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We are rapidly approaching the third pandemic year. The US crossed 800,000 deaths recently, though some experts feel that number is less than the actual figure. That is because of potential underreporting in certain states.
Continue reading The Omicron Variant is Hitting New Jersey Hard
By Charles Stampul
Ridgewood NJ, Schools have possession of children for most of the day and occupy most of their remaining waking hours with homework, inculcating many false and useless ideas and attitudes, but children can still find time to set off into the world of knowledge and ideas on their own.
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Ridgewood NJ, a question came up on whether to “mask up” in the Ridgewood post office lobby , according to the USPS website ,the USPS is Requesting customers use face coverings while in our retail facilities located in jurisdictions that have implemented orders requiring use of face coverings by individuals within those jurisdictions. Our suggestion is to “mask up : and if someone forgets please to courteous and most importantly WASH YOUR HANDS !
Continue reading Ridgewood Post Office Lobby , its “Mask Up”
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
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Ridgewood NJ, FARMERS’ MARKET is back! June 28-Novermber 22, 2020 (weather permitting) , 9:00am-3:00pm ,Westside of NJ train station
We will be social distancing and wearing facemasks!
June 26, 2020
Dear Ridgewood School Community,
In a news conference this afternoon, Governor Murphy announced that the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is releasing its guidance regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. At this time, schools will be able to open in some capacity for in-person instruction; however, each district will develop plans to best meet its needs with the priority being the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.
Continue reading Superintendent Plots Reopening of Ridgewood Schools
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet today announced the release of “The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” to assist schools with reopening in the fall. The guidance announces that, absent a change in public health data, public schools will open for in-person instruction and operations in some capacity at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Jay Webber called upon Gov. Phil Murphy to exercise his gubernatorial power to pardon those cited for violating his executive orders after twice violating his own order that limits the size of gatherings amid the pandemic.
At the same time people who organized protests of Murphy’s orders have been ticketed for convening gatherings larger than allowed. His administration also had businesses that opened in defiance of his orders ticketed and closed.
Continue reading Governor Murphy must use Clemency powers after violating his Own Executive Orders
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“River Vale NJ, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi commented on the ticketing of peaceful protesters Last Saturday Jennifer Rogers, a small business owner held a peaceful rally in Randolph, NJ to call attention to the plight of small business owners struggling to survive as a result of Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders keeping businesses shut indefinitely with no guidance. Friday, Jennifer Rogers received two summonses carrying significant fines against her for organizing the peaceful rally just one week ago. The summonses were for violating Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders by organizing the protest.Guess who today violated his own Executive Orders just several towns away? Yup, Governor Murphy, who proudly marched in several protests while blatantly ignoring his own social distancing requirements. While the two types of protests are admittedly very different in content, not only is it hypocritical but It is also unconstitutional to fine one protest over another based upon content.”
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Ridgewood NJ, As people look to get gym-level workouts while being socially distant, fitness experts from MAXPRO Fitness are here to help. Nezar Akeel the Founder and CEO of MAXPRO Fitness, created the MAXPRO, an award-winning ultra-compact “anywhere anytime gym” that works perfectly in any room in the home or anywhere outside. While MAXPRO offers one viable option to staying in shape while you can’t go to the gym, Akeel and MAXPRO Fitness’s Sabrina Wescott, a certified holistic health coach, have come up with 10 tips people can use to stay fit while being socially distant:
Continue reading 10 Tips for Workouts : Staying in Shape While You Can’t go to the Gym
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Ridgewood NJ, With some states beginning to open up for business and relax limitations put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions, as well as accompanying videos.
Continue reading New Jersey Is Ranked the State with the 6th Most Coronavirus Restrictions
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Ridgewood NJ, Trout season is open and most waters have received their full allotment of trout. All regulations remain in effect except there will be NO IN-SEASON CLOSURES on the 14 major streams where they normally would be in effect. State Wildlife Management Areas remain open except for the Round Valley Reservoir boat ramp. Help keep WMAs and other areas open by observing proper social distancing!
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Trenton NJ, NOTE: The Governor’s pending Executive Order will take effect Friday, April 10. Updates to this article will be made when more information is available.
Governor Murphy has announced a pending Executive Order that will impact business operations across the State of New Jersey. Once the Executive Order is signed, additional information will be posted here. This Executive Order will generally cover:
Continue reading Customers and Employees Must Wear Face Coverings Food Shopping
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TRENTON NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced Executive Order 118, closing all state parks and forests and county parks to further social distancing measures.
“My Administration’s top priority is to flatten the curve of new COVID-19 cases, so we do not create a surge within our health care systems and overwhelm the health care professionals who are managing our response on the frontlines,” said Governor Murphy. “We have seen far too many instances in our parks where people are gathering and socializing in groups and by closing these areas, we are further limiting public interactions to only the most essential purposes. Data shows that our aggressive efforts to flatten the curve are beginning to make a difference; however, we must continue our push to flatten it to the point where our day-over-day increase is zero.”
Under Executive Order No. 108 (2020), municipalities still have the authority to keep municipal parks open or closed.
The order shall take effect on Tuesday, April 7, at 8:00 p.m.
For a copy of Executive Order No. 118, click here.
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River Vale NJ, according to Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi today April 6, 2020 Although very preliminary we are starting to see the social distancing efforts working in New Jersey. We are seeing a decline in rate of growth of new cases from a 24% increase per day last week to an increase of only 12% today. We are beginning to see a flattening which is a positive sign. I do not yet have recovery numbers from the State of NJ. I will post these numbers as soon as I receive them.
