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Posted on August 30, 2015 August 30, 2015

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2015 Fall Car Show

August 30,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Its that time of the year again and the Annual Fall Car Show, presented by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Friday, September 11th, 2015 from 6:00-9:00pm.

Don’t miss this FREE chance to stroll through Ridgewood’s historic, bustling downtown area, filled with 400 cars from the years 1930 to 2015! This year, the Car Show will take place around Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and on E. Ridgewood Ave.

This year the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2015 Car Show is dedicated to the memory of those who died on 9/11. A special “Memorial Award” will be given out by Duxiana of Ridgewood.

Promising to be the best EVENING car show of the fall! Bring the entire family and take your picture under the huge American flag suspended between two hook and ladder fire trucks!

Come see the Ridgewood High School Marching Band in their first performance of the season. The RHS Maroon Men acapella group will start the evening off with the Star Spangled Banner. Listen and dance to a live band, have dinner at one of Ridgewood’s many restaurants, and see the wide variety of cars, from muscle cars and hot rods to current models and crazy designs.

It’s also not too late to register your very own car! For more information about registering or just the Car Show itself, call us at 201-445-2600 –

info@ridgewoodchamber.com – www.experienceridgewood.com. If there is a threat of rain, please check the Ridgewood Chamber website for any changes.

Posted on August 30, 2015 August 29, 2015

Trial lawyers circle Ashley Madison

By Katie Bo Williams – 08/29/15 11:14 AM EDT

The infidelity website Ashley Madison is fighting for survival after a hack that exposed the personal information of up to 37 million people.

Class-action lawsuits are flooding the parent company of the website, with people seeking millions of dollars in damages for having been revealed to the world as having sought extra-marital affairs.

At least four lawsuits seeking class-action status have been filed in the United States, including two in California, one in Texas and one that was filed in Missouri before the data dump.

In Canada, two leading firms have filed a $578 million class-action suit on behalf of users who were outed.

All four U.S. cases has been filed on behalf of anonymous clients and accuse Ashley Madison and its parent company, Avid Life Media, of failing to adequately protect sensitive information.

The plaintiffs argue Ashley Madison knew about its security deficiencies but did nothing to address them — an allegation that they say is supported by internal company communications also released by the hackers.

The suit filed in Los Angeles this week also accuses the company of emotional distress and violating privacy laws.

https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/252203-trial-lawyers-circling-ashley-madison

Posted on August 29, 2015 August 29, 2015

THE RIDGEWOOD GUILD 2015 JAZZ FEST with Headliner, Antoinette Montague!

THE RIDGEWOOD GUILD 2015 JAZZ FEST

with Headliner, Antoinette Montague!
Join us at Memorial Park at Van Nest Square in Ridgewood NJ on Sunday, September 13th, 12-6PM for an afternoon of “Women Leaders in Jazz”

Opening the festival is Sharel Cassity’s “Elektra” Band
Sharel–sax, flute, effects
Ingrid Jensen–trumpet, effects
Shamie Royston–keys
Linda Oh–electric & upright bass
Allison Miller-drums.

Jazzmeia Horn is bringing to Ridgewood ‘The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn’ and will include…
Victor Gould- Piano
Dezron Douglas- Bass
Darrian Douglas- Drums
Patrick Bartley- Tenor Sax
Phantom Knoet -The Knowledge Dropping Poet
Jamie Philbert- Dancer
Jazzmeia Horn- Vocals. The ensemble just performed at Dizzys club Coca-Cola.

Antoinette Montague’s
World Peace in the Key of Jazz with
Danny Mixon, keys
Bobby Sanabria, drums
Paul Beaudry, bass
Jay Hoggard, vibes
Solomon Hicks, guitar

It will be an alfresco afternoon with 16 local restaurants offering small plates; a beer/ wine garden; raffles and prizes.

Admission is five dollars to keep the music flowing, FREE for 18 and under. VIP tickets [;priority seating and free drink – to be consumed at the wine & beer garden];. Tickets available online, at Mango Jam [;41 N. Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ]; and at the door.

For more information go to www.ridgewoodguild.com

Posted on August 29, 2015 August 29, 2015

Grand Opening of Flo’s Nook at the Ridgewood Public Library

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August 29,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Welcome Flo’s Nook (Barbara) to the Ridgewood Library! Open this Thursday and Friday till 3. Grand Opening next week,
Their regular hours will begin Monday 8/31 and will be:
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Sat 9:30-4:30
Sun 1-5

Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-5600

Hours:

Monday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday1:00 – 5:00 pm

Posted on August 29, 2015 August 28, 2015

Ridgewood Police Recount “Naked Cowboy” Take down

file photo of the real naked cowboy in Times Sq

August 29,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood

Ridgewood NJ, On August 27, 2015 at about 9:30am, the Ridgewood Police Department was called to a house on Olivia Street for a report of a potential burglary as there was a man in the house yelling.

Upon arrival, the residents of the home were evacuated and the house was searched, but no one was located. While checking the area, officers heard someone in the street yelling and observed a large naked man, later identified as Craig Andrews (age 48 from Ridgewood) walking quickly down the street towards the incident location while he was holding a glass bottle of beer in one hand and a small bag in the other.

Mr.Andrews did not listen to officers repeated commands to stop and proceeded to aggressively approach Officer A. Mormino and the residents from the initial call causing Officers to be very concerned for the safety of Officer Mormino and the safety of the residents. Mr. Andrews closed in on Officer A. Mormino even after being repeatedly commanded to stop forcing Officer A. Mormino to deploy the Conducted Energy Device.

Mr. Andrews was then safely taken into custody with the assistance of several Ridgewood Police officers. A short time after as the officers were speaking with Mr. Andrews, he suffered a medical emergency and was transported to the Valley Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Mr. Andrews was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, lewdness, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia and obstruction of the administration of law. Mr. Andrews has been released on $40,000 bail pending his court appearance.

All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Posted on August 29, 2015 January 21, 2019

Ridgewood Makes New Jersey’s Top 10 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family

Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in New Jersey

Explore the best suburbs to raise a family. Niche ranks US suburbs based on age demographics, school ratings, crime rates, and access to affordable housing, child care, libraries, and grocery stores. A high ranking indicates that a suburb attracts young families with good schools and a safe community.

https://local.niche.com/rankings/suburbs/best-places-for-families/methodology/
1 Pennington Mercer County, New Jersey

2 Mountain LakesMorris County, New Jersey

3 Chatham Morris County, New Jersey

4 Tenafly Bergen County, New Jersey

5 New Providence Union County, New Jersey

6 Ridgewood Bergen County, New Jersey

7 Glen Rock Bergen County, New Jersey

8 Bernards Township Somerset County, New Jersey

9 Allendale Bergen County, New Jersey

10 West Windsor Township Mercer County, New Jersey

11 Old Tappan Bergen County, New Jersey

12 River Vale Township Bergen County, New Jersey

13 Montvale Bergen County, New Jersey

14 North Caldwell Essex County, New Jersey

15 Summit Union County, New Jersey

16 Haworth Bergen County, New Jersey

17 Ho-Ho-Kus Bergen County, New Jersey

18 Millburn Township Essex County, New Jersey

19 Park Ridge Bergen County, New Jersey

20 Fair Haven Monmouth County, New Jersey

21 River Edge Bergen County, New Jersey

22 Hillsdale Bergen County, New Jersey

23 Wyckoff Township Bergen County, New Jersey

24 Madison Morris County, New Jersey

25 Fanwood Union County, New Jersey

Posted on August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015

Ridgewood Guild’s “Music in the Night” Program Tonight

file photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Guild

Tonight’s Ridgewood Guild’s Music in the Night Schedule:

Bobby Degs – Daily Treat
Joseph Morris – It’s Greek to Me
Emily Ertle – Ridgewood Coffee
Deirdre Morgan – Kilwin’s
Jake Thistle – Due/Malee/La Tour
Banished to the Basement – MacMurphy’s
Take 4 – Ben & Jerry’s

The 2015 Ridgewood Guild’s “Music in the Night” Program

The Ridgewood Guild “Music in the Night” evening performance series is now entering its 5th Season. Every Friday night from 7:00 – 9:00pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day, musicians will be performing in several locations throughout downtown Ridgewood. These talented performers have created quite a buzz, so come join the fun, and enjoy some great music!

If you can strum a guitar, blow a horn or croon a tune, we’d love to hear you. Please fill out this form and email:musicinthenight@ridgewoodguild.com and we’ll get back to you to schedule an audition.

Posted on August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015

Naked Cowboy: Ridgewood police use Taser to subdue nude burglary suspect wearing only cowboy hat

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file photo of NYC Naked Cowboy

AUGUST 28, 2015, 11:47 AM LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015, 11:58 AM
BY STEFANIE DAZIO
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

RIDGEWOOD — A 48-year-old village man wearing only a cowboy hat and brandishing a bottle was subdued by police with a stun gun and then appeared to suffer a seizure Thursday morning, Chief John Ward said.

Craig Andrews allegedly ignored repeated commands to stop and kept coming closer to the officers and the residents of a house he is accused of burglarizing, Ward said. Officers used a Taser to arrest him and a few minutes later, he appeared to suffer a seizure. Ward does not believe the seizure was caused by the stun gun.

“He was up and talking to us after the Taser, conversed with us, gave us his name and address and everything else,” Ward said.

Andrews was treated at Valley Hospital and released.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-police-use-taser-to-subdue-burglary-suspect-wearing-only-cowboy-hat-1.1400317

Posted on August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015

Judge won’t dismiss charges against ex-Ridgewood man accused of molesting 7 on NY college team

AUGUST 27, 2015, 12:33 PM LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015, 2:04 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

A judge on Wednesday denied a motion seeking the dismissal of nearly 200 criminal counts levied against Kurt Ludwigsen, the former Ridgewood resident accused of molesting seven of the college softball players he had coached.

Rockland County Prosecutor Richard Moran said the case against Ludwigsen, the 44-year-old former coach for Nyack College’s softball team, will proceed following Rockland County Supreme Court Judge William Kelly’s ruling Wednesday morning.

Moran said pre-trial motions must be submitted to the court ahead of Ludwigsen’s next hearing, which is scheduled for Nov. 4.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/judge-won-t-dismiss-charges-against-ex-ridgewood-coach-accused-of-molesting-7-on-ny-college-team-1.1399570

Posted on August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015

Street Sign Amnesty All but one from the West Side

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department

August 28,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police announce progress since announcing amnesty for returning stolen street signs . So far over 20 Village signs have been returned to the Police Department , all except for one from the West Side of Town.

As a reminder signs can be dropped off at the Ridgewood Police Department until September 15th without consequences. After that date anyone found in possession of Village property will be charged with theft and prosecuted. We thank our residents for for assisting us with recovering the signs.

Posted on August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015

Ridgewood police beef up DWI patrols

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file photo by Boyd Loving

AUGUST 27, 2015 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015, 4:36 PM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Village police officers will be cracking down on drunk driving over the next two weeks.

The nationwide campaign, titled “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” will run through Sept. 7. It is aimed at reducing the amount of drunk-driving accidents that typically occur during hectic travel times.

Ridgewood is enforcing the initiative by putting extra patrols on the road focused solely on catching those drinking and driving.

“When an officer is only looking for DWIs, they can concentrate on that. That’s why we see an increase in DWIs during the campaign,” said Sgt. John Chuck of the Ridgewood Police Department.

Chief John Ward said patrol units also park close to the train station and bars to encourage people to take alternate transportation home. He said that police sometimes even call cabs to transport people home safely.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/crime-and-courts/ridgewood-dwi-patrols-ramped-up-1.1399647

Posted on August 28, 2015 September 10, 2021

September 11th – Ridgewood Remembers Our Neighbors and Friends

For the month of September, “Portraits” of the 12 residents Ridgewood lost in the Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, will be displayed in the Ridgewood Library Auditorium which is open 7 days a week.

All are invited to visit this exhibit to reflect and remember –

Richard Blood; Michael Carroll; Daniel McGinley; James Munhall; Charlie Murphy; Steven Paterson; Michael San Phillip; Bruce Simmons; Steven Strobert; Gina Sztejnberg; Jon Vandevander; and Christopher Wodenshek.

Mt. Carmel Church will hold a Mass at 7PM on September 11th

Posted on August 27, 2015 August 27, 2015

Is the Village waiting for this to blow over. Its been over 40 days what do we need the FBI. Maybe a TV show. Maybe we should contact 48 hours

August 27,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, As reported on this blog, Village Officials confirmed this month that an illegal dumping of construction materials took place behind Ridgewood’s composting facility on Lakeview Drive.

Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld said a “couple of truckloads” of asphalt, concrete blocks and other construction material were discovered at Lakeview on July 14 during a regular inspection of the area. The debris was found behind a berm at the back of the facility.
Officials are not sure of the exact date of the dumping, but it is presumed to be sometime between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) previous inspection in mid-June and the date of discovery.

Ridgewood Police Capt. Jacqueline Luthcke confirmed last Wednesday the department’s investigation is still active and has been ongoing since

This is going to be the new COLD CASE for the Village of Rdgewood. The person or persons responsible will be name only when the statues of limitations are up for this crime or they are retired and collecting a pension. Either the Police Department Management is inept or the Village Manger is holding back. If the person responsible was a village employee or ” worker bee” they would be gone by now.

Posted on August 27, 2015 August 27, 2015

Ridgewood agrees to pay $55K to settle water company’s alleged permit violations

AUGUST 26, 2015, 5:24 PM LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015, 5:42 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

RIDGEWOOD — The village council has agreed to pay $55,000 to the state to settle litigation over permit violations allegedly committed by Ridgewood Water.

The council had contested the violation, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, accusing the utility of drawing too much water into one of its wells.

Ridgewood officials had fought the state on the charges for more than two years. Water utility revenues will pay the settlement amount, officials said.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-agrees-to-pay-55k-to-settle-water-company-s-alleged-permit-violations-1.1398565

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