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Englewood, NJ
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Tenafly Students Raise $300 For Paramus Care Plus
TENAFLY, N.J. — The Tenafly High School IMPACT Club raised $300 for Care Plus Paramus. Five student ambassadors delivered the check to the non-profit organization which provides comprehensive, recovery-focused integrated primary and mental health care and substance abuse rehabilitation services. The money was raised during Project Semi-Colon, an effort to raise awareness of mental health issues amongst teenagers and define available resources to those in need.
Northern Valley, NJ
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Rockleigh Grandmother, 92, Votes In Every Election Since FDR
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — Nancy Halpert of Rockleigh's Jewish Home sent in her Democratic primary ballot weeks ago. Getting a jump-start is nothing new for the grandmother of nine, formerly of New Canaan, Conn., who has voted in every single election since Franklin Delano Roosevelt. All residents at the Jewish Home Family’s facilities, which include the Jewish Home at Rockleigh and the Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale, are encouraged to vote and given all the necessary assistance to exercise their right to be heard, officials said. Halpert's streak continues.
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Westwood Baseball Player, 15, Changes Game For Troops
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Westwood High School baseball team could have a new tradition on its hands — at least for another few years. After neatly packaging their uniforms for next season’s players, the Cardinals joined freshman Billy Cook, 15, in signing his 7,000th baseball — donated by Head Coach Kris Izzo — for troops overseas. Monday's signing served as the Cardinals' final minutes together this season. “It was a really cool moment,” Cook said. “This was my first year playing high school baseball so for me it was almost an honor.” Cook started writing notes of encouragement on…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Ridgefield Park 'Steps Out' To Cure Scleroderma
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — The Ridgefield Park Walk to cure scleroderma will be at Overpeck Park on Sunday, June 19. Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases, according to the Scleroderma Foundation. Th walk is approximately 1 mile. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Anyone who raises $250 will receive one free gift per registrant or family.
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Queen Of Peace Alumni Seek $1 Million To Save North Arlington School
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — The Queen of Peace High School Alumni Association is on a mission to raise $1 million by June 30 to ensure that its North Arlington alma mater will remain open for the 2016-17 academic year. The independent organization consisting of QPHS alumni had raised more than $144,800 as of Monday evening on a GoFundMe page. The school’s newly-installed administration has reduced next year's school deficit by 50 percent through responsible budget reductions and improving efficiencies, the page says. A 3 to 5 year plan be installed to eliminate any structural deficits, introd…
Englewood, NJ
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Heats Up Englewood Store
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has opened its eighth New Jersey location along Route 4 in Englewood. "North Jersey residents appreciate great pizza,” Founder and CEO Anthony Bruno said. “Our brand has been a tremendous success and we look forward to bringing our award-winning Italian specialties to Englewood.” The store features a full bar and is located at 10 Sterling Blvd. Hours of operation for the Englewood location will be from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. CLICK HERE for more.
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Oakland Rescue Seeks Fosters For 12 Dogs From Jersey Shore Hoarding Case
OAKLAND, N.J. — Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland is expanding its foster program to help dogs rescued from a Jersey Shore home in what authorities called "an extreme hoarding situation." The shelter says it took in 12 "adorable, but scared dogs" from the Howell home. Two were treated at Oradell Animal Hospital. The foster program helps Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refugetake in and care for more dogs and cats. Click here to fill out the foster application. Email RBARI's volunteer manager for more information.
Ridgewood, NJ
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NJ Lawmakers Hope To Boost Safeguards For Special Needs Youngsters
State authorities will more closely monitor public and private providers of care for young people with disabilities in New Jersey if a proposed bill becomes law. A-3386 provides protection for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21 who have been subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation and are receiving services from the Division of Children’s System of Care (CSOC) in the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Current law "fails to provide statutory provisions for our most vulnerable residents,” state Rep. Gary Schaer (Bergen, Passaic) Schaer said Monday mo…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Ramsey Farmers' Market Reopens Sunday
RAMSEY, N.J. — The Ramsey Farmers' Market's grand-reopening has been rescheduled to Sunday after thunderstorms cancelled last weekend's launch. The market is located at the Main Street Train Station. Various vendors and farmers at the market accept SNAP benefits for eligible purchases, using the EBT card, or participate in WIC and Senior Certificate programs. Info is also available at the main market booth. The Ramsey Farmers' Market also encourages paying it forward, so to share with those less fortunate, bring nonperishable foodstuffs for Center For Food Action, a nonprofit food pantry i…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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: Emerson Scout, 14, Troop's Youngest To Achieve Eagle Rank
EMERSON, N.J. — State officials and Emerson residents alike gathered in Emerson junior/senior high school for a special Court of Honor ceremony on behalf of Troop 67's youngest member to become an eagle scout Sunday. Josh Salles, 14, renovated the multipurpose room of Wyckoff's Eastern Christian Children's Retreat — a residential facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The scout began his project last summer and completed it in December. "It wasn't a question of where he wanted to do [his project], just a question of what he wanted to do," said Kim S…
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