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Free Fitness Classes At Bogota Library Inspire Healthy Change Free Fitness Classes At Bogota Library Inspire Healthy Change Free Fitness Classes At Bogota Library Inspire Healthy Change
Free Fitness Classes At Bogota Library Inspire Healthy Change BOGOTA, N.J. — Borough resident Patrick Teran was inspired to get in shape in 2011 after his son, David, was hit by a truck and still pursued a fitness regimen despite his injuries. The pair committed to at-home workouts every day. Within the year, each saw dramatic results. The Terans have since August been teaching free fitness classes on Saturday mornings at the Bogota Public Library to show others that anything is possible — with a little bit of dedication and encouragement. “It doesn’t matter what age or size you are,” the elder Teran said.He won $1,000 in Team Beachbody's online weig…
Annual Halloween Trunk Or Treat Scheduled In Mahwah Annual Halloween Trunk Or Treat Scheduled In Mahwah Annual Halloween Trunk Or Treat Scheduled In Mahwah
Annual Halloween Trunk Or Treat Scheduled In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — The township's annual Trunk or Treat and Costume Parade will be on Oct. 31, in the front parking lot of the municipal building. Residents are invited to decorate car trunks and tailgate beginning at 3 p.m. to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to trick-or-treat. Cars arrive between 2 and 2:30 p.m. Infants and children up to grade 5 can participate in the Costume Parade at 5 p.m. for a chance to be judged by age group. CLICK HERE for more info.
Paving Program Smooths Emerson Streets Paving Program Smooths Emerson Streets Paving Program Smooths Emerson Streets
Paving Program Smooths Emerson Streets EMERSON, N.J. — The borough's annual street paving program got under way yesterday on the southern end of Wortendyke Avenue, Highland Avenue and Emerson Plaza East. Emerson is one of many municipalities in the Pascack Valley that in 2007 banded together for a multi-million dollar contract that's allowed them to jointly bid on road work. "The best prices for asphalt can be obtained as the municipalities that participate all purchase under the same contract," Mayor Lou Lamatina told Daily Voice. "Our Borough Engineer works in conjunction with our DPW superintendent to identify…
Hackensack Fitness Guru Inspires Others With His Own Story Hackensack Fitness Guru Inspires Others With His Own Story Hackensack Fitness Guru Inspires Others With His Own Story
Hackensack Fitness Guru Inspires Others With His Own Story HACKENSACK, N.J. — Being hit by a truck a week before Thanksgiving in 2011 didn’t stop city resident David Teran from pursuing his fitness journey. Then-bedridden Teran overcame a fractured pelvis, lacerated bladder and shattered femur but was able to run on a treadmill again less than a year later. Teran’s perseverance inspired his father, Patrick, to stick to his own shape-up plan as well.The two have since August been teaming up on Saturday mornings at the Bogota Public Library to show others that a little encouragement goes a long way. “It doesn’t matter what age or size you are,” said…
Break Floods Little Ferry Crossing, Crews Seek Shutoff Valve Break Floods Little Ferry Crossing, Crews Seek Shutoff Valve Break Floods Little Ferry Crossing, Crews Seek Shutoff Valve
Break Floods Little Ferry Crossing, Crews Seek Shutoff Valve LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- Authorities were trying to find the shutoff value after a water main burst early this afternoon, flooding the intersection of Route 46 and Bergen Turnpike in Little Ferry. "It looks like they covered the shutoff when they repaved Route 46," Little Ferry Police Chief Ralph Verdi told Daily Voice just before 1:30 p.m. "They're out there looking for it. "It wasn't a construction accident," the chief said. "A main just let go." The intersection at what was once the LIttle Ferry circle was closed as police detoured traffic. CHECK BACK FO…
Two Hospitalized After Rear-End Route 4 Paramus Rollover Two Hospitalized After Rear-End Route 4 Paramus Rollover Two Hospitalized After Rear-End Route 4 Paramus Rollover
Two Hospitalized After Rear-End Route 4 Paramus Rollover PARAMUS, N.J. -- Two occupants extricated from an SUV that rolled over after it was rear-ended at an eastbound Route 4 car dealership were taken to the hospital, authorities said. The driver of the Subaru Outback was turning the vehicle in to the dealership parking lot between Spring Valley Road and Forest Avenue when a Honda Civic hit it from behind, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti told Daily Voice. The Civic driver, a 21-year-old man, wasn't injured, he said. The Subaru driver had a cut on his left arm, and the passenger didn't have any immediate injuries, the deputy chief said. Pol…
Supermoon Unites Glen Rock Residents Under An Orange Sky Supermoon Unites Glen Rock Residents Under An Orange Sky Supermoon Unites Glen Rock Residents Under An Orange Sky
Supermoon Unites Glen Rock Residents Under An Orange Sky GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Pajama-clad borough residents gathered on their front lawns well-after sunset to watch Earth's shadow turn the moon's surface a blood-orange hue during last night's lunar eclipse. The event coincided with the largest and brightest moon of the year — the "supermoon" — and won't happen again until 2033, scientists say.  Many people united on the Glen Rock High School field to catch a glimpse, borough resident Jerry Graziano said. Borough resident Amy Carr Wojnarowski and her 12-year-old son spotted the moon's outline through the clouds at 11:07 p.m., the exact tim…
Proposed Ridgewood Multi-Family Amendment Raises Concerns Proposed Ridgewood Multi-Family Amendment Raises Concerns Proposed Ridgewood Multi-Family Amendment Raises Concerns
Proposed Ridgewood Multi-Family Amendment Raises Concerns RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Village Council will vote on a proposed master plan amendment allowing the development of four multi-family apartments around the Central Business District on Wed., Sept. 30. If approved, the move would increase the number of allowable housing units per acre in each zone from 12 to 35. Residents during last week’s Council meeting urged officials to conduct independent studies to determine the impact that hundreds of new residents will have on the village. “It’s not that we’re saying there should be no apartment developments,” said Anne Spalckhaver during the Sept. 16 …
Apples, Fundraisers, Doughnuts Draw Hundreds To Hillsdale Farm Apples, Fundraisers, Doughnuts Draw Hundreds To Hillsdale Farm Apples, Fundraisers, Doughnuts Draw Hundreds To Hillsdale Farm
Apples, Fundraisers, Doughnuts Draw Hundreds To Hillsdale Farm HILLSDALE, N.J. — Parents juggling bags of freshly-picked apples and tired children poured off of hayrides and made their way down to Demarest Farms’ big, red barn, where pumpkins, ice cream and doughnuts awaited this weekend. The Weirimus Road establishment offers 14 varieties of pick-your-own apples every weekend through November. Spending a day at Demarest Farms marks the beginning of fall for families like the Servidios, of Lyndhurst, who arrived at 11 a.m. on Saturday and left just before the grounds closed at half-past 4. “We always apple-pick and pumpkin-pick,” said Alana Servidio, …
Success Stacks Up At Glen Rock Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Success Stacks Up At Glen Rock Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Success Stacks Up At Glen Rock Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Success Stacks Up At Glen Rock Fire Department Pancake Breakfast GLEN ROCK, N.J. — More than $3,000 was raised Sunday morning at the Glen Rock Fire Department's Annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House, officials told the Daily Voice. Yesterday's 600 guests made the event the most successful one yet, compared to last year's attendance of 400, the GRFD Facebook page says. This year's annual breakfast was sponsored by Inserra Supermarkets Inc., — which owns several local ShopRites and Dunkin Donuts — and IHOP. CLICK HERE for more.
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