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Twp. of Washington NJ, voting by mail? Did you know that you can track your ballot? Visit Vote.NJ.Gov and use the Track My Ballot tool.
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Twp. of Washington, Town Day has Been Rescheduled for Sunday 10/08/2023 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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Twp. of Washington NJ, due to forecasted weather conditions, Town Day has been rescheduled for Sunday 10/08/2023 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Event Parking is primarily located at the Bethany Community Center as street parking will be limited in the area.
Bergen County Zoo Boo!
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Paramus NJ, Zoo Boo tickets are now live! Get yours before they sell out! Check out the Friend’s website for the Eventbrite link and for more details: www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/zooboo. Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus Cuts Ribbon on Skilled Trade Apprenticeship Facility
photo courtesy of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon on its skilled trade apprenticeship facility, celebrating the partnership between the hospital and the Bergen County Technical Schools (BCTS). The Medical Center places students who have completed the relevant coursework through BCTS into apprenticeships with licensed mentors who are plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians. The hospital is currently hosting three apprentices.
Why the Hair Transplant Industry is Experiencing Rapid Growth
Hair transplant procedures are increasingly becoming a viable solution for many individuals who experience hair loss. Typically, candidates for hair transplant include men with male pattern baldness, women suffering from thinning hair, and individuals with receding hairline. Furthermore, people who have lost some hair due to burns or scalp injuries often opt for these procedures. The demographic seeking hair transplant services is diverse, emphasizing the industry’s potential for expansion and growth. Here, we will explore the reasons behind this rapid growth in the hair transplant industry.
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Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza Gets a Sneak Peek at the New Valley Hospital
photos courtesy of Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza gets a sneak peek at Valley Hospital . Valley Hospital’s move to Paramus is expected to take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024! The new acute-care hospital will feature 370 private patient rooms and will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive 40-acre healthcare campus that also includes Valley’s medical office building at 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, and the Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion, which houses Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, The George R. Jaqua Same Day Services Center, a full-service retail pharmacy.
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When Will Governor Murphy be Held Accountable for the Deaths in Veterans Homes in Menlo Park and Paramus
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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado is calling for a special legislative committee to be formed to investigate the findings of a recent report by the State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation (SCI) that revealed shocking failures at the veterans homes in Menlo Park and Paramus.
NJDOT Management Asleep at the Controls? –Airport shuttle closed in 2019 – Sign still standing at Route 17 Park & Ride
photo courtesy of Boyd A. Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, add outdated signage to the growing list of complaints about NJDOT’s Park & Ride facility on Route 17 in Ridgewood.
Driver Trapped in Route 17 Early Morning Collision in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick firefighters responded to Route 17 southbound near Dora Avenue, Waldwick early Thursday morning, 10/05, to extricate the driver of a silver colored Honda Fit that had been involved in a two (2) vehicle collision. The victim walked to a waiting Waldwick EMS ambulance after firefighters successfully freed her. A box truck was reported to have been the second vehicle involved in the accident. The Honda was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Waldwick Police investigated the crash.
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Major Uptick in Ransomware Attacks on New Jersey Businesses and Institutions
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment in the past month, there has been an uptick in reported ransomware incidents as threat actors continue to target New Jersey private organizations and the public sector, including school districts and local municipalities. The threat actors exploited security vulnerabilities and misconfigured devices to infiltrate systems and networks and encrypt them with ransomware variants, such as Cl0P, BlackCat, LockBit, and Akira. As a result of the attacks, files were at risk of exfiltration and contained personally identifiable information (PII) of users and customers of the victim organizations.
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Preston Walker Stott of Ridgewood Passes Away at 18
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Ridgewood Nj, we are sad to announce the passing of Preston Walker Stott 18 of Ridgewood on October 3, 2023 .Preston was a senior at Ridgewood High School and a member of the Football team .
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Feeney Funeral Home (232 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church (1 Passaic St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450).
The Ridgewood Arts Foundation Proudly Presents the Following Artists at our Inaugural ARTober Exhibit at The Stable
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation proudly presents the following artists at our inaugural ARTober exhibit at The Stable .
Arthur Maynard the Founding Father of the Ridgewood Art Institute
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute are very proud of our Heritage and our commitment to perpetuate the study of Classic Realism for over 87 years. Our Founding Father, Arthur Maynard studied under Frank DuMond at The Art Students League and brought that wealth of knowledge with him, when he himself became a Master Instructor.
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Saddle River Considering Whether to Continue Sending Middle School Students to Ramsey
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Saddle River NJ, at the September 13, 2023 Saddle River Board of Education Meeting, Special Counsel, Kerri Wright and General Counsel, Matthew Giacobbe presented on why the Board has embarked on a feasibility study, what is contained in such a study, how the process works, and our current middle school contract with Ramsey and possible middle school send/ receive options.
MeWe Doubles-down on its Privacy-first Values Integrating to a Groundbreaking Decentralized Blockchain Technology
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Ridgewood NJ, in September of 2022 MeWe announced plans to become the world’s largest decentralized social media platform. MeWe, a 20-million-user global social network, is doubling down on its values of privacy and putting control in the hands of its users by integrating groundbreaking decentralized technology.
