Cecilia Levine

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Find Your Town: Best Places To Live In New Jersey Ranked A new report by Niche.com lists several Bergen County municipalities as the best places to live in New Jersey. The ranking is based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC considering factors such as as higher education rate, cost of living grade and housing grade. Princeton topped the ranking at No. 1, with Upper Montclair and Plainsboro Center trailing behind. The following municipalities from Bergen and Passaic on the list are: No. 75: Harrington Park No. 72: Ramsey No. 68: River Vale No. 63: Woodcliff Lake No. 59: Edgewater No. 55: Demarest No. 51: Fair Lawn No. 49: Closter No. 3…

by Cecilia Levine

03/07/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Recovering Addicts Share Chilling Stories On Bergen Prosecutor Video Series If he'd only known he'd be doing heroin at 17 years old, he would have gotten out sooner. That's what one recovering addict said in a new series by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, "If I'd Only Known." "We don't want anyone to say 'If I'd only known,'" the prosecutor's office said on social media. The videos highlight "recovery specialists" from across the county who share their stories and experiences as a former alcohol or drug addict. The goal is to stop the opioid epidemic that last year claimed the lives of approximately 130 people in Bergen Count…

by Cecilia Levine

03/07/2018

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

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Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show At 24 years old, Cristina Vazquez of Fair Lawn will be the youngest contestant to compete on a Food Network show. "Spring Baking Championship" will debut March 12 at 9 p.m. Cristina -- a proud Cuban-Puerto Rican -- found her love of baking as a teen coping with a breakup. Baking a cake made her feel better. Cristina began volunteering at a local cake shop (since she was too young to be hired) and went on to culinary school at Johnson and Wales University. She has worked in 5-star hotels on the East Coast and abroad in Ireland. Always singing and dancing in the kitchen, Crist…

by Cecilia Levine

03/07/2018

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Take Your Pick: Saddle River Mansion Has Indoor, Outdoor Pools Can't decide where you want to swim? This Saddle River home has options. The E. Saddle River Road home listed at $8.99 million on Zillow has indoor and outdoor pools. The 17,000-square-foot property sits on 6.5 acres of land and was custom-built for its current owner. The house has seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a six-car garage, full service cabana and an outdoor tennis court. An additional three acres are available to purchase with a four bedroom farmhouse colonial and 10 stall barn with paddock area.

by Cecilia Levine

03/07/2018

Hackensack, NJ

On Your Side

This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret As stores begin to close one by one in the storm, Maywood's Marketplace will remain open. That's only one of the reasons why people love the hometown grocer. It's one of those places that only the locals know and could be Maywood's best kept secret. The market is open every day including major holidays, and has only closed once -- and that was for Hurricane Sandy, employees said. "It's a gem, honestly," said New Milford's Will Esposito. "I love the selection of fresh produce and hot foods. It pretty much has everything you need." And maybe, don't need. The specialty…

by Cecilia Levine

03/07/2018

Ridgewood, NJ

Obituaries

Ridgewood Carpenter Keith Hartwig Dies, 49 Keith Hartwig of Ridgewood died on Feb. 28. He was 49 years old. Born in Ridgewood, he was a 1986 graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked as a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his loving mother Marcia Hartwig; his brothers, Wayne (Marianne), Craig (Gina), sisters Jodi Grenner (Michael), Wendy Vos (Harmen); as well as his adoring nieces and nephews, Cori, Billy, Trent, Troy, Ryan, Shane, Hunter and Willem. He was predeceased by his father William and brother Todd. Visitation will be March 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home. Burial is private.

by Cecilia Levine

03/06/2018

Paterson, NJ

Breaking News

Wayne Customers Without Power Blast JCP&L On Twitter Jersey Central Power & Light restored power to approximately 180,000 customers since last Friday's Nor'easter But as yet another winter storm approaches, nearly 40,000 remain in the dark across northern Morris, Passaic, Warren and Sussex counties. Some are taking to social media to express their frustrations. @msmike of Wayne: @GovMurphy @News12NJ Not only do we still not have any power from @JCP_L since Friday, we still don't even have timetable for restoration. It's in the 40s in our house currently and it's supposed to snow again. Completely unacceptable @AnnMarieFuccell of High B…

by Cecilia Levine

03/06/2018

Paterson, NJ

Weather

Passaic County Declares Code Blue Passaic County has declared Code Blue ahead of Wednesday's storm. It will go into effect at 6 p.m. March 6. In accordance with Passaic County’s Code Blue Action Plan, the impending weather will generate freezing temperatures or weather conditions that pose a danger to individuals without shelter, and Code Blue will be in effect starting at 6pm on March 6th, 2018. Warming shelters are now open, and police authorities are permitted to transport any at-risk individuals to a warming shelter. If you or someone you know needs shelter for the night, call NJ 2-1-1 (877-652-1148).

by Cecilia Levine

03/06/2018

Lyndhurst, NJ

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Snow DAY! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed Wednesday REFRESH THIS LINK FOR UPDATES The following area school districts and schools have announced closures for Wednesday, March 7. The snowstorm is expected to be the biggest of the season. It will bring with it more than a foot of accumulation for much of the tristate area and create hazardous conditions that will make travel nearly impossible. BERGEN Bergen Community College Bergen Academies/Bergen County Technical Schools Bergenfield Public Schools Bogota Public Schools Carlstadt Public Schools Cliffside Park Public Schools CTC Academy (Oakland/Fair Lawn) Demarest Public Schools Edgewater …

by Cecilia Levine

03/06/2018

Northern Highlands, NJ

Obituaries

Midland Park Dad Eric Wesler Dies Suddenly Eric J. Wesler of Midland Park died unexpectedly on Feb. 28. He was 47 years old. Eric is survived by his loving parents, Joye Wesler and Paul Wesler; his beloved Erika Sharples and her daughter Ava. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 6 at the Feeney Funeral Home. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.

by Cecilia Levine

03/06/2018

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