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Ridgewood NJ, Atlanta Falcons kicker and Ridgewood Ex-Pat Younghoe Koo has achieved a milestone, surpassing the field goal percentage record in NFL history with an impressive 39-yard kick. This accomplishment solidifies Koo, a former standout from North Jersey, as the new record holder with an outstanding 90 percent success rate, based on a minimum of 100 attempts.
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Ridgewood NJ, Grandparents often talk about an era in which homes would be left unlocked at night, unconcerned about any threats to their security. Times have certainly changed, and for millions across America, it would be unthinkable in this day and age to leave their home unlocked at night. Yet, there are pockets of America where this trust in community safety still endures. AutomateLife.net commissioned a comprehensive study to find out where in America people are still comfortable enough to embrace the old-world charm of an unlocked front door as night falls. They surveyed 3,000 respondents and the places that made up the top 5 were as follows:
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Trenton NJ, NJ Sierra Club, Environment New Jersey, NJ Clean Cities Coalition, Charge EVC, the Trenton YMCA and Isles hosted an educational lunch and learn on electric school buses. The educational luncheon provided the opportunity for districts and townships in New Jersey to learn how they can take advantage of state and federal funding from the IRA and IIJA through NJ’s Electric School Bus Program and the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. The event provided information on key grant deadlines, as grants and rebates from these life-saving programs would directly allow local communities in New Jersey to get zero-emission school buses on our streets and in our neighborhoods.
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The rising popularity of online gambling in Austria is accompanied by technological advancements that enhance the convenience and security of transactions. Neteller has emerged as the favored option among online casino enthusiasts. This article aims to examine the leading Neteller online casinos in Austria for the year 2024.
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video courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Christmas Tree arrived at East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street just before Thanksgiving. Check out the arrival video here https://youtu.be/LSoCZXispgc. Thank you to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, Downes Tree Service, our Parks and Recreation Department and the Ridgewood Police Department for their collective efforts coordinating the safe delivery of the tree!
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Ridgewood NJ, in what The Ridgewood Blog will now boldly categorize as nothing more than a jackass, insensitive, and despicable attempt by Village officials to squelch public dissent, a uniformed Ridgewood police officer was ordered to be present during the entire Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meeting held on Tuesday night, November 28th.
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Fair Lawn NJ, on Tuesday evening near the Fair Lawn station, a pedestrian was fatally struck by an out-of-service New Jersey Transit train traveling east on the Bergen County Line. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. near the Broadway Fair Lawn station, resulting in the death of an unidentified person, according to a statement from a NJ Transit spokesperson.
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Saddle Brook NJ, on the morning of November 25, 2023 at approximately 6:30 am, the Saddle Brook Police Department received a report of a residential burglary on the north end of town.
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Ridgewood NJ, Scheduling your December events? Don’t forget to buy tickets to Amadeus, the latest New Players Co. performance! Tickets are on sale now for December 14th through December 16th performances at https://rhsnewplayers.ludus.com.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed S-3038/A-4630, attaching language to the bill impacting the state’s estimated 1,400 “pocket” liquor licenses, and creating a shopping mall “special alcohol permit” to allow restaurants and food courts in these facilities the ability to sell alcohol for consumption on-premise. The conditional veto would also allow annual license fees to be increased on all craft alcoholic beverage manufacturers in the state by the NJ Division of Alcohol Beverage Control (NJABC). While the Governor has called for the end of brewery restrictions, he, himself calls unfair and burdensome, he has elected to not sign a bill unanimously passed by the Legislature with broad industry and public support which aims to remove the very barriers he asked the Legislature to fix earlier this year. While disappointed in the Governor’s action, the Guild is not deterred and intends to continue to advocate for brewery law changes until they are accomplished.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
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Fair Lawn NJ, two (2) unoccupied, parked vehicles were heavily damaged by a large tree that fell in the 38-00 block of Brookside Avenue, Fair Lawn early Tuesday afternoon, 11/28. Electrical and communications services to a nearby home was disrupted when the tree fell. Fair Lawn Police Department and PSE&G’s Electrical Division responded immediately to the incident.
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Police report a number of residents have been receiving calls from “Customs/Border Patrol’. These “agents” are informing residents that one of their online orders is stuck at customs and they need information such as credit card numbers/date of birth/social security number/etc in order to release the package. Please hang up on any such calls. They are not real. Customs would send you an official letter in the mail listing the items and the reason it is being held up.
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Ridgewood NJ, whether it’s over the river or through the woods, leave the transportation to NJ TRANSIT this holiday season! Bring along family and friends for great deals and discounts. This holiday season sees the return of the popular “Bring a Friend” and “City Pass” promotions, and NJ TRANSIT will also be offering its family SuperSaver throughout the entire month of December, allowing up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult. Full details on all promotions and holiday travel destinations are available at njtransit.com/holiday.
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Vaping, a popular alternative to traditional smoking, is an activity that involves inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. The practice grew in prominence in the mid-2000s, as e-cigarettes emerged as a seemingly safer substitute to tobacco products. These devices heat a liquid—often infused with nicotine and various flavors—into a vapor, which is then inhaled, hence the term ‘vaping’. This innovative technology swiftly managed to capture a significant market share, attracting smokers searching for a less harmful alternative and a new generation of users intrigued by the novelty and variety of flavors. Today, vaping stands at the crossroads of rising health concerns, regulatory scrutiny, and continued popularity among its users. As we evaluate the current landscape of vaping, it’s essential to understand its implications on health, social norms, and legislation.
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Ridgewood NJ, George Washington Middle School alumni and current Ridgewood High School student Aarav Motivala visited students in the GW Economics Club to share his experience with financing, investing, and economics. Aarav created Edunomix, a non-profit that provides free economics lessons to youth worldwide. Aarav credits Mr. Watkins’ 7th grade Social Studies class for inspiring him to pursue his interest in economics and game-based learning. One of the main components of Edunomix is game-based activities where students learn financial literacy.
