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Ridgewood High School Students Get Long-Awaited Bus Shelter

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Ridgewood Council Approves and Installs Prefabricated Shelter Near RHS Tennis Courts for NJ Transit Riders

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Ridgewood NJ, Great news for students and commuters in Ridgewood! The long-awaited bus shelter near Ridgewood High School (RHS) is officially installed, providing essential protection from the elements for those utilizing the westbound NJ Transit bus stop.

The Ridgewood Village Council unanimously approved the installation of the prefabricated shelter, which is strategically located on East Ridgewood Avenue near the RHS tennis courts.

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HOME RUN UPGRADE! Upper Hawes Field Gets Major Little League Makeover Thanks to RBSA Donation

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Ridgewood Baseball & Softball Association Funds $56K Renovation; Project Nearing Completion

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Ridgewood NJ, good news for young athletes in Ridgewood! The renovation of Upper Hawes Field is moving at a great pace this week, taking advantage of the school closure for the NJEA teachers convention. This major project is on track to be completed over the weekend, just in time for the next season of play.

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Ridgewood’s Annual Veterans Day Service Set for November 11th

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Join American Legion Post 53 at Memorial Park to Pay Tribute to Our Nation’s Veterans

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Ridgewood NJ, the community of Ridgewood is invited to come together to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. American Legion Post 53 will host its annual Veterans Day service next week, offering a moment of solemn respect and gratitude for all who have worn the uniform.

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THE SOCIAL MEDIA SIDELINE: Is Instagram Corrupting the Fun in Youth Sports?

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IS THE FUN GONE? Why Coaches Are FORCING 12-Year-Old Athletes to Get Instagram and What It’s Doing to Kids

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Ridgewood NJ, Youth sports are supposed to be about passion, teamwork, and fun. But a growing trend across travel and club leagues suggests that the relentless pressure of college recruiting—and perhaps overzealous parenting—is pulling young athletes into the toxic world of social media before they even hit high school.

Last week, Fox Soccer analyst Stu Holden sounded the alarm, noting that some highly competitive youth soccer teams are mandating players as young as 15 and 16 (and even younger) create and maintain Instagram profiles purely to showcase their skills.

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Trade Autopilot: Mastering Forex Trade Management with Automation

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For traders managing prop firm accounts or navigating complex retail strategies, human error and emotional decisions can significantly impact performance. This is where Trade Autopilot tools come into play, software designed to streamline trade management and enforce risk control.

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4 Ways to Help People Experiencing Homelessness in Ridgewood

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Homelessness in Ridgewood mirrors a difficulty observed throughout neighborhoods countrywide. When you encounter someone on the pathway or observe recognizable individuals at the transit stop, you might question how you can create an effect. The truth is that assisting doesn’t invariably demand significant actions. Minor, steady efforts from community participants generate substantial transformation for neighbors experiencing shelter uncertainty.

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Best 5 Clothing Manufacturers Helping Startups Scale Fast in 2025

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Scaling a clothing startup from those first exciting sales to sustainable growth requires a manufacturing partner who can keep pace with your ambitions. I’ve watched too many promising brands hit a wall when their initial manufacturer couldn’t handle increased volume or maintain quality during rapid expansion. The transition from hundreds to thousands of units per order tests every aspect of your supply chain, and the wrong partner can turn growth from a blessing into a crisis. Having guided startups through this critical scaling phase, I understand the specific capabilities that separate manufacturers who enable growth from those who constrain it. The best scaling partners offer more than just increased capacity; they provide systems and support that help startups navigate the complexities of rapid expansion. After analyzing how different manufacturers handle startup growth trajectories, clear leaders emerge. At the forefront, the clothing manufacturers for startups at Universe Textiles have mastered the art of scaling alongside ambitious brands without missing a beat.

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FORTRESS RIDGEWOOD: Village Hall Begins Flood Wall Construction Next Week

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New Flood Wall System Coming to Village Hall to Protect Against Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Flooding

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Village of Ridgewood is taking immediate, tangible steps to boost its resilience against flooding. Starting next week, on Monday, November 10th (weather permitting), construction will commence on a new flood wall system designed to protect Village Hall.

The entire project is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, with the most intensive work scheduled to occur during the first six days.

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ABUSE SCANDAL WIDENS: Third Former Student Sues Fort Lee Schools, Alleging Failure to Protect from ‘Predator’ Teacher

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New Lawsuit Accuses Fort Lee Board of Education of Negligence and Concealment in Teacher Abuse Case

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Fort Lee NJ, a serious and widening scandal has hit the Fort Lee Board of Education and the school district. A third former student has filed a lawsuit, alleging the district failed in its fundamental duty to protect her from former teacher Howard Sidorsky during her time at Lewis F. Cole Middle School.

This latest suit joins an existing complaint filed in March 2024 by two other former female students who accused the district of ignoring complaints of inappropriate touching and sexual harassment by Sidorsky.

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Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Wallington Crash, Investigation Underway

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Locust Avenue & Hathaway Street Intersection Closed Following Serious Afternoon Collision

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Wallington NJ, Wallington residents and commuters faced significant traffic disruptions Thursday afternoon after a serious motorcycle-vehicle crash occurred at a local intersection. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the motorcycle was hospitalized with serious injuries following the collision.

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SAVING HISTORY: Saddle River Secures Funds to Relocate 1800s Barn to Historic District

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Perillo Tours Family Helps Finance $58K Move of Landmark Achenbach Barn to Former Exxon Site

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A valuable piece of Saddle River’s 19th-century history has been rescued from potential demolition. A resolution passed by the Planning Board on November 3rd has released escrow funds to help finance the relocation of a historic 1800s Dutch colonial barn.

The barn is set to be moved from its current location at 4 Apple Ridge Road to a high-visibility, borough-owned property at the intersection of East Allendale and West Saddle River Roads—the site of a former Exxon gas station.

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GET RICH QUICK? Mahwah Police Auctioning Off 43 Confiscated Gold Bars

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Mahwah Police Auctioning Off 43 Confiscated Gold Bars Seized During Route 17 Traffic Stop

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Mahwah NJ, Looking to dramatically diversify your investment portfolio? The Township of Mahwah, NJ, is holding an unprecedented online auction for 43 one-ounce gold bars that were seized by the Mahwah Police Department during a routine traffic stop on Route 17 in February 2024.

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PLAYTIME POWER-UP: Ridgewood Council Approves $618,000 for New ‘Little Tikes’ Playground

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Kings Pond Park to Get Major Upgrade with Playground and Gazebo on Lakeview Drive

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The Ridgewood Village Council has voted to approve substantial funding for a brand-new playground, ensuring a major boost to recreational facilities for the community’s youngest residents. Ordinance No. 4062, passed on final reading at the special public meeting on November 5, 2025, authorizes $618,000 for improvements to Kings Pond Park and Playground.

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CYBER ATTACK STRIKES THE CAPITOL: Congressional Budget Office Hacked By Suspected Foreign Actor

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TOP SECRET DATA LEAK? Foreign Hackers Breach Congressional Budget Office, Exposing Lawmakers’ Financial Intel

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Washington DC, , the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan agency responsible for “scoring” the financial impact of U.S. legislation, confirmed Thursday that it was hit by a major security incident. This attack is particularly concerning as officials reportedly suspect a foreign actor is behind the intrusion.

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