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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Little Ferry Mom Fights For Toddler Battling Cancer... Again LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — Agatha Okumara of Little Ferry never thought she'd have to see her own toddler fight cancer even once. But twice? Only a few months after then-3-year-old "Lil Ryu" was clear of any signs of cancer, the cancer was back — and this time, a more aggressive form in his brain. *** UPDATE: A toy drive for Lil Ryu is under way, thanks to a Westwood mom and her Facebook group. *** "It's a constant struggle," said Okumara, who lost her job during her son's first battle and with it, insurance coverage. Lil Ryu was in the 1% of children to have metastatic ret…

by Cecilia Levine

12/15/2016

Teaneck, NJ

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Teaneck Physician Provides Medical Care To Underserved Globally TEANECK, N.J. — What continues to shake Teaneck physician Ernani Sadural on almost every mission trip he takes is that the underserved people he helps aren't all that different from some of his neighbors. The board-certified general obstetrician-gynecologist launched his organization — Life Is Great (LIG) Global — following the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The organization has since brought medical care to thousands of underserved people. But after the mission trips to Kenya, the Philippines, Sudan, Uganda and Honduras, Sadural wants to bring LIG Global back home. “No country o…

by Cecilia Levine

12/15/2016

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Upper Saddle River Surgeon Boosts Patients' Self-Esteem UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — What sets Upper Saddle River physician Michael Fiorillo apart from others is that most of his patients choose to go under the knife. But that doesn’t make it any easier for the double-board certified cosmetic surgeon. “The day I’m not nervous going into work is the day I’ll retire,” said Fiorillo, who’s operated out of Montvale and just across the town line in Pearl River since 1998. “Whenever you’re taking a knife to somebody’s body… It’s a privilege to be able to do that, but you still get nervous." The West Nyack, N.Y. native intended on becoming a pedi…

by Cecilia Levine

12/14/2016

Paramus, NJ

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Princesses Only! Oradell Organization Fights Child Abuse In NJ ORADELL, N.J. — The Book and Needle Woman’s Club of Oradell is holding a “ Princess Breakfast” in February to aid the Special State Project. New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of GFWC selected "Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey" as the Special State Project for 2016-2018. Its mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect for all New Jersey children. The organization is the only statewide non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms, for all New Jersey children. The event will be on Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, at River Dell Middle School,…

by Cecilia Levine

12/14/2016

Paterson, NJ

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Paterson's Wé McDonald Wins Third Place On 'The Voice' Finale PATERSON, N.J. — It ended on a high note for Paterson's Wé McDonald. The 17-year-old vocalist took home third place on Tuesday night's "The Voice" season finale. McDonald performed a duet of "Love Me Now" with famed singer John Legend.

by Cecilia Levine

12/13/2016

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack's Celso King Appointed Middle School Principal HACKENSACK, N.J — Celso King was appointed Hackensack Middle School Principal at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting. King, formerly the assistant Hackensack High School freshman principal, is replacing Corey Jones. His starting date is to be decided, according to the meeting agenda. The Hackensack native attended HHS and was a football standout.

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12/13/2016

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack Butcher Has 'Nose-To-Tail' Philosophy HACKENSACK, N.J. — Rabbi Avidan Elkin has a meat-cutting philosophy that's equal parts tradition and innovation. The kosher butcher left a five-year term as rabbi of a Fair Lawn community when its temple went under after the 2008 economic crisis. He opened Bisra Meats in Hackensack about a year later at 75 Burlews Ct. “I ended up having the same dilemma that butchers for thousands of years have had,” Elkin said. “I had a big, beautiful piece of meat and nothing to do with it.” The rabbi purchased several books on smoking, salting and curing —and even though they were all for pork produc…

by Cecilia Levine

12/13/2016

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Demarest Dad's Massive Tailgate Raises Funds For Special Needs Community DEMAREST, N.J. — More than $50,000 was raised during a charitable tailgate started years ago by a Demarest dad Mark Goldstein and a group of his friends. Tailgate With A Cause was held at last Sunday's Giants v. Cowboys game, and funds are continuing to flow in. The group of friends, most who hail from Suffern and New York, started out throwing bangers before games years ago, and then grew their massive parties into an act of kindness almost a decade ago. The annual event raises funds for a different charity each year, with funds this year going to Pop.Earth, which focuses on holistic trea…

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12/13/2016

Paramus, NJ

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Paramus State Troopers Honor Founder At West Point PARAMUS, N.J. — A contingent of New Jersey State Troopers including some from Paramus, Oradell and River Edge earlier this month travelled to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to honor the founder of their organization. Dec. 1 marked the 95th anniversary of the first graduating New Jersey State Police class under the leadership of the their first superintendent, Colonel H. Norman Schwarzkopf. The West Point graduate instilled what he learned from the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Army he within his new troopers — who are still taught those same ideals today. The annual visit t…

by Cecilia Levine

12/13/2016

Bergenfield, NJ

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Kimchi Out, Reilly's In: BBQ Comes Back To Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. — A father-son duo will be opening a Bergenfield BBQ joint where Kimchi Smoke used to be. Daniel Reilly and his father, James, are re-doing the West Church Street eatery, and plan on having a soft-opening later this month with a grand opening to follow early next year. "Somehow I mastered Texas BBQ," said the younger Reilly, who began smoking meat at 10 years old. He then moved on to catering for family and friends in 2011. His dad eventually learned the tricks of his trade, just by helping his son. The eatery will offer pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs and …

by Cecilia Levine

12/13/2016

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