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Buzz Aldrin Reflects on Apollo 11: The Historic First Moon Landing

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July 20, 1969 – A Giant Leap for Mankind

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Ridgewood NJ, “Contact light, engine stop.” With those words, the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle touched down at Tranquility Base on the Moon, marking one of the greatest achievements in human history. Hours later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia.

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Book Review: Christopher Columbus The Hero- Defending Columbus From Modern Day Revisionism

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Ridgewood NJ, Once upon a time, Columbus was a hero…Sadly, that’s not the case today: Some people don’t even know who he was, or what he did; while others claim he was a villain, and are advocating for the abolition of Columbus Day and everything he represented. Accusations vary from Columbus being a racist, a rapist, a genocidal maniac, and even that he ran a child sex slave ring. The question is, are these allegations true? And, where are the scholars correcting Columbus’ record? Unfortunately, some of the misinformation out there comes from “scholars;” and even those who defend Columbus, won’t address the actual story either. In this book, the reader will learn who modern history revisionists claim Columbus was, and what he did, vs. the actual historical accounts, coming from the mouths of those who knew him well, and wrote about them for us. The conclusion will be inevitable, that is, Columbus was a Hero, and his story and legacy need to be rediscovered again today. Note: This version is the Revised and Updated 2020 Edition from the 2017 Original.

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Columbus Day, History and Controversy

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Ridgewood Columbus Day Closing – Monday, October 9th, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, Monday, October 9th is Columbus Day and all Village offices will be closed.  Village Sanitation and Recycling services will not take place that day and the Recycling Center will be closed.

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Ridgewood’s Historic Sites: A College Student’s Weekend Guide to Local Exploration

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Nestled in Bergen County, New Jersey, the picturesque village of Ridgewood beckons with its rich tapestry of history, architecture, and verdant landscapes. For college students looking to step away from their rigorous studying schedules and demanding assignments, the historic sites of Ridgewood offer a refreshing, educational escapade. Not only can these sites provide a much-needed break, but they can also offer insights into local history, adding a contextual layer to academic learning.

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“Veni, vidi, vici” for the RHS Latin Club students and chaperones are experiencing Italy and the History of Ancient Rome

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Ridgewood NJ, “Veni, vidi, vici”  the phrase is popularly attributed to Julius Caesar who, according to Appian, used the phrase in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after he had achieved a quick victory in his short war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela , but why just learn about the Roman Colosseum when you can experience it? The RHS Latin Club students and chaperones are experiencing Italy and the history of ancient Rome in an unforgettable trip .

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A National and State Historic Landmark in Hackensack, is in Crisis

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A national and state historic landmark in Hackensack, NJ is in crisis.

The USS Ling, a Balao class submarine that served our nation in WWII is stuck in the mud in the Hackensack River in Hackensack, NJ.

The submarine has been at its present location since 1973 when the title was transferred to the Submarine Memorial Association who operated a museum at the site.

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Christopher Columbus: American Icon?

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Columbus Day is an unusual American holiday. It doesn’t commemorate a President or a great American statesman. Christopher Columbus found North America, but he didn’t find, or found, the United States.

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Governor Murphy Announces over a Dozen New Appointments to New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointments of 18 new members to the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.

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Iconic Tom’s Diner in Roxbury Demolished

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Roxbury NJ, it was a very sad day on Thursday for diner lovers and New Jersey history buffs , the famed Tom’s diner was demolished . Built in the 1930s, the diner achieved iconic status when it was used as the setting for Cyndi’s Lauper’s “Time After Time” hit music video.

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Bergen County Historical Society 2020 Year End Fundraising Appeal

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New Bridge landing , The Bergen County Historical Society was established in 1902, charged with preserving and promoting the County’s rich history as a whole. Over the years, the Society has amassed a collection of over 4,000 unique items that tell the story of Bergen’s first peoples to the present day. 2020 has been a year like no other with historic sites and museums across the country feeling the challenges of Covid 19. Yet the Bergen County Historical Society has been resilient during these times, launching a new website with updated resources, participating in a nationwide historic site tour, supporting an Eagle Scout project bake oven on site, ZOOM lecture series and monthly in person tours following all state guidelines.
We are also excited to announce that we have purchased the former PSE&G substation property, which is the last undeveloped property in the historic core of Historic New Bridge Landing. Renamed the Ackerman-Zabriskie Tide Mill site, the past support of our members, allowed for this important piece of history to be preserved as planning gets underway for its future use.

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Summer protests have left many parents and taxpayers stunned and concerned with what exactly is being taught in the Ridgewood public school system?

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Ridgewood NJ, summer protests have left many parents and taxpayers stunned and concerned with what exactly is being taught in the Ridgewood public school system . The recent , “Ridgewood for Black Liberation” parades in the Village have left many in awe of the total ignorance of the protesters .

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COLUMBUS DAY

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Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 to Domenico Columbo, a wool weaver. He worked for his Father until he was 22 then set out to follow his own dream to become a sea captain. Many of his fellow Genoese had prospered in Lisbon under the Portuguese flag as Captains of sailing ships and he longed to join their ranks
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Glen Rock Comes to No Decision on Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day

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Glen Rock Nj, Glen Rock makes a no decision on Columbus Day vs
Indigenous Peoples Day . Our feeling was that human sacrifices where a big over the top . Here is what we said :
https://theridgewoodblog.net/we-are-all-in-favor-of-indigenous-peoples-day-as-long-as-it-includes-human-sacrifice/

Anyway here is what Mayor Bruce Packer had to say :

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Reader says The Fact that another parking issue surfaces tells us so much ,that they didn’t care one fig..that they knew better, and history does not tolerate endless alt-facts

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Imagine how many opportunities were possibly lost, while they were flogging the Garazilla Ark to hell ,, meanwhile town and roads etc going to seed..while the Blog screaming bloody murder
to right the Ship…was beat down by the hacks , who could not believe that the little people just cried for one honest day a week , even if declared as Sunday while the town manages were not eating our cheese…like the coin boy crime ,so many of the cover ups being aired in all their rot.
The Fact that another parking issue surfaces tells us so much ,that they didn’t care one fig..that they knew better, and history does not tolerate endless alt-facts,Owners will just move..