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COVID Pandemic Has Led to Significant Changes in Housing Affordability

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Ridgewood NJ, one of the overlooked consequences of the pandemic is some very significant changes in housing affordability . According to a new study from Zumper, a real-estate rental trends blog , the pandemic, social unrest , draconian lockdowns and remote work technologies caused a significant number of people to move out of expensive, urban markets . This migration dramatically changed the picture for American renters and housing affordability in 2021 ( https://www.zumper.com/blog/how-2020-changed-housing-affordability/#full-data ).

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Diesel Fuel Spill Investigated by Bergen County Hazmat in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Bergen County Hazmat personnel investigated a diesel fuel spill in the 300 block of Knollwood Road on Saturday morning. The spill was reported by a resident who was walking her dog in the area.

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Ridgewood to Hold Memorial Day Service at Van Neste Park on Monday

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Ridgewood NJ, the American Legion Post 53 will host a Memorial Day service at Van Neste Park on Monday.

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Restaurateur Bets Big on Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Sonny Singh a  62  who lives in Demarest, has been buying up Ridgewood restaurants after losing his party and bridal dress shops to the pandemic.

In the past month or so, Singh has bought Stella Artisan Italian and sister restaurant No. 12, the   nearly three-decade-old Country Pancake House on Ridgewood Avenue, which he is changing the name to  Ridgewood Diner.

Singh also has purchased  In Shape, a gym on Chestnut Street, which he is turning into Sugar & Spice Cafe and six months ago, he opened Turmeric Indian Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in North Indian cuisine, on Franklin Avenue.

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NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS ROADMAP TO 100% ZERO-EMISSIONS BUS FLEET

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT continues to aggressively advance its zero-emissions bus program with the release of its roadmap to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, at today’s Board of Directors Energy & Sustainability committee meeting.  The roadmap is highlighted by several key efforts in recent weeks including the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consulting firms for the Bus Garage Modernization Program and the application submitted for federal funding to acquire additional battery electric buses to be used in the Newark region. NJ TRANSIT also remains on track for the launch of the deployment of eight electric buses in Camden by the end of this year.

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Village of Ridgewood Daily Parking Rates to Skyrocket

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Ridgewood NJ, daily parking rates are about to skyrocket in the Village of Ridgewood . The Daily parking rate is going from $7 to $10 per day in the village of Ridgewood parking lots for residents following the Village Council’s Work Session Wednesday evening.

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No protective fencing for Hudson Street Parking Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, Citing their need to preserve the appearance and structural integrity of a “magnificently beautiful structure,” Village Council members have opted not to install protective fencing of any kind at the Hudson Street Parking Garage.

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Columbia Bank Celebrates Summer with a Series of Sizzling Events

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Fair Lawn NJ,  as New Jersey communities plan for summer, Columbia Bank heats  things up by sponsoring a slew of sun-soaked activities over the next few months. Proud to honor its  commitment to the neighborhoods it serves, the festivities include Memorial Day parades, movie night,  scavenger hunts and more, throughout northern New Jersey.  

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Surveillance Cameras at Kasschau Bandshell Restrooms Raise Eyebrows

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Ridgewood NJ, it’s been awhile but the Veterans Field “Golden Toilets “are back in the news. The Village of Ridgewood has posted security cameras in front of the bathrooms at the Kasschau Bandshell above the door but some residents have voiced concerns that  you can see the cameras  from inside the bathrooms .

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CARTRIDGE EVOLUTION AND THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD LAUNCH INK RECYCLING PROGRAM

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Ridgewood NJ, Cartridge Evolution specializes in the recycling of printer cartridges to ensure they do not end up in landfills while keeping products cost-effective for consumers. They partner with charities to give back.

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Valley Hospital Drops from A-rated to B-rated in Latest Leapfrog Safety Guide

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the LeapFrog Safety Guide, Valley Hospital dropped from a grade of  A to a grade of  B.

COVID created a was a difficult year for everybody and Valley Hospital was no exception . According to the The LeapFrog Safety Guide, the hospital fell short in the area of hand washing ;

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Restaurant Chairs Block Parking Spaces on Ridgewood Avenue on Busy Saturday in the Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, sometimes to just have to drop off or pick up . This is the reason some people had reservations about creating a pedestrian mall in the Central Business District . Open parking spaces were being blocked by restaurant chairs on Ridgewood Avenue of Saturday May 22nd  at 11am, peak up and delivery time for merchants in the Village on summer Saturdays . Not only could no one park costing the Village and taxpayers money , merchants could have lost a sales.

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Thursday Afternoon Intersection Collision in Ridgewood Heavily Damages Both Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ, both drivers of two (2) SUVs that collided at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway on Thursday afternoon, 05/20, were shaken up quite a bit, but declined ambulance transportation after being evaluated at the scene by Ridgewood EMTs, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS responded to the incident. Both heavily damaged vehicles were towed away from the scene .

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Ridgewood Firefighters Quickly Extinguished a Smokey Garage Fire

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a smokey fire that engulfed a detached garage in the 400 block of Franklin Turnpike on Thursday afternoon, 05/20. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident. Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department firefighters assisted at the scene. No injuries were reported by either civilians or firefighters.

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Ridgewood EMT modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s were available

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Chief Van Goor divulged some interesting information to combat the rash of misinformation circulating in the mainstream and over social media about the per diem EMT issue . The Chief in an EMT FAQ rattled off a litany of Firefighter qualifications , who responds to emergency medical calls  and yes, the modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s  were available .

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