Ridgewood NJ, WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook parent Meta, suffered a global outage on Tuesday. Problems were first detected around 3:17 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.com, which monitors outages across internet services. Normal service on WhatsApp had appeared to be restored at around 5 a.m. ET.
When you are involved in a car accident, it can be a traumatic experience. The shock of the impact, the fear of being hurt or worse, and the stress of dealing with the aftermath can all be overwhelming. In addition to the physical and emotional injuries you may suffer, there is also the potential for financial hardship if you are unable to work or your vehicle is damaged. All of this can have a profound effect on your life and those of your loved ones.
Ridgewood NJ, Toddlers through fifth graders are invited to come to West Side Presbyterian Church – in costume, of course – for some super-fun “trunk-or-treating” on Saturday, October 29 at 10:30 am. There
will be DJ music, donuts and apple cider too…and a costume parade at 11:15 am. See you in the parking lot at 6 South Monroe Street!
Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”) annual SNAP conference will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ. The theme for this year’s conference, “Tools for Schools to Keep our Students Safe: An Update on School Safety Strategies and Drug Trends” will focus on school safety and drug prevention strategies. This program is presented to educators, law enforcement officers, and social service professionals who interact with Bergen County youth.
Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers can show their transit pride by visiting the new online “Transit Shoppe” and purchasing a wide range of NJ TRANSIT branded clothing, beverageware and more! The store is easily accessible at njtransitshoppe.com. This is a great way for New Jerseyans to show their support for their hometown transit system. The merchandise also makes great gift ideas for that rail, bus or light rail enthusiast in your life.
Trenton NJ, A federal indictment was unsealed today charging four Chinese nationals, including three Ministry of State Security (MSS) intelligence officers, in connection with a long-running intelligence campaign targeting individuals in the United States to act as agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and National Security Division Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen announced.
The main reason why companies hire mobile game developers is that they are cheaper than traditional developers. They can be hired at a fraction of the cost and are also more flexible in terms of working hours.
However, there is still a lot to be done before this trend will be fully realized. There needs to be more focus on quality and not just quantity when it comes to hiring mobile game developers.
Fort Lee NJ, the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Fort Lee, N.J., on October 17, 2022, involving a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officer in a marked PAPD patrol vehicle.
Bergen President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., speaks with student small business support specialists in their new office
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Paramus NJ, In just six months, Bergen Community College students have assisted nearly 500 local entrepreneurs in bouncing back post-COVID as “small business support specialists” through a collaboration with the Bergen County Business Resource Network. This nationally heralded program has received recognition from numerous media outlets, government officials and business organizations. In recognition of the program’s growth, and to provide additional support for the students, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and Bergen County Commissioners Mary Amoroso, Germaine Ortiz and Thomas Sullivan joined Bergen President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., Oct. 20 as the College opened an office for the small business support specialists. The event coincided with Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, which helped influence the day’s activities as well. After the office doors officially opened, two local female restaurateurs who worked with the small business support specialist students presented refreshments showcasing their culinary talents, while Commissioner Amoroso led a panel discussion on women in entrepreneurship featuring local business owners.
Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police on Columbus Day October 10th at 8:09 PM a Glen Rock resident of Boulevard reported a suspicious incident that occurred in the past. The resident stated that about a week prior, she and her daughter observed a male outside their home and felt he was peering into the window from the front yard. The resident then heard from a neighbor that they also observed a suspicious male in the area and contacted police. The detective bureau was notified.
The difference between B2B and B2C is its clientele: B2C businesses are aiming for customers, B2B businesses are aiming for other businesses. A clothing store is B2C because it’s aiming for customers, but the clothing brand looking for a shop to sell their items is B2B.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on October 11 th ,a Goffle Road business reported that two vehicles had their catalytic converters stole off of their vehicles sometime during the evening. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating.
Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday we reported that Ridgewood residents have once again received another notice that their drinking water system contains higher levels of a family of chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other health problems. Ridgewood Water exceeds state levels of a class of chemicals called PFAS and PFOAS.
Over the years the Ridgewood blog has been a harsh critic of Ridgewood Water and while the current management is a great improvement the water system still has a long way to go to meet first world standards .
“Ridgewood Water customers will be the benefactors of one of the largest singular and direct clean water funding items in support of the region’s most important water treatment initiative,” Mayor Knudsen said at the time.
Paramus NJ, after a key fob was left in a car at Bergen Community College , the owner of the Mercedes CLA was able to locate his missing car through an app, with help from Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers .