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Posted on July 13, 2019July 14, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

Ridgewood GAP on the Chopping Block

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Ridgewood NJ, the Gap Inc. announced Thursday that it plans to shutter approximately 230 stores in the next two years. Last year, the San Francisco-based corporation had a total of 725 specialty stores (excluding those in China), and this week, the company revealed it saw a 5 percent decrease in the brand’s global sales, according to its 2018 earnings report.

Gap Inc. has yet to finalize its list of stores that will close. It appears that the Ridgewood Gap has made the list, the store appears to be holding final sales and ready for shuttering .

Lets face it the GAP has not been cool since 1980 and its non descript clothing is easy to buy on the internet. Given New Jersey aggressively anti business governor and legislator its easy to see how New Jersey may bear the brunt of GAP closings.

Posted on July 12, 2019July 13, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

“Affordable Housing” Legal Battles Rage On

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River Vale NJ, On May 31st, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi participated in NJ Spotlight’s roundtable on Affordable Housing. The roundtable event addressed the history of the affordable housing issue in New Jersey – from the Mount Laurel decisions to the current court process – and the effect the issue has on municipalities across the State.

The state has been riddled with legal battle over affordable housing. Currently , Ridgewood and Franklin lakes are engage in lawsuits over affordable housing.

Two opposing forces in the statewide debate over affordable housing obligations, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-39) and Fair Share Housing Center attorney Kevin Walsh .

They went head to head along with three other panelists in a livestreamed debate May 31 on how best to fulfill affordable housing obligations.

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Former Yankee Pitcher ,Ridgewood Resident and Author of “Ball Four” Jim Bouton has Died

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Ridgewood NJ, Former Yankees All-Star pitcher and Ridgewood resident Jim Bouton has died at 80 years old.

Bouton was a 20-game winner, won two World Series games, spent 10 years in the big leagues, but made a bigger impact with a pen in his hand than a baseball.

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Native selected to be a USA Taekwondo Team Athlete for the 2019 Cadet World Championship!

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Ridgewood NJ, Liam has been selected to be a USA Taekwondo Team Athlete for the 2019 Cadet World Championship! He is currently ranked #1 in his division in the Nation. He is a member of “Team Elite” as well as a member of “Taekwondo All Inn” in Ridgewood, N.J. Liam was also named “All American Athlete” in the 2019 USAT National Championship in Minneapolis.

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by James — 13 Comments

Ridgewood Developer Looks to Back Out of Affordable Housing Commitment

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Ridgewood NJ, Two-Forty Associates LLC, the company behind the 43-unit Chestnut Village, under construction on Chestnut Street has filed suit against the village, alleging the municipality reneged on previously granted permission to provide special-needs housing, and instead changed its requirement to affordable units. Two-Forty Associates/Chestnut Village is owned by the Bolger family.

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

14U Ridgewood Raiders Baseball Team Takes District 4 Little League Championship!

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Ridgewood NJ, The 14U boys beat Paramus 5-0 & 4-1 to win District 4. Cheer them on as they move on to play in the Sectionals next Thursday in Sparta.
L-R Mike Staiano, Coach Mikita, Jack Foerch, Dane Mikita, Thomas McCarthy, Jay Wittmaack, Bobby Kuenzler, Daniel Weaver, John Gardner, Lucas Barker, William Taylor, Coach McCarthy, Chris Baney. Not Pictured: Coach Foerch.

Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Public Notice – July 9, 2019 Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AMENDMENT TO MEETING SCHEDULE

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act,” please be advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The purpose of the meeting is to hold the Annual Reorganization Meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. A regular business meeting will follow.

Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Warm and rainy weather requires property owners to take steps to avoid mosquito breeding

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Ridgewood NJ, Mosquitoes can breed even in the smallest amount of water. Dump all water that collects in your back yard to reduce mosquito-borne illnesses risks!

Warm and rainy weather requires property owners to take steps to avoid mosquito breeding. Residents, business owners and contractors can take these steps to reduce mosquito populations:

• Empty water from flower pots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, barrels and cans at least once or twice a week

Posted on July 7, 2019December 1, 2022 by James — 2 Comments

Important Safety tips when around Black Bears

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding the public of important safety tips when around black bears.

Never feed a bear. It is dangerous and illegal. Fed bears get used to being around people and may need to be killed to protect public safety.

Follow these tips to minimize encounters with bears:

• Secure trash and eliminate obvious sources of food, such as pet food, easy-to-reach bird feeders, or food residue in barbecue grills.

• Use certified bear-resistant garbage containers, if possible. Otherwise, store all garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of a garage, the basement, a sturdy shed or other secure area.

Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

2019 Kasschau Memorial Shell Schedule : Music Therapy for Heart Ailments, Brain Dysfunction, Learning Disabilities, Depression, PTSD, Alzheimers, Childhood Development and More

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Ridgewood NJ, According to The Cardiovascular Society of Great Britain, listening to certain music with a repetitive rhythm for least ten seconds can lead to a decrease in blood pressure and a reduced heart rate. Certain classical compositions, if matched with human body’s rhythm, can be therapeutically used to keep the heart under control. The Oxford University study states, “listening to music with a repeated 10-second rhythm coincided with a fall in blood pressure, reducing the heart rate” and thus can be used for overcoming hypertension.

Posted on July 7, 2019July 14, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Good Life Ridgewood Wellness Festival Looking for Exhibitors

2nd annual Good Life Ridgewood Festival, health and wellness

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Ridgewood NJ, The Good Life Ridgewood Planning Committee is happy to announce the fifth annual Good Life Ridgewood – The Mayor’s Wellness Festival. Last year, we succeeded in achieving our program goal to bring attention to Ridgewood as a destination for healthy living and wellness with an estimated 1000+ visitors. As we prepare for this year’s exciting program, now is the perfect time to secure your participation as an exhibitor.

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Posted on July 6, 2019July 6, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Inside Small Art Exhibit Challenges 50 Artists

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Ridgewood NJ , Discover the beauty inside small! Curator, Lisa D’Amico is excited to announce the fourth installment of her now annual juried small works exhibition, this year at The Stable Gallery, 259 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, New Jersey. Inside Small will be on view from August 2 through August 29, 2019. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, August 8th from 7pm to 9pm.

Posted on July 6, 2019July 6, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Valley Hospital Patient Claims $6700 worth of Jewelry Missing

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police department over $6,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a woman while she was a patient at Valley Hospital .

The Victim a from Wyckoff claims that $6,700 worth of jewelry was stolen from her personal belongings when she was a patient at on June 18th.

The theft was reported several days later to Ridgewood Police on June 24.

Posted on July 6, 2019July 6, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Local Businesses Checks Stolen from Ridgewood Post Office

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police an Oak Street business reported that over $11,000 in checks were stolen from mail at the Ridgewood Post Office.

The business reported the checks were stolen from an envelope that was mailed at the post office at June 24.

The business reported mailing the checks and in a short time, the checks were cashed by someone other than the intended recipient.

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