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Murphy Administration Pushing to Amend NJ’s Law against Discrimination to make violent offenders, including murderers and rapists a protected class

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Trenton NJ, Murphy Administration Pushing to Amend NJ’s Law against Discrimination to make violent offenders, including murderers and rapists a protected class.

Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi said yesterday on Facebook ,”I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone. The NJ Division on Civil Rights (the arm of the Governor’s Office) is currently arguing in our Housing Committee meeting that NJ’s Law against Discrimination should be the first in the nation to be amended to make violent offenders, including murderers and rapists a protected class in the State of NJ and that if a landlord refused to rent to such a person because of their criminal background the landlord could be sued under NJ’s Law Against Discrimination , receive attorneys’ fees, penalties, etc. An interesting side note is crime victims in Nj are not provided with the same protections.”

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Governor Murphy Hands Down Newest Round of Job-Killing Regulations on Struggling Restaurants 

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Ridgewood NJ, The Murphy Administration has declared that restaurants and other establishments with outdoor tents must apply for a Uniform Construction Codes permit by Monday.

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RIDGEWOOD DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 12/11/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions.  Social distancing and face masks will be required.  Due to the bad weather predicted for tonight, the event will be held on December 11, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The streets will be open to traffic, so we invite you to stroll on the sidewalks and enjoy the kickoff to the holidays. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will already be lit, and will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area will be provided by various groups; dancers from Art of Motion Dance Theatre and youth from HeART in Motion Studio will perform in store windows, and be sure to take a walk to the west side of the Central Business District, through the decorated pedestrian tunnel!

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Village of Ridgewood First Holiday Sale Day December 5th!

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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars, start your shopping, shop local, shop Ridgewood. Shop Holiday Sale Day, Saturday, December 5th. Check out the stores in this flyer for participating stores that will have sales next Saturday. Also, remember, parking is Free in all lots Dec. 5th, 12th &19th and Hudson Street Parking Garage. Ho, Ho, Ho. Shop Local, Shop Ridgewood, Shop your town.

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Business Groups Voice Concern That Cannabis Legalization Must Not Usurp Right to Keep Workplaces Drug-Free

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Business Coalition (NJBC) has submitted a letter to the Legislature urging a reversal of recent amendments to recreational cannabis legalization bills that weaken workplace safety and require added costs to businesses.

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Ridgewood Pedestrian Mall on Hiatus Till Warm Weather Returns

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Ridgewood NJ, The Welcome Back to Ridgewood, Event which creates a pedestrian mall between Broad Street and Walnut Street, took place every weekend during the summer and into the fall.  At this time, the event will be put on hiatus until the weather warms up next year.  In the meantime, please continue to go to our many eateries, some of which have heated igloos or greenhouses or outdoor areas with heaters, so that you can continue to dine outdoors in the colder weather.

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Accounting Specializations to Consider for Your Career

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Jobs in finance, be it accounting, bookkeeping, or tax preparation, are always in demand. If you’re looking for a career with security and reasonable remuneration, it’s a great option. All businesses need financial help, from a team of specialists for larger firms to consulting once or twice per year for smaller businesses. There are many different specializations within the finance industry, and choosing one that appeals to you will make your career more rewarding.

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How CBD and THC Can Improve Your Life

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In modern times, it seems everyone has an understanding of what is good for their body. Eating healthy, constantly staying active, and taking natural supplements helps boost the immune and circulatory system but very few people take into consideration their mental health. 

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NJBIA’s 62nd Annual Business Outlook Survey Shows COVID-19 Impacts, Enormous Dissatisfaction with Business Climate

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) released its 62nd annual Business Outlook Survey , The survey as expected showed a severe COVID-19 impact, an anticipated slow recovery and an overall dissatisfaction with NJ’s business climate.

In states that are booming like Texas, Florida or Tennessee, government works to lure new investment to their states. In New Jersey, the opposite is true. 9 out of 10 New Jersey Businesses surveyed feel that our state has made no progress in easing regulatory obstacles for business.

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15-MINUTE COMPLIMENTARY PARKING SPACES IN RIDGEWOOD’s CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Ridgewood NJ, The Central Business District has several 15-minute complimentary parking spaces on Oak Street, Chestnut Street, North Broad Street, off of East Ridgewood Avenue, and Wilsey Square on the west side.  These parking spaces are limited to 15 minutes only, are free of charge to everyone, and are to be used to do a quick errand or pick up food or visit a business.  Please be advised that if you are parked in these spaces longer than 15 minutes, you may receive a parking summons.  These spaces have been generously sponsored by several local businesses, which are acknowledged on the 15-minute parking signs.  We encourage you to stay longer in the Central Business District by parking in one of our many lots or the Hudson Street parking garage (at $1/hour), and there is also on-street parking available (at $1.25/hour).

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Village of Ridgewood Celebrates Small Business Saturday

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Ridgewood NJ,  Small Business Saturday falls on November 28 this year, one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That’s especially true for restaurants and retail shops. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging people to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.

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Hudson Street Garage offers Panoramic Views of Downtown Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Hudson Street garage offers a side benefit or added attraction to Ridgewood residents , commuters and shoppers .  Take the elevator to the top floor (4) and a behold the panoramic view of the Village of Ridgewood . From the 4th floor parking deck one can see the whole central business district both east side and west. Free parking is also offered on DECEMBER 5th, 12th, and 19th , shop Ridgewood enjoy the view .

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Simple Tips That Will Help You Manage Your Business Email Better

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How often do you spend a full day going through your work email inbox, reading, and replying to emails? Dealing with never-ending messages that seemingly need replies can be quite frustrating. It can get to a point where you find yourself checking your work email every couple of minutes because you want to respond to customers as soon as possible. 

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