Posted on April 10, 2019April 11, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

New Jerseyans Feel Overtaxed, Unloved and Dissatisfied With State Government

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Ridgewood NJ, As Tax Day approaches, about eight in ten New Jerseyans feel they pay too much in taxes and are not happy with what the state government is doing about the affordability of living in the Garden State, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, conducted in collaboration with the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA).

Eighty-two percent of residents think they pay too much in taxes for what they get, and large majorities believe the taxes they pay – namely, property taxes (79 percent), the 41.4 cent gas tax (77 percent), and the state income tax (62 percent) – are unfair. Only the sales tax sits well with residents, with over half (58 percent) saying the tax is reasonable.

Posted on April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 10, 2019 : 8:00 P.M.

Village Council Regular Public Meeting

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
APRIL 10, 2019 : 8:00 P.M.

Posted on April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

US Attorney General William Barr ‘reviewing the conduct’ of FBI’s 2016 probe of Trump team Russia contacts

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WASHINGTON DC, according to NBC news Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that he is “reviewing the conduct” of the FBI’s Russia probe during the summer of 2016, and that the Department of Justice inspector general will release a report on the FBI’s use of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act process and other matters in the Russia case in May or June.

Posted on April 8, 2019April 7, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Ben&Jerry’s Free Cone Day Tuesday April 9th from 12-8pm in partner with Ridgecrest Senior Housing

Ben & Jerry Launch "ONE Cheesecake Brownie" Benefiting ONE

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Ridgewood NJ, Ben & Jerry’s of Ridgewood Scoops Out Fun and Free Flavors

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
12:00-8:00pm

104-106 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ryan Savaria has been appointed as Acting Director/Chief of Ridgewood Emergency Services

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Ridgewood NJ, Ryan Savaria has been appointed as Acting Director/Chief of Ridgewood Emergency Services, by Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander. Ryan has volunteered with the Department for the past 25 years and has been an EMT for 23 years. Ryan has served in all the operational and administrative leadership positions, most recently as Deputy Chief.

Posted on April 7, 2019April 6, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Orange & Rockland Emergency Road Work Today on Route 17 in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, Traffic Alert – Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 6:00AM until 2:00PM, Orange & Rockland Electric will be working on their infrastructure that crosses Route 17 in Saddle River. This is a scheduled repair from one of the earlier emergency events that had closed the highway. This project will result in multiple lane closures on both the northbound and southbound sides. At some points, and for short duration’s, all lanes will be closed in both directions while wires are run across the highway. Expect heavy delays in the area.

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

The History of the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary, local historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki will provide a lecture on the critical years between 1865 and 1876. Using maps, documents, and historic panoramic photos, Norris and Suplicki illustrate Ridgewood’s transformation from farm to suburb.

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Wednesdays Strong Winds Whips Up Dust Storm At Apple Ridge

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Strong winds in Upper Saddle River and lack of dust control by Toll Brothers created another environmental violation: dust pollution. Plume of dust covered on Wednesday April 3, 2019 neighboring homes in the vicinity of Apple Ridge former golf course a/k/a “Preserve”. USRPD Police officer Hausch witnessed with me gusts of wind blowing construction dust into my car, his car and all over the neighborhood. At the scene I run also into USR Borough Director James Dougherty who stated that he was only the “middle man” and it wasn’t up to him but up to Boswell to supervise the situation. When I asked him why there were no dust control trucks on this 100 plus acres of desert (btw required by law) he just said “have a nice day” and left the construction scene.

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

State Attorney General’s “Sanctuary State” directive Creates Safe Harbor for Rapists and Murderers

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) called for immediate legislative hearings in response to news of the rape and murder of a New Jersey nanny, Carolina Cano, by an illegal immigrant. This comes in the wake of the State Attorney General’s “Sanctuary State” directive, which when into effect last month:

“A nanny was brutally strangled, raped, and tossed into a New Jersey lake by someone who shouldn’t even have been in the country in the first place,” Pennacchio said. “The administration’s dangerous Sanctuary State policy encourages illegal immigrants to seek harbor within our state’s borders.

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Senate President Steve Sweeney Continues Push for State Health Benefits Plan for all School Employees

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Trenton NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney joined in a panel discussion sponsored by the League of Municipalities for its 27^th Annual Mayors Legislative Day where he discussed the cost-cutting reforms in the “Path to Progress” report, including those that will produce savings and efficiencies for municipalities, school districts and their employees. Senator Sweeney participated as a member of the “Meet the Legislative Leaders” panel discussion.

“The proposals developed by the study commission will deliver savings for state and local government alike,” said Senator Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland). “Municipalities, local school districts and the taxpayers will realize the benefits of the proposals to address soaring pension and benefit costs, hold down property taxes, make government and school districts more efficient, and leverage state assets.”

Posted on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Spring 2019 Special Properties Lifestyle Magazine Celebrates the City of Summit and the Worlds of Travel, Jewelry and Real Estate

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Ridgewood NJ, Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced that the 2019 Spring Issue of Special Properties Lifestyle Magazine will be arriving in subscriber mailboxes this week. The latest issue of the magazine, a partnership between the brokerage and North Jersey Media Group, celebrates the imminent opening of Special Properties’ new Summit, NJ office.

“The latest issue of our magazine brings together captivating stories from the worlds of travel, jewelry and real estate and a particular focus on Summit, NJ and Special Properties’ new office in this Union County enclave,” said Ilija Pavlovic, President and CEO of Special Properties Real Estate Services. “We are pleased to continue to bring our readers the latest in lifestyle and real estate stories, in partnership with North Jersey Media Group, the region’s leading media organization. The magazine reinforces the power of the Special Properties and Christie’s brands and the advantages they bring to those looking to buy or sell a home.”

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

Ars Musica Chorale Presents Gary Thor Wedow Master Class

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RIDGEWOOD NJ,Conductor Gary Thor Wedow will coach a Master Class for Ars Musica Chorale’s Encore Young Artists on Wednesday, May 8th at Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, from 7:00-10:00 pm. Come enjoy an intimate performance of beautiful opera arias sung by our soloists.

The Master Class is open for attendance by all. We encourage avocational choir members, aspiring student singers, and music lovers to attend and enjoy a peek behind the curtain at some of NY and NJ’s most talented musicians. So bring your friends! Light refreshments will be served.

Posted on April 4, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Indian National Wanted for Attempted Murder and Extortion Removed From New Jersey by ICE

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NEWARK NJ, An Indian national removed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) for immigration violations and turned over to Indian authorities is wanted in his home country on attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, extortion, forgery, cheating, theft, abetment use and possession of illegal firearms, and transmission of information by using the internet to form an organized crime syndicate.

Ubaidullah Abdulrashid Radiowala, also known as Obed Radiowala, entered the U.S. illegally. ERO Newark arrested Radiowala on Sept. 20, 2017 in Iselin, New Jersey, and he was later ordered removed to India by an immigration judge. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissed his appeal. He was held in detention by ERO Newark until his removal on April 1, 2019.“This individual’s long list of criminal charges in his home country, including attempted murder, show that he was a danger to the community here in the U.S.,” said John Tsoukaris, field office director, ERO Newark. “The courageous and targeted efforts of our officers show our ongoing commitment to public safety.”

Posted on April 4, 2019April 3, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

New Jersey Coalition for Diverse and Inclusive Schools Proposes”School Choice”

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Trenton NJ, according to a report from the Ridgewood Board of Education , last May, the New Jersey Coalition for Diverse and Inclusive Schools sued New Jersey to desegregate our public schools. Gary Stein, former NJ Supreme Court Justice, chairs this group.

Since the suit, the Coalition and the state have been in settlement talks. Eleven months later, the Coalition is frustrated by the lack of progress and is ready to go back to court. They allege that the state’s school residency requirements are unconstitutional because these regulations lead to school segregation.

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by James — 11 Comments

IMPORTANT UPDATE – RIDGEWOOD TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

IMPORTANT UPDATE – TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

– ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING PREMIUM HANG TAGS

**EFFECTIVE: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019**

• THE TRAIN STATION LOT WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEXT 3-4 MONTHS FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITION OF 35 PARKING SPACES

• DURING THE CONSTRUCTION UP TO 40 PARKING SPACES BE UNAVAILABLE

• YOUR PREMIUM HANG TAG ALLOWS YOU TO PARK IN ALL LOTS. THESE LOTS INCLUDE: HUDSON LOT (YOU MAY PARK IN THE 3 ROWS FARTHEST AWAY FROM BROAD STREET), PROSPECT LOT, CHESTNUT LOT, NORTH WALNUT LOT AND COTTAGE PLACE LOT

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES OR SPACES DESIGNATED AS HUDSON LOT PERMITS ONLY

-ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING METERS OR PARKMOBILE

• IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY PAYING METERS OR USING PARKMOBILE AND CAN’T FIND A PARKING SPACE AT THE TRAIN STATION: ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE COTTAGE PLACE LOT IS AVAILABLE USING KIOSK OR PARKMOBILE

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION
DURING THIS CONSTRUCTION

Village Council Regular Public Meeting

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