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Blue Fish Restaurant Sleeps with the Fishes
The Mediterranean-inspired seafood spot near the Ridgewood train station has closed the doors.
James Kleimann, Patch Staff
James Kleimann, Patch Staff
- Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ
Welcome to Ridgewood-Glen Rock Patch! I'm your editor, James Kleimann. We're here to be your one-stop-shop for all things Ridgewood and Glen Rock.
james.kleimann@patch.com
(201) 364-3232
Originally from Wyckoff, NJ
A twin
Yankee fanatic with sabermetric leanings (I like baseball math)
Cat person
Bio
I've been editor of Ridgewood Patch since summer of 2010 and since have covered everything under the Ridgewood sun – contentious Valley Hospital hearings, Graydon Pool theatrics, zoning and development challenges, crime, education, county politics, the state of the Ridgewood downtown, and much, much more.
For a town of about 25,000 people, Ridgewood sure has a lot of issues up for debate. Between parking problems, downtown vacancies, pedestrian safety matters, budget cuts, rising taxes, development proposals, Graydon Pool, and the unresolved issue of Valley Hospital's expansion aims, there's no shortage of challenges weighing on the minds of residents, and there's often much division on the possible solutions to those challenges.
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Glen Rock BOE Passes Trustee 'Nepotism' Policy
New policy prohibits trustees with relatives employed by the district from being involved in the search for a superintendent as well as evaluations and contract negotiations.
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Stay Local: Small Biz Saturday Offers in Ridgewood, Glen Rock
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
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Responding to Devastation: RFD Volunteers Help Rebuild Shore Community
Five members of the RFD donate their time, abilities to help those devastated by Sandy in a battered and bruised Ocean County town.
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Sandy Spurs New Look at Underground Power Lines, Grid Upgrade
State BPU chief warns NJ ratepayers would foot bill for ‘incredibly expensive’ measures
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Valley Hospital, Christian Health Care Form New Hospice Program
The program offers inpatient hospice care for end-of-life patients when home-based hospice care is not an option.
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Not Guilty Plea For Doctor Accused Of Stockpiling 'Bomb' Chemicals
Roberto Rivera, 60, appeared in front of Bergen County Central Municipal Court Judge Jae Y. Kim on charges he posed a public threat.
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GR School Officials Still Undecided on Sandy Makeup Days
To make up days lost to Hurricane Sandy, the school board could chop away at April break or consider a series of alternatives, though no final decision has yet been made.
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Fair Lawn Man Found Guilty on Toddler Molestation Charges, Report Says
John Katsigiannis could face up to 20 years in prison after a Hackensack jury found he sexually assaulted a 15-month-old girl five years ago, according to northjersey.com
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Ridgewood Teacher Accused of Shoplifting Not Facing Suspension
Village police say Adolfo Noya, a middle school Spanish teacher, walked out of Whole Foods without paying the $82.30 bill.
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Car Stolen From Ridgewood Strikes Glen Rock High School
Mini Cooper stolen out of Ridgewood was left abandoned following a crash that scuffed a few bricks but otherwise left the building unscathed.
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GRPD Seek Public's Help to Find Vehicles That Damaged Faber Field
Two vehicles damaged the municipal field during the snowstorm on Nov. 7.
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Glen Rock DPW Worker Injured in 'Freak Accident'
The blade of bucket truck hit a raised manhole cover Saturday morning, injuring a worker.
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'Bomb' Doc Was Fired From Hospital After Stalking Allegation
Roberto Rivera sued St. Vincent's hospital in 2007 after the hospital terminated him when he did not submit to a psychiatric evaluation in the wake of stalking allegations by a nurse.
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'Occupy' Doctor Had Bomb-Making Chemicals In Ridgewood Basement, Authorities Charge
Authorities raid Union Street home, say they've recover highly volatile bomb-making chemical and assault rifles.
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'Occupy' Doctor Had Bomb-Making Chemicals In Ridgewood Basement, Authorities Charge
Authorities raid Union Street home, say they've recover highly volatile bomb-making chemical and assault rifles.
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Report: 'Cake Boss' Bakery Opening Delayed
Buddy Valastro and his crew will be opening slightly later than had originally been anticipated.
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Willard School Accepts National Education Distinction
Willard Elementary School Principal Marianne Williams ventured down to Washington, D.C. to pick up a National Blue Ribbon School award.
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GRPD Respond to 1,500 Calls in October
Police in Glen Rock field roughly 400 more calls in October than in September.
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'Courageous' Man Helps Save Lost Dogs From Wrath of Hurricane
Dave Rispoli, who teaches at Hasbrouck Heights Middle School helped rescue Ridgewood neighbor Jeanne Johnson's two missing basset hounds during Hurricane Sandy, generating national news attention.
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