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Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start
Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack officials had a serious message for students hours before senior prom. Students gathered Thursday morning outside of the school for a demonstration by the Hackensack fire and police departments on the consequences of not driving responsibly. The public entities staged a car crash requiring the use of heavy duty equipment to extract high school aged "victims" from the wreckage — as they do annually. Each year this is done to present the real world risks of driving under the influence, texting while driving or not paying attention while driving, teache…
Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77
Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 CRESSKILL, N.J. — Founding CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes of Cresskill died Thursday morning. He was 77. His Cresskill home has been on the market and recently dropped by 25 percent. His wife, Elizabeth Ailes, made a statement Thursday morning, multiple sources report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE NY POST.
'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah 'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah 'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah
'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — Paul Ruggeri is the first to admit he crumbled under pressure at the Olympic Trials last summer. But the U.S. national champion and former Team USA gymnast says his mistake taught him a very important lesson, and he's hoping that some of the athletes he works with at U.S. Gymnastics Development Center in Mahwah and Leonia will learn from it, too. "I got comfortable," said Ruggeri, 28, the chief operating officer at USGDC. "Instead of fighting and proving myself, I rested on my laurels and I was a little too cocky. That ended up ruining me in my final moment.&q…
No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole
No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole HACKENSACK, N.J. — Kirin Hart was all set to get her workout in at Retro Fitness Hackensack Wednesday.  A tractor-trailer that downed a utility pole forcing the gym and other businesses shut, however, threw a curve ball into the Bergenfield mom's workout. Instead, she smashed out some pull ups on a Hackensack fire truck. Hart, a Spanish teacher in Teaneck, often participates in Spartan and obstacle course races and is an active member of the ninja community. She most recently came in second at a Terrain Race two weeks ago and qualified for the 2017 Obstacle Course Race World Championships…
Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire
Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck firefighter was treated for injuries to his elbow after falling down the stairs responding to a kitchen fire Monday, authorities said. Teaneck Fire Department's Lieutenant Martin Brown does not know the firefighter's current condition or if he has been cleared to work. There were no other injuries reported in the Warwick Road fire, which came in at 12:10 p.m., Brown said. The 2nd-alarm blaze extended to the ceiling and into the roof, he said. Teaneck, Hackensack, Englewood, Bogota, Bergenfield and Ridgefield Park departments responded, according to the lieutenant.…
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen could soon be coming to Clifton, NorthJersey.com reports. The fried chicken chain submitted plans for the vacant building at 6 Main St., formerly of Valley National Bank, which could include a drive-thru and a dozen parking spaces, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
WWE Security Guard Brings Powerhouse Gym To Mahwah WWE Security Guard Brings Powerhouse Gym To Mahwah WWE Security Guard Brings Powerhouse Gym To Mahwah
WWE Security Guard Brings Powerhouse Gym To Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — Construction is currently under way on a new fitness facility coming to Mahwah. Powerhouse Gym is expected to open at 91-97 McKee Drive in September. Owner Erik Santiago opened Powerhouse Gym on Saddle River Road in South Hackensack in 2009.  Santiago is the private security guard for former UFC and WWE champion Brock Lesnar.
3rd Time's A Charm: Rochelle Park Native Is Columbia's Valedictorian 3rd Time's A Charm: Rochelle Park Native Is Columbia's Valedictorian 3rd Time's A Charm: Rochelle Park Native Is Columbia's Valedictorian
3rd Time's A Charm: Rochelle Park Native Is Columbia's Valedictorian ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Columbia College Class of 2017 valedictorian is Rochelle Park's Michael J. Abolafia. He graduated from Columbia University's undergraduate program, and finished at the top of his class in 8th grade at Midland School in 2009, and then at the Academies at Englewood in 2013, NorthJersey.com reports. RELATED: IVY LEAGUE VALEDICTORIAN: MY ROCHELLE PARK TEACHER SAW SOMETHING IN ME He majored in English and comparative literature, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Former Mets General Manager's Harrington Park Son Commits To South Carolina Former Mets General Manager's Harrington Park Son Commits To South Carolina Former Mets General Manager's Harrington Park Son Commits To South Carolina
Former Mets General Manager's Harrington Park Son Commits To South Carolina HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — High school basketball star Justin Minaya of Harrington Park has verbally committed to South Carolina. His father, Omar Minaya, is the senior vice president of baseball operations for the San Diego Padres, and previously served as general manager for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. The Northern Valley Old Tappan forward broke the news on Twitter: "Honored to announce that I will be attending The University Of South Carolina next year to further my basketball career! Go Gamecocks!"
Late Rabbi's Englewood Widow Suing Insurance Company, $1M Policy Cancelled Late Rabbi's Englewood Widow Suing Insurance Company, $1M Policy Cancelled Late Rabbi's Englewood Widow Suing Insurance Company, $1M Policy Cancelled
Late Rabbi's Englewood Widow Suing Insurance Company, $1M Policy Cancelled ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Helen Strassfeld of Englewood is suing her late husband's insurance company for canceling the $1 million policy following a missed $315 payment, NJ.com reports. Rabbi Joseph Strassfeld succumbed to cancer in January at 66 years old. He founded Yeshiva Ohr Simcha of Englewood, where "he gave his heart and soul to the Jewish nation," the school's website says.​ The rabbi took out a $1 million life insurance policy with American General Life Insurance Company — the Yeshiva was the beneficiary, according to NJ.com. His wife was named executrix of his estate followin…
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