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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Oakland Family Has Been Living In Hotel Since September Oakland Family Has Been Living In Hotel Since September Oakland Family Has Been Living In Hotel Since September
Oakland Family Has Been Living In Hotel Since September A newly-single mom, her five children and her two parents have been living in a hotel since September, when their Oakland house went into foreclosure. Nicole Becker explained that after separating from her husband in May, the family was forced to move into a hotel where they are limited to two beds and a mini fridge. Becker says she has no help from her husband, now living out-of-state, and is barely getting by. "Not only am I paying for our nightly stays, we are forced to eat out every night, which as you can imagine, is extremely costly," she said.  "And of course this is…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
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Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements' Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements' Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements'
Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements' Dumont Councilwoman Barbara Correa resigned citing personal and health reasons Tuesday. "When I started I really, really hoped I could help Dumont. I tried my hardest and I like to think I always gave 200 percent," she said in an open letter to the community.  "I haven't always been right, but I've always been honest." Correa's 3-year term expires at the end of 2019. She served on the Board of Education for nearly two decades before being elected to council. Correa said that her health issues have drained her of her energy to continue disagreeing with people, particul…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgewood, NJ
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PHOTOS: Beloved Ridgewood Sycamore Comes Down PHOTOS: Beloved Ridgewood Sycamore Comes Down PHOTOS: Beloved Ridgewood Sycamore Comes Down
Photos: Beloved Ridgewood Sycamore Comes Down The beloved sycamore tree at Ridgewood's Graydon Pool came down on Wednesday morning. Village officials said the tree was determined structurally unsound and posed a risk of falling, NorthJersey.com says. CLICK HERE for history on the tree.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Bergen, Passaic Schools Among Best In NJ: New State Rating Bergen, Passaic Schools Among Best In NJ: New State Rating Bergen, Passaic Schools Among Best In NJ: New State Rating
Bergen, Passaic Schools Among Best In NJ: New State Rating The State Department of Education has published a rating of each public high school on a scale from 1 to 100. According to NJ.com, here are three important facts you should know before analyzing the data: They depend greatly on graduation rate and standardized test scores Some superintendents say the data is misleading and oversimplified Students who skipped the PARCC test counted as if they flunked, hurting the rates The rating is based on graduation rate (50 percent), PARCC test proficiency (35 percent) and chronic absenteeism (15 percent). The highest scoring school (97.47) is Dr. Rona…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgewood, NJ
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WATCH: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central WATCH: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central WATCH: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central
Watch: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central Ali Stroker of Ridgewood appeared on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10 p.m. Based on the popular web series, "Drunk History" is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history.  Stroker, 30 -- who was paralyzed in a car accident when she was 2 -- will be portraying disability rights activist Judy Huemann. The show's all-star cast includes includes Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Connie Britton, Michael Cera, Bill Hader, Kevin Nealon, Bob Odenkirk and Winona Ryder. Figures such as Teddy Roosevelt, Patty Hearst, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, and Lewis and Cla…

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Paramus, NJ
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iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know
iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know PARAMUS, N.J. — Construction on the indoor skydiving facility at the corner of Route 4 and Forest Avenue in Paramus is expected to be complete in April 2018, according to the iFLY website. The project is being manufactured by SkyVenture, the pioneer in wall-to-wall vertical wind tunnels. It was founded by a group of skydivers, placing the first tunnel in Orlando, Fla. in 1999. Since the early days, SkyVenture has become the most popular wind tunnel manufacturer in the world. Until then, here's what you need to know about iFLY Paramus. LIMITATIONS: Flyers must be at least 3 years old, and w…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Saddle Brook Dad's Message To Late Son's Peers Will Break Your Heart Saddle Brook Dad's Message To Late Son's Peers Will Break Your Heart Saddle Brook Dad's Message To Late Son's Peers Will Break Your Heart
Saddle Brook Dad's Message To Late Son's Peers Will Break Your Heart Frank and Kathy Gutierrez stood on Veteran's Field in Saddle Brook Monday evening looking into a sea of their late son's former classmates, friends and teachers. Three days prior, they learned that their 15-year-old son, Andrew Gutierrez, had taken his own life. "All you kids out there, take care of each other. Be kind to each other." "We don't know what happened," Frank said into the crowd, faces illuminated by candles. "But we're going to make it through this with Andrew in our hearts." Andrew's sister Jackie remembered her beloved brother as beautiful and …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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Car Slams Into Pole Outside Bergen Academies In Hackensack Car Slams Into Pole Outside Bergen Academies In Hackensack Car Slams Into Pole Outside Bergen Academies In Hackensack
Car Slams Into Pole Outside Bergen Academies In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A driver didn't appear seriously injured after his car slammed into a pole Tuesday outside the Bergen Academies in Hackensack. Ambulance workers treated the driver following the Hackensack Avenue crash around 11:40 a.m. City police and firefighters also responded.

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Highlands, NJ
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FOUND! Midland Park Dog With Cancer Returns Home FOUND! Midland Park Dog With Cancer Returns Home FOUND! Midland Park Dog With Cancer Returns Home
Found! Midland Park Dog With Cancer Returns Home UPDATE: A Midland Park dog who went missing this week in Glen Rock has been found. ** ORIGINAL STORY ** A second dog has gone missing this week in Bergen County -- this time in the Fair Lawn/Glen Rock area. The Midland Park owners are withholding the dog's name because he is very skittish and will run if approached or called out to. He has shaved front legs and was lost on Friday morning after undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Glen Rock. He was last seen near his vet on Prospect Street and Saddle River Road. Anyone who spots the dog is asked to take a picture and call (201) 638-4609.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
Obituaries
Englewood Novelist Barbara Wersba Dies, 85 Englewood Novelist Barbara Wersba Dies, 85 Englewood Novelist Barbara Wersba Dies, 85
Englewood Novelist Barbara Wersba Dies, 85 Author Barbara Wersba died on Feb. 18 at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood. She was 85 years old. Wersba has written more than two dozen novels for both children and teens/young adults. She also reviewed children's literature for the New York Times, written play and television scripts and taught writing.  Born in Chicago on August 19, 1932, Wersba later moved with her family to California. After her parents' divorce, she moved with her mother to New York City, later in Sag Harbor, New York.  When she was 11 years old, in answer to a family friend's inquiry, she impulsively declare…

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