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Food Delivery Robots are Coming to North Jersey: The Future of Takeout?

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Ridgewood NJ, if you’ve been walking around Jersey City recently, you might have noticed something unusual—six-wheeled, self-driving food delivery robots roaming the streets. These roving coolers, complete with antennas and programmable faces, have become the talk of the town, sparking a mix of excitement and skepticism on social media. With dozens of comments on platforms like Reddit, opinions range from “Cool!” to “No, thanks,” with many questioning how long it will take before one of these robots gets stolen.

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Ridgewood’s John Jackson Faces His Toughest Opponent Yet, Off the Court

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Ridgewood NJ, the Jim Grasso Classic marked a significant moment for Ridgewood senior basketball star John Jackson—without him even playing a single minute. Diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Jackson watched from the stands as the Maroons dominated Clifton with a 35-0 victory.

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New Jersey Fraud Alert: Scammers Pose as Police Officers in Jury Duty Scam

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood blog has reported this scam in several communities, including Ridgewood and Upper Saddle River. Fraudsters in New Jersey have devised a new and alarming tactic to deceive residents, prompting concern from law enforcement. Scammers are now impersonating real police officers when calling unsuspecting victims, threatening them with jail time for allegedly missing jury duty unless they make immediate payments.

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Filming in New Jersey, The King of Con Docuseries

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Paramus Police Department Still Unable to Locate Owner of Cockatiel

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Paramus NJ, this Cockatiel was found feasting on a “Ted’s North” French fry. If you live near the area and he’s yours please reach out to the Paramus Police Department.

The cockatiel, also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a medium-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as household exotic bird pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.

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Sink Hole Disrupts Traffic on Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, please be aware that North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus  is closed between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue, due to a small sink hole in the road. Please use an alternate route.

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All Village offices Will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in Observance of Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center will be closed.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Launches New User-Friendly Website Ahead of School Year

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Just in time for the start of the school year, Ridgewood Public Schools has launched a new website designed with accessibility and user-friendliness in mind. The updated platform aims to provide a more modern and efficient communication experience for students, parents, and staff.

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Back to School: Driver Injured in Accident at Fair Lawn High School Parking Lot

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Fair Lawn NJ, a driver picking up children from athletic practice at Fair Lawn High School was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Saturday morning, August 31. The incident occurred when the driver, in a silver Acura SUV, collided with a group of bollards in the parking lot that were protecting a fire hydrant.

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Ridgewood Maroons Dominate Clifton in Season Opener with a 35-0 Victory

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Ridgewood’s 2023 home opener may have been spoiled by Clifton’s 28-21 victory, but the Maroons got their revenge in a big way this year. On Friday afternoon in Paramus, Ridgewood cruised to a commanding 35-0 shutout victory over their North Jersey rivals, kicking off the 2024 season in style.

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New Sign: Ridgewood’s Turf Field Project Halted Amid Soil Contamination Concerns at Historic Schedler Property

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Ridgewood NJ, plans to construct an artificial turf field at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House in Ridgewood have been indefinitely put on hold after soil tests revealed significant contamination. The soil, which had been used to build a noise reduction berm, was found to contain hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, and two probable carcinogens: Benz(a)Anthracene and Benz(a)pyrene.

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Disasters and Delays Strike Governor Murphy’s NJ Transit Fare Holiday

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Ridgewood NJ, in a move aimed at alleviating commuter frustration, Governor Murphy has announced a fare holiday for all NJ TRANSIT customers from August 26th through September 2nd, 2024. During this week-long period, fares will be waived across all modes of transportation, offering some relief to riders who have endured recent service disruptions.

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A Year in Review: Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Youth Ministry Program

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Ridgewood NJ, the Youth Ministry Program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood,  has seen an incredible year of engagement, growth, and service during the 2023-24 program year. Here’s a look at the impact our ministry has had on high school teens in our parish:

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