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Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children
Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children DEMAREST, N.J. — While many high school students are still a few years away from choosing a career path, Academy of the Holy Angels sophomore Czarina Marie Alfonso knows exactly what she wants to pursue. Medicine. Alfonso recently finished second in a competition at Georgetown Medical School. Then, she visited the Philippines to bring pneumonia vaccines to 100 local children. Alfonso's curiosity was developed and nurtured at home. "As the daughter of two doctors, I grew up hearing about different cases and various medical terms at our dinner table," she said.  "Hearing abo…
Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop
Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Everyone is rolling up to the brand new rolled ice cream shop in Englewood. Lucky Rolls opened last weekend on E. Palisades Avenue. The store is serving up cereal ice cream rolls, which is ice cream made on a freezing flat top with your favorite brands of cereal sprinkled in. Boba tea is also offered. Lucky Rolls is located at 2 E. Palisades Ave., Englewood.
Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked
Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes special education consultant says he had his school counselor license permanently revoked, NJ.com reports. Troy Leonard, 33 of Franklin Lakes, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing eight children and submitting fraudulent insurance claims last year. The acts occurred several times in West Milford, Ringwood, Verona and more New Jersey towns between 2011 and 2015, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead
This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A 6-month-old dog who was hit by a car and left on the side of the road is ready for her forever home, Middletown's Grateful Doggies Freedom Transport said. Marilyn Monroe was left in agonizing pain after being struck on a highway in Texas. She was brought to a Texas kill shelter where she received medical attention.  Since that horrible day, the puppy mutt has had surgery and is healing beautifully.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree 3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree 3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree
3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Three vehicles parked in the driveway of a single-family home in Ridgewood were destroyed Thursday night, when a massive oak tree fell on them. No injuries were reported, and the tree narrowly missed hitting the nearby home, Boyd A. Loving reports. Village police and fire departments responded to the scene, and absorbent material was spread under the vehicles to contain leaking motor oil.  Click here for more photos from Boyd A. Loving.
Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County?
Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Of all the diners in Orange County, Yelpers say the Americana Diner & Restaurant in Middletown is best. Of the 56 reviews, 17 users gave the Route 211 stop five stars, and 14 gave it four stars. The American might best be known for its massive portions at a low price, but is also said to have friendly wait staff. "The calmest most pleasant efficient diner wait staff I've ever met," one customer said. Several others cited their waiters and waitresses by name, saying how pleasant they were. Breakfast foods and any steak or chicken dish seem to be favorites f…
Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County
Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County PARAMUS, N.J. — Of the dozens of diners across Bergen County, Yelpers say the Surburban Diner in Paramus is best. Nearly 280 customers reviewed the Route 17 eatery, and 144 gave it either four or five stars. Several people said the Nutella S'mores pancakes are a must-try, along with anything in the dessert case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal
Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Hackensack basketball player might not be playing for the NCAA after all. Jahvon Quinerly, a Hudson Catholic point guard committed to Arizona, appears to be the player given money from agents through Arizona men’s basketball assistant Emanuel “Book" Richardson, azcentral.com reports. Richardson is among the four NCAA assistant basketball coaches arrested by the FBA in a corruption and bribery scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Quinerly is facing a potential suspension throughout his freshman season, and may not be playing at all, the article says. …
Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27
Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Jessica Michele Covino of Rochelle Park died on Saturday, Sept. 23 at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. She was 27 years old. She was born on Dec. 20, 1989 in Hackensack to parents Barbara Y. Reformat and father Carmine Covino, and attended Paramus Catholic High School. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Michael and Irene Reformat, and Maria Concetta Covino; and a host of aunts, uncles, friends and cousins. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc., 274 Market St., Elmwood Park. A Funeral Mass will be on …
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A new bakery has opened in Ridgefield Park, BoozyBurbs reports. The Main Street shop is run by mother-daughter duo Gina Costanza and  Chelsea Almanza. Costanza has been baking for more than a decade, and got her start selling with her famed key lime pies now offered in Zabar's, West Side Market, Fresh Direct and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM BOOZYBURBS.
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