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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will be holding a regular public meeting October 14th at 7 pm . The meeting will be held at the Ed Center at 49 Cottage place .
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Ridgewood NJ, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) has pleaded guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering (AML) and transparency laws, agreeing to pay over $3 billion in fines and penalties. The settlement, announced by U.S. federal officials, includes payments to several agencies such as the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This marks one of the largest financial penalties in U.S. history for a bank’s role in enabling money laundering.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Consumer Affairs, has filed a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of engaging in deceptive and abusive practices that endanger the health and safety of the state’s youth. This action follows a multi-year investigation and is part of a growing national movement to hold social media companies accountable for their harmful impact on young users.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Maroons cruised to an 18-0 win over the Hackensack Comets on their home turf, bouncing back after their four-game win streak was snapped by Passaic Tech. With this victory, Ridgewood now boasts a 5-1 record for the season, much to the delight of their cheering fans during Saturday afternoon’s game.
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Ridgewood NJ, the West Village of Ridgewood is once again gearing up to transform into a festive fall celebration for the community’s 5th Annual West Village Oktoberfest. People of all ages are invited to enjoy hayrides to the Heights, shop local vendors, listen to live music and indulge in seasonal food and drinks.
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Ridgewood NJ, Opening a brick and mortar business can be daunting. What should you know before you sign a lease? What departments in town do you need to contact – and in what order? Do you need to submit construction plans?
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Coffee Company, a beloved village staple, has relocated to a larger and more inviting space at 133 E. Ridgewood Avenue. The onetime space of Hillmann Electric & Lighting . a fixture in the Central Business District for over 100 years. After many years at their previous location at 90 E. Ridgewood Avenue., the coffee shop has crossed the street and moved into a 4,000-square-foot space, offering a fresh new atmosphere for customers.
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Ridgewood NJ, Emmanuel Church is excited to announce a special event, “An Afternoon of Gospel and Praise,” taking place on October 27th at 4 PM at Emmanuel Church, 14 Hope Street, Ridgewood, NJ.
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Ridgewood NJ, the RHS Green Club started the year off right with their first cleanup event at Habernickel Park! 🌿🌍 On a beautiful morning, club members gathered to make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the park.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released the following statement regarding reports that a NJ Transit project to build a facility to park trains has ballooned by $116 million.
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Midland Park NJ, Saturday September 21st, Ridgewood Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Midland Park and parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Update as to the seriousness of the situation should come by 6pm Sunday) today.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Schools and Board of Education are excited to announce the launch of Vision 2030, a strategic plan designed to guide our schools’ excellence for the next five years. But we can’t do it alone—we need your input!
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Ridgewood NJ, Instagram has started rolling out new restrictive account settings for users under 18, in response to growing worries about social media’s impact on young people. This significant overhaul, estimated to affect more than 100 million accounts globally, comes as parent company Meta faces a lawsuit from 33 U.S. states alleging its platforms harm children’s mental health.
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