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Paterson School Admin Who Stole $75K Has Certs Revoked By State Paterson School Admin Who Stole $75K Has Certs Revoked By State Paterson School Admin Who Stole $75K Has Certs Revoked By State
Paterson School Admin Who Stole $75K Has Certs Revoked By State PATERSON, N.J. — The administrator of a charter school relinquished her certificates to the state after admitting to stealing more than $75,000 from the school. At its meeting last month, the New Jersey State Board of Examiners reviewed an affidavit that the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office had forwarded regarding Kathleen E. Patacsil of Lodi. In May, Patacsil pled guilty to theft by deception and in July, she was sentenced to drug court. Patacsil currently holds a School Business Administrator Certificate of Eligibility, issued in July 2010. She agreed to relinquish her certificate.
New Restaurant Opening: Jam Burger Comes To Garfield New Restaurant Opening: Jam Burger Comes To Garfield New Restaurant Opening: Jam Burger Comes To Garfield
New Restaurant Opening: Jam Burger Comes To Garfield GARFIELD, N.J. — A new burger joint has opened in Garfield, BoozyBurbs reports. Jam Burger is located at 87 Passaic St., and offers several styles of hamburgers, shakes and add-ons. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Ex-Clifton High Band Director Has Teaching License Revoked Ex-Clifton High Band Director Has Teaching License Revoked Ex-Clifton High Band Director Has Teaching License Revoked
Ex-Clifton High Band Director Has Teaching License Revoked CLIFTON, N.J. — The state has revoked the teaching license of Cody J. Holody, who was fired as the Clifton High School band director in 2015. An investigation found photos from school security cameras depicting Holody and a student identified as "A" alone in the band office for more than three hours on three consecutive days prior to the student's June 2015 graduation. The photos show Holody entered the band room wearing dress pants and a shirt and tie, and exited several hours later in shorts and a tee shirt. “A” was in the office the entire time. One of the photographs also sho…
Etienne Longa, Lodi Father Of NFL Player, Dies Etienne Longa, Lodi Father Of NFL Player, Dies Etienne Longa, Lodi Father Of NFL Player, Dies
Etienne Longa, Lodi Father Of NFL Player, Dies LODI, N.J. — The Lodi father of a Detroit Lions linebacker was killed in a pedestrian crash Thursday, NorthJersey.com reports. Etienne Longa, 55, was the father of Steve Longa, who played football in Saddle Brook and later at Rutgers, the article says. Longa died in Pennsylvania after attempting to cross the street, according to NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community
American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community HACKENSACK, N.J. — It's Sunday morning and there's no foreseeable end to the line at The Bagel Shoppe in Hackensack. The Passaic Street eatery's owner Sam Ayyad says they're here for the coffee or the mini-bagels. But his staff says the customers are likely here for Ayyad himself. "He knows everyone by name," said shop employee Karam Sallam, 22. "Their cars pull up and he has us start making their orders." "I love coming to work," employee KC Carreras of Lodi added. "Sam is a great boss. But when we have to get things done, we get things done." Ayy…
Have You Been? Middletown Bagel Shop Rated Best In Orange Have You Been? Middletown Bagel Shop Rated Best In Orange Have You Been? Middletown Bagel Shop Rated Best In Orange
Have You Been? Middletown Bagel Shop Rated Best In Orange MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Breakfast sandwiches... enough said. Yelpers are saying that The Bagel Shop on Main Street in Middletown is the best around. The eatery received a 5-star review from 44 of the 54 users, many citing breakfast sandwiches as the shop's greatest assets. They're also only $3.50. The BOHO, for example, is a bacon, egg and cheese with the added bonus of home fries, right on the bread. Click here for more.
Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network
Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The operator of a Park Ridge chiropractic facility has been charged as the final defendant in a multi-level insurance fraud network run by Colts Neck brothers. Anthony Riotto, 44, of Riotto Family Chiropractic, was charged by accusation with third-degree health care claims fraud in connection with the Bandy brothers’ criminal network, Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced. Brothers Anhuar and Karim Bandy paid illegal “runners” to recruit car crash victims as patients for chiropractic facilities they contr…
Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies
Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies WESTWOOD, N.J. — Kent Thomas Taylor, the owner of Deluxe Auto Polishing in Westwood, died on Sept. 27. He was 63. Taylor lived in Woodcliff Lake and formerly Washington Township. He was the president of K.T. Associates. Taylor was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Harold Taylor; and his sister, Karen Linko. He is survived by his brother, Gregory; sister, Kathleen and her husband, David; his nephew, David. Visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 2, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Our Lad…
Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast
Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast One of the Hudson Valley's own has been added to Bravo's hit show, "Real Housewives of New Jersey," which is returning Oct. 4. Margaret Josephs who grew up in Mahopac and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in marketing and fashion design, now lives in Tenafly in Bergen County. She is the founder and designer of lifestyle brand Macbeth Collection. Her business includes fashion, beauty, tech and various other accessories. Returning cast members include Teresa Guidice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Siggy Flicker and Danielle Staub. 
Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You
Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You ALPINE, N.J. — An Alpine mansion listed at nearly $30 million is on the market. The Closter Dock Road estate sits on eight acres and overlooks courtyards and manicured grounds. A set of gates open to the winding driveway to a grand motor court.  Its 11 bedrooms are spaced throughout the first and second levels of the home, and in a separate guest house. Other features include a conservatory, library, banquet-sized dining room, indoor basketball court, eight-car garage, pool and U.S. Open deco-turf tennis court. Click here for more.
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