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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/14/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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‘Murphy’s Law’

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By Mark Razzoli, Old Bridge Councilman

As the adage goes, if something can go wrong, it will; and in the worst possible way and at the worst possible time. It will cause the most damage at the most expense.

If this isn’t a cause for New Jerseyans to stop and say “WTF?” nothing is; especially with the real Murphy and his made-up laws in place. Murphy and his law have no plan for economic recovery, besides begging the federal government for a bail out. If there is a plan, he hasn’t shared it.

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WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER

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Madison Wi, The Wisconsin Supreme Court (US) ruled yesterday that the state’s “safer at home” order, issued by Secretary of the Department of Health Services Andrea Palm, was issued outside the scope of her authority. The decision largely nullified the order with immediate effect, which permitted businesses to reopen and removed prohibitions on large gatherings. The court allowed existing restrictions that closed schools to remain as well as language permitting local governments to implement their own restrictions. Following the decision, some restaurants and bars reopened, some of which did not appear to impose any social distancing or other protective measures. Some local governments are reportedly developing and implementing their own restrictions, but they will likely result in inconsistencies across the state. Any future efforts by the governor or appointed state officials to implement COVID-19 policies will be required to utilize the normal process, which involves the state legislature and could take weeks or longer to pass.

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Ridgewood Fire Inspector Uncovers an Unstable Brick Facade on Broad Street

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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood Fire Department Fire Inspector performing a routine inspection on Thursday afternoon, 05/14, observed an unstable brick facade on the front of mixed use building located at 18 South Broad Street, Ridgewood. A Ridgewood Police uniformed patrol officer and personnel from Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted Ridgewood firefighters in getting vehicles moved from the street, and cordoning off the sidewalk & parking spaces in front of the damaged building. Front doors to apartments above and the restaurant below were marked with caution tape and signs as being “unsafe.” A construction crew was scheduled to perform demolition and repair work on Friday, 05/15. The building was deemed safe for occupancy by a sub code official from the Village’s Building Department.

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Ridgewood East Side Accident Sends Victim to Hackensack University Center Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Police are currently conducting an investigation into the exact circumstances of a Thursday evening, 05/14, single vehicle crash of an SUV on Henrietta Court, Ridgewood, in which the front driver’s side door was almost ripped from the vehicle, and its adult female driver was found lying in the street with serious injuries. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs with patient evaluation and transport. Washington Township Police also assisted at the scene as did members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35.

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“Coronavirus Relief Bonds,” coming to a town near you

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Ridgewood NJ, Legislation establishing a new financing mechanism to enable local units to borrow money through the issuance of “coronavirus relief bonds,” was among numerous measures approved by the full Assembly 56-20-4 on Thursday to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic in the state.

The bill (A-3971) is sponsored by Assembly members Daniel Benson (D- Mercer, Middlesex), Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) and Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer, Middlesex).

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American Flag Planting Banned on Veterans’ Graves for Memorial Day Due to Coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ,  The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today it will commemorate Memorial Day this year with solemn wreath laying ceremonies.

Another offering is a new online memorial feature allowing the public to pay tribute to Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries across the country.

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The Basics Of Blacksmithing And Why It’s A Great Hobby

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Blacksmithing is the process of hammering metal into different shapes to create new items. It is a process that has been around even in the earliest civilizations. But even with the advancements in modern technology, the basic blacksmithing techniques remain the same.

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Fitness Tips To Get You Through Quarantine

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During these difficult times under quarantine, it is important to maintain your health and physical fitness, especially given that your lifestyle is likely to be much more sedentary, with less outdoor exercise, and many more temptations within the home. These temptations can lead to binge eating or not keeping an eye on your nutritional intake. It is fundamental to our wellbeing to counter these effects of quarantine by undertaking regular exercise.

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Bergen County Historical Society , “In time of war, often things are not as they appear, and there is our lead-in for today’s tale from the Revolutionary War…”

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Good Day Bergen County! To all appearances, it is a beautiful day outside. The sun is shining and green is finally the color that has bloomed. Not all things are as they appear though, as the temperature is still brisk and certainly colder than we are used to by this date, not to mention virus that still effects our countryside. In time of war, often things are not as they appear, and there is our lead-in for today’s tale from the Revolutionary War…

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PATERSON MAN CHARGED IN HIT AND RUN HOMICIDE IN HACKENSACK

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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FABIO CAMPOS AZOFEIFA (DOB: 08/02/1972; single; laborer) of 530 River Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of Vehicular Homicide and Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Peter Busciglio.

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Three RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Contribute to Gilead Trial Assessing COVID-19 Treatment

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West Orange NJ,  RWJBarnabas Health is proud to have been a participant in one of the Gilead trials to assess antiviral Remdesivir as a treatment for patients with severe COVID-19.  Gilead recently announced promising top line results that show similar efficacy with 5- and 10- day dosing durations of the drug.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/13/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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State Senators Call to Investigate Governors Response COVID-19 Pandemic

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Trenton NJ, The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter (click here for PDF) to Senate President Steve Sweeney calling for the formation of a Senate Select Committee on the Executive Branch’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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State of New Jersey April Tax Revenues Plummet Nearly 60 Percent

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Trenton NJ, The NJ Department of the Treasury reported today that April revenue collections for the major taxes totaled $2.345 billion, down an unprecedented $3.5 billion, or 59.7 percent, below last April as the economic impact of the global pandemic begins to take its toll on the State’s finances.  Fiscal year-to-date total collections, which had been running ahead of last year through the end of March, are now at $24.743 billion, down $2.2 billion, or 8.1 percent below the same period last year.

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