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The Valley Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the fifteenth time from The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2020 Hospital Safety Grade.

Valley was one of only 30 hospitals in New Jersey and one of 867 hospitals out of approximately 2,600 graded nationwide — or the top third — to  receive an “A,” ranking it among the safest hospitals in the United States.

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NJ Unemployment Rate Surges to 15.3 Percent

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TRENTON NJ,  The negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on New Jersey’s economy resulted in a record number of monthly job losses and widespread unemployment in April. The mandatory shut down of business activities and stay at home orders to prevent the spread of the virus contributed to total nonfarm employment plummeting by 757,700 jobs in April, while the state’s unemployment rate soared to 15.3 percent, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Both the private (-750,100) and public (-7,600) sectors of the state’s economy recorded losses. The decrease in nonfarm payrolls and the increase in the unemployment rate both represent record-setting monthly shifts for the state.

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NJGOP Files Lawsuit Against Murphy Administration Claiming Equal Protection Violations

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Trenton NJ,  On behalf of shuttered employers and some 1.1 million unemployed workers from around New Jersey, Chairman Doug Steinhardt and the NJGOP have joined forces with a group of small business owners and filed a lawsuit against Governor Phil Murphy and his Administration. Plaintiffs’ claims challenge the Governor for creating arbitrary and capricious classes of employers and employees and enacting and enforcing unconstitutional executive orders that deny millions of New Jerseyans equal protection under the law.

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CDC offers ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, staff and Open Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, CDC offers considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, and staff and slow the spread of COVID-19 when reopening. Schools, working with state and local health officials, can determine whether and how to implement these considerations while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.

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Just Stop the “We are all in this together” Nonsense ,Small Business Owners and Long Term Care patients Beg to Differ

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Ridgewood  NJ, A small business owner who had to close her “nonessential business” says that she has had several run-ins with police while she tried to make some money.The latest incident came while Katherine Hermes was conducting a shop-from-home-style Facebook Live video from her Country Home store in downtown Bernardsville. Hermes and a friend were inside the store – both not wearing masks – showing off the products to viewers who can purchase them online. Police showed up around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.  This just days after the Murphy Administration shut down a south Jersey gym .

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Glen Rock Man Arrested Possession of Several Stolen Vehicles including two from the Glen Rock DPW

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police , on May 13th ,following the May 6th theft of a DPW truck, the staff conducted an inventory and discovered that a seldom used older vehicle had also been stolen from the Borough Yard sometime over the last month. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.

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Bicycle Shortage hits Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that a resident on the 500 block of Doremus Avenue reported the theft of a Fuji mountain bike from his yard. The theft reportedly occurred sometime between Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 11th. And on May 14th a resident on the 400 block of Doremus Avenue reported the theft of three adult bicycles from her yard. A neighbor had witnessed this occur at approximately 12:30 PM and contacted the resident. According to the NY Times the US is facing an acute bicycle shortage due to anxiety over public transportation and the desire to exercise .

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COVID-19 Refund Complaint Filed Against Kean University

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Union NJ, A complaint was filed today against Kean University seeking reimbursements amid COVID-19.

Roy Willey, a class action attorney with the Anastopoulo Law Firm representing the plaintiffs, says:

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Ridgewood Special Public Meeting – Village Council with Ridgewood BOE – May 21st, 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Special Public Meeting – Joint with BOE – May 21st, 2020 . Public can watch on FIOS 34, Optimum 77, YouTube, SwagIT and Zoom. You can Join in via ZOOM for the entire meeting with the info below. During Public Comment, you will have the opportunity to raise your hand to speak.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

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What New Jersey Residents Need to Do if COVID-19 Becomes a Seasonal Illness

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Introduction to the Global Pandemic

The new Coronavirus has created a global pandemic, making hundreds of thousands of people sick and taking a toll mercilessly. Believed to have originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, this virus, medical experts say can return seasonally, just like the common flu. 

With vaccine trials still underway, we do not precisely know when it will be ready for deployment. As scientists suggest, a vaccine might be ready in another 12-18 months and that is way too far! So, should the coronavirus return, countries should be ready to deal with it effectively. 

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Ridgewood Crew Finishes With Three Gold Medals and Advances to Nationals!

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Ridgewood NJ,  This weekend, Ridgewood Crew competed in the last of four races in the North Jersey Virtual Scrimmage Series. Ten clubs participated in the program, with 165 entries total. Ridgewood Crew had eleven athletes participate, resulting in three gold medals and one silver. 

The North Jersey Virtual Scrimmage Series was offered for the first time this year after the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. This Ridgewood Crew’s results this week were as follows: 

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NON-PROFIT 5HELP.ORG PARTNERS WITH THE NEW JERSEY EMS TASK FORCE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE STATEWIDE FRONT LINE COVID-19 BATTLE

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey non-profit 5Help.org, which was created by teenagers Drew and Heather Paglia to help others by raising funds $5 at a time, has partnered with the New Jersey EMS Task Force to increase donations to the statewide organization on the front line in the battle against COVID-19.

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In-Person Sales at Car Dealerships, Motorcycle Dealerships, Boat Dealerships, and Bike Shops to Open

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TRENTON NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order authorizing in-person sales to resume at car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, boat dealerships, and bike shops, by appointment only and with social distancing measures in place. The Order will take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

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Korean CDC reported individuals who have recovered from COVID19 can no longer infect others

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Soul Korea, The Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Korean CDC) reported findings from a study of recovered COVID-19 patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after their recovery. The study aimed to determine whether the positive test results after recovery—as long as 37 days after discharge from isolation—were artifacts of testing or due to reinfection or reactivation of the virus. The study concluded that the re-positive test results were not due to reinfection or reactivation, but rather, were a result of the PCR diagnostic tests detecting non-viable viral particles as the infection is slowly cleared from the body. These results indicate that individuals who have recovered from acute illness can no longer infect others. As such, the Korean CDC updated its guidance regarding the management of “re-positive cases,” including the removal of a mandatory 14-day self isolation period after being discharged from isolation and the requirement for subsequent PCR testing if symptoms present after a patient is discharged from isolation.

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CDC Changes Tune on Coronavirus Spread No Longer Pushing “touching surfaces”

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Ridgewood NJ, COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. We are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes.

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