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New Jersey Rescue Finds Happy Homes For Just Pups Dogs New Jersey Rescue Finds Happy Homes For Just Pups Dogs New Jersey Rescue Finds Happy Homes For Just Pups Dogs
New Jersey Rescue Finds Happy Homes For Just Pups Dogs EMERSON, N.J. — Melissa Crisostomo wasn't seriously looking for another dog, but she fell in love with a picture on Facebook of one of the surrendered puppies coming out of an Emerson shop owner's closing store. The NJSCPA had just surrendered close to 70 East Hanover Just Pups dogs to local rescues, including Husky House, and among them was a black Morkie who Crisostomo had her eye on.  The family now affectionately calls him Baymax, after 3-year-old Damien's favorite movie. "It's not often you come across an opportunity for a dog like that through a shelter," said Crisostomo, a…
High Wind Warning Sweeps New Jersey High Wind Warning Sweeps New Jersey High Wind Warning Sweeps New Jersey
High Wind Warning Sweeps New Jersey The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning until 11 a.m. in New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania Thursday. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and impact high profile vehicles traveling open high terrain and over bridges, according to the NWS. Some tree limbs or wires are expected to break and cause power outages. Gusts will reach up to 60 miles per hour but are expected to die down by noon.
Leaving Don Bosco Was 'Difficult Decision' For Defensive Coordinator Leaving Don Bosco Was 'Difficult Decision' For Defensive Coordinator Leaving Don Bosco Was 'Difficult Decision' For Defensive Coordinator
Leaving Don Bosco Was 'Difficult Decision' For Defensive Coordinator RAMSEY, N.J. — Don Bosco's Danny Marangi, the defensive coordinator for the football program, announced that he is leaving, NorthJersey.com reports. Two weeks ago, longtime Don Bosco coach Greg Toal was replaced. Marangi led the team to nine state championship titles and two national championship titles. He has been involved for the greater part of the past two decades, as an athlete and coach, and was on the school's first lacrosse team to ever win a playoff game.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM. 
Surrendered 'Just Pups' Dog Reunited With Initial Buyer Surrendered 'Just Pups' Dog Reunited With Initial Buyer Surrendered 'Just Pups' Dog Reunited With Initial Buyer
Surrendered 'Just Pups' Dog Reunited With Initial Buyer EMERSON, N.J. — Tania showed up to Emerson's Vincent LoSacco's East Hanover Just Pups store only to discover that the puppy she had purchased was gone — along with dozens of others. The 24-year-old special education teacher from Jackson spent the next several days scouring the Internet trying to find out where her beloved Cavapoo was and if she was being treated for her cough. Thanks to Lorraine Healy of Husky House, Tania was reunited with her healthy 3-month-old Mia last Saturday. "It was an emotional time," Tania said. I could've looked elsewhere for another dog but I wanted …
Ridgefield Park Aunt Rallies For Nephew Battling Cancer Ridgefield Park Aunt Rallies For Nephew Battling Cancer Ridgefield Park Aunt Rallies For Nephew Battling Cancer
Ridgefield Park Aunt Rallies For Nephew Battling Cancer RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — More than $15,600 had been raised as of Wednesday evening on a GoFundMe page launched by Ridgefield Park's Lisa DelVescovo for her nephew. Grayson, 5, was diagnosed last week with T-cell lymphoma after his parents noticed swelling in his face, which they thought at the time was caused by an allergic reaction, the fundraiser says. Larry Horowitz, Grayson's father, was flooded with gratitude.  "I'm overwhelmed by the concern through texts, voicemails, and from the outpouring of love and support from people in my life and from people I don't even know," he po…
NJ Wrestling Champion, Wayne Student Withdraws From State Tournament NJ Wrestling Champion, Wayne Student Withdraws From State Tournament NJ Wrestling Champion, Wayne Student Withdraws From State Tournament
NJ Wrestling Champion, Wayne Student Withdraws From State Tournament WAYNE, N.J. — All-star 182-pound DePaul wrestler Brandon Kui has withdrawn from this year's NJSIAA state championships in Atlantic City due to lower back problems, NJ.com reports. The reigning state champion also withdrew from a match against Parsippany's Michael Ilic for the same reason, the story says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJ.COM STORY.
Ho-Ho-Kus Mom Committed To Finding Homes For Death Row Dogs Ho-Ho-Kus Mom Committed To Finding Homes For Death Row Dogs Ho-Ho-Kus Mom Committed To Finding Homes For Death Row Dogs
Ho-Ho-Kus Mom Committed To Finding Homes For Death Row Dogs HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — Dana Habernickel Koenig of Ho-Ho-Kus is hoping the dogs on death row in Georgia will strike a chord with someone the way they did with her. The mom of two is seeking fosters, adopters and rescues to take in some of the dogs recovered by the Animal Rescue League of Northwest Georgia from euthanasia at the local shelter. "We have transport, vetting and funding," Koenig said.  But we don't have anywhere for these dogs to go — and it's so sad. Koenig first got involved in animal rescue when she was looking to adopt a dog of her own. She kept in touch with several so…
Play Ball! Cliffside Park Little League Field Gets Boost Play Ball! Cliffside Park Little League Field Gets Boost Play Ball! Cliffside Park Little League Field Gets Boost
Play Ball! Cliffside Park Little League Field Gets Boost CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently authorized a grant to improve the Cliffside Park Little League field. The $154,000 comes from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is targeted and administered by the Bergen County Division of Community Development. The Cliffside Park Little League Field, located at 758 Harvard Place, is utilized by the Cliffside Park/Fairview Baseball Association to host numerous softball and little league baseball games.   Planned improv…
Geese Gassing Comes To End In Edgewater Geese Gassing Comes To End In Edgewater Geese Gassing Comes To End In Edgewater
Geese Gassing Comes To End In Edgewater EDGEWEATER, N.J. — Few geese remain in Edgewater, which is why the borough did not renew its contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its culling program, NJ.com reports. Seven birds were killed last year, a significant decrease from four years ago when 100 were killed, the article says. A petition to stop the gassing of the geese amounted more than 5,000 signatures. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJ.COM STORY.
Bergen, Passaic To See Thunderstorms Roll In, Chance Of Snow Friday Bergen, Passaic To See Thunderstorms Roll In, Chance Of Snow Friday Bergen, Passaic To See Thunderstorms Roll In, Chance Of Snow Friday
Bergen, Passaic To See Thunderstorms Roll In, Chance Of Snow Friday Wednesday will see showers and thunderstorms in Bergen and Passaic counties, mainly before 2 p.m., with a threat of damaging winds, the National Weather Service reported. The high will be near 70 degrees. Gusts could reach as high as 28 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Showers and thunderstorms are likely overnight, again with gusty winds, with a low of 42. Thursday will be mostly sunny, with the temperature falling to around 40 by 9 a.m. It will be breezy, with a west wind of 20 to 24 mph and gusts as high as 44 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low of 28. R…
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