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Ridgewood Alumna’s Four-Year Medical Nightmare Needs Community Support

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Ridgewood High Graduate Victoria Fiore Seeks Urgent Funds for Spinal Surgery to Treat Debilitating CSF Leak

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood community is rallying around one of its own, Victoria Fiore (RHS Class of 2012), whose life has been consumed by a grueling four-year medical mystery. What began as sudden dizziness and tinnitus rapidly progressed into a terrifying descent into severe neurological and visual impairment, leaving her unable to work, drive, or care for herself.

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The Short Life of ‘Manager’s Fact Check Friday’: Why Official Attempts to Control the Narrative Always Risk Public Trust

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From ‘Fact Check’ to Failure: Why Government Attempts to Control the ‘Truth’ Backfire—Lessons from Ridgewood to 9/11

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The best of intentions can sometimes lead to the most challenging outcomes when it comes to government communication. Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark’s initiative, “The Manager’s Fact Check Friday,” which launched with the stated goal of providing “good, accurate information—right from the source,” appears to have quietly been discontinued.

The initial rollout was framed as a necessary response to a “world where we question the accuracy and truthfulness of all types of information.” However, the cessation of the program raises a critical question: Does any governmental entity claiming the sole authority to “fact check” or define “truth” inevitably undermine the public trust it aims to build?

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Double Disaster Strikes Ridgewood, NJ: Fire and Storm Damage Hit Local Neighborhoods

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Storm-Felled Tree CRUSHES Volvo SUV

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Ridgewood, NJ | October 14, 2025 – Tuesday, October 14th, brought a chaotic mix of emergencies to the quiet streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey, as first responders dealt with both a house fire and significant property damage following a severe multi-day storm.

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Village of Ridgewood: A Great BIG “Thank You” to Our outstanding Lifeguards at Graydon Pool!

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photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood offers a great BIG “thank you” to our outstanding lifeguard staff at Graydon Pool! While lifeguarding may look like fun – the responsibility is great. Our 52 certified waterfront lifeguards are public safety professionals who stay alert, vigilant, and attentive so that residents and visitors can safely enjoy Graydon Pool. Graydon Pool is open from May 31- through September 1, 2025,  11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. The Village Manager Keith Kazmark posted on Facebook , “We appreciate all they do for our Village!”.

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Ridgewood Home Transformed Into Movie Set for Upcoming Netflix Film

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Ridgewood, NJ — A quiet residential street in Ridgewood briefly turned into Hollywood North this month as a Meadowbrook Avenue home was converted into a movie set for an upcoming Netflix production.

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Ridgewood Honors Jason Goodrich with Certificate of Heroism for Life-Saving Action at Recycling Center

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Ridgewood, NJ – During last night’s Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood resident and employee Jason Goodrich was recognized with a Certificate of Heroism for his extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a workplace emergency at the Village Recycling Center.

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Somerville Tennis Courts in Ridgewood Undergo Much-Needed Resurfacing to Improve Safety and Playability

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photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood, NJ – Big news for local tennis enthusiasts! This week, the Somerville Tennis Courts in Ridgewood are getting a full resurfacing, bringing a fresh new look and improved playability to one of the community’s most popular recreational spots.

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National Pickleball Day 2025: Celebrate America’s Fastest-Growing Sport in Bergen County

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photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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Ridgewood, NJ — Did you know August 8th is National Pickleball Day? If you missed it this year, there’s still plenty of time to grab your paddle, round up friends and family, and head to one of Bergen County’s many pickleball courts to join the fun. With sunny weather and an ever-growing community, there’s no better excuse to get out and play!

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Concerned About Spot Zoning in Ridgewood? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Proposed 5 Story Luxury Assisted Living Facility

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is currently considering Ordinance #4052, which would rezone a residential area on North Maple Avenue to accommodate a 5-story, 24/7 assisted living facility. While we absolutely support high-quality care for seniors, this proposal raises serious concerns about spot zoning, long-term zoning precedent, traffic, height, neighborhood impact, and tax burden.

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Are Ridgewood’s Turf Fields Really “Safe”? ASTM Testing Only Tells Part of the Story

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving

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RIDGEWOOD — While Ridgewood High School’s Stadium turf field recently passed ASTM G-max testing (the industry standard for measuring shock absorption and surface impact), community advocates are warning that this certification does not tell the full story when it comes to player safety or environmental health.

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BREAKING: Ridgewood Looks to Buy Historic Warner Theater Property

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RIDGEWOOD — In a surprising turn, members of the Ridgewood Village Council are moving forward with a plan to purchase the former Warner Theater property, located at 190 East Ridgewood Avenue, a landmark building in the heart of downtown.

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Ridgewood School District Reopens High School Turf Fields After July Storm Damage

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Less than a month after severe flooding from the July 14 rainstorm caused over $50,000 in damage to two high school athletic fields, Ridgewood Public Schools has announced both facilities are officially back open and safe for play.

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Ridgewood Residents Sound Alarm Over Ordinance #4052 and Proposed Assisted Living Facility on North Maple Avenue

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It’s on August 5, not August 15 as published previously on the blog.  Should be a good turnout

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A controversial proposal is once again on the table as Ordinance #4052 returns to the Ridgewood Planning Board agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting. Local residents and preservation advocates are raising serious concerns about the potential impact of the ordinance, which could pave the way for a luxury, high-density, five-story assisted living facility on North Maple Avenue.

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Senator Booker’s Bizarre Tweet Sparks Backlash: “The Hands That Feed Us” or Tone-Deaf Messaging?

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A recent tweet from U.S. Senator Cory Booker, affectionately (and sarcastically) known by some as “Spartacus,” is drawing sharp criticism—and confusion—across social media, including among residents right here in Ridgewood, where Booker has long enjoyed a loyal following.

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Honoring Cadet Neil Edara: Ridgewood Community Mourns a Hero and Celebrates a Life of Service

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Schools community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Cadet Neil Edara, a 2021 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a beloved U.S. Army ROTC Cadet. Neil passed away suddenly during training exercises at Fort Knox, serving his country with honor and commitment.

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