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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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Cyclist Struck in Ridgewood

Incident occurred at the intersection of Grove St. and S. Van Dien Thursday night.

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Move to Narrowband Radio System Could Cost $1.5M

Current radio communication system for first responders a 'danger' to public, according to Ridgewood OEM member who has pitched installation of a new system that will meet upcoming federal compliance requirements.

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What Should Replace Lenny's Pizza?

Pizza place on Chestnut Street went out of business a few years ago and has been vacant ever since.

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PHOTOS: Medevac Airlifts Patient

Medevac helicopter swooped into Vets Field to transport a patient out of state.

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Heidi's Finest German Bakery Opens in Ridgewood

Long-awaited Bavarian bakery 'Heidi's Finest' introduced itself to the village on Saturday, a day before the co-owner gave birth.

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