Cecilia Levine

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Pascack Valley, NJ

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OMG, Hold My Knots: NYC Eatery Slides Into Hillsdale HILLSDALE, N.J. — Does your breath need more garlic? Fear not -- Hold My Knots (home of the original garlic knot slider) is moving to Hillsdale. The Big Apple's little knot shop -- located at 14th St. and Hudson -- is expanding into sister location Big Daddy's Pizza and Grill on Broadway in February 2018. The restaurant will be offering a new menu and look with a large assortment of garlic knot sliders, pizza and crazy sandwiches to choose from. Hold My Knots specializes in slider-sized sandwiches stuffed with fan-favorites like chicken parm, meatball parm, and eggplant parm. They're then …

by Cecilia Levine

12/22/2017

Ridgewood, NJ

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Happy Birthday To Ridgewood's Jordin Sparks! RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Happy Birthday to Ridgewood's Jordin Sparks! The youngest American Idol winner ever, Ridgewood native Jordin Brianna Sparks, turns 27 Friday. Sparks lived in Ridgewood while her father, Phillippi, played as a defensive back for the New York Giants. She later attended school in Arizona and was home schooled to concentrate on her singing. The singer, songwriter and actress rose to fame in 2007 when she won the sixth season of American Idol at age 17. She also sang during the first inauguration of President Barack Obama. Sparks branched out from recording music, pursuing ca…

by Cecilia Levine

12/22/2017

Hackensack, NJ

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Winning Bergen County Lottery Tickets Split $1.3M Prize BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Two of the five winning Jersey Cash 5 jackpot tickets from the Dec. 19 drawing will be splitting the nearly $1.3 million prize. The winning numbers were: 01, 03, 41, 42 and 43 and the XTRA number was: 04. Each ticket is worth $258,711. The tickets were sold at Krauszer’s Food Stores in Dumont and Northvale. The other tickets were sold in Jersey City, Old Bridge and Landing.

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2017

Bergenfield, NJ

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Video: NYC Proclamation Honors Late Dumont Mom For Radical Achievements DUMONT, N.J. — Julia Elizabeth Roman of Dumont was honored posthumously Tuesday in a New York City proclamation for her outstanding achievements and service. Julia was 43 years old when she died on Nov. 16 of an amniotic fluid embolism delivering newborn fraternal twin girls. She was MTA's first female escalator mechanic and was elected by her peers to become the first female shop steward for Transport Workers Union Local 100. Julia is survived by her twin girls, Grace and Isabella; 5-year-old daughter, Victoria; 19-year-old son, Dwayne; 26-year-old daughter, Valeria; and husband, Victor R…

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2017

Teaneck, NJ

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Teaneck Soldier Nearly Pressured Into Quitting Fights On For Single Moms TEANECK, N.J. — Sasha Gonzalez had the odds working against her when she joined the U.S. Army National Guard at the Teaneck Armory. She was Hispanic. She was a single mom. In 2015, after the birth of her second daughter, she had another soldier telling her she was better off dropping out. But Gonzalez -- a chemical specialist in Military Police Unit 208 -- was recently promoted to staff sergeant and is fighting for single moms across the U.S. "Being a mom is hard, period," said Gonzalez, a mom of two. "Being a single mom in the military is even harder, and a lot of single m…

by Cecilia Levine

12/19/2017

Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ

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New Saddle Brook Police Officers Share Unbreakable Brotherly Bond SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — In a way, Anthony Davanzo and Joseph Camilleri of Saddle Brook are more like family than friends. The 23-year-olds have spent more than 18 years fostering their friendship since meeting in Kindergarten at the Helen I. Smith Elementary School. They vacation together. They work out together. And last month, they mourned the loss of Davanzo's father -- Tony Davanzo -- who Camilleri says was like a father to him, too. Last week, Davanzo and Camilleri became part of another brotherhood, the Saddle Brook Police Department, and they say their unbreakable bond will lend itself…

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Loving Hawthorne Bulldog Mix Needs Forever Home HAWTHORNE, N.J.— A Hawthorne rescue is seeking a home for a 1-year-old bulldog mix. Bowser loves people, dogs and even knows a trick or two, A Pathway To Hope said. CLICK HERE to contact the rescue.

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

Obituaries

Support Surges For Ramsey Boys Who Lost Dad To Cancer RAMSEY, N.J. — Christopher T. Zuza of Ramsey died on Dec.14, after a battle with cancer. He was 50 years old. More than $6,100 had been raised as of Sunday on a GoFundMe for Zuza's sons, Jake and James, and wife, Eileen. Zuza was a graduate of Becton High School in East Rutherford. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home. Memorial mass will be Thursday, Dec. 21, at St. Paul RC Church, at 10 a.m. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL OBITUARY.

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Moonachie Firefighters, Santa Surprise 8-Year-Old Battling Bone Cancer MOONACHIE, N.J. — Christmas came early in Moonachie for Austin Macalintal. On Saturday, members of the Moonachie Fire Department -- along with help from Santa Claus -- delivered bags of NY Giants memorabilia and a $500 check to the energetic 8-year-old battling osteosarcoma. Austin was so moved by this gesture of kindness from MFD he stood with the help of his walker for a few pictures and shook hands with Santa and all the firefighters who greeted him. "It was a very special moment for all, seeing the smile on Austin and his family’s faces as we all stood together," MFD Preside…

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Paramus, NJ

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Paramus Mourns 19-Year Borough Employee Christine Pappas PARAMUS, N.J. — Borough officials and family members alike mourned the loss of 19-year Paramus employee Christine Pappas, who died Dec. 12. "Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of long-time Borough employee, Chrissy Pappas on their loss," Mayor Rich LaBarbiera wrote on his Facebook page upon hearing the news. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends during this difficult time." Pappas enjoyed volunteering, traveling, rescuing animals and doting on her family -- the most important part of her life. She is survived by her children, Jessica Lovell an…

by Cecilia Levine

12/17/2017

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