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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Teams Ready For Ridgefield Park, Leonia Multiple Sclerosis Walk
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Hundreds of people will come together for Walk MS: Ridgefield Park 2016 on Sunday, April 17 in Overpeck Park. The 3-mile walk beginning in Leonia at 10 a.m. will raise money to drive groundbreaking research and provide life-changing programs for people battling multiple sclerosis, the website says. Last year, Walk MS: Ridgefield Park raised more than $240,000. CLICK HERE for more.
Paramus, NJ
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River Edge's Habitat Bergen Youth Earn Matching Grants
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — Habitat for Humanity’s Youth United students representing various schools have been selected as the recipients of a $5,000 matching grants from State Farm in support of their construction and fundraising efforts to create affordable housing throughout Bergen County. Youth United mobilizes young people to fully fund and build a house with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, a press release says. “We couldn’t be more thankful to State Farm for giving us this opportunity for the second year in a row,” YU Habitat Bergen President Blu Frankel said. “As a result of th…
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Northern Highlands Grad, Rutgers Grappler Qualifies For NCAA Championships
NORTHERN HIGHLANDS, N.J. — Former Northern Highlands grappler Nick Gravina is making his NCAA championship debut this year, NJ.com reports. The Rutgers’ redshirt sophomore (21-9) qualified with a fourth place finish at the Big Ten Championships at University of Iowa last weekend, NJ.com says. CLICK HERE for more.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Author Tells Soviet Tales On Television
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Growing up in a totalitarian society inspired immigrant author Elena Gorokhova to compile her memories into a memoir titled "A Mountain of Crumbs." The village resident will tell stories about her childhood in Soviet Russia and her 1980 journey to the United States on Friday, April 4 on WJLP. Gorokhova was raised in Leningrad, Russia, and shielded by the media from anything outside of the Soviet Union. “The truth was that there was nothing available about the West in the Soviet media," said Gorokhova, whose mother was a surgeon on the front lines of World W…
Hackensack, NJ
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West Milford Couple Brings Themed 'Escape Rooms' To Hackensack
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Danielle and Jeff Sherfer will be the first to tell you that you have to use your brain. The West Milford couple’s themed Escape NJ rooms — located inside of the Kids Rule building on Main Street in Hackensack — are locked and loaded with puzzles, Ouija boards and challenges. Each team has one hour to follow and unlock the clues provided by a proctor to get out. The family-fun escape was something that the Shersers — who became hooked about a year ago — felt North Jersey locals would appreciate. “They’re just fun,” Jeff Sherfer said. “We really enjoyed them and there was…
Englewood, NJ
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Tenafly Mother, Doctor Delivers Medicine With Artistic Edge
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A doctor donning a white lab coat and Apple watch draws her weapon: a loaded syringe ready for injection. This image and many more are part and parcel of Englewood Hospital Dr. Dana Corriel’s new social media endeavor. The Tenafly mother is on a mission to deliver medicine with a modern edge by launching corresponding Facebook page and Instagram account on a whim at the end of January. "While in the office, my role is more professional by nature," said Corriel, who trained at Albert Einstein in the field of internal medicine. "On the outside, I can play aro…
Teaneck, NJ
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Kosher Asian-Fusion Taqueria Opens In Teaneck
TEANECK, N.J. — Township resident David Berlin has opened his Asian-fusion taqueria, Salsa Metsuyan, next to Sushi Metsuyan on W. Englewood Avenue. Berlin and his friend, Bernard Benlevi, raised the stakes for kosher eateries in New York City when they opened Sushi Metsuyan in 1995. They brought the restaurant to Teaneck five years later -- and now, the addition of Salsa Metsuyan at 192 West Englewood Ave. is their dream come true. “It’s a sushi chef’s hand with a salsa theme,” Berlin said. “We’re going to have all the stuff we’ve dreamed of having.” Head Chef Joe Liu will prepare persona…
Englewood, NJ
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Burgerwood Returns To Englewood, Offers Week Long Discount
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Four years after closing its Palisades Avenue location, Burgerwood has opened another shop — this time on North Van Brunt Street in Englewood. The the bar and grille is offering a 20% discount on all orders through March 12, according to a flyer. Executive chef Alexander Diaz — formerly of P.J. Clarke's in Long Island — also cooks for Bistro Capri next door. Burgerwood is located at 22 N. Van Brunt St., in Englewood. CLICK HERE for more.
Paterson, NJ
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Hawthorne Makeup Artist Makes Moms' Lives Matter
HAWTHORNE, N.J. — The guilt of going to work with a newborn baby at home is something that still haunts Mary Mustakas 13 years later. From the moment she closed the front door behind her until she pulled into her driveway after work, the Maywood makeup artist feared she’d miss a milestone. Keeping food on the table came first, however. Determined to give new moms an opportunity that she never had, Mustakas has organized a “Mompreneurial Expo” in partnership with South Bergen Macaroni Kid and Babies “R” Us launch in Paramus on Saturday. The noon-to-3 p.m. event will feature several home-b…
Englewood, NJ
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Tenafly Instructor Fuses Fitness, Dance
TENAFLY, N.J. — Odelia Shargian is bringing a spiritual fitness class set to world music in Tenafly. She describes it as the "yoga of dance." "Unlike any other dance or fitness class, it's not about technique," Shargian told Daily Voice. "But rather dancing from the inside and out while reaping physical and emotional benefits on the way." Among the many benefits of the class are increased creativity, stress relief and physical strength, the instructor said. Free trial classes are currently being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 9:3…
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