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Ridgewood NJ, several Ridgewood bus commuters have advised members of our staff that the terminal building area at Van Neste Square is basically unlit during the early morning commuting hours. The only lighting in the area reportedly comes from a parking lot behind the building.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bobby Flay -Ticket/Book-One of the country’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, media personalities, author and a James Beard Award winner. Monday, Oct 28th @ 6pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, Council Candidate HyunJu Kwak in a Facebook post corrected the Mayors erroneous assertion on the teacher student ratio in the Ridgewood schools system .
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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween is almost here! Ridgewood Police Chief Lyons, Officer Perez, and a ribbiting special guest are here to share 5 important safety tips for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating! See who hopped in to lend a hand:
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year, filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it’s important to prioritize safety, whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending parties, or hosting events. By following a few safety guidelines, you can ensure that your Halloween is filled with treats, not tricks. Check out the Facebook video : https://fb.watch/vlSKvM2WdP/
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Ridgewood NJ, during the League of Women Voters candidates forum, Frank Mortimer, candidate for Ridgewood Village Council, addressed concerns regarding the safety of artificial turf fields. Mortimer pointed to the findings of a federal report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which assures that artificial turf, including fields made from recycled tire crumbs, does not pose significant health risks.
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Ridgewood NJ, mark your calendars! The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is hosting a Ridgewood Village Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ridgewood Village Hall (131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ).
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Ridgewood NJ, SpaceX has taken a major step toward significantly boosting the speed of its Starlink internet service. The company has filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), outlining a plan to deliver gigabit-per-second broadband, which could make Starlink roughly 10 times faster than it is today.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new exhibit, “Covering Bergen: Quilts 1840-1940,” now on display at the Schoolhouse Museum. This fascinating showcase, curated by Peggy Norris, offers visitors a rare opportunity to view a collection of handmade quilts that span a century of history and craftsmanship. The exhibit is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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Ridgewood NJ, Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, surprised Wall Street with stronger-than-expected sales and adjusted profits for its fiscal fourth quarter, thanks to aggressive cost-cutting measures. On Tuesday, the company also revealed plans to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 closures in fiscal 2025 alone.
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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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