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Ridgewood’s BIG GAME Celebration – January 26 to February 1

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Ridgewood’s BIG GAME Celebration – January 26 to February 1

Ridgewood’s Pre-Game Celebration

January 26-Februrary 2, 2014.

To help you celebrate

shopping and dining in Ridgewood

Super Sales:

Bookends – 20% off on all SPORTS books

Lucky Brand – 20% off regular price

Kate Spade – 10% discount-

(not to be combined with any other discount/Ridgewood only)

LaBottega – Super Bowl Specials

(check out the Nachos/sliders/Buffalo Chicken/

Sausage Peppers onions)

WATCH FOR THE UPDATES OF SPECIALS WITH SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

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Let the “fun” begin for everyone-

families, friends, something for all ages.

Here are the latest updates:

There will be four Huddle Zones:

Huddle Zone #1: Ridgewood Library

125 N. Maple Ave. 201-670-5600 x110

Football on the big screen-great movies

-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30pm 1/28/14-1/30/14

Sporty Story & Craft-Pigskin

Ages 4-7yrs – Tuesday, 1/28/14 4:00pm

Magic Cube presents – Trivia Mania

Saturday 2/1/14 – 2:00pm

all family fun!

Huddle Zone #2: YM/YW building

112 Oak Street – 201444-5600 x375

Sunday, 1/26/14 – 11:00am-3pm

“Tailgate- Taste-Off”, vote for the best snack.

Magician, music, football bloopers, raffle off two sign footballs, football giveaways, fun workouts

and much more.

*Huddle Zone #3: 54 E. Ridgewood Ave.

(old bank) Call 201-445-2600

www.experienceridgewood.com

Business District

Friday 1/31/14 – 4:00pm-10:00pm

Family Sport Arcade Games, Kids Corner arts & crafts,

Big Vault Treasure Hunt –

banks old safety deposit boxes filled with fun (for charity)

Declan Power Band 8-10pm and much more

Saturday 2/1/14 – 11:00am-4:00pm

*Chili Cook-off, Carlo’s Bakery, Sports Arcade Games,

Kid’s Corner Arts & Crafts

12Noonish

“Half Time Show”

RHS Maroons Men’s Chorus, RHS Marching Band, RHS Cheerleaders do a great show,

Huddle Zone #4: Graydon Park

Maple and Linwood Ave.

Saturday, 2/1/14, 4:00pmish-8:00pmish

“Come Alive Outside” winter activities include

Ice Skating, Snow Shoeing, Hiking,

15 Bonfires, Ice Sculptors, Music, Vendors

and much more fun!

Let’s bring the community to Ridgewood

to celebrate this once in a life time event.

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All week super sales!

We are planning for retailers and restaurants to take part in the

“Super Sales Week”

and

“Big Game” restaurant specials

call your local shop and/or restaurant

to find out what specials they are having during this week!

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Ridgewood is huddling up for the big game

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Ridgewood is huddling up for the big game
Wednesday January 22, 2014, 10:34 AM
BY  DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

New York might have the bright lights and attractions, but the biggest game in town will ultimately be played in New Jersey.

Many Garden State municipalities are jumping at the chance to capitalize on next month’s Super Bowl, which will take place in the heart of southern Bergen County at MetLife Stadium. And a little extra revenue for Main Street businesses isn’t the only name of this game – towns such as Ridgewood are also hoping to showcase their small-town charm and conjure up the residents’ Big Game spirit.

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce has organized a week-long Super Bowl pep rally, and the festivities include something for everyone, from the casual fan to the die-hard, from the novice to the Monday morning quarterback, from the gridiron rookie to its most aged veteran. And Jets and Giants fans don’t have to be green with envy or feel blue at home because their teams aren’t playing: Everyone’s invited to Ridgewood’s party.

Organizers have designated four major hubs where football action and activities will take place. The zone concept is something Ridgewood has used in the past, said Joan Groome, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community/241475831_Ridgewood_is_huddling_up_for_the_big_game.html#sthash.NjLbpTKT.dpuf

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Ridgewood offering a run-up to Super Bowl

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Ridgewood offering a run-up to Super Bowl
MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2014, 3:02 PM
BY  CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

Ridgewood will celebrate the arrival of the Super Bowl with waterside bonfires, chili cook-offs, live music and discounts galore — family-fun events designed to attract out-of-town visitors.

Ridgewood’s Pre-Game Celebration will run for a week before the big game and was organized by the Chamber of Commerce with involvement from various other village organizations.

The village had initially been singled out as a destination for Super Bowl attendees by the game’s local host committee, but “frankly, things didn’t work out,” according to Mayor Paul Aronsohn.

Ridgewood remained determined to do something to commemorate the Feb. 2 game in East Rutherford.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community/241179611_Ridgewood_offering_a_run-up_to_Super_Bowl.html#sthash.8w7nyCZy.dpuf

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Obama: ‘I would not let my son play pro football’

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Obama: ‘I would not let my son play pro football’
January 19, 2014, 10:10 am
By Justin Sink

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/195895-obama-danger-of-concussions-in-nfl-no-longer-a-secret#ixzz2qs3d8oMx
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President Obama said that he believed NFL players “know what they’re doing” and understood the impact that concussions could have on their long-term health in an interview with The New Yorker published on Sunday, adding that he would not let his son play pro football.

In August, the NFL agreed to a $765 million settlement in a lawsuit brought against the league by former players. The league did not admit any liability or that brain injuries were the result of playing football, but the money will be split among former players and medical researchers. A federal judge has not yet approved the deal.

Existing research has shown that repeated concussions can be associated with memory loss and behavioral changes. They’re also linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative brain disease.

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/195895-obama-danger-of-concussions-in-nfl-no-longer-a-secret#ixzz2qs3PRBhl

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Super Bowl? The big game’s economic impact will be smaller than advertised

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Super Bowl? The big game’s economic impact will be smaller than advertised

The New York Daily News recently ran an article with this assertion about the Super Bowl: “As many as 400,000 fans are expected to descend on the Meadowlands for the Super Bowl.”

Perhaps. But if they do, 320,000 of them will spend the evening standing around in the swamp. MetLife Stadium holds a mere 80,000.

This is typical of the hype surrounding the Super Bowl. Also typical is the claim that the big game will bring more than $500 million into the regional economy.

Not even close. That’s the conclusion of a study titled “Super Bowl or Super Hyperbole?”co-authored by economist Victor Matheson. The study runs for 32 data-packed pages, but the conclusion is simply stated: “The evidence indicates that at best the Super Bowl contributes approximately one-quarter of what the NFL promises.”

When I called Matheson at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, he told me the NFL typically overestimates the value of the game to the local economy. As for those 400,000 fans, for example, “that’s beyond the capacity of the local hotels to host,” he said. “Most estimates are that about 100,000 people come to a city for the Super Bowl.” (Mulshine/Star-Ledger)

https://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2014/01/super_bowl_the_big_games_econo.html

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Pre Game at the YMCA

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YWCA – Pre Game Celebration

Free Family Fun Getting Ready for the Super Bowl
Sunday, January 26 from 11:00am – 3:00pm YWCA Bergen County is joining the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood YMCA for a Pre-Game Celebration Week! The day will be filled with football themed fun and activities! There will be a magician, sports and games for kids, football bloopers, a raffle for autographed footballs and other fun giveaways, workouts and so much more! And don’t miss the big taste-off competition with local restaurants bringing in samples of their best tailgate foods for judging by our esteemed panel! Bring a friend and join us for this FREE event! For more information, call 201-444-5600 ext. 400 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.
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Security for Super Bowl in place

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Security for Super Bowl in place
Updated: January 15, 2014, 7:52 PM ET
By Jane McManus | ESPNNewYork.com

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials will use radiological detection devices, metal detectors and police dogs for a full-fledged anti-terrorism effort at Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2.

“Nobody at this table needs to be reminded, in the shadow of the World Trade Center, how important this event is to make people safe in our region,” New Jersey Transit police chief Christopher Trucillo said.

Eight officials from various New York, New Jersey and national agencies were part of a news conference on security issues on Wednesday at MetLife Stadium. Their comments are the culmination of two years of planning for the first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather climate.

The Super Bowl has been a Level 1 national security event since 2002, after the 9/11 attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. This is the first year the Super Bowl has been held in the New York and New Jersey region. The FBI agent in charge of Super Bowl security, Aaron Ford, detailed the kinds of threats the group was preparing to address.

“We are fully integrated and unified with the New Jersey State Police and our law enforcement partners,” Ford said. “Our tactical teams have been training throughout the year for different scenarios to include active shooter, bomb threats and casualties related to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats. We have a number of agents and professional staff prepared to respond.”

Although these efforts have been part of the planning and will continue on game day, NFL chief security officer Jeffrey Miller said it was being done so the fans could worry about the game, not safety.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials will use radiological detection devices, metal detectors and police dogs for a full-fledged anti-terrorism effort at Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2.

“Nobody at this table needs to be reminded, in the shadow of the World Trade Center, how important this event is to make people safe in our region,” New Jersey Transit police chief Christopher Trucillo said.

https://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10299272/super-bowl-security-plan-put-place

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NJ TRANSIT has created a limited edition commemorative pass for Super Bowl Week 2014 – called SUPER PASS.

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NJ TRANSIT has created a limited edition commemorative pass for Super Bowl Week 2014 – called SUPER PASS.

The special $50 pass is valid for unlimited travel from Monday, January 27 through Monday, February 3, 2014 on all NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services throughout New Jersey, including travel to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City.

If you’re planning to travel to the Super Bowl and other fun activities during the week – SUPER PASS is for you. Take advantage of the savings and enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase tickets for every trip.

We also know you’ll want to keep this unique collectible as a valued souvenir of Super Bowl XLVIII. Each 3 7/8″ X 5 1/2″ pass will feature its own unique QR code and serial number.

This limited edition pass will only be available here until January 20, 2014. Your SUPER PASS, along with a matching lanyard to hang the pass around your neck, will be mailed to you in advance of Super Bowl Week.

BUY YOUR SUPER PASS HERE AND BE READY FOR ALL THE EXCITEMENT!

https://mtix.njtransit.com/masticketing/?page=superpass