Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood PBA Local 20 is collecting unwrapped toys for children for the Holiday toy drive. Toys can be dropped off at Police Headquarters or the PBA tent at Van Nest Square during the holiday tree lighting 12/1/17. Stop by and say hello to our officers who will be handing out hot cider and giveaways for the kids.
We are a small part of a giant area toy drive which takes place on Dec. 18th. It benefits tons of area children including the Valley Hospital Pediatric Center. New Unwrapped toys can be dropped off, at anytime, at the Ridgewood Police Headquarters or you can find us at our tent during Downtown for the Holidays on Dec. 1st. Help us spread some joy this holiday season!
Ridgewood NJ, The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus presents songs of the Holiday season with our special guest Barbara Dever, mezzo soprano – NY Metropolitan Opera. Also featured are tributes to Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday and the 60th anniversary of West Side Story.
Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM
at United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton St, Ridgewood NJ 07450
Ticket Prices:
At the door – $25.00,
Seniors and Students under 17 – $18.00
Discount tickets – $15.00 are available online at www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org and at the following Merchants:
Ridgewood: Daily Treat
Mango Jam
Glen Rock: Perry’s Florist
Rock Ridge Pharmacy
Fair Lawn: Benny’s Luncheonette
Hohokus Wine & Spirit World
Westwood Lewis Drugs
Barbara Dever, mezzo-soprano.
Since her debut as Amneris in Aida at the Metropolitan Opera in 1994, Barbara Dever has been in demand throughout the world for dramatic mezzo-soprano operatic and concert repertoire. In 16 seasons at the Metropolitan Opera, Miss Dever has been heard in the house as Azucena in Il trovatore, Amneris in Aida, and Ulrica in Un ballo in maschera, Eboli in Don Carlo, and Herodias in Salome. 2009-2010 marked her 17th season at the Metropolitan, where she performed in Il trittico and as the Countess in The Nose. She was also heard as Mary in Der Fliegende Holländer with the Canadian Opera Company of Toronto, in Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 and Des Knaben Wunderhorn in Mexico City with the Mineria Orchestra.
In addition to her vast operatic repertoire, Miss Dever maintains an active performance schedule with orchestras throughout the world. In recent season she has been heard in Mahler’s Rückert Lieder with the State Symphony Orchestra of Sao Paulo, in the Missa Solemnis and Messiah with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, in Des Knaben Wunderhorn with Louisville Orchestra and at the Chautauqua Festival, in the Verdi Requiem with the Florida Philharmonic, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, and the National Orchestra of Mexico, in Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the Netherlands Radio Orchestra with Hans Vonk conducting, and in numerous performances of Mahler’s Symphonies Nos. 2, 3, 8 and Das Lied von der Erde with the National Orchestra of Mexico.
Ridgewood NJ, Due to the Downtown for the Holidays event on Friday, December 1st, with the closure of several streets in the Central Business District, the Public Valet Parking will not be available. The Public Valet Parking will be available on Saturday, December 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The cost is $5.00 per vehicle.
Ridgewood NJ, There’s more to the story than just Mr. Aronsohn and Ms. Sonenfeld appearing in the video.
In addition to Ms. Sonenfeld, two (2) other full time employees of the Village made video appearances (Robert Rooney and Christopher Rutishauser), the taxpayer funded Village website was used to host pro-garage “propaganda,” and the Village’s taxpayer funded e-mail server was used to send out a biased electronic communication to approximately 9,000 unique e-mail addresses.
Although Paul “the spin doctor” Aronsohn is attempting to say that it was JUST an innocent video, there was actually a targeted, taxpayer funded, well engineered, pro-garage campaign being executed and the Village Manager’s office was serving as campaign headquarters.
Ridgewood NJ, an amazing headline today from the Ridgewood News , especially when you take into account the one sided journalistic arse kissing and one sided reporting that often take place on their pages . The Ridgewood News like most of New Jersey’s media have been open cheerleaders , excuse makers and supporters for corruption and dishonestly in this ethically challenged state . It’s about time and we say welcome to the real world .
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays & Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Fri, December 01, 2017 , Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: E. Ridgewood Ave and Memorial Park, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
You do not have to go to NYC to see the lighting of a beautiful tall Christmas tree…
right here in Ridgewood, we celebrate the starting of all the Holidays with the lighting of a 60-80ft. beautiful tree.
Starting at 5:30-7pm,
-Santa will be in the Park for the
“wee” little ones.
-On the streets, the RHS Marching Band and Holiday Chorus will be marching and singing up and down E. Ridgewood Ave…making Merriment with their instruments and voices.
Just added, ride Santa’s trackless train…this will be fun! (FREE)
7:00pm-
On stage is where the excitement happens, lots of singing and dancing by the kids to help us get ready to light our beautiful tree….”Magical” are the words they use.
7:30pmish is the lighting of the tree.
following will be music on stage and
in the streets…
SANTA will be in Park (8-9pm) waiting for your list and checking it twice…and Santa’s track-less train. (will end at 8:55pm-streets open up at 9pm)
********************************************************** There will be no parking on E. Ridgewood Ave from Walnut up to and including parts of S. & N. Broad St. Please note the streets that will be closed for this event will be from Walnut Street up E. Ridgewood Ave. included S. & N Broad St from 5:30-9pmish.
What’s happening in Ridgewood during the Holiday Season….
Saturday, December 2, 2017
10am-1pm
Santa will arrive at Columbia Bank
(60 S. Broad St.), free gifts for all the kids
10:30am FREE Movie at the Bow-Tie Cinema-
movie will be ELF, Will Ferrel.
2-4pm Santa will now be at Memorial Park at
Van Neste Square, weather permitting.
Saturday, December 2,9, 16, 2017 – 12N-3pm
Visit SANTA at his house in the center of Ridgewood, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
weather permitting.
Saturday, December 23, 2017 – 12N-2:30pm
weather permitting.
Come to do your Holiday Shopping in historic downtown Ridgewood and dine at our delicious
restaurants. Give yourself a gift of shopping and dining.
The Ridgewood “tradition” is supported and presented by the members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce as follows…
Columbia Bank
Valley Hospital
Van Dyk Health Care
Freedom Bank
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Prestige Family of Fine Cars
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Park West Tavern
Santoni’s Pizzeria
Pearl Restaurant
ConnectOne Bank
West Bergen Mental Health
Serendipity Labs
Clemente Orthodontics
Serendipity Labs Ridgewood
Duxiana
S&SO Produce Farms
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
The Village Health Coach
Charles J. X. Kahwaty, Esqu.
Biltmore Tuxedos
C.C. Van Emburgh Inc.
Beyband International, Inc.
Janjigian Trading Co,, Inc.
Ridgewood Party Rental
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Haagen-Dazs
E. Clark Travel
YWCA of Bergen County
Ben & Jerry’s
for details call 201-445-2600, [email protected]
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
celebrating 90th Anniversary
1927-2017
one of the nation’s oldest running Chambers
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DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS-TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION…
starts Friday, December 1, 2017
Santa, music and merriment 5:30-9pm
Tree Lighting 7:30pmish
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Saturday Santa arrives at Columbia Bank at 10am-gifts and pictures for all the kids.
10:30am FREE MOVIES FOR THE KIDS…
SANTA IN THE PARK 2-4PM
FOR ALL THE DETAILS CHECK OUT www.experienceridgewood.com
Look there are 160 homes on the market in the village Ridgewood as of today. Senior citizens and other residents are moving out we’re downsizing because of the taxes they will not retire in town on the realtor and this is what I’m told every single day. Don’t let anybody give you any kind of bullshit story the taxes are way too high in town. Yes there are buyers coming from Europe and all major cities throughout the United States because they all want to work in Manhattan People are following the money but days of working for someone for 25 years is pretty much over there is no more loyalty. For few between. Make the money and run.
Dear “James”
Please source your random facts… because to me, almost none of them are accurate.
“And let us not forget Ms. Hauck, who actually hired the video company that made the video, paid for it, and then collected reimbursement from public money.”
I did not pay for them. Bob Rooney, the CFO payed the video prod. co. and the printer directly. You can check.
And your personal opinions are just that, yours to share as you think are appropriate. But, I will never understand people who seem to actually enjoy turning good philosophical disagreements into such vindictive personal attacks.
Reader reminds us this is the same Gwenn: Calling members of the public terrorists, stalkers, creeps…..telling them they should move, they should not have moved, and they should sit down.
Ridgewood NJ, Nine (9) high school students from the Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township escaped injury when the school bus on which they were riding collided with a Volkswagen Passat sedan at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and South Monroe Street, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 11/29. The adult male driver of the Volkswagen sustained a non life threatening injury, but declined ambulance transport to a local hospital. The school bus driver was uninjured. Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire Department personnel responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked Passat from the scene; the school bus was able to drive away on its own power. Ridgewood PD issued one (1) crash related summons to the Volkswagen’s driver.
Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) individuals sustained non life threatening injuries in a crash between a 4-door sedan and a cargo van at the intersection of Gardner Road and Lincoln Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, 11/29. Ridgewood Police, EMS and Fire Department responded to the incident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fire Department personnel attended to a moderately sized crash related fluid spill.
Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE: A report from an certified arborist has been received and reviewed by Village officials. The report indicates that the tree has a void approximately 8 feet long, extending from above ground into the tree’s underground root system. The arborist’s report recommends immediate removal of the tree citing the possibility that all of the tree, or significant portions of it, could be severely damaged and/or fall to the ground during a major storm event. Based on this report, the tree is still scheduled for removal during the first week of December.
Mike Sedon , ” This is something that nobody really wants to do, but unfortunately it has to be done for safety reasons. It’s a prominent and important tree, and I’ve been an advocate for not only planting more trees but also maintaining what we have. With more focus on maintenance of our existing trees we might find that some older, larger trees must come down, but if we continue with a robust replacement program the over all canopy will be maintained in the Village.”
Ridgewood NJ, Bone treats are real bones that have been processed, sometimes flavored, and packaged for dogs. Giving your dog a “bone treat” might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.
Many dog owners know not to toss a turkey or chicken bone to their dog; those bones are just too brittle. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the risk goes beyond that, especially when it comes to the “bone treats” you may see at the store.
What’s a Bone Treat?
FDA has received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats,” which differ from uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats. A variety of commercially-available bone treats for dogs—including treats described as “Ham Bones,” “Pork Femur Bones,” “Rib Bones,” and “Smokey Knuckle Bones”—were listed in the reports. The products may be dried through a smoking process or by baking, and may contain other ingredients such as preservatives, seasonings, and smoke flavorings.
So if you’re planning to give your dog a stocking full of bone treats this holiday season, you may want to reconsider. According to Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the FDA, “Giving your dog a bone treat might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.”
Illnesses Reported
Illnesses reported to FDA by owners and veterinarians in dogs that have eaten bone treats have included:
Gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage in the digestive tract)
Choking
Cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bleeding from the rectum, and/or
Death. Approximately fifteen dogs reportedly died after eating a bone treat.
The reports, sent in by pet owners and veterinarians, involved about 90 dogs (some reports included more than one dog). In addition, FDA received seven reports of product problems, such as moldy-appearing bones, or bone treats splintering when chewed by the pet.
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe
Here are some tips to keep your dog safe:
Chicken bones and other bones from the kitchen table can cause injury when chewed by pets, too. So be careful to keep platters out of reach when you’re cooking or the family is eating.
Be careful what you put in the trash can. Dogs are notorious for helping themselves to the turkey carcass or steak bones disposed of there.
Talk with your veterinarian about other toys or treats that are most appropriate for your dog. There are many available products made with different materials for dogs to chew on.
“We recommend supervising your dog with any chew toy or treat, especially one she hasn’t had before,” adds Stamper. “And if she ‘just isn’t acting right,’ call your veterinarian right away!”
To report a problem with a pet food or treat, please visit FDA’s Web page on “How to Report a Pet Food Complaint.”
They worked so hard to get the garage for their own selfish purposes that it seems unfathomable that we are still talking about doing it. It was a stupid, stupid idea driven by the wrong reasons. Please, NO GARAGE–just repair the surface and rework the spaces to create more (done badly from the get-go). It shouldn’t be hard or expensive. And by the way, besides the wrist-slap fine paid to the state, they ought to be made to reimburse the village for the cost of the video, paid for with property tax dollars. That was the killer part!
