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Addabbo to host meet and greet in Ridgewood
BY JULIA MORO
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State Senator Joseph Addabbo will
be holding a meet and greet event
in Ridgewood this weekend for
constituents to discuss any community
issues they are facing.
The “Java with Joe” event will be
held on Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Cute
Cat Café, located at 6669 Fresh Pond
Road, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Addabbo has done these meetings
since 2019 as a way to make himself
more accessible to constituents, since
it’s outside of normal business hours.
Usually, around fi ve to 20 people show
up to these Java with Joe events.
“I love these Java with Joe events
because it gets me out into the district,
right into the communities, to hear directly
from the people about whatever
issues they may be facing,” Addabbo
said.
“Not only do I get to try and help
my constituents, I get to support a
local business as well,” Addabbo
said. “I am happy to be at Cute Cat
Café for this round, and I encourage
all who want to come speak with
me to grab a coffee or food item so
they, too, can help a business in their
neighborhood.”
Issues that are brought to Addabbo’s
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. File photo by Gabriele Holtermann
attention range from hyper-local
concerns like tree trimming, speed
bumps and local crime to city and
statewide topics. Some constituents
ask about legislation that the senator
has brought up or supports.
Addabbo and his staff take whatever
is discussed back to the offi ce to work
with other agencies that may have
solutions.
Social distancing and masking will
be enforced during the event.
For more information about the and
upcoming “Java with Joe” events, call
Addabbo’s offi ce at 718-738-1111.
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