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Ridgewood NJ, from the Ridgewood Guild a list of businesses operating in the Central Business District :
We are going to try to keep this updated . Are you wondering what businesses are open in town? Here you go!
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Ridgewood NJ, Charles at the Ridgewood Public Library put the Library’s 3D printer to work this week making face shields to donate to Valley Hospital’s Drop Off in response to a request for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE). These shields are crucial for medical workers in protecting the facial area and associated mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spatter of body fluids.
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Did you know that most dietary supplements are not regulated or tested like drugs? This means that, unlike drug manufacturers, makers of food supplements do not have to reveal potentially dangerous side effects of their products. More importantly, these products do not have approved therapeutic claims. However, this does not mean that taking supplements is a waste of time. Most food supplements are backed up with scientific evidence, hence, they can become a great additional source of nutrients. Thinking of adding supplements to your diet? You might want to hold that thought until you learn more about how you can get the most out of food supplements.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Social Security Administration , the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 to generate $1,200 economic impact payments to Social Security beneficiaries who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019.
Treasury, not Social Security, will make automatic payments to Social Security beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will receive these payments by direct deposit or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their Social Security benefits.
For updates from the IRS, visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus.
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Twp of Washington NJ, amazingly there were no serious injuries reported following the late Saturday morning, 04/04, crash of a Jeep SUV into a utility pole at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Washington Township. Traffic was detoured around the crash site for hours to allow utility crews safe access to the work zone. Washington Township Police, Washington Township Fire Department, and Washington Township EMS responded to the incident scene. Westwood Police provided traffic control assistance.
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Ridgewood NJ, the CDC warns about COVID-19-Related Phone Scams and Phishing Attacks:
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Ridgewood NJ, CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States. We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
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Trenton NJ,One of the primary roles of a Congressman or Congresswoman is to fight for their constituents to ensure they receive federal funds and the benefits they deserve. Josh Gottheimer continues to fail his district in our hour of need.
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It is time America went back to work. People want to work. We understand that self-sufficiency and meaningful employment is part of the good life — the American dream.
Medical leaders have advised us to distance ourselves from each other and to lock ourselves into our homes. The vast majority of the country has undertaken these measures and heeded the counsel regarding improving our hygienic habits.
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Ridgewood NJ, we know right now is an unprecedented time in history,since we all need a little extra love right now, the analysts at CableTV.com created a national report revealing each state’s favorite romantic comedy film. Which romantic comedy ie… rom-com classics does America enjoy the most?
As social distancing becomes the new normal, we want to see what rom-coms the world is watching.
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Dear friends, family and valued customers,
As many of you know this is the third week we have been adamantly providing meals for our health care workers through our own volition.
However It is time for me to listen to my own kids and follow their advice on staying home. When they told me “we only have one parent, you “is when the severity of the situation hit . They gave me no choice.
Now is not the time to risk anything for the sake of my kids.
We decided to shut Lisa’s Mediterranean cuisine for a week.
Thank you all for your continued support during these tough times.
Please take good care of yourself and others in the midst of this unease
With Love always Lisa’s Mediterranean cuisine
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife made changes to the 2020 Trout Season to help redistribute angling pressure allowing anglers to better maintain proper social distancing practices in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
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The residents of our state are smart and sophisticated enough to applaud success and criticize failure at the same time. New Jerseyans are glad when Governor Phil Murphy directs supplies to help hospitals and first responders during the Wuhan virus crisis. Simultaneously, hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of New Jerseyans are also rightfully enraged when he pursues progressive pet policies under its guise, while failing to propose any meaningful help for middle- and working-class residents from the coming economic pain it has caused. To argue as Carl Golden, a columnist at Insidernj.com has that criticism of Governor Murphy’s policies are “an unforced error,” or as Jose Arango, the do-little chair of the Hudson County Republican Organization, has that doing so is “political grand standards [sic]”, is a pathetic attempt at muzzling the millions of New Jerseyan’s anxious not only about the viral epidemic but whether they will still have a job and be able to afford their bills after it ends.
In 2018, there were 2.8 million non fatal workplace injuries in the United States. In every state in America, employers are bound by law to ensure that all workers are provided with a safe environment at work. Despite this, in 2018, there were 2.8 million non fatal workplace injuries in the United States. There are a number of reasons why injuries happen at work and the consequences can range in severity from a minor graze to a fatal incident. Whilst states have different standards with regard to assisting workers after an injury, many workers’ rights are relatively universal across the nation.
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