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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday 9/3/2020: “C” Shift practicing Standpipe Operations at the new Village Parking Garage. Fire hydrants work by tapping into a pressurized system. In addition, a fixture called a standpipe facilitates firefighting within buildings and works like an overhead sprinkler system.
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Ridgewood NJ, a reader asked ,”How would/should movements like BLM stop the violence in inner city communities? What should local municipalities (black-run or not) do to stem the violence? One way could be to allocate more resources to education, to allocate resources to community programs, to allocate resources to places like Planned Parenthood, etc. — all things that many commentators and authors on this blog would be against. So what do you experts think?”
The Ridgewood decided to ask a expert Shelby Steele is the Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He specializes in the study of race relations, multiculturalism, and affirmative action. He was appointed a Hoover fellow in 1994.
The Ridgewood blog complied these quotes from several interviews .
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Shelby Steele describes the current Black Lives Matter and other racial protest saying they are a “distraction” from the real issues facing the Black community.
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“liberation
[ˌlibəˈrāSH(ə)n]
NOUN
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood at the present time? It would help those belonging to the Ridgewood For Black Liberation movement to figure out just why it is they are disrupting the peace in the Village of Ridgewood before the local citizens decide they, too, have rights. Among these are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” which doesn’t include continual disruption of daily life by people obsessed with being in the spotlight.”
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Washington DC, President Trump signed a memorandum yesterday to hold local politicians accountable for refusing to protect their communities from ongoing riots, lootings, and mass property destruction.
Per the memo, Federal agencies will identify what funds are provided to Seattle, Portland, New York City, and other jurisdictions that have allowed violence, lawlessness, and property damage to persist. Agencies will also determine what authorities are available to withhold these funds if and when necessary.
Where permissible, the Administration will restrict eligibility for certain Federal grants until these jurisdictions take the necessary steps to protect their residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood saw witness to another “Black Lives Matter” protest on Saturday . Demonstrators were attempting to show solidarity with those demonstrating in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Ridgewood protests so far have been high on drama but low on substance.
The groups Ridgewood for Black Liberation, Brother’s United Bike Club and other community allies gathered at Van Neste Square Memorial Park to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, 29, who was shot multiple times by a police officer in the Wisconsin town 40 miles south of Milwaukee. The group also marched to protest other instances of what they claim is police brutality.
Continue reading Ridgewood Sees More “Black Lives Matter” as More Question Movements Motives
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“Another Saturday and another protest in the Village. Rumor has it the police overtime bill is nearing $40,000k if not more. So it looks like whether or not you support the BLM agenda, you will be paying for it in your tax bill.
In an ironic twist, the “Defund the Police” movement has actually created quite the opposite scenario, where these protests have actually funded the police by the tune of 40k more.”
Most businesses experience financial troubles every once in a while. During this time, you might find it challenging to navigate your company through the harsh reality of the pandemic. A downturn is always associated with events such as the complete shutting down of a corporation, disruption of the supply chain, or loss of profit.
Some managers are forced to offload their employees. As a wise employer, you will need to take steps to build your customer base and protect the cash flow during these trying moments. By implementing a few strategies, you will manage to remain afloat during any economic downturn.
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Ridgewood NJ, readers are reporting a dangerous situation developing in Van Neste Memorial Park in the central business district in Ridgewood . A tree is in a serious need of attention and creating a dangerous condition by snapping at base where it is rotten.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 183, which establishes rules for the resumption of indoor dining on Friday, September 4 at 6:00 a.m., provided businesses comply with the health and safety standards issued by the Department of Health. The Governor’s Executive Order also contains requirements for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses, where the number of patrons for a performance will be limited to 25 percent capacity, up to a maximum of 150 people. The Governor’s Order also increases the limits for indoor gatherings that are religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals, or memorial services to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 150 people, an increase from the current limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 100 people. Other indoor gatherings, including house parties, remain at the limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 25 people.
Continue reading Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1906), which would amend current law to include false incrimination and filing a false police report as a form of bias intimidation. The bill also establishes crime of false 9-1-1 call with purpose to intimidate or harass based on race or other protected class.
See Ridgewood BLM Brings out the “Karens” https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-blm-brings-out-the-karens/
Continue reading Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Criminalizing Race Based False 9-1-1 Calls
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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka released the following statement regarding the partial reopening of restaurants that was announced by Gov. Phil Murphy today.
“Today’s decision by Governor Murphy to heed the strong call to reopen indoor dining with limited capacity before the holiday weekend is appreciated, but unfortunately long overdue.
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Trenton NJ, Small Restaurants in New Jersey learned this morning from Governor Phil Murphy’s tweet that they will be allowed to open on Friday at 25% capacity for indoor dining. NFIB, which represents thousands of small businesses in the state, many of them restaurants, is pleased there is some movement on this issue but hopes if safe, there will be a quick expansion of the capacity limits. The following comments are from NFIB’s State Director in New Jersey, Eileen Kean:
Continue reading At 25% Capacity Restaurants still Can’t Make a Profit
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“They should also Bill the organizers of RIDGEWOOD BLM PROTESTS other than the June events.
Especially when the cops blocked off the streets for them to march.”
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Ridgewood NJ, The 10th District Legislators are echoing the sentiments of restaurant owners who feel Governor Murphy has turned his back on an industry hit hardest because of his extended shutdowns.
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are calling out the Governor for dragging his feet and ignoring the cries of the restaurant industry while avoiding a necessary discussion with the New Jersey Restaurant Association on a proper reopening date for indoor dining.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Has Turned His Back on the Restaurant Industry
