>Yansi Fugel 2011 Spring Trunk Show
Thu, February 17, 2011 – Sat, February 19, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Yansi Fugel Flagship Store, 66 East Ridgewood Avenue
Event Description
Yansi Fugel present the 2011 Spring Trunk Show!
February 17th-February 19th
10:00am – 6:00pm
66 East Ridgewood Avenue
201-493-7060
Shop early for Spring with the latest fashion from
Yansi Fugel. www.yansifugel.com for the updates.
>Valley Renewal : Is the expansion was good for Ridgewood, or is the expansion just good for business ?
Ridgewood NJ – Someone who supports the valley expansion wrote a letter to the Ridgewood Newa. The letter was supposed to be about why the expansion was good for Ridgewood, but it sounded more like why the expansion was good for business.
These days, no one goes to the closest hospital for non emergency procedures. We are all in control of our health, we research and get second opinions. The research will help us select the doctor and hospital that our insurance will cover.
In the NY Metro area there are a lot of great hospitals to choose from. Valley is not known for anything. My first stop for medical treatment in Bergen County would be Hackensack Medical Center. They already have the resources and technology that valley would like to have. For emergency services I would go to the closest hospital. Valley’s ER should be updates to offer the best services possible.
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Postal Service warns of default as losses mount
By Ben Rooney, staff reporterFebruary 9, 2011: 3:47 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The U.S. Postal Service warned Wednesday that it may default on some of its financial obligations later this year after reporting yet another quarterly loss.
The USPS, a self-supporting government agency that receives no tax dollars, said it suffered a loss of $329 million in the first quarter of federal fiscal year 2011. That compared with a loss of $297 million a year earlier.
https://money.cnn.com/2011/02/09/news/economy/postal_service/index.htm
>Village Hall to Raise Room Rental Rates
the Staff of the Ridgewood Blog
Ridgewood NJ – In a continued effort to raise revenue for the Village the Village council has raised the fees for use of meeting rooms in Village Hall.The new rules are for applications to use the Garden Room, Senior Lounge and Youth Center must be turned in to the village manager’s office for review at least 30 days prior to the date requested. Payments are required when the use is approved.
For Village municipal government and its appointed boards and committees and groups that meet under the sole jurisdiction of the Village of Ridgewood and activities co-sponsored by the village will pay no fees during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will, however, be a security charge of $50 an hour during off hours, weekends or holidays, according to the ordinance.
Ridgewood-based charities and civic groups with a village mailing address and more than 60 percent resident membership will be charged a $30 fee for the first two hours and $15 for each additional hour in the Garden Room; $50 for the first two hours usage and $25 each additional hour in the Senior Lounge; and $70 for the Youth Center, with $35 each additional hour.
Ridgewood residents and groups must pay a flat rate of $150 for the first two hours usage and $45 for each additional hour. Non-residents will be required to pay $200 for the first two hours and $75 for each additional hour of rental for any room. Classes requiring use of the kitchen will pay a flat rate of $25 an hour and renting the Youth Center will require a $100 deposit that could be returned upon an inspection of the room and equipment.
>Democrats fight Gov. Christie’s plan to privatize N.J. government functions
Democrats are pushing back against Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to privatize some state government functions by calling for a change in the state constitution to put a short leash on agencies that want to hire private firms. (Friedman, The Star-Ledger)
https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/democrats_fight_gov_christie_p.html
>S & P drops New Jersey’s credit rating
Standard and Poors credit rating agency cut the state’s credit rating from AA to AA- today, citing the state’s health care and pension obligations for its action. (Isherwood, PolitickerNJ)
https://www.politickernj.com/44739/s-p-drops-new-jerseys-credit-rating
>Antonio Starita, World-Famous Pizza Master, to Share Neapolitan Pizza Techniques at A Mano in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood NJ – Ridgewood New Jersey’s authentic Neapolitan trattoria A Mano, will proudly host celebrated Italian Pizza chef, Antonio Starita, for a viewing of the craftsmanship of pizza. Taking place on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM by reservation only, maestro Starita will teach the art of Neapolitan pizza, including dough making and stretching, traditional recipes and expert techniques. The cost of the demonstration is $ 10 per person, which will be credited towards lunch or dinner
immediately following the events, should guests choose to enjoy a meal at A Mano.
Mr. Starita will visit A Mano for one day only, as he travels back to Italy after competing in the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. During his appearance at A Mano, Pizzaiuolo Starita will highlight the secrets of perfecting classic Neapolitan pizza and specialty pizza “Vesuvio”, a delicious stu!ed pizza, filled with fresh ricotta, homemade mozzarella, and Neapolitan salami on the inside, topped with mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms tomato sauce and basil on the outside.
A fourth generation owner of one of the oldest pizzerias in Naples, PIZZERIA STARITA a Materdei, established in 1901, Mr. Starita is an icon in the Neapolitan Pizza Industry. During his illustrious career, master Starita has travelled the world spreading the word of pizza Napoletana, and enjoyed many accolades, including having his pizzeria featured in Sophia Loren’s film “Oro di Napoli”, and being the lead delegate called on by the Vatican to present “pizza” to Pope John Paul II. Mr. Starita is a passionate advocate of the Neapolitan Pizza Industry, who serves as Vice President of the Association of Neapolitan Pizzaiuoli (APN), the Italian governing body that teaches the art of Neapolitan pizza making, and certifies adherence to authentic procedures.
A Mano is located at 24 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201,phone . 493.200 .
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6:30PM – 8:30PM
@ The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
$25.00 Per Person
Includes 3 Cigars & Ashtray
Light Refreshments
During this event only, special discounts
& free goods on certain box purchases
Limited Space Available
Please Call to Reserve Your Place
201-447-2204
>The Village Council is looking to raise fees at Graydon Pool and other Parks and Recreation activities
the Staff of the Ridgewood Blog
Ridgewood NJ- The Village Council is looking to raise fees at Graydon Pool and other Parks and Recreation activities .The council is also considering allowing other towns to join Graydon once again, The new ordinance introduced at Wednesday’s council meeting, opens up Graydon to not only eesidents from Midland Park and Paramus, but “residents from other municipalities.” Fees for non-resident children will be $140 in 2011 and $155 in 2012. Non-resident adults will pay $160 the first year and $175 the next year, according to the ordinance. Children under 2 years old will not be charged. Ridgewood residents 16 years old and up will pay $82 to renew a membership, with children paying $72, according to the ordinance.
The ordinance gives a discounted membership if Ridgewood residents who purchase their badges early between May 1 and May 21 this year. Those charges will be $87 for adults, $77 for children and $15 for residents 62 and older. After May 22, children and adult badges will cost an additional $10, and the senior membership will increase by $5, Ridgewood residents, beginning May 20, 2012, will pay $110 for an adult badge and $100 for a child; seniors will pay $25 to join Graydon next year.
According to Village Manager Ken Gabbert Graydon Pool experienced a shortfall of $106,000 last year, which was down from the 2009 shortfall of $192,000. An increase in badge sales narrowed the revenue gap in 2010, as the pool sold 3,691 badges compared to just 2,426 in 2009, according to previous reports. The council introduced is also looking to raise fees for children to attend the summer day camp at Graydon. The new fee will be $500, up from $450 the previous year.
>CBO Director Says Obamacare Would Reduce Employment by 800,000 Worker
2:37 PM, FEB 10, 2011 • BY JEFFREY H. ANDERSON
Testifying today before the House Budget Committee, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Doug Elmendorf confirmed that Obamacare is expected to reduce the number of jobs in the labor market by an estimated 800,000. Here are excerpts from the exchange:
https://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/cbo-director-says-obamacare-would-reduce-employment-800000-workers_547288.html
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Mayor Keith Killion kicking off the celebrations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday (Feb. 8)
The HomeMade Pizza opening celebrations continue to heat up in chilly Ridgewood tonight!
Ridgewood NJ- The HomeMade Pizza opening celebrations continue to heat up in chilly Ridgewood. Tonight concludes the opening day festivities, with fresh, organic pizza and salad giveaways from 4-7 p.m. Perhaps your readers would be interested in dinner on us tonight at the new Ridgewood Store (134 East Ridgewood Avenue). Matt Weinstein, co-founder of HomeMade Pizza, will be there tonight with the HomeMade team.
>Poll: New Jerseyans appreciate teachers, dislike NJEA
New Jerseyans, by a 62 – 17 percent margin, have a favorable opinion of public school teachers, but their opinion of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the statewide teachers’ union is 44 – 27 percent unfavorable, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
https://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/poll-new-jerseyans-appreciate-teachers-dislike-njea
>New Jersey’s voters back firing workers, freezing wages and cutting pensions
Christie pension cuts resonate with New Jersey voters, poll says
New Jersey’s voters back firing workers, freezing wages and cutting pensions in a poll released the day after Standard & Poor’s cut the state’s bond rating because of underfunded retiree and health-care liabilities. (Dopp, Bloomberg)
>New Jersey Fiscal Crisis: New Jersey Credit rating dropped to among the lowest in the country
Drop in N.J. bond rating could add to state’s borrowing costs, financial problems
Published: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 6:00 AM
TRENTON — New Jersey’s bond rating was downgraded Wednesday by Standard & Poor’s, a move that could add significantly to the state’s borrowing costs and focuses even more attention on public-employee pension and health care payments.
The agency dropped New Jersey to a rating that is among the lowest in the country. According to S&P, the only states with worse credit ratings are California and Illinois, widely considered to be in the steepest financial trouble.
With S&P citing pension and post-retirement-benefits costs as a key reason for the downgrade, Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Democrats pointed fingers at each other. At a town hall meeting in Union City, Christie said the downgrade could have been avoided if Democratic lawmakers approved his pension overhaul.
“The sky started to fall in today,” said Christie. “You’ve already seen this morning what the Legislature’s inaction has cost the state of New Jersey.”
>Garrett Calls to Order First Hearing to Examine GSE Reform
WASHINGTON, February 9, 2011 – Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, delivered the following opening statement today at a hearing to examine GSE reform and the steps that can be taken to end the bailout and protect taxpayers:
“On September 7, 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were put into conservatorship by the federal government. Over $150 billion and 885 days later – the government-backed mortgage twins remain in conservatorship, the federal government now underwrites 95% of the housing market, and the American taxpayer continues to hemorrhage billions of dollars every quarter to keep them afloat.
“I am pleased to hear that the Department of Treasury is getting closer to unveiling their much-anticipated reform proposal, which I understand could come by the end of this week. If I had known that simply scheduling a GSE reform hearing would facilitate such a swift response, we would have held one sooner.
“While a lot of recent attention has been given to the impending Treasury proposal and what the future of U.S. housing finance will look like, I believe there are other areas of this debate we can focus on right now. In particular, I believe the question we all need to be asking ourselves is: What immediate steps can Congress take right now – this instant – to protect taxpayers, end the bailout, get private capital off the sidelines, and reduce the government’s exposure to the housing market?
“I believe these four objectives should be the driving force behind our immediate reform efforts, and I look forward to discussing a number of reform proposals in greater detail with our esteemed panel. As I can see from their written testimony, there is no lack of ways to protect taxpayers and begin to end this bailout.
“It’s unfortunate that my colleagues across the aisle resisted any attempt last Congress to address the most expensive component of the federal government’s intervention during the financial crisis. I assure you it will be a top priority of mine as chairman of this panel.
“Federal government housing policy has been a monumental disaster and we must find a new way forward. Secretary Geithner said the other day that the new policy should, ‘leave us with a system that will not be vulnerable to the really tragic colossal failures of the past.’ I couldn’t agree more.
“Even the Washington Post is on board with wholesale changes to Fannie and Freddie. In an editorial Monday, the Post wrote: ‘Homeownership does help instill thrifty habits and solidify communities, but it can be taken too far. … The national homeownership rate today has slipped back to its 1998 level, according to the Census Bureau. In terms of building community, etc., it’s as if the past 13 years never happened, except for the catastrophic losses to taxpayers – and home buyers. It might be more accurate to say that federal housing policy has helped destroy communities.’
“It will be the goal of this subcommittee to ensure that we put an end to this destructive and costly housing finance policy and replace it with a system going forward that protects taxpayers and actually strengthens communities instead of destroying them.
“I thank the witnesses for being here with us today and I look forward to their testimony.”
