The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues.
By Charles Stampul
Ridgewood NJ, This is a crystallization of points made by front-line medical professionals critical of media coverage of and government response to Covid 19 including Dr. Dan Erickson, Dr. Artin Massih, Dr. Simone Gold and Dr. Drew Pinsky.
Continue reading 4 Myths About Covid-19 Driving NJ to Bankruptcy
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Bellmawr NJ, Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti appeared before a judge on Monday and the judge ruled that they can continue to keep their doors open.
The owners of a Bellmawr gym who were in violation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed had first closed in March under a statewide emergency order, the gym opened without permission on May 18 and then padlocked by the state on May 22 under a court order.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Brian Bergen is introducing legislation to put a layer of checks and balances on the governor’s ability to enact emergency executive orders.
“The governor’s ability to unilaterally impose restrictions on the freedoms of our citizens cannot go unchecked,” said Bergen (R-Morris). “One person with near absolute power is dangerous. Governor Murphy doesn’t even have a problem admitting that he doesn’t consider the Bill of Rights. My legislation will ensure that the governor has the ability to take emergency action, but that action must be reviewed and approved by the legislature within 14 days or it will expire.”
Continue reading An Executive Order to Put A Limit on Executive Orders
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today announced that the implementation of Executive Order 2020-1B (PDF below) will be postponed until Saturday at 8 a.m. in order to provide additional clarity and to be in conjunction with state government. The County aspects of the Executive Order will stay in effect.
All Bergen Malls Closed ,Curfew In effect at 8pm , Parks and Golf Courses Open , Roadwork Stopped ,Gyms closed
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackenasack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued the following new executive order basically imposing what is known as “Blue Laws” 24/7 in Bergen County making everyday a Sunday .
Tedesco’s Executive Order from Monday March 16th:
Continue reading Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Imposes “Blue Laws” 24/7 in Bergen County