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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Active shooter incidents are on the rise. Learn how to keep yourself safe if you find yourself in such a situation. This presentation offers new and updated information. Meets Thursday, October 24 at 7pm.
Registration is required.
WORTH-PINKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
91 Warren Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
(201) 445-8078
(CLICK ON SIGN-UP BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER OR GO TO
THE URL SHOWN BELOW THE SIGN-UP BUTTON)
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Hoboken NJ, NY Waterway ferries offer the only traffic-free and hassle-free way to voyage to the Columbus Day Parade, the largest Italian-American celebration of the year, which will march up Fifth Avenue on October 14.
The Columbus Day parade attracts a million spectators and 35,000 marchers each year. Marching school bands, professional musicians, and traditional folk groups will perform from 44th Street to 72nd Street.
Continue reading NY WATERWAY PROVIDES EASY WAY TO DISCOVER NEW YORK THIS COLUMBUS DAY
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NEWARK NJ, A Newark man today admitted possessing heroin that was seized from him at Newark Penn Station, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Jeremy Lorenzo, 30, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty to one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 200 grams of heroin.
Continue reading Newark Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking by train between Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Mahwah NJ, The Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah remains closed until further notice following two coyote attacks over the weekend.
Quoting from the county website, “The Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah is closed until further notice due to a recent Coyote incident. Local residents and park enthusiasts are being asked to avoid hiking until the reservation is deemed ready to reopen. It is also recommended to keep pets indoors. Until such time please enjoy the many other parks and recreation throughout the county. Thank you for your cooperation.”
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Ridgewood NJ, The 16th Annual Genealogy Lock-in is right around the corner, but there’s still time to register. We welcome you to join us for this co-sponsored event with the Genealogical Society of Bergen County. With a small fee, you can spend the evening talking with fellow genealogy enthusiasts, ask the experts your brick wall questions, and learn new research methods at our workshops (Beginner Genealogy, Italian Roundtable, DNA and more!). You’ll also have the opportunity to sit down with one of our genealogy experts and get one-to-one assistance. This after-hours Library event is a unique experience and we hope you can make it. A light supper will be provided. Click here for the registration form: https://docs.wixstatic.com/…/eb7023_bc32556163f243628e552b8…
Any questions, contact Sarah Kiefer at 201-670-5600 x135 or [email protected]
Dear Neighbor:
Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services, (FOREST), conducts one fund drive per year in support of Ridgewood Emergency Services (RES) Volunteer first responders. Ridgewood Emergency Services depends on your generous donation to support its mission to provide the best available emergency medical services and emergency assistance to the residents and guests of the Village of Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT presented local municipalities and community-based transportation groups with their first glimpse at autonomous, self-driving shuttles at the NJ Council on Special Transportation (COST) Expo in Edison. NJ TRANSIT hopes to test the self-driving shuttles as part of a highly innovative pilot program that fills the gap on first and last-mile transit options.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES
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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale begins its 54th season with Dido and Aeneas, by Henry Purcell, under the baton of newly appointed Music Director, Brian Mummert. The performance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Continue reading Ars Musica Chorale begins its 54th season with Dido and Aeneas, by Henry Purcell, at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Fishbein reported that facility projects are starting to be planned for next year. He showed slides of projected bathroom renovations at GWMS and BFMS. The finances will come out of the Capital Fund and perhaps other funds depending on this year’s budget expenditures.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Moves Forward on Massive School Spending Referendum
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Upper Saddle River NJ, at the USR September council meeting questions, were raised concerning the annual municipal audit. Municipalities are required to undergo an audit on a yearly basis. Recommendations are made. These audits are very thorough and stringent. Each municipality’s audit must be reviewed, posted on the municipality’s website and sent to the Department of Community Affairs for their review. Our auditing firm, Lerch, Vinci and Higgins have completed the Borough’s 2018 audit. It can be found on www.usrtoday.org.
Continue reading Upper Saddle River Moves to Sure Up Finances
Frank T. Pallotta, Pallotta for Congress
Mahwah NJ, Josh Gottheimer’s song and dance is a familiar one: high tax states like New Jersey were unfairly penalized by the Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul that capped residents’ ability to deduct their state and local taxes.
Don’t get me wrong: this was the one part of the legislation with which I didn’t fully agree. The other provisions, however, have been a boon to our national economy. Coming from the business community, I understand the competitive disadvantage our American companies faced with a high corporate tax rate, and I thought middle class families deserved more money in their pockets.
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Ridgewood NJ, using US census data Business Insider ranked the 50 most miserable cities in the US. The state with the most miserable cities was California, with 10 in the top 50.
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Ridgewood NJ, its that time of year again, the panic has already begone to set in the annual leave pick up begins October 28th. This years leaf season begins October 28th and ends December 20th. Leaves must be placed curbside only on the dates listed in your area.
The key ingredients of the season are an overabundance of leaves, uncooperative weather, overworked and under-loved Ridgewood crews and of coarse enough summonses issued to make your head spin.
You may continue to bring leaves as well as brush to the Recycling Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Leaves can also be placed in paper biodegradable bags. Bags are available at the Recycling Center on a first-come, first-serve basis. When using bags please place them on the curb area and they will be collected separately.
As the weather is a key component to this operation if changes become necessary it will be posted on the Village of Ridgewood website.
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Mahwah NJ, A woman, and a dog were reportedly injured in separate coyote attacks Saturday afternoon in Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Following the attacks occurring several hours apart, local authorities closed down the county park for the duration of the day.
It is currently not known if the same coyote is responsible for both attacks.
As recently as August, a Mahwah woman was bitten several times by a coyote. She was ultimately able to force the coyote away by striking it with a baseball bat,( https://theridgewoodblog.net/coyote-attacks-women-in-mahwah/ )
Continue reading Coyote Attacks Reported at Ramapo Valley County Reservation
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Ridgewood NJ, Since 1940, the Ward family of Ridgewood, New Jersey has offered the best selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squash in Northern New Jersey.
The pumpkins are very impressive this year, with the best crop in many years!
We have pumpkins to make common Jack-O-Lanterns as well as giant pumpkins, tiny munchkins, and gourds in unusual shapes. We offer mums, cornstalks, haystacks as well as a rotating selection of fall decorations. One of our most popular items is our painted pumpkins featuring cartoons, sports, and Halloween themes. Take an adventure on our new barrel ride, always free for our visitors! And on weekends leading up to Halloween, we offer face painting, goat feedings, and other events. Check our website often for our calendar schedule. Bring your entire family for a fall outing at Ward’s Pumpkin Patch!
552 State RT 17
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Call (845) 313-9831
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
