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Hackensack, NJ
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This 'Flippin' Family Renovates Northern New Jersey Homes
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — The Elayan-Jaloudis of Bergen County have made flipping homes across Northern New Jersey a family affair. Mike Elayan and Nora Jaloudi formerly of Fairview opened ECS Custom Homes in 2005, and have build and renovated dozens of houses together, while building a family of their own. The couple, who met at a wedding in their 20s, have three kids together and more than 5,000 Instagram followers. Elayan and Jaloudi track progress on social media. Current projects include a duplex in Edgewater, a chic North Bergen townhouse and tons of modern houses in Hillsdale, Montclair…
Englewood, NJ
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On The Market: Contemporary Englewood House Featured In New York Times
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A contemporary Englewood house for sale is featured in the New York Times. The Illingsworth Avenue house is listed at $1.295 million on Zillow. It has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, extensive glass and an in-ground pool -- all on .51 acres. The house was designed by world-renowned architect Paul Rudolph and built in 1953. CLICK HERE FOR THE NY TIMES ARTICLE.
Paterson, NJ
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Support Surges For Firefighter From Passaic Injured Battling Newark Blaze
PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Support is surging for a Newark firefighter and Passaic County native who was left critical after becoming trapped responding to a blaze last month. More than $19,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Paul Leber as of Sunday evening. Minutes after going into a burning building in Newark's North Ward last month, firefighters were ordered to leave -- but Leber was trapped inside. Although Leber was saved by his firefighter brothers, he suffered burns to his face and lungs. "Leber, 38, was airlifted to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and was critical for sever…
Paterson, NJ
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NFL: Wayne's Greg Olsen Named Among Top Three 'Man Of The Year' Finalists
WAYNE, N.J. — Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen of Wayne was named among three top finalists Sunday for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. He is joined by Houston Texans linebacker J.J. Watt and Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson. "Greg, Benjamin and J.J. have changed countless lives with their generosity and commitment to helping others," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "As remarkable leaders on and off the field, they personify the character of the late Walter Payton. We commend them for using their platforms to leave a…
Hackensack, NJ
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Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church
HACKENSACK, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order moving to save the Affordable Care Act in Hackensack Sunday morning. The governor was joined by other law makers, city officials and residents at the Mount Olive Baptist Church on Central Avenue. The move directs all state agencies to work to promote the Affordable Care Act in New Jersey. "The Republican leadership in Congress tried to destroy the Affordable Care Act," Murphy said in an interview ahead of his gubernatorial campaign. "They tried to take health care away from those who need it the mo…
Hackensack, NJ
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NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome'
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The City of Hackensack is receiving accolades in a recent New York Times article. "Immortalized in an unflattering Billy Joel lyric — 'Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?'" the article reads. "The Bergen County seat is an ethnically diverse city of 45,000, suburban in feel but with an urban center hugging the Hackensack River." The Times quotes new neighbors, real-estate agents and city officials praising Hackensack for its affordable housing, close proximity to Jersey City, Hoboken and New York, its sprawling par…
Paterson, NJ
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Lawyer: Clifton Florist Who Caught Wife In Tryst 'Deserves Medal'
CLIFTON, N.J. — A Clifton florist could be facing up to 15 years in prison after catching his wife sleeping with her boss using a Smartphone app intended to track down lost phones, the New York Post reports. During a Rockland County testimony on Friday, however, 37-year-old Sean Donis' lawyers told jurors that he should receive a medal for his work, the article says. Last summer, Donis received a letter from a grand jury indicting him on charges of felony burglary and unlawful surveillance, after tracking down his wife through the "Find My Phone" app and breaking into the Pomona, …
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack Teacher's New Book Takes On American Divisiveness
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A new book written by Hackensack High School English teacher Christopher Ryan is aimed right at the heart of current national debates driving us further apart each day. “It seems everybody in America is mad at or disapproves of some other segment of our cultural landscape,” said Ryan, a New Milford Board of Education member. “From politics to the media to religion to race to even our own neighbors, these days we disagree more often than we find common ground. What if all this divisiveness continues to tear at the fabric of our society? What will become of America?” …
Paramus, NJ
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Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store
PARAMUS, N.J. — A pair of sisters who have starred in music videos and reality shows have opened a new clothing store in the Garden State Plaza. Ayisha and Ashley Diaz opened Jamila at the end of 2017. Ayisha Diaz, 26, has appeared in magazines and starred in music videos for Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Drake, Meek Mill and Soulja Boi. Ashley Diaz, 25, joined the cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" in Season 8. Jamila carries trendy women's apparel.
Hackensack, NJ
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Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Tells 'Vogue' This Bergen Salon Is Best
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Bobbi Brown may live in Montclair but her "roots" are in Bergen County. Her hair roots, that is. In a recent "Vogue" magazine article, the makeup mogul cites the Eric Alt Salon -- headquartered in Bergen County -- as the best in the area. "Beauty tips are to be taken seriously when the source is Bobbi Brown," the article says. "She refers to this New Jersey–based salon as, 'the best color, cut, and blowouts in town.'" The salon is owned by Emerson native Eric Altomare, who has locations in Saddle River, Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewoo…
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