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Posted on November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 by James — 2 Comments

KEY TO THE VILLAGE: Ridgewood Honors Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano in Emotional Ceremony

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Ridgewood Honors Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano with Key to the Village Amidst Emotional Farewell

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Ridgewood NJ, In a standing-room-only ceremony filled with tears, laughter, and overwhelming gratitude, the Village of Ridgewood, honored one of its most dedicated civic leaders: Tony Damiano, founder and executive director of the Ridgewood Guild.

During the Village Council meeting on November 5th, Damiano was presented with a Key to the Village—a testament to his “many years of service, creativity, and love for Ridgewood.” Residents, local business owners, and Council members shared heartfelt tributes to the man who helped define the Central Business District’s modern identity.

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Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

NJ Legislature Takes Aim at Free Speech

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Trenton NJ, Today, the New Jersey legislature passed A-1524/S-1500, similar measures which limit civic engagement and undermine free speech for all New Jerseyans. Specifically, this measure, which Governor Murphy has indicated he will sign, requires nonprofit organizations to disclose the names and addresses of their donors, creates a broad definition for independent expenditures, and makes it more difficult for organizations to engage in issue advocacy that informs the public.

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