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Housing applications on hold in Ridgewood

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Mark Krulish , Staff Writer, @Mark_Krulish12:02 a.m. EST November 16, 2016

The hearings for proposed housing developments in Ridgewood’s downtown have ground to a halt in the wake of a Superior Court judge’s ruling to issue a temporary stay while matters in a related lawsuit are resolved.

The Planning Board had been set to resume testimony Tuesday evening regarding The Dayton, a 93-unit luxury apartment complex with some affordable units mixed in, slated for the former Brogan Cadillac site on South Broad Street. However, that application has been continued to Dec. 20, Planning Board Attorney Christopher Martin said Tuesday.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2016/11/16/housing-applications-hold-ridgewood/93889998/

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NJ Transit knew train had faulty brakes before deadly crash

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By Chris Perez

November 14, 2016 | 11:59pm | Updated

The New Jersey Transit train that plowed into the Hoboken Terminal in September — killing one woman and injuring scores of people — was found to have faulty brakes just months before the crash, a report said Monday.

Back in January, inspectors discovered that a “hand brake gear pin” on one of the train cars was “completely out,” according to PIX11.

https://nypost.com/2016/11/14/nj-transit-knew-train-had-faulty-brakes-before-deadly-crash/

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Bamboozled: Does your town charge a hidden fee for some online property tax payments?

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By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on November 14, 2016 at 9:09 AM, updated November 14, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Many municipalities allow residents to pay their property taxes online.

But at least two New Jersey municipalities aren’t disclosing the fees that are charged to certain online taxpayers.

The lack of disclosure is a big problem.

Josh Needle of Fanwood said he tried to make an online payment on Aug. 1, the date his property taxes were due.

The system gave the option of paying by credit card or by e-check. He chose the e-check.

Needle said a pop-up message warned there was a $1.05 convenience fee.

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Utilities Unite Against Scams

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PSE&G teams with more than 80 North American utilities to stop scams

November 15th 2016

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Ridgewood NJ,  According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, more than 3 million consumers filed fraud complaints last year.  Phone scams are among the most common complaints. To combat these con artists, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, joined forces with more than 80 energy companies across North America to educate people how to spot a scam. The collaborative designated the third Wednesday in November

“Utilities United Against Scams Day.”

How the most common payment scam works:

  • Someone pretending to be a utility employee calls and threatens shut-off within an hour if they do not receive immediate payment via a prepaid card.
  • Victims are given a phony phone number to call back after they purchase the cards from a retail store.
  • When the customer calls back, they may hear voice response prompts that mimic those they would hear when calling a real customer service line. Some of these criminals use caller ID spoofing technology to replicate PSE&G’s number.
  • A fake representative asks for the numbers on the prepaid card or receipt. Within seconds the money is gone.

Scam red flags:

  • The caller becomes angry and aggressive, telling the customer his or her account is past due and service will be disconnected if a large payment isn’t made – often within less than an hour.
  •  The thief specifically demands the customer pay with a prepaid card or wire transfer.

“If a caller directs you to go to a local store to purchase a prepaid card to pay your bill, it is likely a scam,” said Greg Dunlap, PSE&G vice president of customer operations. “If you receive a call and are in doubt, hang up and call us at the phone number listed on our website or your PSE&G bill.”

The only way to protect against these scams is for customers to be cautious. Before terminating service, PSE&G alerts customers in a number of ways: messages on their bill, letters and phone calls. While the utility accepts credit cards, prepaid cards and money transfers to pay bills, PSE&G would never demand a specific type of payment and threaten immediate service termination.

“Hiding behind an untraceable phone, scammers know it is doubtful they’ll be caught,” said Dunlap. “By educating people how to spot a scam, our Utilities United collaborative aims to spare many would-be victims and make the thieves’ underhanded jobs a lot harder.”

Report all scam attempts by calling your utility and local police department, and file a complaint with the FTC at www.ftc.gov/complaint.

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Pitch Perfect’s Anna Kendrick to Appear at Bookends in Ridgewood Today at 6pm

Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick to Appear at Bookends in Ridgewood

November 14,2016

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Ridgewood Nj, Bookends will host a Meet/Greet /PHOTO  for Anna Kendrick Monday, November 14th at 6:00pm ,Star of Pitch Perfect , Books pre-signed “Scrappy Little Nobody” .

Anna Kendrick (born August 9, 1985 )is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child actor in theater productions. Her first prominent role was in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She made her film debut in the musical comedy Camp (2003).

Kendrick rose to prominence for her supporting role in The Twilight Saga (2008–12), the film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s book series. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Up in the Air (2009).

Kendrick has also featured in the comedy-drama 50/50 (2011), the crime-drama End of Watch (2012), the musical-fantasy Into the Woods (2014), and the adult comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016). She achieved further fame for playing the protagonist in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect and the 2015 sequel, Pitch Perfect 2.

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.

Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.

While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed.  We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.

Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ   07450   201-445-0726

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NJ TRANSIT ELECTRONIC TICKETING SETS NEW SALES RECORDS

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MyTix sales soar past one million tickets and passes for October

November 14,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, “The ease and convenience of purchasing tickets and passes right from a smartphone continues to become more popular with our customers each month, making NJ TRANSIT a national leader in this new technology” said Executive Director Steven H. Santoro.  “As we reach these milestones, we continue to look for new ways to add additional functionality to the MyTix program and lead from the front on this digital platform.” NJ TRANSIT’s customers are downloading their way to electronic ticketing in record setting numbers.  During the month of October, the digital system known as MyTix shattered its record for most tickets and passes sold in one month, and in doing so, crossed the one million mark for the first time.  In addition, November 1st set a single day sales record.

During the month of October 2016, more than one million tickets and passes were purchased through the MyTix feature, surpassing the previous monthly record of more than 990-thousand set in August 2016.  As a comparison, January 2016 saw monthly sales of 690-thousand tickets and passes.  Year to date MyTix sales have grown 46 percent.

On November 1, 2016, MyTix set a single day sales record with more than 71-thousand tickets and passes sold, breaking the previous single day record of more than 65-thousand set on August 1, 2016.

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Valley Hospital Medicare Open Enrollment Event Advisory

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November 13,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ,The Valley Hospital/Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care will present a Medicare Open Enrollment event that’s open to the public on Wednesday, November 16, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Dorothy B. Kraft Building on 15 Essex Road in Paramus, New Jersey. A state-trained and certified State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counselor from the Bergen County Division of Senior Services in Hackensack will be available to assist with Medicare Open Enrollment and answer questions related to Medicare, including the following: Medicare changes for 2017, differences between Medicare and HMO Medicare Advantage plans; 2017 prescription plans; benefits to choosing a Medicare plan versus a HMO Medicare Advantage plan; differences between Part A, B, C Medicare; out-of-pocket expenses; social security; and pharmaceutical assistance.

Those interested in attending should RSVP to Gail Johnson, Patient Financial Advocate at The Valley Hospital, at 201-634-5644 or gjohnso@valleyhealth.com

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Ridgewood Emergency Services conducting annual fund drive

Ridgewood Emergency Services

November 13,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The annual Ridgewood Emergency Services fund driver letter has been mailed to all residents and business in the village and is seeking the community’s financial support to ensure it is able to provide emergency assistance to the village 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.

The volunteers willingly respond to all types of critical situations the village faces, including snowstorms, hurricanes, floods, power outages and medical emergencies. The squad also stands by at village events including street fairs, the car show, Memorial Day and July 4 th festivities, high school football games and more.

With your financial support, this past year brought a lot of advances in RES patient care. RES was able to purchase CPAP devices (advanced continuous positive airway pressure devices, which can help patients with breathing problems), LUCAS automatic chest compression devices (for more effective CPR), and power lift stretchers (to reduce the occurrences of backinjuries) are equipment that your donations purchased.

RES also maintains 25 public access defibrillators in the Village. The department has responded to over 1704 requests thus far in 2016, which equates to over 15,804 cumulative volunteer hours.

“Please consider supporting our organization with a financial contribution so that the community can continue to count on the volunteers to respond to all of its needs,” said Director and Chief Tony Lillo.

Please make checks payable to F.O.R.E.S.T. (Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams), 131 North Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450. Online at www.ridgewood911.org. F.O.R.E.S.T. is a charitable organization under IRS section 501(c) (3) so all contributions are tax deductible.

Should you be interested in exploring the idea of becoming a member, please call us at (201) 670-5570. The comprehensive training you’ll receive is free, and while rigorous, it is personally rewarding.

Please visit our web page www.ridgewood911.org and like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Ridgewood-Emergency- Services-209968945684817/

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Rear end collision at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood No Serious Injury

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

November 13th 2016

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Ridgewood NJ, A two (2) vehicle rear end collision at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood caused heavy damage to both vehicles involved, but their respective occupants escaped without serious injury. Separate flatbed tow trucks were called to remove the wrecked sedans. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS responded. Ridgewood FD personnel contained a minor crash related fluid spill.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Will Be Handing Out Glow Sticks for Halloween

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October 30,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers will be out in the Village starting at 530 PM on Halloween distributing 600 Glow Sticks to Village Ghosts and Goblins.

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Pedestrian struck on East Ridgewood Ave near Somerville

Pedestrian struck on East Ridgewood Ave

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving

October 8,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to a “pedestrian struck” report on Friday, 10/07 at approximately 1900 hours. The incident occurred on East Ridgewood Avenue near Somerville Road. With the assistance of a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital, the victim was evaluated on location before being transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s Trauma Unit. The extent of the victim’s injuries were not made public at the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with police.

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Air Quality Alert For Ridgewood NJ from 11am to 11pm Friday

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Air Quality Alert until 11:00PM Friday

…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY… THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES… BERGEN…ESSEX…PASSAIC…UNION…HUDSON. IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY.

AN AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY MEANS THAT OZONE IS FORECAST TO REACH THE UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS CATEGORY ACROSS NEW JERSEY DUE TO SOUTHWEST WINDS, MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES, AND HOT TEMPERATURES. SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING THE VERY YOUNG, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES SUCH AS ASTHMA, SHOULD AVOID STRENUOUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION…PLEASE VISIT THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WEB SITE AT… HTTP://WWW.NJAQINOW.NET

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN BERGEN … EASTERN ESSEX … EASTERN PASSAIC … EASTERN UNION … HUDSON … WESTERN BERGEN … WESTERN ESSEX … WESTERN UNION

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Ridgewood Police Find Missing Women With Alzheimer’s

Ridgewood Police Alzheimer's patient was found

photos courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook page

July 20,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, A 68-year old female Alzheimer’s patient was found safe more than two (2) hours after she went missing from her Ridgewood home on Tuesday afternoon, 07/19. Ridgewood PD conducted an intense search of areas surrounding the woman’s home off of Prospect Street after her husband reported her missing at approximately 2:45 PM. A tracking canine from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the search, along with volunteers from Ridgewood’s Emergency Services Division. The uninjured patient was located after an employee from a nearby nursery school reported to police that she saw someone lying down in a wooded area behind the school.

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2016 Chief Michael Feeney Jr. Ridgewood Police Academy Class #3

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June 30,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department has announced the 3rd annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy scheduled from Thursday June 23rd to Friday July 1st. The academy is open to Ridgewood Residents entering 6th 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2016.

For only a small fee is $50 per student the Academy which includes two shirts per student a baseball hat a string bag and transportation to our field trip.

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Lt.Paul Acakios talking to the students about the day in the life of an inmate.

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This year’s academy features demonstrations from The Ridgewood Police Department, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 and Bomb Squad, Police Motorcycles, Ridgewood Emergency Services, FBI, Ridgewood Fire Department, Helicopter landing as well as demonstrations from various other agencies. A field trip to the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Complex in Mahwah is also scheduled.

The height of the seven-day Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy may have come on Wednesday when bomb squad members blew up a watermelon.

According to the Ridgewood Police, “The Junior Police Academy has proven to be a valuable experience for all involved and has provided a vital link between the Police Department and the youth of Ridgewood. Further, the Junior Police Academy has afforded students a deeper understanding of the Police function as well as an increased ability to see what the Police and the community can do to serve the Village. The overwhelming success of our Junior Police Academy class has far exceeded the expectations of everyone involved. This program attracts a highly motivated group of recruits, and the Instructors thoroughly enjoy their interaction with these young people. We look forward to another great class.”

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Bathroom Plumbing for Basement Renovation in NJ

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Need an experienced, certified NJ plumber for basement renovation plumbing in NJ? Call us today at A1 Sewer & Drain Services:

201-645-0888

Many homes in New Jersey are built with a basement, which may or may not have been converted yet into useable living space. A finished basement is a great way to add hundreds of square feet of useable living space to your home, with less cost and hassle than building a whole new addition. Many homes have over a thousand square feet of basement, meaning there’s plenty of space for that new bedroom, rec room, or man cave you’ve always wanted.

Basement renovation often involves installing plumbing to create an extra bathroom. At A1 Sewer & Drain Service, we’re drainage and sewer service contractors who specialize in wastewater, outdoor drainage, and bathroom plumbing. If you’re planning a new bathroom addition, call us any time for a free consultation and cost estimate from our experienced local plumbers, at 201-645-0888.

Adding a New Bathroom Addition in your Basement

Need an extra bathroom to accommodate a growing family? If you have an existing basement, you may not even need to build a new addition. Finishing all or part of your basement can add a great deal of extra living space, including much-needed extra toilets and showers. A new basement bathroom addition can even add market value to your home.

Basements are almost always located below the level of the main sewer line. Because of this, installing bathroom plumbing can be complicated. Vent, waste pipe, and drain pipe installation is the most difficult part of basement plumbing, and you’ll need experienced renovation plumbing and sewer service contractors to make sure that everything is installed correctly.

Basement Plumbing for a New Bathroom Addition

Any new drain lines in your basement bathroom addition will need to flow into your existing main sewer line. Before construction begins, contractors need to locate the sewer pipe, generally by finding the main stack and the cleanout. In urban and most suburban areas, the main sewer line runs into a municipal sewer system. If you have a private septic tank, the pipe will run toward the septic drain field.

To flow correctly, drains and sewer lines need a downward slope of at least ¼” per linear foot. This ensures that liquids and solids move at the same rate through the pipe via gravity, preventing clogs and sewer backflow. This can be tricky in basements, where the main line may not be deep enough to allow the correct drop per foot. To send water and effluent through the drain pipes against the force of gravity, you may need sewer ejector pump installation.

Sewage Ejector Pumps for Bathroom Plumbing

When the level of the main sewer line is too high for wastewater to flow in the right direction due to gravity, you may need sewage ejector pump installation to ensure that wastewater doesn’t back up inside the drain pipes. Ejector pumps are equipped with float switches, which trigger the pump to activate when the water in the ejector pump tank reaches a certain level. The wastewater is forced into the drain pipes, allowing wastewater from toilets and other fixtures to be safely removed without relying on gravity.

For toilets, many homeowners opt to install a grinder pump. This type of ejector pump grinds up solid waste into a fine slurry, helping to prevent clogged drain pipes and backflow.

Basement Sump Pump Installation in NJ

Regardless of whether your basement is used as living space, or whether it contains a bathroom, you may need to consider sump pump installation. Sump pumps remove water into the drainage system, preventing flooding and costly water damage. Because basements are located below grade, they’re at heightened risk for flooding from severe weather, burst plumbing pipes, sewer backups, and other emergencies.

Installing a basement sump pump can prevent thousands of dollars of costly water damage, making it a worthwhile investment for New Jersey homeowners.

Local NJ Sewer Service Contractors for Basement Bathroom Plumbing

Need an experienced plumber for toilet, shower, vent, and drain pipe installation in NJ? At A1 Sewer & Drain Services, we’re sewer service experts. We work with homeowners to install reliable, high quality plumbing for basement bathrooms and new bathroom additions. For a free cost estimate, call us today at 201-645-0888.