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Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack's Black Rebel Burger Shuts Its Doors
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Black Rebel Burger in Hackensack has shut its doors. The restaurant closed its Wood-Ridge location last spring and opened on Essex Street. The burger joint had a sign hanging outside on Wednesday saying it's permanently closed. The sign thanked owners for business and apologized for the inconvenience.
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Grab 'Bareburger' In Closter Plaza
CLOSTER, N.J. — The wait is over in Closter: Bareburger is officially open. The restaurant is the latest to join several other storefronts in Closter Plaza, which welcomed Bluemurcery last month. Bareburger specializes in locally-sourced, organic and sustainable food, according to its website. It offers a little something for everyone, including salads, sweets and of course, burgers. CLICK HERE FOR THE BAREBURGER FACEBOOK PAGE.
Paterson, NJ
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Bad Boys, Bad Boys: Watch Paterson Police Officer On 'Cops'
PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson police officer recently had his big break on Spike TV's "Cops." Patrolman Timothy Tabor responds to a "shots fired" call and assists with locating a fleeing suspect. Tabor, along with the K-9 unit, then searches the brush where the suspect was reportedly last seen. "A person matching the description is spotted soaking wet laying down near the river’s edge and claims to be there because of instinct," the clip's description says. "He is placed in cuffs and charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest." Filming had t…
West Milford, NJ
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West Milford Barber Doesn't Need Opiates To Fight Fibrodysplasia
WEST MILFORD, N.J. — Christine Modica of West Milford can tell when it's going to rain hours before the clouds come. She feels the pressure mounting in her sinuses, leading to a headache so bad she needs to lie down in a quiet room. It's a talent that 30-year-old Modica could live without, as it's caused by surgery she had 21 years ago to remove part of her skull affected by a rare bone-softening disease. Modica is one in 34,000 people diagnosed with fibrodysplasia, which causes growths or lesions in one or more bones of the human body. The side effects can be debilitating, and there are …
Paramus, NJ
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It's A Bird, It's A Plane It's... A Drone Over Paramus?
PARAMUS, N.J. — Bergen Community College in Paramus received approval from the federal government to launch an informational session on drone courses. The two-part drone class offers students a path to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remote pilot’s license, a requirement to operate an unmanned aerial system (drone). In 2016, the FAA granted Bergen Community College clearance to operate drones on campus, making it one of only three community colleges to receive such an exemption from the federal government, according to a press release. Taught by instructor Scott Strimple, a United…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Hungry Peddler Patrons Sad To See Longtime Cresskill Location Go
CRESSKILL, N.J. — The Hungry Peddler's longtime Cresskill location holds a special place in Valerie Smith Barber's heart. The Knickerbocker Road bar and restaurant is where she met her husband in 1989. They were married until he passed away in 2012. The joint recently shut its doors at that location, NorthJersey.com reports, and Barber of Dumont is sad to see it go. But she will always carry the memories she made. "We had such a crew that hung up there," Barber said. "Many laughs made, lots of friends even until this past weekend. "I'm very sad." Hungry Peddler o…
Bergenfield, NJ
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New Milford Friends Stitch Simple Message: Surpass The Limit
NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Three friends from New Milford know there's more to life than looking good. It's about feeling good. Feeling confident. Being the best you can be. For Adam Fatouh, Christian DeCastro and Christopher Whittaker, it's about surpassing the limit. The three 21-year-olds named their clothing line just that: "Surpass The Limit Apparel (STLA)." "The goal is to surround the brand with people who not only believe in the message, but represent its true roots in their everyday life," said Fatouh, who is studying exercise science at Montclair State University. …
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Hey Bergen County, Should Super Bowl Monday Be Holiday?
Wyckoff's own Chris Hogan of the New England Patriots being in this Super Bowl LI is reason enough to celebrate in Bergen County, and Wayne Hills' Greg Olsen gives Passaic reason to cheer... but should the Monday after game day be a national holiday? Heinz launched a petition to make Super Bowl Monday a national holiday, reporting that more than 16 million people call in sick or simply don't show altogether. Productivity has plummeted causing the U.S. to lose an average of $1 billion, the company says. So, what say you? The New England Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons on Feb. 5 at 6…
Teaneck, NJ
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Teaneck Mom Donates Thousands Of School Supplies To Local Teachers
TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck mom is on a mission of her own to "Make America Great Again," starting in the schools. Jahaira Ortiz Olowe recently donated thousands of school supplies she collected through an exercise challenge to teachers in Clifton, Englewood, Paterson and the Bronx. Back in October, Olowe, a Zumba Fitness instructor in Hackensack, launched "Exercise to Educate," a social media campaign in which her friends challenged her to different fitness exercises. If she completed them, the challenger would have to donate school supplies. Olowe figured she'd gather…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Is It Hot In Here? Ridgewood Firefighters Are Cooking Up A Storm
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Firefighters are bringing the heat at Ridgewood's HealthBarn USA. The Village of Ridgewood Fire Department partnered with HealthBarn USA to boost nutrition literacy and to cook heart-healthy variations of some firehouse favorites. Registered dietitian and HealthBarn USA founder Stacey Antine is educating the local heroes on how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious meals from her book, "Appetite for Life." The 35 firefighters gathered in the HealthBarn kitchen three times already, and will join Antine again on Feb. 16, 28 and March 3. “We are excited about …
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