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Ridgewood Guild Hits a Home Run with its First Annual Ridgewood BBQ

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Guild hosted its first annual Ridgewood BBQ and by all accounts the Guild hit it out of the park. The event was held on the beautiful patio at Panico Hair Salon. The event was held on July 25th from 6:30 to 11;00 pm  with over  125 people attending.

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Bringing a New Business to Ridgewood, NJ — Understanding What Makes a Successful Business Idea

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From January 2021 through January 2022, over 5.8 million applications for new businesses were filed, according to Business Formation Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. New Jersey accounted for 177,506 of all new business applications filed nationwide over the same period, the eighth most among states. For those looking to bring a new business to Ridgewood in the near future, understanding the ins and outs of what makes a successful idea is a great place to start — from the needs of the community to a business plan and more. Continue reading Bringing a New Business to Ridgewood, NJ — Understanding What Makes a Successful Business Idea

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East Rutherford Police Distributing FREE Steering Wheel Locks to Borough Residents Due to the Rise in Thefts of Hyundai and Kia Vehicles

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East Rutherford NJ, due to the rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, specifically model years 2011-2021, police agencies have partnered with the Hyundai/KIA motor corporations to assist the East Rutherford  residents in preventing future thefts. These vehicles are being specifically targeted due to an override of the ignition.
Currently there is a software upgrade and in addition to the software upgrade, the Hyundai/KIA Motor Company is distributing FREE steering wheel locks to Borough residents. The locks, which were donated to this agency, are available to residents who own a Hyundai/KIA vehicle that was manufactured between 2011 and 2021, that DO NOT have a push-button start.

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Horse Betting Odds: Understanding the Basics for Wagering Success

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When it comes to horse racing, understanding and analyzing horse betting odds is essential for making informed bets and maximizing your chances of winning. Horse betting odds provide valuable insights into the perceived chances of a horse winning a race and help determine the potential payout. Bettors can make more accurate predictions and enhance their betting strategy by learning how to interpret and the latest betting odds. Remember, though, that horse betting involves an element of luck, so it’s essential to approach it as a form of entertainment rather than a guaranteed source of income. 

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Water Main Breaks at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Upper Boulevard in Ridgewood ,38 Homes without Water

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark,  Ridgewood Water is currently addressing a water main break at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Upper Boulevard. 38 homes are impacted and are without water. Traffic in the area will be disrupted. Crews are working to correct the issue as quickly as possible.

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Rollover on Route 208 North Bound in Fair Lawn Sends Driver to Hospital

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Fair Lawn NJ, a Wednesday afternoon, 07/26, single vehicle rollover crash on Route 208 northbound under Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn resulted in the vehicle’s driver sustaining non-life threatening injuries which required ambulance transport to a nearby hospital. The vehicle was righted and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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Multi-vehicle Crash at the Intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Harrison Avenue in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, Two (2) individuals required ambulance transportation to local hospitals following a late Tuesday afternoon, 07/25, multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Harrison Avenue, Waldwick. Waldwick Police , Waldwick Fire Department , Waldwick EMS, and BLS & ALS units from The Valley Hospital responded to aid victims and mitigate crash debris/fluid spills. Two (2) vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Severe thunderstorms Moved Through Parts of New Jersey Tuesday afternoon and Ridgewood Saw its Fill of Damage !

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood police officers, firefighters, and Emergency Services personnel responded to multiple storm related incidents late Tuesday afternoon, 07/25. Thankfully, no storm related injuries nor reports of significant property damage were reported. However scattered power outages were reported . A downed tree with live electric wires in the 200 block off West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood was the one of the most serious incidents of the dozens reported via 911.

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Music and Art Showcase at West Side Presbyterian Church

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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church has a long history of supporting musicians and artists…now we’re bringing them together on Sunday, July 30 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at a Music and Art Showcase

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Ridgewood High School Roof Needs Repair

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Ridgewood NJ, Long-range facilities plan – the district applied for a ROD grant (Regular Operating District Grants) for the work being done on the Ridgewood High School roof. However, we will not hear if the grant is awarded until the fall, therefore, we are asking the Ridgewood BOE to approve the work being done on the roof as an emergency to ensure that we can still qualify for the grant if awarded.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education is Casting a Wide Net Looking for Candidates for Benjamin Franklin Middle School Principal

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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School principal search is underway. We have cast a wide net to ensure that the best selection for this position. Until the best candidate is selected, current vice principal Greg Wu, who did not apply for the position, will fill the role of Acting Principal.

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TRAFFIC ALERT! LINWOOD AVENUE RIDGEWOOD!

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Thursday July 27th, July 28th, and Monday July 31st 7AM – 5PM
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Ridgewood NJU, Linwood Avenue between North Maple Avenue and Paramus Road will be CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS for road construction.
Detours and traffic officers will be in place. Please follow all detours or plan alternate route.

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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT THURSDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT THURSDAY. The Heat index values up to 103 expected. For portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York. From 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Thursday.

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NJ State Police Divers Recover Upper Saddle River Man’s Body from Lake Hopatcong

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Upper Saddle River NJ, for the second time in a week a body of a man was discovered in Lake Hopatcong.  Police confirm the body of another man was recovered there Tuesday following an overnight search.

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