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Electric Vehicles Create New Problems for the Hudson Street Garage in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, as if Ridgewood Hudson street garage does not already have a hole host of problems . Electric cars and gas-powered cars can vary in weight depending on the make and model, but generally speaking, electric cars are often heavier than gas-powered cars. This is because electric cars require heavy batteries to store the energy needed to power the vehicle, whereas gas-powered cars rely on a lighter fuel tank and combustion engine.

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Man Accused of Shooting NJ State Trooper in Paterson Arrested in South Carolina

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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced the arrest of a man charged with opening fire on two on-duty New Jersey State Troopers in Paterson and hitting one, in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 2.

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“It’s all done. We’ve already adjourned.” – Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander strikes back

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Ridgewood NJ, Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd tried to get a few words in prior to the end of Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session, but was quickly shut down by Village Manager Heather Mailander.

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Murphy’s Proposed 2024 Budget Under Fire Over Cuts in Municipal Aid, No Help in Increased Health Care Costs and Pet Pork Projects Handed Out to Favorites

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon said Governor Phil Murphy should explain the nearly $70 million cut to municipal aid that appears in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.

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New Jersey Fish & Wildlife in Partnership with the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation offer two FREE Turkey Hunting and Calling Seminars

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Paramus NJ,  join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Program in partnership with New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for two FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars, introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. Bring your turkey calls and your turkey questions.

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Ridgewood High School DECA Club Achieves Gold Level Recertification for the 2022-2023 School Year

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Ridgewood NJ, the RHS DECA club was one of 461 school-based enterprises achieving Gold Level recertification for the 2022-2023 school year. The enterprise, which has operated for more than 25 years!, will be recognized during DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL, April 21-26, 2023.

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The Spring Open House & Free Classes March 13th-March 17th in Tenafly

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Tenafly NJ, welcome to Open House at The Spring Starting Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17th from 8:30 AM – 7 PM. Enjoy a fun-filled week-long event offering something for everyone.

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Ridgewood is the #4 most expensive city in New Jersey for household bills

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Ridgewood NJ, doxo’s recently released report (2023 U.S. Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout Report) reveals that Americans spend a total of $3.87 trillion annually on household bills. The report also found that, the average American household spends approximately $2,046 a month, or $24,557 per year on the ten most essential household bills.

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NJ State Trooper Shot Near Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. Home in Paterson

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Paterson NJ , the shooting early Thursday that left a New Jersey State Police trooper wounded in the leg occurred in the Paterson neighborhood Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. has called home for decades.

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Queens Man Caught Transporting Four Hundred Pounds of Marijuana for Distribution in Bergen County

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of SHEN WENLENG (DOB: 1/15/1994; single; unemployed) and JIN WUSONG (DOB:10/24/1992; single; unemployed), both of 43-54 159th Street, Flushing, NY, on charges of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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DMR Architects Director of Business Development, Ramon Hache, has resigned to take on the role of CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, DMR Architects Director of Business Development, Ramon Hache, has resigned to take on the role of CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Pushes Shared Services and Several Initiatives Including focus on the Route 17 Bottleneck in His 9th State of the County Address

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Hackensack NJ, on Tuesday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco presented his 9th State of the County Address. In his remarks, Tedesco celebrated the completion of major administrative initiatives including the implementation of Bergen County’s own Emergency Medical Services Ambulatory Unit, the opening of the Bergen County Training Annex at the Law and Public Safety Institute, and the completion of five large-scale park upgrades including the renovations of the Darlington Driving Range and grand opening of the Bergen County Rowing Center in Riverside County Park.

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Ridgewood YMCA Names Former Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M. Hache as New CEO

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood YMCA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon M. Hache Sr. as Chief Executive Officer.

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Four Ridgewood High School Students Finalist for National Merit Scholarship Competition

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Ridgewood NJ, four Ridgewood High school students Kate Minn, Chloe Cho, Lucas Wang and Ethan Holden have advanced to finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, getting them closer to consideration for one of 7,250 scholarships worth nearly $28 million.

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Ridgewood Village Council prepares to do battle with NJ State Historic Preservation Office

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Ridgewood NJ, when informed by Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser Wednesday evening that the NJ State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will control almost every aspect of their plan to develop the Schedler property, Village Council members were visibly perturbed. Especially after Mr. Rutishauser said that a full sized athletic field with artificial turf and permanent lighting would probably not be approved by SHPO.

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