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Support the 67th Summer Concert Series Kasschau Memorial Shell

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Ridgewood NJ, Kasschau Memorial Shell is gearing up for it’s 67th Summer Concert Series! If you love attending the Kasschau Memorial Shell concerts, please consider making a donation to keep the tradition alive!  Email [email protected]

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Ridgewood High School Senior Selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey Boys Soccer Team

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Ridgewood NJ, Cameron Linnington, Ridgewood High School senior Soccer  forward, has been selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey boys soccer team and Trevor Rose, senior defender for second team!

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Trump Taps Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, Signaling a Shift Toward Crypto-Friendly Policies

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Bitcoin hits $100K after Trump picks pro-crypto SEC head!

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Ridgewood NJ, President-elect Donald Trump has named former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins as his pick to succeed Gary Gensler as the agency’s chair. The announcement comes as Gensler prepares to step down on Inauguration Day, making way for a leadership change that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets and capital markets.

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Village of Ridgewood Final Round of Leaf Pickups Has Started

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has entered the final round of leaf pickups starting on Monday, December 2nd. Thanks to our crews working 10 hours a day, six days a week, approximately 80 percent of the leaves in the Village have been collected.

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New Jersey Gas Tax Set to Rise by 2.6 Cents in January

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey drivers will soon see a small increase at the pump. Beginning January 1, the state’s gasoline tax will rise by 2.6 cents per gallon, part of an effort to fund the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) ie… the Transportation Slush Fund . The announcement, made by the Department of the Treasury, formalizes a plan set in motion by legislation passed in March.

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NJ Transit: Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions

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Ridgewood NJ, Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions, North Jersey Coast Line is suspended between Long Branch and Penn Station New York and Raritan Valley Line service will originate/terminate at Newark Penn Station due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station. Eastbound Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.

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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Shopping? Here Are 2024 NJ Grocery Store Hours You Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, Thanksgiving Day is here, and if you’re anything like us, there’s always that one forgotten ingredient or last-minute craving to grab. Thankfully, many New Jersey grocery stores have your back with adjusted hours to help you prepare. Whether you’re grabbing an extra pie, fresh herbs, or that one essential you forgot to add to the list here’s your guide to grocery store hours for Thanksgiving Day and the days leading up to it.

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Thanksgiving Travel and Traditions: What to Expect This Year

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Newark NJ, Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, food, and travel. This year, a record-breaking 80 million Americans are hitting the road or skies to celebrate the holiday, with 71.7 million traveling by car—the highest number to date. For air travelers, Thanksgiving Sunday is set to be particularly busy, with an expected 3 million flyers taking to the skies, breaking previous records.

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NJ Transit Extra Thanksgiving Service and Kids Ride Free

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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Rare OpusX Cigars Now Available at The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Cigar aficionados, rejoice! Just in time for Thanksgiving, The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood and Davidoff Lounge is thrilled to announce the arrival of the coveted Fuente Fuente OpusX cigars. These premium cigars, known for their unparalleled craftsmanship and flavor, are a rare find and a true treasure for any cigar enthusiast.

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Jersey Mike’s Subs Reportedly on the Market for $8 Billion

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Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Mike’s Subs, the beloved sandwich chain that started at the Jersey Shore nearly 70 years ago, might soon have a new owner. Reports indicate that private equity giant Blackstone is in advanced talks to acquire the company in a deal valued at around $8 billion, including debt.

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Improving Ridgewood’s Leaf Pick-Up: A Resident’s Practical Proposal

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood resident Steve Kim has shared thoughtful suggestions to address the challenges of leaf pick-up in the Village. His proposed solution aims to tackle two key issues:

  1. Timing: Synchronizing when residents put leaves out with the actual pick-up schedule.
  2. Efficiency: Enhancing the pace and effectiveness of the leaf collection process.

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Ridgewood Earns Gold Recognition for Safe Routes to School Initiatives

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is celebrating a major achievement in community safety! Ridgewood received Gold Level Recognition from the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program for its impactful work throughout 2023. This award highlights the Village’s commitment to making streets safer and more accessible for everyone, especially young cyclists and pedestrians.

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Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Ahold Delhaize USA’s Grocery Operations

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Ridgewood NJ, Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores, recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident that affected parts of its U.S. network. In a statement issued Friday, the company said it promptly launched an investigation upon discovering the issue. External cybersecurity experts are working with Ahold Delhaize’s internal teams to address the problem, and law enforcement has been notified.

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Village Offices and Departments will be closed on Monday, November 11th in Honor of Veterans Day

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wood NJ, in observance of Veterans Day, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on Monday, November 11th. There will be no garbage collection or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center also will be closed.

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