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Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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It's A Guy Thing: Cliffside Park Salon Targets Men CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Fabian Arkliss sinks into the light brown leather couch in Cliffside Park’s ManCure and watches sports on the wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Dressed in a dark-blue cardigan and flat-brimmed cap, the Englewood native shifts his gaze toward the manicurist as she unwraps the cellophane that’s been moisturizing his fingers. Arkliss, 29, has never shied away from pampering himself. When he heard about ManCure, a salon just for men on Greenmount Avenue, there was no question of where Arkliss would go to unwind. “I come and I relax with no stress or pressure,” he said. “I get…

by Cecilia Levine

06/01/2017

Teaneck, NJ

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Happy Birthday To Teaneck's Linda Scott TEANECK, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Teaneck's Linda Scott. A pop singer active from the late '50s to the early '70s, she's turning 72 this Thursday, June 1. Scott was born in Queens, but her family moved to Teaneck when she was 11. It was while she was attending Teaneck High School that she auditioned for Arthur Godfrey's popular CBS radio show and became a regular guest. Her biggest hit, "I've Told Every Little Star," also came while she was still in high school; it was certified gold. She had a total of 12 songs that charted in the next few years. In 1995, Eric Records released …

by Cecilia Levine

06/01/2017

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Happy Birthday To Wyckoff's Greg Schiano WYCKOFF, N.J. – Happy Birthday to Wyckoff’s Gregory Schiano! Shiano, who grew up in Wyckoff, turns 52 Thursday. Born June 1, 1966, he is the defensive coordinator and associate head coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Schiano began his coaching career in 1988 as an assistant coach at Ramapo High School. In 1989, he served as a graduate assistant at Rutgers, then took the same position in 1990 at Penn State. Later, he served as the defensive backfield coach at Penn State from 1991-95. From 1996-98, Schiano was an assistant coach with the Chicago Bears. He served as the head …

by Cecilia Levine

06/01/2017

Lyndhurst, NJ

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Lyndhurst Mom Competes On Food Network's 'Bakers Vs. Fakers' LYNDHURST, N.J. — A Lyndhurst mom and cupcake shop owner was recently featured on Food Network's "Bakers Vs. Fakers." Fair Lawn native Arlene Murray owns Polkadot Cupcake Shop in Nutley. Her food truck was recently named among the best in the U.S. Murray made a S'mores Cookie Sammy — from scratch! She likes that they're small and portable, so you can put them in a bag and and tote it around with you when you need a snack. We don't want to give away too much so if you didn't catch the episode, it will run again at the following times: Thursday, June 1: 12 a.m, Wednesday, June 14…

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Bergenfield, NJ

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New Milford BOE Trustees Honored By Bergen County School Officials NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford Board of Education Trustee Joseph Steele was honored as a Certified Master Board Member by the Bergen County School Board Association on Wednesday. The meeting was the last one of the school year and was held at the Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn tonight. Steele underwent extensive training including classes, statewide meetings and an arduous exam to earn this title. Also honored was New Milford BOE Trustee Dan Conner for 15 years of service.

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack BOE Trustee Earns Prestigious Bergen County Award HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack Board of Education Trustee Mark Stein was awarded the prestigious Archie F. Hay Award at the Bergen County School Boards Association's final meeting for 2017. The award is named after the former Bergen County superintendent and is presented annually to a board member who exemplifies outstanding educational leadership.

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Hawthorne Mobster 'Spanish Carmine' Charged In Murder, Racketeering Bust HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Carmine Garcia, 65 of Hawthorne, was among 19 alleged members of the Luchese Family to be charged with murder and racketeering in White Plains Federal Court on Wednesday. Joon Kim, the acting United States District Attorney for the Southern District announced the filing of an indictment charging the alleged mobsters connected with the Luchese Family of La Cosa Nostra with various charges that include racketeering, murder, narcotics and firearms offenses. Garcia is facing a life sentence for a wide array of crimes including attempted murder, assault, robbery, extortion, gam…

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Garfield-Lodi, NJ

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Garfield Police Officer Resigns As Longtime BOE Member GARFIELD, N.J. — Jeffrey Stewart resigned from the Garfield Board of Education, NorthJersey.com reports. The move came after Stewart's attorney told him his job as a police officer in the Community Affairs Division would cause a problem with the NJ School Ethics Commission's rules, according to NorthJersey.com Stewart was in his seventh consecutive year on the board and his term expires in May 2018, the article said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

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Fair Lawn High School 'Name And Shame' Stirs Controversy FAIR LAWN, N.J. — CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE: Fair Lawn School Admins Respond. Students at Fair Lawn High School gathered in the auditorium Wednesday where administration called out each individual who owed lunch or book money, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Daily Voice. The students were told they would not be allowed to graduate until debts are paid for. Several graduates told Daily Voice that this has been procedure at the high school for years, but feel that it could lead to bullying and that there is a "better way" to collect dues. Other graduates felt that …

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

Fort Lee, NJ

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Happy Birthday! Fort Lee Native Turns 103 FORT LEE, N.J. — Happy 103rd birthday to Fort Lee native Freda Riecken! Born on May 23, 1914, Riecken grew up in Fort Lee and is the daughter of a Lutheran minister. Her family was displaced, when the George Washington Bridge came through. Riecken married the love of her life, William Riecken II, only to be widowed in 1961, having to care for 5 children ages 2 to 19. She moved the family from Cresskill to Closter in 1952, where she lived until 2004, then took an apartment in Norwood. Since 2013, she has been cared for at Bergen Regional Home in Rockleigh, where she resides today, ofte…

by Cecilia Levine

05/31/2017

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