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>Valley Hospital in Ridgewood provides the lowest percentage of charity care

>Hospitals getting more charity care funds
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Last updated: Wednesday June 9, 2010, 8:15 AM
BY MARY JO LAYTON
The Record
STAFF WRITER

https://www.northjersey.com/news/95932119_Hospitals_getting_more_charity_care_funds.html

Hackensack University Medical Center is facing $3.5 million in charity care cuts while St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson is the state’s biggest winner with an additional $7.4 million in proposed funding, state officials announced Tuesday.

Overall, 72 New Jersey hospitals are targeted to receive $665 million, an increase of $85 million in state and federal funding to treat patients who are uninsured or can’t pay for their care, said Health Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh.

“This funding increase clearly demonstrates Governor Christie’s commitment to maintain and strengthen the health care safety net for New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents when they need it most,” Alaigh said.

“Despite the state’s current fiscal crisis, the governor has made charity care a priority,” Alaigh said.

The governor’s proposed budget also changes the funding formula and makes it more equitable to all hospitals, but still protects the hospitals that treat the highest volume of low-income patients, officials said.

The state raised the minimum a hospital can receive from 5 cents on the dollar to 15 cents, and reduced the three-tier funding formula to two tiers, officials said.

At St. Joseph’s, charity care represents 14.1 percent of total charges, the third-highest rate in the state, which is why the hospital is receiving more funding. The data were released late in the day and officials at several North Jersey hospitals were unavailable for comment.

The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood provides the lowest percentage of charity care based on overall charges — 1.6 percent, according to New Jersey Hospital Association data from last year. In the proposed budget, the hospital is scheduled to lose more than $545,176, according to data released Tuesday.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/95932119_Hospitals_getting_more_charity_care_funds.html

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>THE CO-OP’S STUDENTS BOARD THE TRAIN IN SEARCH OF COMMUNITY HELPERS

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THE CO-OP’S STUDENTS BOARD THE TRAIN IN SEARCH OF COMMUNITY HELPERS

To wrap up their lesson plans about community helpers, the students from The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood’s 2s classes recently boarded the train in Ridgewood and headed to Ramsey in search of community helpers. After a stop for bagels and juice, the students visited the Ramsey fire and police stations to meet their real life heros in person.

A nonsectarian school ending its 42nd year, The Co-op offers morning and afternoon classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as Mommy & Me classes and a new Kindergarten Enrichment class. The school’s seasoned professional teaching staff members guide students toward social, emotional and physical well-being. Children learn and play in an environment ideally suited to their needs as developing individuals. The program encourages independence, self-discipline and a love for school.

Setting the school apart from other nursery schools, The Co-op is organized and run by the parents, which enables the parents to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience. Music, physical education, field trips, indoor and outdoor play time and an in-house library are just a few of the experiences to which the children are exposed as supplements to the daily education plans.

There are still openings in many of the classes. Please call the school at (201) 447-6232 for more information or to schedule a visit to the school. The school is located at 100 Dayton Street in the center of Ridgewood.

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>New Jersey School administrators and supervisors pay up 13 percent from five years ago

>Ingle: Why your property taxes are high No. 678

A DataUniverse analysis of school administrators’ pay shows that 91 of them make more than $200,000 a year. And that’s eight times the number that made that much just five years ago. The analysis showed that 9,061 administrators and supervisors were paid a total of $1.1 billion and that’s up 13 percent from five years ago. The governor is paid $175,000 a year. (Ingle, Gannett)

https://blogs.app.com/politicspatrol/2010/06/07/why-your-property-taxes-are-outrageous-no-678/

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>PSE&G’s Electric Rates to Change Modestly Under Agreements Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

>June 7, 2010

PSE&G’s Electric Rates to Change Modestly Under Agreements Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

(June 7, 2010 – Newark, NJ) – Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) announced that its customer electric rates will change slightly as a result of a decision today by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).

The rates reflect the net effect of the BPU’s approval for PSE&G to implement a modest increase in base electric distribution rates offset by a customer refund that will be effective during the next two years.

On a related front, the Board deferred action on the company’s request to increase gas distribution revenues by $26.5 million until a future agenda meeting.

In today’s action on the company’s first rate request in nearly four years, the BPU approved provisions in two separate agreements PSE&G had reached recently with the BPU staff, the Public Advocate and the NJ Large Energy Users Group.

• The company will receive $73.5 million in additional electric revenue, which would increase the average residential customer’s bill for 7,360 kilowatthours of electricity usage by about $12 per year, or 0.9 percent. This customer’s monthly summer electric bill for 780 kilowatthours would increase by about $3, or 2.4 percent.

• The company agreed to refund $122 million to customers during the next two years to resolve a long-standing issue regarding the Market Transition Charge (MTC) which was part of the state’s deregulation law implemented in 1999. When the refund is factored in, the average residential customer’s electric bill will only increase about $1 per year for the next two years.

Commenting on the Board’s actions today, Ralph LaRossa, PSE&G president and COO, said:

“PSE&G is extremely proud of its excellent safety and reliability record. Since our last rate case in 2006, we have made substantial investments in our electric and gas delivery systems to keep those commitments to the people of the New Jersey. We recognize, however, that we need to strike a balance between the need for additional revenue and today’s tough economic realities. We will take whatever steps are necessary to operate our business within the parameters of this decision.”

LaRossa added that resolving the outstanding issues regarding the collection of the MTC will offset the rate increase for customers during the next two years.

“The issue of whether we still owed customers money from these charges has been lingering for the past few years,” he said. “We believe it is in the best interests of the company to finally put these issues behind us.” The company had already returned $225 million in MTC charges a number of years ago.

When the rate increase request was filed in May 2009, the company had asked the BPU to approve $230.6 million in additional electric and gas distribution revenue. During the course of the year-long review, the request had been modified to $204 million. The final settlement agreement included an increase of $100 million in additional electric and gas revenues with a return on equity of 10.3 percent.

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>Valley Renewal : As more parents have come to understand the scope of the project, they have become more concerned

>Final hearing on Valley plan tonight
Monday, June 7, 2010
BY MARY JO LAYTON
The Record
STAFF WRITER

https://www.northjersey.com/news/95749004_Final_hearing_on_Valley_plan_tonight.html

Ridgewood parents fearful of The Valley Hospital’s plan to double in size have collected hundreds of signatures in a petition requesting an environmental and health impact study before the Planning Board votes on changes to the master plan that would permit the $750 million project.

Canvassing at schools and sports fields, parents are making a last-minute push in advance of tonight’s Planning Board meeting, the final public hearing before what many say will be the board’s most consequential vote.

The petitions, circulated at all six elementary schools, will be presented to Superintendent Daniel Fishbein today, resident Lorraine Reynolds said. The superintendent, principals and the school board are being asked to request the study.

“The main part of their job besides education is to protect the kids,” said Reynolds, a mother of three who has a child at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, which borders the hospital.

As more parents have come to understand the scope of the project, they have become more concerned, parents who were circulating the petitions said. Reynolds said some parents were so happy to sign her petition when she approached them after school and at her son’s lacrosse game that they gave her hugs and kisses.

With construction expected to last more than six years for Phase One of the project, parents are concerned about the impact on Benjamin Franklin, which nearly half of the village’s students attend at some point. One building, which could reach 94 feet high with the rooftop mechanicals, would be constructed 40 feet from the middle school property. The parents worry that years of construction, increased traffic, dust and noise will affect their children’s learning as well as their health.

Despite increasing pressure from the community, neither the superintendent nor the Board of Education has taken a position on the proposed project. “It’s not our call to make,” Fishbein said. “It’s the Planning Board’s call to make.”

full article:
https://www.northjersey.com/news/95749004_Final_hearing_on_Valley_plan_tonight.html

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>Field Day at The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood

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SUN SHINES ON THE CO-OP’S ANNUAL FIELD DAY

Students from The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood (aka “The Co-op”) recently took a break from the classrooms for their annual Field Day event. Among other activities, the children navigated obstacle courses, played with giant parachutes, and raced in the three-legged race with moms and dad. When the games were done, everyone laid out their blankets and settled in for a picnic lunch with their friends, teachers and parents.

A nonsectarian school ending its 42nd year, The Co-op offers morning and afternoon classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as Mommy & Me classes and a new Kindergarten Enrichment class. The school’s seasoned professional teaching staff members guide students toward social, emotional and physical well-being. Children learn and play in an environment ideally suited to their needs as developing individuals. The program encourages independence, self-discipline and a love for school.

Setting the school apart from other nursery schools, The Co-op is organized and run by the parents, which enables the parents to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience. Music, physical education, field trips, indoor and outdoor play time and an in-house library are just a few of the experiences to which the children are exposed as supplements to the daily education plans.

There are still openings in many of the classes. Please call the school at (201) 447-6232 for more information or to schedule a visit to the school. The school is located at 100 Dayton Street in the center of Ridgewood.Bookmark and Share

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>Once again the Ridgewood blog, is looking for nominations for best Pizza in Ridgewood ,New Jersey.

>VOTE The Best Pizza in Ridgewood 2010

the Ridgewood blog the number one local news website in New Jersey is looking for nominations for best Pizza in Ridgewood, New Jersey.Please submit your favorite pizza spot to: [email protected]
put “Best Pizza in Ridgewood ” in the subject line or leave a comment on the “Best Pizza” post on the Ridgewood Blog .The voting will begin in July . Last years winner was A Mano and the 2008 winner was Puzo’s !

The Best Pizza in Ridgewood 2009 nominations
A Mano (2009 Winner)
Puzo’s (2008 Winner)
Ridgewood Pizza
Brooklyn Pizza
Renato’s Pizza
Sicilian Sun (by popular demand)
La Bella Pizza
Roma Pizza
Pizza fusion

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>66th anniversary of D-Day

>Today Marks the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings and Veterans and those grateful for their sacrifices have marked the anniversary with solemn ceremony and wreath laying.It is a day for remembering the invasion that turned the tide of World War II and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The battle to free Europe from the grip of the axis powers had begun.

Over 215,000 Allied soldiers, and about as many Germans solders, were killed or wounded during D-Day invasion and the nearly three months it took to secure the capture of Normandy.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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>Fireworks Tickets On Sale for July 4th Celebraton

>Fireworks Tickets for July 4th Celebraton
Celebraton is on Monday, July 5

Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Evening Activities and Fireworks Tickets Monday, July 5th, 2010 Alternate Date – Tuesday, July 6th Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood, New Jersey July 4th in Ridgewood is a very special day that our entire area looks forward to all year. In 2010, the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee will sponsor its 100th anniversary with our flag raising, parade and fireworks. This year’s theme is “100 Years of Supporting the Tradition.” The committee is an all-volunteer community group that coordinates the day’s events and does not receive direct funding from the Village of Ridgewood. July 4th is a Sunday this year, but the national holiday is on Monday, July 5th. Therefore, our celebration will be on Monday, July 5th. We are actively preparing for what we know will be a spectacular 100th celebration, it is vital that we have community support. Please consider helping to “Support the Tradition”. Because of generous support from the community, we have one of the best small town Independence Day celebrations. While the Parade is free, Fireworks Tickets are required for entrance to Vet’s Field. Donations for Fireworks Tickets is one of the Celebration’s largest sources of income. Tickets to the Evening Entertainment and Fireworks will be on sale June 1 at the locations below. Buy your tickets in advance for $5.00 and save 50% off the gate price of $10.00. 1. Backyard Living- 235 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-689-9111 2. Daily Treat- 177 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-652-9113 3. Goffle Brook Farm- 425 Goffle Road, Ridgewood, 201-652-7540 4. Harding Wines and Spirits- 305 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-445-7122 5. Herold’s Farm & Garden Center- 909 Prospect Street, Glen Rock, 201-445-0069 6. Hillman Electric- 133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-652-1045 7. Hogan’s Restaurant Diner- 20 Central Avenue, Midland Park, 201-445-2849 8. Hoskins Propane, 523 Goffle Road, Ridgewood, 201-444-1950 9. Irish Eyes- 1 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, 201-445-8585 10. JT’s Wines and Spirits- 607 N. Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-652-2220

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>Gov. Chris Christie : "The legislators in Trenton are scared to death of giving that power to you,"

>Christie: if property taxes rise, ‘I’ll tell you where to go’

Presenting himself as the people’s champion against an entrenched culture of Trenton government, Gov. Chris Christie asked residents to lean on their elected officials to pass a referendum question that would cap government spending at 2.5% and require a ballot question for spending outside the cap. “The state didn’t elect me to run a charm school and they didn’t elect someone to nuance this thing to good health,” said Christie, reflecting on a 70% uptick in property taxes statewide over the past decade. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
https://www.politickernj.com/max/39498/christie-if-property-taxes-rise-ill-tell-you-where-go

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>Graydon: opening weekend this Saturday and Sunday

>It’s that time again!

Graydon opens for the season THIS Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 10 AM to 7:30 PM.

Ridgewood residents, bring proof of address for free admission all weekend.

Badges will be sold at Graydon starting Saturday, or online at any time: graydon.ridgewoodnj.net.

The John Oakes Band will play party rock-’n’-roll from the ’50s and beyond. Saturday, 12 to 4 PM (rain date: Sunday).

Early badge sales have been strong. Help keep the momentum going:

Spread the word. The beach in our back yard is the place to be this summer. Enjoy a swim and the new amenities. Did you know that residents of Midland Park and Ho-Ho-Kus can join without needing a sponsor? In addition, residents of other towns can join if sponsored (vouched for) by a Ridgewood badge holder. Download the sponsorship application here. Note: sponsorship applications can take up to a week to process. Sponsored badges can’t be purchased on the spot.

Tell new residents. On Tuesday we mailed about 600 letters to people who had moved to Ridgewood and Midland Park in the past year or so. If you have any new friends or acquaintances in those towns, download the appropriate letter (letter to new Ridgewood resident) (letter to new Midland Park resident) and send it along. Remind Ho-Ho-Kus residents that thanks to an arrangement between the towns, renewed annually, they can join, too.

Purchasing a badge shows your support to keep Graydon natural. On May 22, some people buying badges at Graydon said they were doing so to support the preservation of Graydon. We believe they’ll find reasons to stop by and be glad they did, whether they swim or not. They can relax…borrow a book from the free Graydon Summer Lending Library…play ping-pong, basketball, volleyball, cards.

Invite your friends. Guest pass: $10. If you have any guest coupons from last year, use them. They will expire on Labor Day.

Sad note at a festive time. We are sorry to report that Councilwoman Anne Zusy died Thursday morning after an illness. Annie enjoyed Graydon often with her family. We will miss her energy and enthusiasm.

See you this weekend.

Swimmingly,
Marcia Ringel and Suzanne Kelly, Co-Chairs
The Preserve Graydon Coalition, Inc., a nonprofit corporation
“It’s clear—we love Graydon!”
[email protected]
https://www.preservegraydon.org/

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>The Ridgewood Fourth of July special edition T-Shirt

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Celebration is offering a special edition T-Shirt to

commemorate it’s 100th anniversary. The shirts are

imprinted with art work from the cover of the 1910 Ridgewood

Independence Day program. These attractive T-Shirts also

gain the wearer entrance to the 2010 Evening Entertainment

and Fireworks. Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will

help fund the 100th Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration.

The shirts can be purchased from our website,
The Ridgewood Fourth of Julyhttps://www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org/ , or at La Casita, 158 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood.

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>Go with the Pros : Turn to The Travel Center / American Express for value that can make your dollar go further and your vacation more memorable.

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>Sen. Gerald Cardinale : "Good riddance to the kangaroo court"

>In letter to Christie, Judiciary Advisory Panel resigns in protest over Wallace – ‘good riddance,’ says Cardinale

Citing collective distress over his refusal to reappoint Supreme Court Justice John Wallace, a governor’s Judiciary Advisory Panel resigned today in a joint letter to Gov. Chris Christie. Acknowledging the power of the executive in appointing judges, the panel – which includes former Supreme Court justices – nonetheless specified the intent of the Constitution’s framers to protect the impartiality of the court and noted that a “judge serving honorably and effectively, with competence and integrity,” should achieve tenure in judicial office. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)

https://www.politickernj.com/max/39479/judiciary-advisory-panel-resigns-protest-over-wallace

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