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Ridgewood NJ, Take Your Dog to Work Day is this Friday, June 25.
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Ho-Ho-Kus Swears in a New Police Chief
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus announced that Michael LaCroix has been named the new Chief of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department effective July 1, 2021. Mayor Thomas Randall swore-in LaCroix during last evening’s Mayor & Council meeting held in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. LaCroix’s wife held the Bible.
Gong Cha Bubble Tea Targets Ridgewood for Its Next Store
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Ridgewood NJ, Gong Cha is set to open new stores in New Jersey and Massachusetts. The most popular brand in the US and beyond is also planning to open new stores in New York and another in Massachusetts all coming soon.
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Voters Say Congress Cares More About Media Than Constituents
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Congress cares more about what the media says than what their own constituents think, according to a clear majority of voters.
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Ridgewood Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gorman: How the Pandemic Transformed My School Experience
Two years ago, many of us could not have imagined that a pandemic would strike and instantly change so many aspects of our lives without warning. As educators and students, this crisis transformed how we taught and learned. The educational experience has been vastly different over the last 15 months. While this journey has been riddled with challenges, there have also been opportunities for self-discovery, growth, and reflection. The words of the RPS community tell this story.
State Senator Holly Schepisi Blasts Pandemic Bonuses for Politically Connected Bergen County Government Workers
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River Vale NJ, State Senator Holly Schepisi Blasts Pandemic Bonuses for Politically Connected Bergen County Government Workers. In a Facebook post Schepisi said,
“While I am not opposed to bonuses for those on the front lines who worked night and day oftentimes for 7 days a week through the pandemic I have real issue with an additional round of bonuses to politically connected Bergen County government workers getting a greater payout just in bonuses than many people made in total last year. Many times that my own office reached out to the County for answers or guidance we were told that we couldn’t get a reply as a result of the offices being “closed”. Why is a second round of these payments being made?”
Why was option of Making a Public Comment via Telephone or Zoom Completely Eliminated the Moment the Village Council meetings went “in-person.” ?
By Anne LaGrange Loving
I am delighted that Village Council meetings are now being held live, and that those who wish to attend in-person can now do so.
However, as I expressed in a letter to members of the Village Council on this matter, I fail to understand why the option of making a public comment via telephone or Zoom was completely eliminated the moment the meetings went “in-person.”
NY Waterway Relaunches Edgewater and Fort Lee Ferry Service to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan
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Beginning Monday, June 21, NY Waterway resumed ferry service from Edgewater, N.J. NY Waterway joined the Borough of Edgewater and Borough of Fort Lee Thursday to announce the long-awaited return of the ferry, which will provide service to Midtown and also to Downtown (which is new for the Edgewater ferry service).
LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Former Atlantic City Mayor Republican Don Guardian for New Jersey Assembly
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Atlantic City NJ, LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office—endorsed former Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian for New Jersey Assembly today. The endorsement signals Victory Fund’s confidence that Guardian is well-positioned to win his Assembly race and will be a strong voice for equality once elected. Guardian would be the only openly LGBTQ member of the Assembly and the first openly gay Republican legislator in New Jersey history.
RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FARMER’S MARKET SUNDAYS JUNE 27TH-NOVEMBER 21ST 8:30AM-2:00PM
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Ridgewood NJ, Farm to Table Fresh Foods are what you will find at the Ridgewood Farmer’s Market. Get your fresh foods for the week. Summer camps, beach trips, picnics or summer barbeques.
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Former Chief Operating Officer of Philadelphia Technology Start-Up Charged with Securities Fraud and Embezzlement
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Linwood NJ, an Atlantic County, New Jersey, man has been charged with orchestrating a long-running securities offering fraud while simultaneously embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer’s bank account, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is moving forward with its plan to reimagine the world’s busiest bus terminal
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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is moving forward with its plan to reimagine the world’s busiest bus terminal with the launch today of the federal environmental review process and announcement of a total of four public meetings to be held virtually on June 23 and 24.
Know-How to Buy Health Insurance for Family With This Guide
Over a period it is seen that the person might face many of the uncertainties in life, so it is better to be insured right from the beginning. In case there is any problem in the future the person is already prepared for that. One of the major things that will help in ensuring the uncertainties related to the health issues is to get a health insurance plan. Even in the market, there are family health insurance plans so you can easily go for the best family health insurance policy that will provide all the benefits required by the person in long term.
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Wyckoff Police Encourage Kids to Remember to Always Wear a Helmet when Riding Bikes, with Summonses for Bicycle Safety Summer Campaign
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Wyckoff NJ, starting this past Monday, June 21st, the Wyckoff Police Department, in coordination with Dairy Queen, will be introducing our Summonses for Bicycle Safety summer campaign. This summer, if you are 16 and under and are caught by a Wyckoff Police Officer wearing your helmet while riding your bike, you may be issued a “summons” for a free ice cream cone at the Wyckoff Dairy Queen, 299 Franklin Ave. Through this campaign, we hope to encourage kids and teenagers to remember to always wear a helmet when riding their bikes. Helmets are vital in preventing head injuries that can happen because of a bicycle accident. So, this summer, remember to grab your helmet before you ride! WPD would also like to thank Dairy Queen for providing the “summonses” for this campaign!
Couple from Newark Charged in Glen Rock Residential Burglary
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department Detective Bureau completed an on-going investigation regarding a residential burglary that occurred on the 500 block of Maple Ave back on January 20, 2021. This past week, Det. Doney charged a 28-year-old male by the name of Christopher Lassiter of Newark, NJ with burglary and theft and a 19-year-old female by the name of Taina Peppers of Newark, NJ with conspiracy to commit burglary for their alleged roles in the January 20th burglary. Both parties were issued complaint summonses and were assigned court dates for their first appearances.
