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December 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, cocktail of the day courtesy of Kings Supermarket :
1-oz. Cranberry Juice (sweetened)
1 wedge lime
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Cranberries (fresh or Frozen)
In a chilled Champagne flute add cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime.
Top off the glass with Champagne, garnish with 3 or 4 cranberries.
December 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Are current events getting you down? Turn off the news and come to our Healing and Wholeness Service on January 3 at 7:30 pm in the Pulsifer Chapel at West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood. This half-hour Taize-style service is an oasis of calm and peace in our unpredictable world—an opportunity to be still and center yourself in a contemplative candlelit setting. All are welcome…bring a friend.
Wednesday at 7:30 PM – 8 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ
6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
December 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Valley Hospital Present 2018 Restaurant Week , Sun, January 14, 2018 – Thu, January 18, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ridgewood Restaurants participating in the 2018 Restaurant Week. Please call the restaurants directly for reservations or menu selections.
Restaurant Weeks start
Sunday-Thursday, 1/14/18-1/18/18
Sunday-Thursday, 1/21/18-1/25/18
Dining Out or Catering Home,
Wine is an extra treat,check out the Sweet Treats.
Blue Sushi Japanese Restaurant
201-882-1700
Carvings
201-857-8533
FINCA
201-444-1199
Latour Restaurant
201-445-5056
Leon Mexican Cuisine
201-857-0297
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
201-251-8686
Manjal Indian Cuisine
Dinner only
201-857-5754
Park West Tavern
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Piccolo Bistro
201-882-1111
Raymonds Restaurant
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Lunch only
Sakura-Bana
201-447-6525
Dinner Only
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
201-345-0808
SMOKED
201-447-6653
Steel Wheel Tavern
201-882-1800
The Office Tavern & Grill
201-652-1070
The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686
Lunch only-Sun-Th
Will honor at dinner Fri/Sat
White Maple Café
201-447-1953
Catering/Take Out
Chestnut Deli & Catering
Dinner for Mon-Thur
201-445-3031
SMOKED to go
201-447-6653
Endless Possibilities Catering
973-752-7929
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Super Cellars Wine & Cheese
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Sweet & Nutritional
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Samba Bowls
201-857-5015
If a private business on Village property costs the Village money, it is not a good fit with Ridgewood. You can’t draw any clearer picture. If, somehow, this statement isn’t true, please quit ignoring all the complaints and prove the contrary. Putting blinders on may help you not see it, but it won’t lessen the money being stolen by them. “Stolen”: the taking of something that does not belong to you and profiting from it. “Stolen” the peace and quiet of a neighborhood–excess vehicles. excess lights, excess noise. The residents moved into a quiet residential neighborhood with little activity on their streets. The prior council decided it was fair to all to take this away and turn a residential area into a business zone. And lose money besides! This isn’t an airport which would have been obvious and one could have chosen not to live there. Businesses were not permitted in residential areas. And not permitted on areas purchased with Green Acres money. That place is at the opposite extreme from peaceful green acres. Can’t the council show how all this is legal and acceptable? How they can’t be forced out? That the town makes actual money even counting all the funds that the village has expended and will continue to spend? Please come out from hiding under your beds and tell us what is really going on! The council is obviously acting under the assumption if they “see no evil, do no evil” all will just disappear quietly into the mists of time. NOT!!
Why can’t the insurance companies wake up and quit reimbursing these idiots? I quite well know that the word idiot is unacceptable and not politically correct. Any adult with a brain who has been told over and over that thieves steal unlocked cars, especially with the keys inside and still hasn’t figured out that leaving your car that way is not a positive action, has to be seriously mentally challenged or looking to get reimbursement for their car and possessions because they don’t want them anymore. No one who can pass a driver’s exam could possibly be so stupid and there really isn’t an excuse for deliberately leaving a car in a stealable condition. So then it logically would seem it is a conscious action on their part.
December 31,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their partners remind people that even though the holiday season has arrived, it is not too late to get your flu vaccine.
According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey.
“These findings remind us of the seriousness of flu and that flu prevention should really be a global priority,” says Joe Bresee, M.D., associate director for global health in CDC’s Influenza Division and a study co-author.
So far the ten counties in New Jersey have been reporting high levels of flu activity this month: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Ocean, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Union.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include:
* Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
* People 65 years of age and older
* Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy
* American Indians and Alaskan Natives
* People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes
Flu vaccination should also be a priority for those persons who live with or care for persons at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.
For the 2017-2018 season, the CDC is recommending only injectable flu shots be used. The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used based on concerns about its effectiveness.
NIVW provides an opportunity for public health and health care professionals, health advocates, communities and families across the country to work together to promote flu vaccination. Consider conducting some of the following activities in your community:
* Distribute flu educational materials at local community events
* Share flu prevention messages through social media outlets
* Work with your local health department, clinics, and hospitals to promote neighborhood clinics
* Expand the flu clinic hours to reduce wait times and to eliminate access barriers
* Encourage educational institutions, businesses, and organizations/community partners to
participate in the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll,
https://www.nj.gov/heal…/…/documents/vpdp/ihr_application.pdf
Flu vaccines are safe and effective and are offered in many locations including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, urgent care centers, and pharmacies. For general flu information and to find a flu shot near you, please visit the Department’s website at https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/flu.shtml.
For additional information and resources to promote NIVW, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw/.
December 31,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has a received a four-star rating from Hospital Compare, a program run by the federal government designed to provide consumers with information regarding the quality of care provided at hospitals throughout the United States.
In this latest release, as a result of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Valley moved from a three-star to a four-star hospital.
The hospital ratings, which were released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today, range from one to five stars. The most common overall rating is three stars, according to the CMS. Valley was one of only 16 hospitals in New Jersey to achieve a four- or five-star rating.
The star ratings combine performance on more than 50 measures of hospital quality into a single rating of one to five stars (with five stars being the best). Quality measures that factor into the star ratings include those related to safety, readmission, patient experience and mortality. The overall rating shows how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to other hospitals in the U.S.
“We understand that patients today have options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider and it is our goal to be the hospital of choice for the communities we serve,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System. “This recognition of quality excellence is a wonderful reflection of the standard of care we provide to all our patients and a testament to the priority Valley staff and physicians place on quality and patients safety, while delivering the most compassionate care.”
The new hospital ratings, which range from one to five stars, can be found on the CMS hospital comparison site: www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare.
December 30,2017
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Ridgewood Nj, the National Weather Service is warning Motorist that the leading edge of an area of light snow across New Jersey and Northeastern Pennsylvania will overspread the region through 9 am. Untreated and secondary roads will become quickly snow covered and slippery. Visibilities will quickly drop down to 2 to 3 miles.
Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down this morning. 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected today, highest south and east, making for slippery travel conditions.
Windchills as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero are likely New Year Eve Night into New Year Day morning, and possibly also for Monday
Night into Tuesday morning.
file photo by Boyd Loving
December 29,2017
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TRENTON – The New Year’s holiday is traditionally a time for parties and nights out on the town, but state officials are urging motorists and pedestrians who will be traveling to use caution if they will be drinking while enjoying the festivities.
“New Year’s Eve is always a time for family, friends and looking forward,” said Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino. “But the good times can turn tragic in an instant, so drivers should take smart steps and make alternative plans for travel if they plan on drinking alcohol.”
“Motorists should never drink and drive, but that message takes on extra urgency during the holidays,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Those who break the law by driving while impaired risk terrible consequences. Not only are they endangering themselves and their passengers, they also put other drivers and pedestrians in harm’s way.”
State and local police will be conducting patrols to spot impaired drivers. The Division’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs from December 8, 2017, to January 1, 2018. More than $850,000 in grants has been distributed to 166 law enforcement agencies throughout the state to crack down on drunken driving. During the 2016 campaign, 1,605 DWI arrests were made.
There were 10,497 deaths from alcohol-related crashes during 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of close to 29 deaths per day. Nearly 10 percent of those killed in alcohol-related crashes were 14 years old and under.
During the 2016-2017 New Year’s holiday weekend, there were four motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey, three of which involved impairment, according to New Jersey State Police statistics.
Those out for an evening of fun should practice moderation when they consume alcohol, said David Rible, Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
“The message for revelers this New Year’s holiday is to practice moderation and designate or hire a sober driver,” said David Rible, Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “We urge all those celebrating to make the holiday memorable for all the right reasons – family, friends and fun – rather than for a preventable tragedy.”
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety offers the following road safety tips to keep pedestrians safe on New Year’s Eve:
For Pedestrians:
Cross at intersections only
Never cross between parked cars
Before crossing, look left, right and left again, and listen for traffic
If there is no sidewalk available, walk as far off the roadway as possible on the side of the road, facing oncoming traffic
Obey all traffic signs and signals
Tips for Motorists:
Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Failure to do so carries a $200 fine, plus court fees and a two-point penalty
Watch for pedestrians when turning on red.
Obey posted speed limits
Do not block or park in crosswalks.
Keep your windshield clean (inside and out) for maximum visibility.
Be alert for pedestrians at all times.
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control also offers tips for New Year’s Eve revelers:
Use mass transit, a cab or car service to get to and from their destination.
Immediately report drunk drivers and drunk pedestrians you may see on the road to law enforcement.
Never let a friend drive drunk. If you know someone is about to drive while impaired, take his or her keys and arrange for a ride home.
Buckle-up, every ride.
file photo by Boyd Loving
December 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police once again report that on December 20, a burglary into an unlocked motor vehicle was reported to have occurred on Wickham Way. The victim reported an individual was observed fleeing from a vehicle which was parked in the driveway. After inspecting the vehicle, the victim reported nothing was missing.
December 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Is New Jersey a hotbed of UFO activity ? According to the National UFO Reporting Center New Jersey has had 2161 UFO sightings and/or alien contacts. This includes one reported sighting in Ridgewood on Wednesday August 9th ,2017 at 06:53 . The sighting lasted for 15 seconds .
the report reads as follows : Metallic egg craft with a shadow circle orb around it.
On the morning of Wednesday 9. I was driving to work at approximately 6:53 AM.
As I was exiting the highway to go over the overpass. I looked up to the sky way up in front of me and this object caught my eye immediately. It’s seem to be about a mile away.
I quickly determined that it was not moving. It was not a plane or helicopter or anything I’ve seen. It was very very still. It wasn’t very big. If you held a dime in front of you it looked that big, but mile away.
The belly of this object was dark. On the top of the roof of it, I could see the sun reflecting off it. I could tell that the roof of it was metallic.
It was shaped like a saucer but more rounded. The strangest thing about it was that it had an orb around the craft. I could see the space between The craft and the black shadowy orb that and in-circled it.
I only had about I only had about 100 yards till I had to make my right turn. The rest of my drive to work had trees that blocked my view from further seeing this UFO.
I wish I had stopped right away to take a picture. I was mesmerized by this site. I couldn’t stop on the overpass anyway and I only had a few more minutes to get to work. It was a really cool sight to see.
The National UFO Reporting Center is an organization in the United States that investigates UFO sightings and/or alien contacts. NUFORC has been in continuous operation since 1974. It was founded in 1974 by Robert J. Gribble. It has catalogued almost 90,000 reported UFO sightings over its history, most of which were in the United States. In addition to record keeping, the center has provided statistics and graphs to assist others looking for information.
January 2 , 2018 Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
December 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, CANCELLED – Planning Board Meeting – January 2, 2018 – The Planning Board’s regularly scheduled meeting, on January 2, 2018, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board will be held on January 16, 2018.
December 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System reminds everyone to dress properly . It’s very cold out today and it’s expected to stay this cold into next week! Make sure to limit your time outdoors and to dress properly when you leave the house. It’s also crucial to recognize the signs of frostbite and hypothermia, so we are sharing this great infographic from the CDC to help keep you and your loved ones safe!
The two key things one should remember when choosing winter clothing are materials and layers. Certain materials work better to keep one warm and dry than others, and knowing how to dress in layers is key to remaining comfortable in the cold.
Wool, is an ideal insulator even when wet. This is why it is still considered a prized material for winter weather underlayers – even with the creation of a range of useful synthetics. Merino wool in particular is used as an underlayer because it is both comfortable and warm.
Synthetics are perfect for outer layers. They can shed water and snow so well that one can remain completely dry in most circumstances – unless one falls in water or sits on snow so long it melts and soaks through the material.
With an understanding of materials, it is easy to start creating layers. A base layer is always recommended, such as long underwear made out of merino wool or a synthetic material. Then comes more layers – the number depending on how severe the weather will be. Warm footwear should also always be a priority, with waterproofing if possible.
December 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, despite repeated warnings from the Ridgewood police and articles on this blog on December 24, a Laurel Road resident reported being the victim of a fraud and theft by deception. The victim reported while attempting to purchase a vehicle listed on ebaymotors.com, the seller convinced the victim to make payments by purchasing eBay gift cards as payment for the vehicle. The victim reportedly purchased the gift cards and provided the seller the gift cards online before realizing the fraud. The victim notified the eBay internet crime complaint center of the incident.
December 28,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that a Lynn Street resident reported being the victim of criminal mischief on December 22. The victim reported an unknown person damaged and removed Christmas decorations outside of the residence. The amount of damage is unknown at this time.
