hours a day × 5 days a week × 52 weeks a year) while the announced salary of the new firefighters would be $37,000 × 2, plus pensions, benefits, and training costs, with raises up to $110,000 a year each for these positions, making them the most expensive EMTs in the state – triple the average EMTs salary. I would be happy to provide a copy of the letter via email if you contact me with a good address to reach you.
It’s no secret that plant-based diets are great. People get to lose weight, improve their heart condition, and lower the chances of chronic diseases like cancer. It’s only natural that the interest in veganism has risen in the past few years. While veganism may look like a significant sacrifice to meat and dairy to other people, switching to plant-based diets is certainly worthy for vegans. They believe in its environmental impact by saving animals and ensuring their welfare. That being said, coming up with healthy vegan snacks may be tricky. Fortunately, there is a gazillion of food combinations that can liven up your taste buds.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Rasmussen Reports a majority of voters are concerned about the current surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, and oppose plans reportedly being considered by Congress this week to offer amnesty to “undocumented immigrants”.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.
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