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TRENTON NJ ,Two newly released surveys do not paint a pretty picture nationally or in New Jersey for the small-business economy.
Continue reading NFIB Report: Small Business Optimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2012
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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a Nissan Rogue lost control of her vehicle while parking Monday morning, 04/15, and slammed into the front facade of a nail salon located on Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood. The driver is reportedly employed at the business she crashed into. No injuries were reported by the driver and the nail salon had not yet opened for business. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire, and a Village of Ridgewood construction code official responded to the mishap. The Nissan was towed away.
Continue reading Driver Loses Control and Slams into Godwin Avenue Nail Salon in Ridgewood
The word season originally comes from the world of agriculture and means sowing. It refers to what is sown at the right time. Seasonality means growing food according to its natural growth cycles. It will be consumed when ripe.
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Ridsgewood NJ, at approximately 2pm Tuesday April 9th an older model four-door sedan driven by an adult male mounted a sidewalk near the Walgrees on East Ridgewood Avenue .
Continue reading Vehicle Jumps Curb in Ridgewood Central Business District
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Ridgewood NJ, NFIB’s monthly jobs report shows a general slowdown in employment activity for small businesses in March, with a seasonally adjusted net 11% planning to create new jobs in the next three months, down one point from February and the lowest level since May 2020.
Continue reading New Jersey Small-business Hiring Slows to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council majority (ESPECIALLY MAYOR PAUL VAGIANOS) gear up for another season of outdoor dining corrals. So tax payers, what is the lost parking revenue in connection with street located dining corrals?
Continue reading Hey Ridgewood Taxpayers, Which generates more revenue – dining or parking?
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Ridgewood NJ, founded by a successful kickstarter campaign Black Magic Bakehouse has just opened in Ridgewood .
photos courtesy off Ridgewood Water
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Ridgewood NJ,on April 1st Chestnut Street was closed between Robinson Lane and Franklin Avenue due to a water main break. Crews from Ridgewood Water are on the scene.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Makes Quick Work of Chestnut Street Water Main Break
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Ridgewood NJ, This is what some of The Ridgewood Blog’s loyal readers and others have to say about Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos’ insistence on taking part in discussions about a matter that directly impacts his restaurant business (expenditures associated with dining corral safety):
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department personnel responded to mitigate a reported hazardous condition at 39 East Ridgewood Avenue on Thursday morning, 04/04. Aluminum flashing from the roof of a commercial structure had torn loose during overnight winds. One (1) piece of the flashing had fallen to the sidewalk below, and another was still suspended overhanging the sidewalk. Ridgewood firefighters used a ground ladder to access the roof and secure the suspended piece of flashing. The fallen piece was removed from the scene by a member of the Village’s Sanitation Division. No injuries were reported. Ridgewood Police officers provided pedestrian and traffic control while firefighters worked.
safety is always third priority
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Ridgewood NJ, at the April 3 Village Council worksession, the subject of dining corrals was discussed. The Village Manager indicated that there is a POSSIBILITY of switching from concrete blocks to more decorative bollards as a means of protecting diners.
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Council Discuses Dining Corral Safety
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Ridgewood NJ, where’s a cop when you need one? Seemingly never stationed outside of the Ridgewood Starbucks drive-through on Franklin Ave, where drivers routinely cause near misses by making prohibited left turns into and out of the facility’s drive-through lane. A few years back, orange & white striped traffic stanchions prevented those unlawful left turn turns from happening. Why were they removed?
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Ridgewood NJ, at The Spice & Tea Exchange has opened in Ridgewood . They offer a variety of fine spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more! Explore some of the best New Jersey gifts and accessories in town. Whether you’re new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect menu additions! They are known for over 85 handcrafted seasonings, which they hand-mix in store daily.
Continue reading The Spice & Tea Exchange has Opened in Ridgewood
