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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT : Digital Bill Board Along Route 17 South

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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Newark Democrat Council Member Admits Scheming to Obtain Bribes and Kickbacks and Submitting False Tax Return

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Newark NJ, a member of the Newark Municipal Council and Board of Directors of the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (NCEDC) today admitted scheming to obtain bribes and kickbacks and subscribing to a false personal tax return for 2018, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Senator Michael Testa reminded us we missed National Pizza Day!

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Vineland NJ, Senator Michael Testa reminded us we missed National Pizza Day. National Pizza Day is the perfect time to get that pizza eating game on! Yes, it’s absolutely true! A whole day ,a full 24 happy and delicious hours . The Senator wished everyone a Happy National Pizza Day adding , “I’m glad I got to celebrate my favorite holiday with my brother and partner in public service, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan at my first pizza love, Luca’s in Vineland! Make sure you support your local pizzerias today and always ”

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‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ and Her Husband Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy to Launder $4.5 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency

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Government Seized $3.6 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency Directly Linked to 2016 Hack of Virtual Currency Exchange

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New York NY, two individuals were arrested this morning in Manhattan for an alleged conspiracy to launder cryptocurrency that was stolen during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex, a virtual currency exchange, presently valued at approximately $4.5 billion. Thus far, law enforcement has seized over $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency linked to that hack.

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Acquisition Target :Peloton CEO steps down as the company cuts 2,800 jobs

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Ridgewood NJ, Peloton’s John Foley will be stepping down as CEO. Former Spotify CFO Barry McCarthy will take over the role. Foley will remain on as Executive Chair. Peloton is cutting 2,800 jobs globally, around 20% of its corporate workforce. The company invested heavily in production in 2021 but saw a decrease in demand this year. It has now halted all production of its treadmill and bike products.

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Two Hudson County Men Admit Scheme to use Drones to Smuggle Contraband into Fort Dix Federal Prison

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Jersey City NJ, two Hudson County, New Jersey, men admitted their roles in a conspiracy to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Former Inmate Admits Role in Scheme to Use Drones to Smuggle Contraband into Fort Dix Federal Prison

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Linden NJ, A Union County, man today admitted his role in a scheme to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Only 31% Say Joe Biden Represents Their Views

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Ridgewood NJ, Republican voters overwhelmingly say former President Trump represents their political views, but Democrats are less likely to say the same of President Joe Biden, and independent voters strongly prefer Trump to Biden.

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Senate Passes Bill Nullifying the COVID Vaccine Mandate for Employers

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Washington DC, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday nullifying President Biden’s vaccine mandate on America’s employers, kicking the fight into the House where Republicans are eager to hand the administration a bipartisan rebuke.

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RHS Student Recognized by the Ridgewood Arts Foundation

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Foundation presented its fall grants and scholarships to Master Art Studio, The Ridgewood Historical Society, and RHS student Celina Kim. The foundation supports artists and arts organizations in Ridgewood and surrounding communities. Pictured are two members of Master Art Studio and owner Sasha Robinson; Celina Kim; Joseph Suplicki, president (in tan jacket) and Jeanne Johnson, trustee (in grey jacket) of The Ridgewood Historical Society.  Also pictured are Jeff Nyhuis, RHS Principal, Chris McCullough, District Supervisor for Music and Arts, and Ridgewood Arts Foundation Scholarship Committee member Kristen Plumley. For information about RAF events, including application info for the spring round of grants and scholarships, please visit www.ridgewoodartsfoundation.org.

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Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House Distributes Nearly 200 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Families in Need

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Newark NJ, The Mercy House, a resource and referral center run by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, distributed nearly 200 turkeys to families in need during its annual Thanksgiving giveaway on November 23 at its base in Newark’s Clinton Hill section.

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“Homeless Man Gives His Last $20” GoFundMe Scam Mastermind Admits Role in Conspiracy to Defraud Internet Donors

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Bordentown NJ, a Burlington County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a GoFundMe scheme that collected money from donors on the internet, purportedly to benefit a homeless man, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying a Woman Wanted for Theft at the Vince Lombardi Service Area

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Ridgefield NJ, NJ State Police are seeking public’s Assistance with identifying a woman wanted for stealing a catalytic converter.

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Ridgewood November Election Write-in Votes

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Ridgewood NJ, resident Saurabh Dani posted on Facebook the write-in votes for November election .Write-in votes by the office and tally type ( Saurabh Dani obtained these numbers from the county and posting here as a Ridgewood resident. this information has no relation to the BOE). The write-ins include some residents , Mickey Mouse and former Beatle Paul McCartney .

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Morristown Attorney Sentenced In Illegal Campaign Contribution Scheme

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Morristown NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced that an attorney was sentenced today for her role in a scheme involving illegal use of straw donors to conceal campaign contributions and secure lucrative government contracts for her law firm. 

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