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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Fair Lawn Community Makes Signs Rallying For Handyman, Longtime Resident
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Longtime Fair Lawn resident Mike Allen has been waiting outside of The Labyrinth on Rosalie Avenue to greet his daughter in law, Trisha Allen, and his grandchildren — who attend Warren Point Elementary School, across the street — almost every day for a year on Thursday. When he was admitted to the hospital last month for pain in his hip that escalated to a blood infection and stroke, signs on the Labyrinth’s lawn encouraging the community to “Pray For Mike” took his place. “It was very touching when I saw [the signs] to see how many people actually care,” said Trisha Allen…
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County Mall Tows Dozens Of Employee Cars
PARAMUS, N.J. — Forty-eight employees of the Garden State Plaza had their cars towed by Westfield Corp. last week from a lot that some had been parking in for years, ABC7 reported. The mall manager said the lot was for customers only, but there were no signs to prove that, ABC7 said. "New Jersey's Predatory Towing Act makes it against the law to tow off private property unless signs are posted," the article says. "Westfield had NO signs warning employees they could be towed, and the new signs it put up... are too small —3 feet by 3 feet is the law. These are only 12' by 18.…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Breaking News
Paramus Mall Tows Dozens Of Employee Cars
PARAMUS, N.J. — Forty-eight employees of the Garden State Plaza had their cars towed by Westfield Corp. last week from a lot that some had been parking in for years, ABC7 reported. The mall manager said the lot was for customers only, but there were no signs to prove that, ABC7 said. "New Jersey's Predatory Towing Act makes it against the law to tow off private property unless signs are posted," the article says. "Westfield had NO signs warning employees they could be towed, and the new signs it put up... are too small —3 feet by 3 feet is the law. These are only 12' by 18.…
Teaneck, NJ
Breaking News
Teaneck Firefighters, Santa Bring Holiday Cheer To Holy Name Medical Center
TEANECK, N.J. — Children at Holy Name Medical Center got a special visit from Teaneck Fire Department Firefighter Union members and Santa Claus himself. The firefighters — of FMBA 42 and 242 — delivered toys to the pediatric patients and other children in town who may not have had a visit from Santa last Thursday. "Santa and our members were met with overwhelming appreciation from the parents and excitement and joy from the boys and girls," FMBA Local 42 State Delegate Brian Taylor told Daily Voice. CLICK HERE for more.
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Your Community
Fair Lawn Brings Single Mom With Cancer Magical Christmas Surprise
FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Bernadette Vargas opened her front door Tuesday night to a Christmastime escape from her battle with breast cancer. The speechless single mom — who was in the middle of baking cupcakes — sobbed with joy as emergency vehicles with sirens wailing and lights flashing pulled up and dozens of well-wishers rushed to her door. Carolers sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" as the visitors came in, one by one, led by Detective David "Santa" Boone. There were police officers, borough employees and high school students, many of whom have participated in the ann…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Moonachie Native Among 800 U.S. Students To Receive Study Abroad Grant
MOONACHIE, N.J. — Moonachie native Elie Tanous, a business student at Bergen Community College, has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in China during the spring 2016 academic term, Bergen.edu reported. Tanous is the seventh Bergen County student to receive the award since 2011. He is one of approximately 800 undergraduate students chosen across the U.S. to receive the award, according to the U.S. Department of State. “Studying abroad will give me more opportunities and a more accurate approach to business,” Tanous told Berge…
Northern Valley, NJ
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Cresskill Teacher Returns The Gift Of Running For Christmas
CRESSKILL, N.J. — A Cresskill High School photography teacher is giving the gift of running to novice and elite runners for Christmas. Jason Timochko, of Haworth, is encouraging everyone to join him and members of the Northern Valley Running Group for an 5.5-mile loop beginning at 8 a.m. at the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Station in Alpine. "It's about spending time with people," said Timochko, who's built family of running buddies since picking up the sport to get in shape in 2012. Timochko has continued to hone his skills and came in first place at the 2014 Haworth 5K …
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Waldwick Baseball Coach Develops Fitness-Tracking App, Strengthens Team
WALDWICK, N.J. — Five to 10 minutes of muscle-building exercises a day is all Waldwick baseball coach Patrick Mulkeen is asking of his young players. Instead of competing against the technology that prevents athletes' workouts, the youth travel and agility instructor is working with it. Mulkeen, 25, is developing a fitness-tracking app for smartphones that he hopes will double the effectiveness of his 45-minute, weekly training sessions at Teels in Wyckoff and Overtime Sports in Wayne. “All it takes is some consistent, hard work at home,” said Mulkeen, who is working on the app with a clie…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Closter Bakery Has Chocolate Pastries, Fruit Tarts, Fig Baguettes
CLOSTER, N.J. — Diners have a new bakery option in Closter with the opening of La Tabatiere on Herbert Avenue. The menu includes fig raisin bread, berry tarts, croissants, cookies and coffee from Stumptown beans. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. CLICK HERE for more.
Northern Valley, NJ
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Girl Scout Earns Gold With Northvale Pet Therapy Program For Seniors
NORTHVALE, N.J. — Northvale Girl Scout Gabrielle Visconi has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award through a pet therapy program she launched this year at the James F. McGuire Memorial Senior Citizens’ Center. The longtime Girl Scout Troop No. 701 member was inspired to take on the project because of her grandfather — who suffered from depression. “When my family and I bring our dog to (my grandfather’s) house, he becomes instantly happy," Visconi said in the press release. "I knew that if one dog could make one person happy, an entire program could make many people happy." The…
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