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UPDATE : Two Individuals, an Adult man and Woman, were Reportedly Arrested for Trespassing at Ridge School this Morning

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Ridgewood NJ, it is being reported from various sources  that two (2) individuals, an adult man and woman, were reportedly arrested for trespassing at Ridge School this morning. Both were taken away in handcuffs to Ridgewood police headquarters for processing. Several marked and unmarked Ridgewood police vehicles were observed stationed in the driveway of Ridge shortly after 9:00 am. It is not known whether the individuals were trespassing inside or outside of the building when they were apprehended.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 22, 2022 7:30 P.M.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
JUNE 22, 2022
7:30 P.M.

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin    board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission      to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and          time of this meeting.”

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Voters Not Buying White House Spin on Economy and Inflation

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Ridgewood NJ, a new poll conducted at Issues & Insights by the TIPP polling group asked 1,300 Americans who’s responsible for “causing the current inflation?”

A stunning 64% said Biden was “responsible,” choosing either “very” or “somewhat responsible” versus 25% answered “not very” or “not at all responsible.” Even 53% of Democrats say Biden is responsible for the surge in prices.

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Reduced Road trips: New Jersey Roadtrippers will travel only as far as Washington City, DC, due to soaring gas prices, find survey

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  • High gas prices and soaring inflation are reducing road trips by 227 miles.
  • New Jersey families planning road trips will travel 40% less distance on average. 
  • Infographic showing reduced road trips across the country.

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Staten Island Coach Charged Violent Assault on Umpire During 13-and-under U.S. Amateur Baseball League Tournament

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Branchburg Township NJ, a Staten Island Coach has been charged with third-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree assault . The assault occurred during a 13-and-under U.S. Amateur Baseball League tournament game on June 4 in Branchburg and left the 72-year-old baseball umpire with a broken jaw that required extensive dental surgery.
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Philly Rideshare Driver Picked Up With 4,650 Bags of Heroin in Ridgefield Park

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Ridgefield Park NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARVIN TAVERAS-TAVERAS (DOB: 9/30/1991; single; rideshare driver) of 2629 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA on a charge of possession with the intent to distribute heroin. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Rutgers University Raises Tuition

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New Brunswick NJ, The Rutgers University Board of Governors today approved a $5.1 billion budget for the 2022-2023 academic year that includes a 2.9 percent increase in tuition and fees, nearly two-thirds below the current rate of inflation.

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Bergen Prosecutor Investigates Englewood Route 4 Fatal Hit And Run

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Englewood NJ, Bergen Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the Fatal Accident Investigation in Englewood on Route 4 near Dean Street:

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Ridgewood Crew Sends Five Rowers To Youth Nationals

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew has returned from the US Rowing Youth National Championship held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL from June 9-12, 2022. Two hundred ten clubs participated. Ridgewood Crew sent two boats after qualifying at the US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championship Regatta.

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2022 Video Games That Could Change Everything

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If you are a hardcore, dedicated gamer, you are used to the markets promising the upcoming year to be the biggest and best for the gaming industry. Each New Year no doubt brings about many memorable titles, great characters, and unforgettable lines, but how many times has the gaming industry been altered?

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Most People Don’t Think Workforce Diversity Efforts Improve Race Relations

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Just 29% Think Workforce Diversity Efforts Improve Race Relations

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Ridgewood NJ, most Americans support efforts to increase diversity in the workforce, but believe this is likely to lead to racial and gender quotas, and most don’t think diversity efforts are improving race relations.

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Open Mic Night at West Side Presbyterian Church

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Ridgewood NJ, singers, guitarists, pianists, poets…are you interested in performing in front of a live, appreciative audience? Come to West Side Presbyterian Church’s inaugural Open Mic Night on June 29! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.

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NJ State Police Charge Man in Fatal Garden State Parkway Hit-and-Run Crash

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Woodbridge NJ, the New Jersey State Police have arrested Fornice Cary Boatner 3rd, 31, of Cleveland, TX in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident on the Garden State Parkway that killed Felipe Dos-Santos, 31, of Elizabeth, N.J.

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Take These Steps To Protect You And Your Legal Rights After A Crash

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No one ever expects to be in a car accident, but they do happen. When they do, it is important to know what to do to protect yourself and your legal rights. Many people make the mistake of not seeking legal help after an accident, which can lead to them missing out on compensation that they are entitled to. In this article, we will discuss the steps you need to take after an accident occurs in order to ensure that you are protected.

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N.J. Department of Health Announces Probable Case of Monkeypox; Risk to New Jerseyans Remains Low

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Trenton NJ,  the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced the first probable case of monkeypox in the state.  A PCR test conducted by the Department’s Public Health and Environmental Laboratories confirmed the presence of orthopoxvirus in a North Jersey individual on June 18. A confirmatory test for the monkeypox virus – one of the viruses associated with the orthopoxvirus genus – will be done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Department of Health believes that the risk to New Jerseyans remains low.

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