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Upper Saddle River Haunted House Tops Bergen County News Last Week Upper Saddle River Haunted House Tops Bergen County News Last Week Upper Saddle River Haunted House Tops Bergen County News Last Week
Upper Saddle River Haunted House Tops Bergen County News Last Week BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Bergen County news last week. HAUNTED HOUSE: Just as Deena Campanelli is wrapping up breast cancer treatment, the Upper Saddle River community turned out to help her husband, Rob, and twin boys decorate their house for Halloween — a longstanding tradition in the family. Daily Voice broke the story first, but CBS News and People Magazine featured the Carlough Road family soon after. SEX SLAVES: South Hackensack police rescued three underage girls from sexual slavery at a Route 46 motel, leading to the arrests of a Paterson w…
Paterson Woman's Sex Slavery Ring Tops Passaic County News Last Week Paterson Woman's Sex Slavery Ring Tops Passaic County News Last Week Paterson Woman's Sex Slavery Ring Tops Passaic County News Last Week
Paterson Woman's Sex Slavery Ring Tops Passaic County News Last Week PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Passaic County news last week: SEX SLAVES: South Hackensack police rescued three underage girls from sexual slavery at a Route 46 motel, leading to the arrests of a Paterson woman and three alleged accomplices from Long Island, authorities said Wednesday. CREEPY NEIGHBORS: Gina and Rich Martorana started planning for Halloween in May. The Wayne couple, known for its Christmas decoration-covered lawn in December, do a similar extravaganza come October for Halloween. STOLEN CIGS: Using a hidden employees' key, five teens st…
Will Paramus Catholic Lawsuit Proceed? Superior Court Judge Rules Next Week Will Paramus Catholic Lawsuit Proceed? Superior Court Judge Rules Next Week Will Paramus Catholic Lawsuit Proceed? Superior Court Judge Rules Next Week
Will Paramus Catholic Lawsuit Proceed? Superior Court Judge Rules Next Week PARAMUS, N.J. — If Paramus Catholic officials have their way, a Superior Court Judge early next week will dismiss the discrimination lawsuit filed against the high school by one of its former deans. Kate Drumgoole, 33 of Bogota, filed a lawsuit against the high school for being fired in January because she is in a same-sex marriage. Students wrote a letter to school administrators expressing devastation and disappointment over Drumgoole's termination. CICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM.
Upper Saddle River Family Going Viral Uses Fame To Say 'Thank You' Upper Saddle River Family Going Viral Uses Fame To Say 'Thank You' Upper Saddle River Family Going Viral Uses Fame To Say 'Thank You'
Upper Saddle River Family Going Viral Uses Fame To Say 'Thank You' UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — An Upper Saddle River family is in the spotlight after a Daily Voice story on their Halloween-themed home gained national attention. But all Rob, Deena, and twins Aiden and Kyle see is an opportunity to thank those who have helped them through the year — Deena's second bout of breast cancer. "I think between Daily Voice, People Magazine and CBS we thanked everyone," Rob said. "But how do you thank everyone?" Deena added. Last year, dozens turned out to help the family decorate. This year, they did it themselves — but friends say they would've…
Breast Cancer Nothing To 'Shake Off' For Hackensack Gym Breast Cancer Nothing To 'Shake Off' For Hackensack Gym Breast Cancer Nothing To 'Shake Off' For Hackensack Gym
Breast Cancer Nothing To 'Shake Off' For Hackensack Gym HACKENSACK, N.J. — Dana Calamita hasn't been touched by breast cancer, but the cause has touched her — and that's reason enough for the Hackensack gym manager to do something. "I just want to give back to people," said Calamita of Wayne. For the third year in a row, Calamita — a Bergenfield native — has organized Retro Fitness Hackensack's Breast Cancer Awareness Zumbathon happening Sunday. "If there's something I can do to bring us together, then this is it." The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Retro Fitness. Tickets are $15 and the event is open to nonmembers…
PHOTOS: All Aboard Virtual Tour Of Closter Whole Foods PHOTOS: All Aboard Virtual Tour Of Closter Whole Foods PHOTOS: All Aboard Virtual Tour Of Closter Whole Foods
Photos: All Aboard Virtual Tour Of Closter Whole Foods CLOSTER, N.J. — Only one more week left until Whole Foods will open in Closter Plaza. The 41,000-square-foot store is still under construction but will be completed by opening day Wednesday, Oct. 19. The  store is home to New Jersey's 16th Whole Foods Market store, and fourth in Bergen County. Whole Foods Market Closter will be offering many delicious, high-quality, local offerings, including first-to-market innovations.
Maywood Model To Bullying Victims: 'I Promise, You Will Make It' Maywood Model To Bullying Victims: 'I Promise, You Will Make It' Maywood Model To Bullying Victims: 'I Promise, You Will Make It'
Maywood Model To Bullying Victims: 'I Promise, You Will Make It' MAYWOOD, N.J. — Rebecca Ruber of Maywood doesn’t do it for the fame or the fortune. She doesn’t seek attention and she’s not after the praise. All Ruber wants is a platform to put bullying to bed — once and for all. “In middle school I was bullied for my looks,” said the 20-year-old actress, model and vocalist. “I had glasses, braces and greasy bangs. I didn’t have the best fashion sense and my parents couldn’t afford the Juicy Couture track suits or expensive clothing. “But I was confident in who I was.” Her passion for acting was a large part of that. She started in middle school on Y…
Smooth Road Ahead In Harrington Park Smooth Road Ahead In Harrington Park Smooth Road Ahead In Harrington Park
Smooth Road Ahead In Harrington Park HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — PSE&G is working to upgrade gas facilities along Harriet Avenue in Harrington Park. Almost 1.5 miles of aging cast-iron gas pipes will be replaced with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping, ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the gas system well into the future. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., with the potential for Saturday work.  The gas main replacement portion of the work is expected to be complete in December. The paving and street restoration is expected to be completed in the spring of 2017. C…
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Jazz Musician, Trio Take Emerson EMERSON, N.J. — The Nelson Riveros Trio will perform in at Ranchero Cantina Emerson on Oct. 23. The band will play live jazz music from noon to 3 p.m. during the Sunday Brunch Buffet. Food selections include morning favorites such as bacon, sausage, French toast and huevos rancheros, as well as a made-to-order omelet and waffle stations. CLICK HERE for the full story on Nelson Riveros.
Pups Rescued From Louisiana Flood Featured At Tenafly 'Woofstock' Pups Rescued From Louisiana Flood Featured At Tenafly 'Woofstock' Pups Rescued From Louisiana Flood Featured At Tenafly 'Woofstock'
Pups Rescued From Louisiana Flood Featured At Tenafly 'Woofstock' TENAFLY, N.J. — Dozens of animals that PetResQ's Robyn Urman rescued from this summer's Louisiana flood still need homes. Urman is hoping that her annual event, "Woofstock," will help place them. "The animals that survived this deserve to live," said Urman, who this summer headed south to help evacuate the shelters. The event is on Sunday, October 16 (no rain date) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park in Tenafly.
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