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Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Father, Daughter Cheer Cancer Patients With 'Purpee' Books
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A purple dragon was born in books written by 9-year-old Brianna Fasano and her dad, Anthony of Ridgewood. The village residents have been sending copies of "Purpee the Purple Dragon" to pediatric cancer patients around the country since August 2014. “The idea is to make [the patients] a little bit happy while they’re in the hospital,” said the elder Fasano, whose bedtime stories for his three children have long featured the colorful creature. After turning some of the stories into books, Brianna and her father contacted hospitals to gauge interest in a reading p…
Paramus, NJ
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: Record-Setting 7 Paramus Wrestlers Head To States
PARAMUS, N.J. — What the Paramus High School wrestlers who qualified for the individual state tournament will face on the mat this weekend can't match what they overcame this season. Concussions, dislocations, tears and broken bones kept the Group 3 runner-up from having a fully-healthy lineup since December, when the team placed 10th at the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament. Kyle Kaiser (4th in 106), Ryan Freeman (6th in 132) and Kyle Cochran (fourth at 160) helped the team make school history in placing at the Beast for the first time. This weekend the team will do it again, with…
Poughkeepsie, NY
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'Hero' Puppy Saves LaGrange Foster Family From Potential Danger
LAGRANGE, N.Y. — A 9-month-old puppy who was rescued by firefighters in the Bronx two weeks ago was the real hero for her LaGrange foster family this week. Jody Fischl was fast asleep at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday night when Ava began barking and barking. The black lab/beagle mix — currently with A Pathway to Hope in North Haledon — was standing “as erect as could possibly be,” Fischl said. The foster mom knew something wasn't right. “I opened the bedroom door and Ava ran right down the hall,” said Fischl of the puppy, who was found running loose in the Bronx two weeks ago. “She stood by our wo…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital Cares For Newborn Squirrels
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Squirrel season came early for the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital. Four infants were delivered to the Franklin Avenue hospital on Tuesday — almost two weeks sooner than last year's first influx. The four baby squirrels have been transferred to Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary in Sparta to be rehabilitated. The hospital was overrun with more than two dozen baby squirrels at the end of last summer (SEE: Baby Squirrels Overrun Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital).
Teaneck, NJ
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New FDU Yeshiva Director Brings Teaneck Students To Devils Game
TEANECK, N.J. — Students from the Fairleigh Dickinson Yeshiva program attended the New Jersey Devils hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on Tuesday evening. The students were accompanied by Program Director Ira Jaskoll of Teaneck, who assumed the position in January. The Devils lost the game 3-1, but the students from the program left with a smile after meeting one of the team's managers. The FDU program offers young, Jewish men the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in business administration in one year's time by transferring Yeshiva credits. Jaskoll hop…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Dead Dogs Recovered From Freezer Of Bergen County Puppy Store Franchise
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three dead dogs were recovered from a freezer of an East Brunswick store that had its remaining 63 puppies taken in by a Tenafly pet rescuer, state SPCA officials said. The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed 267 animal cruelty charges against Vincent LoSacco, 50, the owner of Just Pups, the release says. “Neither myself nor my staff have done what the summons indicate,” said LoSacco told, who owns several Just Pups locations including one on Route 17 in Paramus and Kinderkamack Road in Emerson. Charges against the Route 18 store owner s…
Paramus, NJ
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Color Stress Away At River Edge Library
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — The River Edge Public Library is offering a "Cozy and Calm" coloring session for adults at 1 p.m. on March 4. Detailed pen and ink drawings are waiting to be brought to life with beautiful color at the library. Adults are welcome to drop in the library's meeting room and color for a few minutes of a full hour. Coloring pages, gel pens, color pencils, relaxing music, and hot tea will be provided in the library's community room. Patrons may also bring their own coloring books and art supplies. The River Edge Library is located at 658 Elm Ave.,
Hackensack, NJ
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Jersey Mike's Opens Rochelle Park Location
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Jersey Mike's Subs will be opening its Rochelle Park location at 60 Essex St., on March 16. Founded at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike's sub franchise serves "East Coast-style" subs on the same bread that it did in the '50s at more than 750 locations in the United States, its Facebook page says. CLICK HERE for more.
Northern Valley, NJ
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Old Tappan Seniors Honored Before Defeating Garfield In First
Njisaa
Game
OLD TAPPAN, N.J. —Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan’s senior girls basketball players were recognized at Senior Night on Monday evening. The ceremony was held just before the team defeated Garfield in the first round of the state tournament 61 to 10. Coached by Brian Dunn, seniors recognized include Alexie Piccinich, Ashley Sullivan, Maia Levenshus, Emily Crevani, Kailyn Sytsma, Kelsey McLaughlin, and Ariana Chipolone. The team is set to play Montville at 4 p.m. in Old Tappan.
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Make Salad In A Jar At Bogota Library
BOGOTA, N.J. — In the spirit of a healthy new year, the Bogota Public Library is offering a "Salad in a Jar" workshop on Mon., March 7. The 7 p.m. event will give "chefs" a new, green recipe to bring home to the family. All participants are required to bring one salad ingredient and register ahead of time. Those registered will receive an email or phone call. CLICK HERE for more.
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