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Ridgewood NJ, Purdue Pharma, which helped revolutionize the prescription painkiller business with its drug OxyContin, is proposing a $10 billion plan to emerge from bankruptcy that calls for it to be transformed into a different kind of company funneling profits into the fight against the nation’s intractable opioid crisis.
Continue reading Attorney General Grewal Is Disappointed in OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan
Opening Tomorrow March 5th a New film shines a light on bold new alternative non-drug treatments and programs that heal the wounds of PTS
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Ridgewood NJ, in the Wounded Heroes Documentary due out March 5th, 2021, PTS sufferers are finally getting their voices heard as they speak out about their mistreatment by the healthcare system, the medications that are making them worse, and the amazing new proven therapies that are giving them back their lives.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Village Restaurants are backing a new lease for Healthbarn USA, the occupant of Habernickel Park Carriage House.
A private business in a public park has been a hot issue in the Village of Ridgewood and much debated .
Continue reading Food Grant May Pave the Way for a New Lease for Healthbarn USA
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West Long Branch NJ, More than 6 in 10 Americans support the Covid stimulus bill being considered by Congress, according to the Monmouth (“Mon-muth”) University Poll. While many Americans would be willing to entertain cuts in the overall $1.9 trillion spending plan in order to gain Republican votes in the Senate, most say the $1,400 per person direct payments are off-limits. There is also widespread support for extending additional jobless benefits and majority support for raising the minimum wage. Outside the current bill, there is majority support for limited college debt relief. The poll also finds that President Joe Biden’s job rating has gotten slightly more negative since he first took office and ratings for Congress and the direction of the country have also declined since late January.
Continue reading MONMOUTH POLL : Forget Politics Just Send the Checks
For the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are being held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us.
Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using Zoom, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during Public Comments as well as during Public Hearings during the meeting.
Or Telephone, Dial: 1-646-558-8656
Webinar ID: 861 1108 1042
Continue reading THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA March 3, 2021 7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, It is being rumored that when the Ridgewood Streets Department used heavy equipment to remove snow from the roof of the Hudson Street Parking garage earlier this winter, the entire garage started to sway and rumble. Future plans call for the removal of snow on the roof deck using a snow blower, if necessary.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Doherty said a new law prohibiting police from notifying parents of marijuana and alcohol use by children is another step by Democrats in their race to replace parents with government.
file photo by Boyd Loving Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon and Mayor Susan Knudsen
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Ridgewood NJ, The word is that Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon (Democratic ) will run for State Senate in the 40th district against incumbent Kristin Corrado.
Continue reading Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon to Run For State Senate
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, the National weather service has issued a wind advisory for today till 4pm . The WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON . Expect Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. .Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Due to snow melt and recent rainfall some tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially leading to some uprooted trees.
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Ridgewood NJ, there have been an interesting turn of events at the Schedler property . According to sources close to the Village Council , it is being alleged that unauthorized changes were made to the Schedler plan including the addition of a pickleball court .
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Council Tracks Down Problems at Schedler
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle, Sunday afternoon, 02/28, crash at the underpass complex of NJ Transit’s Bergen/Main Line railroad. Both occupants of the crashed vehicle refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Fire Department, personnel attended to a crash related fluid spill, and also secured loose wiring associated with a damaged street lamp. From the photos its does appear the car may have been going the wrong way. No word on what caused the crash, nor whether any summonses were issued in connection with the mishap.
Continue reading Car Hit Pole on Center Divider Near Ridgewood Train Trestle
Continue reading Valley Health System Warns about Medical Billing Scams
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water customers will be receiving a Public Notification Supplement in the mail. A copy can also be accessed HERE. Should Ridgewood Water customers have any questions, please feel free to contact Customer Service at (201)-670-5520.
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Roseland NJ, On Feb. 22, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, making New Jersey the first in the region and the 13th state in the nation to do so. That was step two in allowing cannabis sales to proceed in New Jersey. The final step will be adoption of the regulatory framework that will be drafted by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Ramon M. Hache, Sr., current Bergen County Board of Commissioners Member and former Mayor of Ridgewood has joined DMR Architects’ growing business development practice area. Gabe Bailer, PP, AICP joined DMR’s planning department and Joelle Nasr joined its interior design team.
