Vineland NJ, Senator Michael Testa reminded us we missed National Pizza Day. National Pizza Day is the perfect time to get that pizza eating game on! Yes, it’s absolutely true! A whole day ,a full 24 happy and delicious hours . The Senator wished everyone a Happy National Pizza Day adding , “I’m glad I got to celebrate my favorite holiday with my brother and partner in public service, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan at my first pizza love, Luca’s in Vineland! Make sure you support your local pizzerias today and always ”
Government Seized $3.6 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency Directly Linked to 2016 Hack of Virtual Currency Exchange
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
New York NY, two individuals were arrested this morning in Manhattan for an alleged conspiracy to launder cryptocurrency that was stolen during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex, a virtual currency exchange, presently valued at approximately $4.5 billion. Thus far, law enforcement has seized over $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency linked to that hack.
Ridgewood NJ, Peloton’s John Foley will be stepping down as CEO. Former Spotify CFO Barry McCarthy will take over the role. Foley will remain on as Executive Chair. Peloton is cutting 2,800 jobs globally, around 20% of its corporate workforce. The company invested heavily in production in 2021 but saw a decrease in demand this year. It has now halted all production of its treadmill and bike products.
Ridgewood NJ, doxo, the all-in-one bill-pay app, recently released a new doxoINSIGHTS report for 2022 that, among other things, found the average household in America spends $2,003 per month on the ten most common household bills. At a high level, the average person in Ridgewood pays $3,661 per month. This is 82.8% higher than the national average.
Glen Rock NJ, no injuries were reported in connection with the crash of a Subaru Outback into a building located at 241 Rock Road, Glen Rock on Monday morning, 02/07. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, and a representative of the Borough of Glen Rock’s Building Department responded to the incident. Damage was visible to the structure’s exterior; there was no information provided at the scene as to whether there was any interior damage. The Subaru, which was entering a parking space at the time of impact, appeared to have sustained cosmetic damage only.
Haldon NJ, Detectives from the Haledon Police Department’s Investigative and Special Services Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Haledon resident Felix DeJesus who was reported missing by his family on February 3, 2022.
Authorities said Nicholas Pagano, 31, died by suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Waterford Township in Camden County, after an active manhunt.
Trenton NJ, a reader sent us this troubling story , on November 15, 2021, after twenty months of working remotely, the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families (where I work), returned their 6700 employees to their respective offices without prior testing! Just a few weeks before, in a Statewide Zoom meeting, our Commissioner admitted that approximately 40% of our workforce remained unvaccinated. HOWEVER, despite this fact, all employees were ordered to report back to our offices on November 15th without any prior testing requirement to do so. On November 16th, Covid testing kits were passed out to those unvaxxed and we were told to have our tests submitted to a UPS drop box by noon on WEDNESDAY the 17th. Our results would be emailed to us within 48 hours. I’m hoping you see the issue here right? 6700 employees were brought back into the office to be there ALL week before ANYBODY got results of these “tests!” So any number of employees could have been “Covid positive” IN THE OFFICE all week before any “test” results were received. This was one of the many reasons that I refused to comply. Obviously this was NOT about our health and keeping us all “safe” as, if it were by their standards, we would have been required to have a negative test before returning 6700 employees to their respective offices, no??
Glen Rock NJ, a thief stole an Audi SUV from the driveway of a single-family home on Van Allen Road, Glen Rock at approximately 0730 hours on Tuesday, 02/08. The vehicle’s owner witnessed the theft in progress and attempted to jump into the Audi’s front passenger seat as it was being driven away. Moments later, the thief stopped short on Van Allen Road, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The vehicle’s owner, an adult male, sustained minor injuries in the incident; Glen Rock Police are classifying the event as an “assault.” A tow truck removed the damaged Audi from the scene and transported it to a local dealership for repair. The incident was captured in full, or part, by several doorbell security cameras in the neighborhood. The suspect was last seen entering a vehicle that fled southbound on Ackerman Avenue, Glen Rock at a very high rate of speed.
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Hudson County NJ , The Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey announced their Lincoln Dinner for Saturday, March 6th from 5-9pm at The Factory (451 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, 07304). The dinner will include guest speakers, great conversation, celebrating Lincoln, and terrific food. Tickets for the dinner are 75$ and can be purchased here. Due to Covid-19 space is limited. For early sign-up use discount code “2024” before they run out.
Toms River Mayor Opposes the Extension of Governor Murphy’s Emergency Powers, Supports Bi-Partisan Legislation to Curb Those Powers
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Toms River NJ, Toms River Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill, Jr. is urging Governor Phil Murphy not to renew his declaration of a Public Health Emergency when it expires this week and he is urging the Legislature to pass S-1200, a bill sponsored by Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) and Senator Vin Gopal (-D-Monmouth) that would curb the governor’s emergency powers and reestablish the Legislature as a co-equal branch of State government.
Ridgewood NJ, multiply sources have reported that the gentleman who played the flute on Ridgewood Avenue often near Warner Theater has passed away. He anonymously serenaded central business district patrons and was a unique addition to the Village . If anyone has any details we would be glad to pass them on.
