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2021 Village of Ridgewood Parking Revenues Tank

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood’s (VOR) CFO Robert G. Rooney relayed the bad news during Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session – YTD VOR parking revenues are 25%-35% of what parking revenue was projected to be.

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Ridgewood’s Panico Salon’s will host an official “digital unveiling”

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents are returning to brick-and-mortar retail after a year of social distancing and relying on screens – smartphones, zoom, laptops – to stay connected. Embracing this new reality, local businesses are making innovative changes to provide the best digital service to their clientele while they are in-store and that they cannot get at home or online.

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Blue Foundry Bank to Open in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Blue Foundry Bank is opening in Ridgewood. Please join them for their ribbon cutting opening of their new state of the art branch located in Ridgewood. It will take place on June 22nd from 5pm-7pm at 235 East Ridgewood Avenue. Please RSVP using the information on the attached flyer. Very exciting!(see photo)

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N.J. Business Action Center Publishes On-Demand Webinar Series to Help Small Businesses

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Ridgewood  NJ, The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), a no-cost, confidential “business-first” resource housed within the New Jersey Department of State, has virtually released its special six-part, interactive learning series designed to provide New Jersey businesses and nonprofits with the latest information to support recovery from disruptions caused by COVID-19.

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The Ridgewood Arts Council is sponsoring four public art installations in Ridgewood’s Business District.

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Ridgewood NJ,  during the COVID crisis, several creative individuals  had a revolutionary meeting of the minds. This week their shared vision of fusing public art into Ridgewood’s downtown will come to fruition. Sean Flanagan of the Ridgewood Arts Council  and Bill Carbone, a prolific volunteer, will install the fourth and final painting in the villages’ business district on Saturday, June 19, at Pearl Restaurant.  

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The Ridgewood Guild Begins the 12th season of Movies in the Park with the classic film A Streetcar Named Desire

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Ridgewood NJ, join the Ridgewood Guild as we begin our 12th season of Movies in the Park on Wednesday June 16 with the 70th anniversary of the classic film A Streetcar Named Desire. The film stars Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. The movie begins approximately 9:00 PM when the sun goes down.

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Raffle for Naming Rights of Hudson Garage in Ridgewood Gains Traction With Readers

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood blog readers have come up with a way for the Village to raise money to contribute to the parking revenue deficit .

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How To Save Money When Starting A New Online Business

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Thanks to technology, starting your own business has become much easier and less costly. Many people became able to pursue their dreams by starting up online businesses. Most kinds of business, if not all, can be converted to online business. It is a great way to earn cash without having to rent or buy an office. However, many online businesses have headquarters and a workplace. Everything can run online, including staff meetings and meetings with clients or customers. Running an online business can be much cheaper than running a traditional business. However, to grow your business, you need to have some cash. In this article, you will learn how to save money when starting a new online business.

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5 Reasons Why Companies Like To Use SMS Marketing

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SMS marketing is not a new concept. This channel has been around since the 1990s. Although many new marketing techniques have come up over the years, text message still remains one of the most effective marketing channels.

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4 Things You Should Know About Mobility Scooters

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There are a variety of mobility problems that people might experience. Mobility scooters are one of the most commonly used mobility aid today by people who have issues with movability and require help in their method of transportation. These are mainly used by elderly people, you will find adults looking for the perfect scooter for their parents to improve their quality of life. They are also easily used and operated which makes them a much better option for the elderly. It can help them go out more and enjoy life without the complications they used to face regarding their disability. If you are considering a mobility scooter for one of your family members, here are a few things you should know.

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Movies Are Back in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Bow Tie Warner Theater will open today .Thursday June 10th.  Itf its just to hot out there for you a movie may be just the ticket . The theater will be showing brand-new Hollywood movies starting with “In The Heights”, “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway”, and “A Quiet Place Part II” this Thursday.

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How to Easily Communicate With Your Customers in Real-time

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Communication is crucial in the world of business. You want to facilitate and build on your relationships with customers. If you focus on their needs, people will be more likely to return to your company and give you their time and money. Here are methods to foster those customer relationships with ways to easily communicate with them in real-time.

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The Village Should Contemplate Naming Rights for the Hudson Garage in Order to Close Financing Gap

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Ridgewood NJ, after years of debate the Village of Ridgewood erected a parking garage on Hudson Street  .While critics argued the numbers just didn’t add up , merchants and commuters rejoiced. Parking rates were increased to close the funding gap and kiosks were added to better maximize parking revenue .

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Bergen County Sheriffs Department Pays Visit to Arthur Groom in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, no firm word on what this was all about. Ridgewood Police showed up at the owner’s  request to verify that the order/warrant was legit. They did, and left the scene. Sheriff’s officers were there throughout the day. Appears to be a civil matter but can’t be confirmed. The closed for inventory signs went up after the sheriffs officers left.

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