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Paramus, NJ

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Paramus Vet: Keep Pets Safe On Halloween PARAMUS, N.J. — Pet owners shouldn’t worry about zombies, witches or werewolves this Halloween, because something even more dangerous is out there, a Paramus vet warns. Candy wrappers, glow sticks and knocks on the door could cause potential harm to pets, BluePearl Veterinary Partners says. Those mundane things don’t sound scary, but any of them could send your dog or cat to the emergency room, say experts from the vets said. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to keep a close eye on their dogs and cats this Halloween to keep them healthy. “Keep your pets supervised at all ti…

by Cecilia Levine

10/31/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

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$1M Bail For Mahwah Murderer Tops Bergen County News Last Week BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped news in Bergen County last week: MILLIONS FOR MURDER: An upstate New York man who agreed to commit a murder for hire drove to a Mahwah restaurant to meet what turned out to be an undercover detective, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced Monday. MAHWAH TEEN DIES: A 17-year-old Mahwah High School student was killed after a car he was a passenger in slammed into a tree Saturday night, authorities confirmed Sunday morning. TOO MUCH PIZZA?: Dan Celestina of Demarest hasn't missed pizza night in 95 weeks.…

by Cecilia Levine

10/30/2016

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Photos: Cliffside Park Chiropractor Voted Spookiest Business In Town CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — There's a skeleton in Dr. Joel Angyal's Cliffside Park office — and that's not because he's a chiropractor. The Anderson Avenue physician won the Halloween decoration contest in the borough's business district. There's a graveyard in the back of his office and bloody handprints on the wall... but we think it's just paint. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ALBUM.

by Cecilia Levine

10/29/2016

Hackensack, NJ

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NAACP Honors 'Champion' Hackensack Councilman HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Bergen County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is honoring Hackensack Councilman Dave Sims on Saturday. Sims will receive the “Julian Bond Community Service Award” at a special luncheon at the Venetian Catering Hall in Garfield. “The NAACP is recognizing Councilman Sims for his many years of wonderful service to the children of Hackensack, particularly in the field of youth recreation,” NAACP President Anthony Cureton said. “He is a true champion who has dedicated his career to serving our young people and helping the…

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Hackensack, NJ

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Remembering Superstorm Sandy: Gov. Christie Talks Resiliency In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — Four years ago, Superstorm Sandy was tearing through Hackensack and other parts of New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie stopped in Hackensack Friday in honor of the storm's fourth anniversary at the PSE&G Hackensack Substation. He discussed how New Jersey has increased energy resiliency since the storm. PSE&G announced that — thanks to Christie and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities — it's investing $1.2 billion in making its electric and gas systems even more resilient to superstorms like Sandy. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ALBUM.

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Edgewater Physician Brings Medical Care To Syrian Refugees... Again EDGEWATER, N.J. — Kelly Griffin of Edgewater is devastated that Syrian refugees she treated in June are still living in camps in Greece. But, she said, she's delighted to go back and help. Just four months after returning from her first trip, the mom and physician is planning a November trip and hopes to raise $2,000 on a GoFundMe. Griffin will again be working as a volunteer physician in the camp medical clinics through the Syrian American Medical Society, "SAMS," and donations will go toward medical supplies or non-medical humanitarian needs (think school supplies). Whatever i…

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Teaneck, NJ

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Teaneck Shop Brings Pickles On Sticks To New Locations LEONIA, N.J. — A Leonia family with a penchant for pickles has opened up several new places to purchase their treats. Based on Cedar Lane in Teaneck, Pickelicious owner Robyn Samra recently expanded to: Taco Dive Bar, 55 Hudson Ave. Peekskill, NY Ploch Farms, 148 Grove Street, Clifton NJ Freedom Hill Farm, 115 Grange Road, Otisville, NY The shop, which popularized pickles on sticks and penny candy, has been in business for more than two decades. CLICK HERE for more on Pickelicious.

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Cosmo Magazine: Route 17's Koffeewagon Roasters Is 'Best In New Jersey' HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — If you haven't had a cup of coffee from Koffeewagon Roasters in Hasbrouck Heights, then "Cosmopolitan" is suggesting that you do. With help from Yelpers, magazine named the Route 17 cafe the best in New Jersey, in a recent national ranking of the top coffee stops in every state across the country. "Home to more than just the shore, New Jersey's Koffeewagon Roasters makes amazing cold brew," the article says. "Try is classic, infused with coconut, or infused with nitrogen." CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST.

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

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Important Christmas Operation Underway In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Glen Rock family is already gearing up for the holiday season. The Blind family will be providing hundreds of gifts to children across the U.S. with help from the community. The family asks their friends and neighbors to help provide toys and other presents. After only a day this year, 150 people committed to donating, Blind said. She hopes to fill more than 200 boxes this year. Donations can include: Matchbox cars Yo-yos Stuffed animals Games/puzzles Unused school supplies Basic toiletries CLICK HERE FOR MORE and CLICK HERE to participate.

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Boo! Closter PTO Readies Halloween Fair CLOSTER, N.J. — The Closter PTO is putting the finishing touches on this year's Halloween Fair. The event will be Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Tenakill Middle School, following the Closter Borough Halloween Parade. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for "Hallway of Horror," pumpkin painting, obstacle courses, a spooky bounces and more.

by Cecilia Levine

10/28/2016

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