Posted on August 6, 2019August 5, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Vaccines are not just for kids

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department and the New Jersey Department of Health remind you that your need for immunization doesn’t end when you become an adult. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious diseases.

August represents New Jersey’s Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month, which coincides with the National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a national annual observance to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Millennials say they have “no friends”

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Ridgewood NJ according to VOX.com ,22% of millennials say they have “no friends”, 25% say they don’t even have acquaintances. 30% feel lonely. This is the highest percentage of all the generations surveyed.

Members of the millennial generation are ages 23 to 38. These ought to be prime years of careers taking off and starting families, before joints really begin to ache. Yet as a recent poll and some corresponding research indicate, there’s something missing for many in this generation: companionship.

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Public Library : The Wonders of Microfilm

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Public Library in 2018 the Ridgewood Public Library Foundation graciously funded a new microfilm machine that allows you to easily read newspapers such as the Ridgewood News (1891-2011), the Bergen Record (1970-2013) and more. Ridgewood Public Library welcomes you to stop by to use the reader, whether you’re researching Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary, your family genealogy, sporting events, or local organizations. Any of our Reference Staff are happy to help you discover more about Ridgewood’s past.

Posted on August 4, 2019August 5, 2019 by James — 12 Comments

Ridgewood Village Council Special Public Meeting and Work Session

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Village Council Special Public Meeting

VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2019
7:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act

Posted on August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

PSE&G Offers Some Hot Weather Energy Tips

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Ridgewood NJ, With high temperatures forecasted for today and tomorrow, Public Service Electric & Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, is prepared to meet the demand for additional power and utility crews will be ready to respond to service interruptions should they occur.

“PSE&G continues to monitor our electric system to ensure our infrastructure is functioning normally and continues to supply power to all of our customers. Any system abnormalities are promptly investigated and addressed,” said Paul Toscarelli, PSE&G’s emergency preparedness director. “We have personnel on staff 24/7 and have added more crews in the field to immediately respond to power outages, power quality issues, as well as any public safety issues related to our facilities.”

Posted on August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Newell Brands Maker of Sunbeam, Crock-Pot, Oster, Mr. Coffee, Yankee Candle Leaving New Jersey

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HOBOKEN NJ , Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) today announced the companies decision to move its corporate headquarters from Hoboken to Atlanta, Georgia, in order to facilitate a stronger connection between senior leaders and the operations of the business, and to enhance the company’s culture and sense of community. Three of Newell’s seven operating divisions (Writing, Baby and Food) are based in Atlanta.

A Newell spokesperson said the company has approximately 300 employees in Hoboken currently, and less than 100 — primarily in leadership roles — would be moving South. The company will maintain its E-Commerce division in New Jersey, with all employees staying in Hudson County.

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Eighteen Police Agencies Team Up to Execute “Failing to Appear” Warrants, Make 8 Arrests

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton announced the arrests of eight individuals as a result of a recent Fugitive Task Force operation. The July operation featured participation from 18 different agencies and resulted in multiple leads that may bring the task force closer to satisfying outstanding criminal arrest warrants, in addition to the eight arrests.

Posted on July 31, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — 2 Comments

NJ TRANSIT Offers Rail Service from Secaucus Junction to MetLife Stadium for the Rolling Stones Concert – Thursday, August 1 & Monday, August 5, 2019

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Some customers may experience extended post-concert wait times for return Rail service to Secaucus

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East Rutherford NJ, On Thursday, August 1 and Monday, August 5, NJ TRANSIT will offer Rail and Bus shuttle service to/from MetLife Stadium for the Rolling Stones concert.

Note that all MetLife Stadium rail trips are served via shuttle train to/from Secaucus Junction/Hoboken and Meadowlands Rail Station. There is no direct Rail service to Meadowlands Station from any other rail line or station.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

National Weather Service Issues Air Quality and Heat Advisory

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Ridgewood NJ the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory till 9pm an Air Quality till 11pm this evening for Western Passaic- Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange- Putnam-Rockland.

…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties… Bergen…Essex…Passaic…Union…Hudson. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

The 240th Anniversary of the Raid on Paulus Hook

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New Bridge Landing NJ, All roads lead to New Bridge and in the 18th century this was often the case! Due to its proximity in NJ to NYC and sitting at a strategic crossing on the banks of the Hackensack River, New Bridge Landing would be an active piquet post, HQ for George Washington, an information gathering post and the site of eleven skirmishes and engagements during the American Revolution.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association: it is paramount New Jersey puts a strong tax incentive program in place to attract and retain business

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Business & Industry Association testified today that it is paramount New Jersey puts a strong tax incentive program in place to attract and retain business in order to offset the high cost of doing business in the state.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

President of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey ,”It is time to focus on passing laws which help businesses”

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Trenton NJ, Anthony Russo, president of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ). CIANJ is a statewide business advocacy group, with offices in Rochelle Park and Trenton, representing the interests of more than 900 members from virtually every business sector (manufacturing, hospitality, financial, insurance, academia, healthcare, etc.). CIANJ prides itself in being a leading advocate for a free market economy, because we firmly believe it is through a free market economy that New Jersey thrives in terms of innovation, competition and the creation of private sector jobs.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposures in Ocean County

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Lakewood NJ, The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents about another confirmed case of measles in an Ocean County resident who potentially exposed individuals in Ocean County between July 10 and July 12.

Anyone who visited Congregation Belz, 18 Prague Place, Lakewood, NJ 08701 during the following dates/times may have been exposed to measles:

July 10 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
July 11 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
July 12 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Department is working in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department to identify and notify people who might have been exposed during the time the individual was infectious. For a current list of measles exposures, please visit the Department’s measles page.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Ridgewood Water Reminder Stage II Water Restrictions Remain in Effect.

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Ridgewood Nj, This is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect.

Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. Even numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Sundays only. No irrigation is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Irrigation shall be performed before 10 am or after 6 pm, to limit evaporation.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt : Gottheimer Not Welcome

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Ridgewood NJ, Following the announcement of a primary challenge to Congressman Josh Gottheimer in NJ CD-5, NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt made it clear that Gottheimer couldn’t weasel his way to victory by flipping parties in the right leaning district.

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