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Ridgewood NJ, citing “cable and conduit failures,” and in conjunction with approval of an upcoming roof replacement project, the Ridgewood Village Council will likely vote this coming week to ditch all solar panels on the roof of Village Hall.
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Ridgewood NJ, we remind voters that taxpayer funded purchases of “open space” ARE NOT AND SHOULD NOT be limited to properties intended for use as athletic fields.
Continue reading Our thoughts on the proposed Ridgewood “Open Space Tax Levy” increase
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Planning Board and Village Council members are set to approve changes to current land use ordinances that would permit construction of a 120-bed, multi-story assisted living facility on the east side of North Maple Ave., between Franklin Ave. and Marshall St. The property is currently the site of multiple medical/professional office buildings, all of which would be demolished to facilitate construction of the planned facility.
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Mahwah NJ, The Mahwah Republican Club recognized three recipients of a scholarship offered by the Club at a recent meeting. The students are graduates of Mahwah High School. (L. to R.) Emmanuel Greenberg, who will attend the University of Alabama, was awarded $500; Mahwah Republican Club President Frank Pallotta; Robert Lockwood, a Club trustee who created the scholarship program; Emily Hauck, who will attend Villanova University, was awarded $1,000, and Audrey Monks who received $250 and will attend the College of the Holy Cross. In addition, a generous supporter of the scholarship program has arranged for Emily and her family to have a private tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The students submitted 1,000-word essays addressing the theme “President Donald Trump has had, at times, a cordial relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has stated he wishes to meet with Xi Jinping, the president of China. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining open lines of communication with nations throughout the world, irrespective of their reputations on the world stage or with the United States?” Each year the Club hosts a fundraising dinner with the proceeds being used to support the scholarships. The Club is a group of township residents who share a mutual love of America and a strong belief in the founding principles of our nation.
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Washington, DC – Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured crucial language in the final Reconciliation bill that will protect New Jersey hospitals and patients.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Americans celebrate Independence Day, many are reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals—and whether the United States today truly lives up to them. According to a recent Rasmussen Reports national survey, only 36% of American adults believe that the Founding Fathers would consider the United States a success if they returned today. In contrast, 41% think the Founders would see modern America as a failure, with the rest unsure.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — While towns like Paramus, Montvale, and Mahwah have successfully pushed back against unrealistic state housing mandates, the Village of Ridgewood appears poised to comply quickly with developer-friendly proposals, raising concerns among residents about the speed and scope of development.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Grocery shoppers in Bergen County have something new to look forward to this summer: Lidl, the popular international supermarket chain, is officially opening its first location in Hackensack on Friday, July 25 at 150 River Street.
Continue reading Lidl to Open First Hackensack Location at 150 River Street on July 25
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup fast approaching and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey set to host eight major matches, including the final on July 19, nearly 100 civil rights organizations have issued a joint letter to FIFA urging the organization to address immigration and human rights concerns in the United States.
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.
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NEW YORK, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are calling the city’s congestion pricing program a resounding success, just six months after its launch. Officials announced Saturday that the initiative has reduced traffic in Lower Manhattan by 67,000 vehicles per day and is projected to generate $500 million in revenue by 2025—funds that will fuel $15 billion in public transit upgrades.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Since the 1920s, Ridgewood Cycle Shop has been a cornerstone of the local cycling community, and an institution in the greater Ridgewood area serving generations of riders in Ridgewood and beyond. Originally founded in Wilsey Square, the shop was purchased by Don McKinnon in 1964 and later relocated in 1971 to its current home at 35 North Broad Street.
Continue reading Ridgewood Cycle Shop: A Century of Service and Passion for Cycling in Ridgewood
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — On Saturday morning, July 5, the Fair Lawn Fire Department responded swiftly to a working truck fire on Route 208 southbound near Virginia Drive. The vehicle, a tree service truck, caught fire just before noon, prompting an emergency response from local firefighters and police.
Continue reading Truck Fire on Route 208 in Fair Lawn Quickly Contained by Firefighters
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NEW YORK, NY — Nearly 50 years after New York City teetered on the edge of financial collapse, the city appears poised to repeat its historic mistakes. Last week’s Democratic primary results stunned political observers as voters backed Zohran Mamdani, a progressive candidate whose platform many say could trigger another economic crisis if enacted.
Continue reading A Half-Century After New York City’s Fiscal Collapse, Have We Learned Nothing?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Say hello to Ridgewood’s newest menswear destination: Groom & Groomsmen Suits, where style, sophistication, and value meet. Located in the heart of downtown at 14 Wilsey Square, this one-stop shop offers an unbeatable alternative to traditional suit rentals—own your entire wedding outfit for the same price (or less).
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