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Village Council Reorganization: Grandstanding, Cat-fights and They Still Can’t get the Sound Right

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Ridgewood NJ, Just when pandemic pathos has gotten us all into a completely lethargic state, suddenly the Village Council Reorganization meeting was brought into our living rooms thanks to modern technology.  This certainly shook up a bunch of viral particles from my mask!

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Preventing Setbacks in Running Your Business – Here’s How

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Owning your own business means that, for the most part, you do not get any time off; especially in the early days when you still do not have a team working in full force, you will notice that there is always something going on that requires your attention. This is one of the reasons why business owners usually suffer from burnout and stress. To them, slowing down is a luxury that they cannot afford. However, if you are looking to stay in business for a long time, you will soon realize that this “always-on” mindset is unrealistic and unsustainable. The best thing you can do is set the right expectations, which includes accounting for the failures you are bound to come across every now and then.

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Ex-husband of ‘RHONJ’s’ Dina Manzo hired hitman to attack her now-husband

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Franklin Lakes NJ, The ex-husband of one of the stars of the Bravo television show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” and an organized crime soldier were arrested today on charges of planning and carrying out an assault of the Bravo star’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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Congressman Van Drew on Indoor Dining Postponement: ‘This Is Governor Murphy Forcing Businesses To Die’

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Ridgewood NJ, “This is no longer about safety. This is Governor Murphy forcing businesses to die; businesses that just spent months investing and preparing to open at a time he gave his word to them on. The restaurants placed food orders, bought PPE, hired staff back, and started advertising.

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NJ Business Coalition Says Governors Reversal on Indoor Dinning Unfairly Hurts Restaurant Owners

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Business Coalition, a group of more than 100 leading business and nonprofit groups throughout the state, issued the following statement following Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of Executive Order 158, temporarily pausing the resumption of indoor dining in New Jersey.

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Senator Kip Bateman : Local Restaurants Are On the Brink Of Bankruptcy – Let Them Open

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Trenton NJ, Senator Kip Bateman expressed his frustration with Governor Phil Murphy’s unilateral decision to keep indoor restaurants closed indefinitely. Indoor dining was originally scheduled to reopen on July 2:

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Nearly half NJ business owners anticipate it will take 10 months or longer to generate revenues comparable to pre-COVID profits

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Ridgewood NJ, Nearly half of business owners anticipate it will take 10 months or longer to generate revenues comparable to pre-COVID profits, while nearly 12% say they will never make up for those missed earnings, according to a new survey by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

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Governor Murphy Reneges on Indoor Dining after He Dines Indoors 

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Murphy once again , “Do as I say, not as I do” behavior is not leadership. The constant  hypocrisy adds to the public confusion and lack of trust. Clearly we are not “all in this together” .

Thursday was supposed to be the reopen date for indoor dining but according to Governor Phil Murphy It won’t happen. On Tuesday the Governor reversed his decision from June 26th .

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No Such Thing as a COVID Mask Exemption Card

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Ridgewood NJ, To help limit the spread of the Coronavirus, many states are requiring people to wear face coverings in places open to the public. But there are cards circulating online and on social media that say the holder has a disability that prevents them from wearing a mask, and that it’s illegal for any business to ask them to disclose their condition. Variations of the card include the seal of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), one of the federal agencies responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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NJ State Police Superintendent Blasts the Use of Joanne Chesimard as an “Inspirational Figure”

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Statement by Colonel Patrick J. Callahan
Recent media reports have stated that Joanne Chesimard is being praised as a source of inspiration in an attempt to drive a wedge between law enforcement and the communities we serve. Joanne Chesimard was convicted of the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster and has spent the majority of her life as a fugitive after escaping from prison in 1979.

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CDC: Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

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Ridgewood NJ, Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area.

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2020 A year that promised perfect vision but seems to be delivering total blindness

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Written by Charles Stampul

Ridgewood NJ, 2020 A year that promised perfect vision but seems to be delivering total blindness.  It is a year that will likely go down in history, just not for a pandemic.  By historical standards, this pandemic is moderate.  What is the real story for the history books then?

Those of us who’ve studied history recognize this moment, this point where the poles seem to flip, and lunatics are given the stage while sensible people are asked to sit down and shut and reluctantly but obediently comply.  It is the start of another cultural revolution.

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New Jersey Department of Health to Allow Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana

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Ridgewood NJ, To ensure qualifying patients acquire medicinal marijuana safely and reduce trips to Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) during the state’s COVID-19 response and beyond, the New Jersey Department of Health today issued a waiver that allows ATCs to provide home delivery of medical cannabis to patients and designated caregivers. This marks a significant first step in implementing the full home delivery provisions found in Jake Honig’s Law, which was signed by Governor Murphy last summer.

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Ridgewood Water : Statement on Continuity & Safe Drinking Water during Coronavirus Emergency

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridewood Water (RW) wishes to inform its customers that plans are in place to continue providing drinking water to its customers. Ridgewood Water will be working around the clock to ensure that its standard disinfection protocol remains in place, and that sufficient supply will be available to its customers.

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