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Did the Chamber Forget about the ,”Ridgewood Chamber Annual Restaurant Week”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Chamber Annual Restaurant Week (Sun, January 16, 2022 – Thu, January 20, 2022 ) started on Sunday and its a big favorite for residents and visitors alike who want to sample the many residents Ridgewood has to offer, but alas the Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page as off Sunday night the 16th were still not updated as to participating restaurants .

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UPDATE: Bagelicious, Grand Re-Opening Delayed

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Ridgewood NJ, according Bergen Comminissoner and official spokes person for Bagelicious Ramon M Hache, “Unfortunately, the reopening of Bagelicious is not going to take place this week due to some unexpected last minute issues. Stay tuned until next week! “

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Bagelicious in Ridgewood is Reopening on National Bagel Day , Saturday January 15!

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Bergen Commissioner Ramon M Hache , Bagelicious is reopening on Saturday, January 15! Very excited to have Bagelicious reopen after being destroyed by a fire in April 2020. The new location is just a few doors up the street, next to the Ridgewood Cycle Shop in what used to be Mango Jam. Stop in and support this local gem and say hi to Gus the owner.

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PayPal, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle To Report Payments Of $600 Or More Starting January 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, beginning January 1, 2022 payment platforms ,PayPal, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle will be required to issue 1099Ks to any taxpayer who receives $600 or more for transactions tagged as “Goods and Services”.  This is a change from our current state of affairs which requires 1099Ks to be generated only for $20,000 of gross revenue and 200 individual transactions of this type.

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Ridgewood Water is Once Again in Violation of Two New Jersey Drinking Water Standards

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is once again in violation of two New Jersey drinking water standards . Ridgewood Water exceeded the PFOS at 13 parts per trillion and PFOA at 14 parts per trillion mandated MCL safety limit. An MCL is the highest allowable concentration of a contaminant in water delivered to a user of a public drinking water supply. (Milligrams per liter)MCLs apply to public water systems, including public community and public nontransient noncommunity water systems. Public community and public nontransient noncommunity water systems are required to routinely monitor for contaminants for which MCLs have been established and to take any action necessary to bring the water into compliance with an MCL.

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Sunday Night Crash in Ridgewood’s Central Business District Sends One to The Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) summons was issued in connection with a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood on Sunday evening, 01/02. Ridgewood firefighters used hydraulic tools to extricate an adult female passenger of a minivan involved in the collision. The victim was transported to The Valley Hospital by Ridgewood EMS. A crash related fluid spill was also attended to by Ridgewood Fire Department. Both vehicles involved in the crash appear to have been totaled and were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police Patrol Division handled the crash investigation.

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The End of the Commuter Model and the Rise of the Digital Nomad

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Ridgewood NJ, it’s been two years since the Covid-19 pandemic sent everyone home from work, and for many workers 2022 will begin and end in the same way: working from home Infront of a screen .

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NJ Minimum Wage to Rise to $12/Hour for Most Employees on January 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s minimum hourly wage will go up by $1 to $12 per hour, for most employees, on January 1, 2021, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced today. 

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Two New High Density Housing Projects Slated for Early 2022 Openings in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, two multi-housing rental projects will be opening early next year. The NoMa to open in February ,billed as “a visionary collection of one and two bedroom rental residences coming soon to North Maple Avenue in downtown Ridgewood. The unique charm of Ridgewood Village shows its colors with an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants, and activities that create a cherished sense of community just moments from the train – and miles from ordinary.”

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Several Bills Could Help NJ Small Businesses offset some expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Trenton NJ , NJBIA is supporting several bills before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee this afternoon that would help small businesses offset some expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the purchase of health and safety equipment and winterizing outdoor dining areas.

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Libraries in Ridgewood are Viewed as the Most Important Cultural Resource and the 4th of July Parade / Fireworks and the Christmas Tree Lighting are Fan Favorites

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Ridgewood NJ, “Our Village ,Our Future”  ran a series of questions for Villagers and analyzed and published the responses . The “Our Village ,Our Future ” is focusing on the reimaging the Village of Ridgewood Master plan . The reimaging is an attempt to update the Master Plan and while many suggest that “the horse has already left the barn” , it seems an opportunity to address the many issues facing the Village .

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Saturday December 18th Visit Santa and Park Absolutely For Free on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the Hudson Street Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday December 18, 2021 Santa’s House in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square will be open from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m.  Come and visit Santa, and let him know what your Christmas wish is .  Sources tell the Ridgewood blog that because of COVID Santa may cut you some slack this year. Santa does not require ID and a vaccine card .

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2021 Downtown for the Holidays Was a Runaway Success for Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays event was different this year ,due to an abundance of caution over COVID19 the tradition tree lighting countdown was dropped.  While many were disappointed over the loss of the tree lighting count down . sources in side the Chamber tell the Ridgewood blog that 2021 was the best attended in years .

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Cream Cheese Shortage Hits Bergen County !

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Supply Chain Issues Have Claimed a New Victim , Your Breakfast

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Ridgewood NJ, Recently there has been some debate over the reopening of Bagelicious in Ridgewood after an April 2020 fire destroyed the original shop. The Ridgewood blog has received word from sources in New York City that supply chain issues have claimed a new victim , breakfast. Bagel shop owners from New York City to the Carolinas are struggling to find cream cheese and fear the supply shortage could continue leaving bagels high and dry, per The New York Times.

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New Shade Trees Come to the Central Business District in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission in cooperation with the Village Council and the Village Administrator , are planting new trees in the Central Business District.

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