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Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious'
Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' TEANECK, N.J. — Passover wouldn't be complete without gribenes for Teaneck dad Gabe Gilbert. The fried chicken skin brings back fond childhood memories, and he continues to make it every year for his family. "Gribenes is basically chicken skin that is rendered until crispy, with fried onions and eaten like chicharron, which is fried pork skin," said Gilbert, who owns The Barbell Chef.  "Supremely unhealthy, but delicious." Here's how to make it: Skin a whole chicken Cut skin into quarter-size pieces Place in frying pan on low heat Simmer until liquid fat renders out C…
Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues
Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues TETERBORO, N.J. — The mom of an 8-year-old boy who was struck and injured by falling soup cans at Teterboro Wal-Mart has filed a lawsuit against the corporation in Bergen County Superior Court, NJ.com reports. Shakiba Kirby is alleging that the cans in the vegetable aisle were improperly stacked when they fell and hit her son, sending him to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment in May 2016, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone'
Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' FAIR LAWN, N.J. — More than $15,000 had been raised as of Sunday evening on a GoFundMe page launched for Fair Lawn's David Gondres. Gondres suffered a traumatic brain injury and broke all of his ribs after a "horrific" accident, friends are saying.  "He is a husband, father and the type of friend who would give you the shirt off his back," Adam Silverstein said. "He is the kind of person that would do anything for anyone," Mike Carti added. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater 'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater 'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater
'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes home that recently sold for more than $1.3 million was featured in The New York Times. The home is located at 297 Oldwoods Road and was listed for $1,595,000 by Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. It was on the market for 36 weeks and is a 33-year-old, Tudor style that sits on 1.3 acres of land on a cul-de-sac, The Times says. It boasts six bedrooms, 5½ baths, an in-ground pool, home theater and living room with stone fireplace. CLICK HERE FOR THE ZILLOW LISTING.
Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools
Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools PASSAIC, N.J. — Catherine Sposato of Passaic received acceptance letters from five Ivy League schools, NorthJersey.com reports. She was accepted to 16 overall, including Brown, Columbia, Harvard, Pennsylvania and Yale, according to the article. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County
Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County New Jersey is the diner capital of the world and there are hundreds in the state. Foursquare uses rated their favorites. Here are the best in Bergen County, rated by the number of check-ins and reviews. 1. Chit Chat Diner, Hackensack: Great coffee. Fair prices. And how about those breakfast combinations? Chit Chat is open 24//7 and keeps question card games on the table to help customers pass the time. Though Foursquare users are saying they won't be playing for very long, because it doesn't take long for the food to come. Classic yet chic. 2. Gotham City Diner, Fair Lawn: Many people are r…
Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family
Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family WESTWOOD, N.J. — Peace4Paws in Westwood is hoping to find lovable Meatball a fur-ever family. The 14-month American Staffordshire Terrior loves kids. He is very affectionate and would be a great family dog. Meatball is not good with other male dogs but would do well with another female dog. He has been evaluated favorably by Peage4Paws dog trainer Jerome, who specializes in this breed.  Meatball is up to date on all his shots and vaccinations and is neutered.  To apply please visit www.peace4paws.org to fill out a foster or adoption application.
Ridgewood Spins Poker Wheel For Local Senior Living Ridgewood Spins Poker Wheel For Local Senior Living Ridgewood Spins Poker Wheel For Local Senior Living
Ridgewood Spins Poker Wheel For Local Senior Living RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Nearly 100 people gathered Thursday night at The Women's Club in Ridgewood for SHARE Inc.'s first ever casino night. The event was organized by former council member and SHARE board member Gwenn Hauck, and program director Maryann Bennett, and brought in $8,000 for the nonprofit organization's rent scholarship fund. SHARE was founded in 1979 as an effort to provide affordable housing for Senior Citizens in Bergen County. The organization has two houses — one on Cottage Place and another on Prospect Street — each with about a dozen residents. "All of us on the board o…
Dumont Family Of Pooch With Cancer: 'She's Not Just A Dog' Dumont Family Of Pooch With Cancer: 'She's Not Just A Dog' Dumont Family Of Pooch With Cancer: 'She's Not Just A Dog'
Dumont Family Of Pooch With Cancer: 'She's Not Just A Dog' DUMONT, N.J. — The Scales family wouldn't be complete without Gucci — its 3-year-old bulldog who on Friday was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help buoy costs associated with treatment for Gucci. I know some people might see this GoFundMe page and think: 'Its JUST a dog,'" Elizabeth Scales wrote. "That might be true to you but... we care for her like she's human, and all because she is family and we love her."
New Milford Yoga Studio Trumps Criminal Justice Job For Oradell Woman New Milford Yoga Studio Trumps Criminal Justice Job For Oradell Woman New Milford Yoga Studio Trumps Criminal Justice Job For Oradell Woman
New Milford Yoga Studio Trumps Criminal Justice Job For Oradell Woman NEW MILFORD, N.J. — A background in criminal justice served merely as the path to her passion for Melissa Varjan of Oradell. But that's something the yoga instructor has been more than okay with since opening Hokis in New Milford last year.  Varjan took her first yoga class while studying for her Master's in juvenile justice and delinquency. She wasn't crazy about it but didn't want to waste the four remaining class passes she'd purchased. "I ended up connecting with the teachers that I ended up studying with," Varjan said. "Then I sort of got peer-pressured into doing my yo…
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