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The Ridgewood Conservatory is Calling all Young Singers Ages 6-9 !

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Ridgewood NJ, April is an exciting month for The Ridgewood Conservatory! After delays due to COVID-19, The Ridgewood Conservatory will resume its Vocal Workshop for Young Beginners on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Created specifically for children ages 6-9, this delightful workshop will have budding vocalists take the first steps towards becoming successful singers. Students learn their scales and solfege, proper vocal technique, breath management and rhythm – all while having fun singing a range of classic and current tunes!

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Gender Studies Heading for Ridgewood in September

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Ridgewood NJ, public school second graders will be getting lessons related to gender identity this fall under New Jersey sex education guidelines that will take effect in September.

Pink, Blue and Purple : A Lesson Plan from Rights, Respect, Responsibility: A K-12 Curriculum. Fostering responsibility by respecting young people’s rights to honest sexuality education

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Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor and Councilmen Greet Fishermen on Opening Day

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor Randall, Councilmen Crossley and Policastro greeted fishermen at Ho-Ho-Kus’ East park on opening day of New Jersey’s trout fishing season.

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SEEKING A RIDGEWOOD BUSINESS OWNER TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for a Ridgewood business owner, in the Central Business District, to serve on the Central Business District Advisory Committee. The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) will work with the Village Council, business owners and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to improve the viability of the CBD, including traffic flow and patterns, parking, pedestrian safety and the balance of commercial uses; while maintaining and refining the historic and aesthetic elements to create a more desirable, vibrant and memorable destination for all visitors.

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Uber to create travel ‘superapp’ by adding planes, trains, and rental cars

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Ridgewood NJ, Uber plans to add trains, buses, planes, and car rentals to its UK app this year. It will expand these services to other countries if the test goes well. The company is aiming to become a one-stop shop for all travel needs. It plans to add hotel bookings in the future. Uber recently secured a 30-month license to continue operating in London after a battle with city regulators over its ride-hailing app.

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Gymnastics Coach Charged with Manufacturing and Possessing Child Porn

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Lake Hiawatha NJ,  the New Jersey State Police have arrested Nicholas Adair, 24, of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., for allegedly manufacturing and possessing child sexual abuse material.

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Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus Honors Two Musicians with College Scholarship Awards

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Ridgewood NJ, Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus is pleased to announce the winners of its two scholarship awards for 2022, to high school seniors Yoona Park and Margot Jerkovich

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State Senator Says Governor Murphy’s New ANCHOR rebate will Reduce Renters’ Rebates and Increase Funding for Rebates

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon is warning that Governor Murphy’s proposal to replace two tax rebate programs (the longstanding Homestead Rebate Program and the “middle class rebate program” created last year) with a new “ANCHOR” rebate will reduce existing renters’ rebates by up to 50 percent, meaninglessly increase total funding for rebates, and won’t be distributed for 13 months (until May of 2023).

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How to Find Legit Cannabis Dispensaries and Make a Purchase

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For many years, Cannabis usage was stigmatized. People that smoked or took Cannabis, even medicinally, were judged and ridiculed. Now that Cannabis has been legalized, there is no longer a stigma. If you intend upon purchasing Cannabis, then you can walk into a dispensary and buy it over the counter or you can purchase it online. Most people prefer to buy it over the counter because it is more convenient and private.

If you want to buy some Cannabis, then you need to find the dispensary that’s right for you. This article will tell you exactly how you can do that:

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Newark Doctor Arrested for Allegedly Forging Signatures in Scheme to Obtain Opioids

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Newark NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor today announced the arrest of a Newark doctor on charges of forgery, obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud, and health care claims fraud. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

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81% Expect Crime to Be Important Issue in Midterms

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Ridgewood NJ, most U.S voters say America’s violent crime problem is getting worse, and overwhelmingly expect the issue to be important in the congressional midterm elections this fall.

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Heavy Rain Leaves Parts of Ridgewood Underwater

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Ridgewood NJ, heavy rain fell over North Jersey on Thursday night, leading to flooding and water rescues as high water levels still trouble the region. Ridgewood experienced the usual issues along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook . Both the Ridgewood High School field and Veterans Field along with the Ridgewood Municipal complex flooded . No word on damages yet and no injuries reported .

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Three New York Men Charged with Conspiring to Kidnap Fort Lee Man

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Fort Lee NJ,  three New York men were charged today with conspiring to kidnap and hold for ransom a Fort Lee resident, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS

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Hackensack NJ, in celebration of 2022 National Preservation Month in May, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards. The winners will be honored at the 2022 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 5th at 7 pm. The ceremony is invitation only and will be held at Valley Brook County Golf Course, 15 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ. The 2022 Historic Preservation Awards are hosted by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.

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