The Book On Ridgewood New Jersey

RIDEGWOOD NEW JERSEY

This is the Story of Beautiful Ridgewood, New Jersey as told by the stakeholders & residents that live and love Ridgewood.

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Welcome to the 2022 Annual edition of The Book On® Ridgewood. This indispensable Guide celebrates our town and everything in it…from the boutiques and unique shops, popular restaurants, volunteer and civic organizations to the residents that make up the fabric of our community. Ridgewood is a not so ordinary community filled with extraordinary people. This is the Story of Beautiful Ridgewood, New Jersey as told by the stakeholders & residents that live and love Ridgewood. There’s never been a better time to live in or visit Ridgewood. Over the past year we have welcomed many new businesses, with more planning on opening in 2022. With the abundance of parks and outdoor spaces to the many organizations for every personality, it’s no wonder Ridgewood remains one of the most desirable places to live in all of New Jersey. Be sure to visit our companion website, TheBookOn.com, for additional highlights on the Ridgewood community, things to do, updated resources, businesses to frequent, and more. Or to submit someone or something you’d like to see included in the 2023 edition. The Book On ® is a registered trademark of The Bestselling Book Company * All Rights Reserved All books have been Fearfully & Wonderfully Made in the USA.

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Olive Ferro

Anthony Puzino T

he Ann & Melinda Group

Rosaria Caporrimo

Lia Alter

Alina Nolan

Inna Kazatsky

Alain “Alan” Du Bois De Vroylande Nenet

Susar

Claudia Altinel

Martin “Marty” Aderhold

Rocio “Rosie” Hernandez

Dillian “Dee” Robin Ford

Daniel Lattimore

Peggy Jung

Robert Kaufman

Lori Lettieri

Arlene Sabo

Leila Ahzan

Sonia Williams

Jane Ferlanti

Serda Belekdanian

Liza Musarra

Susan Aedo

Steve Pluchino

Steven “Steve” Rothstein

Antonia “Toni” Hroncich

Ramanuja “Rama” Tanikella

Nasreen Choudhry

Laura French Spada

Cynthia “Cindi” Stadulis

Mary Beth Bandazian

Alexa Coppola

Ellen Kimmerle

Joseph Sarkar

Cristina Colacci

Ghada Abbasi

Victory “Vicki” Cruz

Kathleen “Kathy” Gottschall

Angela Ponticelli

Susan Preziosi

Douglas “Doug” Trainor

Iverem “Eva” Rose

Carol Waldman

Khodr “Sharif” Elatab

Ksenia “Sasha” Petrushin

Edlira Jonusllari

Danielle Rattino

Susan Maemari

Anne-Marie Acosta

Jennifer Serban

Vinod Bangali

Selma Tulkis

Tierra Kirk

Anita Talalaj

Suzy Milazzo

Nicole Trimper

Dikshit “Danny” Shah

Lisa Mayisoglu

Christina Claudio

Brian DuHaime

Iris Shaddow

Karen Lee

Claridania “Clari” Martinez

Jubina “Bina” Sialong

Alex Teran

Eileen Cortese

John Barone

Chantal Peele

Susan Lewis

TaeHoon “Joseph” KOO

Claudia Mora

Victoria Wilkinson

Michael Gimelfarb

Danielle Sariyan

Theresa Druce

REALTY RIDGEWOOD OFFICE

Theresa Druce theresadruce@yahoo.com (201) 264-9008 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

I love my role as the Leader and Coach of Coldwell Banker’s Ridgewood Office. I’m here to help my agents lead exceptional lives. I am personally committed to the Success of my Agents both in their Career in Real Estate and their Overall Happiness.

Olive Ferro

Olive.Ferro@coldwellbankermoves.com (201) 445-9400 office (201) 417-9899 direct

Olive recognizes and values the trust that clients place in her and strives everyday to exceed their expectations. She believes her greatest responsibility is to make sure that her clients will enjoy the process.

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The Ann & Melinda Group contact@annandmelinda.com (201) 445-9400 office (201) 639-3995 direct

Ann and Melinda have lived in Suburban Essex County her entire life and is an expert at all things Ridgewood New Jersey. She has a proven track record for putting the needs of her clients first and turning both buyers and sellers into friends as well as completely satisfied customers.

Rosaria Caporrimo

rosaria.caporrimo@coldwellbankermoves.com (917) 837-1720 mobile (201) 445-9400 x178 direct

Rosaria’s goal is simply to provide you with exceptional service to provide you with the trust and understanding that are so important in all Real Estate transactions. While working together, she will keep you informed and keep your objectives as her main focus. Denise is also a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist.

Anthony Puzino

anthony.puzino@cbrealty.com (201) 647-8255 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

As a member of Coldwell Banker’s Multi-Million Dollar Club, Anthony is considered to be an expert in representing both sellers and buyers of condos, townhouses, co-ops and single family homes in Ridgewood.

Lia

Alter

lia.alter@cbmoves.com (201) 294-3065 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Lia is an agent who’s an expert in the local Ridgewood area, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying or selling real estate in Ridgewood as well as lots of insights about the surrounding areas.

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Alina Nolan

Alina.Nolan@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 615-2494 mobile (201) 445-9400 office (201) 493-2996 direct

Alina is a lifelong resident of North Jersey and has resided in Ridge wood for over 31 years. She believes in having great communication and shares information throughout the entire buying or selling process. She’s been a very active member of the community and service to others has always been a big part of who she is.

Inna Kazatsky

inna.kazatsky@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 873-8551 mobile (201) 445-9400 x211 direct

With over 20 years experience as a full time realtor Inna believes that the personal qualities of a realtor are as integral to a successful real estate transaction as any other factor, She prides herself on delivering consistent support throughout the process.

Claudia Altinel

claudia.altinel@cbrealty.com (201) 606-3803 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Nenet Susar

Nenet.susar@gmail.com (201) 281-2295 mobile (201) 445-9400 x222 direct

Nenet believes your real estate experience should be a positive one, whether you are buying, selling or leasing. She’s committed to providing her clients with timely real estate and market information and delivering excellent service with excellent communication.

Alain “Alan” Du Bois De Vroylande

alan.dubois@cbrealty.com (201) 321-2494 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Alain is true professional that enjoys working with people to help them reach their goals of buying or selling a home in Ridgewood. She’s a long term member of the Ridgewood community that has an amazing network of friends and clients, many of whom. He met as a Ridgewood Merchant and business owner, having owned The Brittany Collection a delightful children’s boutique on Church Street.

Claudia has been in the real estate industry since 2009. Her previous management and sales experience provide her with a great understanding in negotiation and customer service. Her passion for real estate drives her to provide the utmost care and service when assisting her clients find the home that meets their needs.

Martin “Marty” Aderhold

Msaderhold@aol.com (201) 956-0778 mobile (201) 445-9400 x117 direct

Martin “Marty” Bellamy, is an enthusiastic realtor. His love for real estate joins his deep passion for education. Serving as an educator on multiple levels, he is experienced to teach individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a realtor, Doc worked in the Essex County Educational System for over 16 years including teaching in Ridgewood.

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Rocio “Rosie” Hernandez

rosiehernand@yahoo.com

(201) 315-1883 mobile (201) 445-9400 office (201) 493-2988 direct

Rocio has decades of valuable experience as a top Realtor, together with her husband James, She formed “The Konzelmann Team”. They’re a dynamic Team offering deep dedication and commitment whether you’re buying or selling.

Dillian “Dee” Robin Ford

dillian.robinford@gmail.com

(201) 334-8178 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Born and Raised in Northern NJ, Dillian has nearly 10 years of both commercial and residential real estate experience specializing in REO/foreclosures, retail, short sales, investments, flips, in addition to traditional listings and listing experience.

Robert Kaufman

rkaufman.moves@gmail.com (201) 321-8769 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Peggy Jung

peggyjung1953@gmail.com (201) 315-8949 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Facilitating the buying and selling process of your home or investment property with innovative marketing strategies tailored for each market and client is standard. Lourdes goal is to always go beyond her client’s expectations with tenacity, dedication, savvy and insight.

Daniel Lattimore

daniel.lattimore@cbrealty.com (201) 906-3716 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Daniel has 15 years of experience in Ridgewood real estate and has been heavily involved in the community serving on the school board and as a director of a Ridgewood based 501c3 charity.

Robert is a long time Ridgewood resident that completely gets what it’s all about and has a great local network. Whether your plans include buying or selling you’ll find her to be a dedicated, enthusiastic professional, that has a genuine “intuitive sense” when it comes to real estate.

Lori Lettieri

lorilettieri@aol.com (201) 681-6533 mobile (201) 445-9400 office (201) 493-2986 direct

Lori is a seasoned veteran with over 30 years experience, in those years his enthusiasm and excitement for Ridgewood has grown to almost alarming levels. Warning, if you spend any time at all near her, he will get you excited about Ridgewood and all it has to offer.

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Arlene Sabo

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury • Arlene.Sabo@cbmoves.com

(845) 300-0162 mobile (845) 634-0400 office (845) 300-0162 direct

Arlene is one of the constant top producers in the Ridgewood office. She’s been a full time real estate agent since 1985. She keeps informed of new real estate trends by regularly attending classes and conven tions. Always 100% customer satisfaction with full service marketing and win, win negotiations complimented by old-fashioned values.

Leila Ahzan

Leila.Ahzan@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 736-7396 mobile (201) 445-9400 x257 direct

Leila has been a real estate agent, first in New York City and now in the Ridgewood and West Essex area, for over 17 years. She has an extensive knowledge of the area and is known for going above and beyond for her clients. Buyers and sellers appreciate her strong attention to detail. She is committed to making every transaction a successful, smooth, and enjoyable. She’s a relocation specialist and she speaks Spanish fluently.

Serda Belekdanian

Jane Ferlanti

Broker Sales Associate

Jane.Ferlanti@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 452-8601 mobile (201) 445-9400 x301 direct

Jane has lived in Ridgewood since 1991, she joined the real estate team that sold her the home she lives in because had the best experience imaginable. Clients fortunate enough to have her as their agent are guaranteed to be met with the same enthusiasm and professionalism.

Serda.Belekdanian@coldwellbankermoves.com (201) 446-8006 mobile • (201) 445-9400 office

Purchasing or selling your home can be one of your biggest financial and emotional decisions with long term impact to you and your family. Fareena has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, where she’s built trusting relationships with clients through understanding their needs, providing customized solutions with personalized service. We believe you’ll find her dedication, resourcefulness and integrity very helpful throughout the process of buying, selling or renting.

Sonia Williams

Sonia.Williams@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 693-1620 mobile (201) 445-9400 x162 direct

Sonia is a longtime resident of neighboring GlenRidge and puts her experience in the home furnishings and fashion industries as a buyer and vice president of product development to work for you. She has a creative outlook and an eye for a property’s unique potential, and shares that insight with her clients.

Liza Musarra

liza.musarra@coldwellbankermoves.com

(201) 803-8702 mobile (201) 445-9400 x170 direct

Liza is happy to work for you as your professional sales associate, using her expertise as a full time Realtor for over 30 years, to help you buy, sell or lease the home of your choice.

REALTY RIDGEWOOD OFFICE TEAM BIOS

Susan Aedo

susan.aedo@cbrealty.com

(201) 856-7739 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Susan is a seasoned veteran with 20 years of experience in Ridgewood real estate, also a lifelong resident that graduated from Ridgewood High School and has enjoyed a wonderful life in this amazing community.

Steve Pluchino

stevepluchino@gmail.com

(201) 723-7794 mobile (201) 493-2999 direct

Steve grew up in Glen Ridge and has invested her life in this area and knows it very well. She brings energy, enthusiasm and excitement to the process of buying or selling a Ridgewood home.smooth, and enjoyable. She’s a relocation specialist and she speaks Spanish fluently.

Steven “Steve” Rothstein

steve.rothstein@cbmoves.com

(201) 505-1116 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

As an agent who’s an expert in this local area coupled with the tools that Realogy maintains, Dominick provides knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate in Ridgewood. All real estate mar kets are different, so you need someone like Steven that you can trust for up-to-date information.

Antonia “Toni” Hroncich

Antonia.Hroncich@coldwellbankermoves.com (201) 906-6229 mobile (201) 445-9400 x265 direct

Antonia believes her personal and professional success is root ed in modeling a “do your best attitude” and communicating a compelling, realistic vision of achievable success. As an agent with expertise in several areas, She brings a wealth of knowledge about buying and selling Ridgewood real estate.

Ramanuja “Rama” Tanikella

rama.tanikella@cbmoves.com (201) 771-3685 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Ramanuja has been a licensed realtor since 1986. She believes the most important part of her job is listening to clients, understanding their needs and helping them achieve their goals of either selling or buying a home successfully, happily and with a minimum of stress and anxiety.

Nasreen Choudhry

nasreen.choudhry@cbrealty.com (201) 362-5005 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Nasreen has been a licensed realtor since 1996 and has been extremely successful in no small part due to her attention to detail, her knowledge of the process and her experience and love of the township of Ridgewood.

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Laura French Spada

frenchspada@gmail.com

(201) 739-6536 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Laura, a northern NJ native, is a tireless worker, dedicated to helping his clients leverage technology and benefit from his understanding of the market while having an overall experience that is both memorable and enjoyable.

Cynthia “Cindi” Stadulis

cary317@aol.com (201) 747-3916 mobile (201) 445-9400 office (201) 493-2993 direct

Cynthia has been a licensed agent since 1979, during more than thirty years in the real estate field he has had experience in nearly every aspect of the business, including a leadership role in representing the interests of residents and owners before local officials at various municipal and county forums. He has both lived and worked in Ridgewood for many years.

Mary Beth Bandazian

Marybeth.OHara@coldwellbankermoves.com (201) 248-1339 mobile (201) 445-9400 x208 direct

Mary Beth has residential real estate experience specializing in REO/foreclosures, retail, short sales, investments, flips, in addition to traditional listings and listing experience.

Alexa Coppola

alexa.coppola@cbmoves.com

(201) 906-6202 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Alexa is committed to helping clients buy and sell homes in Ridgewood New Jersey. Through his dedication and hard work you’ll be able to leverage his robust network of friends and family in the area. He’ll make sure that you get the outcomes you want and enjoy the process.

Ellen Kimmerle

ellen.kimmerle@cbmoves.com (201) 445-9400 office (201) 774-5748 direct

Ellen is another one of the stars in our Ridgewood office, her energy, enthusiasm and excitement for all things Ridgewood New Jer sey is unmatched. If you value great communication and service you’ll be happy you decided to work with Sharonda.

Joseph Sarkar

Branch Vice President, Broker Manager joseph.sarkar@cbmoves.com (201) 906-3255 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Joseph is a proven professional that has been helping clients to navigate the buying and selling process in Ridgewood New Jersey for many years. Excellent communication and a sincere desire to listen and understand the needs and wants of the people he works with.

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Cristina Colacci

cristina.colacci@cbmoves.com (201) 273-4195 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Cristina is an experienced professional with a thirst for specialized knowledge and the strong desire to learn and become more valuable in the marketplace. Some of her certifications include Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Short Sales Foreclosure Resource (SFR)

Ghada Abbasi

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury ghada@njrealestate.com (201) 407-6630 mobile (201) 493-2969 direct

Ghada is a seasoned veteran with a knack for helping buyers and sellers reach their goals. She has an amazing local network and pays careful attention to every detail while maintaining her client’s wishes and getting them the results they desire.

Angela Ponticelli

Askangelapont@yahoo.com (201) 970-7077 mobile (201) 493-4066 direct

Kathleen “Kathy” Gottschall

kathygottschall@gmail.com

(201) 788-3467 mobile (201) 445-9400 x102 direct

Kathleen knows the local community and has a great network. He’ll utilize all of the latest marketing tools including social media and networking to help you navigate the Ridgewood market.

Angela is a seasoned professional with a growing list of very happy clients. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish and has experience in every aspect of Ridgewood real estate including representing buyers and sellers as well as the rental market.

Susan Preziosi

Victory “Vicki” Cruz

(201) 445-9400 office (201) 493-2972 direct

Victory is an enthusiastic member of the Melody Kettle and Associates Team in the Ridgewood office and has a wealth of local experience and a wonderful talent for exceeding the expectations of both buyers and sellers.

susandwp@aol.com (201) 264-5177 mobile (201) 634-3913 direct

Susan is an agent who’s an expert in this local area, She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling Ridgewood real estate. When it’s time to move, she will advertise and promote your home and handle every detail through closing.

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Douglas “Doug” Trainor

Doug@DTrainor.com

(201) 314-8933 mobile (201) 445-9400 x232 direct

Douglas is a top member of our team that has been very successful helping both buyers and sellers to reach their goals. Being multilingual allows her to easily assist clients that benefit from her ability to speak English, Italian and Spanish fluently.

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“Eva” Rose

eva.rose@cbrealty.com (718) 490-9813 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Eva is another top professional that has an amazing track record for finding the right buyers for the right sellers and the right homes for the right buyers. Her local network is extensive and as a long term resident, she really knows the area and is connected to the people in the community.

Ksenia

Khodr “Sharif” Elatab realtor4you@aol.com (973) 423-0014 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Khodr is an expert in the local area, he brings a wealth of knowledge on local communities, current market conditions, and the home buying and selling process. He strives to provide exceptional service every step of the way, so you will have a real estate experience that exceeds your expectations.

“Sasha” Petrushin

sasha.petrushin@cbrealty.com (718) 759-7388 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Ksenia is an expert in all areas of real estate. She has a successful track record working for both buyers and seller in Ridgewood and all throughout Essex County. Known for her professionalism and dedication to excellence as well as client centered service.

Carol Waldman

carol.waldman@cbmoves.com (646) 591-7931 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Carol is an outstanding member of our team. She has specialized knowledge on both sides of the sales process and marketing experience that helps her to utilize and leverage technology as well as navigating social media. Tuscany is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish fluently.

Edlira Jonusllari

edlira.jonusllari@cbrealty.com (973) 330-7756 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Edlira is a true professional with an incredible work ethic and attention to detail. He knows the local community and the surrounding areas very well and has one of the best smiles in the business. Whether you’re buying, selling or trying to rent, he can help you every step of the way.

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Danielle Rattino

danielle.rattino@cbrealty.com

(845) 304-2717 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Danielle is an expert in the local area that utilizes her marketing experience and network to assist clients in the buying or selling process. Great communication and attention to detail is a foundational piece of her success in the marketplace.

Susan Maemari

susan.maemari@cbrealty.com (973) 652-1414 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Susan is an experienced veteran that absolutely loves Ridgewood and has had incredible success in helping clients to buy and sell homes here. With a great local network and an advertising and marketing flair you’ll be in great hands if you’re working with Janet.

Vinod Bangali

vinod.bangali@cbrealty.com (201) 879-9019 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Jennifer Serban

jennifer.serban@cbrealty.com (201) 564-4464 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Jennifer has consistently been a top agent in the Ridgewood and West Essex areas since 1978, She has invaluable knowledge of her marketplace and an extensive background in marketing and computer technology, that combined with her high princi pals and keen negotiating skills make her an extremely valuable Realtor to have on your side.

Vinod is a seasoned veteran with a fantastic track record and a lengthy history of success for his clients. He has considerable expertise in every aspect of real estate and provides great service throughout every stage of the process.

Anne-Marie Acosta

annemarie.acosta@cbrealty.com (201) 376-9077 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Anne-Marie is a 30 year resident of Ridgewood and a licensed Realtor since 1998, She’s uniquely qualified to provide the information and expertise to facilitate a successful transaction. Her time and energy is devoted to her clients’ needs and concerns which always come first.

Selma Tulkis

selma.tulkis@cbrealty.com (201) 230-2053 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Selma is a 30 year resident of Ridgewood and a licensed Realtor since 1998, She’s uniquely qualified to provide the information and expertise to facilitate a successful transaction. Her time and energy is devoted to her clients’ needs and concerns which always come first.

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Tierra Kirk

tierra.kirk@cbrealty.com

(201) 916-2855 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Tierra is a true professional and one of our most enthusiastic team members. She looks forward to using her marketing and advertising skills to help you buy or sell a home in Ridgewood.

Anita Talalaj

anita.talalaj@cbrealty.com (201) 562-0952 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Anita is an outstanding member of our team. She has specialized knowledge on both sides of the sales process and marketing experience that helps her to utilize and leverage technology as well as navigating social media.

Dikshit “Danny” Shah

danny.shah@cbrealty.com (201) 993-7206 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Nicole Trimper

nicole.trimper@cbrealty.com

(201) 445-9400 office (201) 350-8530 direct

Nicole is a true professional with an incredible work ethic and attention to detail. He knows the local community and the surrounding areas very well and has a great understanding of marketing and social media. Whether you’re buying, selling or trying to rent, he can help you every step of the way.

Suzy Milazzo

suzy.milazzo@cbmoves.com (201) 421-1062 mobile (201) 445-9400 office

Suzy is a top producer and experienced professional that’s committed to providing real estate expertise and up-to-date market information to her clients. Licensed in 2008, she has been heavily involved in the local community and has a great network. She’s a Girl Scouts Troop Leader! :-)

Danny is a true professional and a great team member. He’s got lots of marketing and advertising experience and has been successful helping buyers and sellers as well as those looking to rent. He’s also bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.

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Christina Claudio

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Christina is a top professional and a great member of our team capable of helping you buy or sell a Ridgewood home as well as extensive experience for those seeking to rent.

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Brian is a seasoned professional and a top member of our team. He has expertise in helping clients buy and sell their homes as well as extensive local knowledge and a great network for those looking to rent.

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Iris is an experienced veteran that brings a wealth of business, finance and tax law experience to the closing table. Together with his beloved wife Susan make up the Konzelmann team. It’s easy to see that James is focused on serving his clients and helping them every step of the way.

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With 10 years real estate experience Karen has developed a broad knowledge of residential communities, as a general contractor he built and refurbished numerous homes in Essex County which helps him to lend insight into understanding the condition of a home and what it would take to make certain repairs or improvements.

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Claridania worked as a school and family counselor before becoming a Realtor in 1994. This background enables her to be an empathetic listener who brings a high level of care and concern to each of her clients. She established herself as a top producer and has been consistently named to the New Jersey Association of Realtors Million Dollar Sales Club and the Circle of Excellence.

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Claudia Mora

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Michael is a top professional and a great member of our team that really loves what she does. She can help you find the perfect home or sell the home you currently have. Julie is a great listener and will pay careful attention to what’s most important to you.

Yadira worked as a school and family counselor before becoming a Realtor in 1994. This background enables her to be an empathetic listener who brings a high level of care and concern to each of her clients. She established herself as a top producer and has been consistently named to the New Jersey Association of Realtors Million Dollar Sales Club and the Circle of Excellence.

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Michael Scali

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Lisa worked as a school and family counselor before becoming a Realtor in 1994. This background enables her to be an empathetic listener who brings a high level of care and concern to each of her clients. She established herself as a top producer and has been consistently named to the New Jersey Association of Realtors Million Dollar Sales Club and the Circle of Excellence.

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Linda Aktar

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Catherine is a top professional and an expert in helping clients to buy or sell their homes. He has an extensive network and business and marketing experience that allows him to leverage technology and social media to market or find your home.

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Barbara Nudelman

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Barbara is a great team member and a true professional with a positive, helpful attitude and mindset which makes him a great partner for buying or selling a home. He’s a great resource for answers about the process, innovative marketing strategies and neighborhood information. He’ll support you through the closing and beyond.

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Tami Trobiano

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Jenny is a top member of our team and a true professional that is dedicated to helping his clients be successful in buying or selling their homes. He speaks English and Spanish fluently and has a great knowledge of the local community as well as outstanding marketing and advertising skills.

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RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP HISTORY

– NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.

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RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP HISTORY

Introduction

Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958, reflecting an increase of 22 (+0.1%) from the 24,936 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 784 (+3.2%) from the 24,152 counted in the 1990 Census. Ridgewood is a suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan.

Ridgewood was ranked 26th in Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” in 2011.

The borough has been one of the state’s highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Ridgewood residents had a median household income of $162,011, ranked 7th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475

History

The Village of Ridgewood wasn’t organized as a separate municipality until 1876. By then, the settlement we call Ridgewood was almost two centuries old. The land that Ridgewood occupies was originally a hunting and fishing ground of the Lenni Lenape Indians that became a part of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam founded in 1624. Forty years later, the British captured New Amsterdam and renamed it New York.

After New Amsterdam became British, King Charles 2nd gave New Jersey to Sir Carteret and Lord Berkeley, two of his most loyal supporters. In 1674, Lord Berkeley needed money to finish his mansion in London, and sold his half of the colony to two Quakers. New Jersey was then divided into the Province of East Jersey owned by Sir Carteret and the Quaker Province of West Jersey. In 1687, the East Jersey Proprietors granted several hundred acres in Bergen County to Isaac Kingsland. Johannes Van Emburgh bought some of this land in 1698. The area was then known as Hoachas (now Ho Ho Kus) and as Paramus by 1725.

After the Revolution, the settlement had grown to about 20 families and was known as Godwinville, after a war hero. However, Godwinville was never a separate municipality. The entire northwest corner of Bergen County was a large municipality known as Franklin Township formed in 1771 from a section of Saddle River Township. Within Franklin Township, there were numerous unincorporated settlements such as Godwinville.

In 1848, the Patterson and Ramapo Railroad was completed providing Godwinville with easy access to New York City. In 1853, Samuel Dayton bought the Van Emburgh estate and with the idea of establishing a suburb. Cornelia Dayton renamed Godwinville “Ridgewood” to attract buyers from the city. The population exploded from several hundred in 1850 to over 1,200 by the time of the centennial. Ridgewood built its own school but was still a part of Franklin Township. The population doubled again by the turn of the century.

On March 30, 1876, Ridgewood finally became a separate Township. Actually, Ridgewood was fifteen years ahead of the rest of the state. It wasn’t until the early 1890s that New Jersey adopted legislation requiring each municipality to establish a Board of Education and fund all public schools with a municipal-wide property tax. In just a few months in 1894, numerous settlements with schools incorporated as separate municipalities. Twenty-eight municipalities were incorporated in Bergen County alone. Part of Ridgewood Township went to the new Borough of Midland Park and another part went to the new Borough of Glen Rock.

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RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP HISTORY

At the same time, Ridgewood changed its municipal form of government from a Township to a Village. However, to this day the school system is still officially known as the “Ridgewood Township Board of Education”.

Almost all of the 1894 municipalities were incorporated as Boroughs, the most common plan of municipal government in New Jersey. In a Borough, the governing body consists of six Council Members and a directly elected Mayor who acts as the chief executive.

Ridgewood was one of the few municipalities that incorporated as a “Village.”

In this rare form of local government, the public elected five trustees who selected one of their members as Village President to preside over the meetings. There was no Mayor. The Village plan proved unsuccessful because it lacked clearly defined management responsibilities.

During this period, the Trustees organized the village departments and planned a civic center just west of the train station. However, the civic center was defeated in 1909 and the Village built a municipal building and firehouse at Hudson and Broad streets. This remained as the municipal complex until 1955 when the Village purchased the Elk lodge built in 1928 on North Maple Avenue and converted it into the current Village Hall.

In 1911, Ridgewood reorganized for a second time adopting the Commissioner plan of municipal government, but retaining the name “Village”. The municipality was divided into three departments – Public Safety, Finance and Public Works. The voters elected three Commissioners who each had full executive authority over one of the departments. The Commissioners also selected one of their members as Mayor to preside over the meetings, but the Mayor had no executive power other than as a Commissioner of one of the departments. At the time, the Commissioner form was considered as a reform, but today few municipalities retain this plan. Each department tends to become a fiefdom and is too dependent on the management skills of its Commissioner.

In 1970, Ridgewood recognized the need to professionalize municipal management and adopted the more modern Faulkner Act Council-Manager plan. Under this form, the public elects five Council Members who act as a Board of Directors. Their principle responsibility is to hire and oversee a professional Village Manager who has full executive power for all departments. The Council also selects one of its members as Mayor who presides over the meetings but has no executive authority.

Historical locations

Ridgewood is home to the following locations on the National Register of Historic Places:

• Ackerman House (222 Doremus Avenue) - 222 Doremus Avenue (added 1983) was constructed by Johannes and Jemima Ackerman c. 1787 on their 72-acre (29 ha) property and remained in the Ackerman family until the 1920s.

• Ackerman House (252 Lincoln Avenue) - 252 Lincoln Avenue (added 1983) is a stone house constructed c. 1810 and named for either David or John Ackerman.

• David Ackerman House - 415 East Saddle River Road (added 1983).

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RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP HISTORY

• Ackerman-Van Emburgh House - 789 East Glen Avenue (added 1983) was built c. 1785 by John Ackerman and purchased by the Van Embergh family in 1816.

• Archibald-Vroom House - 160 East Ridgewood Avenue (added 1984).

• Beech Street School - 49 Cottage Place (added 1998).

• Paramus Reformed Church Historic District - Bounded by Franklin Turnpike, Route 17, Saddle River, south side of cemetery and Glen Avenue (added 1975). The Old Paramus Reformed Church was established in 1725, though the current building dates to 1800. During the Revolutionary War, the church was used for several years by the Continental Army, and in 1778 it was the site of the court-martial of General Charles Lee.

• Rathbone-Zabriskie House - 570 North Maple Avenue (added 1983).

• Ridgewood Station - Garber Square (added 1984).

• Van Dien House - 627 Grove Street (added 1983).

• Vanderbeck House - 249 Prospect Street (added 1983).

• Westervelt-Cameron House - 26 East Glen Avenue (added 1983), constructed c. 1767 by John R. Westervelt.

• Historic Graydon Pool — Located at the corner of North Maple Ave & Linwood Ave Ridgewood’s neighborhoods include:

Downtown — The central business district of Ridgewood, “Town” is centered on East Ridgewood Avenue. This area is home to the most iconic buildings in Ridgewood, such as the Wilsey building and the Moore Building.

Scrabbletown — Located between East Glen Avenue, Franklin Turnpike, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.

The Old Country Club — Located between Goffle Road, Rock Road, Lincoln Avenue and Godwin Avenue. It is near the Midland Park border.

The Heights — Area on and to the west of Ridgewood’s highest point, an unnamed ridge known for its skyline views of New York City.

Upper Ridgewood — Located north of West Glen Avenue and west of the NJ Transit Main Line tracks.

Salem Ridge — Located East of Route 17.

Floral Park — Located between Grove Street, South Pleasant, East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Street.

Brookside

The Lawns — A loosely defined area in southern Ridgewood surrounding Hawes Elementary School.

We are not makers of history. We are made by history.

– MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR

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RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP HISTORY

The beautiful Village of Ridgewood New Jersey is a suburb of New York City located in North West Bergen County with a population of 25,068. It is well known for its charm and robust modern amenities, this highly sought after community offers something for everyone. Ridgewood can boast of its excellent schools, bustling downtown, gorgeous parks and recreational spaces as well as easy commuting options to NYC by accessing the NJ Transit rail system. Ridgewood is a true walkable suburb with lots of amazing restaurants and inspiring retailers that make shopping an enjoyable experience. It is considered to be one of the best places to live in New Jersey setting the standard for excellent schools, a bustling downtown, a true neighborhood with lovely homes in a beautifully planned community that is both safe and close knit with friendly people and many wonderful traditions. This gorgeous village has it all, the residents are cheerful and down to earth. The average highs and lows for July temperatures are 85.5 and 64.5 and the average highs and lows for January temperatures are 37.7 and 19.5 degrees.

Just moved to the Hawes section of town and we love it here! Great neighborhood and everyone is super down to earth. A lot of young families. Walking distance to the saddle river bike path, duck pond, and hiking trails through ridgewood’s wildscapes.

Great schools, variety of activities for kids, safe neighborhood, people who get involved to make sure our village remains a special place. Variety of restaurants, coffee shops, ice-cream parlors, supermarkets, etc. Easy access to NYC, nearby-shopping malls and movie theaters.

Ridgewood, New Jersey real estate is highly sought after by those looking for an upscale suburban lifestyle with easy access to New York City. The village has a population of about 25,000, ranks among the most prestigious and naturally beautiful suburbs in New Jersey, and is home to world-class elementary schools. It offers beautiful skyline views of downtown Manhat tan, while providing residents the chance to live in the many charming and gracious properties available within our Ridgewood, NJ real estate market.

This gorgeous village has it all, the residents are cheerful and down to earth and seem to be celebrating life in unique style. Regardless of which Ridgewood neighborhood you’re in, it’s walking distance to something fun, walking distance to the saddle river bike path, the duck pond, stunning hiking trails and unique places to enjoy nature.

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RIDGEWOOD REAL ESTATE 411

Ridgewood’s neighborhoods all have great schools, a variety of activities for young and old, kid friendly with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops , ice cream parlors, movie theaters, supermarkets and more.

RIDGEWOOD’S NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUDE:

Downtown — The central business district of Ridgewood, “Town” is centered on East Ridgewood Avenue. This area is home to the most iconic buildings in Ridgewood, such as the Wilsey building and the Moore Building.

Scrabbletown — Located between East Glen Avenue, Franklin Turnpike, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.

The Old Country Club — Located between Goffle Road, Rock Road, Lincoln Avenue and Godwin Avenue. It is near the Midland Park border. The Heights — Area on and to the west of Ridgewood’s highest point, an unnamed ridge known for its skyline views of New York City.

Upper Ridgewood — Located north of West Glen Avenue and west of the NJ Transit Main Line tracks.

Salem Ridge — Located East of Route 17.

Floral Park — Located between Grove Street, South Pleasant, East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Street. Brookside

The Lawns — A loosely defined area in southern Ridgewood surrounding Hawes Elementary School.

The 2010 United States census counted 24,958 people, 8,456 households, and 6,756 families in the village. The population density was 4,339.0 per square mile (1,675.3/km2). There were 8,743 housing units at an average density of 1,520.0 per square mile (586.9/km2). The racial makeup was 82.21% (20,518) White, 1.59% (398) Black or African American, 0.06% (16) Native American, 12.99% (3,242) Asian, 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander, 1.06% (265) from other races, and 2.06% (515) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.27% (1,316) of the population. Of the 8,456

In Ridgewood having a kitchen or a back yard feels so redundant.

households, 45.4% had children under the age of 18; 69.1% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 20.1% were non-families. Of all households, 17.4% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.34.

30.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.1 males.

Same-sex couples headed 38 households in 2010, an increase from the 22 counted in 2000.

The Census Bureau’s 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $143,229 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,530) and the median family income was $172,825 (+/- $9,197). Males had a median income of $111,510 (+/- $12,513) versus $77,651 (+/- $9,008) for females. The per capita income for the village was $67,560 (+/- $3,740). About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Ridgewood New Jersey Real Estate Data reflects that 78% of residents own their homes while 22% are renting. The median home value in Ridgewood is $763,300 while the National average is just $217,500 making the average home worth between 3 and 4 times the value compared to the home values throughout the U.S. The rental market in Ridgewood is also very strong with the median rent coming in at $2,026 compared to the national

average of $1,062. In 2021 Niche.com ranked Ridgewood as #1 for Best Suburbs to live in New Jersey out of 414, #3 for Best Places to Live in New Jersey out of 647 and #6 for Best Suburbs to raise a family in New Jersey out of 415.

Ridgewood New Jersey is significantly safer and has lower crime in each and every category that’s measured nationwide making it an ideal community to live and raise a family. Education levels are also extremely high, with 3 times the national average having advanced degrees (Master’s Degree or higher.)

Two times the national average have a bachelor’s degree and 11% reporting that they have at least some college or an associates degree. Median Household Income is also 3 times the national average at $184,355 compare to $62,843 The U.S average household income reported. The median income reported for individuals in Ridgewood is more than twice the national average at $78,589 compared to $31,133

RIDGEWOOD REAL ESTATE 411

RIDGEWOOD REAL ESTATE 411

Ridgewood is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under Council-Manager plan B, as implemented on July 1, 1970, by direct petition. The village is one of 42 municipalities (of the 565) statewide governed under this form. The governing body is comprised of five council members who are responsible to hire and oversee a professional Village Manager who has full executive power for all departments. The government consists of five council members, with all positions elected at-large in nonpartisan elections to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election in even-numbered years on the second Tuesday in May. At a reorganization meeting held on July 1 after newly elected council members take office, the council chooses a mayor and deputy mayor from among its members for two-year terms, with the mayor

I think people who lead well are really good at negotiating and finding the middle ground. Negotiating and bringing people together isn’t always easy. I would say that in terms of challenges, when you get people that are so firm in their resolve not to move forward, that can sometimes make it difficult, but most people are willing to compromise to find a way. I always think that’s the best approach and that’s the sign of a good leader. I believe in always treating everyone with respect and giving them an opportunity to be heard.

Ridgewood residents and stakeholders are amazing people, they get involved, attending meetings and bringing their ideas and energy to finding ways to make improvements as well as making sure that Ridgewood is preserved for future generations as the Village that we know and love—a small home town with a suburban setting and thriving central business district that needs to continue to evolve and flourish.

— Mayor Susan Knudsen

presiding over Council meetings, but without any executive authority. The Village Council appoints a Village Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Village, to handle personnel, citizen inquiries and complaints, and to handle the administrative duties of the Village. The Village Council passes local laws, makes appointments to various Boards and Committees, and awards various contracts for purchases of goods and services used by the Village. They also review, amend, and adopt the annual

Q: Why couldn’t the spaghetti vote in this district?

A: He was an impasta.

budget for the Village prepared by the Village Manager and Chief Financial Officer. As of 2020, members of the Ridgewood Village Council are Mayor Susan Knudsen (term on council ends 2022), Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon (2022), President Pro-Tempore Bernadette Walsh (2020), Pamela Perron (2024) and Lorraine Reyenolds (2024)

MAYOR’S CORNER

Mayor Susan Knudsen sknudsen@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5500

Council Representative to the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee, Inc. Village of Ridgewood’s Representative to the Bergen County League of Municipalities Council Representative to the Ridgewood Board of Education Council Representative to the Historic Preservation Commission Representative to the Library Board of Trustees Council Representative to the Ridgewood Community Access Network.

Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon msedon@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5500

Council Representative to the Green Team Advisory Committee Council Representative to the Shade Tree Commission Council Liaison to the Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board Council Liaison to the Ridgewood Arts Council

Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh bwalsh@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5500

Council Representative to the Field Committee of the Village of Ridgewood Council Representative to the Ridgewood Board of Education Council Representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board Council Representative to the Stigma Free Task Force Council Representative to the Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee

Councilwoman Pamela Perron pperron@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5500

Council Representative to the Green Ridgewood Committee Council Representative to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Council Representative to the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Committee Council Representative to the Central Business District Advisory Committee

Councilwoman Lorraine Reynolds lreynolds@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5500

Council Representative to the Project Pride Committee Council Representative to the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee Council Liaison to the NJ Future Committee

The Mission of the Ridgewood Police Department is to ensure the safety, security and the highest quality of life for all members of our community, along with those who work within and/or visit Ridgewood. It is also our mission to provide the highest level of police services based upon best practices, high ethical and professional standards in partnership with our community.

Police Chief 201-670-5594

• jluthcke@ridgewoodnj.net

The Ridgewood Police Department is a dynamic, full-service police organization committed to providing the highest level of service and protection to the Village of Ridgewood. Each of our police professionals is dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. At the forefront of our efforts is our philosophy of community policing and citizen safety. We practice community-based policing and value our partnerships with citizens, merchants and community organizations.

We believe that no matter what you’re trying to accomplish, you can do it better with shared thinking. By becoming partners with us and sharing those ideas, you become a real part of our team and serve to improve the overall quality of our community. Open communication with our citizens is encouraged and we actively seek your enthusiastic community involvement in working toward our number one priority of making the Village a safer place. The Ridgewood Police Department is dedicated to promoting professionalism, service and trust to the community and leadership for other law enforcement agencies. In this spirit, the Ridgewood Police Department is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

It is my desire that through this website you will be better informed about upcoming police/community events, community crime trends, and the many services and opportunities our agency provides. The Ridgewood Police Department will remain dedicated to identifying existing and emerging needs and to developing problem-solving solutions to address them. Together, we will find opportunities and solutions to enhance our quality of life.

MAYOR

Chief Luthcke

Chief Jacqueline Luthcke started her career with the Ridgewood Police Department in 1996 as a patrol officer in the Patrol Services Bureau. While she was a Patrol Officer, she was assigned to the Community Policing Unit and Detective Bureaus for some time, and had oversight of the property-evidence function. In 2000, Chief Luthcke was appointed as the Department’s second Accreditation Manager. Chief Luthcke successfully led her department through five re-accreditations and Manager, including being awarded as a Flagship Agency and a Meritorious award.

Chief Luthcke was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 and Lieutenant in 2008, while assigned as a Supervisory Officer of a Patrol Squad and simultaneously overseeing the accreditation process and performed various administrative functions. Chief Luthcke was promoted to Captain in 2010 and was in charge of all patrol and administrative functions until she was, again promoted to Chief of Police in July, 2016.

Chief Luthcke is the past President of the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition and was given the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Coalition. Chief Luthcke has been a CALEA Assessor since 2004, and is a Team Leader within the New Jersey program. Jacqueline holds a BA Degree in Sociology/Criminology from Ohio University where she graduated with honors. She is a graduate of the West Point Command and Leadership course run by the New Jersey State Association Chief’s of Police where she graduated top in class and received the Chief Harry Wilde Academic Achievement Award.

Chief Luthcke is actively involved in many of the community organizations such as the Community Relations Advisory Board, the Interfaith Ministry and the Community Alliance. Chief Luthcke also hold the honor of being promoted as Ridgewood Police Department’s first female Chief of Police. Chief Luthcke is only the second female Chief in the County of Bergen, being promoted only months after her friend and colleague Chief Cathy Madalone of Bergenfield Police Department.

SUPERVISORS

Lieutenant Glenn Ender #178 Patrol Division • gender@ridgewoodnj.net

Lieutenant Todd Harris #158 Patrol Division • tharris@ridgewoodnj.net

Lieutenant Heath James #174 Patrol Division • hjames@ridgewoodnj.net

Lieutenant Brian Pullman #133 Patrol Division • bpullman@ridgewoodnj.net

Sergeant Peter Bolten #177 Patrol Division • pbolten@ridgewoodnj.net

Sergeant John Chuck #139 Traffic Safety Bureau • jchuck@ridgewoodnj.net

Sergeant Sal D’Amico #127 Patrol Division • sdamico@ridgewoonj.net

Sergeant Kyle Finch #135 Patrol Division • kfinch@ridgewoodnj.net

Sergeant Michael Lembo #107 Patrol Division • mlembo@ridgewoonj.net

OFFICERS

P.O. Sean Amoruso #124

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • samoruso@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Shane Broglia #136

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • sbroglia@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Douglas Busche #159

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • dbusche@ridgewoodnj.net

Det. Jeffrey Casson #106

Detective - Investigative Division • jcasson@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Douglas Christopher #401

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • dchristopher@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Stephen Cummings #142

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • scummings@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Patrick Daly #406

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • pdaly@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Joseph DiBenedetto #151

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • jdibenedetto@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Brandon Donnelly #170

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • bdonnelly@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Colin Donnelly #138

Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • cdonnelly@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Patrick Elwood #176 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • pelwood@ridgewoodnj.net

Det. Douglas Henky #169

Detective - Investigative Division • dhenky@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Michael Karcher #102 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • mkarcher@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Jeffery Kay #128 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • jkay@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Keith Killion Jr. #126 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • kdkillion@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Paul Knapp #155 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • pknapp@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Jack Knudsen #168 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • jknudsen@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Zachary Knudsen #402 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • zknudsen@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Michael McDermott #137 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • mmcdermott@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Kevin McKeon #117 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • kmckeon@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Kyle Monton #108 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • kmonton@ridgewoodnj.net

Det. Anthony Mormino #152

Juv. Detective / SRO - Investigative Division • amormino@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Christopher Mormino #101 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • cmormino@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Hector Perez #405 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • hperez@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Kyle Scarpa #149 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • kmscarpa@ridgewoodnj.net

Det. Steven Shortway #156 Detective - Investigative Division • sshortway@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Raymond Tarino #179 Patrol Officer – Traffic Safety Bureau • rtarino@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Miguel Torres-Lopez #404 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • mtorreslopez@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. Rosario Vaccarella #130 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • rvaccarella@ridgewoodnj.net

P.O. John A. Ward #143 Patrol Officer - Patrol Division • jaward@ridgewoodnj.net P.O. Joseph Youngberg #110

Patrol Officer – Investigative Division • jyoungberg@ridgewoodnj.net

Det. Peter Youngberg #105

Detective - Investigative Division • pyoungberg@ridgewoodnj.net

RIDGEWOOD’S FINEST: YOUR RIDGEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ridgewood Fire Headquarters

201 East Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.4225

Engine Company 31 311 West Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Administration Office: Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Chief: James Van Goor

Administrative Secretary: Patti Herman Administration Office 201.444.8822

Fire Prevention Office: Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Fire Official: John Young

Administrative Secretary: Dolores Tomei

MAYOR • POLICE • FIRE • AMBULANCE

Fire Prevention Office 201.444.7898

FF. Dave Kelly

FF. Brian Kelly

FF. Dan Kostro

FF. Vincent Krug

Administrative Assistant Patti Herman

FIRE OFFICERS:

Captain Chris DuFlocq

Captain Greg Hillerman

Captain Scott Schmidt

Lt. Brendan Corcoran

Lt. John Judge

Lt. Michael Kakolewski

Lt. Joseph Koonce

Lt. Justin O’Connor

Lt. Harvey Weber

Lt./Fire Official John Young

FIREFIGHTERS:

FF. John Baughman

FF. Matthew Bombace

FF. Tim Bombace

FF. Paul Brennan

FF. Greg Corcoran

FF. Scott Cornell

FF. Anthony Dinice

FF. Chris Eidschun

FF. Joseph Ferraro

FF. Michael Ferraro

FF. Kurt Harba

FF. Jason Jacoby

FF. James Kakolewski

FF. Jason Kane

FF. Oscar Martinez

FF. Michael McLaughlin

FF. Matthew Musicant

FF. Brian Peacock

FF. Matthew Ramge

FF. Michael Rohrman

FF. Thomas Shortway

FF. Daniel Steen

FF. Chris Wolfstirn

FF. Hank Van Wageningen

FF. Jordan Zales

DEPARTMENT HISTORY

FIRE STATIONS – PAST AND PRESENT

Since its inception in 1897, the Ridgewood Fire Dept. has built five fire stations. Ridgewood’s first station, Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, was built on Hudson Street and served the Village between 1897 and 1910.

During a period of rapid residential development in the 1890’s, residents on the east side of the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook pressed for additional firefighting services. They formed the Eagle Hose Co. No. 1 in January, 1900, and laid the cornerstone for the Village’s second fire station at 19 Circle Avenue on September 21, 1902. This building remained in use until it was demolished in 1940.

The third facility and second Hudson Street Station was built as a municipal complex, housing both the fire and police departments and the municipal and district court. The building was completed in 1911 and remained in service as Fire Headquarters until July 30, 1993. It was razed three months later.

Administration: Chief James Van Goor

In response to residents’ concerns after a serious fire in the mid 1940’s and to better serve the west side of town, Engine Company No. 31 was established in 1947. Located at 311 West Glen Avenue, the structure is a renovated barn which houses an apparatus room, offices, and living quarters for firefighters. This fire station has served the Village for half its firefighting history.

The Village’s fifth fire station and current department headquarters is located at 201 E. Glen Avenue. This facility has been operational since June 1, 1992 and serves as quarters for the officers and men of Engine Company No. 35, Ladder Company No. 36, and Rescue Company No. 42. The building also houses the administrative offices, the Fire Prevention Bureau, and auxiliary apparatus.

DEFINITION, VISION, MISSION, PRINCIPLES

DEFINITION

Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.

VISION

Emergency management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.

MISSION

Emergency Management protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activitiesnecessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.

PRINCIPLES

Emergency Management must be:

1. COMPREHENSIVE

Emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.

2. PROGRESSIVE

Emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.

3. RISK-DRIVEN

Emergency managers use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.

4. INTEGRATED

Emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.

5. COLLABORATIVE

Emergency managers create and sustain broad and sincere Relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a Team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.

6. COORDINATED

Emergency managers synchronize the activities of all relevant Stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.

7. FLEXIBLE

Emergency managers use creative and innovative approaches in solving Disaster challenges.

8. PROFESSIONAL

Emergency managers value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.

LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM

The Village of Ridgewood maintains a Lightning Detection System at several athletic fields throughout the village. The system is managed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and governed by the Athletic Fields and Recreational Facilities Use Policy as established by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fields Use Committee and the Board of Education.

An effective lightning safety program is dependent on cooperation by field users, as well as properly functioning technology. We realize compliance with the Lightning Detection System will increase once residents and other users of our facilities understand how the system works and what to do when there is a threat of lightning.

OEM and the Fields Use Committee are providing this summary about the Lightning Detection System to educate the public about the system and current policies.

Current Locations with Lightning Detection System

• Ridgewood High School/Stevens Field

• Veterans Field

• Maple Field

• Benjamin Franklin Middle School

• Somerville School

• Hawes School

• George Washington Middle School/Citizens’ Field

• Habernickel Park

• Kenilworth Field

• Brookside Field

• Glen School

Contact

Jeremy Kleiman – Emergency Management Coordinator jkleiman@ridgewoodnj.net

Brian Pullman – Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator bpullman@ridgewoodnj.net

Kevin Scarpa – Technology Officer kscarpa@ridgewoodnj.net

Peter Coti – Planning Officer pcoti@ridgewoodnj.net

Written inquiries can be mailed to:

Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management 131 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood NJ, 07450

Jeff Voigt

Councilman jvoigt@ridgewoodnj.net

Council Liaison to the Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Baard

• Council Representative to the Project Pride Committee

• Council Representative to the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee

• Council Representative to the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Committee

Ridgewood TV has hundreds of videos on its YouTube channel. WORK ZONE CAM - The Work Zone Cam updates every 30 minutes with a new image.

RIDGEWOOD REACH INFORMATION

Donna Jackson

Clerk’s Office Deputy Village Clerk djackson@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 205

Thomas M Yotka Building Department Director Building Department Construction Code Official tyotka@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 281

Christopher Rutishauser Engineering Department Village Engineer crutishauser@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 239

Nancy A. Bigos

Recreation

Director of Parks and Recreation nbigos@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5560

Dawn Cetrulo

Health Department Health Officer/Director dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net (201)-670-5500 ext: 245

Beth Spinato Manager’s Office Administrative Clerk bspinato@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 203

Heather Mailander

Village Manager’s Office Village Manager\Village Clerk hmailander@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 203

Dylan Hansen Manager’s Office CGCIO dhansen@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 276

Janet Fricke Manager’s Office Assistant to the Village Manager jfricke@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 204

Candice Fitzpatrick

Parks and Shade Tree Office Assistant cfitzpatrick@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5565

Anthony Rinaldi Jr Assessor tjrinaldi@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5500 ext: 220

MAYOR • POLICE • FIRE • AMBULANCE

MAYOR • POLICE • FIRE • AMBULANCE

Jim Alexander (born 1935), documentary photographer, photojournalist and activist.

Elizabeth Akers Allen (1832-1911), poet and journalist.

Joe Antonacci (born 1960), boxing ring announcer and emcee.

David Baas (born 1981), offensive lineman who played for the New York Giants.

Adam Badeau (1831–1895), Union Army Brevet Brigadier General and author.

Robert T. Bakker (born 1945), paleontologist, whose research helped support the theory that some dinosaurs were warm-blooded.

MC Paul Barman (born 1974), rapper.

Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr (1831–1919), British novelist.

Guy Benson (born 1985), conservative talk radio personality who has been a Fox News contributor.

Dale Berra (born 1956), former MLB player who primarily played as an infielder from 1977 to 1987 and is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.

Andy Blitz (born 1971), comedian, writer, producer and actor best known for his sketch comedy and writing work on the late-night talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Jeffrey Blitz, Rocket Science.

Jim Bouton (1939-2019), former Major League Baseball pitcher who wrote the tell-all book Ball Four.

Phillip Bush (born 1961), classical pianist, with a career focusing primarily on chamber music and contemporary classical music.

Brenda Buttner (1961-2017), senior business correspondent and host of Bulls & Bears on the Fox News Channel.

John Chester Buttre (1821-1893), steel-plate engraver and lithographer, responsible for some 3,000 engraved portraits of American political, naval and military personalities.

Martha Byrne (born 1969), actress who performed on Broadway as a child in Annie and as an adult in the role of Lily Walsh in As the World Turns.

Peter Carlisle (born 1952), Mayor of Honolulu.

Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev (born 1957), writer, art historian and curator who was the Artistic Director of dOCUMENTA (13).

Harlan Coben (born 1962), The New York Times best-selling author of Promise Me, Tell No One and No Second Chance.

Tabatha Coffey (born 1967), contestant (and Fan Favorite winner) on season one of Bravo’s Shear Genius and host of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover.

Leonard A. Cole (born 1933), dentist, political scientist and expert on bioterrorism and terror medicine.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Jerry Coleman (1924–2014), former second baseman for the New York Yankees, baseball sportscaster.

Anne Donovan (born 1961), three-time basketball All-American at Old Dominion University and three-time Olympic team member. Ranked #8 on the Sports Illustrated list of The 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures.

Kelly Conheeney (born 1991), soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL.

Christopher J. Connors (born 1956), politician who represents the 9th Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate.

Paul M. Cook (born 1924), founder and CEO of Raychem, a chemical manufacturing company that reached $2 billion in annual revenue.

Martin Courtney (born 1985), musician, singer, member of American indie rock band Real Estate (band).

Megan Crane (born c.1973), novelist.

Andy Daly (born 1971), actor, comedian, and writer best known for starring as Forrest MacNeil on the Comedy Central series Review.

Toshiko D’Elia (born 1930), masters athletics long-distance runner.

Charles L. Drake (1924-1997), geologist who was Professor of Geology at Dartmouth College.

Gerry Duggan, (born 1974), comic book writer.

Fred DuVal (born 1954), businessman, civic leader and author who is vice president of Clean Energy Fuels and was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee in the 2014 Arizona gubernatorial election.

W. Cary Edwards (1944–2010), former member of the New Jersey General Assembly who served as New Jersey Attorney General from 1986 to 1989.

Niles Eldredge (born 1943), paleontologist.

Jeff Feagles (born 1966), Punter for the National Football League New York Giants.

Meghan Daum (born 1970), author who writes for the Los Angeles Times.

Barbara Demick, author of Nothing to Envy.

Todd Demsey (born 1972), professional golfer.

Fairleigh Dickinson Jr. (1919–1996), member of the New Jersey Senate from 1968 to 1971 who sponsored the 1969 legislation that created the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission.

Mike Ferguson (born 1970), politician who served as member of the United States House of Representatives representing New Jersey’s 7th congressional district from 2001 to 2009.

Josh Flitter (born 1994) child actor who appeared in Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective.

Ray Forrest (1916–1999), pioneering TV announcer, host and news broadcaster from the early TV era.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Varian Fry (1907–1967), journalist who helped save 2,000 to 4,000 anti-Nazi and Jewish refugees from persecution and deportation in Vichy France during The Holocaust, most notably the French artist Marc Chagall.

Louis Gambaccini (1931–2018), transportation official who served as General Manager of the Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) rail system and as the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation.

Bill Geist (born 1945), correspondent on CBS News Sunday Morning.

Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976), editor and co-founder of Esquire magazine.

John P. Ginty (born 1965), financial data analyst and politician who was a candidate in 2006 for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

Gina Glantz (born c.1943), political strategist, campaign manager, field director and consultant.

Abraham Godwin (1724-1777), one of the first settlers of the area around Ridgewood.

Abraham Godwin (1763-1835), Brigadier General in the War of 1812, for whom Godwinville was named.

Abraham Godwin Jr. (1791-1849), worked to name part of ranklin as Godwinville.

Roger Curtis Green (1932–2009), archaeologist of South Pacific civilizations.

Joe Harasymiak (born 1986), head coach for the Maine Black Bears football team.

Elizabeth Hawes (1903-1971), clothing designer, outspoken critic of the fashion industry, and champion of ready to wear and people’s right to have the clothes they desired, rather than the clothes dictated to be fashionable.

Daniel Henninger (born 1945/46), The Wall Street Journal columnist.

Jason Heyward (born 1989), outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.

Sonny Igoe (1923–2012), jazz drummer.

Cosmo Jarvis (born 1989), singer-songwriter.

Frankie Jonas (born 2000), actor who was a voice actor in the film Ponyo and a recurring character in the television series Jonas.

Margaret Juntwait (1957–2015), the voice of the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts.

Jay Kennedy (1956–2007), editor and writer who joined King Features Syndicate in 1988 as deputy comics editor and was named as editor-in-chief in 1997.

Walter M. D. Kern (born 1937), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1978 to 1990, where he represented the 40th Legislative District.

Grace Kim (born 1968), former professional tennis player.

Peter S. Kim (born c. 1957), president of Merck Research Laboratories.

Richard Kollmar (1910–1971), stage, radio, film and television actor, television personality and Broadway producer.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Younghoe Koo (born 1994), NFL kicker who has played for the Atlanta Falcons.

Bowie Kuhn (1926–2007), Commissioner of Baseball from 1969 to 1984. L.A. Beast (born 1984 as Kevin Strahle), competitive eater.

Jeffrey M. Lacker (born 1955), President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Mike Laga (born 1960), Major League Baseball player from 1982 to 1990.

John Lantigua (born 1947), journalist and crime novelist who has won the Pulitzer Prize and Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for his investigative reporting on Latin American issues.

Robert Sean Leonard (born 1969), Tony Award-winning actor, current regular in TV series House.

Cornelis Lievense (1890-1949), Dutch businessman who ran several import/export companies in the United States from the 1920s through the 1940s.

Alfred Lutter (born 1962), actor and consultant born here, best known for his performances in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and The Bad News Bears.

David Madden (born 1981), founder and executive director of both the National History Bee and the National History Bowl who was a 19-day champion on Jeopardy!

Paul Mara (born 1979), National Hockey League defenceman who has played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers.

Marion Clyde McCarroll (1891-1977), writer and journalist who was the first woman issued a press pass by the New York Stock Exchange and also penned the “Advice for the Lovelorn, a nationally syndicated column, after she inherited it from Dorothy Dix.

Major Thomas B. McGuire Jr. (1920–1945), the second-leading air ace in World War II, who was killed in action on January 7, 1945, and awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. McGuire Air Force Base is named in his memory.

Julia Meade (1925–2016), film and stage actress who was a frequent pitch person in live commercials in the early days of television in the 1950s, most notably on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Michael Mercurio (born 1972), actor who has appeared in film, theatre, and television, often portraying psychologically disturbed characters.

Matt Mondanile (born 1985), guitarist, singer and songwriter.

Martha MacCallum (born 1964), news anchor on Fox News Channel.

Herbert F. Maddalene (born 1932), architect who was a partner in the firm of Genovese & Maddalene.

Elisabeth Moore (1876-1959), tennis player who won the singles title at the U.S. Championships on four occasions and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971.

Richard Muenz (born 1948), actor and baritone singer best known for his theatrical work.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Frankie Muniz (born 1985), actor.

Helen Nearing (1904-1995), author and advocate of simple living.

Pete Nelson (born 1962), master treehouse builder, author and host of the Animal Planet television show Treehouse Masters.

Kim Ng (born 1968), Senior Vice-President for Baseball Operations with Major League Baseball.

Buddy Nielsen (born 1984), singer of the rock band Senses Fail.

Tom Nolan, publisher of Golf World.

Jeffrey Nordling (born 1962), actor, who has appeared in the series Dirt and 24.

Helen O’Bannon (1939–1988), economist who served as the Secretary of Public Welfare for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

John Joseph O’Hara (born 1946), auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

Patti O’Reilly (born 1968), former professional tennis player.

Evanka Osmak (born 1980), sports anchor for Rogers Sportsnet.

Richard and Joan Ostling (born 1940 and 1939–2009 respectively), co-authors of Mormon America: The Power and the Promise.

Nikki Phillips (born 1987), American-born Polish soccer defender and midfielder, who has played with FC Kansas City in the National Women’s Soccer League and for the Poland national team.

Jack Pitney (1963-2010), marketing executive with BMW as vice president of marketing, where he played a major role in convincing company leadership to go ahead with distribution of the MINI in the United States, despite concerns that car buyers there would not buy cars that small given the popularity of sport utility vehicles.

Cassie Ramone (born 1986) and Katy Goodman of the indie rock band Vivian Girls.

William Remington (1917–1954), accused Soviet spy convicted of perjury.

Amanda Renee, romance novelist.

Chico Resch (born 1948), hockey sportscaster and former NHL goalie who lived in the village when he played for the New Jersey Devils.

Bobby Richardson (born 1935), former second baseman for the New York Yankees.

Nelson Riddle (1921–1985), musician and arranger for various artists such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Eric S. Rosengren (born 1957), President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Marge Roukema (1929–2014), politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Henry Rowan (1923-2015), engineer and philanthropist, for whom Rowan University was renamed, after he made a $100 million donation to the school.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Bob Sall (1908-1974), racecar driver who drove in the 1935 Indianapolis 500 and was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1992.

Scottie Scheffler (born 1996), professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

David Schenker (born 1968), diplomat who has served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

Kieran Scott (born 1974), author of Private and I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader.

Bob Sebra (born 1961), MLB player for the Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Irving Selikoff (1915-1992), physician and medical researcher who in the 1960s established a link between the inhalation of asbestos particles and lung-related ailments, whose work is largely responsible for the regulation of asbestos.

Jordin Sparks (born 1989), American Idol winner, lived here as a child while her father played with the Giants.

Phillippi Sparks (born 1969), former NFL cornerback who played most of his career with the New York Giants.

Michael Springer (born 1979), former MLL player.

Ali Stroker (born 1987), actress and singer who is the first actress who needs a wheelchair for mobility known to have appeared on a Broadway stage.

Wayne Tippit (1932–2009), character actor who appeared in Melrose Place and lived in Ridgewood until 1990.

Sub Urban (born 1999), singer, songwriter and producer best known for his song “Cradles”.

Casper Van Dien (born 1968), actor, Starship Troopers, Sleepy Hollow. Van Dien Avenue is named for his great-great-grandfather.

Don Van Natta Jr. (born 1964), journalist and writer who has been an investigative reporter for ESPN and had been an investigative correspondent at The New York Times, where he was a member of two teams that won Pulitzer Prizes.

David Van Tieghem (born 1955), percussionist, composer and sound designer.

Melinda Wagner (born 1957), composer, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize in music.

Ayelet Waldman (born 1964), Israeli-American novelist and essayist, who has written seven mystery novels in the series The Mommy-Track Mysteries and four other novels.

Bill Ward (1919–1998), cartoonist notable as a good girl artist and creator of the risqué comics character Torchy.

Douglas Watt (1914–2009), theater critic for the Daily News.

Bill Wielechowski (born 1967), member of the Alaska Senate, representing the J District since 2006.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

Brian Williams (born 1959), journalist.

George Witte, poet and book editor.

Michael Zegen (born 1979), actor best known for his role as Joel Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

NOTABLE NEIGHBORS

CH a PTER 5 RIDGEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION (GARDENS

TOO)

“ The best time to a plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

GRAYDON PARK, located on the corner of Linwood and North Maple Avenues, includes a beach park pool, baseball field, soccer field, and roller rink. Graydon Park offers a hockey court, skateboard park, basketball courts, swimming, ice-skating, picnic area, shuffleboard, children’s playground, shelter, and restrooms. To find all that Graydon Pool has to offer—Google Graydon Pool website.

VETERANS FIELD, located at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Northern and Parkway next to the library and police station, includes four baseball and softball fields, as well as a bandshell offering free concerts. The Ridgewood High School baseball team plays its home games here. Veteran’s field is home to softball fields, hardball fields, multipurpose fields, running track, fitness circuit, amphitheater, open play area, and restrooms.

CITIZENS PARK, located across the street from George Washington Middle School, (the corner of Godwin Avenue and North Monroe Street. Citizen’s Park) includes two baseball fields and a soccer field. The hill is often used in the winter for sledding. softball field, multipurpose field, a small sided softball field, an open play area, benches and gardens.

RIDGEWOOD WILD DUCK POND, part of Bergen’s Saddle River County Park, is located on East Ridgewood Avenue between Paramus Road and Pershing Avenue. Amenities include circular path with bench seating around duck pond, picnic pavilion, additional picnic areas, children’s playground, fenced-in dog park, restroom facilities and entrance to a 6-mile, multi-use bike & pedestrian pathway. This pathway connects Ridgewood Duck Pond with five other areas along the Saddle River County Park: Glen Rock, Fair

Lawn, Paramus, Rochelle Park and Saddle Brook. Fishing (NJ state license required) and ice skating are allowed at pond when conditions permit. The water is treated with certain chemicals, however, and swimming is strictly prohibited..

DUNHAM TRAIL

Located between Grove Street and Spring Avenue along the Ho Ho Kus brook and the public service right-of-way. Dunham Trail is one of the Village wildscape areas.

ON DUNHAM TRAIL LOOK FOR:

Sycamores and a wild cherry tree with shiny gray bark. Triassic Sandstone, like that used to build Manhattan’s brownstones. A linden tree wrapped in Poison Ivy rope. Springtime Dogtooth Violets, False Solomon’s Seal, Spring Beauties, Yellow Primroses, Pink Japanese Knotweed, and the biggest patch of Canadian Mayflowers in Ridgewood.

GROVE PARK

Located on the south side of Grove Street, just west of the Saddle River. This is one of Ridgewood’s wildscape areas, which include nature trails for walking. In the 32 acres of beech forest and field that make up Grove Park, you will find: Spring flowers that bloom between April and May before they disappear when the shade thickens. The tulip poplars are the tallest and straightest trees in the wooded area.

You can look for the honeycombs located on top of the bee tree. Turkey Tails and fungi can be found on fallen logs.

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

KINGS POND PARK

Located off Lakeview Drive by the Midland Park border. Kings Pond Park offers a natural wildlife area, ice-skating, when permitted, and nature trails for walking. Kings Pond and Gypsy Pond offer a great variety of birds and mammal life.

In the parks you can also find: Large glacial rocks at Park entrance are Canadian Shield Boulders. Along the railroad track, wild azalea (pinxter) bloom. Bracket fern and fiddleheads abound in the woods. Ducks, Canada Geese and over 40 species of birds live here. Wild garlic and mustard are abundant. The general depth of the ponds is about 3 feet.

LEUNING PARK

Located on the corner of Northern Parkway and Meadowbrook Avenue. Leuning Parks offers an open play area.

IRENE HABERNICKEL FAMILY PARK

Located at 1037 Hillcrest Road in the northern most corner of the Village, this ten-acre park property has an abundance of mature trees. These trees help to define various areas of the property. This special park property offers an opportunity for both passive and active recreation through the balance of wide open space, ball fields, natural areas, and a one-acre pond.

In the development stage; plans are to revive the dam and bridge area, install a children’s playground, multi-purpose fields, several walking trails and an arboretum complete with gardens. This new park is soon to include nature programs as well as other passive opportunities as wildlife prevail such as mammals, reptiles and assorted birds.

PARKS

MAPLE PARK

Located on the corner of Meadowbrook Avenue and Northern Parkway. Maple Park offers one of Ridgewood wildscape areas as There is nothing so American as our national parks. The scenery and the wildlife are native. The fundamental idea behind the parks is native. It is, in brief, that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us. The parks stand as the outward symbol of the great human principle.

well as a community garden (Link to community garden page), part of the fitness trail (link to the parcourse fitness circuit page), benches, flowers, and nature trails. A regulation turf field hosts soccer, lacross and softball year round.

On the west and east banks of the Ho-Ho-Kus brook between Graydon Pool and Meadowbrook Avenue.

In Maple Park, look for: A 70-year-old wisteria tree. One of the largest stands of red cedar in this part of New Jersey. A Porcupine (Sweet Gum) Tree.

A half dozen of different varieties of fern. Fig-leaf magnolias with thin graceful leaves. An herb garden. On the east side of the brook, delicate grasses, berry bushes, and wild flowers that attract butterflies and birds of many descriptions.

NORTH ROAD PARK

Located on North Road, off of Glen Avenue east of Route 17. This is a natural wildlife area.

PLEASANT PARK

Located at the end of Stevens Avenue, behind Hawes School. Pleasant Park also offers one of the Village’s wildscape areas.

Pleasant Park offers a natural wildlife area, which includes:Fallen “nurse” logs, nourishing many insects, lichens, ferns and fungi.Green beggar ticks, jewelweed, ragweed, and purple loosestrife, all in the late summer.

Quaking aspen trees, with flat leaf stems (petioles) that quiver in the breeze.

– J FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

– JANE JACOBS

New York ferns and lady ferns. Grape vines. Sassafras or “mitten” trees, whose name comes from the shape of the leaf. A tree trunk shaped like a giraffe. A wide variety of birds reside in this wooded community, which makes for excellent bird watching.

SCHEDLER PROPERTY

This recent open space purchase is located between Route 17 and West Saddle River Road with development plans yet to be determined.

OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS

There are 2 off-leash dog parks in Ridgewood, and 103 more nearby. Visit BringFido.com to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

RIDGEWOOD BARK PARK

257 E Ridgewood Ave

This fun off-leash dog park is located near a duck pond and playground. Fully fenced with separate small dog area, toys, and agility equipment. (201) 336-7275 for more information.

TWINNEY POND PARK

Located at the north end of Red Birch Court. Twinney pond offers a wildlife area, nature trails and ice-skating.

At Twinney Pond Park, this three foot deep kettle pond created by glaciers, you can see the following: Sunfish as they sweep clean spots on the pond floor to make nests. Shaggy Birches, Pin Oaks, and Locust Trees. Veronica, they look like tiny orchids on the ground. Button Bushes that will produce white pompoms this summer. Dragonflies, with clear wings outspread, and

The more successfully a city mingles everyday diversity of uses and users in its everyday streets, the more successfully, casually (and economically) its people thereby enliven and support well-located parks that can thus give back grace and delight to their neighborhoods instead of vacuity.

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

Damsel Flies, with wings swept back and colored. The life cycle of a tadpole. Ice skating when the weather and ice permits.

MEMORIAL PARK AT VAN NESTE SQUARE

Located at East Ridgewood Avenue between Walnut Street and Oak Street.

Van Neste offers a relaxing location in the center of town. Located in the park are the War Memorial Monument, benches, and gardens.

The mission statement of the Ridgewood Department of Parks & Recreation is to preserve open space and provide facilities and year round recreational activities that meet the needs of all residents.

Parks and playgrounds are the soul of a city.

CONTACT - RECREATION

DEANNA SCHABLIK Recreation Program Coordinator dschablik@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5560

KATIE FREY Recreation Supervisor kfrey@ridgewoodnj.net • 201-670-5560

MARY HEFFERAN Office Assistant mhefferan@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5560

NANCY A. BIGOS

Director of Parks and Recreation nbigos@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5560

PARKS & SHADE TREE

The mission statement of the Ridge wood Department of Parks and Recreation is to preserve open space and provide facilities and year round recreational activities that meet the needs of all residents.

HOURS of OPERATION Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM 259 N Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 670-5560 recreation@ridgewoodnj.net

PARKS

The Division of Parks is responsible for the maintenance of all Village owned parkland, athletic facilities, planting of flowerbeds (in cooperation with Project Pride) and landscaping throughout the community. In addition, the division is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Graydon Pool facility and grounds as well as all departmental special events throughout the year.

SHADE TREE

The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of approximately 15, 000 Village owned street trees on 100 miles of public ways, as well as additional trees and shrubs in parks and on other public grounds. This includes all aspects, such as removal, planting, and pruning. The Shade Tree Division does a tree planting for Arbor Day, which is usually the last Friday in April. The division currently offers a memorial tree/bench program to honor the memory of a friend or family member.

Nancy A. Bigos

Director of Parks and Recreation 131 N Maple Ave nbigos@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5560

Candice Fitzpatrick Office Assistant cfitzpatrick@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5565

Matthew Andreula

Parks Supervisor

203 E. Glen Avenue mandreula@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5565

Steve McCabe Tree Supervisor

203 E. Glen Avenue smccabe@ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5565

HOURS of OPERATION

Monday to Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM 203 East Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 670-5568 parks.shadetree@ridgewoodnj.net

RIDGEWOOD SPORTS & KID STUFF

Ridgewood has many sports field and courts that host various competitions and games as well as purely recreational sport. Ridgewood’s many award winning educational institutions play an integral role in maintaining these amenities as coordinated through the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department that can be found on the town website. These fields and courts accommodate everything from football, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, field hockey and lacrosse.

The Ridgewood athletics and facilities include the Ridgewood Soccer Association, Maroons Soccer Club, Ridzgewood Baseball/Softball Association, Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Ridgewood Roller Hockey, Ridgewood Junior Football,Ridgewood Junior Cheerleading, Ridgewood Hoops, Ridgewood Basketball and Adult Softball 40+ years and over. In addition, there are many sports camps and clinics that promote and teach skills in tennis, basketball, soccer, skateboarding and more.

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PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

KIDSTUFF

Whether your kids go crazy playing or watching sports or need to Challenge their minds with brain teasers you’ll find someplace perfect for them to expend their energies in Ridgewood. A multitude of exhibits,activities, programs and museums offer the younger set a mindful of things to consider and be fascinated by. It’s important to note that the focus of this section is stuff for kids, but we’re sure that kids at heart will be equally entertained by these attractions.

Abma’s

Family Farm

700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-0278

Kids (and moms and dads, too) love to visit this petting zoo at ABMAs Family Farm, as well as a host of other fun activities for your next family day out! Of course, we LOVE animals so lets start with those! Kids can have those fun hands-on experiences as they pet the sheep or cow, or perhaps feed carrot greens to the rabbits!

Even parents love to see their baby chicks, fancy birds, adorable goats, cute ponies, the donkey, and even the calf and pigs. So many animals to make friends with!

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

PARKS & RECREATION • KIDSTUFF & PETS

Bazaar Star Beadery

216 E. Ridgewood Ave., #2, Rear Cottage, 201-444-5144

Bazaar Star Beadery is a place for families to come and make their own bracelets, necklaces, and anklets with a wide assortment of beads in all sorts of styles such as emerald, crystal colored, and even lettered beats for kids to spell out their names. The make-your-own jewelry place also features beaded birthday parties for kids to make their own creations as well as a bead camp for kids interested in beading.

Ben & Jerry’s

106 Franklin Ave. 201-689-1122

Thanks to our favorite guys Ben & Jerry, we are able to enjoy some delicious ice cream that kids will be begging for every night. With a wide assortment of delicious flavors from Sweet Cream & Cookies, Chocolate

Fudge Brownie, and Frozen Fruities to non-dairy flavors such as P.B. Cookies and Caramel Almond Brittle, we can’t help but make a pit stop for a pint of this sweet ice cream.

Bergen County Zoo (PARAMUS)

216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-262-3771

The Bergen County Zoo is home to beautiful animals with carousel and train rides too!

Bow Tie Warner Theater

190 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201-444-1234

Bow Tie Warner Theater is the best place to spend a rainy day and catch that movie your family has been excited to see—the only issue will be trying to get the family to decide which movie to see. Bow Tie Warner

Theater casts a wide variety of new movies, always served up fresh, buttery movie-theater popcorn. If your child is hugemovie buff, Warner Theater also offers birthday party packages for a great movie-themed birthday party.

COLOR ME MINE

210 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201-445-4898

Color Me Mine is the perfect activity to do with the kids that they will definitely enjoy. Color Me Mine is a paint your own ceramics chain at which your little artist can pick a piece of pottery, from pots and bowls to figurines and piggy banks, to paint and make it their own creation. This is the perfect crafty activity that inspires children to get their creative juices flowing and is something that you can keep to cherish at home.

GRAYDON POOL

259 N. Maple Ave. 201-670-5500

Graydon Pool is the place to stay cool this summer that the whole family will enjoy! Visitors must either have a membership pass or purchase a day pass (the price may vary depending on whether visitors are residents of Ridgewood). Giving off a beach vibe with its sandy-floored pool, kids do not have to travel far to build sand castles! The pool also has several diving boards for kids that have the courage to jump off, as well as a playground, picnic area, and a variety of games.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY & SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM

650 E. Glen Ave. 201-447-3242

If you are looking to do something fun and educational to do with the kids while learning about the town of Ridgewood, the School House Museum is

the place to go. The current exhibit for the family to visit and enjoy is WThe Revolutionary War to the 1960’s Revolution, which features many mementoes from that time period such as a U.S. Navy uniform.

Ridgewood Public Library

125 N. Maple Ave. 201-670-5600

Ridgewood Public Library is every book-lovers dream and also hosts tons of fun activities that kids will enjoy. Some of the fun events that the Ridgewood Public Library offers kids are the local history show and tell, Zumba for kids, and a summer sing-along. It is clear that the Ridgewood Public Library is the place to be for kids!

RIDGEWOOD’S

SENIORCARE.COM

seniorcare.com/directory/nj/ridgewood/

The Ridgewood, NJ Senior Guide contains key statistics and information about how senior citizens in Ridgewood live. Use this tool to compare healthcare quality, senior housing options, demographic and financial statistics, and other important data for Ridgewood with the rest of the country. This guide also contains helpful contact information for local government agencies that offer assistance to senior citizens.

AGEFRIENDLYRIDGEWOOD.ORG

131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 670-5500 agefriendlyridgewood.org/resources/community/ Opens Mon-Sun 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

PATRICK A. MANCUSO SENIOR CENTER

Senior Center in Ridgewood NJ

131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 seniorcenter.us/sc/ridgewood_senior_center_patrick_a_mancuso_senior_ center_ridgewood_nj

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER (BNBMC)

230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (800) 730-2762 newbridgehealth.org/

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation.

RIDGEWOOD’S SENIOR RESOURCES

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute care, behavioral health care, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for the behavioral health community.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers acute medical services, including 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. The Medical Center is a Veterans Choice Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans.

BERGEN FAMILY PROMISE

100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 833-8009 bergenfamilypromise.org/

VMG - RHEUMATOLOGY, RIDGEWOOD

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.

– LARRY KING

1200 East Ridgewood Avenue East Wing, Suite 306 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 389-0096 valleyhealth.com/locations/vmg-rheumatology-ridgewood

VMG

- OPHTHALMOLOGY, RIDGEWOOD

1200 East Ridgewood Avenue West Wing, Suite 213 • Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • (201) 612-0044 valleyhealth.com/locations/vmg-ophthalmology-ridgewood

RIDGEWOOD’S SENIOR RESOURCES

VMG - DERMATOLOGY, RIDGEWOOD

1200 East Ridgewood Avenue

East Wing, Suite 302 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • (201) 689-2103 valleyhealth.com/locations/vmg-dermatology-ridgewood seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-search/ridgewood_nj

AT HOME WITH VAN DYK

304 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Home Care (855) 363-7039

At Home With Van Dyk will serve as an extension of your family. Their goal is to keep your loved ones happy and safe, so that they can lead longer lives all in the comfort of their own home. The facility has hand-select its Certified Home Health Aides, supervised by registered professional nurses, to fit your unique care needs. They closely assess every person’s specific type of care, living environment, and personality, physical and emotional needs.Bergen County Senior Services/ Aging & Disability Resources ridgewoodnj.net/village-info/residents/ senior-services

UNICITY ELDERCARE

104 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Home Care • (866) 584-7157

Unicity Eldercare is a premier private duty home health care provider headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ (Bergen County). They proudly serve the senior community in the following northern New Jersey counties: Bergen, Morris, Hudson, Essex and Passaic. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve; to enrich lives. This begins with every life we encounter; our employees, our clients, those who love and care for them, and the communities.

RIDGEWOOD’S SENIOR RESOURCES

RIDGEWOOD CENTER

330 Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Nursing Care Our records show that Ridgewood Center has Nursing Care senior care options for elderly adults in Ridgewood, NJ. This senior care provider is located at 330 Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ.

RIDGECREST

7 Ridge Rd, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Low Income-Affordable (888) 985-3528

Our records show that Ridgecrest has Low Income-Affordable senior care options for elderly adults in Ridgewood, NJ. This senior care provider is located at 7 Ridge Rd, Ridgewood, NJ.

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE INC.

234 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Low Income-Affordable (888) 985-3528

Our records show that West Bergen Mental Healthcare Inc. has Low Income-Affordable senior care options for elderly adults in Ridgewood, NJ. This senior care provider is located at 234 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ.

For more information on Senior Resources in Ridgewood, NJ please follow the links below.

co.bergen.nj.us/division-of-senior-services/senior-activity-centers co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Human_Services/Senior_ Services/About/Key_Services_Guide.pdf caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/new-jersey/ridgewood ssaridgewood.org/useful-links

RIDGEWOOD’S SENIOR RESOURCES

THE SIGN OVER THE PRE-SCHOOL ENTRANCE READS “IF SOMETHING STINKS, CHANGE IT!”

Willard Elementary School (K-5), Benjamin Franklin Middle School (6-8), George Washington Middle School (6-8) and Ridgewood High School (9-12).

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, Ridgewood is a socioeconomic District Factor Group of J, the highest of eight categories.

Public school students from the village, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on an extremely selective and competitive application process and tuition covered by the student’s home school district.

The most important period of life is the first one, the period from birth to age six, for that is the time when a child’s intelligence itself, their greatest implement, is being formed.

– DR. MARIA MONTESSORI

The Ridgewood Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As of the 2021 school year, the district, comprised of 10 schools, had an enrollment of nearly 6000 students with over 400 classroom teachers. Providing a student–teacher ratio of about 14 to 1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics are Glen School; PreK and Private Day Care Center), Henrietta Hawes Elementary School (K-5), Orchard Elementary School (K-5), Ridge Elementary School(K-5), Irwin B. Somerville Elementary School (K-5), Ira W. Travell Elementary School (K-5),

We have enough critics. Be an encourager. One sincere word of encouragement after failure is worth more than a day of praise after a success.

– MARK AND ANGEL

The Holmstead School serves students of high school age with high intellectual potential who have not succeeded in traditional school settings. Students are placed in the school by referral from their home public school districts, with tuition paid for by the school district. Preschools in Ridgewood include Bethlehem Early Learning Center, West Side Presbyterian, First Presbyterian School, the Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, and the Montessori Learning Center. There are 189 colleges within 50 miles of Ridgewood enrolling more than a million students. The nearest college is Bergen Community College in Paramus at a distance of 2.2 miles from Ridgewood. The top rated college in the area is Columbia

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

University of NYC. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 51,847 students.

The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potential to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens.

INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE GLEN SCHOOL

865 E Glen Ave • (201) 445-0642 • itdc@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Lisa Kontos, ITDC Program Director The objectives of the ITDC are to help children to create a positive self image, to stimulate thinking through the use of senses, to offer age-appropriate educational experiences for each child, to allow children to make choices within a framework of order, to encourage social, emotional, and intellectual growth through play, which enriches learning, and to create an environment that is warm, loving and free of pressure.

Some people don’t like to admit that they have failed or that they have not achieved their goals or lived up to their own expectations. But failure is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you are alive and growing.

- BUZZ ALDRIN (ASTRONAUT & PHILOSOPHER)

- MAHATMA GANDHI

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

GLEN SCHOOL

865 E Glen Ave, 201-251-3140

https://glen.ridgewood.k12. nj.us/home

Glen School is an early childhood center serving infants and preschool children. It is home to the Ridgewood Public Schools’ preschool special education programs. The mission of Glen School is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and preschool students. Specific to the RED and RED RISE Programs, the mission includes the provision of a free and appropriate public school education for preschool students who demonstrate developmental delays or disabilities. The preschool

EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE.

– W.B. YEATS

environment should be safe and nurturing for the young child. The preschool and family should work together in fostering the development of the young child. Instruction and curriculum should be developmentally appropriate to meet the individual needs of the preschool student. Preschool students learn by actively interacting with their environment, and therefore should be provided with numerous opportunities to practice their skills in real hands-on activities. Let’s remember to play! The importance of play is integral in facilitating the development of social skills and communication skills. Preschool students with disabilities require and benefit from proactive early intervention services through the provision of an individualized and differentiated educational program that addresses the specific needs of the student and enables the student to develop to the fullest extent possible.

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

HAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

531 Stevens Avenue • Ridgewood, NJ 07451

Paul Semendinger, Ed.D. • Principal (201) 670-2720

Hawes School Mission Statement & Principal’s Message

Hawes is a supportive, caring community that values teamwork and promotes high achievement in a nurturing, child-centered environment.

Hawes Elementary School is a wonderful school.

We work hard to create an environment that supports students as they work to the best of their abilities. Maintaining high academic standards is an essential component of our philosophy. At the same time, we have created a warm and supportive school environment. Our students enjoy coming to school because they know that the adults in the school truly care about them as individuals.

LITTLE IVY LEARNING CENTERS

660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-0048 info@mylittleivy.com

Welcome to Little Ivy, a world of children and laughter, learning and acceptance, play and fun where your child will be Well-Loved & Well Prepared. We provide thoughtfully crafted preschool, transitional kindergarten and child-care programs for children through age 6, including: Personalized Learning Led by Mature, Experienced Staff Small Class Sizes in Cozy Classrooms. Literacy, Math, STEM & Social Development Spanish Everywhere Bilingual Language Development Program Art, Music, Outdoor Games & Movement, Too!

ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

230 Demarest Street 201-670-2730 mkferreri@ridgewood.k12.nj.us Mary K. Ferreri • Principal

At Orchard School, staff, administration, parents and children are committed to providing a positive safe community in which each individual can discover and develop his or her academic, creative, social, and emotional potential. The whole child is valued and respected. Each individual is expected to use his or her unique strengths to contribute to the school community and society.

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

Teachers open the door. But you must enter by yourself.

That really awkward moment when it’s quiet in class and your stomach decided to make that dying whale sound.

– ELLEN

– MAYA ANGELOU

RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

325 W Ridgewood Ave, Jean H. Schoenlank, Ed.D. • Principal 201-670-2740 x54530 jschoenlank@ridgewood.k12.nj.usx54530

Ridge is a caring school community dedicated to providing a nurturing and challenging learning environment for children. All students, kindergarten through fifth grade, work with highly-qualified, dedicated teachers in every academic area, including specialties such as art, music, physical education, library, and health. We also enjoy a tremendous rapport with our parents, who are incredibly active and supportive of all we do at Ridge.

SOMERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

45 S Pleasant Ave, Lorna Oates-Santos, Ed. D. • Principal 201-670-2750 loates@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Somerville Elementary School is a dynamic learning community with a population of over 400 students in grades kindergarten through five. Upon entering the school, it is clear that Somerville is a school where everyone is valued. In addition to spending time learning together, the staff, students and families play together and develop lifelong relationships. It is truly a special world here at Somerville. Parents and teachers work together to provide an academically challenging curriculum and culturally rich environment through a varied selection of materials, field trips and assemblies for all of our children. Our goal is for each student to leave Somerville with a strong academic foundation, a zest for learning and a caring heart. Our curriculum is intended to encourage curious and independent learners. Children are immersed in a world of literature; we focus on developing each student’s ability to read alongside their desire to read! Our language arts curriculum emphasizes a reading and writing

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

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workshop model approach. The math curriculum is distinguished by its opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of math concepts alongside traditional written experiences. Social studies and science are taught in an inquiry-based program and STEAM is a newer piece of our program, allowing students the opportunity to bring together various disciplines to deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Each grade level has weekly art, music, physical education and media classes taught by skilled specialists. A full array of basic skills instruction and special education services are offered by specialized instructors to support the individualized learning needs of our students. It is our priority to support the development of the whole child, and to reach each child where they are, through our rich programs.

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TRAVELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

340 Bogert Ave, 201-670-2760 Leininger, Margaret • Principal mleininger@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

The TES mission is to educate and challenge all of its students to realize their potential as lifelong learners. They seek to develop self-confident and capable individuals as well as to nurture them to become caring tolerant and responsible citizens. Parent involvement in the programs at Travell is an integral part of the overall success of the school. The Home and School Association supports many of the enrichment programs offered to all students. The children benefit greatly for the dedicated efforts of parents and their partnership with the school.

Travell’s faculty members are deeply committed to their profession, their professional growth, and to the students they serve. They work tirelessly to integrate academic disciplines to create a rich learning environment. In a constantly changing world they strive to provide an outstanding education program in a caring environment that encourages academic excellence, mutual respect, honesty and appreciation for diversity.

WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

601 Morningside Rd, Caroline Hoffman • Principal 201.670.2770 (dial 0) choffman@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Willard School, built in 1926, is the oldest elementary school in Ridgewood with approximately 500 students in grades K-5. Working together, the staff, students and parents have built Willard into a dynamic, energetic place to learn and grow. Willard is a positive and dynamic learning environment. In 2012 - 2013, Willard was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

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Knowledge is like underwear. It’s important to have, but not necessary to show it off.

If at first you don’t succeed, deny you were ever even trying.

- BAZOOKA JOE

Education is the key to unlocking the world, A passport to freedom.

I’m eternally grateful and offer my greatest thanks to my teachers for explaining the word “many” to me. It really means a lot.

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

335 N Van Dien Ave, Anthony Orsini • Principal aorsini@ridgewood.k12.nj.us • 201-670-2780

BFMS is a school where students truly care about one another, treat one another with respect, which in turn will foster an environment where l earnings paramount—creating a school in which the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of life are addressed with each student. Benjamin Franklin Middle School meets the needs of students who are approaching intellectual, social, emotional, and physical changes at a rate more rapid than at any other time of their lives. During these middle school years, students need academic challenges and social experiences in an environment which provides stability.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

155 Washington Pl, Dr. Katie Kashmanian • Principal kkashmanian@ridgewood.k12.nj.us • 201-670-2790

At GW they have a motto: “Dreams are born; Leaders are made; Kindness is valued.” We prize the life of the mind and want students to know that they will help foster their dreams while giving them the intellectual tools and individual skills necessary for success. At the same time, they work hard to develop within the children a sense of responsibility and independence.

Education is important but other stuff is more importanter.

- AMONYNOUS RIDGEWOOD

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– OPRAH WINFREY

They put a premium on community, and value deeply the strong ties that have been built between the students, staff, parents, and other members of the village. They operate under the umbrella of kindness and respect, striving to do their best to learn from and with one another in a safe and fun environment.

RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

627 E Ridgewood Ave,

The mission of Ridgewood High School focuses on learning. Students will become adaptable life-long learners and responsible, ethical citizens, with the ability to make informed decisions in a changing global society. Students will demonstrate learning in multiple settings and in multiple ways. Members of the Ridgewood High School community will collaborate to ensure that every student learns. The RHS Community creates a stimulating and respectful learning environment which ensures individual students become autonomous leaders in their pursuit of a well-rounded, multi-faceted education grounded in innovation, aspiration, and imagination.

Ridgewood High School which was founded in 1892 remains in the forefront of America’s finest twenty-first century high schools by consistently upholding its Tradition of Excellence. Ridgewood High School is a unique institution. It has a long reputation of fine service to youth.

Summer Adventure

Summer Music Academy

Summer Programs

Boys Basketball Camp

Girls Basketball Camp

Fashion Design Camp

Fencing Camp

Junior Football Camp

Maker Space Camp

Race faster Track & Field Camp

Sewing Camp

Space Camp

Tennis Camp

Volleyball Camp - Middle School Co-ed

Volleyball Camp - High School Girls

Wrestling Camp

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It provides a huge number of opportunities for students to further their academic, social, or athletic interests. At no time in the past have the students of Ridgewood High enjoyed as many rights and privileges as they do today. Students are becoming increasingly involved in determining the course of their own education. These privileges are to be encouraged and expanded, but they will bring with them ever increasing responsibilities for the students of Ridgewood High School. More than ever, each student must realize

I am in Preschool. I was not built to sit still, keep my hands to myself. Take turns, be patient, stand in line, or keep quiet. All of the time I need motion, understanding, adventure, and to engage the world with wonder and enthusiasm, please let me play. (Trust me, I’m learning!)

that there are over 1,650 other students who are a part of this high school and that whatever one student does has an effect on all others.

The district’s high school was the 28th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s September 2014 cover story on the state’s “Top Public High Schools”, using a new ranking methodology. Ridgewood High School had been ranked 28th in the state of 328 schools in 2012, after being ranked 20th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. Ridgewood High School was also ranked 606th in U.S. News & World Report national rankings for 2019.

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– NELSON MANDELA

– ARISTOTLE

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

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Visit the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association https://www.rhsalumniassociation.org/index.php

Ridgewood Community School 49 Cottage Place, 201-670-2777

Contact: Shelly Stanton, Coordinator sstanton@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Eliza Sudol, Registrar esudol@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Celebrating 70 years of continuing education for adults and children. The RCS run trips and tours, held camps and offers continuing education courses for residents and local stakeholders to learn valuable new skills and acquire knowledge.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

HOLMSTEAD SCHOOL

14 Hope St • (201) 447-1696 • holmstead.org

Holmstead students between the ages of 11 and 18 possess high intellectual potential but have been unable to achieve successfully in traditional school settings. Each student is classified as a result of a diagnostic profile prepared by the sending district Child Study Team. The referral information used for purposes of application to Holmstead includes a social history, a psychological report, a learning evaluation,

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If we are to have peace in the world, then we shall have to begin with the children.

– MAHATMA GANDHI

The best way to teach your kids about taxes is

need to be challenged in order to change their motivation and performance. Students at Holmstead who are finding both academic success and behavioral growth are encouraged to remain in the program through their senior year. At that time, diplomas are issued by the sending district and certificates of completion are issued by Holmstead. It’s a private, therapeutic school that has 60-80 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 4 to 1. After graduation, 41% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

WINDSOR BERGEN ACADEMY

56 Passaic Street (201) 857-4785 windsorbergen.com

– BILL MURRAY

and a psychiatric report with a medical summary. Although usually initiated through the sending district, referrals may be made by parental request.

The local Board of Education remains responsible for the student in his placement at Holmstead School. The sending district pays for tuition and transportation. Child Study Teams participate in program planning through the implementation and ongoing process of the Individual Education Plan. Holmstead School provides an educational and therapeutic milieu, which emphasizes innovative and flexible education for bright adolescents who

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Windsor Bergen Academy provides a quality education for children from Pre-K through grade 8, which allows students to overcome academic, social and emotional challenges through innovative programs focusing on academic success and high school readiness. They believe that every student deserves acceptance, academic success and positive peer relationships.

THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

The Village School is an accredited private Montessori School in Bergen County, NJ serving students ages 18 months through 8th grade. 100 West Prospect Street • Waldwick, NJ 07463 •201-445-6160

The Village School is a triple accredited Montessori School minutes from Ridgewood serving students ages 18 months through 8th grade. They believe educating the whole child is the way to developing life-long learners.

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by eating 30% of their icecream.

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY

Pre K to 8th Grade

180 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-445-0622 201-612-8028 http://www.academyofourlady.org

NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

Academy of Our Lady, is a faith-filled community dedicated to living Gospel values and serving as a reflection of Jesus’ love. They’re committed to the mission of educating students to become life-long learners through a rigorous curriculum guiding their spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. Each child is encouraged to develop to his or her fullest potential in family, church, school, country, and global communities.

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ADVANCED DENTAL CARE OF RIDGEWOOD

160 S Broad St • 201-479-1203 advanceddentalcarepa.com

Welcome to Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, the office of Robert A. Scherrer, DMD. Creating and maintaining healthy smiles that inspire confidence is the number one priority at Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood! Proudly serving the Ridgewood community and the surrounding area, we offer a full range of the latest and most advanced dental procedures designed to meet the needs of every member of your family.

ANGELA AARON, DDS, GENERAL DENTIST

20 Franklin Turnpike #210 201-857-2842 • draarondental.com

Dr. Aaron offers top-quality service to you and your family. We use state-of-the art technology and procedures, and do everything possible to make your visit easy and painless.

BARABAS PAUL A DDS

88 W Ridgewood Ave # 10 201-447-0855 ridgewoodperioimplant.com

Providing quality periodontal & dental implant services to all of Bergen county for over 30 years. Welcome to ridgewood periodontal & implant associates and save your natural teeth!

BERGEN COUNTY CENTER FOR SLEEP

75 Chestnut St 201-445-9300 bccsleep.com

Bergen county center for snoring, sleep apnea and cpap intolerance. A new jersey authority on cpap alternatives and oral devices for sleep apnea.

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ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL: NOVELLI VINCENT DDS

1200 E Ridgewood Ave # 102 201-444-4137 bergenoralsurgery.com

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Welcome to Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BOMS). We are a long-standing practice of 60 years with great reputation serving Bergen County NJ. Our Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Steven M. Moss, DMD, Jason Diamond, DDS, MD, Vincent Novelli, DMD, MD, Chang Han, DDS, MD, Angela Illuzzi-Russo, DDS and Mark Park, DMD, MD specialize in full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with expertise and experience ranging from Dental Implants, to All-on-4®, to Wisdom Teeth Extraction, and Bone Grafting. We can also diagnose and treat Corrective Jaw Surgery, Facial Pain, Facial Trauma / Injuries, TMJ disorders and many more. Dr. Moss, Dr. Diamond, Dr. Novelli, Dr. Han, Dr. Illuzzi-Russo and Dr. Park‘s Staff is trained in assisting with IV sedation within our state-of-the-art office setting. We accept Dental Emergencies and make ourselves available for our patients. Call our office at any time!

BOARDMAN WARREN DDS

75 Chestnut St • 201-445-1060

Dr. Warren Boardman, DMD is a dentistry practitioner in Ridgewood, NJ and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from UMDNJ - NJ Dental School in 1990 and practices dentistry.

CAROLYN

M. ZELOP, MD

140 E Ridgewood Ave #390s 201-291-6321

Dr. Carolyn Zelop is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Paramus, New Jersey and is affiliated with Valley Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

CHESTNUT FAMILY DENTISTRY

107 Chestnut St 201-652-6500

Chestnut Family Dentistry, a Medical Group Practice located in Ridgewood, NJ.

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COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC CARE: ZIA GHAVAMI, MD

119 Prospect St 551-227-4767

comprehensivepediatriccare.com

At Comprehensive Pediatric Care in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Dr. Zia Ghavami treats children throughout the area and provides care for ADHD and behavioral issues, asthma and allergies, offers sick visits, and well child checkups. In addition, Dr. Ghavami offers weight management help, developmental screenings, vaccines, and sports physicals.

Dr. Ghavami is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. The professional team of Comprehensive Pediatric Care provides the quality care each child needs and the advice and counsel each parent wants.

DARMED OBGYN - YASMINA EPHREM, MD

1 W Ridgewood Ave #304 973-942-1200

Dr. Yasmina Ephrem, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Wayne, NJ. She specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

DR. ELINA ZELDINA, MD

550 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood 201-444-4040

Dr. Elina Zeldina, MD is a doctor primarily located in Ridgewood, NJ, with another and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system (gynecologist)

DR. SHEERAZ M. IQBAL, MD

735 Linwood Ave 201-670-1231

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In 2005, Dr. Ewa Dziarmaga and Dr. Joanna Zabek-Gallegos cofounded Ridgewood Pediatrics in Ridgewood, NJ. Since then, they have been serving patients from the Northern New Jersey area as well as from neighboring states. Ridgewood Pediatrics is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care to our patients, while promoting the education of comprehensive health and compassionate care of the patients’ families. Both Dr. Ewa Dziarmaga and Dr. Joanna Zabek-Gallegos are Board Certified physicians affiliated with The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.

DR. JENNIFER A. COPE, MD

1200 E Ridgewood Ave # 206 201-444-0868 neurobergen.com

Dr. Jennifer Cope joined Neurology Group in 2001. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York, in 1995. She completed her pediatric residency at Schneider Children’s Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York, in 1997, her Pediatric Neurology residency at Mount Sinai

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Medical Center, New York City, in 2000, and a fellowship in Neurophysiology at New York University Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Cope’s special interests with the practice include Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Epilepsy, Tic disorders, Migraines, Concussions and Autism. She interprets long term monitoring at The Valley Hospital and Video ambulatory EEGs at the office.

Board Certified in Neurology (Pediatric)

DR. JIN HA JOUNG, DMD

166 Franklin Ave

201-652-2474 ridgewooddental.com

Dr. Jin Ha Joung is a prosthodontist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He provides advice on proper dental prosthetics, such as crowns and bridges. It’s ideal to visit Dr. Joung to replace missing teeth or improve jaw structures.

DR. LAURIE ADDVENSKY, DMD

79 W Ridgewood Ave 201-652-0060

Dr. Laurie Addvensky is a dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. She provides advice on proper brushing, flossing, cleaning, healthy gums, and other dental care.

DR. LORI J. NAPOLITANO

190 Dayton St 2nd floor 201-444-3173

Dr. Napolitano graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Napolitano works in Ridgewood, NJ and specializes in Optometry.

DR. MARK SAMANI, DMD

166 Franklin Ave

201-652-2474 ridgewooddental.com Dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey

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MIN-HEE CHO, DMD

166 Franklin Ave 201-652-2474 ridgewooddental.com

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Our compassionate staff strives to make sure that you are comfortable, receive the finest treatment available in modern dentistry, and most importantly, that you are happy with the final result.

DR. MOHAMMED W. IQBAL, DDS

172 Franklin Ave #2b 201-445-7535

Dr. Mohammed W. Iqbal is a dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He provides advice on proper brushing, flossing, cleaning, healthy gums, and other dental care. It’s ideal to visit Dr. Iqbal every 6 months or twice a year, absent additional tests that suggest a serious problem.

DR. NOELLE KOKOLETSOS, DDS

107 Chestnut St 201-652-6500

Dr. Noelle Kokoletsos is a dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. She provides advice on proper brushing, flossing, cleaning, healthy gums, and other dental care. It’s ideal to visit Dr. Kokoletsos every 6 months or twice a year, absent additional tests that suggest a serious problem.

DR. RALPH J. CIFALDI JR, DO

61 N Maple Ave 201-445-7070

Dr. Ralph J Cifaldi Jr, DO is a doctor primarily located in Hawthorne, NJ. They have 28 years of experience. Their specialties include Family Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

DR. SARI C. ZIMMER, DMD

195 S Maple Ave 201-652-7020 pdaridgewood.com

We are DEDICATED to treating children, not just teeth.

Our COMMITMENT is to caring and prevention! It is our JOINT responsibility to provide for the long term optimal oral health for your child.

We will keep abreast of the progress in current techniques so that we may render dental treatment with the highest degree of professional skill and ability. We will constantly instill positive concepts toward the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral health.

DR. SUSANNA SORRENTINO, MD

505 Goffle Rd, Ridgewood 201-447-8151

Dr. Susanna Sorrentino is a medical geneticist in Ridgewood, NJ who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hereditary diseases.

EUGENIA C. KUO, MD

124 E Ridgewood Ave #105 201-489-2255

Dr. Eugenia C. Kuo is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Ridgewood, New Jersey and is affiliated with Valley Hospital. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice between 6-10 years.

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GILBERT-PATTIS CYNTHIA A DDS

195 S Maple Ave # 2 201-652-7020 pdaridgewood.com

We are DEDICATED to treating children, not just teeth. Our COMMITMENT is to caring and prevention! It is our JOINT responsibility to provide for the long term optimal oral health for your child. We will keep abreast of the progress in current techniques so that we may render dental treatment with the highest degree of professional skill and ability. We will constantly instill positive concepts toward the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral health.

HANNA ZIELNIK, M.D.

60-49 69th Ave 718-383-0301 hanna-zielnik-md.business.site

Both of my daughters have been going to Dr. Zielnik for years. She and her receptionist are fantastic. They never over book for appointments and each visit has been a pleasure. - Krystal V

HEALTH CARE 2000: BROOKE MOSSADED, DDS

119 Prospect St 201-575-4808 brookemossaded.com

At our state-of-the-art facility, our top priority is providing the finest quality of dental services to ensure a beautiful and healthy smile for every patient who comes through our doors for care. As your dentist in Ridgewood, we maintain a position at the forefront of the latest advances in care to provide patients of all ages with the most precise and comfortable dental services. With a professional team that includes a General Dentist, Endodontist, Orthodontist and Oral Surgeon, we are well prepared to effectively address the dental needs of every member of your family.

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I M PEDIATRICS PC: MIENKO IWONA MD

6412 Fresh Pond Rd 718-497-1565 mienkomd.com

At IM PEDIATRICS PC, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child’s primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family. A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctor is a lifelong learner. Not only has she received advanced medical training in pediatrics, she continually pursues ongoing education to stay on top of the latest in child health care. Your child’s health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent pediatric care in the Ridgewood area.

JEFFREY CHEN, DMD

60 W Ridgewood Ave # 2 201-652-3311

As one of the most established and well-respected endodontic group practices in Bergen County, Mid-County Endodontic Group is dedicated to providing extraordinary care in a safe and comfortable environment. Visit us for all your dental needs.

JENNIFER AMOROSA, MD

140 E Ridgewood Ave #390s 201-291-6318

Dr. Jennifer Amorosa, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Paramus, NJ. She specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

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JIN HAHN, DMD

60 W Ridgewood Ave # 2 201-652-3311

Dr. Hahn is amazing. My root canal was extremely difficult as I have a small jaw and the tooth was crooked in the back. She did it so gently, and made sure I felt no pain. She was super sweet and definitely knows what she is doing. She made me feel comfortable! I have never had a better experience. Go to Dr. Hahn, she will not disappoint!

JOHNSON JOYCE M DDS

88 W Ridgewood Ave 201-652-8875 westridgewooddental.com

Experience the Difference when you work with the Best Dentists in Ridgewood New Jersey and Bergen County.

JOHN MARCUS, MD

89 N Maple Ave 201-447-0077 lma-llc.com

Lifeline Medical Associates is the respected choice for women’s healthcare in New Jersey. With over 100 OB/GYN practitioners across 35 practices, patients can find the best fit to meet their individual needs and at a convenient location. For every milestone and moment in a woman’s life, we are here to deliver better care.

JOY DENTAL ASSOCIATES

89 N Maple Ave 201-797-8899 smilebyjoy.com

When it comes to your family’s oral health, it’s important to find a skilled and compassionate dentist in Ridgewood who can provide the best options in care. At Joy Dental Associates, we welcome patients of all ages, offering personalized solutions to address a wide range of dental needs.

KURPIS CENTER FOR ADVANCED DENTISTRY AND IMPLANTS

545 NJ-17 #2007 201-447-9700 kurpisdentistry.com

The Kurpis Center for Advanced Dentistry in Ridgewood is a multidisciplinary group of experienced “Top Dentists” and specialists. Our center encompasses all aspects of dentistry with an emphasis on diagnosis, prevention, surgery, cosmetics and advanced restorative techniques.

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LEVATO EYEWEAR

21 Oak St, Ridgewood

201-445-3189

levatoeyewear.com

Don is a remarkable professional. Not only does he manage the normal fussiness of eyewear selection with patience and grace, he also handles peculiar requests. I own a very old pair of glasses with considerable sentimental value. The frame was broken. Don knew exactly where to send

the things for repair. Result: perfect fix and at a very reasonable price. Can’t beat Levato. Go there.

LIVA EYE CENTER

625 Franklin Turnpike 201-444-7770

Dr. Frasco is the optometrist at Liva Eye Center and an expert in the fitting of contact lenses. He maintains staff privileges at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Certified in both the state of New Jersey in 2001 and in the state of Florida in 2002.

LOO CHARLES T DDSRIDGEWOODENDODONTICS.COM

145 Prospect St 201-447-4404

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The first step towards a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment. Please contact our office by phone or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment.

MAKHOUL JOHN F DDS

145 Prospect St #202 201-444-9011 johnmakhouldds.com

Dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Our supportive staff is committed to making your experience with us a pleasant one. We will work together to give you the healthy smile you have always wanted and the excellent care you deserve.

MAPLE EYECARE

190 Dayton St 2nd floor 201-444-3173

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Maple Eyecare offers comprehensive eye care services and in-demand lenses and frames to Ridgewood and the surrounding communities. Click or call to connect, and access the quality of vision care you deserve.

MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHODONTICS CENTER:

SIEGFRIED TJON AJONG, DMD, MSD

947 Linwood Ave #1 201-670-4800

Dr. Siegfried Tjon Ajong, MSD, DMD is a Dentist primarily located in Ridgewood, NJ. His specialties include Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

MICHAEL CLEMENTE DMD

60 W Ridgewood Ave 201-447-2888 clementeorthodontics.com

Straight teeth are healthy teeth. Call Clemente Orthodontics today to see how we can give you the beautiful smile you’ve been waiting for. Consultations are always free.

MICHAEL DUONG, DDS. PRECISION ORTHODONTICS

139 Prospect St 201-444-7447 luvmybraces.com

Dr. Michael Duong is a progressive orthodontist dedicated to providing the highest quality of treatment and personalized care in a modern state of the art office that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Ridgewood, New Jersey.

MID COUNTY ENDODONTIC GROUP, P.A.

60 W Ridgewood Ave • 201-652-3311 • midcountyendo.com

Retain your natural teeth and beautiful smile. Our experienced staff is dedicated to exceptional endodontic care in a comfortable, friendly environment.

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MOLINA GUILLERMO J DDS

1200 E Ridgewood Ave # 106 201-670-7774 guillermomolinadds.com Guillermo J Molina, DDS specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns, and bridges we create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. And to make sure we keep that promise, the products we recommend and use are the highest quality and incredibly durable. You can trust your smile with us.

NIHON SHIKA GROUP

172 Franklin Ave # 1B 201-652-6897 nihonshikagroup.com

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Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be a scary experience. At Nihon Shika Group in Ridgewood, NJ patients are provided with a relaxing and nurturing environment. It’s high time you took advantage of amazing dental services like check-ups.

NORTH JERSEY PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS

140 Chestnut St #201 201-612-9988

njpediatricorthopedics.com/ North Jersey Pediatric Orthopedics provides pediatric and adolescent patients with top quality care for injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

For the past 25 years we have been treating injuries that result from competitive sports to playing in the backyard to congenital disorders. The health of children and teenagers is our priority. We always take the time necessary to get to know our patients so we can provide them with the best possible treatment.

OB GYN ASSOCIATES OF RIDGEWOOD

550 N Maple Ave 201-445-5500

Welcome to Valley Health System, where our mission is to serve the communities of Northern New Jersey and southern New York with exceptional, world-class healthcare in a regional healthcare setting. We’re committed to keeping communities healthy through our comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs; highly skilled home care services; community-based medical practices and wellness programs; and collaborations with some of the world’s leading healthcare organizations.

JOHN D. ASTON, DMD

60 W Ridgewood Ave 201-263-4459

dentistinridgewood.com

When you visit the office of JDA DMD, LLC, you can expect to receive complete, personal dental care in a in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. We are a family dental practice, dedicated to helping patients of all ages enjoy healthy smiles. We emphasize general and preventive dentistry, and utilize the latest technologies, including digital X-rays, to help you maintain good oral health and a beautiful smile and provide prompt treatment. We invite you to call or visit us today to learn more about comprehensive dentistry in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and surrounding areas and schedule your appointment with Dr. John Aston.

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL-RIDGEWOOD: TJON-AJONG SIEGFRIED W DDS

947 Linwood Ave #1 201-670-4800

Siegfried Ajong, DMD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Ridgewood, NJ. He practices oral & maxillofacial surgery.

PARKVIEW ORTHODONTICS & DENTAL

1200 E Ridgewood Ave 201-857-5777

Dentist and orthodontics in Ridgewood, New Jersey

PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. 195 S Maple Ave 201-652-7020 pdaridgewood.com Dentistry & Orthodontics for children and adolescents.

RIDGEWOOD DENTAL ARTS

129 Prospect St 201-447-6464 ridgewooddentalarts.com

At Ridgewood Dental Arts, Our Dentist in Ridgewood NJ Dr. Maher Bakri uses advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques to give his patients the

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perfect smile, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with personalized service and top-quality care.

RIDGEWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Franklin Ave • 201-652-2474 • ridgewooddental.com

On the search for a new dentist in Ridgewood, NJ? At Ridgewood Dental Associates (RDA), we are setting a new standard for exceptional care, particularly in the field of prosthodontics. After more than 40 years in practice, our restorative dentists are the face of innovation and excellence in Ridgewood, NJ, and across the tri-state area. With a comprehensive selection of cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments to offer, our dentists, Dr. Jin Ha Joung, Dr. Mark Samani, and Dr. Min-Hee Cho offer advanced dental care to improve your oral health and help change your life for the better.

RIDGEWOOD ENDODONTICS LLC

145 Prospect St • 201-447-4404 • ridgewoodendodontics.com

We are a dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic care. Our Doctors are all specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists. They are uniquely qualified to offer you the best in endodontic care.

RIDGEWOOD EYEWEAR

160 E Ridgewood Ave • 201-652-8080 • ridgewoodeyewear.com

At Ridgewood Eyewear you will find the most advanced technology along with the highest standards of care. With over one thousand frames to choose from, our knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you in finding just the right pair for you. It is our goal to not only have you look fabulous but educate you on what lens options will work best for your day in and day out activities.

Our doctors, Dr. Rustagi & Dr. Eva Patel offer comprehensive eye exams for ages 6 years and up, as well as contact lens fittings and evaluations.

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PEDIATRICS

265 Ackerman Ave #204 201-444-3309 ridgewoodpediatrics.com

Located in Ridgewood, NJ in Bergen County, our Board-Certified pediatricians are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care to our patients, while promoting the education of comprehensive health and compassionate care of their families. We consider it a privilege and appreciate the opportunity to allow us to participate in the care of your child.

RIDGEWOOD PERIODONTAL & IMPLANT ASSOCIATES

88 W Ridgewood Ave • 201-447-0855 • ridgewoodperioimplant.com

Providing quality periodontal & dental implant services to all of Bergen county for over 30 years. Welcome to Ridgewood periodontal & implant associates.

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RIDGEWOOD VALLEY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

385 S Maple Ave #107 • 201-652-2707 • rvpediatricdentistry.com

We specialize in providing full-service dental care to your children!

RIVERSIDE PEDIATRICS

74 Oak St • 201-345-3688 • riversidemedgroup.com

Riverside Medical Group is the premier medical practice in Northern New Jersey serving patients in Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Hudson counties. Started over 35 years ago in Hudson county, Riverside has been able to

grow due to its unwavering commitment to continuity of care and the establishment of strong relationships between the doctor and the patient. There are over 25 locations specializing in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Behavioral & Mental Health, Chiropractic Medicine, Cardiology, ENT & Audiology, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Pediatric Developmental, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Sleep Medicine.

ROBERT SCHERRER, DMD

160 S Broad St • 201-670-0670 • advanceddentalcarepa.com

Welcome to Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, the office of Robert A. Scherrer, DMD. Creating and maintaining healthy smiles that inspire confidence is the number one priority at Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood! Proudly serving the Ridgewood community and the surrounding area, we offer a full range of the latest and most advanced dental procedures designed to meet the needs of every member of your family.

ROCKLAND THORACIC & VASCULAR Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201-670-1777 • rocklandthoracicandvascular.com

Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates uses cutting-edge technology and the most advanced medical equipment to diagnose and treat a broad range of thoracic and vascular conditions. With offices in Pomona, Goshen, and Fishkill, New York, as well as in Washington Heights, Manhattan, in New York City, and in Englewood, New Jersey, the team’s experienced surgeons are all board-certified and experienced in treating a variety of conditions.

Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates understand that thoracic and vascular conditions are complex and difficult to treat. That’s why the entire team works together to determine the right diagnosis and treatment of every patient.

With an experienced team of specialists, Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates provides the highest quality care to patients suffering from many

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thoracic and vascular diseases including; advanced lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, hyperhidrosis, emphysema, carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysms, limb threat, dialysis access, varicose veins, and more. The team’s primary goal is to serve their patients in any way possible. To better serve their patients from all backgrounds, Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates accepts most major insurances and are affiliated with hospitals throughout New York and New Jersey.

SAVITA S. KHOSLA, MD

1124 E Ridgewood Ave • 201-489-2255

Dr. Savita Khosla, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Ridgewood, NJ and has been practicing for 37 years. She specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

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SINCLAIR ROBERT P DDS

60 W Ridgewood Ave #2 • 201-444-4343

Dr. Robert Sinclair is a Dentist at ROBERT P SINCLAIR DDS specializing in General Dentistry in Ridgewood, NJ.

SMITH NORTON L DDS

61 N Maple Ave • 201-445-0961

Dr. Norton L. Smith is a dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He provides advice on proper brushing, flossing, cleaning, healthy gums, and other dental care. It’s ideal to visit Dr. Smith every 6 months or twice a year, absent additional tests that suggest a serious problem.

THOMAN NEIL A DDS

1250 E Ridgewood Ave # A • 201-445-4452

Dr. Neil A Thoman, DDS is a doctor primarily located in Ridgewood, NJ. Their specialties include Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and General Dentistry.

THE CENTER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

1 W Ridgewood Ave #209 • 201-358-0505

Every day, Lifeline Medical Associates challenges the standards of women’s care by staying ahead of the healthcare curve. We believe in doing more. We believe in doing better. Our mission is at the heart of what we do, so our patients can experience a difference that matters. We do not just say that we do more for women. We prove it through the results we achieve by implementing superior prevention and treatment protocols that directly benefit our patients.

VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP

1200 E Ridgewood Ave • 800-825-5391 • valleyhealth.com

Welcome to Valley Health System, where our mission is to serve the communities of Northern New Jersey and southern New York with exceptional, world-class healthcare in a regional healthcare setting. We’re committed to keeping communities healthy through our

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WEST RIDGEWOOD DENTAL PROFESSIONALS, PA

88 W Ridgewood Ave #1 • 201-652-8875 • westridgewooddental.com

At West Ridgewood Dental Professionals we believe in serving our community by helping kids, teens, and adults improve their smile with regular dental checkups and cleanings, gaining confidence with cosmetic dentistry, or relieving TMJ pain, migraines, and headaches. Meet the dedicated dentists team members that make everything we do possible. Don’t forget to floss and we can’t wait to see you soon!

YETUNDE ORAFIDIYA, MD

223 N Van Dien Ave #2726 • 201-251-3456 • valleyhealth.com

From pediatrics to primary care, from oncology to cardiology—and more— Valley Medical Group offers comprehensive medical care for you and your family. When you choose a Valley Medical Group doctor, you’re not only choosing a highly trained medical professional – you’re choosing someone who’s committed to partnering with you to improve your health for weeks, months and years to come. And Valley’s prestigious affiliations with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute and Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors are collaborating with the top physician leaders in medicine today.

comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs; highly skilled home care services; community-based medical practices and wellness programs; and collaborations with some of the world’s leading healthcare organizations.

VANESSA Q. VELILLA, D.D.S., M.S.

195 S Maple Ave • 201-652-7020 • pdaridgewood.com

We are DEDICATED to treating children, not just teeth. Our COMMITMENT is to caring and prevention! It is our JOINT responsibility to provide for the long term optimal oral health for your child. We will keep abreast of the progress in current techniques so that we may render dental treatment with the highest degree of professional skill and ability. We will constantly in still positive concepts toward the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral health.

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RIDGEWOOD ARTS, CULTURE, AND MUSEUMS

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

- THOMAS MERTON

Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathize with humans whose experiences we have never shared.

- J.K ROWLING

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RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM

650 E. Glen Avenue Ridgewood 201-447-3242

Email: museum@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org

The Ridgewood Historical Society, housed in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1872, is dedicated to preserving the history of our village through its collection of artifacts. 100% volunteer-run. The Ridgewood Historical Society offers opportunities for people of all ages to experience, share, maintain, organize and preserve our local artifacts. The mission of the Ridgewood Historical Society, which operates the historic Schoolhouse Museum building, formerly one of the first public schools in Ridgewood, is to preserve the building, as well as maintain, interpret, and exhibit the

collection of artifacts representing the history, culture, and lives of ordinary people from the Ridgewood area from the period of Native America. The Ridgewood Historical Society is the parent organization of the Schoolhouse Museum which annually presents a themed exhibit featuring artifacts from the collection, and presents educational programs featuring local people with knowledge and/or skills that pertain to the collection.

Board of Trustees

President: Joseph Suplicki

Vice President: Vicky Herbert Treasurer: Ira Asinofsky

Recording and Corresponding Secretary: Susan Amsterdam Student Representatives: Amelia Safai and Zachary Kim

JAMES

ROSE CENTER

506 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey (201) 446-6017

The mission of the Center is to contribute to a more sustainable suburban condition through preservation, research and design. It provides and/or sponsors authoritative lectures, tours, classes, symposia, professional histor ical documentation, modern landscape preservation, consultation and research, student and professional awards programs and student internships.

PERFORMING ARTS/ FANTASY PUPPET THEATER

Every artist was first an amateur.

Hope Street Ridgewood fantasypuppettheater.com • (201) 621-1146

“Fantasy Puppet Theater” Since 1956! Puppet Shows For All Ages Children’s Birthday Parties, Schools, Libraries, Camps and Organizations! Now Booking Puppet Shows For Metropolitan New York and New Jersey! Now offering Virtual Puppet shows produced by a puppeteer who has entertained thousands of children and adults all over the United States.

– RALPH WALDO EMERSON

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- HORACE

Whether you are planning a puppet show for an intimate birthday party or a puppet show for a fundraiser for large audiences this Virtual puppet show will be the highlight of your event.

THE STABLE Art gallery in Ridgewood, New Jersey

259 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood 201-670-5560

Artists who wish to have their artwork displayed at the Stable Art Gallery may reach out for consideration. Exhibits change monthly and include mixed media, photography, oils and acrylics, watercolors, drawings, textiles, and more. The cost to exhibit is $50 (resident), $75 (non-resident). Art receptions are available for those who

The best introduction to art is to stroll through a Museum. The more art you see, the more you’ll learn to define your own taste.

- JEANNE FRANK

Design and Art are Independent coordinates that provide their greatest satisfactions when experienced simultaneously.

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GALLERY Art gallery in Ridgewood, New Jersey

29 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, 201-251-8100

Specializing in fine art, custom / museum framing and custom conservation framing. Whether you’re looking for a piece for your home or office, we can help. We have a wide selection of frames, mats, glass, prints, canvases, oil paintings and decades of experience. Offers a wide range of beautiful moldings, mats & top quality services.

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- VENUS WILLIAMS

“A picture is a poem without words.”

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wish to invite family and friends to celebrate - the cost is $200 for a two-hour window. Artists are required to sign a release waiver, and are asked to provide a title, a statement for the media, a personal artist biography, and the number of pieces planned for the exhibit. Details of each display are covered in local news media, the Village website and seasonal departmental newsletters. Kindly submit your interest, including examples, by email to Director Nancy Bigos, nbigos@ridgewoodnj.net.

RIDGEWOOD ART INSTITUTE

Arts organization in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Address: 12 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, • 201-652-9615

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non-profit arts organization made up of professional and amateur artists who represent and perpetuate America’s heritage of traditional realism in painting and drawing. They’ve been in existence since 1935. The pursuit of beauty in fine art, together with the highest standards of excellence, is promoted through their classes exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations, which are made available to the public. Their Purpose is to promote an interest in the fine arts in Ridgewood and its surrounding communities.

ART GUILD INC

Art gallery in Ridgewood, New Jersey

12 Chestnut St # A, Ridgewood, NJ • 856-251-3382

L2 ARTISTS

70 Glenwood Rd, Ridgewood, NJ • 212-419-2986

L2 Artists is an independent management agency dedicated to developing and nurturing each one of our artists and their careers. L2 Artists is an independent management agency dedicated to developing and nurturing each one of our artists and their careers.

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Art is literacy of the heart.

– ELLIOT EISNER

For us, music is personal. Whether you’re a performer, an agency or a major performing arts organization, we focus on building our relationships in order to curate a roster of the highest caliber performers, ready to shine on the world’s greatest stages. L2 Artists is a proud member of OPERA America and the International Artist Managers’ Association.

RIDGEWOOD GALLERIES

18 W Ridgewood Avenue • Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201-670-0400

Specializing in 19th and 20th century fine art, objects of vertu, Faberge, furnishings, and fine antiques, Ridgewood Art Galleries is located a few feet off of State Route 17 South in Paramus, NJ, just 12 miles from the George Washington Bridge.

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Artists can have greater access to reality; they can see patterns and details and connections that other people, distracted by the blur of life, might miss. Just sharing that truth can be a very powerful thing.

– JAY Z

enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

Ridgewood has an eclectic mix of restaurants. It would be hard to find any group that isn’t represented. Downtown areas are dotted with wine bars, breweries, tapas restaurants, and small cafes with creative vegetarian dishes.

Ridgewood still has that hometown feel complete with intimate and charming neighborhood joints that serve up some nice surprises.

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without

ALLEGRO COFFEE COMPANY

44 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-670-0383 • allegrocoffee.com

In 1977, when Allegro Coffee was born, this was a novel idea. We were founded with a vision to find a better way to source high quality coffees from farmers dedicated to environmental stewardship and worker livelihood. Our inspiration grew, bolstered by the burgeoning natural food movement in the 80s and 90s and the widespread desire for a more thoughtful food system. While we’ve grown and evolved over the past 40 years, we remain true toour guiding principle: where your coffee comes from matters.

The foundation of our responsible sourcing model is our network of long-term, direct partnerships with coffee and tea producers around the world. Our small team of buyers travels the globe to cultivate and maintain these important relationships. Our aim is to create a positive impact in the entire supply chain, from seed to cup.

– HOWARD SCHULTZ

A bad day with Coffee is better than a good day without it.

– JOEY TRIBBIANI (CENTRAL PERK)

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“A day

Coffee is like….. JUST KIDDING, who could answer that question?”

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ASIAN GRILL

28 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-251-4588 • asiangrillnj.com asiangrillnj is one of the finest restaurants in Ridgewood. We are not only offers amazing food but also serves it in a pleasant atmosphere that’ll have you coming back for more. Our talented, experienced chefs create authentic dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Exotic sauces and flavors intermingle on your plate, and the hot, tangy aromas waft up to meet your nose, creating an exciting taste journey you can experience only in our restaurant.

A MANO

24 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-493-2000 • amanopizza.com

A MANO, meaning “by hand”, was born from the idea of bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza to the USA. Although pizza is a perfectly simple food, outside of Naples, Italy, it has changed based on individual interpretations

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and availability of ingredients and materials. In Naples, however, pizza continues to be made as it was in 1889 when the first Margherita Pizza was made for Queen Regina Margherita. It was then, for the first time, that mozzarella cheese was put on top of flatbread with tomatoes and basil.

BAREBURGER

15 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-345-4207 bareburger.com

We created a family of farmers & partners to make clean-comfort food for everyone, because better food starts with your full belly. Every burger, salad and sandwich we make starts by working closely with our network of sustainable farmers & partners. With their help, we have created a menu that is over one-third vegetarian and plant-based. Our sustainability efforts go beyond our food. Each Bareburger is built with reclaimed & recycled materials making every one of our vibrant spaces unique. So all you carnivorous, veggie-heads, and gluten-haters come hang at our place and let us serve you all the local, organic, & sustainable burgers, shakes, salads, fries, and sides your earth-loving mouths can handle.

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BROAD STREET CAFE

9 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-882-1032 broadstcafe.com

Sweet Cheese dreams

Broad Street Cafe is located in the heart of Ridgewood NJ, offers the unique experience of European food coupled with modern design and trendy atmosphere, making it a destination fit for all. In our cafe, you can taste homemade French and Italian pastries or a wide array of delicious foods on our menu. From breakfast, brunch and fantastic desserts, light snacks, or just coffee and pastry, Broad Street Cafe is the spot to go. Come to dine with us at Broad Street Cafe Ridgewood NJ or plan your next social gathering, where we will custom tailor everything to fit your needs.

BROOKLYN’S BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA

– ANNIE LENNOX

in Edgewater and Ridgewood, NJ. Our Pizza is made the same way it was in the 1930’s, with the freshest ingredients and our made in house whole milk mozzarella, then cooked in our 1000-degree coal fired brick ovens. It’s my honor and privilege to share a bit of our family tradition, with you... We hope you enjoy! In Loving Memory of My Father. A Talented musician who performed with the stars you see pictured in our stores.

15 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-493-7600 brooklynspizza.net In the early 1900’s our relative Patsy Lancieri was one of the first in New York to use a Coal Burning Brick Oven. And Patsy’s Brick Coal Oven Pizzeria on 1st Ave in Harlem, NY was born. Patsy’s became famous World Wide, with patrons from the at the time nearby movie industry. Stars such as Frank Sinatra made it, “Their Place”. His Nephew Pat Grimaldi working there since the age of 13 opened his Pizzeria in Brooklyn in 1990, enjoying much success, Uncle Pat and Aunt Carol helped us continue the family tradition and bring to New Jersey our family’s legacy in 1993 with the opening of our Hackensack store. Since then, we have opened 2 additional Restaurants

are made of who am I to Dis a Brie?

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Every pizza is a pizzapersonal if you try hard and believe in yourself.

– BILL MURRAY

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BEN & JERRY’S

104-106 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-689-1122 benjerry.com

From a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, to far-off places with names we sometimes mispronounce, the journey that began in 1978 with 2 guys and the ice cream business they built is as legendary as the ice cream is euphoric. With a $5 correspondence course in ice cream-making from Penn State and a $12,000 investment ($4,000 of it borrowed), Ben and Jerry open their first ice cream scoop shop in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont.

the world.

Borges National USA Corp was established as a joint venture between BAIEO and National Cortina in 2006. National Cortina is a third-generation family business in the U.S with decades of experience with supplying imported ingredients to food manufacturers.

BEST OF EVERYTHING INC

29 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201-670-7575 bestofeverythingdeli.com

The Best of Everything Deli & Catering has been the premiere location for the finest gourmet foods in northern New Jersey. Established in 1986 by Lou and Denise Torelli, The Best of Everything has been a fixture among the many fine eateries and restaurants in Ridgewood, NJ for over 22 years.

The Best of Everything has also established itself as the premiere caterers in Bergen County and indeed one of the top caterers in New Jersey. We provide both corporate catering in NJ and NY as well as providing personal catering in Bergen County and throughout the tri-state area.

BORGES NATIONAL USA CORP.

53 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-825-6214 borgesnational.com

Borges Agricultural and Industrial Edible Oils (BAIEO) is headquartered in Tarrega, Spain. It is a group dedicated to the production, processing and B2B sale of olive oil, seed oil, vinegars and seeds. The business is one part of Borges International Group, a Spanish multinational family company founded in 1896 that has made more than 819.8 million euros in 116 countries around

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B. GOOD

381 NJ-17, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-689-0999 bgood.com

We only use clean, quality ingredients to serve food that’s good for you and good for the planet.

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CHESTNUT DELI & CATERING

25 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-445-3031 chestnutdelicatering.com

We are a full-service Delicatessen, Prepared Foods and catering Store. We are here for all your needs, from a simple cup of coffee in the morning to sandwiches and salads in the afternoon and don’t forget all of the possibilities for your next catered event. Catering is available for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail Parties, Barbeques and Cooporate Events. We also have Italian Ice Carts and Hot Dog carts available for Kids Parties, Cooporate Events, Fund Raisers and much more. Don’t hesitate stop by today, we’re located in the heart of beautiful Ridgewood, N.J.

CUPCAKES BY CAROUSEL

192 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-389-3090 • cupcakesbycarousel.com

After selling gourmet cakes wholesale for almost 30 years, we decided that it was time to branch out the family bakery business and open Cupcakes by Carousel to sell mini-versions of our delicious cakes. Carousel Cakes has a long history of making fine desserts, selling to more than 700 restaurants in the tri-state area. Local restaurants and gourmet grocers include Aldo & Gianni Ristorante

in Montvale, Valentino’s of Park Ridge, the Clinton Inn Hotel in Tenafly. Manhattan customers include Zabar’s, the private Friars Club, EJ’s Luncheonette and the American Museum of Natural History. Ridgewood and Englewood are wonderful New Jersey towns, and we are so happy to be a part of these communities. We offer a full range of cupcakes for kids of all ages... traditional frosted cupcakes and those piled high with crumbled cookies or candy. We have cupcake versions of Carousel Cakes’s different lines of white, mousse and chocolate cakes, as well as the Red Velvet and Blue Velvet which are both Oprah favorites!

- JERRY SEINFELD

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CASPIAN PERSIAN MARKET

28 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-8315 Caspianpersianmarket.com

Caspian Market is a specialty Middle Eastern & Mediterranean grocery store located in Ridgewood, NJ. This unique grocery store is different from other ethnic marketplaces you may have visited. Our Persian owners enjoy introducing customers to new ingredients and flavors by answering questions, giving recipes, and providing insight into traditional cooking techniques. As a family-owned business, we are happy to bring the flavors of the Caspian region of the world to Ridgewood!

- VIRGINIA WOOLF

crepes often escapes onto the street from our dessert shop before we’ve even opened. We’re dedicated to kickstarting for Ridgewood customers your morning with warm muffins, buttery biscuits and a cup of hot coffee! in our bakery we work with local suppliers to source the freshest crepes and most authentic ingredients, and use old-fashioned techniques to ensure the highest quality. Our goal is to make your taste buds happy.

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO

8 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-8533 • cravingstapas.com

CAFE DE ROYAL

12 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-8855 cafederoyal.com

Our bakery start work before the sun rises each day to ensure that every batch is as fresh as possible before it gets to you. The warm smell of

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Cravings Tapas Bistro strives to create an atmosphere full of vitality and fun. We aim at crafting a memory between friends and family as they dine at our restaurant. Cravings will leave a lasting impression on our customers by producing a sensory experience through both our food and our service. We want our customers to feel warm and welcome as they choose from our eclectic menu that highlights our global culinary influences. Cravings Tapas Bistro’s greatest objective is to nourish our community and our guests through seasonally inspired and thoughtfully procured provisions.

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One cannot think well, love well and sleep well if one has not dined well.

CAFE 37

37 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-0437 • cafe-37.com

Cafe 37 is a modern American Cuisine Restaurant that features seasonal items and culinary creativity, with a diverse menu of seafood, meats and pastas, as well as classic dishes. With an excellent rating from The New York Times, Zagat and positive reviews from numerous publications and websites. Cafe 37 has earned a reputation as a place to go for a special night out, with its reasonable A LA CARTE and PRIX FIXE MENU. A seasonal menu and holiday specials are available. Private and corporate party packages are available, with the opportunity to actually reserve the entire restaurant for your holiday.

COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE

140 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-8395 countrypancakehouse.net

Our large portions have fresh ingredients at reasonable prices for everyone to enjoy. We are happy to say that we purchase fresh food locally from different farms and markets.

There is always a family member on location whether in the front of house or in the back cooking. It is a family affair. As a family run business, we are proud to welcome your family to our restaurant. It is frequently said that if customers leave this restaurant hungry it is their own fault!

DAILY TREAT RESTAURANT

177 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-9113 dailytreatrestaurant.com

Family- owned and operated restaurant, which started as a modest luncheonette over 50 years ago in 1963, and remains with the family to this day. A family that came not from Sparta, New Jersey, but from Sparta, Greece, where the sea is deep and family is deeper. Invitation is the bedrock of food and family, endearingly acknowledged by loyal customer families and friends as “grandma’s kitchen.” Grandma’s hands to preparation and eye to quality are

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People want honest, flavorful food, not some show off meal that takes days to prepare.

– TED ALLEN

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Look at your waiter’s face. They know. It’s another reason to be polite to them. They could save your life with a raised eyebrow or a sigh.

– ANTHONY BOURDAIN

embedded signatures to what comes out of her age-old kitchen. Grandma insists—and this family does not want to disappoint her tradition and invitation nor the many customers who come for a meal. Innovation— From the kitchen an eclectic American menu has evolved that offers the customer considerable selection and choice of meat, fish, chicken, pasta, vegan, salads and more, with active eye to preparation and ingredient, mindfully healthy and, where possible, organic choice. The family management is actively involved and oversees product selection.

DELHI ACCENT: INNOVATIVE INDIAN DINING

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KHYBER GRILL CATERERS)

37 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-4910 • delhiaccentnj.com

Located in the up and coming downtown area of Ridgewood, NJ, our approach to Indian cuisine is finding a fine balance between tradition and innovation. A slightly rustic charm with modern accents gives our establishment a unique and charming aura while dining. Our food is presented to a high standard of sophistication while showcasing entirely authentic dishes. Whether you’re looking for romantic dinner out or have a larger crowd to entertain, we will be sure to take your culinary standard to a new level. Our staff is well versed in both the art of customer service and the new age dining experience we strive to offer. They can provide you with options that meet your specifications and be sure to provide the best care during your visit.

DIM SUM DYNASTY

75 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-0686 • dimsumdynastyridgewoodnj.com

Dim Sum Dynasty offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Ridgewood, NJ. Dim Sum Dynasty is a cornerstone in the Ridgewood community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

FINCA TAPAS

20 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-1199 • fincanj.com

Finca is a Spanish word that means Estate. We are “The Estate of Small Plates”. At Finca, we aim at creating a culinary experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Our small plates are meant to be shared between friends and family. However, our inspiration is not solely Spanish Tapas, but created from a world of influence. Finca has a California wine license and half and full bottles are available as well as house-made sangria.

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FELINA RESTAURANT AND EVENTS

54 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 551-276-5454 • felinarestaurant.com

Felina is set in a former iconic bank space, where architectural elements, reclaimed materials and modern touches highlight both the award-winning restaurant and luxurious ballroom. Appropriate for an intimate dining experience, hosting a lifetime milestone event or a corporate meeting. New to the landmark hospitality portfolio, Felina is the brainchild of Frank and Jeanne Cretella and Chef / Partner Anthony Bucco. The collaboration has proven successful, as the restaurant had quite an opening year including appearances on NJ Monthly’s Top 30, stellar reviews and being names as NJ’s Hottest New Restaurant. Inspired by the rich culinary tradition and culture of Italy, while be sensitive to locally grown and foraged ingredients, Felina’s culinary ethos translates to menus highlighting seasonality and sustainability, while focusing on technique to curate a memorable visit. Our beverage programming is geared to reflect small producers from around the world who share our core values.

FOMO BAKING CO

223 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-882-1888 fomobaking.com

Lauren and Brittany, two sisters, and former attorneys, have spent the vast majority of their lives unable to eat desserts because of dietary restrictions. Brittany has celiac disease and Lauren has EOE. Because of these restrictions, Lauren and Brittany spent countless holidays, birthdays and special occasions missing out on delicious desserts that everyone else was able to enjoy. When they would try to eat desserts that were labeled as “safe”, they would often get sick because of hidden ingredients or cross-contamination. We created FOMO Baking Co. to be a safe space where people, like us and so many others, suffering from allergies and

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other food intolerances could safely enjoy a fun and delicious dessert—and no longer have the Fear of Missing Out. We have built a brand new and state of the art allergen free kitchen from scratch so that everyone who enjoys FOMO Baking Co. products knows that they can do so without the fear of reacting. Place your order today, or send a sweet treat to someone you love and make sure they don’t miss out anymore!

FROM SCRATCH

44 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-5188 fromscratchridgewood.com

we are scheduling cooking classes, catering and private restaurant events. we have a perfect family dinner for you. lasagna, meatballs and dessert can be ordered.

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HÄAGEN-DAZS

22 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

201-447-9840 • haagendazs.us

For more than 50 years, our passion for crafting the perfect flavors and creamiest textures using only the finest ingredients is what has set the Haagen-Dazs brand apart. We’ve never wavered on the principles that made us who we are from the very beginning. Today, the Haagen-Dazs brand continues to transform the finest ingredients into extraordinary experiences bite by bite.

ICE CREAM BY MIKE

305 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451, 201-343-4514 • icecreambymike.com

Mike’s Ice Cream all about you might ask? Well let me tell you, I only use the finest ingredients like Valrhona chocolate and pure Tahitian vanilla beans. Also, I only use farm fresh eggs and cream to ensure a premium blend. With one taste of my ice cream you will Wowed by its taste and texture. So, when you are on Main street in Hackensack or have the craving for pure homemade Ice Cream, stop by!

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IT’S GREEK TO ME

21 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-612-2600 • itsgreektome.com

It’s Greek to Me is a full-service restaurant that offers traditional Greek cuisine along with a diverse variety of contemporary Greek dishes. Our restaurants all feature a bright Greek island décor and a warm family friendly atmosphere. Our menu is designed to offer an option to everyone and their different dining preferences. All menu items are made in house daily; everything served at our restaurant is prepared at each location.

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

305 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-5377 • Jerseymikesubs.com

At Jersey Mike’s Subs, we’re all about quality. What makes a Jersey Mike’s Sub so good. It’s the ingredients! High quality meats and cheese sliced in front of you, store baked bread and, the authentic taste—served Mike’s Way,

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fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and spices! Of course, everything is served with a smile. Jersey Mike’s catering is sure to please, choose from our subs by the box, subs by the bag or personal boxed lunches and don’t forget the dessert! Our cookie and brownie trays are the perfect finale to any type of gathering.

“Come up and sashimi sometime”

– MAE WEST

J MART

44 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-5738 jmart-usa.com

JMart has a wide range of products including Japanese foods, sweets, snacks, drinks, vegetables, meat, fish, sundries, basic cosmetics, stationery, and more. We also have take-out sushi. Experienced sushi chefs will arrange “sushi set”, “sashimi set”, “hand-rolled sushi set” etc. according to your budget and preference.

201-882-1244

jackslobsterrolls.com

Lobster is a delicious delicacy enjoyed and craved by many. The first task on visitor’s list once they arrive in Maine is to eat fresh Maine lobster… but you can’t vacation in Maine every day! Because of this, we decided to bring Maine to you here in Ridgewood. Come by and enjoy one of our three lobster roll options amongst various other options.

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– CHARLES SCHULZ

KILWINS

121 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-445-4837 kilwins.com

Spring is in the air bringing with it a few holidays and Kilwins Ridgewood has such fun confections to help you celebrate! St. Patrick’s Day Chocolates like our themed decorated Oreos, Shamrock Krispies, hand designed homemade Caramel Apples, colorful Twinkies, and more will certainly bring a smile ( and maybe a little good fortune) to those with a healthy cupful of our homemade Mint Chocolate Ice Cream to TOP it all off Our downtown shoppe is always filled with the indulgent aroma of hand-paddled fudge or the salty-sweet smell or caramel corn and nut brittles. While taking in the sights and sounds of downtown, be sure take a moment to relax at our store and/or in beautiful Van Neste Park right across the street at with a caramel apple of your choosing or a warming cup of hot chocolate.

KUMO

55 Franklin Ave

Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-0088 kumoridgewoodnj.com

Kumo Japanese Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Ridgewood, NJ. Kumo Japanese Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Ridgewood community and has been recognized for its outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Sushi restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

KINGS FINE WINES & SPIRITS

112 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-493-4924 • kingsfoodmarkets.com

kitchen odors

– PHYLLIS DILLER

All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

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The best way to get rid of

is to eat out!

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Outstanding product, grass-fed local beef, and the purest fish in the world, hand-selected from our expert purveyors. We’ve supported innovative entrepreneurs who are changing the food industry with new flavors, new techniques, and mission-driven products. We’re Jersey born and bred and proud of it. Supporting the local economy through the people we hire, initiatives we support, and quality products we source is in our DNA.

LA LANTERNA

29 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-5520 • lalanternaofridgewood.com

La Lanterna is a family owned and operated establishment. As residents of Ridgewood for 40 years, we take great pride in creating a friendly, genuine Tuscany dining experience. Sit in the lively main dining room, or enjoy dining al fresco in the warm months. In the past year we have expanded the restaurant, adding a newly renovated four-season porch. This dining room is equipped with heating a nd air conditioning so our guests will feel comfortable dining at any time of year.

LE BON CHOIX

11 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-689-0400 lebonchoixcafe.com Le Bon Choix Rotisserie and Café merges the timeless essence of the traditional French rotisserie with American southern flavors made right here in our own backyard of Ridgewood, NJ. Our chicken is locally sustained and naturally raised in New Jersey. Whenever possible, we use local produce and dairy to help keep our local New Jersey farming community thriving.

LATOUR

6 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-5056 • latourridgewood.com

The best exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch, I call it lunch.

You had me at Merlot

Michael Latour has been the Chef/Owner of Latour, A French-American Grill for the past 13 years, and is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. He has held several Chef positions in New York’s finest hotels, including being part of the opening team of the Four Seasons Hotel prior to opening Latour. He is a member of the Societé Culinaire Philanthropique and a recipient of the Gold Medal awarded by the Les Amis d’Escoffier Society Foundation for Best Sugar Work Piece in the 2010 International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show at the Javits Convention Center.

– RENEE

ZELLWEGER

–AMY SCHUMER RIDGEWOOD EATS & DRINKS

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LISA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

28 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-251-8686 lisamediterraneannj.com

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine is one of the finest Mediterranean restaurant located at Naperville, IL. Our restaurant is best known for its outstanding Mediterranean Cuisine, excellent staff service with livery ambience. Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine prepares everything fresh using the best quality ingredients and the freshest vegetables. Each dish represents flavor, pleasure, affection and essence.

MEDITERRANEO

23 N Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-447-0022 mediterraneoridgewood.com

In 2005, in the heart of Ridgewood, Mediterraneo was created out of passion and desire to explore and share the exciting opportunities of the truly Mediterranean cooking, from the shores of Southern Europe to the coast of North Africa. It was the first of its kind and, a decade later is still the leader in this style of cuisine, transporting diners through a true culinary and cultural journey through the cobblestone backstreets of the ancient historical neighborhoods of the Mediterranean region, delivering Mediterranean gastronomic experiences beyond expectation. It’s the style, ingredients and flavoring that sets it apart from any other. At Mediterraneo, we carefully and without compromise choose each ingredient for its authenticity, quality, and freshness. It is our passionate objective to discover the culinary stories, tastes, and joy offered throughout the Mediterranean region, and make them available to food connoisseurs and adventurists of Bergen County and beyond.

MANJAL INDIAN CUISINE

37 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-857-5754 manjalindiancuisinetogo.com

We love this place! They’ve been a great addition to downtown. Lunch buffet or sit down dinner, you can’t go wrong!

MASAGO

22 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-4455 masago22.com

Masago Neo Japanese sushi has expanded its menus and lowered prices. The chef, with 20 years’ experience at a popular Asian restaurant. We utilize

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the finest seasonal ingredients to emphasize the elements of color, shape, flavor and texture. Each dish is carefully chosen and arranged to enhance your dining pleasure. Masago’s menu features signature dishes such as: Painted Lady Roll, Masago Roll, Hadeed Roll, Long island Roll, Jalapeno Yummy Roll, Six Flags Roll. Our kitchen features Steak and Shrimp Hibachi, Seafood Teriyaki, Lobster Teriyaki and Japanese Fried Rice.

NO. 12

12 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

201-555-5555 • dineat12.com No.12 is the place to eat small plates from all over the world. We want you to kick back, unwind, unplug, enjoy the vibes and the food that we love to cook and eat. No.12 is our culinary playground.

NATIONAL FOOD TRADING CORPORATION

53 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-825-6214 • nationalcortina.com You’ll be hard pressed to find a better source for imported ingredients.

At National Cortina, we sell premium quality ingredients from Europe and around the world. We’ll handle all of the customs and FDA clearance requirements for you. Plus, we’ll arrange for local warehousing and delivery. With all the benefits of using imported ingredients from finding specialty items to geographic and crop cycle diversity it’s time you started taking advantage of imported goods.

ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT

171 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-3711n • orangeleafyogurt.com

To make life sweeter, by creating a memorable treat experience that is all about you. Orange Leaf offers freedom from average every day options. From flavors, cups, and cones, to smoothies, shakes, and cakes, we give our guest the freedom to create whatever sweet treat they can come up with next. Our froyo flavors are the best, because we make them that way. No really, we do. Each flavor recipe is uniquely ours and you can’t get it anywhere else!

OFFICE TAVERN GRILL

32-34 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-1070 • officetaverngrill.com

At National Cortina, we know how important great service is. That’s why we make it our mission to deliver on time, every time, in accordance with your exact specifications and all at a great price. When you come to us with an order, we jump on it right away. We can handle tight lead times, warehouse management programs, and crucial processing requirements, no matter the size of your business.

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Villa Restaurant Group has grown from humble beginnings in 1964 to include a large portfolio of brands in Quick and Full-Service restaurants— we’re proud of this fact, and we are looking for diverse, creative, entrepreneurial people to join us in expanding even further. At every level throughout Villa Restaurant Group, we strive to deliver exceptional experiences to our Guests through our unique heritage, passion, and commitment to quality. As a part of the VRG family, no matter what your role, you become a part of this commitment. Whether you are working on new menu items for one of our Full Service restaurants such as Office Tavern Grill, Piattino, or Black Horse Tavern & Pub, managing one of our Quick Service restaurants such as Villa Italian Kitchen or Green Leaf’s, & Bananas, or thinking ahead in our Corporate office…as a Villa Restaurant Group employee, we want you to have an exceptional experience so that you can provide our Guests one, too.

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PARDIS PERSIAN GRILL

47 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-8000 pardispersiangrill.com

Pardis Persian Grill was established with the intent of bringing delectable Persian Food with a home-cooked feel to those who love and appreciate Persian food and Culture as much as we do. Our vibrant menu offers modern twists on classic Persian dishes while still maintaining authenticity. A family run restaurant, Pardis offers a wide array of flavorful options in a warm and inviting space.

PARK WEST TAVERN

30 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-445-5400 parkwesttavern.com

The PARK WEST LOFT is a special event venue located on the entire second floor of the Park West Tavern at 38 Oak Street in Ridgewood, New Jersey. With its distinctive charm, rich history and simple elegance. The Park West Loft is unlike any other event venue in Northern New Jersey. The warm and inviting atmosphere can accommodate any event or set-up, from a formal business meeting to a sophisticated social gathering.

PICCOLO BISTRO

29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-882-1111 piccolobistro.net

We Strive to present you with elegantly styled rustic dishes using the finest ingredients from all over the world. Our mission is to create for you an incredible culinary experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

“Plant a radish, get a radish, never any doubt. That’s why I love vegetables, you know what they’re about!”

– TOM JONES & HARVEY SCHMIDT

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PUBLIC WINE, BEER AND SPIRITS

6 Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-0316 publicridgewood.com

Ridgewood’s finest selection of wine, craft beer, sake and spirits... we are located in the heart of downtown Ridgewood within easy walking distance of all the great BYOB restaurants in town. We offer up to 10% discounting on all case wines, free delivery in the Ridgewood area and weekly in store tastings. And don’t forget to sign up for our exclusive mailer and we will keep you in touch with all our samplings, new releases and special offers.

PRAPAISRI THAI CUISINE

2 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-612-7797 facebook.com/pg/Prapaisri.nj

The food is absolutely amazing and I mean it! They service is wonderful and everyone is working there friendly. I definitely recommend this place (especially if you like or love spicy food)!

PLAYA BOWLS

305 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-639-2700 • playabowls.com

Playa Bowls is your slice of summer, anytime. Using the freshest, highest quality ingredients, we serve healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind. Born on the beach and built for the globe, we’re your morning booster and your lunch break dream; your post-surf fix and perfect nightcap.

PUZO’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

16 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, puzos.net • 201-445-3332

Here at Puzo’s we work hard every day to provide our customers with the best Italian cuisine in Ridgewood and the friendliest service in town. Throughout the years we have operated more than ten food establishments in New Jersey. We are truly dedicated to quality food and great service. Thank you for your patronage and remember, “good food takes time”. Read what some of our valued patrons have to say about our food and service, then come on in and enjoy a taste of Italy yourself.

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Mary Poppins recently visited a restaurant and ordered cheese, eggs and cauliflower. When she left, she wrote a Yelp review (Super Cauliflower, Eggs but Cheese was quite atrocious!)

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RENATO’S PIZZA

36 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, renatospizza.coM 201-652-3554

Renato’s has been serving the Ridgewood community since 1962. The dining room is connected to a small glass-enclosed porch great for dining in. We have many dishes, sandwiches and gourmet pizzas & pasta to choose from for dining in or take out. Renato’s Pizza offers a contemporary, sit-down family dining atmosphere. The result is a fun, high-energy setting for families and friends.

–KEVIN JAMES

RIDGEWOOD HOT BAGELS

110 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-445-6005 ridgewoodhotbagels.com HOT Bagels and Cafe has been in operation for more than 20 years at different locations. We bring to the table experience, quality, nutrition and vision which can be matched by only a few in our industry. Our goal is full customer satisfaction at all cost. one priority is our customers happiness and we strive to achieve that every day of the week.

There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.

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EverythinghappensforaRiesling

. –MARILYNMONROE

– JULIA CHILD

ROOTS STEAKHOUSE

17 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-1922 rootssteakhouse.com

Roots Steakhouse is an old-fashioned New York style Steakhouse located in Summit, Morristown, and Ridgewood NJ. The Roots name comes from the iconic Roots clothing store, which was the location of the first Roots Steakhouse in Summit NJ (2006). The vault that held all of the mink coats still remains a part of the location. Diners can expect delicious USDA aged prime beef sourced from the highest quality ranches in the mid-west. The word “prime” is a quality grade given by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to describe the highest quality beef in terms of tenderness, juiciness and flavor. It is among the top 2% of cattle. We pride ourselves on only center cut beef and cooked at 1800 degrees to ensure our guests the best product possible. The second Roots Steakhouse followed 5 years later in Morristown NJ. The newest location opened June 2014 in Ridgewood NJ.

SANTONI’S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

88 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-389-6810 santonispizza.com

Santoni’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Garfield was founded in 1988 by Ed Lewer and Joe Parillo. Both coming from a vast variety of restaurant experience they set out to create mouthwatering food using only freshest ingredients and the highest quality products. Santoni’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant was an instant hit and over the years has become a staple in the town of Garfield. Ed and Joe believed in not only providing a great product as a key to their success but staying involved in the community. For decades they have been highly involved in the community. Santoni’s has sponsorship many fundraising events, nonprofit organizations, and various town sports teams. This community involvement led the business to win Business of the Year in 1994.

The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for your steak to cook.

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“Here’s to you and yours and to mine and ours, and if mine and ours ever come across you and yours, we hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours have done for you and yours!”

– TIS HIMSELF

SMOKED

2 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-447-6653 smoked2go.com

At SMOKED, we use natural ingredients and promise to serve uncomplicated, clean, fresh food. We stand proud with a healthy and savory menu; using Cabot natural dairy products from Vermont, and farm fresh vegetables & herbs believing that healthy eating can be exciting, satisfying and fun! Our meats are of the highest-quality from reputable purveyors in the industry. We smoke steelhead salmon & vegetarian fed, non-hormone added chickens.

STELLA ARTISAN ITALIAN

18 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-857-2677 • stellaitalian.com

Our mission is simple the best ingredients, hand-crafted, great food! Our kitchen is the heart of the restaurant, from where all good things flow. Our staff is the soul. Artisan cooking is a craft and a commitment, giving a nod to the past, while using modern technique. We are experts at Artisan. It’s our passion.

S.EGIDIO PIZZE SALUMI ESPRESSO

17 N Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-389-3525 segidiopizza.com

A complete tasting of our imported Italian cured meats and handcrafted cheeses served with assorted house made accompaniments. Finally, an updated N.J. Pizza Power Rankings, and not only do we have a new number one, we have seven newcomers in the top 25.

SHUMI JAPANESE CUISINE

70 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-345-0808 • shumiomakase.com Shumi Japanese Cuisine. Shumi in Japanese means ‘hobby’ which was first started by our Master Chef Aikasa in Somerville, New Jersey. Our owner and sushi chef, David Seo, is a close student working with Aikasa. As you step into Shumi, you will see the open bar and feel a sense of refreshing and clear atmosphere. Shumi’s Omakase has a unique way of introducing and presenting sushi to newcomers and veterans alike in Ridgewood,

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New Jersey. Omakase is the chef-selected tasting menu of seasonal sushi and/or sashimi from the day’s catch. If you try the Omakase, the Chef will present each piece of sushi and give you a full experience behind each one. You will leave with a unique experience using all five of your senses.

SOOK PASTRY

24 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-493-2500 sookpastry.com

The delicate Korean pastries from my mother’s kitchen had captured my imagination at a young age and set my path in life.” Keum-Sook Park Sook began her education in high school, apprenticing in Seoul’s finest bakeries and pâtisseries. While learning the craft, she was fascinated with combining pastry styles and flavors from different cuisines. She then went on to New York for technical education at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and the French Culinary Institute (FCI). After graduating, Keum-Sook had stints at Jean Georges, under Iuzzini, at Bernadine, under Laiskonis and et Financier, under Bedoucha. She then moves to Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro in Manhattan, where she spent a few years working and studying under François Payard. In the meanwhile, ‘Sook’ expanded its menu, which now includes savory & sweet crêpes, soups, sandwiches, quiches, and much more (see ‘menu’). In order to accommodate the many customers, Sook is now open seven days/week, from as early as 5:45 am until the last customer leaves, around 11.00 pm. “It’s a lot of work”, says she,”but the smile on my happy customers’ faces is all the reward I need. That is the one thing that keeps me going.”

SUPER CELLARS

32 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, RIDGEWOOD EATS & DRINKS

SUPER CELLARS

201-444-0012

supercellars.com

Super Cellars is a dedicated group of retailers with more years of experience than they want to admit to. Those many years have entailed many, many hours of tasting, sampling, laughing, eating and enjoying the best of the best. It’s a tough job but we’re still up to the task! Talk about crying in your champagne! We have our fun. We enjoy discovering wines before the scores hit (we do work at those three-hour lunches) and usually hope they don’t. Super Cellars is pleased to offer Express Pick Up for our customers in a hurry. Just call in your order along with your credit card number and we’ll prepare your order. It’ll be ready to go at the register counter.

SUSHI X

23 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-689-7878 • sushixridgewood.com

Sushi X offers delicious dining and takeout to Ridgewood, NJ. Sushi X is a cornerstone in the Ridgewood community and has been recognized for its outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Sushi restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

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STEEL WHEEL TAVERN

51 N Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-882-1800 • steelwheeltavern.com

With an eclectic menu of modern American cuisine, Steel Wheel Tavern is sure to please. Located in Ridgewood’s Historical District, directly across from the train station. Steel Wheel Tavern maintains the charm of its late 19th century origins, with the up-to-date appeals of craft beers, specialty cocktails and a substantial wine menu. It also boasts a delectable variety of popular pasta dishes, locally sourced duck and poultry from Goffle Farms, Angus beef, vegetarian selections, composed seafood plates, sandwiches and burgers. There are also a bevy of appetizers and salads along with an extensive kids’ menu.

SAKURA BANA RESTAURANT

43 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-447-6525 • restaurantpassion.com

Sakura Bana is Ridgewood’s family style traditional Japanese restaurant. Sushi Chef Ken Kuriki and his staff prepare traditional sushi, sashimi and other traditional Japanese specialties for lunch and dinner.

TRULY SICHUAN

31 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-3830 • trulysichuan.com

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hospitality and authenticity that teleport your senses to the Far East. We believe in supporting our communities and the environment while respecting our customers, suppliers and competitors. We invite you to experience genuine gourmet Szechuan dishes with live entertainment like you’ve never experienced.

TOFU HOUSE

88 Godwin Ave # 3, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-251-7734 • organictofuhouseus.com

We offer homestyle Korean specialties including BBQ Kalbi, Bulgogi, BiBimbab and Korean pancake. We also offer healthy and delicious vegetarian and vegan options, including 15 varieties of tofu soup prepared with the freshest ingredients and pure, alkaline water.

TITO’S BURRITOS

& WINGS

166 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-4619 titosburritos.com

It is believed that Tito was born in the small beach village of Todos Santos, on Mexico’s Baja peninsula - or maybe it was just outside of Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu then again, it might have been the town of Balboa, on the Pacific coast of Panama. Truth is, no one’s quite sure where he’s from! Whenever he’s asked, Tito simply leansback, scratches his chin & replies (in his own language that we call “Tito-Speak”), “I come from da beach, brah. No matter where I am, I’m always at da beach!”

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THE COOKIE CONNECT

46 Chestnut St Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 822-5331 thecookieconnect.com

We want to make sure everyone’s late-night cravings are fulfilled. Our menu has a cookie on it for everyone. Whether you are a teenager trying to get over a heartbreak, a college student trooping through finals, a mother stressing over her son’s birthday party, or an elder wondering what they should serve at their next Sunday Dinner.

TABBOULE FINE LEBANESE CUISINE

90 N Maple Ave #3212, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-7044 tabbouleridgewood.com

Tabboule offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Ridgewood, NJ. Tabboule is a cornerstone in the Ridgewood community and has been recognized for its outstanding Mediterranean cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Mediterranean restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

TABLA RIDGEWOOD, INDIAN RESTAURANT

16 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-4055 • tablaridgewood.com

Indian cuisine is soulful and filled with exotic, complex flavors that will truly leave you captivated by its flavor. Tabla is an Indian high-end finedining restaurant situated in the gorgeous downtown of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Here, we bring you the rich tradition and the vast, diverse

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culture of India with delicious food. At Tabla, food is treated as art. From the perfect mix of spices to the flavorful combination of ingredients, our food truly redefines fine-dining experience. The food is created with absolutely fresh ingredients by the magician of a chef who treats each dish as his best performance piece. Our menu is carefully curated to allow for the most authentic dishes. We serve different kinds of dishes with various varieties from regional Indian cuisine. Our food is designed with consideration of the tastes of the local customers which allows us to have the perfect flair of spice to serve you best. We, at Tabla, place great importance on the décor. We believe that the environment at a fine-dining restaurant is just as important as the quality of food. With an upscale Indian theme, we try to give our customers the royal experience of India. The walls are elegantly ornamented with photos and art that reflect the history of British-India and features the great palaces at homeland. We want you to feel closer to the Indian culture and enjoy every moment of your time at Tabla.

TORI RAMEN CHICKEN

40 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-857-0908 • tori-ramen.com

At our restaurant, we make our broths fresh every morning. We use only the highest quality ingredients to bring you the most delicious ramen. You have choices of seaweed, chicken, or mixed chicken and pork broth that are cooked up to 10 hours. There is something for everyone here - yes, even for the gluten-free dieters, we have rice noodles for you! We also specialize in chicken wings & drumsticks that are extra crispy and lathered in our mouthwatering secret sauces.

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TRATTORIA LA BOCCA

13 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-445-8410 • trattorialabocca.com

We first started La Bocca in Southern California est. 2001, and now we have the opportunity to bring our unique cuisine to New Jersey and you. Being born and raised in a small town in Sicily and coming from a big family where we grew, picked, prepared and cooked our meals together has brought a whole new meaning to food. We extend an invitation to experience the true Italian way of life; where passion and love come together in every dish. Bringing exciting flavors from Tuscany to Sicily and from our home to your table. We hope you enjoy the La Bocca Experience.

THE SENSIBLE FORK

14 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-857-8686 • sensiblefork.com

Sometime in the summer of 2010, after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I quickly grew frustrated with destinations that satisfied my wife and children, while not offering tasty options for someone with my

broadening ailment. I sought the help of a non-medicinal doctor and began to research the effect of diet on the human body. I learned what foods were safe for a diabetic. I, in turn, began to develop foods that my wife and children would eat without knowing that they were adhering to my medicinal needs. After 3 1/2 months of following my newly discovered diet, I lost 52 pounds — without any exercise, and dropped my blood sugar from 796 to 104 without medicine. More importantly, I began to feel much, much better. I began to understand the effect of diet and how it can benefit, or impair anyone. After friends and family began to encourage me to develop my results into the concept that you see before you today. A single desti nation for families and friends to gather and share well prepared, conscious meals to order with fresh ingredients. We prepare every meal on the spot, right down to chopping the vegetables. We are sure you will agree that our results are well worth the trip, and it is our sincere hope that you enjoy your experience with us today, and most importantly, welcome.

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THE WILKES FAMILY DELI

283 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-6232 • wilkesdelicatessen.com

The Wilkes name is well known in Bergen for the family’s popular delicatessens. The first opened in Fair Lawn in 1938, Frank and Ruth Wilkes, ran a small grocery store assisted by their three children, Howard, Charles and Ruth. When they retired, Howard took over the Fair Lawn store and also purchased the Glen Avenue store in 1961. Charles, eventually took over the Ridgewood location. The original Fair Lawn store is gone, but the tiny Glen Avenue store—the Wilkes Family Delicatessen—is still going strong in its 50th year. Curt Wilkes and wife, Jennifer, now have owned and run this store for the past 20 years. Curt entered the business right after high school and was trained by his father, Charles and his older brother, Barry. He quickly became the manager, and then the owner in the years that followed. Everything is homemade by Curt and his trusted staff.

VAN DYK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

145 Ackerman Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-1429 • vandyksicecream.com

“Van Dyke’s Ice Cream seems like a little time machine into summers past. Tucked into a small side street in Ridgewood, Van Dyke’s overflows in the summer with ice cream lovers of all ages, who come not only for the range of flavors - everything from Nutella to apple pie - but to taste the homemade creaminess that bursts in every bite. Don’t expect luxury—there are long times; no seats and the parking

lot is a bit of an obstacle course—but do expect joy; every single person there has a deliriously happy ice cream infused smile on his or her face. If your next dinner party is all figured out except for the dessert, you can stop by Van Dyke’s for a pint or two of rum raisin ice cream, and I guarantee that your dinner party will wrap of deliciously.

VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT

36 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-2914

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Our menu is dedicated to those with a passion for fine food. This Passion for food is what drives our team to create what Zagat has called “Sophisticated” and “High Quality”. Located in a historic building on Prospect Street, off to the side of the bustling traffic of Ridgewood Avenue. This charming New American BYO, offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, while serving cuisine that excites the senses and pleases the palate. Here at the Village Green we offer an extensive a la carte menu, as well as tasting menus that inspire culinary creativity in our kitchen, and allow the customer to sample a variety of our dishes.

WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ

47 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-652-8000 whitemaplecafe.com

White Maple Café is an American restaurant serving contemporary bistro cuisine with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients sourced as locally and sustainably as possible. Created by Ryan Brining, who attended the Institute of Culinary Education and worked at Daniel in New York, White Maple Café provides quality eats and exceptional service in a casual and inviting atmosphere.

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WEST SIDE BAGELS & DELI

2 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-389-6825 westsidebagelsdeli.com

Food was the primary attraction. His now wife grew up in the food business and shared her love of family and food with him. With the economic crisis looming and in the midst of her 3rd pregnancy, this local couple decided to take a risk and invested in what they loved most – their family and FOOD! In March 2008, West Side Bagels opened providing customers in Ridgewood and surrounding areas the opportunity to pick up a freshly made hot bagel, coffee, sandwich, or salad on their way to work, school, the beach or to a friend’s house.

We welcome students to participate in our school lunch program, deliver to homes and businesses, and invite you to visit us at West Side Bagels for a delicious meal in a spacious and bright environment. We look forward to seeing you!

WASABI

848 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-493-7575 • wasabinj.com

Wasabi’s doors opened in 2000, and has since become one of the premier restaurants in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Offering a vast menu of authentic Japanese cuisine for both lunch and dinner, Wasabi stands at the top of the list of Japanese dining not only in Ridgewood, but the entire Northern NJ area.

Owner and head chef Kazuhiko Takahashi prides himself on providing diverse and authentic Japanese menu items for his loyal clientele to choose from. It’s this authenticity of his dishes that Mr. Takahashi believes separates his establishment from other Japanese/sushi restaurants in Bergen County. He exclaims, “Many Japanese restaurants are ‘Americanized.’ That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I wanted Wasabi to be more like a restaurant you would find in Japan.” Well, he has succeeded. Simply look below to read what his happy customers have said about their experiences at this fantastic Japanese restaurant.

WOOF GANG BAKERY & GROOMING RIDGEWOOD

234 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-9663 • woofgangbakery.com

Woof Gang Bakery is the leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies and professional pet grooming in North America, with more than 130 locations open or under development across the U.S. Woof Gang Bakery offers the very best in pet care by providing quality products and grooming with a service-oriented approach. Each location is a neighborhood store committed to the well-being, health and happiness of pets.

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WINE SELLER OF RIDGEWOOD

6 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-444-3300

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Friendly staff and great selection of wine at competitive prices. Outstanding wine selection and passionate about helping others know more about wine. Great folks!

- JOAN RIVERS

What better way to remember your vacation in America’s favorite family resort than with one-of-a-kind art or a classic antique Tear yourself away from Ridgewood New jersey, and discover the incredible array of art and antiques available for purchase in our classic seaside community — and enjoy a special souvenir that will remind you of your happy Ridgewood memories for the rest of your life.

1-800-FLOWERS | FLOWERS BY NONNA

66-33 Fresh Pond Rd 718-497-0070 • flowersbynonna.net

We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect. Let us be your first choice for flowers.

ABOOKKEEPERPLUS

20 W Ridgewood Ave Suite #4 201-602-7188 • abookkeeperplus.com Bookkeeping service in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

ACTIVE FOOTWEAR ORTHOPTICS

11 Prospect St • 201-652-0085

Active Footwear sells orthotic insoles, New Balance shoes, and comfort socks.

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AMAZON HUB LOCKER

at Whole Foods, 44 Godwin Ave 877-346-6244

With Amazon Hub Locker, you can receive your Amazon packages at secure locations. Locker locations can be found when selecting a shipping address during the checkout process or when adding a new address in Your Account.

ARID BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

607 Franklin Turnpike 800-662-2743 • ridbasementwaterproofing.com

Arid Basement Waterproofing is one of the oldest basement waterproofing companies in the New Jersey, New York area. It is a second generation, privately owned family business that does not use subcontractors. We specialize in the installation of French drains and sump pumps. We are also distributors of the best dehumidifiers and battery backup pump systems on the market.

– MIUCCIA PRADA

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Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life.

AT&T STORE

367 NJ-17 South 201-670-5700 att.com/stores/ new-jersey/ridgewood/117009

BARR CPA FIRM LLC

1 Prospect St #2 201-445-8711 barrcpa.net

Retailer providing wireless plans & a range of phones, devices & accessories

We are a boutique CPA firm with a unique expertise in IRS Representation, Tax Resolutions and Appeals, Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting, Matrimonial Litigation and Strategic Planning giving us the ability to add significant value to our clients. The Firm is also certified as a personal financial specialist by the American Institute of CPAs and licensed as a Registered Investment Advisory firm by the NJ Bureau of Securities.

are on hand to assist you. From long-lasting UPS or sealed lead–acid b atteries to wheelchair or scooter batteries, you’re bound to find exactly what you’re after here at BatteryClerk.

BERRY VERDUIN & KOCH LLC

190 Franklin Ave # B • 201-444-8800 • bvkcpas.com

We’re dedicated to becoming your most valuable business partner. You can be sure that we’ll be there for you as your company grows— providing expert advice, support, and guidance along the way.

BOOKENDS

211 E Ridgewood Ave • 201-445-0726 • book-ends.com

Book store in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Bookends is a legendary New Jersey Landmark! We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over 1,000 authors in the past 15 years!

BATTERYCLERK

545 N Maple Ave 888-808-3520 • batteryclerk.com

Welcome to BatteryClerk, the country’s leading online battery store for AJC branded replacement batteries for commercial and domestic use. We provide a vast online selection of premium batteries at some of the lowest prices in the industry and our dedicated and professional consultants

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Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is in how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.

– ALEXANDER WANG

BUSINESS PLUS - TAX PREPARATION SERVICE

Ridgewood, New York 60-01 Madison St • 718-349-6511 • ridgewoodtaxes.com We care for all your Tax return preparation–year around service, Accounting and bookkeeping, Business insurance.

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

204 E Ridgewood Ave 201-389-6914 • californiaclosets.com

Chain dedicated to custom storage solutions for the home, with an emphasis on closets & shelving. Visit the California Closets Ridgewood Showroom to experience the one-of-a-kind

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custom closets and storage spaces created by the Ridgewood team and explore design and material options in the state-of-the-art Design Studio. As you interact with the life—size systems, you’ll start to get a feel for the quality construction and the details that will work best for you and your home. The Ridgewood team will also help guide you through the variety of finishes, accents and accessories available, helping you find the perfect match for your aesthetic and budget.

CASPIAN PERSIAN MARKET

28 Wilsey Square 201-857-8315 caspian.market

Caspian Market is a specialty Middle Eastern & Mediterranean grocery store located in Ridgewood, NJ. This unique grocery store is different from other ethnic marketplaces you may have visited. Our Persian owners enjoy introducing customers to new ingredients and flavors by answering questions, giving recipes, and providing insight into traditional cooking techniques. As a family-owned business, we are happy to bring the flavors of the Caspian region of the world to Ridgewood!

DAYTONA BEACH PERMITS & LICENSING

301 S Ridgewood Ave # 127 386-671-8140 codb.us/258/Permits-Licensing

The Permits and Licensing Department provides professional advice and technical expertise about development, building and code matters to citizens, elected officials, appointed boards, the City Manager and city departments.

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shop!

– LUCILLE BALL

DPARZ SHOES BOUTIQUE

12 S Broad St

201-857-8420 • dparz.com

Every town needs a unique boutique that guarantees style and versatility in every single product. Dparz Shoes is synonymous to this description, as its exclusive shoes and handbags never fail to satisfy every customer.

EVENT CONSULTING GROUP (ECG)

E Ridgewood Ave #201 201-445-7007 eventgrp.com

ECG is a high level, comprehensive meeting planning and association management firm supporting the financial services industry. As an extension of your team, we help produce events and manage organizations worldwide. Clients include asset managers, investment firms, wire houses, associations, broker dealers, RIAs and more.

GARY’S VILLAGE LANDSCAPING

252 S Pleasant Ave 201-670-8290

Gary’s Village Landscaping has many years of experience in the Architectural & Design Service, and provides Architectural & Designing Services to a diverse range of customers throughout the Bergen County region. The company is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Gary Cirillo the owner has 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, engineering, and designing, and has built his company based on integrity, trust, and ustomer service.

GOLDEN ROAD TRADING: WHOLESALE SHOES

17-10 Flushing Ave 347-987-4984 goldenroadfashion.com

FERRO RALPH A

31 E Ridgewood Ave 201-444-3000 pview.findlaw.com

Ridgewood Family Law (Divorce, Annulment, Custody and Domestic Violence) Lawyer.

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For a long time, fashion wholesale is connected with the name Golden Road. It is well known that Golden Road Trading owns the largest supplier network in eastern coast and a long-steady fame as the national fashion wholesale leader. You’re right! Everyone loves Golden Road!

– CARRIE BRADSHAW

“Shopping is how I do my cardio.”

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GRAYDON POOL

259 N Maple Ave

201-670-5500 ext. 7003 • ridgewoodnj.net/menu-recreation/graydon-pool

Pool features include an accessibility ramp for entry into the water for those with special needs, a shaded playground and sitting area, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, a picnic area with charcoal grills, a sheltered pavilion, and the Water’s Edge Cafe. Additional amenities include volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, four-squares, hop-scotch, backgammon and a lending library.

HEALTHBARN USA

1057 Hillcrest Rd

201-444-2955 • healthbarnusa.com

Empowering children and families to live strong, energetic lives! If you want…

• Healthy kids who are adventurous eaters

• Green kids who know how to grow their own, organic food and care for the planet, too!

• Nutritious, great-tasting ideas and recipes

• Simple, fun-to-take steps that will get your family to a happier, healthier place…

INDUSTRIE HAIR GURUS

88 Godwin Ave #4 201-251-4600 industriehairgurus.com

As the best hair salon in the heart of Ridgewood, NJ. Industrie Hair Gurus welcomes new clients every day. Our Ridgewood hair salon is conveniently located within walking distance of the train station and offers free parking.

ITECH CELLULAR

51 Franklin Ave 201-857-0920 itechcellular.com Cell phone store in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Professional and friendly service makes dealing with iTech Cellular a pleasant experience. We can turn a bad day into a good day. iTech Cellular has a proven track record working with major companies throughout the country and many schools throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

LITTLE IVY LEARNING CENTER

E Glen Ave

201-444-0048 mylittleivy.com

Welcome to Little Ivy, a world of children and laughter, learning and acceptance, play and fun. We provide thoughtfully crafted pre-school, transitional kindergarten and child-care programs for children through age 6, including:

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• Personalized Learning Led by Mature, Experienced Staff

• Small Class Sizes in Cozy Classrooms

• Academics, Home Arts, Social & Physical Development

• Spanish Everywhere Bilingual Language Development Program

• Art, Music, Games & Movement

• Potty Training Provided, Too!

MOHR RETAIL

38 Oak St #1 201-444-4100 mohrretail.com

For more than 30 years, MOHR Retail has developed the critical people-to-people skills needed to create results in the retail industry—and we’re just getting started. Through innovative classroom and online learning methods, as well as our ongoing national retail research projects, we continue to stay on top of the trends so we can fuel the success of specialty stores, chain stores, outlets, catalogue retailers, department stores, and more. Nowhere does learning meet experience as it does in a MOHR Retail training program.

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M & V PROVISIONS CO INC 1827 Flushing Ave 718-456-7070 mnvprovisions.com M & V attributes it’s tremendous success to its established old-fashioned values of honesty and hard work, family participation, dedicated employees, loyal customers and their exceptionally faithful suppliers. In short, our success is a product of our partnership, our constant striving for excellence, a high level of customer satisfaction and our friendship with all of you.

NATIONAL FOOD TRADING CORPORATION

53 S Broad St 201-825-6214 •nationalcortina.com We supply an array of imported & domestic food ingredients, all with a direct link to a processor at origin. And we promise to make your buying process easy!

NATIONAL LABOR STRATEGY

Queens Ct 201-445-7705 • nationallaborstrategies.com

National Labor Strategies is here to help, whether it is for temporary, temp-to-hire or full-time positions in the clerical /administration, warehousing packaging, or distribution industries.

NEUSCHA HERMAN

124 Prospect St 201-301-7690 • nnhcpa.com

We are a full-service CPA firm with a practical and personalized focus on accounting, taxation and consulting for small to medium sized businesses and individuals. A quick tour of our web site will provide you with many of the answers to your questions on who we are and the ways we can be of service to you. You’ll find lots of resources, financial tips, articles and more.

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ODELL NEW YORK HANDBAGS WHOLESALER, IMPORT & EXPORT

18-56 Troutman St 718-366-6083 • odellnewyork.com

Odell New York first launched in 2013. Our team leading handbags import and wholesale company from New York. Our team passion and spirit leading us to develop new and nice designed handbags from classic tote, hobo, and bucket to designed satchel, messenger, quilted, folding flap, wristlet, and many many different kind and shape of handbags.We care what’s hot and what’s look good to our customers.

PAPER TIGER DESIGN

67 E Ridgewood Ave d 201-371-4228 • Spapertiger.com

Through research, exploration, and intentional design we help businesses and brands reach their potential online. We work with enterprise, startup, and small business clients across a wide range of industries.

PARIS JEWELERS & GIFTS

107 E Ridgewood Ave 201-652-2856 parisjewelers.com

A family owned business of 35 years, we, at Paris Jewelers, carry over 50 name brands of china, crystal, flatware, frames, glassware and other gifts. We are here to make your shopping experience as pleasant and seamless as possible always providing the best prices and customer service.

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“The difference between style and fashion is quality.”

PARK ANTONY LLC

589 Franklin Turnpike #10 877-269-8155 • parkantony.com

View custom jerseys and other sports apparel for team promotions. See how we provide head-turning styles your fans will love at an affordable cost to you. We make marketing your team fun with our full line of promotional items that sports enthusiasts will clamor to take home from your stadium or arena.

PLATZ HARDWARE TRUE VALUE

65-25 Forest Ave 718-821-5850 • platzhardware.com

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you want a hardware store that will have everything you need for those weekend projects around the house. We at Platz Hardware, carry a wide selection of hardware, hand tools, plumbing supplies, painting supplies, and so much more. If you are remodeling your entire house or just repairing a plumbing fixture, we have all the hardware and tools you need to complete the job! Visit us today in Ridgewood, New York, to get the right tools you need to get started on your next project.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

257 E Ridgewood Ave pnc.com/en/personal-banking.html

For more than 160 years, we have been committed to providing our clients with great service and powerful financial expertise to help them meet their financial goals. We are proud of our longstanding history of supporting not only our customers but also our communities, employees and shareholders.

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

615 Franklin Turnpike 201-652-0154 • pwc.com

With offices in 157 countries and more than 276,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

QUICK STOP WINE & LIQUOR

83 Godwin Ave 201-447-5015 • quickstopwine.com

Your source for all beer, wine and spirits needs with friendly Service! Ample Parking! Competitive Prices!

45 N Broad St 877-709-3456 • rapunzelcreative.com

Rapunzel Creative is a full-service marketing agency that helps companies build innovative brands and boost sales through results-driven campaigns, digital marketing and advertising. With branding and strategy at our core, we will fully evaluate where you are today to create highly targeted,

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“The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.”

– ANN LANDERS

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cost-effective marketing initiatives that get you to your goal. As a whiteglove creative marketing firm, we thrive on crafting strategic marketing plans and attention-grabbing promotions that engage your customers and generate ROI. Schedule a complimentary discovery session to get started.

RICHTER’S SERVICE, INC. - BOSCH CAR SERVICE

209 S Maple Ave 201-652-4818 richtersauto.com

Richter’s Automotive stands proudly as one of the most enduring businesses in the Ridgewood area. The length of time we have known some of our customers can actually be measured in generations. Richter’s was established in 1935 by George Richter who aspired not only to provide thorough, affordable auto service but also to build customer relationships based on trust and confidence. The business that thrives today on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood is a testament to his success in those pursuits.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

27 Chestnut St 201-445-2600 • ridgewoodchamber.com

With over 300 members and a 90-year history of serving Bergen County businesses, The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and oldest Chambers in the United States! The RCC is a voluntary organization of individuals, businesses, professionals and organizations dedicated to advancing the commercial, professional, civic and general interests of our community.

RIDGEWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT

131 N Maple Ave # 5 201-670-5520 • water.ridgewoodnj.net

Ridgewood Water is a public water supply utility serving four municipalities in Bergen County, NJ: The Borough of Glen Rock, Borough of Midland Park, Township of Wyckoff and Village of Ridgewood. The utility is governed by the Ridgewood Village Council and managed by the Ridgewood Village Manager. The Director of Operations supervises and oversees the organization and reports directly to the Village Manager. Our sources of supply include 52 deep wells and controlled interconnections with Suez Water New Jersey and the Hawthorne Water Department. Each source is tested regularly and treated appropriately to ensure that it remains in compliance with all state and federal water quality standards.

RIDGEWOOD HOME MAINTENANCE LLC

550 Wyndemere Ave 201-612-9320

Small to medium projects. Professional Handyman repair work to kitchen/ bathroom renovations, finish basements, replacement windows and doors, carpentry services, restoration and renovations. Owner gives estimates a nd is on or supervising all jobs, no salesman! In business for 26 years.

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RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

125 N Maple Ave

201-670-5600 • ridgewoodlibrary.org

The Ridgewood Public Library is dedicated to providing information, education, culture and inspiration. We encourage our community to pursue lifelong learning and the enjoyment of books, programs and resources in a variety of formats. We strive to offer the best possible library materials, staff, technology and facility, with ready and equal access to residents of all ages.

RIDGEWOOD STREET DEPARTMENT

220 Chestnut St 201-670-5585 • ridgewoodnj.net

Paving contractor in Ridgewood, New Jersey

The Village of Ridgewood Building Department ensures the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and local Zoning Regulations. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to providing quality services to all citizens through innovation, continuous improvement, determination and excellence in customer service.

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RIDGEWOOD VACUUM

49 Hudson St 201-444-8414 • hakoozinc.com

Stock your home with the tools for comprehensive cleanliness; pick up a brand-name portable vacuum today.

RITE WAY WHOLESALE INC.

48-25 Metropolitan Ave 718-417-8886 • riteway888.com

We are an importer and wholesaler of general merchandises company. Our mission is to provide good price and good merchandises to our customers.

SAINT SENECA STORE

797 Cypress Ave 917-971-1882 • saintseneca.co

A neighborhood home and lifestyle store with products for everyone; mother, father, significant other, best friends, children and even furry family members. We are a small independent store, that works mainly with small makers and designers. We believe in quality over quantity, in craftsmanship and the pleasures that come from being surrounded by beautiful hand-crafted objects. Most of all, we believe that supporting independent is better for our communities. Our focus it to find beautiful things that seriously make people smile.

SKYLINE WHOLESALE

1620 Decatur St 718-456-7222

Categorized under Wholesale Florists. Our records show it was established in 2010 and incorporated in NY. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 108697 and employs a staff of approximately 2.

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SQUARE WIRELESS INC

48-01 Metropolitan Ave 718-366-6336 sqwireless.com

We are a wireless accessories wholesaler company who imports directly from the top rated manfactures of “The city of electronics and wireless accessories”. Our goal is to build a brand that’ll become our customer’s top choice when it comes to wireless accessories, with our product, service and pride.

STYLEDU ONLINE STORE

263 Edwards St styledu.com

StyledU jewelry is a premium handcrafted Personalized Gifts line founded by my family. Our products revolve around the theme of lucid, loved, and new memories. Artfully crafted from our studio in Ridgewood, NJ. StyledU jewelry products are available for wholesale, fundraising, and other creative partnerships.

TERRIE O’CONNOR REALTORS

76 W Ridgewood Ave 201-445-4554s • tocr.com/offices/553-ridgewood

Ridgewood provides excellent shopping and dining along the main street as well as Grayson Park’s large swimming pool with a sandy beach. There is also a YMCA, Library, parks with tennis courts, Hospital, apartments, summer camps and programs for the kids, and last but not least, a Movie Theater! You will not miss a thing living in Ridgewood, which is near major highways too!

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THE GUBB TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS RIDGEWOOD REALTOR

Godwin Ave

201-299-6261 • ridgewoodrealestateoffice.com

If you’re ready to place your home on the market or locate a new family home in the Greater Ridgewood area, the professional real estate agent at Chris Gubb with The Gubb Team will lend a hand. Our goal is to provide you with the top-notch service you deserve and make the entire buying or selling process as stress-free as possible. We’re available during standard business hours, but we’re also committed to being there for you even after you close on a deal.

THE LAW OFFICE OF CAROLINA T. CURBELO, LLC

45 N Broad St 201-379-4040 • curbelolaw.com

I represent individuals in immigration proceedings before U.S. Immigration Courts as well as before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for family-based petitions, naturalization, and humanitarian relief such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, VAWA and T visas.

THE UPS STORE

E Ridgewood Ave 201-612-8119 • theupsstore.com

The UPS Store is your professional packing and shipping resource in Ridgewood. We offer a range of domestic, international and freight shipping services as well as custom shipping boxes, moving boxes and packing supplies. The UPS Store Certified Packing Experts at 50 E Ridgewood Ave are here to help you ship with confidence.

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THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

215 W Ridgewood Ave

201-444-5722 ridgewoodwomansclub.com

The Woman’s Club was incorporated on March 7, 1914 by five women with a dedication to enriching the lives of women and children within the greater Ridgewood community. Today, we are a Charitable Non-Profit Organization that supports charities and other organizations in Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding communities. All revenue generated goes towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, as well as its various local charities. Through gathering to help those in need, monthly lunches with interesting programs, and events, our members, who reside in many towns and cities throughout Bergen County, say their lives are enriched and they share good laughs and even tears throughout the year as friendships form and money is raised for charities.

TIRE & WHEEL PERFORMANCE CENTER

500 NJ-17 201-652-2300 tirewheelpro.net

Tire & Wheel Performance Center is located at 500 Route 17 South in Ridgewood, NJ as an automotive repair, tire, and wheel center. We have spent the last 10 years delivering auto repairs, tires, and wheels to satisfied customers. You can come see us in person, or schedule an appointment online today from the comfort of your couch.

VERIZON WIRELESS PREMIUM RETAILER

46 E Ridgewood Ave

201-389-6347s • verizonwireless.com

Telecommunications company offering cell phones, wireless plans, accessories & more.

VISARITE SERVICE CORP

460 Van Emburgh Ave • 201-445-7088 • visarite.com

VisaRite is a professional passport and visa service company authorized by the U.S. Department of State and Chinese Consulate. We provide assistance to travelers looking to understand passport and visa application rules and requirements as well as assistance in preparing proper paperwork to ensure passport and visas are processed smoothly and efficiently.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

44 Godwin Ave • 201-670-0383 • eu.wholefoodsmarket.com

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

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WORLD TRADE EXPRESS INC

430 Quackenbush Pl

201-670-6077 worldtradeexpress.net

World Trade Express Service is Worldwide Express has enjoyed a reputation as one of the fastest, most reliable couriers in the Bangladesh. We control a worldwide distribution network that will route any shipment to any destination - prioritizing speed or budget, according to your instructions.

XPRESS CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING BERGEN COUNTY

615 Bartell Pl 201-817-2100

xpressconstructionnj.com

Xpress Construction is passionate about helping the people of New Jersey in addressing and completing their construction needs, be it a simple remodeling or complete renovation. As a top-ranked home and business renovation company, we see to it that the services we provide express quality workmanship at a reasonable price.

YOUR TOWN DIRECTORY BY 8PUBS

555 Goffle Rd Suite 105

201-444-3577 • yourtowndirectorynj.com

Use Your Town Directory and list with us to get reviewed by customers on our local scoop section. Local businesses are able to take full advantage our search-friendly information architecture and fully customize and personalize their Your Town Directory advertising campaigns through enhanced business profiles, display advertising, videos and more. All of this is provided to the customer without complex variable pricing.

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AROUND THE TOWNS

Ridgewood is adjacent to nine municipalities, eight in Bergen County— Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Paramus, Waldwick and Washington Township − and Hawthorne in Passaic County. Here are some great places you won’t want to miss.

ABMA’S FARM

700 Lawlins Road Wyckoff • 201-891-0278

Welcome to Abma’s family farm, where everything homegrown is raised with love, picked or cooked daily, and served fresh. They’ve been part of the Wyckoff landscape for over 85 years! Nine decades and five generations later, still Bergen County’s only produce and poultry farm. They pride themselves on their family’s tradition of hard work, honest values, and selfless service. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, they provide the community with the highest quality fresh produce, poultry and eggs from NEARBY TOWNS

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their own chickens, daily baked goods from a scratch bakery, homemade specialties from their kitchen, and artfully grown plants from their greenhouses.

The 32-acre farm dates to the 1790s; the homestead and out-buildings are well preserved and kept in their original state. They have the largest Dutch style barn, one of the few 200+ year old barns still standing in Bergen County, has been converted into a thriving retail market with a “scratch” bakery and a gourmet kitchen.

ALDO’S RESTAURANT

640 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff 201-891-2618 • info@aldosofwyckoff.com

For More Than 30 years, Aldo’s Italian Restaurant has supplied his customers with high quality food, great service and good prices. Open 7 Days a week, this newer location will provide a wonderful space for family dining or special intimate gatherings, featuring 3 separate dining rooms plus an outdoor patio, and private dining rooms. As one of our new additions, customers will be delighted with a well prepared and fresh Brick Oven Pizza. Under the same roof you’ll find Pane & Vino Wine Bar, a welcoming full bar and liquor store where patrons will enjoy great food and an extensive selection of wine and drinks. Customers may purchase at retail prices and enjoy at Aldo’s Restaurant or you

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CAMPGAW MOUNTAIN SKI AREA

200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah,

As New Jersey’s premier learn-to-ski/snowboard and tubing destination, Campgaw Mountain offers an alpine escape right in your backyard. Located in Mahwah, NJ. They’re the closest ski area to the New York metro area.

CELTIC CORNER

312 Lafayette Ave Hawthorne, 973-949-3767

CelticCornerNJ@gmail.com

With a large, hand-hewn bar, authentic Irish woodwork, the bar and restaurant are the result of a dream of David McGoldrick and Roy O’ Donovan. Their idea was to provide a local friendly Irish place that offers good beer, a nice wine selection and craft cocktails along with reasonably priced food. They created a menu and a price point that everyone in the area will appreciate. The menu features many Irish classics as well as Irish/ American fusion options. An exciting menu, they worked hard making sure they offer a price point and a selection that will please everyone.

DEMAREST FARMS

244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale, 201-666-0472

contact@demarestfarms.com

Demarest Farms was founded in 1886 and has since been a staple within the Bergen County Community. Offering a variety of activities, including peach picking, apple picking, and pumpkin picking, the farm is the perfect spot for family-fun. The farm market offers plants, produce, fresh baked goods, and more for all of its guests to enjoy!

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GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION WOODLAND PARK

Garret Mountain is Passaic County’s major recreational area, providing the visitors with grass fields, several miles of walking/running trails, basketball courts, picnic areas, Barbour’s Pond is state stocked with fish for anglers, as well as an Equestrian Center with horseback riding lessons.

Since the park is an oasis of woodland surrounded by urbanity, Garret Mountain is a stopover point for migrating songbirds, including 35 species of warblers, numerous vireos, orioles, sparrows, and thrushes. Birdwatchers from the tri-state areas flock to this hotspot for great views of over 150 species per year along the easily accessible trails.

GARRETSON FORGE AND FARM IN NEARBY FAIR LAWN

Garretson Forge and Farm, listed on the National and New Jersey State Historic Registry, is one of the oldest historic sites in Bergen County, New Jersey. Settled in 1719, this Dutch Colonial homestead was home to six generations of the Garretson family. Their homestead remains a rare surviving example of a simple farming life that was prevalent in the 1700s

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and 1800s. Guided Tours: Every second and fourth Sunday of the month from March through November from 1pm to 4pm; for group tours at other times, please contact Pat at (551) 206-4380 for other visiting hours, refer to our calendar page. Free admission; donations are appreciated

GOFFLE BROOK PARK

788 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne Spanning much of its namesake, Goffle Brook, the park is on the National Register of Historic Places because of its colonial past, the historic John Rea house and its affiliation with the famed Olmsted Brothers Firm. Goffle Brook Park is 103 acres and provides passive and active recreational opportunities. The park features picnic areas, playgrounds, fields for sledding, a dog park, fitness equipment, and multiple athletic fields. The park underwent a multi-million dollar project to beautify the park, reinforce the walls along the Brook, and protect the native plant species.

JOHN’S BOY PIZZERIA

206 1/2 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, Our pizza is made one pie at a time, with the freshest ingredients and the care and attention of our owners, Umberto and Patrizia. We make our dough fresh every day, prepare our own sauce, and select only the best meats and freshest herbs and vegetables to top our pies. It has to be delicious or we won’t serve it. Pizza tastes best fresh out of the oven — that’s why you won’t find a delivery truck at John’s Boy.

MANTRA RESTAURANT

275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868 info@mantranj.com

At Mantra, their philosophy is to emphasize refined and creative Indian cuisine. The menu incorporates both traditional classic favorites and original new dishes that apply Eastern flavors with a Western twist. Their focus is to provide first-class service and an engaging atmosphere all across, whether dining at Mantra, organizing a party or simply enjoying drinks at Nirvana Lounge. Everyday they challenge themselves to build a better environment and become more in tune with the changing needs of guests. Mantra meets the distinct needs of each guest by interacting with them on a warm and personal level. Their true service is about building relationships with guests. When guests leave, they want them to feel it’s not just a service they have received, but an unprecedented experience.

OCEANOS

2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn 201-796-0546

Ask anyone who has been to this seafood restaurant in Fair Lawn. They will tell you about the homemade bread, rolled and baked by the hands of Peter, the owner. Peter is the same man who you’ll see in the kitchen

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prepping and cooking alongside the kitchen staff. Soon after, you’ll see him mingling among the guests making sure each patron is not merely satisfied, but ecstatic with his/her dining experience.

They’ll also describe the son Nikos who can be found behind the bar serving signature cocktails, as much as he’d be seen in the kitchen working as line manager inspecting each plate, or even on the floor serving the hot plates to their tables. Some will speak of the wife/mother behind the scenes, taking care of the operations while tending to all the details for private event reservations. As anyone who’s been to Oceanos seafood grill will tell you, Oceanos is all about family — at Oceanos you are “family.”

SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK

760 Saddle River Rd, Saddle Brook, Saddle River County Park is a 596-acre (2.41 km2) county park in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, stretching from Ridgewood to Rochelle

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Park, and extends out to Glen Rock. The park is located along the Saddle River and consists of five sections, all of which are connected by a paved path that is open to both pedestrians and bicyclists. The walking/cycling trail consists of 6.8 miles of paved concrete trails, stretching from either Ridgewood Duck Pond to Rochelle Park (6 miles total), or from Glen Rock

Duck Pond to Rochelle Park (5 miles total). The trail is completely without cars, and prohibits all motorized vehicles, aside from electronic wheelchairs and other medical devices. There are benches laid out frequently on the trail, and water fountains and bathrooms in each of the parks. The trail has numerous path features, including 5 underpass bridges, which pass under existing roadways, and 5 bridges, which cross over various bodies of water.

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“Ice Cream is the answer regardless of what the question is.”

The park also has several off-road trails for hiking/mountain biking which branch off the main walking trail into the woods, on dirt paths. The longest of these trails is about 2 miles long, and stretches from Fair Lawn to Paramus.

SAVINI RESTAURANT

168 W Crescent Ave, Allendale • 201-760-3700 • savinirestaurant.com

Classy standby featuring traditional Italian cuisine, a large wine list & a lively bar scene. Savini is a great taste of northern Italy. Just minutes from Ridgewood and you’re in for a treat.

THE BRICK HOUSE

179 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff • 201.848.1211

The Brick House, a Wyckoff NJ restaurant and event venue, has been a premier Bergen County steakhouse restaurant for fifty years, serving fine food to area patrons under the expert supervision of chef-owner Aldo Cascio. The building dates back to 1851, and is one of Bergen County’s only examples of a Federal Greek Revival farmhouse, its historic elegance and modern refinement making it a memorable event venue for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions.

THE HERMITAGE IN NEARBY HOHOKUS

201-445-8311 • info@thehermitage.org

The Hermitage is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum in Bergen County, New Jersey. The original house was built in the 1750s and was the home of Theodosia Prevost during the American Revolution, when the house was visited by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, who later married Theodosia at the Hermitage. The 19th century saw the transformation of the Hermitage in the Gothic Revival house seen today under the ownership of the Rosencrantz family, who called the house home from 1807 until 1970. Today, the Hermitage Museum preserves and interprets over 200 years of American history.

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THE OTHER TALES - ESCAPE ROOMS

245 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne, (973) 963-4142 • Email: roommaster@theothertales.com

Just a few minutes from Ridgewood you can enjoy an escape room adventure. Great for kids, teens and adults, work as a team or compete to follow and find clues to solve the mysteries and gain your freedom, lots of fun for everyone.

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THIELKE ARBORETUM GLEN ROCK

460 Doremus Road Glen Rock. (201) 444-1270

Beautiful place to visit. A truly wonderful setting for a photoshoot! They have the perfect setting for family, engagement/ wedding photos, or head shots. If you use a professional photographer, please be sure to get a photography permit. Reserve the arboretum for a special private event.

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- DANNY MEYER

CH a PTER 13 RIDGEWOOD HOSPITALITY

Hospitality is making your guests feel like they’re at home, especially when you wish they were.

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HOTELS AND MOTELS AROUND RIDGEWOOD,

NEW JERSEY

AIRBNB

www.airbnb.com

(Listings and availability are subject to change.)

Here’s a sample description for a Ridgewood New Jersey Airbnb listing for a private rental. A newly decorated one bedroom apartment in the heart of Ridgewood! It’s safe and quiet, yet only steps away from everything Ridgewood has to offer including restaurants, coffee shops, cute boutiques, supermarkets, parks, bus/train station etc. It is only a short drive to NYC and under an hour commute with public transportation. Our space is great for couples, families or business travelers. It is a home away from home. We would be more than happy to welcome you to this beautiful space!

CROWNE PLAZA

3 Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY

Suffern-Mahwah Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center also known as the GEM of Rockland County is situated in a distinctive setting. It features 230 artfully renovated guest rooms and suites, Flagstone’s Restaurant

The Koi Lounge, a fully equipped 24 hour fitness center, and business center. It features the newest ballrooms in the county making it the perfect location for corporate conventions and meetings, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and social events. Whatever the reason for your visit to our hotel, you can enjoy the tranquility of our countryside surroundings with easy access to the excitement of New York City. Not to be forgotten would be a shopping spree at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, with over 200 stores to choose from!

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HAMPTON INN

625 From Rd, Paramus, NJ

Tucked neatly in the Paramus Park Mall, our brand new hotel offers a fantastic central Bergen county location. Each morning you’ll wake up to fresh waffles and hearty oatmeal at Hampton’s free hot breakfast. Our Paramus, NJ hotel also features a fitness center, 24-hour business center and a heated indoor pool.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

601 From Rd, Paramus, NJ. 201-262-6900

(just minutes from Ridgewood) Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Paramus & its fabulous location, is situated in the heart of Paramus, the shopping Mecca of New Jersey, is within walking distance of Paramus Park Mall & surrounded by many major corporations & attractions. Our boutique style hotel offers a friendly, home away from home experience! The Fairfield Inn Paramus has easy access to the Garden State Parkway & the New Jersey Turnpike. Only 12 miles from exciting New York City & a short distance to the Meadowlands Sports Complex, Giants Stadi um, Yankee Stadium & Woodbury Commons Outlets! In addition, Newark

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Liberty & La Guardia airports are only about 25 miles from the hotel. You’re at the heart of everything, shopping, dining, entertainment & the arts. Whether, you’re here on business or taking in what Paramus & New York City have to offer, you’ll find yourself surrounded by friendly faces working hard to deliver an exceptional experience at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Paramus!

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PARAMUS

50 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ 07652 (just minutes from Ridgewood)

888 465 4329 • ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/paramus

The Newly Renovated 100% non-smoking Holiday Inn Express is right where the action is in Paramus. Located on Route 17 north and in very close proximity to major highways like Route 4, Garden State Parkway, and I-80, the Holiday Inn Express is where you want to be, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, in and around Paramus. New York City is only a few minutes drive away from the Hotel. Hop on to the George Washington Bridge or take the Lincoln Tunnel and you are in Manhattan, New York City’s heartbeat. Shopping could never be closer: Garden State Plaza mall, New Jersey’s largest and busiest mall is across the street from the hotel. With over 285 stores, which include Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom and Ikea to name a few, the mall is a major bus transfer point for New Jersey Transit commuters. Bergen Mall is also minutes away. Throughout your stay you will enjoy their warm and professional hospitality. Start your mornings off with complimentary Express start breakfast including hot items. Take advantage of free wireless & wired high-speed Internet. 32’ flat screen TVs, DVD players & refrigerators in every room. The hotel

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has free and ample parking spots. You can ask for concierge service. They’re a 2 story hotel with 92 rooms. Local Attractions: The Newly Renovated 100% non-smoking Holiday Inn Express is right where the action is in Paramus.

Located on Route 17 north and in very close proximity to major highways like Route 4, Garden State Parkway, and I-80, the Holiday Inn Express is where you want to be, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, in and around Paramus. New York City is only a few minutes drive away from the Hotel. Hop on to the George Washington Bridge or take the Lincoln Tunnel and you are in Manhattan, New York City’s heartbeat. Shopping could never be closer: Garden State Plaza Mall, New Jersey’s largest and busiest mall is across the street from the hotel. With over 285 stores, which include Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom and Ikea to name a few, the mall is a major bus transfer point for New Jersey Transit commuters. Bergen Mall is also minutes away. Throughout your stay you will enjoy our warm and professional hospitality. Start your mornings off with complimentary Express Start breakfast.

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HOWARD JOHNSON PARAMUS

393 Rt 17, Teterboro, NJ 07652 (just minutes from Ridgewood)

888-847-4869 • nyc.com/hotels/howard_johnson_paramus.

• Rise and Dine breakfast offering coffee, fruit juices, and baked goods

• In-room coffee and High speed internet access in every room

• Pet friendly at participating locations

• Home Office Rooms ideal for business travelers which includes a work desk and a comfortable chair with a refrigerator and microwave

The Howard Johnson highlights above are subject to change without notice. Midscale/Standard Hotel Quality, Excellence & President’s Award, Gold Medal Property * In the Heart of Shopping Mecca * Easily accessible from Garden State Parkway * Minutes from New York City: Broadway Shows Statue of Liberty Radio City Music Hall Lincoln Center Wall Street * Very close to: Meadowlands Sports Complex Giants Stadium Harness Horse Racing * 9 Large Shopping Centers nearby

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT PARAMUS

320 North Route 17, Paramus, NJ 07652 • (just minutes from Ridgewood) 201-599-1414

marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrcp-courtyard-paramus/ The brand new Courtyard by Marriott Paramus hotel is perfect for business and leisure travel to NJ. This Paramus hotel is just a short drive to all the finest shopping Paramus has to offer. The Bergen Mall, Garden State Plaza, Paramus Park Mall and the Shops at Riverside all offer tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes. Conveniently located near local companies such as Sealed Air Corporation, Movado Group Inc., Sandvik Coromant Company, Coach USA LLC and area hospitals such as Hackensack University Medical Center, Bergen Regional Medical Center, and the Valley Hospital, our P aramus hotel is also near Bergen County Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Bergen County Technical School. Each of our spacious hotel rooms feature designer bedding by Marriott and complimentary high speed Internet. Join us for a bountiful, value priced, breakfast buffet in the Courtyard Cafe. Whether traveling to Paramus NJ for business or leisure, the Courtyard Paramus hotel is the ideal choice.

Local Attractions: Garden State Plaza, The Shops at Riverside Square Mall, Paramus Park Mall, New York City, NJ Children’s Museum, Xanadu Complex (Meadowlands Sports Complex), Bergen County Zoological Park, Fairleigh Dickinson University

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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

7 Boroline Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458 (just minutes from Ridgewood)

201-222-5500 • residence-inn.marriott.com

Welcome to your “Home away from Home” All suite hotel with fully equipped kitchens in all rooms, complimentary wireless high speed internet access, cordless two line speaker phones, HBO and in-room movies, in-room coffee, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, fireplace in some rooms, Complimentary Hot Full American Buffet Breakfast daily, Complimentary Evening Hospitality (mon- thurs), Dry cleaning services, self service laundry facilities, Complimentary newspapers, Safe Deposit box, fax and copy service available, outdoor pool and whirlpool, On-site fitness center, Outdoor sports court for tennis/volleyball/basketball (all equipment provided)

The Social Responsibility & Community Engagement provides opportunities for associate and guest engagement, including ‘Spirit To Serve Our Communities® Day’ and Environmental Awareness Month. Marriott fosters relationships with national and global charities such as Habitat for Humanity® International, Youth Career Initiative, Bridges…From School to Work,® and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Social Responsibility & Community Engagement drives the integration of sustainability and social responsibility initiatives into business strategies at all levels. Our hotel strengthens Marriott International’s reputation as a social responsibility leader by engaging and communicating with important stakeholders and publishing the company’s results in Marriott International’s Sustainability Report, which is broken out into 12 concise ‘issue reports’— from Environmental Performance to Responsible Sourcing.

COMFORT INN & SUITES PARAMUS

211 Rte 17, Paramus, NJ 07652 (just minutes to Ridgewood) (877) 587-6266 • comfortinnparamus.com

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Hotel is a 2019! Newly renovated property located 20 minutes from NYC. We feature 43 Inch Flat Panel TVs, Over 100 Cable TV Channels, Microwave, Fridge, Wired and Wireless High Speed Internet. Beds are Sealy Plush Mattresses on Raised Bed Frames. We feature a full breakfast each morning with Eggs, Bacon, Waffles, and five choices of cereals.

Local Attractions: Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall(Largest Mall in NJ), Paramus Park Shopping Center, The Outlets at Bergen Towne Center, AMC Theaters, Van Suan Park, The New Meadowlands Stadium, Izod Center, Meadowlands Racetrack, Medieval Times, Prudential Center, Y ankee Stadium, Citi Field, Bronx Zoo.

If you’re looking for warm service and welcoming accommodations, Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus, NJ is your destination. From our New Jersey hotel’s generous amenities and cozy accommodations, to our unbeatable location just a short drive from the Jersey shore, the Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus is perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. Welcome to Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus... Your home away from home!

Located less than a mile from the Garden State Parkway, our hotel in Paramus, New Jersey offers classically designed accommodations just a short drive from the Jersey shore, major sporting events and the excitement of New York City. World-class shopping, delicious dining options, including an onsite Red Lobster and celebrated attractions, are all convenient to the Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus.

HYATT PLACE FAIR LAWN PARAMUS

4101 Broadway (Rte. 4 West), Fair Lawn, NJ (just minutes from Ridgewood) 201-475-3888 • hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ new-jersey/hyatt-place-fair-lawn-paramus/ewrzf

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Hyatt Place Fair Lawn/Paramus resides on the border of Paramus at the juncture of Routes 208 and Route 4. We are situated within affluent Bergen County. Paramus is known as the shopping capital of New Jersey and is home to three of New Jersey’s finest shopping malls where discerning guests can choose where they wish to stay, shop or play. All-suite hotel rooms are 20% larger than average. Each suite has a refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and hair dryer. Our guests enjoy a complementary, full American breakfast daily. We are constantly striving to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, a Host will happily assist you with orders from our new Gallery Menu, Fresh 24/7, featuring our signature flatbreads, a Make It 2 option and delicious new sandwiches, greens, apps & more. Or you can enjoy specialty Starbucks® coffee, premium beer, wine & cocktails over friendly conversation at the intimate Bakery Café.

Local Attraction: Shopping Capital of New Jersey”

The hotel is situated in the “shopping capital of New Jersey” and provides easy access to four major malls within a 6 mile radius of the hotel. Garden State Plaza (Westfield Mall)

Bergen Town Center Paramus Park Mall

Riverside square Mall AMC

at Garden State Plaza: 1 mile Paramus Golf and Country Club: 2 miles Buehler Challenger Science Center: 2½ miles Orchard Hills Golf Course: 3 Miles

Van Saun County Park & Zoo: 3 miles

Paramus Municipal Swim Club: 3¾ Miles

Paramus Park Mall: 4 miles Paramus Recreation Commission: 4¼ miles Bergen Town Center: 2 miles The Children’s Museum: 4 Miles Teterboro Airport: 6¼ miles Giants Stadium: 10¼ miles

IZOD Center: 10¼ miles Medieval Times: 11 miles Meadowlands Expo Center: 13½ miles Central Park: 17½ miles Times Square: 18 miles New York City: 10 miles

HILTON WOODCLIFF LAKE

200 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-391-3600 hilton.com/en/hotels/new-jersey/hilton-woodcliff-lake-WODHIHF Surrounded by 21 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey, the Hilton Woodcliff Lake hotel, in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, is the premier hotel for both business and pleasure or the perfect wedding. Our recent, multi-million dollar redesign gives this full service hotel a brand new look! Hilton Woodcliff Lake hotel has the ambiance, attentive service and deluxe amenities to make guests feel at home. Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, the Hilton Woodcliff Lake is just 35 minutes from New York City, making it a great alternative to Manhattan hotels. Our close proximity to three major airports makes us a convenient meeting destination for your attendees at 30 miles from Newark Airport, 42 miles from JFK airport and only 35 miles from LaGuardia Airport. Complimentary shuttle service is available to local corporations and local

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An ounce of different is worth a pound of same, but people do love themselves some Starbuck’s

– T.B ALOYSIUS

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shopping malls within a three mile radius. If planning a wedding in Northern New Jersey, the Hilton Woodcliff Lake hotel staff and service will make your day unforgettable. Continuing a tradition of warm hospitality, the Hilton Woodcliff Lake hotel blends scenic beauty with an array of conveniences and amenities tailored for today’s traveler. Our award-winning catering staff is unsurpassed in their ability to help plan and manage every aspect of your special event, including engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, ceremonies and receptions.*33,000 sq. ft. of function space including:

• Elegant Grand Ballroom - characterized by grace and grandeur

• Intimate Crystal Ballroom - featuring an expansive wall of windows

• 24 distinctive, smaller banquet rooms

• Outdoor venues including our charming Gazebo and Upper Terrace

• A 250-seat, state-of-the-art Amphitheater, Bergen County’s most sophisticated setting for high-tech meetings and classroom style functions

• On-site A/V department

• On-site full service business center and self-service business center

• Wireless and high-speed Internet service available in all hotel meeting areas.

Local Attraction: New York City, Garden State Plaza Mall, Paramus Park Mall, Meadowlands Sports Complex, Palisades Center Mall, 6 Flags Great Adventure, Darlington Park, Liberty Science Center, Medieval Times, NJ PAC, Teterboro Aviation Hall of Fame, West Point Military Academy

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM ROCHELLE PARK NEAR PARAMUS

375 West Passaic St., Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201-957-1172

wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/rochelle-park-new-jersey/ramadarochelle-park-near-paramus

Count on a relaxing and memorable stay at Ramada Rochelle Park Near Paramus hotel. With a prime spot just off Garden State Parkway, our Rochelle Park hotel near Garden State Plaza is just 30 minutes from

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world-class destinations in New York City. Newark Liberty International Airport is 20 minutes away, and JFK International and LaGuardia Airports are nearby.

Getting to New York City is easy from our Rochelle Park hotel - just hop on public transportation right outside our door. Whether visiting on business or leisure, our newly-renovated hotel offers modern amenities like a microwave, refrigerator and laundry facilities for your utmost comfort. Work up a sweat with a workout in our fitness center. Try a refreshing beverage and delicious food at our on-site bar, start each day with free continental breakfast, and go online using free Wi-Fi Internet from your room. Meeting space is also available at our Rochelle Park hotel.

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With dozens of stores to browse just steps away from our Rochelle Park hotel, it’s easy to shop the day away at Garden State Plaza. Head to the Secaucus Outlet for great deals on designer brands. Catch lightning-fast thoroughbred racing at Meadowlands Racetrack, just 15 minutes away. For great sports any season of the year, catch a Giants or Jets game at The Meadowlands Sports Complex. For the ultimate cosmopolitan experience, savor the sights, sounds and flavors of a cultural powerhouse that is New York City, including must-see sights like the Empire State Building, Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

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shopping, and travel

• Free Wi-Fi for reward members

• Mobile check-in services

The Marriott Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Have all your travel needs met at the Newly Renovated Marriott Park Ridge. Our upscale hotel places you in an ideal location a short distance from Woodcliff Lake, Nyack, The Outlets at Bergen Town Center and the excitement of New York City. After exploring nearby New Jersey attractions or spending a day in Manhattan, unwind in our rooms and suites with modern décor, luxury bedding and flat-panel TVs with premium channels. Start your day with a satisfying breakfast at our restaurant, Brae’s, and grab

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dinner and a refreshing beer at the end of the day at Sean O’Casey, our popular and authentic Irish pub. Keep up with your exercise routine by using out 24-hour fitness center and take a relaxing swim in our indoor/outdoor pool. If you’ll be hosting a business or social event during your stay, reserve one of our stylish event venues, including a lovely outdoor garden terrace. Whether you’re visiting with us for business or leisure, you’ll enjoy an exceptional travel experience from start to finish at Park Ridge

GLOBAL LUXURY SUITES AT WESTWOOD

Cenrose Circle, Westwood, NJ 07675

(855) 202-3003

globalluxurysuites.com/about-global-luxury-suites/ The Highlands at Westwood take pride in exhibiting suburban luxury with individual apartment features including lush wall-to-wall carpeting, an upscale fully-equipped kitchen, and spacious walk-in closets. From the

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club’s outdoor swimming pool to its business center and billiards room, everything needed to complete comfortable living is here. The Highlands at Westwood offers a beautiful park-like setting with numerous entertainment & cultural opportunities in all directions. The community is only 25 miles outside of New York City.

Local Attraction: Emerson Golf Club - 1 miles Haworth Country Club - 1.7 miles White Beeches Country Club - 2.2 miles Bergen County Players, Inc. - 2.5 miles Bergen Regional Medical Center - 2.9 miles Fashion Center - 3.3 miles Paramus Park Mall - 3.3 miles Demarest Nature Center - 3.5 miles Ber gen County Zoo - 3.7 miles Ridgewood Country Club - 4.3 miles

RODEWAY INN

411 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07501 877-424-6423 • choicehotels.com/rodeway-inn

When all you need is a solid deal on a simple stay, the Rodeway Inn hotel in Paterson, NJ is just what you are looking for. We are near Ridgewood State University, Rutgers University, NJ Institute of Technology, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, Newark Museum and the NJ Performing Arts Center. Enjoy amenities like free WiFi, a free weekday newspaper and free parking. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, desks, microwaves, irons and ironing boards, refrigerators, hair dryers and a nice, hot shower to wake you up. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.

Local Attraction: Riverfront Stadium (14 miles), MetLife Stadium (13 miles), Newark Museum (15 miles).

Pet Friendly: https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/city/ridgewood-nj-us/

Pet Friendly Hotels in Ridgewood, NJ

There are 2 pet friendly hotels in Ridgewood, and 769 more nearby. Need help deciding where to stay with your dog? You can browse the results below and filter by amenities to find the the perfect spot. All pet policy information is guaranteed and there are no booking fees! VRBO https://www.vrbo.com/search/keywords:Ridgewood-NJ-USA/ Since 1995, VRBO has helped families and their furry friends travel and stay together in amazing destinations around the world. Their portfolio features unique properties that allow pets in 190 countries, so it’s easy and fun to book dog-friendly cabins, condos, beach houses, and every kind of space in between. Enjoy full kitchens, laundry, pools, fenced yards and more. Fido can even have his own doggie door on your next vacation! There are more than half a million unique places to stay with your dog on Vrbo worldwide, and even a few pet friendly VRBOs in Ridgewood to choose from.

For additional bus schedule information visit www.njtransit.com or check the Township website Ridgewoodnjusa.org and TV 34 for more information.

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PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (BUSES TOO)

RIDGEWOOD AIRPORTS:

There are 11 airports near Ridgewood, the nearest smaller airport is the

Essex County Airport in Caldwell (CDW) 4.77 miles away and the nearest major airport is Teterboro (TEB) 7.48 miles

Lincoln Park Airport (NO7) is 9.42 miles

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is 10.42 miles

Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is 10.42 miles

Linden Airport (LDJ) is 15.64 miles

Laguardia Airport (LGA) is 17.62 miles

Flushing Airport (FLU) is 19.77 miles

Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1) is 21.26 miles

BY AIR

NEWARK INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT (32 minutes from Ridgewood by car)

The nearest airport with regular scheduled service is (EWR) Newark-Liberty International in Newark, New Jersey. There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Ridgewood, NJ by bus, tram, train, taxi, car or uber.

TETERBORO AIRPORT

(10 mins from Ridgewood by car)

Teterboro Airport (TEB) is a general RIDGEWOOD TRANSPORTATION

aviation relief airport in the boroughs of Teterboro, Moonachie, and Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is owned and managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The airport is in the New Jersey Meadowlands, 12 miles (19 km) from Midtown Manhattan, which makes it popular for private and corporate aircraft. Teterboro is home to many private aviation charter companies flying nationally and globally.

BY TRAIN

NJ TRANSIT AND METRO NORTH the Ridgewood train station is located right in the heart of Downtown Ridgewood and the railroad tracks divide Downtown, as well as the village, into two sections, East Ridgewood and West Ridgewood.

LAGUARDIA AIRPORT and JFK International Airport (The busiest in the US) are also nearby in Queens, New York. (about 48 minutes by car)

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AMTRAK Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey offers Amtrak service to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, New York City, and all points beyond and in between. Amtrak’s ACELA EXPRESS trains service Newark Penn and travel between Washington DC and Boston. Other area Amtrak stations are New York Penn Station in New York City and Metropark Station in Iselin, NJ.

AUTHORITY

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If you drive a bus you just have to get used to people talking behind your back.

– DAVE CHAPPELLE

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BY CAR

Ridgewood can be accessed from NJ-4 (through Fair Lawn and Glen Rock), NJ-17 (Through Wyckoff, Paramus, or Ridgewood exits), and NJ-208 (Through Glen Rock). There are no car rental offices in Downtown R idgewood but there is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car about 1 mile north of Downtown near the border with Ho-Ho-Kus. There is also a multitude of car rental offices in nearby Paramus.

GETTING AROUND BY CAR

The best way to get around Ridgewood outside of Downtown. Be aware, though that traffic in Downtown Ridgewood is somewhat congested and on weekends there is a shortage of parking. NOTE: On street parking and public lot parking within Downtown is metered, so be sure to have change with you.

BY BUS

Local bus service (NJ Transit) is limited and stops within Ridgewood, locally, are few and far between.

GETTING OUT OF RIDGEWOOD

New York City is a short drive, train ride, or bus ride away just try to avoid rush hour or you will be in hours of traffic attempting to cross the Hudson River.

RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE TAXI SERVICE

28 N Broad Street Ridgewood 201-444-1800

Ridgewood Taxi was established in 1921, in 2011 they received the honor of procuring an exclusive taxi operator license of Ridgewood, as the one and only licensed Taxi Company of Ridgewood, New Jersey.

The best part of driving a bus is being able to tell people where to get off.

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CAR RENTAL SERVICES

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

545 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7722

AVIS CAR RENTAL

565 Route 17 South Ridgewood Park ‘N’ Ride, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7220

HERTZ CAR RENTAL

22-20 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-796-7789

IMAGINE LIFESTYLES

LUXURY CAR RENTALS

300 E Colfax Ave #100, Clifton, NJ 07013 862-206-2056

BUDGET CAR RENTAL, 833 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-652-5784

RENT-A-HUSBAND

114 W Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-954-1448

COURIER CAR RENTAL INC.

1241 NJ-23, Wayne, NJ 07470 973-633-0123

SIMPLE VAN AND CAR RENTAL

205 NJ-5, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-355-2525

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- HARVEY MILK

All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.

It’s revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.

- LAVERNE COX

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Fair Play

We believe every child should have access to food, shelter and a quality education as well as access to technology and to diverse representations in the media. This is critical for all kids to become empathetic, engaged learners and citizens who are supported by media, technology, and society rather than marginalized by it.

We believe that standing for justice and equality can only be achieved when we commit to addressing racism, bigotry, age discrimination, gender, lifestyle and sexual discrimination, people with disabilities and equal opportunities in the pursuit of happiness throughout the media. As a publishing platform, change agent and fundraising conduit we pledge to remain dedicated to supporting all families as they navigate the challenges of the uncertain world we live in. We must and we will ensure that our readers and users see themselves reflected in the communities whose stories we’re telling and sharing. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to this work, and our continued research informs our focus on how best we can serve.

We are committed to being vigilant in helping to create a just, antiracist, anti-discriminatory future that embraces and celebrates our differences while reaching and serving local communities and cultures everywhere.

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LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

bergenresourcenet.org/health-services/behavioral-mental-health/lgbtq/

589 Franklin Turnpike • Suite 8A • Ridgewood, NJ 07450

609-401-2983

Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, RPT provides individual Child Counseling and Teen Counseling, as well as Family Therapy using Play Therapy and expressive arts-based approaches. Anthony provides counseling services in Ridgewood, NJ.

Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC

He is a licensed Professional Counselor offering counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Also offers an LGBTQ+ support group, and a men’s support group.

162 E Ridgewood Ave Suite 4B Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 779-6917

“If Harry Potter taught us anything it’s that no one should live in a closet.”

– J.K. ROWLING

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

120 Chestnut Street

Ridgewood, NJ 07451

Bergen County

LGBTQ+ Group (Ages 16-20)

West Bergen Mental Healthcare is pleased to announce a new support group for the LGBTQ+ community, which is the brainchild of the Rainbow Resource Group, an innovative and exciting new service being offered to both the public and community organizations.

TRINITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LLC

75 N Maple Ave, Suite 101-B

Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • (551) 250-1017

Dr. Catherine O’Sullivan was trained in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to children and young adults in a variety of settings, including an inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospital, schools, and outpatient psychotherapy centers.

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It offers a wide variety of quality programs and services tailored to the special needs of children, families, adults and seniors. The goal of the facility is to provide research-based treatment that will help to improve the overall

quality of your life and help you feel better. West Bergen also provides outpatient programs in Bergen County, both Medicaid and non-Medicaid that serve adults and youth under age 21. bergenpflag.com/ nj.gov/dcf/adolescent/lgbtqi/Northern%20Region%20Pride%20Guide.pdf

Ridgewood Psychotherapy Associates

Susan Donnelly, LCSW; 115 Pine St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 447-0346

Trauma, spirituality, families, cultural awareness.

BERGENPFLAG - Monthly LGBT Support Group Meetings patch.com/newjersey/ridgewood/calendar/event/20170816/68019/

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bergenpflag-monthly-lgbt-support-group-meetings BergenPFlag offers support group meetings for friends, families and allies of LGBTQ: Nearly everyone has, knows and/or cares about someone who gay, lesbian, bisexual, is or transgender. This is a volunteer-based support group that meets monthly to talk about and process our thoughts and feelings with others who are on the same journey. All are welcome.

We hold two support meetings simultaneously, at 7:30 p.m., on the 3rd Wednesday of each month:

1. Transgender Support Group

2. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Support Group Meetings are held at Temple Beth or at 56 Ridgewood Rd., in Washington Township, NJ. exploretransform.com/lgbtq-counseling.html

– MAYA ANGELOU

Always remember that you are UNIQUE, just like everyone else.

– MARGARET MEAD

WEST BERGEN

(201) 485-7172 westbergen.org/

West Bergen provides counseling and specialized services for families, individuals and groups. There are three convenient locations in Bergen County, which are committed to offering the community with the highest quality therapeutic support. Whether you need help with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, social skill development or dealing with the stress of everyday life, West Bergen is here to meet your individual needs with quality, personalized and compassionate care.

It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (800) 730-2762 • newbridgehealth.org/lgbtq-community/ The Healthcare Equality Center at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center focuses on the health needs and disparities specific to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Our team is committed to addressing the physical and mental health needs of all our patients with dignity and respect. Care at New Bridge Medical Center is not restricted or limited or otherwise denied on the basis of race, color, personal origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression or disability. With its launch in 2018, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is integrating its various clinical initiatives and programs to improve and align care for this diverse population. In addition to the behavioral health, primary care, hormone replacement care, and various other clinical programs, we are excited to announce our new collaboration with the Rutgers Center for Transgender Healthcare . The RCTH will be offering outpatient clinics at the New Bridge campus in the fall of 2018. Through our partnership with Rutgers, we can offer a full array of gender-affirming surgery including: “top surgery,” bottom surgery,” voice, and facial feminization surgery. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has a full array of clinical services and programs, including:

We all should know that diversity makes for a rich apestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.

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MAYA ANGELOU

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by good people.

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• Transgender Health, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery

• Behavioral Health

• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

• HIV/STD Screening and Treatment

• OB/GYN

• General Medical/Specialty Referrals

• Immunizations

• Preventative Care Services

• Social Work

DISABILITY RESOURCES IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ

Bergen County Disability Services

One Bergen County Plaza

• Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076

(201) 336-6000 • co.bergen.nj.us/divisions-of-disability-services

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BERGEN COUNTY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

Information & Assistance Service / Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

(201) 336-6504/ (201) 336-6505

The division’s ADRC information and assistance unit is the primary access point to the many services and facilities available to residents with disabilities. The division maintains comprehensive resources and listings for purposes of responding to both inquiries about disability-related matters, and requests for program / agency referrals. This service is available to private and public sector entities and the community-at-large.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

(201) 336-6500 • (201) 336-6605

This project makes available an ADA-related information and assistance service at no cost to private and public sector entities and the general public.

CAREGIVER EDUCATION & SUPPORT PROGRAM

(201) 336-6504 / (201) 336-6505

The Caregiver Education and Support Program provides in-home professional instruction and support to caregivers entrusted with the responsibilities of caring for someone with a chronic illness, disability, or disease. As there are no income guidelines to qualify, the caregiver must be unpaid and 18 years of age or older. Among the services available are:

• Nutritionists

• Occupational, physical, and speech therapists

• Registered nurse

• Social worker

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MEALS ON WHEELS

(201) 336-6501 / (201) 336-6505

Provides one daily nutritious meal, Monday through Friday, to adults (age 59 and younger) by reason of a severe permanent or temporary disability, are housebound and incapable of seeing to their own basic meal preparation needs. Individuals served through this program must be on a regular diet. Weekend and Kosher meals are also available. Read more about the Meals-on-Wheels program.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM (PASP)

(201) 336-6502 or 6508 / (201) 336-6505

PASP is a self-directed, non-medical model program that provides up to 40 hours of personal assistance a week to qualifying individuals between the ages of 18 to 70 that have a permanent physical disability. In order to qualify for services under the PASP a consumer must be:

• A New Jersey resident

• Between the ages of 18 and 70 years old

• Actively engaged in a program activity: either working, going to school, or volunteering in the community for a minimum of 20-hours/month

• Capable of self-directing and supervising your own services

• Have a documented permanent, physical disability

POST-STROKE & DISABLED ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

(201) 336-6504 / (201) 336-6505

This free program sponsors four support groups that meet in the following municipalities:

• Englewood

• Maywood

• Ridgewood

Program functions include:

• Activities geared to promote personal fitness

• Ceramics

• Group discussions

• Interactive music therapy

• Occasional leisure

• Trivia games

RESPITE CARE

(201) 336-6511 ext. 6503 / 6506 / (201) 336-6505

This program provides relief services to caregivers who need an occasional break from the stressful regimen and time commitment that is part of caring for individuals with a severe and perhaps chronic disorder. Caregivers with emergency respite needs should petition the Respite Care Program for immediate service. Program participants may be required to pay a contributory fee.

PUBLIC INFORMATION AWARENESS

(201) 336-6500 / (201) 336-6505

Through a speaker’s bureau, this program aims to create a more positive work environment and level of social interchange for employers/employees with and without disabilities. The Bergen County Division on Disability Services also coordinates educational activities that address issues pertaining to prevention, transition, and disability.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER & CLEARINGHOUSE

(201) 336-6500/ (201) 336-6505

This program makes available a host of disability related publications—such as pamphlets, periodicals, catalogs, study write-ups, and reference-based collections—that convey information on a wide range of subjects, including,

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but not limited to:

• Accessible fine arts venues in the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area

• Activities of local and state-wide disability service organizations/agencies and disability rights advocacy groups

• Assistive technology

• Basic data and research updates on specific disabilities

• Demographics

• Federal and state civil rights laws

• Legislative updates

For more information on disability resources in Ridgewood, NJ please click and follow the links below. valleyhealth.com/valley-cares/disability-programs

bergenresourcenet.org/health-services/developmental-needs/ special-needs/ bergenresourcenet.org/health-services/developmental-needs/ developmental-disabilities/ hhschools.org/cms/lib/NJ50000181/Centricity/Domain/302/BC_ Community_Guide_ENGLISH%20Interactive.pdf

ridgewoodnj.net/department-news-2/454-bergen-county-senior-servicesaging-disability-resources-2

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IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHERN NJ

209 Fairfield Rd

Fairfield, NJ 07004

Essex County. (973) 797-3300

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bergenresourcenet.org/search/american-red-cross-of-northern-new-jersey/ The American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey, located in Fairfield, NJ, serves a population of 3 million people in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex Counties.

FEENEY FUNERAL HOME

232 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 444-7650

feeneyfuneralhome.com/veteran-funeral-services-ridgewood-nj

Those who honor our country through the selfless sacrifice of military service deserve, themselves, to be honored. At Feeney Funeral Home, we believe in paying proper respects to military service members and veterans both as they live and as they pass on from this world. Whether the desire is for a full military service or simply a small family funeral, we are committed to offering burial and memorial services that honor, respect, and provide true meaning to those gathered in mourning.

Please click and follow the links below for more information on veteran resources in Ridgewood, NJ. rfhalliance.org/MunicipalAlliance/downloads/Veterans-Guide.pdf brossfrankel.com/2019/07/08/new-jersey-veterans-resource-guide/ nj.gov/parole/docs/veterans/NJGCADAVeteransResourceGuide.pdf nj.gov/military/assets/documents/NJ%20Military%20Veterans%20 wFamilies%20Resource%20Guide.pdf

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TARVIN REALTORS

37 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 444-0690 tarvinrealtors.com/blog/joining-the-club-at-ridgewood-nj-community.html

RIDGEWOOD NEWCOMERS CLUB

A social group run by the YWCA of Bergen County aimed at newcomers looking to make friends with other newcomers and become better involved in the Ridgewood, NJ community. Its aims are to help individuals and their families make an easier transition in your new community.

MOMS CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

It’s a group for both part time and full time stay-at-home mothers and their children. They offer support through a variety of activities, such as playgroups, park outings in the Ridgewood area, MOMS Night Outs, and coffee or brunch dates.

RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The group operates the Schoolhouse Museum building, one of the first public schools in the village of Ridgewood. With a history dating back to 1907, the society continues to preserve and present Ridgewood’s history for the community and current generation through the curation of artifacts, photographs, and ephemera.

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RIDGEWOOD TOASTMASTERS

The group meets at the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss and educate its members in public speaking and leadership skills development. An international organization with widespread chapters, members develop together the essential communication skills of speaking, listening, and thinking.

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

This is a club that operates in a historic building on W. Ridgewood Ave. and was incorporated back in 1914 to serve women and children in need within the Ridgewood area. The club does philanthropic work through various events and fundraisers and by supporting other charities and organizations in the community.

ORPHEUS CLUB MEN’S CHORUS

It is a vocal group with over 50 members currently under the musical direction of John J. Palatucci. The Orpheus Club performs major choral works and performs between eight to twelve times each year, with four formal concerts.

COLLEGE CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

A club that boasts nearly 500 members whose goals allow for postsecondary educational opportunities for young women, providing needs-based grants and interest-free student loans. Opportunities are also offered to men at the graduate level of study. This is all done through generous donations and various fundraising activities such as book fairs, fashion shows, and the College Capers.

RIDGEWOOD CAMERA CLUB

Founded in 1937 and the largest camera club in New Jersey. The club aims to educate photographers and photography enthusiasts of all skill levels through sharing knowledge and techniques in the pursuit of excellence in the art medium.

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NORTH JERSEY MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD CLUB

It is a running club open to all ages and all skill levels, helping members achieve their fitness goals with weekend runs and coached workout sessions in an encouraging atmosphere.

BERGEN WICCAN AND PAGAN GROUP

A coven-run spiritual group that teaches and trains members interested in practicing Wiccan high magic, meditation, tarot card reading, astrology, energy healing, and past life regression, among other things. Events and rituals are held throughout the year.

RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

627 East Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07451 (201)670-2800 publicschoolreview.com/ridgewood-high-school-profile/07451

The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

For more information on Diversity Resources and groups in Ridgewood, NJ please click and follow the links below. patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/honoring-diversity--inclusion-leadersessential-to-new-jerseys-success_90197d54 businessfinder.nj.com/14396052/Corporate-Diversity-Ridgewood-NJ datausa.io/profile/geo/ridgewood-nj en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridgewood,_New_Jersey tapinto.net/towns/wayne/sections/tapintotv/articles/east-brun swick-day-highlights-diversity-and-community-in-middlesex-county-nj-42

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– MARTIN LUTHER KING , JR.

A&A RIDGEWOOD REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES ASSN INC

A&A Ridgewood Registered Professional Nurses Assn is a nonprofit focused on promotion of business. With $123k in revenue and 5 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1997, A&A Ridgewood Registered Professional Nurses Assn is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $325k.

Mission: To promote the excellence of the professional nursing practice.

PO Box 1225 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 aanursesregistry.org • (201) 251-8781

ADVANCE THE CURE INC

Advance the Cure is a nonprofit focused on fundraising. With $14k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in

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2017, Advance the Cure is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $14k.

276 Manor Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • advancethecure4ms.org

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Home and School Association is a nonprofit. With $34k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2007, Benjamin Franklin Middle School Home and School Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $58k.

Mission: To provide funds for the benjamin franklin middle school. To bring about a close relationship between home and school, so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of the child.

335 N Van Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 bfhsa.com • (201) 612-1100

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.

– MAYA ANGELOU

BETHLEHEM EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Bethlehem Early Learning Center is a religious organization kindergarten and nursery school. With $691k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Bethlehem Early Learning Center is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $691k.

Mission: Our goal is to help each child develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually in an atmosphere of warmth and trust, with staff committed to excellence.

155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 bethlehemearlylearningcenter.com • 201-444-6678

BIPOLAR DISORDER FOUNDATION

Bipolar Disorder Foundation is a nonprofit focused on health support services. Founded in 2003, Bipolar Disorder Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $18. Mission: To educate the public about BiPolar Disorder.

124 Prospect St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 816-8404

COLLEGE CLUB OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC

College Club of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. Founded in 2018, College Club of Northern New Jersey is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $32k.

Mission: College Club of Northern New Jersey is a not for profit organization that helps fund educational opportunities for young women and men through a variety of need based grants and interest free loans. Po Box 118 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 collegeclubofnorthernnj.org (201) 670-8655 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

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COMMUNITY CENTER OF RIDGEWOOD FOUNDATION

Community Center of Ridgewood Foundation is a nonprofit focused on community improvement and neighborhood development. Founded in 2015, Community Center of Ridgewood Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $99k.

Mission: The foundation provides educational services and charitable assistance in order to preserve, enhance and support the quality of all life in Ridgewood for the benefit of the general public.

259 N Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 389-6133

CONSERVANCY FOR RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LANDS INC

Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands is a nonprofit focused on land resources conservation. With $16k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2014, Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $16k.

Love doesn’t measure, it just gives.

– MOTHER TERESA

Mission: To Provide Funding and Support to Restore and Enhance Ridgewood Village Park Lands, in accordance with the master plan for development, as approved by the Village Council. Po Box 123 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 cfrpl.org • (201) 652-9361

CREW PARENTS ASSOCIATION INC

Crew Parents Association is a nonprofit focused on education. Founded in 2011, Crew Parents Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $67k.

Mission: Enable students at St Peters Prep to participate in crew. 245 Heights Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • (201) 280-7683

EDUCATION FUND

Education Fund is a nonprofit focused on scholarships. Founded in 1969, Education Fund is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $41k.

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Mission: To provide college grants-in-aid to graduates of area high schools.

Po Box 118 Ridgewood, NJ 07451

collegeclubofnorthernnj.org • (201) 670-8655

EMPOWERING WOMEN THRU MOTION INC

Empowering Women Thru Motion is a nonprofit physical fitness and community recreational facility. Founded in 2012, Empowering Women Thru Motion is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $5.4k.

Mission: To empower women through exercise and support women in need. 50 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 117 Ridgewood, NJ 07450

empoweringwomenthrumotion.org (914) 414-3069

EPITOME OF SOUL INC.

Epitome of Soul is a nonprofit focused on educational services and schools. Founded in 2012, Epitome of Soul is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. Epitome of Soul, Inc. partners with community organizations to equip, empower, and encourage elementary and high school students to strive for academic excellence and cultural growth through the arts.

Do your little bit of good where you are, it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

- DESMOND TUTU

Epitome of Soul aims to create a platform in performing arts celebrating all varieties of music, dance, drama, theater and creative writing with the sole purpose of enriching the cultural dynamics of underserved school communities. Our primary initiative is to organize youth groups to undertake projects that benefit the community and encourage leadership, character, compassion, and good citizenship. In addition, help high school and college students further their education by providing financial assistance through scholarships.

50 E Ridgewood Ave 255 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 epitomeofsoul.org

FORGET ME NOT FOUNDATION

The Forget Me Not Foundation is dedicated to supporting families who have lost babies during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after birth and educating the medical community about the emotional needs of such families. The funds raised by the foundation support educational programs for the medical community and provide supportive materials to families affected by pregnancy or newborn loss. The Forget Me Not Foundation was established

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

- ANNE FRANK

Don’t believe everything you see on the internet.

- GEORGE WASHINGTON

in memory of Emma Grace Barry, a beautiful baby girl born still on August 11, 2009. Emma was lost due to a nuchal cord accident at 35+5 weeks. Founders Dave and Melissa Barry are determined to celebrate Emma’s life by helping families suffering through the death of a baby.

Forget Me Not is a nonprofit reproductive health care facility. Founded in 2010, Forget Me Not is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. 225 Lakeview Drive Ridgewood, NJ 07450 fmnfoundation.com

FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD EMERGENCY SERVICES TEAMS INC

A friend of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams is a foundation focused on human services. Founded in 1993, Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $54k.

Mission: Fund raising for emergency services. 33 Douglas Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ems.ridgewoodnj.net 201-670-5570

FRIENDS OF THE RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY

The mission of friends of the Ridgewood library is to raise funds outside the library’s operating budget in order to provide cultural and educational programming and enhance its comprehensive collections.

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

– RONALD REAGAN

Ridgewood Library is a foundation library.

Founded in 1980, Ridgewood Library is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $67k. 125 N Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodlibrary.org (201) 670-5600

FAMILY PROMISE OF BERGEN COUNTY

Mission: Empower homeless working families to become self-sufficient by providing temporary housing and personalized support.

Vision: A community where every working family has a stable home and the means to create a better life. 100 Dayton St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 bergenfamilypromise.org (201) 833-8009

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GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL HSA INC

George Washington Middle school Hsa is a nonprofit focused on education. Founded in 2000, George Washington Middle school Hsa is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $39k.

Mission: To enhance the educational opportunities of students attending the george Washington middle school by providing support to teachers, administrators and staff. 155 Washington Pl Ridgewood, NJ 07450 gw.ridgewood.k12.nj.us (201) 670-2790

GIVING CIRCLE FUND INC

Giving Circle Fund is a nonprofit focused on fundraising related to youth development. Founded in 2008, Giving Circle Fund is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $31k.

Mission: To provide funds or services to people in need. 36 Chelsea Pl Ridgewood, NJ 07450 givingcirclefund.org (212) 966-9001

HAWES HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC

Hawes Home & School Association is a nonprofit focused on parent teacher groups. Founded in 1998, Hawes Home & School Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $109k.

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-JIM CAREY

of the children in the hawes elementary school environment to bring about a closer relationship of the home and school so that the parents and the teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of the children, and to furnish a medium for social contacts among parents, children and teachers.

531 Stevens Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 hawes.ridgewood.k12.nj.us (201) 670-2720

INALEX COMMUNICATIONS INC

Inalex Communications is a nonprofit focused on medical issues. Founded in 2004, Inalex Communications is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported assets of $1. 38 East Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 493-1399 • inalex.com

JAMBOREE SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC

Jamboree Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. With $143k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2002, Jamboree Scholarship Fund is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $137k.

Mission: The fund is organized to support, encourage and fund the post-secondary educational pursuits of graduates of Ridgewood high school.

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319 Graydon Ter Ridgewood, NJ 07450 rhsjamboree.org (201) 445-8336

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BERGEN COUNTY

The Junior League of Bergen County is a nonprofit women’s service club. With $77k in revenue and 1 employee, it is a relatively small organization. The Junior League of Bergen County is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $62k.

Mission: The JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BERGEN COUNTY, . Is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

216 E Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 thejlbc.org (201) 447-2292

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Everyone is guilty of all the Good they did not do.

– MOTHER TERESA

KUNIHOLM SCHOOL

Kuniholm School is a educational organization special school for the blind or handicapped. it is a mid-sized organization. Founded in 1979, Kuniholm School is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $3.3m.

Mission: The holmstead school is an approved New Jersey state department of education private school for students with disabilities who have been classified with behavioral disabilities. The school is located in bergen county, New Jersey, and serves the public school districts in surrounding areas that are unable to provide the specialized care necessary to educate these children.

14 Hope St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 holmstead.org • (201) 447-1696

LIFE OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

Life Opportunities Unlimited a Non-Profit Corporation is a nonprofit group home. With $2.1m in revenue and 50 employees, it is a mid-sized organization. Founded in 1995, Life Opportunities Unlimited a Non-Profit Corporation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $2.0m.

Mission: The Corporation operates four group homes and a day program. The Primery source of funding is State of New Jersey-Division of Developmental Disabilities. 75 North Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 lifeopportunitiesinc.org • (201) 689-1128

MAROONS SOCCER CLUB INC

Maroons Soccer Club is a nonprofit soccer club. With $436k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1993, Maroons Soccer Club is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 92% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $416k.

The organization’s purpose is to provide a competitive soccer program to the youth of Ridgewood. 118 Lincoln Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 maroonssoccer.com • (917) 763-9121

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND OF COLLEGE CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD NJ

Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund of College Club of Ridgewood NJ is a nonprofit focused on loans or credit reporting. Founded in 1957, Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund of College Club of Ridgewood N J is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $48k.

The greatest good is what we do for one another.

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OPRAH WINFREY

Mission: To issue interest-free loans to men and women who are fully matriculated students at the sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level.

PO Box 9 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 • collegeclubofnorthernnj.org

(201) 670-8655

MICHAEL FEENEY BEST DAY EVER

Michael Feeney Best Day Ever is a nonprofit focused on pediatrics research. With $47k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization.

Founded in 2014, Michael Feeney Best Day Ever is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $47k.

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Mission: Our mission is to provide opportunities that enable families with ill children to enjoy a “Best Day Ever”.

525 Stevens Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 mfbestdayever.org

MITCHELL SARON FENCING FOUNDATION INC

Mitchell Saron Fencing Foundation is a nonprofit focused on youth development programs. Founded in 2014, Mitchell Saron Fencing Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ.

150 West Ridgewood Avenue • Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 445-1230

WINSTON CHURCHILL

Helping others is the way we help ourselves.

For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

– MATTHEW We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

NEW JERSEY ABORTION ACCESS FUND INC

NJ Abortion Access Fund is a nonprofit foundation public foundation.

Founded in 2008, NJ Abortion Access Fund is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. Abortion access is a matter of justice. Restrictions disproportionately affect poor women, women of color, young women and women in rural areas. All people, regardless of their economic resources, have the right to decide whether and when to have a child.

Po Box 345, Ridgewood, NJ 07451 njaaf.org

NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY INC

New Jersey Choral Society is a nonprofit focused on cultural or historical activities. With $121k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1987, New Jersey Choral Society is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $107k.

Mission: Njcs performs three major performances season (holiday, pops and master work concert series). Njcs also sponsors both a youth chorus and a community outreach group, the chanters.

Po Box 367 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 njcs.org • 201.379.7719

NEW YORK ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC

New York Academy Educational Services is a nonprofit focused on education. With $6.0m in revenue and 12 employees, it is a mid-sized organization. Founded in 2014, New York Academy Educational Services is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $6.7m.

Mission: Apple educational services . (“apple”) provides educational programs and technical support services consisting of a student data base system, professional development for teachers and administrators, teacher evaluation, human resources, curriculum.

17 Chestnut St Ste 3 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 newyorkacademy.org • (201) 639-4311

NORTH JERSEY PUBLIC POLICY NETWORK INC

North Jersey Public Policy Network is a nonprofit focused on citizen participation. Founded in 2013, North Jersey Public Policy Network is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $29k.

Mission: The Corporation is organized for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically, the purpose of the Corporation is to research and analyze public policy issues and provide programs and take other steps for the purpose of educating the public on these matters.

Po Box 476 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 northjerseypublicpolicy.org • (201) 447-3379

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NPC ASSOCIATION

Npc Association is a nonprofit theater. With $349k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2009, Npc Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 95% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $339k. Mission: The npc was formed to offer students. 627 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 rhsnewplayers.com • (201) 670-2800

NYFWA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC

Nyfwa Education Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. With $86k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2018, Nyfwa Education Scholarship Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $86k. Producing the annual Financial Follies and granting scholarships for journalism from the net proceeds. Po Box 338 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 nyfwa.org • (201) 612-0100

NETWORK FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC POLICY

The Corporation is organized for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically, the purpose of the Corporation is to research and analyze public policy issues and provide programs and take other steps for the purpose of educating the public on these matters.

Po Box 476 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 northjerseypublicpolicy.org • (201) 447-3379

OLD BLUE RUGBY FOUNDATION INC

Old Blue Rugby Foundation is a nonprofit focused on amateur sports competitions. With $175k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1985, Old Blue Rugby Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $175k. 121 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 oldbluerugby.com

ORCHARD HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC

Orchard Home & School Association is a nonprofit focused on parent teacher groups. With $87k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1999, Orchard Home & School Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $98k.

Mission: To raise funds to enhance educational opportunities, which are not met by the Ridgewood board of education budget? 230 Demarest St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 orchard.school.ridgewood.k12.nj.us (201) 670-2730

ORPHEUS CLUB INC OF RIDGEWOOD NJ

Orpheus Club of Ridgewood NJ is a nonprofit focused on singing and choral music. Founded in 1999, Orpheus Club of Ridgewood NJ is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ.

Founded in Ridgewood in 1909, it is the oldest cultural institution in Bergen County. Fifty singers strong, we continue the Orpheus tradition of delighting audiences with eclectic repertoires ranging from Bach and Beethoven

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to the Beach Boys and Bruno Mars. We are a diverse and congenial group of men who share a passion to make beautiful choral music, in a wide range of genres. Our musical director, John J. Palatucci, and our pianist, Ron Levy, challenge and inspire us, upholding the tradition that we men of Orpheus enjoy our music and each other. We have two main concert series, Spring Concerts in April, and Holiday Concerts in December. Come to our concerts and savor the magic.

PO Box 114 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 ridgewoodorpheusclub.org • 201-677-8439

PARLANCE CHAMBER CONCERTS INC

Parlance Chamber Concerts is a nonprofit focused on music. With $440k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2009, Parlance Chamber Concerts is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 99% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $449k. Mission: To promote an appreciation and understanding of classical chamber music in bergen county); to inspire and build tomorrows audience for classical music through events specifically designed for children.

138 Phelps Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 parlancechamberconcerts.org • (201) 445-5115

PRO ARTE CHORALE INC

Pro Arte Chorale is a nonprofit focused on cultural or historical activities. Founded in 1968, Pro Arte Chorale is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $81k.

Pro Arte Chorale Is a choral organization in the NY metropolitan area t hat performs a subscription series at area theaters and sings with major orchestras under noted conductors.

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Po Box 662 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 proartechorale.org • (201) 497-8400

READING REFORM FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK

Reading Reform Foundation of New York is a nonprofit focused on elementary and secondary education. Founded in 1981, Reading Reform Foundation of New York is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $22k.

Mission: The organization was formed to engage in educational, research, and related activities in the teaching of Reading.

454 Sheffield Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450-1835

readingreformny.org • (212) 210-6603

RHS BAND ASSOCIATION INC

Rhs Band Association is a nonprofit focused on student services. With $158k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1999, Rhs Band Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $160k.

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Mission: To enrich and enhance the musical experience of band students at Ridgewood high school through clinics, scholarships, events, and performance.

627 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 rhsbands.org • (201) 445-2600

RIDGE HSA INC

Ridge Hsa is a nonprofit focused on parent teacher groups. Founded in 1997, Ridge Hsa is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $45k.

Mission: To provide funds and volunteers to aid the teachers, administrators and staff of the ridge school.

325 W Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodridge.ss10.sharpschool.com/ • (201) 670-2740

RIDGEWOOD ART INSTITUTE INC

Ridgewood Art Institute is a nonprofit arts education organization. With $68k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1972, Ridgewood Art Institute is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $93k.

Mission: Promoting community interest in and developing education and skills programs for the fine arts.

12 E Glen Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodartinstitute.org • (201) 652-9615

RIDGEWOOD ARTS FOUNDATION

The Ridgewood Arts Foundation was founded by residents of the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, who saw the need for a foundation to provide funding for the many worthy artistic endeavors within and near the Village of Ridgewood and to encourage the further development of the arts within SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

the community. We are a New Jersey non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. As such RAF is a public charitable foundation.

Ridgewood Arts Foundation is a nonprofit focused on advocacy work related to arts, culture and humanities. With $9.2k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2015, Ridgewood Arts Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $9.2k. 40 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

ridgewoodartsfoundation.org • 201-446-6163

RIDGEWOOD BACKCOURT CLUB INC

Ridgewood Backcourt Club is a foundation public foundation. Founded in 2004, Ridgewood Backcourt Club is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $13k. Mission: Support student sports program. C/O Albano 363 Bogart Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450-0000 (201) 670-4473

RIDGEWOOD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION

Ridgewood Baseball Association is a nonprofit focused on baseball/softball. With $511k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2015, Ridgewood Baseball Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 90% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $495k.

Mission: The rbsa’s primary objective is to provide an opportunity for the young men SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

and women of the Ridgewood, NJ community to learn to play the games of baseball and softball in an atmosphere that will reinforce the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, teamwork, and to foster their growth into healthy and responsible citizens.

Po Box 163 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 rbsa.us • (201) 848-1501

RIDGEWOOD CONCERT BAND INC

Ridgewood Concert Band is a nonprofit focused on cultural performances. With $59k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1987, Ridgewood Concert Band is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $59k. Midland Park, NJ 07432, njwindsymphony.org • 201-493-9030

RIDGEWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Foundation is a nonprofit focused on education. Founded in 1990, The Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $75k. Mission: To enhance educational excellence in ridgewood, and to provide grant funds to ridgewood public schools. 49 Cottage Pl Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodedfoundation.org • (201) 652-2903

RIDGEWOOD FOURTH OF JULY PARADE CELEBRATION

Ridgewood Fourth of July Parade Celebration is a nonprofit historical society. With $94k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2011, Ridgewood Fourth of July Parade Celebration is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $94k. Po Box 140 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 • ridgewoodjuly4.net/contact/

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RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is a nonprofit alumni associations. With $56k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2015, Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $56k. 627 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 rhsalumniassociation.org

RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Ridgewood High School Football Scholarship Committee is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. With $101k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1971, Ridgewood High School Football Scholarship Committee is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $101k. Po Box 1338 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 ridgewoodfootball.org • rhsfootballcommittee@gmail.com

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RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RwdPubSchools is a nonprofit focused on parent teacher groups. With $237k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2001, RwdPubSchools is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 91% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $240k.

Mission: To be a liason between the parents of the students, administration and faculty of ridgewood high school.

627 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewood.k12.nj.us (201) 445-2450

RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION

The mission of the Ridgewood Historical Society, which operates the historic Schoolhouse Museum building, formerly one of the first public schools in Ridgewood, is to preserve the building, as well as maintain, interpret, and exhibit the collection of artifacts representing the history, culture, and lives of ordinary people from the Ridgewood area from the period of Native America.

Ridgewood Historical Society is a nonprofit historical site. Founded in 1972, headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. 650 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-3242 • ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org

RIDGEWOOD HOOPS CLUB INC

Ridgewood Hoops Club is a nonprofit focused on basketball. Founded in 2003, Ridgewood Hoops Club is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $82k.

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Mission: Teach and Promote Youth Basketball.

C/O Tim Daly 317 Linwood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodhoopsclub.org (201) 599-5813

RIDGEWOOD ICE HOCKEY FOUNDATION INC

Ridgewood Ice Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit amateur sports club or league. Founded in 2001, Ridgewood Ice Hockey Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $113k.

Mission: Provide financial resources for rhs ice hockey activities, for purposes of skills training and development for community youth. 573 Northern Pkwy Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 670-1414

RIDGEWOOD JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSN

Ridgewood Junior Football Assn is a nonprofit football league. With $168k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2018, Ridgewood Junior Football Assn is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $168k. 51 S Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • ridgewoodjrfootball.com

RIDGEWOOD NEWCOMERS CLUB INC

Ridgewood Newcomers Club is a nonprofit focused on community improvement and neighborhood development. Founded in 2019, Ridgewood Newcomers Club is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $62k.

Mission: To facilitate the entry of new residents into, and educate them about, the social, community, cultural and civic life in the Ridgewood,

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New Jersey area. The corporation aims to advance the concepts and goals of citizenship, community involvement and community development in the Ridgewood, New Jersey area. It engages in charitable activities by providing monetary funds to various charitable organizations which are designated as section 501(c)(3) organizations under the code.

Po Box 1304 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 ridgewoodnewcomers.com (646) 522-7273

RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC

Ridgewood Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit focused on education. With $176k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2002, Ridgewood Public Library Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $50k.

The Foundation will develop a basis of perpetual financial support to ensure that the library will always provide outstanding information, education, and culture in a user-friendly, state of the art facility. 125 N Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodlibraryfoundation.org (201) 670-5600

RIDGEWOOD ROTARY FOUNDATION INC

Ridgewood Rotary Foundation is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. With $58k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2002, Ridgewood Rotary Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $46k.

Mission: To provide scholarships and financial support to individuals

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and charities in need. 79 Chestnut St Ste 101 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 rotary.org/en/guiding-principles • (201) 447-0185

RIDGEWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING CORPORATION INC

Ridgewood Senior Citizens Housing Corporation is a nonprofit. Founded in 1980, Ridgewood Senior Citizens Housing Corporation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $1.3m.

Ridgewood Senior Citizens Housing Corporation, . (The “corporation”) is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1976 to acquire an interest in real property located in ridgewood, New Jersey and to construct and operate thereon an apartment complex of 130 units, under section 202 and section 8 of the national housing act, as amended. In 2005, the corporation issued private bonds to fund various capital projects, pay off its original hud mortgage, and reduce its mortgage related expenditures. 9 Ridge Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgecrestseniorhousing.org (201) 444-0722

RIDGEWOOD SOCCER ASSOCIATION

A NEW JERSEY NON PROFIT CORPORATION

Ridgewood Soccer is a nonprofit related to boys club or little league. Founded in 1994, Ridgewood Soccer is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $130k. The organization’s purpose is to provide a recreational soccer program for the youth of rigdgewood (ages 7-18). Po Box 117 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 ridgewoodsoccer.org • (201) 724-5474

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RIDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit focused on music. Founded in 2017, Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $56k.

As we enter Ridgewood symphony’s ruby years, we have to admire the love and dedication that its members and volunteers have poured into orchestra, purely out of their fondness for the organization and the musical family that they’ve known over the years. In this upcoming 80th anniversary season, you’ll find that the orchestra will be taking this milestone as a challenge to keep going further -- to reach for even higher music-making.

Po Box 176 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 ridgewoodsymphony.org • (201) 612-0118

SAL BULLARO EDUCATION

Sal Bullaro Education is a nonprofit focused on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards. With $1.0k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2015, Sal Bullaro Education is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported annual revenue of $1.0k.

224 S Irving St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 445-2216

SHARE INC

Share is a nonprofit focused on senior citizens’ housing or retirement communities.it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1982, Share is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 100% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $502k. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

Mission: To provide housing to independent seniors. 104 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 shareridgewood.org • 201-670-9605

SARAS PRE-SCHOOL INC

Saras Pre-School is a educational organization kindergarten and nursery school. it is a mid-sized organization. Founded in 1980, Saras Pre-School is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 100% directly on its programs. Mission: Operation of a nursey, and preschool. 212 PINELYN ROAD RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 saraspreschool.com • (201) 342-1500

SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND OF THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD NJ

Scholarship Trust Fund of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood N J is a nonprofit. With $13k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1972, Scholarship Trust Fund of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood N J is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $40k. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

Mission: To award scholarships based upon achievements and needs.

215 W Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450

ridgewoodwomansclub.com (201) 445-3852

SHARING THE ARTS CORPORATION

Sharing the Arts Corporation is a nonprofit arts education organization. Founded in 2009, Sharing the Arts Corporation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ.

Sharing the Arts is a non-profit performing arts program for individuals with mild to moderate developmental delays, including chromosomal abnormalities, Asperger’s, genetic anomalies and other developmental delays. Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through the performing arts. Classes are led by teachers with support staff to provide redirection and assistance. Pre-teen through college-age volunteers serve as assistants, demonstrators,mentors as well as friends in the class.

Po Box 43 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 sharingthearts.com (201) 689-2397

SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF RIDGEWOOD AND VICINITY

Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity is a nonprofit. With $276k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $279k.

Mission: SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF RIDGEWOOD AND VICINITY.

(The organization”) is a not-for-profit agency that provides basic SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

supplemental financial assistance and case management services to individuals and families in need in ridgewood, New Jersey and other surrounding towns. The organization is funded primarily through contributions from individuals who live and work in northern bergen county as well as local businesses, churches, synagogues, and other organizations in the communities served by the organization.

6 Station Plz Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ssaridgewood.org • (201) 444-2980

SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Located in: Ridgewood

6 Station plaza, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-2980

Social Service Association is a group of neighbors helping neighbors — on a mission to provide food, emergency rent, utility assistance and support services to individuals & families in Ridgewood

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

215 W. Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Rentals: (201) 444-5722 Club: (201) 444-5705 Email Us: rentwcr@gmail.com

The Woman’s Club brings women together to achieve personal growth, to work for the benefit of children, senior citizens and those in need. They offer women of all ages an opportunity to exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships.

WORLD EXPLORERS CLUB

782 Norgate Dr, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-701-0731

info@worldexplorers.club

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RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

52 Lenox Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-652-7954

Ridgewood community proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love & peace. The mission of Jesus Christ is what matters most for the journey ahead.

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF RIDGEWOOD

113 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-6225

Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, a place of inspiration in the richness of diverse beliefs and the power of community.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN

Catholic church in Ridgewood, New Jersey

1 Passaic St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-2000

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UPPER RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH

35 Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-445-4082

We are a congregation of thinking and searching persons, with respect for one another as we live our Christian faith. Our heritage is the Presbyterian/Reformed family of churches. We are a congregation of the Reformed Church in America, the oldest, protestant denomination in America with a continuous ministry since 1628. Our members come from various denomination and church backgrounds. Members reside in the village of Ridgewood and surrounding communities. Some walk to church and others commute a thirty-minute drive. Early members of URCC were fond of saying that “the church is not made from walls; it is a group of human hearts bound together by a common vision; feeling themselves heirs of a common purpose”.

LIONS CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD NJ

PO Box 392 • Ridgewood , NJ 07451

THE ROTARY CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD.

Ridgewood AM Rotary Club is one of two Rotary Clubs in The Village of Ridgewood. Our club includes forty-five active members. Our members are business owners, professionals and leaders. We are your friends and neighbors working together to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in our community and our world.

Rotary club members are business and professional leaders who volunteer in their communities and promote world understanding and peace. Rotary’s 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and regions encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education, and the environment. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

Working together to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in our community and our world.

OLD PARAMUS CHURCH

660 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

RIDGEWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

31 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-652-3562

The Council serves as a Service Ministry for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, supporting local charities, children, and families in need.

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

SOMERVILLE HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Somerville Home & School Association a NJ Non-Profit is a nonprofit focused on parent teacher groups. Founded in 2005, Somerville Home & School Association a NJ Non-Profit is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $93k.

Mission: The entities principal purpose is to fund school assemblies, school field trips, and classroom supplies.

45 S Pleasant Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 somerville.ridgewood.k12.nj.us • (201) 670-2600

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STREET 2 STREET

STREET 2 STREET is a religious organization focused on christian-related topics. With $458k in revenue and 2 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2013, STREET 2 STREET is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $491k.

Mission: Street2street exists to help at-risk kids play, belong and matter through sports events, mentoring and personal development. We create leaders who become champions in the game of life. 555 Goffle Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450 street2street.com (201) 445-8555

THE PRESERVE GRAYDON COALITION

Founded on July 8, 2009, the Preserve Graydon Coalition is dedicated to preserving the unique character of Ridgewood’s historic Graydon Park and Pool, including its large; open swimming area, center rafts, and extensive sandy beaches. We provide factual information about Graydon’s safe, clean water and other aspects of the facility to assist the Village Council in making prudent short-term and long-range decisions about the future of Graydon. We encourage implementation of the least invasive changes possible before any drastic changes to the overall structure and layout are considered. We enlist the support of residents who love Graydon and would deplore its loss to a concrete-based facility with a much smaller and radically different main swimming area. Ridgewood, NJ 07451 preservegraydon.org • 201-632-1436

THE PROMISE FOUNDATION INC

Promise Foundation is a foundation private nonprofit grant making

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foundation. Founded in 2010, Promise Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $5.3k. The Promise Foundation’s mission is to save lives through the promotion of skin cancer awareness and prevention. The Promise Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. It was created in 2009 to honor a promise made to a friend, Susan DeZaio, who lost her battle with melanoma at the age of 45. In the memory of Susan and all those who have suffered from skin cancer, we dedicate our resources and funds to help fight skin cancer and save lives...and to fulfilling The Promise.

50 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 177 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 promisefoundation.org (201) 444-5312

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary is a foundation focused on fundraising. With $684k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. The Valley Hospital Auxiliary is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $310k.

Mission: THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is an organization that serves as community liasion for the valley hospital, raising funds, and assisting the hosptial through a variety of traditional and non-traditional volunteer services.

223 N Van Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 valleyhealth.com (201) 447-8135

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Mission: Enhancing lives by healing, caring and inspiring wellness.

Vision: By investing in our people, programs, facilities and technology, and offering the highest quality clinical services and patient-and family-centered SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHARITIES

care, Valley Health System will be the system of choice for our community.

223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 valleyhospitalfoundation.org • 201-291-6300

TIC TOC

Tic Toc is a nonprofit youth organization. Founded in 1967, Tic Toc is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ.

Started in 1974, we are proud of our history. But we are equally proud of our ability to not stay stuck in the past. We like that sound strategy, creative ideas and fast, friendly service are timeless. We also like that new technologies, digital strategies and evolving communication platforms allow us to create and market in newly imagined ways.

49 Cottage Pl Ridgewood, NJ 07450 tictoc.com • 214.416.9300

TRAVELL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC

Travell Home & School Association is a nonprofit focused on philanthropy. Founded in 1999, Travell Home & School Association is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $90k.

Mission: To provide funds and volunteers to aid the teachers, administrators and staff of the travell school.

340 Bogert Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 travelhsa.com • (201) 670-2760

UNITED IRISH APPEAL INC

United Irish Appeal is a nonprofit focused on human services. Founded in 1992, United Irish Appeal is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ.

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Mission: To provide assistance in the areas of education, culture, athletic or personal development. Address the legacy of the conflict and the impact it has made on children, i.e. imprisonment, bereavement, displacement or poverty. To build partnerships with Universities, Cultural Institutions and Businesses who may be able to provide assistance, which will help the children, achieve their goals.

50 E Ridgewood Ave 225 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 unitedirishappeal.org (201) 447-1916

UPPER RIDGEWOOD TENNIS CLUB

Competitively, we participate in spring men’s and women’s inter-club tennis leagues, and platform tennis leagues through the winter. We actively support competition at a variety of skill levels, fielding 7 women’s and 5 men’s teams in Bergen County leagues. Established in 1914, we are a state-of-the-art, member-owned facility. We maintain a proud tradition of promoting tennis, platform tennis, and pickle ball as valuable and healthy sports for players of all ages and abilities. “Play groups,” appropriate for the enjoyment of everyone, are regularly arranged.

915 Glenview Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 upperridgewoodtennis.com (201) 447-1503

VALLEY MEDICAL SERVICES INC

Valley Medical Services is a nonprofit focused on health issues. With $55k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 1995, Valley Medical Services is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent

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tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $286k.

Mission: Provides valley hospital with varied consulting services. 223 North Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 valleyhealth.com • (201) 447-8000

VALLEY PHYSICIAN SERVCIES INC

Valley Physician Servcies is a nonprofit focused on health support services. With $98.2m in revenue and 804 employees, it is a relatively large organization. Founded in 2005, Valley Physician Servcies is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $78.4m.

Mission: To provide management services to the following professional corporations: valley physician services, p.c., valley medical services, p.c., and valley physician services, NY, p.c. 223 N Van Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 valleyhealth.com • (201) 447-8000

WEST BERGEN HOUSING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

West Bergen Housing for Mental Health is a nonprofit mental health facility. Founded in 1982, West Bergen Housing for Mental Health is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $84k.

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Mission: WEST BERGEN HOUSING FOR MENTAL HEALTH, (the “corporation”) is a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the state of New Jersey and is exempt from federal income taxes under internal revenue code 501(c)(3).the corporation operates a seven-unit housing project, number 031-eh054 (the “project”), in Midland park, New Jersey. The project is supported primarily by tenant rental payments and rental supplement payments from the united states department of housing and urban development (“hud”).the corporation has a section 202 direct loan. The corporation is also subject to a section 8 housing assistance payments contract with hud, and a significant portion of the corporation’s rental income is received from hud.

120 Chestnut St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • westbergen.org • (201) 444-3550

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE INC

West Bergen Mental Healthcare Foundation is a foundation focused on philanthropy. With $38k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2004, West Bergen Mental Healthcare Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $81k.

Mission: The foundation was formed for the purpose of assuring affordable mental health services, based in a tradition of excellence, toevery child, adolescent, individual, family and couple, as well as the community at large, organizattions, houses of worship, and municipalities served by west bergen mental healthcare.

120 Chestnut St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 westbergen.org (201) 444-3550

WEST BERGEN SPECIALIZED HOUSING INC

West Bergen Specialized Housing is a nonprofit focused on housing evelopment, construction, and management. With $106k in revenue and 0 employees, it is a relatively small organization. Founded in 2007, West Bergen Specialized Housing is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $190k.

Mission: To provide elderly or disabled persons with housing facilities and services specially designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs.

120 Chestnut St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 monarchhousing.org • (201) 444-3550

WILLARD HSA INC

Willard Hsa is a nonprofit focused on student services. Founded in 1998, Willard Hsa is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $188k.

Mission: To raise funds to enhance educational opportunities for students at willard school in ridgewood, NJ.

601 Morningside Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450 willardhsa.org • (201) 670-2720

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YOGIS HEART FOUNDATION

INC

Yogis Heart Foundation is anonprofit public health program. Founded in 2014, Yogis Heart Foundation is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $20k.

Mission: To teach the practice of yoga to students ranging in age from 15 to 24. Po Box 1501 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 yogisheart.org

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RIDGEWOOD NJ (Ridgewood YMCA)

Ridgewood YMCA is a nonprofit related to young men’s or women’s associations. With $7.6m in revenue and 369 employees, it is a mid-sized organization. Founded in 1975, Ridgewood YMCA is headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The organization is notable for its healthy financials, spending 86% directly on its programs. In recent tax filings, the organization reported expenses of $6.4m.

THE RIDGEWOOD YMCA, founded in 1902, is a charitable, community service organization. The mission, as stated in its By-Laws is “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”. The Ridgewood YMCA is an accepting and positive place where men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes,

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ethnicity and religions are welcome, valued and nurtured. Our programs promote healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship, international understanding and cooperation, concern for others, and respect for individual differences.

A qualified staff at the Ridgewood Y delivers accessible, quality programs and services that promote healthier lifestyles, with moral and spiritual values.

112 Oak St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ridgewoodymca.org (201) 444-5600

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Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.

– B.K.S LYENGAR

– RABBI SCHNEUR ZALMAN OF LIADI

– DOLLY PARTON

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WORSHIP RIDGEWOOD CHURCHES, TEMPLES & SYNAGOGUES

(WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCLUDING ALL RELIGIONS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP)

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.

God and I have a special relationship, but we’ve both agreed to see other people.

A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness.

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH REV

155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood

bethlehemchurch.com • (201) 444-3600

God loves you. He’s not concerned with where you’ve been, what you wear, if you have questions; He’s not expecting you to be perfect or totally understand him. Bethlehem is a church where you can experience a real God for your real life. God loves you where you are and He desires to take you places you never thought you could go. So come as you are and try it for yourself.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

105 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood

christchurchridgewood.org • (201) 652-2350

Christ Church, Ridgewood NJ, is a welcoming community of Christians of all ages from across Bergen County. Here you will find vibrant youth ministries, inspiring music, meaningful community outreach, and much more, grounded in the Episcopal tradition: the right blend of “reason, scripture and tradition” at

core. Come and see what God is doing here at Christ Church! And show us what God is doing in you! Father Thomas E.

“If you don’t know what you’re living for, you haven’t yet lived.”

– RABBI NOAH WEINBERG

“It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts.”

– MOTHER TERESA

“The best preacher is the heart; the best teacher is time; the best book is the world; the best friend is God.”

– THE TAL-MUD

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EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH ABC

14 Hope St, Ridgewood ebcridgewood.org • (201) 444-7300

Emmanuel Baptist Church ABC can be found at Hope St 14. The following is offered: Churches.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

303 Prospect St, Ridgewood (201) 652-3952

First Reformed Church can be found at Prospect St 303. The following is offered: Religious Organizations.

GRACE CHURCH

340 Meadowbrook Ave, Ridgewood gracechurchnj.net • (201) 444-0123

Grace Church is located at 340 Meadowbrook Ave in Ridgewood and has been in the business of Non-denominational Church since 1946. Founded more than 50 years ago, Grace Church offers weekly services, Bible study for all ages and various fellowship opportunities for both teens and adults. The congregation is comprised of several hundred members.

METHODIST CHURCHES UNITED

100 Dayton St, Ridgewood umc.org • (201) 652-2868

Methodist Churches United, Ridgewood can be found at Dayton St 100. The following is offered: Churches.

METROPOLITAN AME ZION CHURCH

259 S Broad St, Ridgewood metroamez.com • (201) 445-1003

Metropolitan Ame Zion Church is located at 259 S Broad St in Ridgewood and has been in the business of Miscellaneous Denomination Church since 1897.

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MT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

399 S Broad St, Ridgewood mountbethelbaptistchurch.org • (201) 445-9108

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH REV

1 Passaic St, Ridgewood olmcridgewood.com • (201) 447-2043

We, the people of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish, believe in Jesus Christ and embrace His teachings. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we embrace His call to be the Light of the World through Word, Worship, Community Building and Service to all. It’s that time again and we are planning the Religious Education programs for the next school year. Please carefully look at the programs that are available and plan to attend the registration meeting that pertains to the program you are interested in for your family. Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak

RIDGEWOOD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

271 Lincoln Ave, Ridgewood rcrcnj.org • (201) 445-1832

We are a Bible-believing, evangelical fellowship that is part of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, whose faith is expressed in three

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ecumenical creeds of the ancient Christian Church and three confessions from the European Reformation. The Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church is a community of people drawn together by Jesus Christ to learn the truth about God, ourselves, and the world; to worship God, who is worthy of all praise; to celebrate the life that God, through Jesus Christ, now gives us; to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into disciples of Jesus; and to be the instruments through which Jesus draws others to himself.

RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

137 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood mormon.org

(201) 652-7954

Ridgewood Community Of Christ is located at 137 Doremus Ave in Ridgewood and has been in the business of Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints (mormon Church) since 2008.

RIDGEWOOD FRIENDS MEETING-QUAKER

224 Highwood Ave, Ridgewood ridgewoodquakers.org

(201) 445-8450

Ridgewood Friends Meeting Also known as Quakers, we are members of the Religious Society of Friends. Our central values include peace, equality, simplicity, and community. We gather for worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome. Our practice is rooted in the belief that every person carries an inner light of God. Our worship is an unprogrammed and inward seeking. That is, we sit together in silence and listen for the “still small voice” of God. Those who feel compelled by the Spirit to speak may offer brief messages. We have no formal creeds or rituals, nor ministers with prepared sermons.

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In essentials unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.

– ST. AUGUSTINE

RIDGEWOOD TEMPLE ISRAEL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC

475 Grove St, Ridgewood

synagogue.org • (201) 444-9320

Two special kehillot share our facility in Northwest Bergen County: Temple Israel, an Egalitarian Conservative congregation, and Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Israel. Regardless of your worship preference, you will find fellowship, enrichment, support and spirituality. We are dedicated to providing a joyful, meaning-filled experience through multiple, diverse gateways to Jewish life and practice. We embrace all levels of Jewish observance and affiliation; interfaith relationships; and LGBT families and individuals. Rabbi David J. Fine, PhD

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF RIDGEWOOD

113 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood uuridgewood.org • (201) 444-6225

The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood is a place where you will find inspiration in the richness of diverse beliefs and the power of community. We offer one Sunday service each week at 10:00am as well as Religious Education for children and youth. Visitors are always welcome! We have visitors at nearly every service throughout the year. Please click here for more information on attending Sunday Services and activities. The Reverend Doctor Sarah Lenzi

WORLD MISSION SOCIETY CHURCH OF GOD

305 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood wmscog.com • (201) 445-3535

The World Mission Society Church of God is a Christian non-denominational church with more than 8,000 locations and 2.7 million registered members in 175 countries. The Church of God believes in Elohim God—God the Father and God the Mother—based on the Bible. ONE NATION UNDER GOD

RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

475 Grove St, Ridgewood • synagogue.org • 201-845-7550

Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Israel (RCBI) is a small congregation with a history and a tradition that dates back to the 1920s. At the same time, we are an evolving Reconstructionist congregation unique to the Bergen County area, and which reflects the changing dynamics of our community and of Judaism today. Among our ranks are young families, mature couples, members of the LGBT community, singles, interfaith, and non-traditional families, all from diverse backgrounds of religious observance and Jewish knowledge. We seek to combine the best of these various perspectives to create a warm, welcoming and embracing atmosphere. We maintain a strong commitment to traditions and practices that have defined us, while also recognizing that we can and must adapt these traditions to the new circumstances and challenges that we face in our synagogue, our homes, our workplaces and our communities. As a participatory congregation, we act in partnership with our rabbi to formulate guidelines and practices that apply our Jewish traditions most meaningfully to our modern times. Our process of values-based decision making, a Reconstructionist practice, helps us define our communal policies and practices. Come join us for erev Shabbat services most Friday nights at 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am or come for holiday

– MARY BAKER EDDY

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“Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need.”

celebrations. Check out Services for more information and to find out about Open House services, where newcomers are invited to join us in discussions about various aspects of Reconstructionism. We hope to see you there!

Rabbi David J. Fine, PhD

GLEN ROCK JEWISH CENTER

682 Harristown Rd, Glen Rock grjc.org • 201-652-6624

Our egalitarian Conservative congregational family strives to make the beauty and spirit of our Jewish tradition come alive for all of our members. As a congregation, we embrace each individual and each family. And, as a community, we are on an exciting journey of Jewish growth, exploration, and discovery. We welcome all Jewish people and families, including spouses of other faiths, regardless of gender and orientation, as the prophet Isaiah taught, ‘this house is a house of prayer for all people.’ Our synagogue blends the teachings of our Jewish heritage with the best lessons of modern culture. We are proud of our enlightening services, our commitment to social action, and our emphasis on Jewish education for people of all ages. Our Adult Education, Early Childhood Programs, and Hebrew School are flourishing. The great Rabbi Hillel taught: “Become a part of your community” (Pirke Avot 2:5). It is our hope that you will become part of our community, and that we may all grow together. Rabbi Schlosberg.

FAIR LAWN JEWISH CENTER/CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

10-10 Norma Ave fljc.com • 201-796-5040

We appreciate your interest in the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel. Our goal is to welcome you and to inspire you. As we say to all who show interest in our synagogue, we want to know more about you as a unique person so we can discuss your gifts and find ways we can

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enrich your life and you can add to our community. We want everyone to feel welcome and become an active participant in our caring, spiritual home. Our membership is diverse. Some of our families have been in the community for generations, while others have moved here from many different places including a variety of Jewish communities abroad. There are singles, married couples, Holocaust survivors, Jews by Choice, intermarried families, blended families, those who studied for many years in Jewish Day Schools as well as those who have little or no formal Jewish education. All have found their place in our community. We believe in

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We must learn to live together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools.

- DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

pluralism and want to serve the needs of Jews from many different backgrounds within the framework of Conservative Judaism. Our services are traditional egalitarian inclusive. Rabbi Dina Shargel.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF PARAMUS CONGREGATION BETH TIKVAH

304 E Midland Ave, Paramus jccparamus.org • 201-262-7691

Located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County, the Jewish Community Center of Paramus/Congregation Beth Tikvah is a Conservative Jewish synagogue that offers both egalitarian and non-egalitarian services; a full Hebrew School; Adult Education; Adult, family, and youth groups and clubs; and a full calendar of activities all year-long.

Rabbi Arthur Weiner

- RABBI A.Y. KOOK

Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives knowledge, which is power; religion gives wisdom, which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals.

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“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent”

– THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years of trying to get other people interested in you.

– DALE CARNEGIE

RIDGEWOOD BUSINESS NETWORKING

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SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Located in: Ridgewood

6 Station plaza, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-2980

Service Association are neighbors helping neighbors — on a mission to provide food, emergency rent, utility assistance and support services to individuals & families in Ridgewood

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

215 W. Ridgewood Avenue

Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Rentals: (201) 444-5722 Club: (201) 444-5705

Email Us: rentwcr@gmail.com

Club PURPOSE:

To bring women together, To achieve personal growth, To work for the benefit of children, senior citizens and those in need, To offer women of all ages an opportunity to exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships.

- DEEPAK CHOPRA

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”

– ABRAHAM LINCOLN

RIDGEWOOD BUSINESS NETWORKING

“You can’t make positive choices for the rest of your life without an environment that makes those choices easy, natural and enjoyable.”

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Success

– MICHELLE OBAMA

WORLD EXPLORERS CLUB

782 Norgate Dr, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-701-0731

info@worldexplorers.club

RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

52 Lenox Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-652-7954

Ridgewood community proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love & peace. The mission of Jesus Christ is what matters most for the journey ahead.

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF RIDGEWOOD

113 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-6225

Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, a place of inspiration in the richness of diverse beliefs and the power of community.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN

Catholic church in Ridgewood, New Jersey 1 Passaic St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-444-2000

UPPER RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH

35 Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-445-4082

We are a congregation of thinking and searching persons, with respect for one another as we live our Christian faith. Our heritage is the Presbyterian/Reformed family of churches. We are a congregation of the Reformed Church in America, the oldest, protestant denomination in America with a continuous ministry since 1628. Our members come from various denomination and church backgrounds. Members reside in the village of Ridgewood and surrounding communities. Some walk to church and others commute a thirty-minute drive. Early members of URCC were fond of saying that “the church is not made from walls; it is a group of human hearts bound together by a common vision; feeling themselves heirs of a common purpose”.

LIONS CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD NJ

PO Box 392

Ridgewood , NJ 07451

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isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD

Ridgewood AM Rotary Club is one of two Rotary Clubs in The Village of Ridgewood. Our club includes forty-five active members. Our members are business owners, professionals and leaders. We are your friends and neighbors working together to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in our community and our world.

Rotary club members are business and professional leaders who volunteer in their communities and promote world understanding and peace. Rotary’s 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and regions encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education, and the environment. Working together to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in our community and our world.

OLD PARAMUS CHURCH

660 E Glen Ave

Ridgewood, NJ

RIDGEWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

31 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States 201-652-3562

The Council serves as a Service Ministry for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, supporting local charities, children, and families in need.

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

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LIBRARIES & BOOK STORES

When I look back, I am so impressed again with the lifegiving power of literature. If I were young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again reading just as I did when I was young.

RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

201-670-5600

ask@ridgewoodlibrary.org

125 North Maple Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

The Ridgewood Public Library is dedicated to providing information, education, culture and inspiration. We encourage our community to pursue life long learning and the enjoyment of books, programs and resources in a variety of formats. We strive to offer the best possible library materials, staff, technology and facility, with ready and equal access to residents of all ages.

Nancy Greene Library Director

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Lorri Steinbacher Assistant Director lsteinbacher@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x122

Toni Mathes

Business Manager tmathes@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x123

Nancy Haab Administrative Assistant nhaab@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x131

Jin Lee Public Relations jlee@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x125

Kerri Wallace Circulation Supervisor kwallace@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x103

– C.S. LEWIS

I went to a record store, they said they specialized in hard to find records nothing was alphabetized!

- MITCH HEDBERG

“No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally and often far more worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.”

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Bergman Li

Circulation Development Supervisor bli@ridgewoodlibrary.org

201-670-5600 x140

Dennis Horgan

Circulation Department, Library Assistant dhorgan@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Mary Graves

Library Assistant mgraves@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x 126

Brittin Clark

Youth Services, Library Assistant bclark@ridgewoodlibrary.org

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– MARK TWAIN

“Someone that doesn’t read has no advantage over someone that can’t read.”

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“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe that something very magical can happen when you read a good book.”

-J.K. ROWLING

RIDGEWOOD LIBRARIES & BOOK STORES

Justin Kontonicolaou

Young Adult Librarian jkontonicolaou@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x112

Erica Seifert

Circulation Department, Library Assistant eseifert@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Evan Nemetz

Circulation Department, Library Assistant enemetz@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Glenn Hoefler

Circulation Department, Library Assistant ghoefler@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Lisa Trent

Circulation Department, Library Assistant ltrent@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Susan Caswell

Circulation Department, Library Assistant scaswell@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x140

Susan Eckardt

Circulation Department, Library Assistant seckardt@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Theresa Goratowski

Circulation Department, Library Assistant tgoratowski@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x100

Beth Potter

Circulation Department, Library Assistant bpotter@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x 100

Julia Ventura

Youth Services, Library Assistant jventura@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x111

– OPRAH WINFREY

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Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart.

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Roberta Panjwani

Adult Services Supervising Librarian rpanjwani@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x132

Larissa Brookes

Reference Department, Librarian lbrookes@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x137

Elizabeth Gaidimas

Reference Department, Library Assistant egaidimas@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x130

Victoria Hilditch

ESL Program Coordinator/Reference, Librarian vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x133

Sarah Kiefer

Local History/Reference, Librarian skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x135

Pat Pack Reference, Librarian ppack@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x130

– T.B. ALOYSIUS

“Books are the ever burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.”

– GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS

RIDGEWOOD LIBRARIES & BOOK STORES

“To a bibliophile there is only one thing better than a box of new books, and that is a box of old books . ”

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Beth Potter

Local History, Library Assistant bpotter@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x130

Elias Rosner

Reference/Tech/Circulation Depts, Library Assistant erosner@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x160

Claire Saal Reference, Librarian csaal@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x130

Victoria Schnure

Reference Department, ESL Assistant Coordinator vshnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x141

Charles Gallo

Technology Administrator cgallo@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x170

Ralph LaGrasta

Technology Assistant rlagrasta@ridgewoodlibrary.org 201-670-5600 x170

FRIENDS OF THE RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY:

The mission of Friends of the Ridgewood Library is to raise funds outside the library’s operating budget in order to provide cultural and educational programming and enhance its comprehensive collections. 201-670-5600 x 180

Friends@ridgewoodlibrary.org

THE BOLGER HERITAGE CENTER AT THE RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY

Bolger Heritage Center 125 North Maple Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07506 201-670-5600 x135

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“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.”

–ANDREW CARNEGIE

The Bolger Heritage Center for Local History and Genealogy at the Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) is an exciting resource for those interested in Bergen County history and genealogy. The Bolger Heritage Center contains thousands of publications on local history, microfilmed and original local newspapers, copies of vital records, databases, family history files, periodicals, city directories, maps, church histories, and published family histories, among many other treasures.

The GSBC’s own collection of books, materials, family files, maps, photographs, and ephemera is now part of the Bolger Heritage Center’s resources. In addition, GSBC members are active partners at the Heritage Center and contribute in many ways, including: acting as volunteer assistants; assisting with asset management, archival preservation, and documentation; transcribing and indexing materials; and assisting where and when additional help is needed. Our members work tirelessly to support this important local research facility and help the collection grow and thrive—and a portion of your membership dollars also supports these resources.

In addition to the print and microfilm collections, the Heritage Center also offers indexes and assets compiled on CD-ROM, access to online subscription genealogical databases, and a state-of-the-art digital scanner to help you organize your family ephemera and photos for future generations.

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Our Research Collections

The GSBC’s collection augments the Ridgewood Public Library’s own impressive collection of local history and genealogy books, maps, pamphlets, images, and ephemera in the Bolger Heritage Center for Local History and Genealogy—and many of these materials are found nowhere else. The Bolger also offers guides for conducting genealogy research in other

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parts of the world; copies of scholarly genealogical journals for New Jersey, New York, and New England; and magazines and newsletters. The Bolger also maintains an archive of original historic books, maps, and manuscripts (appointment only).

The GSBC’s collections includes books and magazines as well as GSBC Member-contributed Family Files (below), original transcriptions of vital records and cemetery inventories, copies of microfilmed records, images, and books and manuscript materials. The Society also accepts donations of organized research materials from Members and their families, in paper and electronic format, as well as original manuscripts, maps, and documents.

NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS

The Ridgewood Public Library owns an extensive microfilm collection of historic newspapers covering the Bergen County and northern New Jersey area. Over the decades, GSBC volunteers have been steadily indexing information from these newspapers including birth, marriage, and death announcements to serve those searching for Bergen County ancestors.

A little more information on The Bolger Heritage Center for Local History and Genealogy Library. In 1999, the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, NJ, (GSBC) and the Ridgewood Public Library formed a partnership — merging their collections, collaborating on programs, offering research assistance, managing indexing projects, conducting classes, and more. In 2010, with funding from philanthropist David F. Bolger and the Ridgewood Library Foundation, the RPL opened the Bolger Heritage Center to house the growing print and digital resources and provide a quiet space for researchers to explore the collections.

The Bolger Heritage Center offers resources on New Jersey history including: Bergen and Rockland County (NY) church and cemetery records;

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local and national periodicals and newsletters; manuscripts; ephemera; photos; maps; bible records; newspapers; abstracts of vital records; genealogical resources and reference books; city directories; yearbooks; hard to find town histories; and numerous, family files and published compiled genealogies. In addition to the print and microfilm collections, the Center also offers indexes and assets compiled on CD-ROM, access to online subscription genealogical databases (i.e., Ancestry LE, AmericanAncestors), and a state-of-the-art digital scanner to help you organize your family ephemera and photos for future generations. It’s a great local resource for everyone to enjoy. Like many specialized collections, the Bolger Heritage Center’s resources are both broad — offering great ‘how-to’ advice — and incredibly specific — containing unique resources on specific locations, events, and families.

BOOKENDS

World Class Book store in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Located at: East Ridgewood Avenue Center 211 E Ridgewood Ave, Phone: 201-445-0726

Bookends offers a wide range of Games/Toys and Puzzles. Brands such as Melissa & Doug, Klutz, Alex, Lego’s, and Thomas the Tank are in stock and can be ordered in bulk for birthday Goody Bags, if necessary. Over the years many famous Authors including U.S. President’s and former 1st ladies, movie stars, television celebrities, athletes and superstars have launched best sellers and created lines that residents and local fans have happily joined to be part of a book signing or meet n greets that have taken place at Bookends.

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THINGS TO DO IN RIDGEWOOD TOWNSHIP

Ridgewood and Upper Ridgewood has a never-ending list of fun things to do. There’s literally something for everyone, 365 days a year. The trick is to know when and where to find the when and where. Our focus here is to get you excited about what is coming and to point you towards the best sources for finding up to date information on what’s happening in and around Ridgewood Township. Here are just some of the things you won’t want to miss. Annual Events & Monthly Ridgewood Happenings Ridgewood New Jersey is a happening place. From the Ridgewood Jazz Festival to the ontclair film festival to arts and crafts fairs that draw large crowds one thing is certain, Ridgewood

Ridgewood, New Jersey is a bustling, low-lying suburban village in Bergen County, about 45 minutes outside of Manhattan. New Jersey Transit buses run regularly from Port Authority (make sure to take the express bus to Van Neste Square, not the Park & Ride) or take the New Jersey Transit train from Penn Station and transfer at Secaucus Junction. Both the train and bus stations are located centrally in Ridgewood and let you off right in the midst of small town charm.

While schpatziring, you will find everything from an Organic Tofu House to a Lucky Brand Jeans to a Papyrus and a Savvy Chic consignment shop operating out of an old Post Office. The local bookstore, Bookends, attracts some well-known authors (as well as fizzy folks like Ozzy Osbourne and Elizabeth Edwards) for signings. Upcoming appearances include Pat Benatar, Nelson DeMille, and Julie Andrews. The town also sponsors free outdoor musical performances throughout the summer. Check the calendar for future events, visit PJ’s theridgewoodblog.net for the local scoop, and

amazing what you can do when you’re always doing.”

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“ With ice cream, anything is popsicle.”

ridgewoodwildscape.org for natural wonders in town, such as a 70-year-old Wisteria or wildflower gardens.

Here are just some of the things you won’t want to miss. Ridgewood is chock-full of things to do with daily, monthly and annual events. We cannot list them all but we can tell you where and when to find them because in any given month there are many unique events to choose from.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, NJ

West Side is a vibrant, family-oriented Christian church located in Ridgewood, N.J. that serves a wide range of towns across Northern Bergen County. We’d love for you to join us on Sunday morning for Chapel (8:15), Contemporary (9:00) or Traditional (10:15) worship.

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“It’s

– GEORGE WASHINGTON

SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK-WILD DUCK POND AREA

1133 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, Located on Ridgewood Ave in Ridgewood, this area features a pond with picnic areas and playgrounds.

CREATIVELY YOURS

254 E Ridgewood Ave (201) 857-0900 createartstudios.com

Creatively yours is a great family fun destination that has excellent programs, ceramic painting, glass fusion, canvas classes and parties, summer camps and activities as well as special events. Spend some quality time together and have fun creating your own, unique project. Perfect for kids, teens and adults.

CLEARVIEW WARNER QUAD MOVIE THEATER

190 E Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, Four individual auditoriums and a standard movie concession stand are available within the Clearview Warner Quad Movie Theater. Visitors can access popular first-run Hollywood films with some showing in 3D when available.

FANTASY PUPPET THEATER

Hope Street Ridgewood, Fantasy Puppet Theater is actually the performance of one person who is frequently called The Puppeteer. Marshall Katzman currently holds a wide range of puppet shows throughout the metropolitan New York and New Jersey areas.

FRITZ BEHNKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

330 Paramus Road Paramus, Named for Fritz Behnke, long-time official historian of Paramus, the Fritz Behnke Historical Museum is devoted to preserving a sense of how life in the area would have been a century ago through replicas and artifacts.

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LATOUR

6 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, Michael Latour has been the Chef/Owner of Latour, A French-American Grill for the past 13 years, and is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. He has held several Chef positions in New York’s finest hotels, including being part of the opening team of the Four Seasons Hotel prior to opening Latour. He is a member of the Societé Culinaire Philanthropique and a recipient of the Gold Medal awarded by the Les Amis d’Escoffier Society Foundation for Best Sugar Work Piece in the 2010 International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show at the Javits Convention Center.

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO

8 Wilsey Sq, Ridgewood, Cravings Tapas Bistro strives to create an atmosphere full of vitality and fun. We aim at crafting a memory between friends and family as they dine at our restaurant. Cravings will leave a lasting impression on our customers by producing a sensory experience through both our food and our service. We want our customers to feel warm and welcome as they choose from our eclectic menu that highlights our global culinary influences. Cravings Tapas Bistro’s greatest objective is to nourish our community and our guests through seasonally inspired and thoughtfully procured provisions. We can’t wait to cook for you!

MUDSPINNERS POTTERY AND PAINTING STUDIO

580 N Maple Ave Fl 2 Ridgewood, (201) 981-2792 • mudspinners.com

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Mudspinners, a home based ceramic studio. In 2016, she opened a studio and gallery in Ridgewood, NJ. Kathy is a member of the Potters’ Guild of New Jersey. Her work has been displayed in galleries and homes internationally. Kathy prides herself on creating work that is not only beautiful but also functional. She loves sharing her passion for clay with her students. Stop in to check out this new venture and meet the artist behind it!

PINOT’S

PALETTE

25 Oak St Ridgewood, (201) 389-8676 pinotspalette.com Host a wine and painting party at this Ridgewood studio. Looking for things to do for a special occasion? Plan your Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Corporate Team Building event or Girls Night Out with us. Ask us about Date Night classes and Bachelorette Parties too!

RIDGEWOOD CYCLE

35 N Broad St Ridgewood, (201) 444-2553 ridgewoodcycle.com Ridgewood Cycle Shop has been serving Ridgewood and the surrounding community since the 1920’s. Originally located in Wilsey Square, Ridgewood Cycle Shop was purchased by Don McKinnon in 1964. In 1971, Don moved into our current location at 35 North Broad Street. In 1998, Don passed the business to his son Andrew McKinnon who continues the tradition. Andrew’s commitment to cycling is apparent as he has and continues to participate in triathlon’s, marathons, and charity cycling events. For over ten years Andrew has supported and been the captain of Team Ridgewood Cycle in the MS 100 Bike Tour. Team Ridgewood Cycle has raised almost $1,000,000.00 over

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the years. Ridgewood Cycle Shop meets the needs of all cycling enthusiasts, from families to professional riders, triathletes, road racers, mountain bikers, kids and adults.

meats and freshest herbs and vegetables to top our pies. It has to be delicious or we won’t serve it. Pizza tastes best fresh out of the oven — that’s why you won’t find a delivery truck at John’s Boy.

ROOTS STEAKHOUSE

17 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, “Bustling” and “big-fisted”, this duo of “classic”, “clubby” chophouses in Summit and Morristown “does all the important things well”, from “killer” steaks and “fabulous” shellfish to a “world-class wine list and terrific cocktails”; the “professional” staff helps to make dinner a “civilized experience.”

JOHN’S BOY PIZZERIA

206 1/2 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, Our pizza is made one pie at a time, with the freshest ingredients and the care and attention of our owners, Umberto and Patrizia. We make our dough fresh every day, prepare our own sauce, and select only the best

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EXAMPLES OF PAST EVENTS IN RIDGEWOOD

Here’s a snapshot of evergreen daily, weekly, monthly and annual events in and near Ridgewood, actual dates and times will vary and can be found in the Media Sources Section at the end of this book.

JANUARY

New Year’s Eve

Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 01

Westin Governor Morris Hotel

18 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood

January Coffee Shop Run and Walk

Jan 04,

American Bulldog Coffee Roasters

RIdgewood, 31 N Broad St, Ridgewood

Harry Potter (Movie) Trivia

Wed Jan 08

Bareburger Ridgewood, 15E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

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Mike Eruzione

Mon Jan 27, Bookends Bookstore

211 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

FEBRUARY

Laura Hamilton Plays Prokofiev

Fri Feb 21st at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

West Side Presbyterian Church

6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood

Metropolitan Opera Associate Concertmaster, Laura Hamilton, joins the RSO on Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto.

NYC Beer Week Opening Bash

Feb 22

Brooklyn EXPO Center

72 Noble Street, Brooklyn, NY

OPENING BASH is a unique opportunity to spend time with the people who make the beer in your glass. Meet and speak with the brewers! This is an unlimited sampling festival. Your ticket gets you in to taste beers with brewers and brewery teams from over 75 different breweries. In addition to a collab 4pk to take home, VIP tickets include an early entry hour with limited attendance, and access to exclusive specialty pours during VIP hour.

African Popup Festival Feb 22nd

MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street, New York, NY

Shop+ Eat+ Dance + Network - Celebrate Black History Month

Food Tastings, Popup Market, Live cultural Performances, DJ Sets with Afrobeats and Global Sounds, Business Panel and Chef competition

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From Scratch “Cooking class”

Mon Feb 24th

From Scratch Ridgewood

44 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

From Scratch is starting an improrved cooking class, including two hours of cooking with chef Claudia and being able to bring what you made home!

Bill Ripken

Wed Feb 26th at 06:00 pm

Bookends Bookstore

211 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

Former Player for The Baltimore Orioles and Studio Analyst on The MLB Network, Bill Ripken, will sign his new book: State of Play: The Old School Guide to New School Baseball.

MARCH

Barber, McGinty, and Broadway

Sun Mar 01 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ, 6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood

The West Point Band takes its Masterworks series to Ridgewood, New Jersey with a concert of music new and old for symphonic winds, including Felix Mendelssohn’s “Konzertstucke No. 2” for two solo clarinets, performed by Master Sgt. Sam Kaestner and Staff Sgt. Julian Jenkins; Anne McGinty’s “Syntonos,” and Alfred Reed’s “Hounds of Spring” for wind ensemble. The performance is topped off with a delightful medley of swing selections from the hit musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Featuring some incredible musicians from the Army’s oldest band, this is a concert not to be missed!

Tech Class: Genealogy on the Move—There’s an App for That!

Mon Mar 02 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Ridgewood Public Library 125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood

The changes in computing and in genealogical research provide us with opportunities to explore. We can rethink what we carry with us and how we store our information. This session will help you discover the obvious app companions such as those that allow you to carry your family tree and its information with you. We will also look at a number of tools that are available for your mobile excursions and can be adapted for your genealogical research and family connections.

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The Office Trivia

Tue Mar 03 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm

Bareburger Ridgewood

15E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

Take a break from being The World’s Best Boss, your classes at art school, or beet farming to prove you know the most about the Dunder Mifflin family. Prizes will be awarded in lieu of Dundees, and you don’t want to be left empty handed... that’s what she said!

Society Cafe Concert Series

Sat Mar 07,

The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, Ridgewood

Brooke Campbell is an American songwriter and guitarist who performs original folk music with jazz and country inflections. “The Escapist”, her most recent EP, received radio play nationwide and a fellowship from the

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Speranza Foundation for her collaboration with classical composers. Campbell continues to write and perform across the country. www.brookecampbellmusic.com

SHEF

Featuring amazing female chefs, incredible food and drink with music

Tue Mar 10 at 05:00 pm

Felina, 54 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

An event to celebrate women in the arts - culinary arts and musical arts.

Harriers B2F5K Program

Sat Mar 14 at 07:30 am

Saddle River County Park Dunkerhook Area, Dunkerhook Road, Ridgewood

Come learn how to run a 5k! Whether you’ve run, or it’s been a long time, our 9 week program will get you to finish line! Led by Coach Michele you will get weekly workouts and a schedule. $75, includes all fees, plus a tech shirt and race entry. Workouts meet each Saturday at 8:30 am

Reiki 1 Certification Class

Sun Mar 15 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

11 Eleven Healing Boutique & Studio, 4 Wilsey Square, #2, Ridgewood Renee Jensen is a Reiki Master, Intuitive Healer and Guide.

REIKI CHANGED MY LIFE IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. Top 3 Reasons to become Reiki I Attuned (NO PRE-REQUISITE FOR TRAINING - All are welcome)

1. Becoming an Energy & Intuitive Healer is part of your life path.

2. Tuning in even deeper to yourself and to your connection to the Universe

3. Using as an alternative healing method for yourself and your loved ones.

NJWS + New York Staff Band

Fri Mar 20 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ, 6 S Monroe St, RidgewoodDon’t miss out as the New York Staff Band joins us for an amazing night of music!

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APRIL

133rd Annual Festival

Sat Apr 04, West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood

The Salvation Army New York Staff Band’s 133rd Annual Festival with special guests Professor David King, Empire Chorus, Greater New York Youth Chorus, and Pendel Singers. Some of the featured repertoire includes Wilfred Heaton’s “Toccata - Oh The Blessed Lord” Robert Redhead’s Euphonium Solo “Euphony” (featuring Aaron VanderWeele), and Ray Steadman-Allen’s masterful “The Lord is King”…

Madeleine Doherty in Concert

Sat Apr 04 at 06:30 pm to Sun Apr 05 at 07:30 pm

The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood

Often called “The Wandering Harpist,” by both her Irish and American fans, Madeleine will regale us with beautiful songs and harp.

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ROSSINI & PAGANINI

Sat Apr 04 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

West Side Presbyterian Church 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood

Birth Arts International Postpartum Doula Training

Sun Apr 05,

The Nesting Place

115 Pine Street, Ridgewood

Train and become Certified w/ Birth Arts International and be Prepared to Support Families after giving Birth during the Postpartum Period.

Modern Trendy Haircutting

Mon Apr 06 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Panico Salon & Spa, 144 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

In this class you will discover techniques that can be applied to conquering any type of hair. Whether you are looking for new techniques to add to your arsenal or are looking to build it, this class is something you don’t want to miss!

Ridgewood Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Class for Students

Wed Apr 08 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm 259 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood

Learn about Fingerprints, Footprints, DNA, Trajectory, Blood Vector Splatter Analysis, process a crime scene and so much more. This STEM class is taught by current police or recently retired Detectives.

Student guitar recital

Fri Apr 17 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood 113 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood

All students are invited to perform.

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MAY A Night at the Opera

Fri May 01, West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood Angela Candela, Cloe San Antonio, Alexei Kuznietsov, and Michael Gracco join the orchestra for an enchanted evening of operatic works.

ATHS Food Truck & Music Festival

Sat May 02, Graydon Pool 259 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood

Join us at the Graydon Pool Parking Lot for a family friendly event to support the Applied Technology High School Junior Class Project Graduation! We’ll some some of America’s BEST food trucks, music by the Waldwick School of Rock and classic carnival games for all ages!

The World in Harmony

Sun May 03 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm 722 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

Our spring concert with exciting new music from around the world...at a time when we want to recognize the humanity of all people on our planet.

Precision Haircutting

Mon May 04 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Panico Salon & Spa

144 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

In this class you will discover techniques that can be applied to conquering any type of hair. Whether you are looking for new techniques to add to your arsenal or are looking to build it, this class is something you don’t want to miss!

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Paik & Beethoven

Sat May 09 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ

6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood

The Los Angeles Times called HaeSun Paik “a sensitive and thinking musician with stunning virtuosity” – and NYCP audiences will recall HaeSun’s intrepid quest to perform all five Beethoven piano concertos with the ensemble over three seasons. In NYCP’s season finale, Ms. Paik completes the challenge with performances of Beethoven’s Second and Fifth (and last) piano concertos. The more whimsical Second Concerto contrasts sharply with the dramatic Fifth Concerto. Known as the Emperor Concerto, the piece begins with one of Beethoven’s most stunning opening movements, in which the piano envelopes the orchestra in blazing flourishes and musical fireworks. Britten’s graceful Divertimenti open the program.

JUNE

Lower Hudson Valley Craft Beer Festival

Jun 06

Growler & Gill

148 New York 59, Nanuet, NY

Featuring over 50 breweries, including your favorite local and other domestic breweries. Each attendee will receive a souvenir tasting gill and have the opportunity to sample many unique and popular craft beers. Enjoy live music all day. Delicious food available for purchase.

This is a rain or shine event.

Bronx Beer Festival

Multiple Dates

Yankee Stadium

610 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY

The Bronx Beer Festival is the ultimate event to start the Summer for Beer and Food Lovers! Come to the Bronx for a day of fun, games, and installations!

SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple Dates

Hexagon Lounge

318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM

Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge

3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

Curtain Up Studios Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Sun Jun 28 at 09:00 am to Fri Aug 07 at 12:00 pm

Unitarian Society of Ridgewood

113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood

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Curtain Up Studios’ Musical Theatre Summer Camp is a week-long program where your child will work with Artistic Directors Paula Hegyi & Diana Roth-Fili on auditioning, acting, singing and dancing. The week will culminate with a final workshop performance.

JULY

Mookie 101 Class Jul 19

Dana’s Bakery HQ, 69 Wesley Street, Suite 2, South Hackensack, NJ

Taught by one of Dana’s Bakery pastry chefs, participants will be able to decorate and fill their own Mookies (a macaron stuffed inside a cookie)!

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch

Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor 17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

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SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple Dates

Hexagon Lounge

318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM

Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge

3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

Triple Deuce 2uesday

Multiple Dates

La Avenida

2247 1st Avenue, New York, NY

Join us every Tuesday for the best happy hour specials around!!!

$2 Frozen Margaritas until 7pm 2 for $5 Tacos

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$2 Shots of Tequila

Happy Hour Specials until 9pm

Live DJ

AUGUST

Macaron 101: Macaron Making Class

Aug 01

Dana’s Bakery HQ

69 Wesley Street, Suite 2, South Hackensack, NJ

Taught by one of Dana’s Bakery pastry chefs, participants will be guided through the history of the macaron and the process of making your own batch of French Macarons.

Fueled by Doughnuts Summer Camp

Multiple Dates

Ridgewood Bread Co & Ridgewood Running Co 16 Label Street, Ridgewood, NJ

Fueled by Doughnut Summer Camp offers rising third through seventh graders an opportunity to build confidence by practicing athletic skills, creating mind & body awareness, and learning speciality baking & culinary techniques. Each day, the campers will have a session of baking and running, swapping between the morning and afternoon sessions. Campers will get to enjoy creating components of their lunch each day, and sweet treats to share for an afternoon snack! Each week will culminate in a bake sale open to the public. The campers will design their own bakery and sell their creations to raise money for the selected charity.

Trendy Cutting Tools Tips And Tricks

Mon Aug 24 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Panico Salon & Spa1

44 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

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In this class you will discover techniques that can be applied to conquering any type of hair. Whether you are looking for new techniques to add to your arsenal or are looking to build it, this class is something you don’t want to miss!

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch

Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor

17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple Dates

Hexagon Lounge

318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM

Fridays at Flava’s

Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge 3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

SEPTEMBER

Mookie 101 Class

Jul 19

Dana’s Bakery HQ, 69 Wesley Street, Suite 2, South Hackensack, NJ

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Taught by one of Dana’s Bakery pastry chefs, participants will be able to decorate and fill their own Mookies (a macaron stuffed inside a cookie)!

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch

Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor 17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple Dates

Hexagon Lounge 318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM

Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge 3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

OCTOBER

Secaucus Nourished Festival

Oct 03

Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus, NJ

The Nourished Festivals (Formerly GFAF Expos) are the greatest events on earth for those living a gluten-free, allergen-friendly or special diet lifestyle. Sample and purchase hundreds of products, meet with brands, receive

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coupons and attend educational classes. All products at the Festival are gluten free, but many are also Nut-Free, Paleo & Plant-Based.

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch

Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor, 17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge, 3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM.

NOVEMBER

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch

Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor, 17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple

Dates

Hexagon Lounge, 318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM.

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Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge

3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

New Jersey VegFest

Nov 14

Meadowlands Exposition Center

355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ

The New Jersey Vegan Food Festival is a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good times.

The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, then you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.

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DECEMBER

Lord + Taylor Café Brunch Multiple Dates

Lord + Taylor, 17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Beginning February 1st, Lord + Taylor Ridgewood will host brunch every Saturday at our in-store café. Come in from 11AM - 3PM for a good time filled with music, food, mimosas & more!

SeleQtive Saturdays

Multiple

Dates

Hexagon Lounge, 318 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Enjoy the spoils of your labor by savoring in one of the many options from their food and drink extensive menu, with the kitchen remaining open until 12AM.

Fridays at Flava’s Multiple Dates

Flava’s Restaurant & Lounge 3114 3rd Avenue, The Bronx, NY

Flava Friday’s The sexiest After Work Party. Good music, food, and Vibes Happy Hour 4-9pm Hottest NYC DJs Kitchen open until 12 AM

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– FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Local Ridgewood Media Sources for up to date information on what’s happening in and around Ridgewood NJ, daily newspapers, weekly print and online publications, monthly magazines, and apps for news and events.

RIDGEWOODNJ.NET is the official website giving information about government, departments, construction projects, parking, recreational spots, marriage, birth, and death records, and links to other resources.

THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS is a digital solution brought to you by NewspaperDirect Inc. dba PressReader - the world leader in out-ofmarket newspaper distribution, enabling publishers to reach their readership through innovative digital and networking solutions. The Ridgewood News is the most convenient, complete and cost-effective way to read all your favorite newspapers on one site. With a subscription to The Ridgewood News, users gain access to newspapers on the day they are published. The Ridgewood News enhances your reading experience with a simple user interface and easy-to-use navigation tools.

RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY lets you have access to, NewspaperARCHIVE, an online resource for historical and genealogical information. You’ll have access to newspapers from 12 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, China, more, 1607-present. Explore your family tree and discover your history at NewspaperARCHIVE.com. It also gives you access to Ridgewood City Directories, Neighborhoods, Homes, Buildings, Maps, and more.

DAILYVOICE.COM lets the readers discover the local stories, best breaking news, and current events happening in the town. It provides information about lifestyle, businesses, schools, obituaries, sports, politics, events, and more.

NORTHJERSEY.COM provides information about news, events, sports, entertainment, food, opinions, things to do, businesses, public notices, and more.

PATCH.COM is a great website and resource for Ridgewood Local News, Community, Police & Fire, Politics & Government, Schools, Traffic & Transit, Obituaries, Weather, Arts& Entertainment, Business, Health, Home & Garden, Sports, Travel, Kids & Family, Pets, Restaurants & Bars, Local Directory, Town information. You can contribute content, voice your opinions on a community bulletin board while learning about local businesses and the people behind them.

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ALLEVENTS.IN is a comprehensive website which has, uniquely harnessing the power of the social media, created a smarter way to discover and share information regarding events. Started in 2011 with the sole purpose of making events discovery easier, they have a wide base with 30,000 cities, 4 million people every month across the globe and 9 million event organizers who are already using their platform.

TRIPADVISOR, the world’s largest travel platform, helps nearly 460 million travelers each month make every trip their best trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to browse more than 830 million reviews and opinions of 8.6 million accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises. Whether planning or on a trip, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to compare low prices on hotels, flights and cruises, book popular tours and attractions, as well as reserve tables at great restaurants. Tripadvisor, the ultimate travel companion, is available in 49 markets and 28 languages.

TRIP101 is a one-stop guide for travel enthusiasts around the world. Supported by an ever-growing community of travel writers, they provide inspiration and useful information to help facilitate travel in a fun and meaningful manner.

Spanning across 7 continents and more than 90 countries, all travel recommendations are based on the experience of travel experts who know what they are talking about. Their coverage includes the most popular cities in the world such as London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, etc. as well as off-the-beaten-track destinations like Mongolia, Romania, San Luis Obispo (Mexico) and Tibet. At Trip101, they share the latest destination guides, accommodation reviews and travel tips – relevant for all stages of travel. Be it pre-trip, in-destination or post-trip, there’s something useful for everyone. Looking for travel ideas? Begin your journey at Trip101. com and be inspired.

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THE STAR LEDGER based in Newark is one of New Jersey’s major daily newspapers providing national, state and county news with limited amounts of local news coverage. It is the largest circulated newspaper in the state of New Jersey. The Newspaper operates NJ.com which can be relied on for up to date information about local politics, sports, entertainment, high school sports, betting, legal notices, obituaries, classifieds, local business, real estate and has a great number of mobile applications available for download.

NEWS BREAK

APP is a destination for local content. Operating anytime at anywhere in the United States, News Break keeps informed about local community, town, and city in light speed. News Break is a geolocation-aware app that always puts at the centre of local content discovery. News Break is always the must-have news app that gives you insights and value.

NEW

JERSEY MONTHLY

was founded more than 40 years ago with the express purpose of destroying the myth that New Jersey is a mere

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pass-through, a featureless suburb of two metropolitan behemoths. Thanks to local ownership and a staff dedicated to journalistic excellence, the magazine has fulfilled its promise of incisive and illuminating reporting on the issues, the people and the places that give New Jersey a unique and colorful identity of its own.

Their readers count on New Jersey Monthly for definitive rankings of New Jersey’s towns, high schools, restaurants and health practitioners. They are the respected source for recommendations and information on what to see and do in New Jersey, from insightful dining reviews and our Top 30 Restaurants list, to shopping and style tips, Jersey travel ideas, the annual Shore Issue, and the state’s most complete guide of upcoming events and performances.

At New Jersey Monthly, they pride themselves on lively writing, eye-catch ing design and striking photography. Each month, more than half a million New Jerseyans read New Jersey Monthly, visit their website, receive one of their digital newsletters or follow them on social media.

ALIGNABLE is the online network where small business owners across North America drive leads and prospects, generate referrals, land new business, build trusted relationships, and share great advice. Members use Alignable to get the industry answers they need, connect within their local business community or across the country, and increase buzz for their business.

INSIDERNJ is a nonpartisan website dedicated to political news in the state of New Jersey. Veteran award-winning reporter and editor Max Pizarro is contractually in charge of all news content and professionally focused daily on making InsiderNJ the Garden State’s number one trusted source for political news. An editorial board regularly offers opinion on state-wide political subjects.

LIVABILITY is the go-to resource for anyone looking to discover the best places to live, work and visit. Their specialty? Small to mid-size cities. There are so many amazing places to live beyond New York and L.A., and they take great pride in showcasing the “unsung awesomeness” of these fantastic communities. In addition to data-driven rankings (including their annual list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live), editorial listicles, daily articles and social media content, Livability partners with cities to develop content marketing programs with one simple goal: attracting and retaining residents and businesses.

VISITNJ.ORG is a website to find things to do in New Jersey, Events, Trip Ideas, Amusements & Activities, Outdoors & Sport Recreation, Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, Things to Do, Places to Stay, Beaches, Events, Official

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State Map and Travel Guide. Additional guides are available that highlight NJ’s Festivals & Events, Fun & Facts, Golf, History and Lighthouses.

journalists, public relations professionals, hardcopy newspapers, non-profits and universities.

NJ.COM is a site for information on all things New Jersey which include News, Sports, Life & Culture, Politics, Entertainment, High School Sports.

CITYTOWNINFO.COM is a resource site focused on location-specific information and statistics for 20,000+ communities in the U.S. Whether you’re searching for state specific career paths, colleges and universities, or the best place to raise a family, you’ll be able to find the detailed data points that you need to make an informed decision.

TAPINTO.NET is a network of more than 80 franchised online local and ]subject matter news sites in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, with more than 10,000,000 readers during the past year. Each site is franchised to a local owner/publisher and provides original objective daily local news reporting. Current franchisees include business executives, RIDGEWOOD LOCAL MEDIA SOURCES

NICHE is the best place to research U.S. colleges, schools, neighborhoods, and companies. Every month millions of people use our easy-to-read and comprehensive report cards, rankings, and reviews to choose the right schools or neighborhoods for them. Niche does rigorous cleaning and analysis on large data sets, and combines them with feedback from our community for nuanced insight that can’t be found anywhere else.

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Just like Ridgewood, The Book On® Ridgewood is always changing and being updated. Please help us to make it more accurate and inclusive.

If you’re a Ridgewood Stakeholder/Resident this is your book. Connect with us at TheBookOn.com, have another great source of reliable Ridgewood information, send it to editors@thebookon.com

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Every great data visualization starts with good, clean data. Our proprietary data aggregation algorithm gathers and parses the information collected. There are thousands of free datasets available, we have over two dozen datasets that we routinely analyze and edit before designing the framework for publishing. Some of the data becomes immediately outdated, for the most current datasets please visit any of the following sources directly.

We’ve collected and listed publicly available websites that provide data on government, global issues, scholarly articles, social media, marketing, science, journalism, neighborhoods, real estate, schools and so much more. We hope you enjoy browsing through these free data sources:

U.S. Census Bureau – The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the people and economy of the US, including population data, geographic data, and education. https://www.census.gov/data.html

U.S. Food & Drug Administration – Here you will find a compressed data file of the Drugs@FDA database. The file is updated once per week, on Wednesday.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/drugsfda-data-files

U.S. National Center for Education Statistics – The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. https://nces.ed.gov

Uniform Crime Reporting – The UCR Program has been the starting

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place for law enforcement executives, students, researchers, members of the media, and the public seeking information on crime in the US. https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/

National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

Implemented to improve the overall quality of crime data collected by law enforcement, NIBRS captures details on each single crime incident— as well as on separate offenses within the same incident—including information on victims, known offenders, relationships between victims and offenders, arrestees, and property involved in crimes.

Unlike data reported through the UCR Program’s traditional Summary Reporting System (SRS)—an aggregate monthly tally of crimes—NIBRS goes much deeper because of its ability to provide circumstances and context for crimes like location, time of day, and whether the incident was cleared.

more precisely captures reported crime in a community.

European Union Open Data Portal – The European Union Open Data Portal is the single point of access to a growing range of data from the institutions and other bodies of the European Union.

Eurostat – Here you will find the key to European statistics. Feel free to search by theme, learning about the European economy, population, industry, trade, technology, and transport.

Data.gov – Data.gov is home to the US government’s open data. Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, and design data visualizations. https://www.data.gov

UNICEF Research and Reports – UNICEF gathers evidence on the situation of women and children globally. The data sets include accurate, nationally representative data from household surveys and other sources.

As recommended by professional law enforcement organizations, the FBI has made nationwide implementation of NIBRS a top priority because NIBRS can provide more useful statistics to promote constructive discussion, measured planning, and informed policing. To increase participation, the UCR Program is partnering with the Bureau of Justice Statistics on the National Crime Statistics Exchange, working with advocacy groups to emphasize the importance of NIBRS data, and transitioned the UCR Program to a NIBRS-only data collection, as of Jan. 1, 2021. In addition, the UCR Program has made resources available to help agencies address the cost of transitioning, as well as the potential perception that an agency has higher crime levels when NIBRS actually establishes a new baseline that

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – One of the key tasks of UNODC is to produce and disseminate accurate statistics on drugs, crime and crimi nal justice at the international level.

World Health Organization – The Global Health Observatory provides data and analysis on global health priorities, including world hunger and disease.

Google Finance – Google Finance provides you with up-to-date stock market data, market news, and data on emerging trends. You can also create a portfolio and manage your own stocks.

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Google Public Data – Launched in March 2010, the Google Public Data Explorer makes large, public-interest data sets easy to explore, visualize and communicate.

UNESCO – UIS.Stat contains all the latest available data and indicators, for education, literacy, science, technology, innovation, culture, communication and information. http://data.uis.unesco.org

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official and trusted source of internationally-comparable data on education, science, culture and communication. As the official statistical agency of UNESCO, the UIS produces a wide range of state-of-the-art databases to fuel the policies and investments needed to transform lives and propel the world towards its development goals. The UIS provides free access to data for all UNESCO countries and regional groupings from 1970 to the most recent year available. The UIS encourages developers and researchers to build websites and applications that make rich use of UIS dissemination data. In addition to a powerful standards-based API, the UIS supports a data browser and a bulk data download service (BDDS).

A comprehensive and easy-to-use browser for viewing and downloading the most popular UIS data and indicators in tables. Data are organized in a tree view by topic and presented using a simple three-dimensional format (indicator, country or region, year). Users can build their own customized tables and export data in Excel format.

Background Information on Education Statistics in the UIS Database

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This document serves as a reader’s guide to help data users understand nd interpret the education data disseminated by the UIS. It includes information about symbols used, official data sources used by the UIS to collect education data as well as for population estimates and economic statistics. It also provides technical notes on education data and indicators. Country specific notes can be found in this document as well.

Bulk Data Download Service (BDDS)

The BDDS allows users access to the entire UIS dataset. The files downloaded through this service are presented in csv format (comma separated values), which are designed to give power data users the ability to access all of the UIS data they need in a format that can easily be leveraged by most of today’s high capacity analytical tools. In addition, the structure and format of these files should remain stable, allowing for the development of custom programmatic access solutions that can continue to meet requirements for the foreseeable future.

World Bank Open Data – The World Bank’s data catalog is a listing of available World Bank datasets, including databases, pre-formatted tables, reports, and other resources.

World Bank Education Stats – Education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality. The World Bank compiles data on education inputs, participation, efficiency, and outcomes.

UNICEF Education Stats – UNICEF provides administrative data on school participation, including net and gross enrolment ratios and survival ratios, by educational level.

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Academic Google Scholar – Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature and academic studies.

Pew Research Center’s Internet Project – PEW offers scholars and the general public access to raw data sets from their research. You can track key national, political, economic and demographic trends in the US.

Open Science Data Cloud – The Open Science Data Cloud provides the scientific community with resources for storing, sharing, and analyzing terabyte and petabyte-scale scientific datasets.

HealthData.gov – This site is dedicated to making high-value health data more accessible to entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy makers in the hopes of better health outcomes for all.

National Centers for Environmental Information – This page provides quick access to many of NCEI’s climate and weather datasets, products, and various resources.

The Broad Institute Cancer Programs Data – The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT is committed to meeting the most critical challenges in biology and medicine.

of science-quality data related to planet Earth. Search datasets, news, articles, and additional information.

Social Mention – Social Mention is a social media search and analysis platform that aggregates user-generated content from across the universe into a single stream of information.

Google Trends – Google Trends shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world in various languages.

Facebook API – Learn how to publish to and retrieve data from Facebook using the Graph API.

Twitter API – The Twitter Platform connects your website or application with the worldwide conversation happening on Twitter.

Instagram API – The Instagram API Platform can be used to build non-automated, authentic, high-quality apps and services.

Foursquare API – The Foursquare API gives you access to our world-class places database and the ability to interact with Foursquare users and merchants.

National Weather Service – Climate data, including past weather conditions and long-term averages, for specific observing stations around the United States is only a few clicks away.

NASA’s Earth Data – NASA ESDS Program sets the standard for the delivery

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Journalism and Media

The New York Times Developer Network – Search Times articles from 1851 to today, retrieving headlines, abstracts and links to associated multimedia. You can also search book reviews, NYC event listings, movie reviews and more.

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& ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Associated Press API – The AP Content API allows you to search and download content using your own editorial tools, without having to visit AP portals.

Amazon Web Services – Browse Amazon Web Services’ Public Data Sets by category for a huge wealth of information.

Google Books Ngram Viewer – The Google Books Ngram Viewer is optimized for quick inquiries into the usage of small sets of phrases.

Wikipedia: Database – Wikipedia offers free copies of all available content to interested users. These databases can be used for mirroring, personal use, informal backups, offline use or database queries.

FiveThirtyEight GitHub – Data and code behind the stories and interactives at FiveThirtyEight.

Datasets Subreddit – This popular subreddit offers datasets for data mining, analytics, and knowledge discovery.

IMDB – This page describes various alternate ways to access IMDb locally by holding copies of the data directly on your system.

Generate Data – Generate Data is a free, open source tool written in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL that lets you quickly generate large volumes of custom data in a variety of formats.

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Gapminder – Gapminder produces free teaching resources making the world understandable based on reliable statistics. Gapminder promotes a fact-based worldview everyone can understand.

These free data sources are just some of the data collection methodologies enlisted to investigate each community, we gather and aggregate content utilizing local stakeholders and in person interviews and observations.

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