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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is participating in the Box of Joy program

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is participating in the Box of Joy program, a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach. If interested, your family will pick up an empty box (and informational materials) from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, shop for small gifts, fill it, and drop off. Donations will bless children, worldwide, suffering from extreme poverty by sharing the joy of Christmas and planting seeds of hope through the Gospel.

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Ward’s Pumpkin Patch

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Ridgewood NJ, Since 1940, the Ward family of Ridgewood, New Jersey has offered the best selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squash in Northern New Jersey.

They have pumpkins to make common Jack-O-Lanterns as well as giant pumpkins, tiny munchkins, and gourds in unusual shapes. Ward’s offer mums, cornstalks, haystacks as well as a rotating selection of fall decorations.  Bring your entire family for a fall outing at Ward’s Pumpkin Patch!

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Chain Reaction Crash on Route 17 Backs Up Traffic for Miles

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Ridgewood NJ,  Three (3) ambulances were required to transport victims injured in a Saturday morning, 10/24, chain reaction crash on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire , Ridgewood EMS, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and ALS & BLS personnel from The Valley Hospital responded to aid victims of the incident. At least four (4) vehicles were involved in the mishap; two (2) were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Traffic on Route 17 southbound was restricted to one (1) lane while emergency personnel worked. NJDOT crews cleared the highway of crash generated debris. The Ridgewood Police Patrol Supervisor summoned a member of the department’s Detective Bureau to the scene for an unknown reason.

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Biden’s Tax Plan Spells Doom for New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s tax plan takes another shot at the tri-state area . CNBC has already reported the massive tax increases to New Jersey, and New york residents . According to CNBC some New Jersey residents will be paying as much as 60% in taxes, New York State 58% , and New York City 62% .

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The Ridgewood Police Department has seen an Increase in Reports from Residents that Unemployment Benefits Claims have been Fraudulently Filed on their Behalf

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen an increase in reports from residents that unemployment benefits claims have been fraudulently filed on their behalf.
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. People learn about the fraud when they get a notice from their state unemployment benefits office or their employer about their supposed application for benefits.

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How Do You Differentiate Personal and Bodily Injuries From One Another?

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Legal terminology can often be confusing, especially if you’re not familiar with law yourself. There are many seemingly synonymous terms being used in law that have very different meanings. One such case is personal vs bodily injuries. 

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Final Draft is Complete

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FINAL DRAFT & 10/20 PUBLIC HEARING

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has announced that the Final Draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future is complete. Click here to download the Final Draft from the Village website. A Planning Board public hearing on its adoption will be held on October 20.

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Knife-wielding Homeless Man Back on the Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the homeless man that has been terrorizing the Ridgewood central business district has once again been released  after he was accused of pulling a knife on a couple and making lude comments to young women in town .

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Help Your Business Assess and Manage Risk with These Tips

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Every successful business owner knows one thing: if it can go wrong, it most probably will. Generally speaking, life always has a way of disrupting our progress with the unexpected, and this becomes exponentially more probably in the world of business. So what’s a businessman to do in the face of the unknown? How can you ensure that your business keeps moving forward, even in face of the unexpected? Enter the risk plan. 

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The Many Benefits of Quitting Drugs and Alcohol

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When the addiction takes over a life, it can ruin everything, not just for the person who has the addiction, but also for the loved ones around that person. Beating an addiction is a hard task, and many fail multiple times before they take control, so the moment where you break free and overcome your addictions is when you can see true change in your life, and stop the path of destruction that affects more than just yourself. Beating an addiction is like being reborn, and you have a second chance at life. 

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WalletHub : The Wrong iPhone 12 Plan Could Cost Individuals $933 & Families $2,280

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Ridgewood NJ, according to WalletHub ,this year, 44 percent more Americans plan to buy the new iPhone compared to last year, according to the personal-finance website WalletHub’s new 2020 iPhone Survey. However, as the iPhone 12 release date approaches on October 23, WalletHub found that people can save $933 – $2,280 over two years by picking the right plan.

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Utility Pole Snapped after Being Struck Truck on Oak Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A utility pole in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood was snapped in half on Wednesday morning, 10/21 after being hit by a small, refrigerated box truck. No injuries were reported in the mishap, but damage to PSE&G, Verizon, and Cablevision owned equipment was evident. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Oak Street between Linwood Avenue and Robinson Lane, Ridgewood was closed to facilitate repairs to downed equipment, for what was estimated to be an extended period.

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Baby Care Must-Haves for New Parents

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Introducing a new baby into the world is as exciting as it gets for a couple. Your baby is your pride and joy, and you want to give it the best life you possibly can. While it can be exciting, it can be daunting, and it can be tiresome, it is essential to know how to provide for your newborn. There are a plethora of products for babies, but not all of them are priorities. Finding the right baby care can be made difficult when you have so many options, but here is a list of the must-haves for all you new parents out there.

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How To Make The Most Of Your Downtime

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When you’re busy all week having some downtime is essential, time off allows the brain to re-charge and creativity to flow. All work and no play makes for a dull day.

Downtime doesn’t mean spending a weekend on the sofa unless you want it too, it can mean getting those annoying chores done quickly or starting a new hobby you have always wanted to try. Whatever it is, the great thing about downtime is, it’s up to you.

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Murphy Vetoes Restaurant Relief Funds

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Measure Would Have Reimbursed Restaurants for Losses After Governor Reversed Decision to Allow Indoor Dining to Resume on July 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco panned Governor Phil Murphy’s veto of legislation he sponsored to reimburse restaurants for losses incurred after the governor reversed his decision to allow indoor dining to resume on July 2nd.

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