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Hackensack, NJ

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Old Hackensack Warehouse Becoming Loft Apartments HACKENSACK, N.J. — An old Hackensack warehouse will soon be transformed into a loft-style apartment building, NorthJersey.com reports. Hackensack's Minotaur Management purchased the Mercer Street building for $1.275 million — its first New Jersey investment, the article says. The project, run by Minotaur CEO Eli Davidovics of Teaneck, will take approximately too years, but it's still too early to determine how much it will cost, NorthJersey.com reports. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.

by Cecilia Levine

01/20/2017

Pascack Valley, NJ

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Park Ridge Lawyer Helps Teens With Special Needs Put 'Best Foot Forward' MONTVALE, N.J. — A teen with developmental delays needed verbal cueing as he greeted attorney Raymond Falcon on the first day of his internship at Montvale's Falcon & Singer P.C. three years ago. Eight months later, he stuck out his hand, looked Falcon in the eyes and — all on his own — shook his hand The teen was among three interns in Best Foot Forward — a Rotary District 7490 job-sampling initiative that Falcon devised for Bergen, Passaic and Hudson County students with special needs. The initiative connects schools with high-functioning students with disabilities to Rotary Club bu…

by Cecilia Levine

01/20/2017

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Ramsey Residents Say 'No' To Proposed Indoor Shooting Range RAMSEY, N.J. — Carrie Rapp lives only 200 feet from the site of a proposed indoor shooting range in Ramsey. She's worried that if the Spring Street facility is approved, the safety of her three kids' health will be compromised. She's concerned that her decreasing property value will continue to drop, despite the recent $3,000 tax spike. Rapp is concerned for the future of her safe, small town — and it seems she's not the only one. More than 600 people had signed a petition against the proposed eatery and gun club as of Thursday afternoon. Almost 160 had joined a Facebook group, too. Penns…

by Cecilia Levine

01/19/2017

Hackensack, NJ

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Magazine Praising Hackensack Model For 'Epic Twitter Clapback' On Sexism HACKENSACK, N.J. — Curve model and Hackensack High graduate Barbie Ferreira's Twitter response to a Canadian comedian's video is earning her praise from "Teen Vogue" and the body positive community. Writer Gavin McInnes recently produced a video titled "BuzzFeed's 'Plus Size Fashion' video is cruel and stupid. Ferreira, who has been working to promote body positivity in recent ad campaigns, is being praised in "Teen Vogue" for her responses to McInnes on Twitter. "There's only so much misconception n bullying I can witness without literally stating the obvious…

by Cecilia Levine

01/19/2017

Paramus, NJ

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River Edge Kids Care For Single 'Superhero' Mom Battling Cancer RIVER EDGE, N.J. — Up until last month, Val Purciello's four River Edge children could've sworn she was invincible. For years, they watched her get up at 5 a.m. to open the childcare center at Retro Fitness Hackensack, and then come home at 7 a.m. to get ready for her full-time job as a teacher in Paterson. But things haven't been the same around the house for the Purciello kids lately. Their "superhero" mother, 57, was diagnosed with cancer in December. "You have your hero, and nothing can bring them down," said Steven Purciello, 26, a Lyndhurst native. "But then…

by Cecilia Levine

01/19/2017

Paramus, NJ

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Former Paramus State Champ Suriano Facing Toughest College Competition PARAMUS, N.J. — Bergen Catholic graduate and Penn State grappler Nick Suriano has only been taken down once this season. Losing isn't something he's used to. Last year he finished off his high school career undefeated as four-time state champion in New Jersey. And the greatest challenge is still ahead, as on Friday, Suriano will face the top wrestler in the league. "I train to win," the athlete told Daily Voice earlier this year. Suriano will take on University of Iowa's Thomas Gilman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The event airs live at 9 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.

by Cecilia Levine

01/18/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Wayne Hills Soccer Stand Out Kicks Off Career With Orlando Pride WAYNE, N.J. — Nickolette Driesse is making Wayne proud. The Wayne Hills graduate has been selected 32nd overall in the fourth round of the 2017 National Women’s Soccer League Draft by Orlando Pride. Driesse, a midfielder, was the top player in North Jersey, leading the Patriots to two Passaic County Tournament championship finals. In college, she served as the captain of the Penn State Women's Soccer Team and started all 21 matches for the Nittany Lions last year.

by Cecilia Levine

01/18/2017

Bergenfield, NJ

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Bergenfield Quadriplegic Stands Strong 17 Years After Freak Accident BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Lauren LaPorta of Bergenfield isn't even on the treadmill and she's already shaking. The 28-year-old had just hoisted herself out of her motorized wheelchair and — ever so slowly — climbed the stairs up to the second level of Retro Fitness Hackensack. All that was left for her to do was step onto the machine. "I don't know what's wrong with me today," said LaPorta, several minutes into her second failed attempt at stepping onto the belt. Her legs are quivering. Her back is hunched. She doesn't know if she's going to make it onto the treadmill this time. REL…

by Cecilia Levine

01/18/2017

Englewood, NJ

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Elevated Levels Of Lead Discovered In Englewood Hospital Water System ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Recent tests indicated that lead in Englewood Hospital and Medical Center's drinking water greatly exceeded federal standards, NorthJersey.com reports. The hospital has switched to bottled and tank water throughout the eight buildings on campus, the article says. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection last week alerted the hospital to the elevated levels, NorthJersey.com reports. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

by Cecilia Levine

01/17/2017

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Closter Pastry Chef's Cookbook Caters To Kids With Special Needs CLOSTER, N.J. — The kitchen truly is the center of home for Closter’s Ally Nathaniel. The pastry chef-turned-author’s latest book, “My Playful Kitchen,” is a cookbook for kids and their parents or caregivers. “The purpose is to help parents and their kids bond and create better relationships,” said Nathaniel, a mom of three. She has been teaching cooking classes for several years in Englewood, Tenafly, Closter and Cresskill schools. Nathaniel compiled the recipes and researched food-related facts to make “My Playful Kitchen," intended for 2- to 9-year-old children. It also helps kids…

by Cecilia Levine

01/17/2017

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