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Village to Swear in New Council Members January 4th

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Ridgewood NJ, January 4th the Village Council Reorganization Meeting starts 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room of Village Hall . All are invited to attend as we honor Mayor Susan Knudsen for her service to the Village and swear-in and welcome Councilmembers-Elect Evan Weitz and Siobhan Winograd to the Village Council.

Village Council Public Work Session begins at 7:30 p.m.  This is the regularly scheduled Public Work Session for the newly formed Village Council. The public is always invited to attend meetings, both Work Sessions and Public Meetings. In addition, the Village Council meetings are broadcast live on the Village website, and Channel 34 on FiOS. Meetings are also available on YouTube.

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NJ State Police Sends Message of Safety as We Enter New Year

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West Trenton NJ, as 2022 comes to an end and we welcome 2023, the New Jersey State Police would like to remind motorists to drive responsibly and not drink and drive. Safe motor vehicle operation is the first step to ensuring a great holiday for everyone, so if you plan on ushering in the New Year with a toast, plan on having a designated driver or a place to stay.

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The Valley Hospital Welcomes the 4,000th Baby of 2022, A Record for the Hospital

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Photo Caption: On December 28, The Valley Hospital welcomed its 4,000th newborn, a record number of deliveries for the hospital in a single year. Shown here are parents Julio Carpio Huanca and Evelyn Joshua Tejada Rivera of Paterson, with their daughter Dafnne

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that its Center for Childbirth has reached a new milestone, delivering 4,000 newborns in a single year. On December 28, 2022, Valley’s care team welcomed Dafnne, the 4,000th baby, and daughter of Julio Carpio Huanca and Evelyn Joshua Tejada Rivera of Paterson.

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The Science Behind the Marijuana Plant: Important Things to Know

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We live in a day and age where we have all the information of the world right at our fingertips. However, all of these pieces of information are not always correct, especially in this day and age. Misinformation spreads a lot more easily than the truth and a lot of people like to spread misinformation. This is why it is important to stay skeptical in this day and age and ask, is this information the truth or a lie?

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Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School Fencers Show Their Skill at Home and Abroad

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Demarest NJ,  Teen fencers Rebecca Cho, Lavender Lee, and Jane Yu are demonstrating their skill in state, national, and international competition. This fall, these Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School eighth graders successfully competed at several events with the Top Fencing Club, where they work with Coaches Seoung-Woo Lee and Hwanhee (James) Lee.

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New Jersey Department of Health Investigating Possible Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease Cases near the Border of Passaic and Bergen Counties

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Wayne NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a possible cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in residents of neighboring municipalities across Passaic County and Bergen County.

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DOJ sues AmerisourceBergen, Claims distributor helped ignite opioid epidemic

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Newark NJ, in a civil complaint filed today, the Department of Justice alleges that AmerisourceBergen Corp. and two of its subsidiaries, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and Integrated Commercialization Solutions LLC (AmerisourceBergen), collectively one of the country’s largest wholesale pharmaceutical distributors and one of the largest companies in America by revenue, violated the law in connection with the distribution of controlled substances to pharmacies and other customers across the country, contributing to the prescription opioid epidemic.

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Essential Windows Apps for Students

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There is something magical about writing on an app. You can meet your educational goals faster by using them because they reduce the time you spend on tasks, deliver more accurate papers, and improve your concentration. You do not have to struggle with assignments and college life; you can enhance your college experience by using excellent student apps. Apps abound on the internet. It offers a variety of features to make learning easier. You will, however, have a unique experience depending on what app you choose.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of using Mobile In-App Payments

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Online payments are advertised as convenient, secure, and fast. With a few clicks on your mobile device to the payment terminal, money is sent from your credit card to the receiver’s account. It’s almost like magic!

However, mobile payments are a lot more complicated than they seem. Making a payment with your mobile device is convenient and easy, no doubt, yet they can be quite expensive and subject to technological glitches. For instance, if there’s a problem with the host device, mobile payment will not work. Besides, the digital payment industry continues to engage in “format wars.”

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Governor Murphy’s Electrification Mandates for all Homes and Businesses Called Impractical and Unsound for our Electric Grid

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Trenton NJ, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, PJM – the regional electric grid operator – asked 65 million people in 13 states to conserve electricity to prevent rolling blackouts in the area.

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Tips for Increasing Safety, Saving Energy and Saving Money this Winter

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Ridgewood NJ,  if the recent cold snap left you thinking you might not be prepared for this winter, it’s time to take some steps to improve your safety, save energy and save money this season. With increased natural gas rates and other costs rising, don’t put off for tomorrow what can save you money today.

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Welcome to RHS Jamboree 2023… JamboTales!

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Ridgewood NJ, once upon a time, in a Village not very far away, a community came together in an annual Jamboree to make dreams come true to send Ridgewood High School Seniors to college and change lives for generations to come. Through joyful song and spirited dance, the Jamboree parent volunteers, sponsors, & supporters show us that fairy tales do indeed come true.
150+ Avatars of Jamboree will be busy practicing and preparing for JamboTales next month. Meaning of Avatar (in Hindusim) A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.

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New York’s Population Continues to Decline

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New York NY, the latest US Census estimate of the state population, New York  is down more than 2.1% from the 2020 Census number, which is also a bigger drop than any other state over that time. Eighteen other states have seen their populations decline since 2020, including four other Northeast states: Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

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Taking Care of Your Body: 6 Spa Treatments Worth Trying

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Taking care of your body is essential for overall health and well-being. People often neglect these needs while trying to keep up with work, family, and other obligations. But it’s important to make time for self-care so that they can be at their best. One way to do this is by indulging in spa treatments from the comfort of your home or visiting a professional spa. Spa treatments benefit physical and mental health as they can help reduce stress, improve circulation, boost energy, and detoxify your body. This article has taken a look at six spa treatments worth trying – 1인샵, facials, foot soaks, body scrubs, body wraps, and hair treatments. Give them a try and reap the rewards of feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!

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Prominent Epidemiologist and Statistician Says, “both science and public health are broken”

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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Martin Kulldorff is one of the most qualified public health pandemic experts in the United States. To the narrative-shapers, he’s a pariah. As a prominent epidemiologist and statistician, Kulldorff has worked on detecting and monitoring infectious disease outbreaks for two decades. His methods are widely used around the world and by almost every state health department in the United States, as well as by hundreds of people at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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