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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management reported that the Village of Ridgewood experienced severe flooding and multiple roads were impassable. Some homes have experienced flooding as a result of the volume of water.
Continue reading Heavy Rains and Flooding Bring Out Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers
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Ridgewood NJ, storm Ida has left the area. Village employees who worked through the night on Village buildings that flooded and assisted residents with flooding issues at their homes, did a wonderful job. Village employees and service contractors are also working diligently to get Village Hall and the parking lot ready to open again, to staff and the public. All Village offices will remain closed tomorrow, 9/3/2021, so that this continued cleanup can be accomplished.
Continue reading Storm Ida : the Village of Ridgewood Cleanup Goes On
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Trenton NJ, Expanded unemployment insurance (UI) benefits established under the federal CARES Act in March 2020, and renewed by the Continued Assistance Act in December 2020 and again by the American Rescue Plan in March, are expiring Sept. 4. Continue reading It’s Back to Work : Federal Expanded Unemployment Benefits End Labor Day Weekend
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective immediately in response to Tropical Storm Ida. Executive Order No. 259 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Response to Tropical Storm Ida
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Ridgewood NJ, there were reports of deaths in parts of New Jersey as remnants of Hurricane Ida caused damage all across the state Wednesday. According CBS News Passaic Mayor Hector Lora confirmed to CBS2 that they have reports of multiple fatalities in their downtown area.
Continue reading UPDATE : Hurricane Ida Causes damage in Ridgewood and Across the State
From getting a internet package from BIC to finding an epic lunch recipe, the Internet helps with everything. The web space is full of information, with thousands and millions of different websites. But like any other platform, the Internet also has certain websites that are more reliable, helpful, and up-to-date than the others. Such websites can make life easier with their valuable information, educating people quickly and effectively. But what makes them stand out is how practical they are and how well they communicate with their audiences. Besides, everyone prefers learning from a friendly teacher who makes concepts easier to understand!
Continue reading Top 10 Websites That Can Make Your Life Better
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Ridgewood NJ, as per Michael Lembo , Ridgewood School Board President : Due to extensive flooding around town and in several schools, the Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed Thursday, September 2nd.
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Ridgewood NJ, the summer of 2021 is coming to an end and this is the final weekend for the Welcome to Ridgewood event which will run from September 3rd through September 6th. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday through 10:00 p.m. on Monday, the Central Business District from North Walnut Street to Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic along East Ridgewood Avenue, including the side streets of Oak Street, Prospect Street, and Chestnut Street, which will create a pedestrian plaza. The retail businesses and outdoor dining in this area will be moved into the streets, and pedestrians will walk on the sidewalks. Come and shop at our many businesses and then stop and enjoy a delicious snack or meal at one of our many eateries.
As part of Welcome to Ridgewood, the final “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” event will be held on September 4th. Come and participate in this fun event with your entire family.
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Twp.of Washington NJ, Wednesday morning the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported truck fire on the Garden State Parkway North. Due to the fact that there are no fire hydrants on the Parkway an additional Engine was requested from Paramus Fire Co. 1 for additional water supply. Great job by our volunteers with a quick knockdown of the fire.
Many people find themselves in a situation where they need to hire a criminal defense attorney. It can be an intimidating process, especially if it’s your first time going through this. You may not know what questions to ask or how to trust the lawyer you choose. This article will take you through some important tips for choosing the right criminal defense attorney and making sure that you have all of your bases covered.
Continue reading Useful Tips For Choosing The Right Criminal Defense Attorney
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus has launched a newly redesigned website located at hhkborough.com. They have updated the navigation for quick and efficient access to public services and information for the residents and business owners of Ho-Ho-Kus. A quick browse of the website puts the entire community at your finger tips. The site supports both mobile and desktop versions.
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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RICHARD OSINSKI (DOB: 1/03/1960; divorced; unemployed) of 100 Colony Avenue, Park Ridge, New Jersey on child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Park Ridge Man Arrested for the Possession and Production of Child Porn
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Ridgewood NJ, Wednesday September 1st was back to school for the Ridgewood School district and nationwide it’s the first day of school in many states. The Ridgewood bog rarely agree even a little bit with the New York Times, but the recent editorial “The School Kids Are Not Alright,” has some bullseye observations about the worm in the apple of our schools.
Continue reading Back to School : Debate on Failing Education Intensifies
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Ridgewood NJ, a year ago, 57% of public schools all across the U.S. chose online learning over in-person or hybrid teaching.
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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was so badly handled that President Joe Biden should resign because of it, according to a majority of voters. However, most don’t think Vice President Kamala Harris is qualified to replace Biden if he leaves office.
Continue reading 52% of Voters Think Biden Should Resign Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
