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Washington DC, is the “Trump Bump ” real , it certainly looks that way . Even states perusing disastrously bad anti -business ,anti-job policies like New Jersey are benefiting.
No Doubt the ‘Trump Bump’ Is Real
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Business Down an Estimated 40% Since the Increase in Parking Rates in the Village
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Ridgewood NJ, on February 1, 2020 there was a rate increase for parking in the central business district. The new rates will be $1.00/hour in the lots and $1.25/hour on the streets. The rate increase is deemed necessary in order to pay for the construction of the Hudson Street Garage.
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Coronavirus : Who is at Higher Risk?
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the CDC the people at the highest risk to have serious COVID-19 illness.
Older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Early data suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This may be because:
Efficient Ways to Teach Your Kid to Read
Every milestone that children achieve is celebrated and applauded by both teachers and parents alike, especially now that technology provides easy and simple means to document these events through videos and pictures. The same technology could help in aiding and assisting eager parents and teachers in teaching children how to read.
Daylight Savings begins at 2am March 8th
Mar 8, 2020 – Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 8, 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Mango Jam is closing it’s doors
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Ridgewood NJ,Mango Jam in Ridgewood is closing it’s doors after 20 years . It was announced on a Facebook post on March 3rd.
Posted on Facebook earlier this week:
“OH NO! After 20 years Mango Jam is closing it’s doors. It’s time for retirement !!! Beginning tomorrow, March 4th we will begin our storewide sale 30%-50% off. Come in and see us!!! Here’s some picks for you all to enjoy. Many fond memories of season’s past. So many great customers over the years. I will continue on with Mango Interiors doing interior design. Also, with The Ridgewood Guild at our new home at 55A E. Ridgewood Ave., above Victor’s Clothing store.”
NJ Assembly Republicans Push Bill to Cut State Corporate Income Taxes
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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republicans are walking to their talk of cutting the corporate business tax to make the state more business friendly. Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and John DiMaio are introducing a bill (A3754) with Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso that would gradually cut the rate to a flat 2.5 percent.
“The reason we need a tax incentive program to attract businesses is because taxes are too high,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “The simple answer is to lower the rate to a point that makes New Jersey more attractive financially than other states.”
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Valley Health Systems Novel Coronavirus Update
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health Systems gives a Coronavirus Update :
Novel Coronavirus Update
We recognize that news and information regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) exposures and risks can give rise to questions and be a source of concern. We want to assure our patients and the communities we serve that Valley Health System is working closely with local, state, and federal public health agencies, as well as our own infection control professionals, to make sure that we are prepared for COVID-19.
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Ridgewood Library Re-Imagines the Re-Imagine
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Library presented an updated plan for renovating the village’s public library would decrease Ridgewood’s contribution to the project by $500,000, dealing a 20% cut to the portion taxpayer dollars would fund according to library presentation at Wednesday nights Village Council meeting.
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka Reminds Fans that Vodka is for Drinking not for Hand Sanitizing
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Ridgewood NJ, It turns out much to our disappointment that vodka isn’t an effective substitute for hand sanitizer, which is apparently a thing that some people have been asking vodka makers. If all you have is vodka, just wash your hands normally and enjoy a nice drink.
Ridgewood’s “3 Amigos” Strike Again
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Ridgewood NJ, on the Facebook page, “Ridgewood Moms and Dads With Free Speech” Anne LaGrange Loving stumbled on the inevitable ,
Village Manager poo poos the installation of poopie bag dispensers in Village parks
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Ridgewood NJ, Watch and listen to Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander’s publicly televised, 4 1/2 minute diatribe concerning the proposed purchase and installation of dog waste (poopie) bag dispensers in selected Village parks. Clearly this Village employee (yes an employee; not an elected official) does not like dogs and made every attempt to poo-poo the implementation of a simple program that many nearby municipalities have fully embraced. Thankfully, the Village Council did not heed her advice and will continue their discussion of poopie bag dispenser installations at a later date.
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine a Culinary Adventure
photos by Derek Michalski
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Ridgewood NJ, Formerly named Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen in 2012, owner Lisa May relocated the restaurant one block east to Oak Street, rebranded the name and expanded the menu to appeal to a wider audience.
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Vehicle Takes Out Utility Pole infront of Ridgewood Fire House
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #31 was on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon, 03/04, motor vehicle crash within 30 seconds of its occurrence as the crash occurred directly in front of their fire station. The adult female driver of the 4-door sedan involved refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. A utility pole was damaged when the vehicle struck it almost head on. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the roadway.
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Ridgewood Recycling: Batteries, Aerosols, and other Combustibles can Cause Fires at Recycling Plants
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Recycling when batteries, aerosols, and other combustibles are placed in the recycling barrel, they can easily lead to fires. Please do your part to recycle safely & recycle right. Only put approved items into your barrel, crates, cardboard boxes, and the containers at the recycling center. To learn more about how to recycle right in Ridgewood, download the Recycle Coach mobile app, visit us online at https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/menu-dpw/recycling, our browse the 2020 Green Guide or 2020 Village Calendar.
