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Veteran TV Actor Offers Youth Classes In Glen Rock Veteran TV Actor Offers Youth Classes In Glen Rock Veteran TV Actor Offers Youth Classes In Glen Rock
Veteran TV Actor Offers Youth Classes In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A veteran television actor is providing aspiring performers with an opportunity to strike it big with Actors Technique New York in Glen Rock. Todd Etelson's New York City-based company opened at 175 Rock Road in September. Participants will showcase their work during the final class in front of several New York City television agents, managers and casting directors, founder and owner Etelson said. “You can’t turn on the TV without seeing some of our kids in shows, films and commercials,” said Etelson, who transitioned to acting on programs such as HBO's "Oz" aft…
Report: Teacher Fired For Sex With Student Hired In Paterson Report: Teacher Fired For Sex With Student Hired In Paterson Report: Teacher Fired For Sex With Student Hired In Paterson
Report: Teacher Fired For Sex With Student Hired In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. — A former New York special education teacher that was fired for having oral sex with a male student was hired one week later to work at Don Bosco Technology Academy in Paterson for $62,000 a year, Daily Mail reports. Jinwoo Seong, 36, was teaching at Martin Buren High School in Queens when he grabbed a student's crotch with his own genitals exposed, a Daily Mail story says, citing an eight-page report by investigator Richard Condon. The report said that the teen stroked Seong's genitals, and Seong inappropriately touched several other students, Daily Mail reports. Seong pas…
Reporter Michael J. Feeney Of Teaneck Dies Reporter Michael J. Feeney Of Teaneck Dies Reporter Michael J. Feeney Of Teaneck Dies
Reporter Michael J. Feeney Of Teaneck Dies TEANECK, N.J. — Former president of the New York Association of Black Journalists and Teaneck native Michael J. Feeney died of complications from a staph infection in his kidneys on Sunday at 32 years old, the Daily News reported. Feeney was being treated in Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck since Tuesday, and went into cardiac arrest at 1:15 p.m., the article said.  The former Daily News reporter was slated to begin his "dream job" as an entertainment reporter at CNN.com when he got sick, Daily News said. CLICK HERE for more.
Emerson Couple Celebrates 30 Years Renting Vacation Homes In St. Thomas Emerson Couple Celebrates 30 Years Renting Vacation Homes In St. Thomas Emerson Couple Celebrates 30 Years Renting Vacation Homes In St. Thomas
Emerson Couple Celebrates 30 Years Renting Vacation Homes In St. Thomas EMERSON, N.J. — The transition from being teachers to vacation home-renters in the Caribbean was an effortless one for Rose Tagliareni Rago and Bill Rago of Emerson. The couple first fell in love with St. Thomas on their honeymoon in 1969 and since then knew they eventually wanted to make some sort of investment there. In 1986, the Ragos knew the time was right and purchased Pineapple Village Villas in St. Thomas. “Teachers make wonderful sales people because they’re always selling their subjects to students,” said Rose Rago, who taught in the Closter Public Schools system. “Becoming peopl…
Medical Condition Propels Ridgewood Restaurateur To Offer Healthy Selection Medical Condition Propels Ridgewood Restaurateur To Offer Healthy Selection Medical Condition Propels Ridgewood Restaurateur To Offer Healthy Selection
Medical Condition Propels Ridgewood Restaurateur To Offer Healthy Selection RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — What began as a healthy meal plan in response to a 2011 diagnosis of type II diabetes for Ramsey native George Hauck has become the menu for his new Ridgewood restaurant, The Sensible Fork. Eating a doughnut a day while operating a Dunkin Donuts franchise put him on the fast-track to developing an autoimmune disorder. He had no qualms adopting a healthier lifestyle but quickly became exasperated by the lack of “safe” options when he went out to eat. The Sensible Fork — which opened on Oak Avenue this past December — is changing that for Ridgewood diners, Hauck said. “My …
Ridgewood Arts Council Launches Permanent Village Hall Collection Ridgewood Arts Council Launches Permanent Village Hall Collection Ridgewood Arts Council Launches Permanent Village Hall Collection
Ridgewood Arts Council Launches Permanent Village Hall Collection RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Village officials, artists and residents celebrated the launch of the Ridgewood Arts Council's permanent exhibit in Village Hall on Saturday. Current and former Ridgewood residents, as well as community members who study or work in Ridgewood, were invited to donate a piece of work to the collection. Pieces include an edible "Coral Sea Scape" display of tropical fish by Michael Latour, owner of Latour on East Ridgewood Avenue; a replica of the Ridgewood Train Station by Ronald Herrmann; and dozens more. Hallways, meeting rooms and entryways on each of the five fl…
Montvale Mayor 'Speechless' To Be Honored With Pavilion At DePiero's Farm Montvale Mayor 'Speechless' To Be Honored With Pavilion At DePiero's Farm Montvale Mayor 'Speechless' To Be Honored With Pavilion At DePiero's Farm
Montvale Mayor 'Speechless' To Be Honored With Pavilion At DePiero's Farm MONTVALE, N.J. — Former Montvale Mayor Roger Fyfe will be an honored part of The Shoppes at DePiero Farm. A pavilion being built on the property will be named after him. Fyfe was presented with a plaque — a picture of The Mayor Fyfe Pavilion — at a celebration honoring his devotion to Montvale on Thursday night. Project Developer Peter Hekemian told Fyfe that he was coming in all the way from California because he had an oil rendition of the finished product to give to him. It turned out that wasn't the case at all. The developer was coming in for the announcement of the pavilion. "…
Route 4 Reopens After Early Saturday Morning Gas Leak Route 4 Reopens After Early Saturday Morning Gas Leak Route 4 Reopens After Early Saturday Morning Gas Leak
Route 4 Reopens After Early Saturday Morning Gas Leak PARAMUS, N.J. — A gas leak on Route 4 in Paramus closed both sides of the highway from 2 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. after United Water accidentally struck a gas line while doing construction, authorities said. Route 4 was closed from Spring Valley Road into River Edge, causing congestion on local streets, Deputy Police Chief Rob Guidetti said. Paramus police along with county and state departments set up detours, he added. Forest Avenue was closed from Brookfield Avenue to Shepard Way, Guidetti said. Route 4 has been reopened.
Raccoon That Attacked Elmwood Park Boy Tests Positive For Rabies Raccoon That Attacked Elmwood Park Boy Tests Positive For Rabies Raccoon That Attacked Elmwood Park Boy Tests Positive For Rabies
Raccoon That Attacked Elmwood Park Boy Tests Positive For Rabies ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A raccoon that attacked a 6-year-old Aryan Gavali of Elmwood Park boy walking to school on Wednesday morning tested positive for rabies, WABC reported. The Gavali family released the test results to Eyewitness News on Friday morning, WABC said. Gavali's mother was walking him to Sixteenth Avenue Elementary School when a large raccoon came running across the street, jumped on his back and began biting and scratching his face, Police Chief Michael Foligno told Daily Voice. A neighbor — hearing the mother's screams— ran out, grabbed a painter's pole and knocked the raccoo…
Ridgewood Ranked Among Safest Places To Live In New Jersey Ridgewood Ranked Among Safest Places To Live In New Jersey Ridgewood Ranked Among Safest Places To Live In New Jersey
Ridgewood Ranked Among Safest Places To Live In New Jersey BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Several municipalities in Bergen County were included on creditdonkey.com's list of "Safest Cities in New Jersey 2016." The study focused on municipalities with 10,000 residents or more, creditdonkey.com said. Key indicators of safe cities include: Number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents Number of robberies per 1,000 residents (with special attention to robbery and burglary) Number of property crimes per 1,000 residents Number of burglaries per 1,000 residents (special attention to robbery and burglary) Below are the municipalities in Bergen County tha…
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