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Eugene Thomas March 23, 1942 ~ April 10, 2020 (age 78)

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Ridgewood NJ, Eugene Thomas March 23, 1942 ~ April 10, 2020 (age 78) , Eugene Thomas was an American soul, gospel, R & B treasure and a certified legend in the Northern Soul movement. He was theformer lead singer of the late 60s NJ Soul group “Epitome of Sound” whose single “You Don’t Love Me” holds the distinction of being one of the top 10 Northern Soul records of all time.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 4/14/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

Positive: 206
Pending: 0
Negative: 268
Deaths: 20

**We are working on providing the numbers on residents who have recovered. We will share that information once we have it.**
Please continue to do your part in working together to contain and prevent the spread of the virus by adhering to proper social distancing practices, washing hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, and staying home if you feel sick. Be well, stay safe, and encourage others to do the same.

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Valley Hospital Gives first dose of Convalescent Plasma to Treat COVID-19 patient

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Ridgewood NJ, Doctors at Valley Health System in New Jersey announced they have given the first dose of convalescent plasma therapy to a COVID-19 patient.The therapy that has been used to fight major illnesses dating back 100 years, and now it’s just a matter of time before doctors know if it is a step in the right direction during the coronavirus pandemic.

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It is Time to Discuss a Regional Plan for Reopening the Economy

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TRENTON NJ,  Governors in a handful of Northeastern States held a conference call to discuss a regional plan for reopening the economy when it’s time to lift some restrictions on the public and businesses. NFIB believes it is important to have those discussions now because a huge number of small businesses are in a financial crisis of immense proportions.  While the business owners do want their employees and customers to be safe, a recent survey by NFIB showed most of these companies’ cash reserves could run out in one to two months making reopening not an option.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 4/13/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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How to Choose Best Manual Retractable Awning

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Do You have some knowledge about Awning? How it works and how it is used for the person’s benefit. Many people do not know about this term; this is the reason they are unable to enjoy the seasonal environment in a safe and proper place. Basically, it is the rectangular shade and provides a fine and convenient place to sit outside of the home with oppressive summer heat transformation abilities. This will allow you to spend some quality time in the hot summer season as well. You can choose the awning according to your selected place and make it free from any sun and heat effects.

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What You Should Know About American Patriotism

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Like a strong marriage, most Americans love their country for better or for worse. For a proud American, patriotism goes beyond national celebrations and knowing the lyrics of the national anthem. It is a love for the values of the country and what they stand for. It’s the appreciation of the freedom that America fought so hard for, to pass down to generation after generation. This love is displayed in different ways; from defending the country in dire times to showing unity when things seem to polarize. 

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Some State Politicians Say It is Time for New Jersey to File Lawsuit Against China

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Trenton NJ, GOP Chairman Steinhardt and the NJGOP have been vocally urging New Jersey’s government to be leaders in helping secure the United States from vulnerabilities created by American dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Today, Steinhardt and the Republican Stare Committee are proposing further action.

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Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Rik Mehta Condemns Menendez, Pascrell for Attempting to Block Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat COVID-19 Patients

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Ridgewood NJ, In a letter sent Monday, Republican U.S. Senate and former United States Food and Drug official Dr. Rik Mehta, along with former Assistant Secretary of Health and retired 4-star Admiral Dr. Joxel Garcia, applauded the work of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and admonished a dangerous and irresponsible letter issued by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Bill Pascrell in which they decried FDA for fast-tracking the review process for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) while calling on Commissioner Hahn to halt the use of these potential treatment options for COVID-19 patients.

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Homestead Rebate Put on Hold

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Ridgewood NJ, In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the State has placed funding for Homestead Credits in reserve to meet emergency and statutorily required obligations. As a result, there has been no change on the amount due for the 2020 2nd Quarter Tax Bill.

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Village of Ridgewood Quarterly Tax Payment due May 1st

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Quarterly Tax Payment due May 1st

The 2nd quarterly property tax payment is due May 1st; however, the Village Council has adopted a resolution stating that the interest on all late payments will be waived, through July 31, 2020.  Any quarterly tax payments received August 1st or later will be charged from May 1st to the date of payment. If you have concerns about your quarterly tax payments, please contact Jessica Arnott, Tax Collector, for further guidance.

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All Village of Ridgewood offices and Departments will Continue to be Closed to the Public, until Further Notice

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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning April 13, 2020, all offices and departments will be staffed, with minimal staffing to take into account social distancing requirements, from Monday through Thursday, with the offices and departments closed to the public.  All Village offices and departments will be closed on Fridays, without staff.  Your phone calls will be answered by Village offices from Monday through Thursday, and you may leave voice messages on Friday.  There will be key staff in the offices throughout the week, to ensure that Village operations are running smoothly.  All staff, both in and out of the office, will continue to monitor and respond to both Village email and voice messages, Monday through Friday.

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INFORMATION ABOUT APRIL 15, 2020 VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Council’s Regular Public Meeting will be held on April 15, 2020, beginning at 8:00 p.m.  The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube as well as on Swagit on the Village website. It will also be broadcast live on Channel 34 for Verizon Fios and Channel 77 for Optimum.  During this meeting, the Public Hearing and final adoption of the 2020 Village budget will be held, in addition to other matters of business.  Please see the agenda on the Village website for complete details at: ridgewoodnj.net, by clicking on Agendas and Minutes, and then clicking on Village Council.

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Updated Ridgewood Board of Education and Ridgewood Municipal Election information due to COVID 19

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education Election (to vote on the Board of Education budget and elect one Board of Education member for an unexpired 1-year term and two Board of Education members to three-year terms) and the Ridgewood Municipal Election (to elect three Village Councilmembers to 4-year terms) will be held on the same date, May 12, 2020.  These elections will be a Vote by Mail election only.  There will be two separate ballots in the envelope sent to you, one for the Board of Education and the second one for the Village Council.  Vote by mail ballots will be mailed to all registered voters, no later than April 24, 2020.  The Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked by May 12, 2020 and received at the County by May 14, 2020.  Therefore, please vote your ballot and mail it back, as soon as possible so that your vote will count.  The envelopes included with the ballots are postage paid.

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