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Hackensack Meridian Health :Throw These Items Away During Extended Power Outages

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Hackensack NJ, Emergencies can happen at any time. Especially during the winter months along the East Coast where nor’easters and blizzards can strike, leaving residents without power for extended periods of time.

One of the most important things to consider in a power outage is the items in your refrigerator and freezer. If you’re without power for more than a couple of hours, there’s a risk that food inside can grow bacteria to dangerous levels and medications can become ineffective. Here’s what you need to know:

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Ridgewood Kings to become a Green Way Markets

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Ridgewood NJ, today, Monday, is Kings last day open . Green Way Markets are then taking Tues-Weds-Thurs to prepare Green Way’s opening on Friday. The 15,000 square foot store was built in the 1950s as a Food Fair, then taken over by Finast somewhere around 20 years later. Kings moved into the store in 1977 , The store is considered small by todays standards .

The  parent company went bankrupt and Acme Markets, a unit of Albertsons, was the top bidder in a bankruptcy auction for 27 supermarkets operated by East Coast specialty grocers Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, according to a press release.

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How to Find the Emergency Food Supply Kit That’s Right For You

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A mistake that many of us tend to do is presuming that disasters will never happen to us. We’re all guilty of thinking of natural disasters such as hurricanes, storms, earthquakes, or other natural disasters, such as the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, as far-away problems that we never have to deal with. However, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. With such disasters, the likeability of lacking access to freshwater, food, or electricity is extremely high. There are many steps that you can do to prepare yourself for these misfortunate events. 

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The New Jersey Food Council : Warns Banning Polystyrene Packaging Threat to Food Safety

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By Dennis Hart
TRENTON NJ, Businesses in New Jersey are struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic and take-out food containers have never been more important to businesses trying to manage their costs, while adhering to safety protocols. It is for these reasons, that I cannot understand why the New Jersey Legislature would take up this issue during this emergency and ban the one type of food container that is better for the environment, more cost effective and preserves the quality and safety of its food contents over and above the alternative products.  In addition, A1978/S864 will ban all products within supermarkets that have any degree of polystyrene packaging, including some of your favorite items that you will have to shop for out of state or on-line to purchase.

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“Fireplace” to Reopen on Tuesday

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Paramus NJ, the Fireplace will be re-opening Tuesday Sept 22 at 11:30 am with drive-thru, curbside pickup, indoor and outdoor dining.

You can download their  app for iPhone or Android from Apple Store or Google Play Store. Also TEXT TFIREPLACE to 33733 to download the app. Unfortunately we will not be able to take phone orders and cash will only be accepted at the front counter.

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Experts Speak on How to Cook Healthier Meals

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Whilst we all love eating out at a favorite restaurant, there is nothing quite like a home-cooked meal. These days we are all looking at ways to live healthier lives and a huge part of that is making the right food choices. Unfortunately, so many of us are intimidated by the thought of cooking a healthy meal from scratch using all fresh ingredients, but there is really no need to be. Cooking a delicious, nutritious meal at home really is very simple as long as you know what you are doing.

This article is our guide to expert tips on how to cook healthier meals.

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Bergen County Executive calls on PSE&G to reimburse the cost of spoiled food, medication, and perishable commercial merchandise

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is calling on PSE&G to reimburse the cost of spoiled food, medication, and perishable commercial merchandise for all New Jersey residents and businesses who lost power for more than 48 consecutive hours due to Tropical Storm Isaias. County Executive Tedesco is also calling on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to adopt legislation that requires utility companies to make this standard practice, putting the priorities of New Jersey residents and businesses first.

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NY Governor Cuomo says “Let them eat sandwiches”

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Albany NY, Governor Andrew Cuomo made at the end of his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday ruffled so many feathers. Saying chicken wings do not count as “food”. The lowest level of substantive food is “sandwiches”. Soup is mentioned as real food, and chicken wings are not.

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Zinburger is Closing the vast Majority of its East Coast Locations Permanently

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Paramus NJ, Zinburger is closing the vast majority of its East Coast locations permanently, citing the coronavirus for hurting sales.The Briad Group, which has been building Zinburger locations up and down the East Coast for the past decade, has closed 15 of the 18 units it operates.

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual Farmer’s Market

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FARMERS’ MARKET is back!
June 28-Novermber 22, 2020
(weather permitting)
9:00am-3:00pm
Westside of NJ train station
We will be social distancing and wearing facemasks!
Join us!

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Jersey City Reopens Farmers’ Markets

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Jersey City NJ, Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the latest step toward carefully reopening the municipality after a nearly two-month lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a new policy that allows farmers’ markets to reopen, providing healthy, organic produce to residents in all parts of the city. Maybe other municipalities will follow his lead .

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Meals-on-Wheels

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Ridgewood NJ, Meals-on-Wheels, a private non-profit, provides meals to those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. Serving RIDGEWOOD, Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. For more information about our service, or to learn how you may help (volunteers needed), please review this website or contact us at 201.447.8295 email
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Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Ridgewood adds a New “Immune boosting Menu”

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Ridgewood NJ, Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine on Oak Street in Ridgewood has rolled out a new “Immune boosting Menu”. Lisa has also added a have new free delivery service for people who don’t want to leave their house. If you join the email list you will receive 10% off your order plus other specials to come out in Spring and Summer.

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Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine a Culinary Adventure

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Ridgewood NJ, Formerly named Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen in 2012, owner Lisa May relocated the restaurant one block east to Oak Street, rebranded the name and expanded the menu to appeal to a wider audience.

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Terrifying Food Additives We Eat Everyday

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Food additives are chemicals used to keep food fresh and enhance its flavor, texture, and appearance. They can be found in various processed food products and beverages. In fact, some people are sensitive to these additives and may even suffer from adverse reactions like hives and diarrhea. Eating food with certain additives in high amounts may even damage your heart. Some additives have also been found to disrupt hormone balance and can even diminish fertility. Studies have also found that some additives can cause irritability, fatigue, and insomnia. With so many of these alarming negative effects, it is best to know the ingredients of what you put in your mouth. 

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