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Theranos Founder Scamster “Woke” Darling Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to more than 11 years in Prison

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Ridgewood NJ, “Woke” darling Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of shuttered blood testing company Theranos, was sentenced to 135 months, or 11 1/4 years, in prison on Friday for defrauding investors. The sentence falls short of the maximum possible punishment for Holmes, who faced as many as 20 years in prison. Holmes has been ordered to serve three years of supervised release after the sentence. Holmes offered a tearful apology before the judge issued the sentence, quoting the poet Rumi, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

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Whole Foods Market : Boston Baking Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in “Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes”

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Ridgewood NJ, BOSTON BAKING, Inc. of Boston, MA, is recalling its 3-ounce, individually wrapped packages “Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes” food snacks sold exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores because they may contain undeclared pecans. People who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Garbage Piles Up in the Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, another garbage problem in Ridgewood, behind the old Post Office building a garbage container was left over flowing with garbage . Word is the shared garbage container’s bill has gone unpaid .  The Village may remove the garbage and charge the owners . We have reported many similar issues over the last couple of years with over flowing garbage containers in the central business district .

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The Valley Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 19th time with the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates Valley’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s Cash Mobs takes place Saturday November 19th to Support Local Business

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild’s Cash Mobs takes place next Saturday November 19.Come out and support 5 retail stores. Complimentary champagne breakfast, 5 chances to win a $25.00 gift card. Spend $10.00 in each of 5 stores. This is a fun filled event you won’t want to miss! Email me at [email protected] for more information.

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A Tree Grows In Ridgewood Street Revitalization Project

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood street revitalization project is well on the way. The Village of Ridgewood is replacing trees in the wells along East Ridgewood Avenue to Wilsey Square with new trees chosen to thrive in the Central Business District .

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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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