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Saddle River Car Show a Huge Success

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River proudly hosted its first Car Show on October 8th and everyone was cordially invited. The event received a great response from Saddle River and the neighboring towns!

The event was sponsored by Saddle River PBA Local 348, Saddle River Police Department, and Saddle River Fire Department! The Saddle River Borough staff and Special Events Committee members
did a great with the event! Several people received trophies for their unique classic cars, and Mayor Al Kurpis delivered awards!

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Horse Betting: The Ins and Outs of Wagering on Horse Races

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Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world. Additionally, betting on horse racing is one of the oldest horse betting traditions in the world. Some people in the world might see horse betting as a senseless activity; however, many strategies are involved in horse betting. 

If you’re new to betting on horses, the array of options can feel overwhelming. From win bets to trifectas and superfectas, where should you start? One option is to take advantage of sites such as British Racecourses, which provide betting guides and tips on different races, as well as offers from the most popular bookmakers like the BetVictor Cheltenham offer on this link. Betting offers can include bonuses or promotions that increase your potential winnings. So, before placing your next bet, research everything that may be available to you. 

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The Last Casting Call for Jamboree is Monday, October 17 at 7 PM at RHS Campus Center

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Ridgewood NJ, RHS Jamboree parent singers performed the National Anthem at the RHS football pre-game ceremonies on Friday, October 7th.

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Four Ridgewood High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Competition Semifinalists

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School is proud to announce the names of the four students who were named National Merit Scholarship Competition Semifinalists. Out of the approximately 1.5 million students who took the PSAT exam last year, nearly 16,000 semifinalists were named nationally. Congratulations Chloe Cho (not pictured), Ethan Holden, Kate Minn, and Lucas Wang!

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Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park in Ridgewood Reopens

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen joined Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine M. Ortiz , Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso , Bergen County Commissioner Tom Sullivan , Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur,  Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M. Hache,  Bergen County Commissioner Steve Tanelli and Congressman Josh Gotteimer in the rededication and the reopening of Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park in Ridgewood!

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Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January.

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The Consumer Price Index Points to an 8.2% Inflation Rate

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Washington DC, The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.1 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the shelter, food, and medical care indexes were the largest of many contributors to the monthly seasonally adjusted all items increase.

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The KNUDSEN and VAN GOOR for Village Council campaign : Let’s talk pedestrian mall

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Ridgewood NJ, the KNUDSEN and VAN GOOR for Village Council campaign put out a statement on Facebook on the controversial “pedestrian mall” idea for the central business district .

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Vocal Workshop Cements Teen’s Interest in Opera as a Career

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Demarest NJ,  Vocalist Ellie Sawyer of Weehawken recently made an exciting decision. She completed  Westminster Choir College’s Solo Vocal Artist Program with a strengthened determination to pursue a career in classical performance. 

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ATM Blind Spot on Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a reader has been making the rounds in the Village of Ridgewood and pointing out , blind turns , dangerous intersections, bad signage and roads in need of repair . The ATM machine on the front side of the TD Bank facing Franklin Avenue puts bank customers in a blind spot unable to see vehicles exiting the bank’s drive through window and motorists can not see the customer exiting the ATM machine . This safety issue could be easily remedied by adding a fence on the left side of the ATM blocking the egress to the driveway so the ATM customer does not inadvertently walk into an on coming car exiting the drive through window.

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Egg Shortage has People Scrambling

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Ridgewood NJ, Bird flu is driving egg prices higher and the egg shortage has people scrambling . Nationally, the poultry industry lost around 36 million hens from February through September from the avian flu. Both demand and retail prices are higher than in previous years because of inflation, said Egg-News.com. Unseasonably high prices are expected to continue through fall and decline as flocks are restocked.

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Inflation Remains Top Issue for Voters

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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday the Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 8.5 percent for the 12 months ended in September.

With the midterm elections now less than a month away, inflation is still the issue voters are most concerned about. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 89% of Likely U.S. voters are concerned about inflation, including 64% who are Very Concerned. Just 11% aren’t concerned about the issue. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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Franklin Lakes Man Charged with Reckless Manslaughter in Teaneck Crash that Killed 92-year-old Grandfather

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against SCOTT LIEBERMAN (DOB: 6/11/1961; married; business owner) of 100 Garden Court, Franklin Lakes, NJ for reckless manslaughter. The charge is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn O’Reilly.

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Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M. Hache Speaks to Students at Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Teterboro NJ, RHS Alumni , former Ridgewood Mayor and current Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M. Hache spoke to the students at Bergen County Technical High School at the Teterboro Campus for Hispanic Heritage Month. Commissioner Ramon M. Hache spoke to your students about his Hispanic heritage and shared the story of my journey as an immigrant. Hache spoke to them from the heart about the difficulties of arriving in the U.S. without knowing any English, the opportunities, the sacrifices made by my parents, the impact of the values and culture on his career in the private sector and how I came to public office later in life.

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WalletHub Study says New Jersey Is 2022’s 2nd Most Politically Engaged State

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Ridgewood NJ, with Election Day coming up and only 66.8% of the voting age population having voted in the 2020 presidential election and 53.4% in the 2018 midterm, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States.

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