North America’s first indoor ski and snowboard resort to reopen its doors for summer kick-off
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East Rutherford NJ. Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center, today announced it will officially reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, just in time for cool summer fun.
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Ridgewood NJ, wondering what is happening in Ukraine? Or why? Anastasia Bard, a Ukrainian-American Ridgewood resident with 20 years’ experience as an investigative journalist, answers questions about the current conflict, describes life under military siege for Ukrainian civilians, and explores possible reasons why two countries with so much in common could be at war. Register at ridgewoodlibrary.org (link under ‘Find Tickets’). Questions: Larissa Brookes, [email protected] or 201-670-5600, ext. 137
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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 9, 2022
8:00 P.M.
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photos courtesy of the Waldwick Fire Department
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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Fire Department responded to a working fire in the attic of a home on Douglas Street around midnight this morning. Waldwick Fire Department units arrived on scene and put 2 hand lines into service and quickly extinguished the fire. The department reported that all occupants including several cats made it out safely. The Waldwick Fire Department thanked the assistance of the Allendale Fire, HoHoKus Fire, Wyckoff, Midland Park Fire and Mahwah Fire Department for their assistance.
photo : Thomas Edison
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that New Jersey now ranks ninth in the nation based on venture capital (VC) dollars invested per state. According to PitchBook, innovation-focused companies in New Jersey secured $5.5 billion in 219 venture capital deals in 2021, up from $1.7 billion thorough 154 deals in 2020. This represents a significant improvement for New Jersey relative to 2017, when the state saw a total of $818 million in 143 venture capital deals. In this latest ranking, New Jersey jumped three spots from where it stood at #12 in 2020, and seven spots from #16 in 2013. New Jersey’s share of the Northeast market also grew, by 1.4 percentage points in 2021 to 5.5 percent.
Continue reading New Jersey Ranks in Top 10 States for Venture Capital Dollars Invested
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Atlantic City NJ, New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $150,000 for allowing a Florida man to make online sports bets from his home by having a friend who was present in New Jersey place the bets for him.
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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award-winning masterpiece, The Godfather
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Saddle River NJ, this month marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award-winning masterpiece, The Godfather.
One-time NJ con artist and Genovese associate, Thomas Giacomaro, will never forget seeing the film for the first time as a teen and being spellbound.
“I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen,” he recalls. “The Cadillacs, the suitcases filled with money, the guys beaten up by the docks, the guns, the corrupt union bosses…”
He’d already seen it all in real life.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, in a press release from march 4th Twp. of Washington announced that it will be joining Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch , headquartered in Ridgewood at 30 Garber Square . The township will add its Police, Fire and Emergency services to Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch or NWBCD .
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Ridgewood NJ, want to go green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Leave the driving to NJ TRANSIT and help the environment! NJ TRANSIT is ready for the season of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the region over the coming weeks including the New York City parade and festivities in Belmar and Pearl River.
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Trenton NJ, at his final COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of Executive Order No. 292, which lifts the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in addition to the statewide school and daycare mask mandate, effective on Monday, March 7. This major step has been made possible by the Murphy Administration’s comprehensive and pandemic response efforts.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported when several bricks from a building facade fell to the ground on busy East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood shortly after 4PM on Sunday, 03/06. Ridgewood firefighters rushed to the scene and quickly removed any remaining bricks that were loose, and cleared roof located debris that then allowed several feet of standing water to drain. A temporary sidewalk “walk-around” was established by Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel, who also assisted Ridgewood Police with motor vehicle traffic control during the incident. Anthony Merlino, Director of the Village’s Building Department, was also on the scene to assess the building’s structural integrity.
There are many differences between a felony and a misdemeanor. In general, felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors and carry harsher penalties. However, there is no single definition of a felony or misdemeanor, and the distinction can vary from state to state. This article provides an overview of the differences between felonies and misdemeanors, based on federal law.
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Dear Ridgewood Blog!
At a recent council meeting it was discovered there will be a vote to end Ridgewood’s outdoor dining corrals on Wednesday March 9th!
By Charles Stampul
This is an attempt to make sense of the war that is now threatening Americans. Everything that follows is pure speculation for entertainment purposes only. Continue reading American Oligarchs Behind Economic War on Russians
Cardinal Tobin and Father Camilo E. Cruz-Bahamon, pastor of St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, distribute ashes to long lines of Catholics during an Ash Wednesday Mass at the Pro-Cathedral on March 2, 2022. (Photo by the Archdiocese of Newark/Jai Agnish)
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Newark NJ, Many Catholics attended two Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark on March 2.
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