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Pedestrian Hit at the Intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services units responded to a horrific vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 11/15.

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Valley Health System Recognized as One of the Nation’s “Most Wired”

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to CHIME HealthCare’s Digital Health Most Wired™ 2022 survey. CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired distinction recognizes hospitals and health systems that are at the forefront of using healthcare information technology (IT) to improve the delivery of care. Valley received a Level 8 certification in the Acute survey selection, which is one of the highest certifications given by CHIME.

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Ridgewood Veterans Day Service in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square

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Ridgewood NJ, on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square , the American Legion Post 53 hosted a Veterans Day service.

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NJ Transit Will Advance Seven Programs Including Bus Garage Electrification In North Jersey, Solar Bus Shelters, Electric Mini-Buses, Microtransit Shuttles and Bike Sheds

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) today announced the programming of $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) funding to seven NJ TRANSIT projects which advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions.  The funding will be made available to NJ TRANSIT as part of NJTPA’s Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program.

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Kearny Bank Appoints Ridgewood Resident Matthew Lindenberg As Chief Marketing Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Kearny Bank has appointed Matthew Lindenberg from Ridgewood to the newly-established position of Senior Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer. Lindenberg is responsible for leading Kearny Bank’s marketing efforts, including expansion of the brand presence; contributing to retention and expansion of current banking and lending relationships; developing an integrated marketing communication strategy focusing on data-driven targeting, personalization, and marketing effectiveness measurement; and expanding media and community outreach. He’s based at the company’s Fairfield, NJ corporate office.

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Twitter’s daily user growth has accelerated to more than 20% since Elon Musk’s takeover

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Ridgewood NJ, Twitter’s monetizable daily user growth has accelerated to more than 20% since Elon Musk’s takeover. The growth indicates that users are not leaving the platform en masse. Many advertisers have left Twitter due to activist pressure, resulting in a massive drop in revenue for the company. The level of “hate speech” on the platform remains within historical norms, what ever that means .

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Multi-vehicle rollover crash snarled morning rush hour traffic at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Grove Street in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a multi-vehicle rollover crash with entrapment snarled morning rush hour traffic at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Grove Street, Paramus on Tuesday, 11/08. One (1) driver was extricated from his vehicle by Ridgewood firefighters and transported, with non-life threatening injuries, to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus by a Paramus EMS ambulance. All other reported injuries were minor in nature and those victims refused medical aid. At least two (2) vehicles were removed from the scene by tow trucks. A Glen Rock Police unmarked SUV sustained minor damage in the mishap.

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Soprano Felicia Moore to Perform at West Side Presbyterian Church

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Ridgewood NJ, Felicia Moore, the “lustrous, commanding soprano,” as heralded by The New York Times, will perform at West Side Presbyterian Church on November 27 at 3:00 pm as part of the 47th season of the West Side Concert Series. 

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Treat Me Sweet Cookies Opens in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Treat Me Sweet Cookies held a grand opening in Ridgewood on October 29th with Mayor Susan Knudsen cutting the ribbon joined by Gary Kolesair President of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce .

“So excited to be a sweet addition to the Ridgewood community! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our grand opening! Looking forward to growing and being your favorite cookie stop in town!”

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UPDATE: Former Ridgewood Mayor Patrick (Pat) A. Mancuso dies at 84

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Ridgewood NJ, former Ridgewood Mayor Patrick (Pat)  A. Mancuso dies at 84, known for his cigar smoking and meeting and greeting residents and merchants walking up and down East Ridgewood Avenue . Pat was husband of Marie S. Mancuso, he passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Embrace Hospice House.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022, at St. Andrew Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 2nd at McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach.

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HOW ARE MILLENIALS INVESTING THESE DAYS? – (NOTHING LIKE THEIR PARENTS)

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Ridgewood NJ, Millennials don’t necessarily think like their parents when it comes to their spending habits, how they raise their kids, or even their outlook on life.

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Halloween Safety Tips From the Ridgewood Police

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Officer Hector Perez was at the Hawes Elementary School Annual Trunk or Treat Event hosted by the HSA. Officer Perez was passing out candy and Halloween safety tips from the Ridgewood traffic safety van.

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Academically Ineligible Student Forces Montclair Forfeit to Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, in the first-round playoff game the Ridgewood Maroons got a pass against the Montclair Mounties , and Ridgewood will now advance to the second round.

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New Jersey State Police Urge Parents to Check the Sex Offender Registry Before Planning your Trick-or-treat Routes

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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween is approaching and we want everyone to have fun, but we also want to remind everyone to celebrate safely and remain vigilant. Here are a few tips to help keep this Halloween safe for everyone:

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