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Justin Kane Of Rutherford Remembered For Work Ethic, Sense Of Humor Justin Kane Of Rutherford Remembered For Work Ethic, Sense Of Humor Justin Kane Of Rutherford Remembered For Work Ethic, Sense Of Humor
Justin Kane Of Rutherford Remembered For Work Ethic, Sense Of Humor Justin Matthew Kane of Rutherford died on Sept. 4. He was 40 years old. Born in West New York, Kane moved to Rutherford at 15 years old and graduated at the top of his class from Bergen County Technical School, according to his obituary. He had an inherent knack for trade work and went on to land a career as a skilled mason. He is remembered in his obituary for his "work ethic, his incredible sense of humor and his love of family." Kane is survived by his parents, Claire Whitchurch and Brian Kane; brother and sister- in-law Eric and Rebeca Kane; sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann…
PSE&G Repairs Could Cause Traffic Nightmare In Rutherford PSE&G Repairs Could Cause Traffic Nightmare In Rutherford PSE&G Repairs Could Cause Traffic Nightmare In Rutherford
PSE&G Repairs Could Cause Traffic Nightmare In Rutherford The replacement of old gas pipes will create several detours in Rutherford. Beginning Monday, Sept. 17, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) will be replacing the following lines between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and some Saturdays weather permitting with street restoration expected to be completed by Spring 2019: Park Ave. between Highland Cross and East Pierrepont Ave. Park Ave. between West Passaic Ave. and Franklin Pl. Highland Cross between Park Ave. and Orient Way “These upgrades are part of PSE&G’s three-year program to replace 510 miles of aging gas infrastructure through…
Scott Graphics: New Milford Print Shop Owner Reflects On 31 Years Of Business Scott Graphics: New Milford Print Shop Owner Reflects On 31 Years Of Business Scott Graphics: New Milford Print Shop Owner Reflects On 31 Years Of Business
Scott Graphics: New Milford Print Shop Owner Reflects On 31 Years Of Business Scott McNiff was the only employee of Scott Graphics when he opened his New Milford store in 1988 at 19 years old.  Back then, the business consumed only one room in the basement of a River Road shopping center (behind Section 201 Bar & Grill) and it had only one employee -- Scott himself, barely turning a profit. Next month will mark the 31st business anniversary for McNiff, who has become the go-to guy when it comes to banner work and printing for many municipalities and community members. Over the years, Scott Graphics has expanded throughout the basement level of his River Road bui…
Beloved Lyndhurst Soccer Coach Who Died Suddenly While Playing Was Father Figure To Team Beloved Lyndhurst Soccer Coach Who Died Suddenly While Playing Was Father Figure To Team Beloved Lyndhurst Soccer Coach Who Died Suddenly While Playing Was Father Figure To Team
Beloved Lyndhurst Soccer Coach Who Died Suddenly While Playing Was Father Figure To Team Fausto Arcentales Jr. of Lyndhurst died suddenly doing what he loved -- playing soccer. A husband, father and coach, Arcentales passed away on Sept. 8 at 47 years old. More than $13,900 had been raised for his wife and children on a GoFundMe page as of Sunday launched by his brother Wesley Arcentales. The assistant coach for the Lyndhurst High School varsity soccer team and 10-year coach for the Clifton Stallions traveling team, Fausto was remembered as a family man who never never settled for mediocrity. "His drive to be better was contagious," his brother wrote on the page. &qu…
Restaurant Roundup: New Openings In Bergen County Restaurant Roundup: New Openings In Bergen County Restaurant Roundup: New Openings In Bergen County
Restaurant Roundup: New Openings In Bergen County Dozens of new restaurants have popped up over the summer in North Jersey. Here are some in the area you may have missed. Alberto's Latin Cuisine: Madison Avenue, Dumont: Carribbean and Puerto Rican favorites served with rice and beans or American classics. Bobcat's Texas BBQ: River Road, Edgewater: Slow smoked meats and homestyle desserts (expanded from Ramsey location). Kilwin's: One Towne Center, Cliffside Park: An old fashioned candy shoppe with nearly 100 locations across the country (including one in Ridgewood). Naru Restaurant: Franklin Lakes: Everything Japanese cuisine -- sushi, hib…
Greenwich Native Ryan McCormack, 26, Remembered As Great Friend With Large Presence Greenwich Native Ryan McCormack, 26, Remembered As Great Friend With Large Presence Greenwich Native Ryan McCormack, 26, Remembered As Great Friend With Large Presence
Greenwich Native Ryan McCormack, 26, Remembered As Great Friend With Large Presence Greenwich native Ryan Joseph McCormack, who died on Sept. 6, is being remembered as a popular friend at his college campus and in his hometown. He was 26 years old. Ryan, who lived in Brooklyn, graduated with the Greenwich High School Class of 2010 and the College of Wooster Class of 2014, his obituary says. He was passionate about music and comedy. Friends and loved ones remembered McCormack as a great friend with a large presence. "From the very beginning, his presence on campus was so large and became a part of so many friend groups, clubs, study sessions, late-night debauchery, et…
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says
Bergen County Native Killed In Crash Had Infectious Smile, Unmatched Charisma, Fraternity Says A 21-year-old Bergen County native killed last week in a motor vehicle accident is being remembered as an incredible friend who made a tremendous impact on his college's campus. University of Maryland undergraduate student and Cresskill native Zachary Garcia died Sunday, Sept. 9 when the Toyota Camry he was riding in with four of his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers slid of Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania and overturned, authorities said. Garcia was killed, despite having been wearing his seatbelt, while the other occupants were transported to the hospital, police said. More than $126,000…
Bergen County Man Fatally Struck Fleeing Crash On Manhattan's FDR Drive: Police Bergen County Man Fatally Struck Fleeing Crash On Manhattan's FDR Drive: Police Bergen County Man Fatally Struck Fleeing Crash On Manhattan's FDR Drive: Police
Bergen County Man Fatally Struck Fleeing Crash On Manhattan's FDR Drive: Police A 50-year-old Bergen County man was fatally struck attempting to flee the scene of an accident by running across Manhattan's FDR Drive early Saturday morning, authorities said. Heward Velez of Moonachie side-swiped a Jeep in his Honda Civic near the 96th Street exit before taking off on foot across the busy highway -- when he was hit by a Cadillac SUV at approximately 5 a.m., the NYPD said, Velez and the other driver pulled over to the shoulder when Velez attempted to cross the median to the southbound lanes, authorities said. That's when the SUV hit Velez, who was pronounced dead at Metrop…
Ellen DeGeneres Surprises North Jersey Principal Who Installed Washing Machines For Students Ellen DeGeneres Surprises North Jersey Principal Who Installed Washing Machines For Students Ellen DeGeneres Surprises North Jersey Principal Who Installed Washing Machines For Students
Ellen DeGeneres Surprises North Jersey Principal Who Installed Washing Machines For Students A North Jersey high school principal who installed washing machines for his students has the support of talkshow host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Akbar Cook, the brand new principal of West Side High School in Newark, was given a check for $50,000 donation from Cheerios on "The Ellen Show" Thursday. The company will also will provide a fully-stocked pantry of food for one of Cook's extracurricular programs. Cook had the washing machines installed at the high school after learning that some of his students -- whose parents did not have access to laundry machines -- were being bul…
Cresskill 'Impractical Jokers' Pool Prank Sidelines Kids For Bullying... Even If They Weren't Cresskill 'Impractical Jokers' Pool Prank Sidelines Kids For Bullying... Even If They Weren't Cresskill 'Impractical Jokers' Pool Prank Sidelines Kids For Bullying... Even If They Weren't
Cresskill 'Impractical Jokers' Pool Prank Sidelines Kids For Bullying... Even If They Weren't The episode of TruTV's "Impractical Jokers" filmed this summer at a North Jersey pool has finally aired. The hidden camera reality series in July followed friends Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano to the Cresskill Swim Club. As a punishment for losing the prank wars on the episode, Sal was forced to kick all of the kids out of the pool -- whether they were bullies or not. "This might be the first day in my life that I don't have fun in a pool," Vulcano said. Watch the video above for the rest.
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