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Ridgewood Board of Education Postpones Later School Start Initiative

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the Board of Education feels it needs more time to convince parents that a later start is what they want 

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education discussed the Alternative Schedules Initiative, recapping some issues that came up following the December community presentation. At that time, the community survey was postponed. The Alternative Schedules Task Force met in January to explore the next steps and ways to further educate the community about this topic.

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Stockton University Poll : As inflation rises, a Majority of New Jersey Residents are Pessimistic about Economic Conditions

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Galloway NJ, most New Jersey adults have maintained or improved their financial status as COVID-19 surged and waned in recent months. But as inflation rises, a majority are pessimistic about economic conditions, according to a Stockton University Poll released today.

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Ridgewood Maroons Take First Sectional Title Since 2005

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Maroons connected on seven 3-pointers in their 61 to 41 victory over 10th-seeded Hackensack in the final round of the North 1, Group 4 Tournament on Monday evening in the Maroons first sectional title since 2005.

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Uber Now Gives New Jersey Users Options to Book Restaurants, Nightlife , Music ,Shows and Events through the App

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Ridgewood NJ, Ride-share company Uber is rolling out a new product in select places that will let customers book anything from dining to arts and culture, nightlife, and music and shows.

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Republicans Must Support Ukraine

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Freedom is under assault on a global level. From the growth of authoritarianism in free countries during covid (for example, Canada’s use of the formerly titled War Measures Act to shut down peaceful protests) to Putin’s efforts to erase an entire democratic nation from the map as anything more than his puppet, freedom is under siege. Republicans must continue to lead efforts to protect freedom because of the dire consequences that will follow if it goes to the wayside – and in this current conflict that means supporting Ukraine.

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Van Dyk’s Ice Cream in Ridgewood will open on March 12th

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Ridgewood Nj,  Daylight savings time is near and spring can’t be far behind. The word is that Van Dyk’s Ice Cream will open on March 12th .Van Dyk’s a Ridgewood institution is located at 145 Ackerman Avenue in Ridgewood  and they are a “cash only” spot.

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Emergency Service Volunteers in New Jersey Could Earn a $5000 Tax Credit

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Trenton NJ, Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove have reintroduced legislation S-1697 and A-757 that would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members to claim an additional exemption of $5,000 to be taken as a deduction from their gross income if they meet certain qualifications.

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Former Jersey Shore DJ Pauly D, will Perform at American Dream Mall for Two nights in April

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East Rutherford NJ, former Jersey Shore DJ Pauly D, will perform at American Dream Mall for two nights in April. DJ Pauly D has come a long way from being a 14-year-old boy creating beats in his basement. The DJ entered the spotlight as a reality star on MTV’s hit show “Jersey Shore.” Having a true passion for creating electrifying music, DJ Pauly D entertains crowds in some of the hottest nightclubs around the world with his gift of scratching the turntables. If you attend a live performance of this true entertainer, you will see why he has fans of all ages buzzing.

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Hawthorne Police Traffic Bureau Advisory: 03/08/2022 Avoid Diamond Bridge Ave Rail Road Crossing between 8:00 am – 12:30 pm.

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Hawthorne NJ, Road closure: Expect delays Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm on Diamond Bridge Ave between Grand Ave and Royal Ave.  NYSW will be installing new equipment to enhance the railroad crossing. Please use alternate routes to navigate downtown, follow detours and road closure signs. Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.

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Ridgewood Police Department , as of March 1st New Jersey has implemented a new “Move Over” law

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Ridgewood NJ, a reminder from the Ridgewood Police Department , as of March 1st New Jersey has implemented a new “Move Over” law:
When approaching a pedestrian or a person on a bike, skateboard or scooter on the roadway, drivers must: Move over one lane when passing, if it safe to do so, or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed. If it is not safe or possible to move over one lane, drivers must slow to 25 MPH.

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Trenton Looks to Incentivize More High Density Housing

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Committee Advances Measure Authorizing Conversion of Empty Office Parks & Shopping Centers into Mixed-Use Developments

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Trenton NJ,  with countless commercial buildings previously used for office space or shopping centers sitting empty throughout New Jersey, a measure sponsored by Assembly Democrats Louis Greenwald and Clinton Calabrese would facilitate the conversion of these structures into mixed-use developments comprised of both housing and businesses. The Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee advanced the measure on Monday.

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Worker Misclassification Case Against Lyft Heads to an Administrative Law Judge

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has advanced its worker misclassification case against Lyft to the courts, asking an administrative law judge to confirm the Department’s assessment that the ride-share company owes $16 million in unemployment, temporary disability and family leave contributions and penalties, as a four-year Department audit found.

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NJ Attorney General Confirmation Process Set to Air Murphy Administration Dirty Laundry

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Ramsey NJ, Businessman and Congressional candidate Frank Pallotta (N.J.-05) released the following statement calling on New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin to resign and be prosecuted: “Yet again, New Jersey is the face of corruption and scandal with a refocus in today’s New York Post on Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin’s cover-up of the assault of a campaign staffer; his forcing nursing homes to accept COVID patients; and now his office behavior, which involves throwing chairs.

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New Jersey Society of CPAs Warns of Potential Charity Fraud Associated with the Ukraine Crisis

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Roseland NJ,  Many New Jersey residents want to help besieged Ukrainians amidst Russia’s invasion by contributing to charities, but the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) is warning that scammers also want to help — they want to help themselves to donors’ money.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, March 7, 2022 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, March 7, 2022 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM.

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