Cecilia Levine

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Pascack Valley, NJ
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Hillsdale Father's Sudden Death Has Community Rallying For Wife, Daughter Hillsdale Father's Sudden Death Has Community Rallying For Wife, Daughter Hillsdale Father's Sudden Death Has Community Rallying For Wife, Daughter
Hillsdale Father's Sudden Death Has Community Rallying For Wife, Daughter HILLSDALE, N.J. — Jonathan Forrest of Hillsdale died suddenly this week at 49 years old.  More than $1,100 had been raised as of Friday on a GoFundMe to aid his wife, Aimee Calabrese Forrest, and daughter, Sam. "Everyone who has been blessed and honored to know the Calabrese and Forrest families knows that there are no kinder people, no greater families and no better friends in the world," says the page, launched by Montvale's Darcy Binder.  "Whatever Aimee and Sam might need, at home, at school, for dance camp or college, now or for a rainy day, we can hopefully give them a…

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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Oakland Volunteers Take Animal Rescue In Different Direction Oakland Volunteers Take Animal Rescue In Different Direction Oakland Volunteers Take Animal Rescue In Different Direction
Oakland Volunteers Take Animal Rescue In Different Direction The first to find a home was a dachshund from a high-kill shelter in Harlem, but the group of Bergen, Rockland and Tolland County women who placed him have much more in store for animals in need. Real Dog Rescue was founded last December by five friends who met through their work at Oakland's RBARI and left to take things in a different direction: Robyn Hendrix of Hackensack formerly Teaneck, N.J. Meredith Walsh of Midland Park, N.J. Lisa Esak of Oakland, N.J. Carol Chapman of Tomkins Cove, N.Y. Elizabeth Ingalls, Somers, Conn. "Our mission is to take in every dog that we can, regardl…

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Paramus, NJ
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Bergen Catholic Wrestling Champ Eyes Second State Title Bergen Catholic Wrestling Champ Eyes Second State Title Bergen Catholic Wrestling Champ Eyes Second State Title
Bergen Catholic Wrestling Champ Eyes Second State Title ORADELL, N.J. — Bergen Catholic wrestler Gerard Angelo's opponents usually remain a mystery until he's on the mat. Not this time. The 138-pound state champion peeked at the bracket for the first time going into his third year at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City. "I like to wrestle the same way every time. But I like the way the bracket worked out," said Angelo, a junior, who won his first and only state title his freshman year. Bergen Catholic's wrestling team recently won its 28th consecutive district championship and is going four years strong as New J…

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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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'That Kid's A Star,' Judges Say Of Hasbrouck Heights Teen On The Voice 'That Kid's A Star,' Judges Say Of Hasbrouck Heights Teen On The Voice 'That Kid's A Star,' Judges Say Of Hasbrouck Heights Teen On The Voice
'That Kid's A Star,' Judges Say Of Hasbrouck Heights Teen On The Voice HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Mark Isaiah formerly of Hasbrouck Heights recieved praise from judges on NBC's "The Voice." The Pennsylvania teen grew up singing but never imagined he'd have enough confidence to sing in front of a crowd, his bio on the show's website says. "I can't believe you're not signed already," judge Gwen Stefani told Isaiah, 19, who chose Adam Levine as his coach. Teaneck nurse and cancer survivor Felicia Temple earned herself a spot on Alicia Keys' team earlier this week. After winning a singing contest for Justin Bieber's movie "Never Say Never…

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Paramus, NJ
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Peruvian Chef Makes Paramus Proud Peruvian Chef Makes Paramus Proud Peruvian Chef Makes Paramus Proud
Peruvian Chef Makes Paramus Proud PARAMUS, N.J. — Pauza tilapia with jerk-butter asparagus and calabaza mash was the dish that earned Chef Alan Garcia of Bahama Breeze Paramus the champion of a recent cook-off. Garcia and nine other professionals gathered at Bahama Breeze in King of Prussia where  more than 50 guests sampled and helped score different dishes. The winner was chosen by a panel of local judges, including special guest Bahama Breeze Executive Corporate Chef Peter Olsacher. The chef was raised in Peru and has been cooking for 12 years. He has been with Bahama Breeze for six years. Garcia walked away with the T…

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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Breaking News
Hasbrouck Heights Rejects Mandatory Cat Licensing Hasbrouck Heights Rejects Mandatory Cat Licensing Hasbrouck Heights Rejects Mandatory Cat Licensing
Hasbrouck Heights Rejects Mandatory Cat Licensing HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Cat owners in Hasbrouck Heights are not required to license their felines, NorthJersey.com reports. Council rejected the idea of mandatory licensing Tuesday after months of debate assessing the feral cat population, the story says. The ordinance voted down would’ve required cat owners to register their pets for $12-$15 per year, according to the story. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM.

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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Suicide Awareness: Legacy Bench To Honor Fair Lawn Zoologist Suicide Awareness: Legacy Bench To Honor Fair Lawn Zoologist Suicide Awareness: Legacy Bench To Honor Fair Lawn Zoologist
Suicide Awareness: Legacy Bench To Honor Fair Lawn Zoologist FAIR LAWN, N.J. — It's been almost one year since Fair Lawn's William James Parker II succumbed to suicide at 32 years old. His memory lives on thanks to his sister, Heather Kost, who is raising money to purchase a Legacy Bench in his name at the Bronx Zoo. "This will be a beautiful way to honor Will and also support a great foundation that meant a great deal to my brother," Kost wrote. "Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for any donations to come." Parker, a zoology major, was born in Florida before moving to Ridgewood and then Fair Lawn. The bench would …

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Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcycle Catches Fire On Paramus Highway Motorcycle Catches Fire On Paramus Highway Motorcycle Catches Fire On Paramus Highway
Motorcycle Catches Fire On Paramus Highway PARAMUS, N.J. — A motorcycle caught fire Thursday morning while traveling off of Route 17 onto Fairview Avenue in Paramus. No injuries were reported in the incident, which police said was not a result of a crash. CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
Fair Lawn Boy, 9, Dies After Sudden Battle With Pneumonia Fair Lawn Boy, 9, Dies After Sudden Battle With Pneumonia Fair Lawn Boy, 9, Dies After Sudden Battle With Pneumonia
Fair Lawn Boy, 9, Dies After Sudden Battle With Pneumonia FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Theodore Stell died suddenly after a battle with pneumonia on Feb. 27. He was 9 years old. More than $4,200 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe for Theodore's parents, Frederic and Sonja, and his younger brothers. Funds will go toward funeral arrangements and medical bills.

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Englewood, NJ
Breaking News
Teen Who Sued Father Awarded $4.1M After Tenafly Crash Teen Who Sued Father Awarded $4.1M After Tenafly Crash Teen Who Sued Father Awarded $4.1M After Tenafly Crash
Teen Who Sued Father Awarded $4.1M After Tenafly Crash TENAFLY, N.J. — A teenage girl who suffered permanent spinal inuries after her father blew a Tenafly stop sign was awarded $4.1 million by a Bergen County jury, NJ.com reports. The teen was 14 when her father drove through a stop sign at the corner of Atwood Avenue and North Summit Street, according to the story. She is undergoing surgery to correct pain caused by herniated discs, NJ.com says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY FROM NJ.COM.

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