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Trenton NJ, statement from NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on the threat to New Jersey synagogues:
NJ Attorney General on Threat to Synagogue: the , “immediate threat has been mitigated”
Netflix launches its ad-supported tier in the US for $6.99 a month
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Ridgewood NJ, Netflix and chill with advertising, Netflix launches its ad-supported tier in the US for $6.99 a month. The company is currently still in talks with several major studios to finalize licensing agreements. The new tier doesn’t include Netflix’s complete library. Customers will see around four to five minutes of ads per hour of content.
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RHS Football Coach Chuck Johnson Posts his 300th victory, selected as the High School Coach of the Week
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Ridgewood NJ, the New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Chuck Johnson of Ridgewood High School as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 9 of the 2022 season. Coach Chuck Johnson earned his 300th victory on Friday night. He is the third coach in North Jersey history to win 300 games – joining Tony Karcich and Greg Toal – and the first to accomplish that feat while coaching exclusively at public schools. Johnson’s 44-year career includes six seasons at Bogota from 1978-83, where he went 35-19-1, and 1984 to the present at Ridgewood, where he is 265-125-1; his career record amounts to 300-144-2 overall. Johnson is now six wins short of the most wins by a North Jersey coach at one school – a record presently held by Nick DelCalzo of Hasbrouck Heights at 270 wins.
New Jersey Senate Resolution Designates Nov. 6 through 12 as “Certified Public Accountants Week”
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Roseland NJ, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is pleased to announce that a New Jersey Senate resolution (SR101) has designated the week of November 6 through 12 as “Certified Public Accountants Week.” The resolution was sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-24), the only CPA in the Legislature, and Senate President Nick Scutari (D-22). SR101 passed the full Senate unanimously. No there will not be a parade .
Study Says New Jersey Residents Experience Peak life Satisfaction at age 45
- 3 in 4 stated that they would choose love over wealth, if given the choice between the two.
- 52% of respondents stated that the pandemic increased satisfaction with life.
- Interactive map included showing peak life satisfaction in each state.
Ridgewood NJ, are we ever truly satisfied in life? Judging by the way many of us go about it, you might have a hard time believing that to be true. We are continuously searching for more – more money, a better job, the ideal partner, the perfect house, a new wardrobe, vacations…But the truth is, we can actually find satisfaction in life, and it happens to peak at different times for different people. So, when do people find satisfaction?
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The Top 7 Tips for Maintaining Good Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately, it is often neglected. Many people feel like they should just “suck it up” and deal with their problems on their own. This is not the case! There are many things you can do to maintain good mental health. In this article, we will discuss seven of the best tips for keeping your mind healthy and happy!
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Teaneck Former Public Works Building to be Transformed into Affordable Senior Housing
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Teaneck NJ, a groundbreaking was held today at a decaying former public works building at 1425 Teaneck Road to make way for new affordable senior housing and a community center.
Rutherford and East Rutherford Get New Greenway at old Norfolk Southern Railway
Project will rehabilitate former rail line into new, 11-acre public park
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Rutherford NJ, when I was a kid I would often go dirt bike riding on this rail strip ,now the Open Space Institute (OSI) and officials from Bergen County today announced the acquisition of a former rail corridor linking the communities of Rutherford and East Rutherford. Permanent protection of the 1.2-mile-long property is the first step in building an 11-acre public park in this densely populated area.
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Congressman Van Drew Outraged Over Massive Toll Increases on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway
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Ridgewood NJ, Congressman Van Drew expressed his outrage with the decision by Governor Murphy to approve the increase in tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway for the third year in a row.
The FBI Has Received Credible Information of a Broad Threat to Synagogues in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, the FBI has issued a warning about “credible” threats against synagogues in New Jersey.
“We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to protect your community and facility. We will share more information as soon as we can. Stay alert,” the agency posted on Twitter.
Homeland Security Takes Down National multi-million-dollar Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog has been reporting on catalytic converter theft for several years, now Federal, state, and local law enforcement partners from across the United States, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), executed a nationwide, coordinated takedown Nov. 2 of leaders and associates of a national network of thieves, dealers, and processors for their roles in conspiracies involving stolen catalytic converters sold to a metal refinery for tens of millions of dollars.
Twitter Staff Layoffs Start Friday
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Ridgewood NJ, a new broom sweeps clean, in the email, sent Thursday evening, Twitter said it would be notifying staff by email starting Friday morning about their employment . Its been reported that Elon Musk plans to eliminate about 3,700 jobs at Twitter Inc., or half of the social media company’s workforce, in a bid to drive down costs following his $44 billion acquisition.
Midterm Election : One in five of the websites voters use to confirm their voter registration details lack the cybersecurity protection
- With the midterms days away, voter registration websites in a fifth of states are at a greater risk from hackers because they lack a top-level .gov domain1
- The states are: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma – the Washington DC site is also unprotected1
- US Cybersecurity agency CISA describes sites with the .gov domain as more secure than other domains, with two-factor authentication and closer monitoring
Ridgewood NJ, As America prepares for next week’s midterm elections, one in five of the websites millions of voters use to confirm their registration details lack the cybersecurity protection called for by the White House, research by NordVPN can reveal2.
The Stop & Shop on Franklin Avenue Gets a New Look in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Stop & Shop on Franklin Avenue has a new look , featuring a brighter look and a larger selection. To celebrate the long overdue updated space, the store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony , which was attended by Mayor Susan Knudsen.
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Treat Me Sweet Cookies Opens in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Treat Me Sweet Cookies held a grand opening in Ridgewood on October 29th with Mayor Susan Knudsen cutting the ribbon joined by Gary Kolesair President of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce .
“So excited to be a sweet addition to the Ridgewood community! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our grand opening! Looking forward to growing and being your favorite cookie stop in town!”
