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The Former Ridgewood Theater is Now Officially a Blink Fitness Gym

It was once one of the longest running theaters in the country. It's now a gym and an apartment complex.

By Angely Mercado

Nov. 16, 2018 · 1 min read

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The Former Ridgewood Theater is Now Officially a Blink Fitness Gym

It was once one of the longest running theaters in the country. It's now a gym and an apartment complex.

Angely Mercado November 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018 · 1 min read

The iconic, landmarked Ridgewood Theater is now officially a Blink Fitness gym.

According to a recent press release from the Blink Fitness team, the gym officially opened this Tuesday inside the ground floor of what…

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