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Ridgewood Native Scottie Scheffler Wins the Masters

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Ridgewood NJ, Scottie Scheffler, the reigning World No. 1 golfer, clinched victory over Collin Morikawa in the  2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, securing his second Masters title and a hefty $3.6M prize.

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Senior Business Editor at NPR: Americans Just Don’t Trust the Media Anymore

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Ridgewood NJ, Uri Berliner, a senior business editor at NPR, recently shed light on a significant factor contributing to journalism’s current challenges: a decline in trust among Americans. Reflecting on his nearly decade-long tenure at NPR, which spanned from Donald Trump’s initial presidential campaign to the present, Berliner outlined various reasons behind this erosion of trust. He contends that NPR’s perceived leftward shift, lack of transparency, ideological conformity, and emphasis on diversity of identity over other values have played a role in steering the organization off course.

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‘Forever chemicals’ have been linked to Breast and Gynecological cancers

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Hoosick Falls NY, Loreen Hackett faced the daunting challenge of battling cancer not once, but twice, before reaching the age of 50. Her first encounter with the disease occurred in her 20s when cancerous cells were discovered in her cervix, prompting her to undergo a hysterectomy at the young age of 28. Nearly two decades later, she found herself confronting cancer again, this time diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Body Discovered on NJ Transit tracks near Radburn Station in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, NJ Transit Police and Fair Lawn Police responded to an early Monday morning, 04/15, report of a dead body lying on the Suffern/Port Jervis bound train tracks at Radburn Station, 21-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn.

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Four Benefits Of Playing Online Casino Games

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In the world of fun and games, playing casino games online at BuitenlandseOnlineCasinos.org has become really popular. This article talks about four big benefits of playing these games online. It explains how convenient it is, how many different games you can play, and how safe it is compared to other options. 

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Village of Ridgewood Early Bird Graydon Pool Memberships on Sale Now!

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Ridgewood NJ,  Effective April 1, 2023 the Village of Ridgewood, Graydon Pool/Tennis and Pickleball Memberships/Skatepark, and Village of Ridgewood Summer Day Camp Registrations will be subject to a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions. Convenience fees are to be paid to the service provider by the Village of Ridgewood.

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What Role Does Mindfulness Meditation Play in Treating Substance Use Disorders and Preventing Relapse?

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In our journey through life, sometimes we fall upon challenging paths, and some may find themselves with substance use disorders (SUDs). It’s a tough battle, but not an unwinnable one. Have you ever considered the power of your mind in overcoming such challenges? Mindfulness meditation, an ancient practice with roots stretching back thousands of years, has emerged as a ray of hope in this modern struggle. 

Let’s discuss how mindfulness meditation can play a pivotal role in treating substance use disorders and preventing relapse, ensuring the path to recovery is not only imagined but achievable.

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United Nations Climate Chief Says We Only Have Two Years Left to Save the Planet

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Ridgewood NJ, no need to save for retirement, the head of the United Nations climate agency has issued a stark warning, emphasizing that humanity has a narrow window of just two years to enact significant changes in its approach to emitting heat-trapping gases. This urgent call to action is compounded by the pressing need to secure the necessary financial resources to facilitate this monumental transition.

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Housing affordability Hits the Lowest Point Since the 1980’s

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Ridgewood NJ, Housing affordability has plummeted to its lowest point since the 1980’s, presenting a grim picture for prospective buyers grappling with steep mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices.

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New Jersey Residents Pay Close to $1 Million in Taxes From Birth to Death

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Trenton NJ, as April 15th , Tax Day approaches, let’s delve into some eye-opening statistics about state taxes and migration patterns. According to Self Financial, New Jersey residents bear the weight of the highest lifetime tax burden, averaging just shy of $1 million ($987,117).

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Wefunder has listed “The King of Con” as a hot new startup!

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Wefunder has listed “The King of Con” as a hot new startup!

The King of Con – The true tale of Thomas Giacomaro: Con Man, Mob Guy, Fugitive, FBI Informant.

Attached team has produced TV/film projects earning hundreds of millions in revenue.

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Reader says, “Ridgewood Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Action”completely missed the mark

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I don’t usually react to The Ridgewood Blog posts, but your the recent “reporting” on the incident at Habernickel, “Ridgewood Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Action”, completely missed the mark in describing the incident and should be corrected. 

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Ridgewood Baseball Coach Kurt Hommen Picks Up His 600th Win

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Ridgewood NJ, Kurt Hommen achieved another significant milestone in his illustrious coaching career, solidifying his place as one of North Jersey’s most successful baseball coaches.

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Ridgewood Health Department will host a Discussion on How to Protect Yourself from Lyme disease on April 25th

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Ridgewood NJ, on April 25 the Ridgewood Health Department will host a discussion on how to protect yourself from Lyme disease. The event will be held on April 25th 10:30 – 11:30 am at Village Hall in the Anne Zusy Youth Lounge .

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