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Posted on July 30, 2012May 29, 2016 by James — 1 Comment

Valley Hospital named in Becker’s Hospital Review Names 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs

Valley Hospital named in Becker’s Hospital Review Names 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs
Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) July 29, 2012

Valley Hospital of Ridgewood named in Becker’s Hospital Review 100 hospitals with great orthopedic programs across the country.

The editorial staff of Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes these hospitals as leaders in orthopedic treatment and research. To develop this list, the editorial team analyzed data from U.S. News & World Report, HealthGrades and Thomson Reuters, as well as the American Nurses Credentialing Center for Magnet status and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for Blue Distinction status.

After examining rankings and accolades, the team performed additional research into each hospital and analyzed the list with industry experts. The final result is a list of 100 hospitals from across the country that have demonstrated continual innovation in orthopedic treatments and services. Additionally, the hospitals included emphasize patient-centered care and forward-thinking research.

About Becker’s Hospital Review Becker’s Hospital Review is a bimonthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. Our content is geared toward high level hospital leaders, and we work to provide valuable content, including hospital and health system news, best practices and legal guidance specifically for these decision makers. Each issue of Becker’s Hospital Review reaches more than 18,000 people, primarily acute-care hospital CEOs and CFOs.

Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9744169.htm

Posted on July 27, 2012June 27, 2021 by James — 2 Comments

Long-vacant “Town Garage” back on in the news again

As previously reported in reader commentary : Urbanization of Downtown Ridgewood is coming

Massive development set to take place in the Central Business District

https://theridgewoodblog.net/reader-urbanization-of-downtown-ridgewood-is-coming/

Long-vacant “Town Garage” back on in the news again

THURSDAY JULY 26, 2012, 1:49 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Village Council members are expected next month to resurrect a discussion initiated by the Ridgewood Planning Board, which has asked the governing body to review the stipulations and intentions of the North Walnut Street Redevelopment Area and Redevelopment Plan.

The Village Council will reopen discussions next month on what to do with the Town Garage property.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/163887616_Long-vacant_lot_in_Ridgewood_is_back_on_table_for_discussion.html

Posted on June 3, 2012May 29, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood News editorial: Get to Graydon this summer

photo taken by Alan Seiden at Graydon last year, 2011

Ridgewood News editorial: Get to Graydon this summer
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Graydon Pool officially opens for the weekend on Saturday, and we encourage all village residents to check out the pool this summer.

Residents should use Graydon as a ‘stay’cation, saving money while bonding with members of the community.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/156151295_Get_to_Graydon_this_season_.html

Posted on May 29, 2012September 25, 2016 by James — 8 Comments

Ex Chief Bombace looks to resuscitate image after behavior was blasted by judge in Reilly verdict

Ex Chief Bombace looks to resuscitate image after behavior was blasted by judge in Reilly verdict

Kevin Reilly alleged that he reported two incidents in which firefighter safety was compromised because of violations by his superiors.

The recent decision by Judge Menelaos W. Toskos reducing Firefighter Kevin Reilly’s 3.5 million dollar jury award to $500,000.00 told only half of the story.

Firefighter Reilly’s “whistle blower” claim that he and his colleagues were ordered to clean up an unknown chemical spill at The Valley Hospital was proven to be false during the court proceedings. The chemical had been identified by The Bergen County Hazardous Materials Team, which was called to The Valley Hospital at 7:30 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the request of the Fire Department, for what was then an unknown spill in the area of the Hospital Pharmacy. I was also called to the scene by the on duty Fire Captain.

The members of the Ridgewood Fire Department and Bergen County Hazardous Materials Team contained and then identified the spilled material, which was identified as 1000 cc of Glacial Acetic Acid. Bergen County Hazmat and Fire Department members then used an absorbent to pick up the liquid. Once all of the liquid had been picked up they double bagged the absorbent and the broken bottle for disposal. The bagged material was turned over to a Hospital Representative for disposal in the Hospitals normal hazardous waste flow. This action was documented in a report filed by the Bergen County Hazardous Materials Team (BCDHS Case Number 2007-8-71) see attachment.

The next day, Monday, August 13, 2007, Deputy Chief David Yaden and I returned to Valley Hospital in the morning to speak to the Valley Hospital Safety Officer about incident and to insure that the already contained and bagged material was going to be disposed of properly. When we went to check on the hazardous material it was noticed that the outer bag had been torn at some point. We called for the on duty firefighters to respond to The Valley Hospital and I instructed Firefighter Reilly and the other Firefighters to wear their appropriate respiratory protection with gloves and to place the torn bag into another bag and then place a hazardous materials label on the new bag.

None of the already bagged absorbent material had spilled from either of the inner bags. No spill was cleaned up by Firefighter Reilly or the other Firefighters. At no time were these Firefighters placed in any danger and because there was no spill there was no need to call the Bergen County Hazardous Materials Team for this situation.

James Bombace, Chief (Retired)

Ridgewood Fire Department

Posted on May 5, 2012January 25, 2022 by James — 7 Comments

Mr. Bombace has been working directly with Paul Arohnson for the past 3 years to get a super majority of “like-minded” council persons

Mr. Bombace has been working directly with Paul Arohnson for the past 3 years to get a super majority of “like-minded” council persons

Mr. Bombace has been working directly with Paul Arohnson for the past 3 years to get a super majority of “like-minded” council persons elected. At first it was the “Crowd” (Cronk and Dowd); now its Albert Puccarelli and Gwen Haulk.

The problem with allowing Paul Arohnson to control a super majority (who have been telling anyone who will listen; that they intend to elect him as Mayor) is that these three will jam their agenda through over and over again and the Village will be changed forever. It should be no suprise they have been having private (read: secret) meetings with various development partners to construct new retail, garages and apartments in various locations in downtown (this is the kind of stuff that leads to jail time, just look what happened in other urban areas around us these past few years).

The current Council is composed of five individuals, none having a lock on control and all having “independent”, not “like-minded” or “lock-step” thinking.

In this Tuesday’s election there will be three non aligned candidates; they are: Keith Killion, Jane Shinazoka and Russ Forenza. Anyone who knows these three; knows they are very different people with very different ideas, all respectful of eachother and the tax payer.

Please vote for independent condidates this year.

Posted on May 5, 2012January 25, 2022 by James — 9 Comments

“Citizens for a Better Ridgewood ” tainted by the Bombace scandal

“Citizens for a Better Ridgewood ” tainted by the Bombace scandal

It seems “Citizens for a Better Ridgewood ” is more than just a group of complainers looking to “urbanize Ridgewood ” at taxpayers expense while reaping huge profits . The group seems to also be composed of and represented by a group of bullies who will do almost anything to get their way.

Also noted in the Judge’s decision “Plaintiff received a disturbing anonymous mailing at his home which was later found to have been sent by Former Chief Bombace”

Has Bombace been charged with anything? It seems he has culpability in this matter, costing Village Taxpayers, he should not escape without being held accountable. If the Judge found a disturbing anonymous mailing having been sent by Bombace, where is the investigation from the Ridgewood Police Department or the prosecutor’s office?

This lies on his shoulders of James Bombace as Director of the Fire Dept. for the years that this harassment to place. To find out that in the Judge opinion he active participated in the harassment is telling on the type of leader he was. This is the same man that now is actively spreading rumors about our mayor is even more telling of the kind of person he really is. He should give back his pension .

This the same Bombace heading up the “Citizens For A Better Ridgewood”? Was this group formed to advance the Aronsohn/Puciarelli/Hauck ticket?

This is the same Bombase that runs the fake misinformation blog or flog known as the “Ridgewood Views” under the Andrew & Sue moniker while on the taxpayers dime ?

This is also the same James Bombace who wrote the letter in today’s Ridgewood News supporting Paul Aronsohn, Gwenn Hauck, and Albert Pucciarelli for Village Council making these candidates complicit in a premeditated plan of lies and deceit to take over the Village?

Posted on May 3, 2012July 16, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

Andrew & Susan Exposed : admit they are James Bombace , and support Paul Aronsohn

Andrew & Susan finally admit they are James Bombase , and support Paul Aronsohn

Andrew & Susan
Ridgewoodblog.blogspot.com
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Submitted on 2012/05/02 at 8:20 pm

Wrong! Unlike this blog we post opposing views. Many posters have told us that this blog will not post anything against Killion or for Arohsohn. You PJ have been bought and paid for by Killion and his lapdogs and that is so obvious it is sickening.

Andrew and Sue?? Ha ha!! finally Jim Bombace reveals himself in his reply to the post. Hey Jim, the James referred to is the James from the Patch not you James Bombace. Everyone knows that “Andrew and Sue” is Jim Bombace and that you have such venom for Keith. How dare you knock Keith and what he has given back to Ridgewood over the years. At least he took a shower and showed up to work in a clean shirt.. yuck!! You really need to find a hobby and get a life. Your obsession with Village affairs is over the top. You should have had that much energy when you were on the job. Small minded individuals like yourself perpetuate the negative image of Ridgewood to others, Do something positive for the Village. Volunteer your time and talent. Take your $100K plus pension and enjoy life!

“Andrew/Susan” post: Sorry, I don’t think that’s true. I have posted things both against Killion and also for Aronsohn on this blog before.
I’ve certainly read many opposing views on this blog on a wide variety of topics.

And at least for me — I’m nobody’s lapdog, thank you. I often disagree with people on one issue who I might completely agree with and support on other issues. To me, it’s not about personalities but issues.

I’m not the moderator nor owner and this isn’t my blog. Personally I try to read info from many sources, including your blog too. And the fact is, the moderator posted YOUR post here too– did he not?

I don’t expect any blog to have completely “unbiased” views since by nature people on all sides (many with agendas all their own) are going to post on them. What is wrong with that? I certainly have many times perceived a def. point of view and agenda over at your blog too.

People can read your stuff and agree or disagree. And if they feel you consistently have a viewpoint or agenda they really can’t agree with, they can decide NOT to read your stuff, too. The choice is theirs.

It’s like an editorial page or letters to the ed section. Do you expect that to be strictly a “just the facts” news report? I hope you don’t.

Many times the REAL facts are not very clear with many issues, and questions need to be asked and info uncovered about the story behind the story and how often there are other agendas and forces at work that are not at first blush apparent.

Blogs can be a great way the little guy can have a voice in that, and help raise awareness and ask the questions that many news sources don’t ask.

Posted on May 3, 2012August 3, 2020 by James

Sustainable Jersey/UN Agenda 21 : “Socialist Serfdom”

West Bergen Tea Party
Presents
Sustainable Jersey/UN Agenda 21

“Socialist Serfdom” , Destroying our Property Rights, Affecting our Prosperity, Limiting our Freedom

Join us 7 pm, Tuesday, May 8th
at the Larkin House
380 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff
(1/4 mile North of Stop & Shop on the right)

More Information: 201 891-5918
conservative_caucus@verizon.net
www.westbergenteaparty

Posted on March 29, 2012April 13, 2016 by admin — Leave a comment

Cupcakes By Carousel Selected for "Best of Bergen 2012

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Cupcakes By Carousel Selected for “Best of Bergen 2012”
By Cupcakes Carousel
Published: Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2012 – 3:26 pm

RIDGEWOOD and ENGLEWOOD, N.J., March 28, 2012 — Cupcakes By Carousel of Ridgewood, Englewood, New Jersey has been honored with a recognition by (201) Magazine in its selection of “Best Of Bergen 2012.”

Posted on March 27, 2012April 12, 2020 by admin — Leave a comment

>‘Stock Act’ sticks taxpayers with $1.7 million tab

>‘Stock Act’ sticks taxpayers with $1.7 million tab

This wasn’t supposed to happen. In Congress drive to clean up its act and pass the “Stock Act” to provide transparency to Wall Street holdings members have, taxpayers are getting stuck with the bill.

Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer reveals that it will cost $1.5 million to develop software and programs to provide the easy-to-use electronic disclosure of lawmaker holdings required in the legislation.

Plus, he adds, when up and running, it will likely cost another $200,000 a year just to operate and maintain.

https://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/washington-secrets/2012/03/%E2%80%98stock-act%E2%80%99-sticks-taxpayers-17-million-tab/408886

Posted on March 23, 2012April 13, 2016 by admin — Leave a comment

>Ridgewood Mayor Keith Killion joined other local mayors to deliver meals to seniors to raise awareness about Community Meals

>Ridgewood Mayor Keith Killion joined other local mayors to deliver meals to seniors to raise awareness about Community Meals
Thursday March 22, 2012, 3:34 PM
BY RICHARD DE SANTA
NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP
The Ridgewood News

The mayors of Ridgewood and Glen Rock and officials from three neighboring towns hit the road on Wednesday morning, delivering prepared meals to senior residents in Community Meals Inc.’s (CMI) “Mayors for Meals Day 2012.”

https://www.northjersey.com/community/143862196_Local_mayors_deliver_meals_to_seniors_to_raise_awareness_about_Community_Meals.html

Posted on March 17, 2012March 17, 2021 by admin — Leave a comment

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

St.Patrick stained glass theridgewoodblog.net

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast–on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

St. Patrick and the First St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.

Since around the ninth or 10th century, people in Ireland have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick on March 17. Interestingly, however, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick’s Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

Posted on March 15, 2012April 12, 2020 by admin — Leave a comment

>‘No Knock’ List Would Keep Away Solicitors

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‘No Knock’ List Would Keep Away Solicitors
March 14, 2012 11:21 AM

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) – After the murder of an 80-year-old woman in her home last fall, the City of Royal Oak is looking into possibly adopting a so-called community “no knock” list in an attempt to tighten the limits on door-to-door solicitors.

WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with Royal Oak City Attorney Dave Gillam.

“A homeowner would have the ability to have their name and address put on that list. And, essentially, that would make it illegal or unlawful for a solicitor to approach someone at that address for commercial purposes,” Gilliam said.

Nancy Dailey was murdered in her house on November 20, allegedly by two parolees who authorities said did lawn work for her prior to the murder.

https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/14/no-knock-list-would-keep-away-solicitors/

Posted on March 6, 2012April 12, 2020 by admin — Leave a comment

>"Grow Your Business" Networking Luncheon – Smart business planning – starts NOW!

“Grow Your Business” Networking Luncheon – Smart business planning – starts NOW!

Wed, March 07, 2012
Time: 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

March Networking in Ridgewood
SMART BUSINESS PLANNING – starts NOW!
Websites – 2 part seminar
March 7, 2012, 11:15am-1:00pm
Hosted by: Bookends
211 E. Ridgewood Ave.
$20.00pp includes lunch & seminar

Part 1:
Web Site Security 101:
How to Protect Your Business-
With more data being stored electronically, the world is ripe with opportunities for financial gain through illicit hacking and data theft. How do these attacks actually unfold? This presentation will discuss the tactics used by real-world cyber criminals. We will better understand how small businesses can protect themselves when under direct attack.
Presenter: Mike Zusman – owns Carve Systems.
He is an independent security reseracher with Apple/SonicWall – has his CISSP certificate and is a leader of the Mobile Application Security Project.

Part 2:
“Why should a business have a website?”
Do I need to sell products on my website?
Principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Getting visitors to your website.
Having an effective website.
Presenter: Drawing Board Media works closely with small businesses throughout the NYC metropolitan region to design, develop and host effective online marketing strategies. Chris Garcia has been in the business for over 20 years while helping businesses understand and implement effective technolgy solutions.
Do you need to update?
RSVP BY MARCH 2, 2012
201-445-2600 – info@ridgewoodchamber.com
$20.00pp for lunch & seminar/Networking

Posted on February 26, 2012May 29, 2016 by admin — Leave a comment

>Ridgewood News Editorial: Running for council

>Ridgewood News Editorial: Running for council

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The deadline for Ridgewood residents to file nominating packets to run for Village Council is fast approaching.

This year, three seats are open on the council, each for a four-year term.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/140264493_The_work_is_worth_it.html

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