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Former U.S. Senator Democrat Robert Menendez Barred from Running for, Applying for, or Holding any Public Office or Employment in the State of New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) filed a lawsuit today in New Jersey Superior Court in Mercer County, urging the Court to confirm that former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is forever disqualified from running for, applying for, or holding any public office or employment in New Jersey state or municipal government and advising Menendez that doing so would constitute contempt of court.  Other defendants subject to the permanent bar have nevertheless sought election to public office.  Former Paterson Mayor Joey Torres was convicted of contempt in 2025 after running for mayor in 2022 in violation of a court order banning him from running for and holding public office.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shakespeare’s classic comedy gets new life with a WW2-era twist!

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School New Players Company presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shakespeare’s classic comedy gets new life with a WW2-era twist! Continue reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shakespeare’s classic comedy gets new life with a WW2-era twist!

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The Ridgewood Art Institute Gala Drawing is THIS Friday May 2nd !

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute (RAI)  Gala Drawing is THIS Friday May 2nd ! Their 72nd Annual Sponsor Show is NOW hanging in our beautiful galleries! This remarkable, original, eminently successful show features paintings given to the Institute by member artists. The Sponsors are the first of a limited number of people who contribute $275. On the last night of the show, as their names are drawn, the Sponsors select their favorite painting to take home.

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RIDGEWOOD CREW ACQUIRES OLYMPIC RACING SHELL USED BY ROMANIAN TEAM IN PARIS 2024

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew is proud to announce the acquisition of a racing shell with Olympic pedigree. The Filippi F52 4x – Carbon Aliante Wing Rigger was recently confirmed to have been used by the Romanian Federation during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Who’s In Charge of the Village of Ridgewood Fields Committee?

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Councilmember Siobhan Winograd got her knickers in a twist this past week when an issue involving the joint Ridgewood Public Schools/Village of Ridgewood Fields Committee was discussed during the Monday, April 7 public Board of Education meeting without prior notification to her. The issue concerned lack of Internet service at the Village owned Schedler House, the proposed location of a Fields Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6. The absence of Internet service would prevent live streaming and remote meeting participation.  “Just write me and I will answer for the statements I made.” Said Ms. Winograd after she expressed her surprise that there was a “general discussion” about the matter during a Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting.

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Today is Founders day for the Ridgewood blog

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The Ridgewood blog was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger . Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .

Ridgewood NJ, – Oct. 26, 2009 – RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood blog ( https://theridgewoodblog.blogspot.com/ Originally  ) (www.theridgewoodblog.net) was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger .[1] Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .[2] [3]

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How to Protect Your Historic Home from Future Demolition

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Ridgewood NJ, Preserving historic homes is crucial as many perfectly good historic houses are being demolished and replaced by modern McMansions. If you own a historic home, there are several steps you can take to ensure it remains protected for future generations.

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Ridgewood Water to Begin Water Main Installation for Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is set to begin a major infrastructure upgrade next week with the installation of new water mains near the Eastside Reservoir—the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Residents should be aware of road closures and detours in the area during construction.

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Trump’s New Executive Order Seeks Major Changes to Federal Elections

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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday that aims to significantly change how federal elections are conducted. This move comes after years of proven and  unproven claims from Trump about voter fraud, particularly involving mail-in ballots and noncitizens voting.

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Treasury Secretary’s Bold Plan for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Shakes Wall Street

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Ridgewood NJ, Wall Street is buzzing after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the government’s stakes in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could eventually be rolled into a new U.S. sovereign wealth fund. The proposal has sparked debate among top investors, including billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who called the idea “superb”—provided it fairly accounts for shareholder rights.

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3 Bergen County Towns Rank Among Best Places to Live in America for 2025

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, New Jersey continues to shine as one of the best places to live in the U.S., with five towns making the 2025 Best Places to Live in America ranking, 3 in Bergen County  released by Niche on Monday.

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Ridgewood Crew Hosts Record-Breaking Annual Rowathon

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Rowathon fundraiser this past Saturday, featuring an exciting competition among local firefighters with police officers cheering them on. The event, held under gorgeous weather conditions, drew unprecedented community support and set a new fundraising record for the team.

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23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for Customers and the Future of Genetic Testing

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Ridgewood NJ, Genetic testing giant 23andMe has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting the future of the company—and its vast genetic database—into question.

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Ridgewood Schools’ Christine Corliss Named 2025 Communicator of the Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools’ Christine Corliss has been recognized as the 2025 Communicator of the Year by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA). This prestigious award highlights exemplary leadership and a commitment to strengthening communication between public schools and their communities.

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