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Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care Conducts Ice Compress Clinical Trial

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care has welcomed its first patient in the ICE COMPRESS clinical trial that is comparing the effectiveness of three approaches in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. At this time, Valley is the only site in New Jersey participating in the trial. The clinical trial is sponsored by SWOG Cancer Research Network in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos – There’s much more to the man’s local financial interests than “It’s Greek to Me”

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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos is well known by Ridgewood voters as the owner/operator of “IT’S GREEK TO ME,” a restaurant on East Ridgewood Ave.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, Releases Engagement Statistics For their High School Youth Ministry Program for the 2022-23

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, releases engagement statistics for their High School Youth Ministry Program for the 2022-23 program year that just ended:

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North Jersey Masters Progressive 8-week Learn-to-run Program

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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey Masters progressive 8-week learn-to-run program sponsored by the North Jersey Masters. Our dual certified running coach and member volunteers will support you through every step of your journey.

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Ridgewood Merchants See Uptick in Traffic and Business First Weekend after Pedestrian Plaza Discontinued

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Ridgewood NJ, so this weekend was the first weekend since the pedestrian mall was discontinued and the central business district was jumping . The village seemed to have its old swagger back . Customers seemed to be able to find parking spaces , the annual  sidewalk sale seemed to draw them in in big numbers . Takeout , pickup and drop off flourished.  The weather moderated and many local merchants made their numbers for the first time in a while. All the amazing events in Van Neste park are still taking place and many restaurants saw overflow crowds in the evening.

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Ridgewood Public Library is Looking for Two New Part Time library Assistants

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library made two important announcements . First the Children’s Department is closed for renovation from August 7th to August 16th for renovation and the Library is currently hiring two part time library assistant positions .

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Ridgewood Parks & Recreation: “Goat Yoga” the Next Big Thing !

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Ridgewood NJ, way back in May Ridgewood Parks & Recreation hosted a “Goat Yoga” event with a follow up on July 23rd .  Yes you heard us “Goat Yoga” . Some people are even saying its the ,”next big thing” !

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Ridgewood Police Lieutenant Heath James Retires!

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Ridgewood NJ, it’s official, a big congratulations to Lieutenant Heath James who, after 27 years, he retired on Monday . Prior to joining the Ridgewood Police Department, Heath was a member of Ridgewood Emergency Services and has served in public safety for 30 years. Heath followed his father and brother in serving the Village .

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s Market

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents the Farmer’s Market for the 23rd year! Check out the Farmer’s Market for FRESH vegetables, fruit, baked goods, local honey, delicious pickles, homemade mozzarella, and much more. Open every Sunday until 2:00 p.m. at the west side of the Ridgewood train station.

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Pro Arte Summer Sing August 22nd

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Ridgewood NJ, the Pro Arte Chorale Summer Sing will be held  on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 7:30pm – 9pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood.

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Teaching Robots to Teach Robots

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Ridgewood NJ, Lifelong Learning (LL) is a growing area of machine learning research in which AI agents continually learn as they encounter new tasks while retaining knowledge of previous tasks. A team of LL researchers recently discovered that AI agents can quickly learn a wide range of tasks by sharing knowledge with each other at the same time. Their system has many similarities with the concept of crowdsourcing. The researchers believe that their technique could transform any field that requires vast, diverse knowledge or dealing with complex systems.

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All Shows of Ridgewood High School New Players Production of Les Misérables Sold Out

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School New Players Company production of Les Misérables sold out all six (July 26th -July 30th) of their post Bastille day performances for the famous musical.The word is however there may be tickets available at the box office on the night of (may be) .

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Godwin Avenue between West Ridgewood Avenue and Midland Park border Will Be closed July 24th thru 26th

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TRAFFIC ALERT!!! ROAD CLOSURES FOR COUNTY MILLING AND PAVING
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department cautions motorist that Godwin Avenue between West Ridgewood Avenue and Midland Park border will Be closed  Monday  July 24th – Wednesday July 26
7AM – 5PM.

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Seven Restaurants in Bergen County Shut Down by NJDOL over Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance Since 2019 Including 2 in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, NJDOL’s Division of Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance has the authority to immediately halt work at any public or private worksite – both construction and non-construction – when an investigation finds evidence an employer has violated state wage, benefit or tax laws. Examples include: misclassifying employees as independent contractors; not having appropriate workers’ compensation insurance; failing to pay prevailing wage or overtime; or paying workers partially, late, or off the books.

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