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Walk To End Alzheimers Raises Funds, Awareness Walk To End Alzheimers Raises Funds, Awareness Walk To End Alzheimers Raises Funds, Awareness
Walk To End Alzheimers Raises Funds, Awareness PARAMUS, N.J. — The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey is hosting its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sat., Oct. 25 at Bergen Community College. The nonprofit organization has raised more than $126,000 with a goal of reaching $428,780. Funds will support educational workshops and training seminars for caregivers and research opportunities. “The fact that the dollars help to support local programs and services as well as public policy efforts creates this opportunity for people to come together and raise awareness about the disease,” President and CEO of the Greater New Jersey C…
Fair Lawn’s Empress Diner Marks 50 Years Fair Lawn’s Empress Diner Marks 50 Years Fair Lawn’s Empress Diner Marks 50 Years
Fair Lawn’s Empress Diner Marks 50 Years FAIR LAWN, N.J. – The Empress Diner this summer celebrated its 50th anniversary. “The best thing about a family owned place is that everything is made from scratch and from the heart," said owner John Melissas, who opened the River Road eatery in 1965. The Empress has seen its share of changes over the years, beginning in 2000 when it underwent a complete interior and exterior remodeling. The diner last year introduced online ordering and delivery. “It took a good five or six months to take off," said Sean, a diner employee, of the online services. "Now it’s great!”  The ne…
Khloe Kardashian Comes To Ridgewood Book Store Khloe Kardashian Comes To Ridgewood Book Store Khloe Kardashian Comes To Ridgewood Book Store
Khloe Kardashian Comes To Ridgewood Book Store RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Reality television star Khloe Kardashian will be at Bookends Bookstore on Tues., Nov. 3, to sign her new book, "Strong Looks Better Naked." Anyone coming to the 7 p.m. event must purchase a copy of the book from the E. Ridgewood Avenue shop for $26.99. The Kardashian sister shares her secrets for finding strength of body, mind, and heart with revelatory stories of her own struggles with weight, relationships, and her self-image. "Strong Looks Better Naked" is complete with practical advice, recipes, and compelling personal anecdotes. Bookends Bookstor…
Glen Rock Remembers Respected Merchant Christopher Taylor Glen Rock Remembers Respected Merchant Christopher Taylor Glen Rock Remembers Respected Merchant Christopher Taylor
Glen Rock Remembers Respected Merchant Christopher Taylor GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Visitors flooded Taylormade Jewelers yesterday expressing condolences for the death of store owner Christopher Taylor, who died of a heart attack last weekend. Taylor, 66, of Hawthorne, was as rare and cherished as the gems he sold, many said. "Oftentimes he would give me a price estimate and when the piece came in, it was lower than the price he quoted me," longtime customer Loreen Lesso told Daily Voice. Taylor, who opened the Rock Road store in April 1984, held a Masters Graduate Gemologist Appraiser degree — a rare combination of courses of gemological train…
Glaze Donuts Opens In Wayne This Fall Glaze Donuts Opens In Wayne This Fall Glaze Donuts Opens In Wayne This Fall
Glaze Donuts Opens In Wayne This Fall WAYNE, N.J. — Jule Hazou may be the king of doughnuts, but he can't eat them. Despite being the mastermind behind Glaze Donuts — an artisan doughnut shop coming to 1055 Hamburg Tpke. in early November — a gluten intolerance keeps him from consuming his creations. "Just because I can't eat them doesn't mean other people can't enjoy them," said Hazou, who was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in November 2014. "That's why I keep creating." Although he had to close a location in Ridgewood, Hazou -- who launched the business in New Milford -- hopes the Wayne shop will be first …
Gala For Great Futures Benefits Boys And Girls Club Of Lodi And Hackensack Gala For Great Futures Benefits Boys And Girls Club Of Lodi And Hackensack Gala For Great Futures Benefits Boys And Girls Club Of Lodi And Hackensack
Gala For Great Futures Benefits Boys And Girls Club Of Lodi And Hackensack LODI, N.J. — The Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack will hold its annual Gala for Great Futures on Wed., Oct. 14 in Garfield. Beginning at 6 p.m., the event will honor community leaders who exemplify community service in their lives at River Drive's Venetian Restaurant. The event will have a cocktail hour, premium open bar, three-course meal, dessert and dancing for $150 per ticket. TICKETS: Joe Licata (973) 473-7410, ext. 113. CLICK HERE for more.
Paramus Early-Bird Shoppers Chirp Over New iPhone Paramus Early-Bird Shoppers Chirp Over New iPhone Paramus Early-Bird Shoppers Chirp Over New iPhone
Paramus Early-Bird Shoppers Chirp Over New iPhone PARAMUS, N.J. — Cardigan-clad shoppers stood and sat along the corridor outside the Apple store in Paramus fiddling with devices they were about to replace with the new iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus Some showed up and camped out at the Garden State Plaza as early as 6 o'clock last night for today's 8 a.m. opening to get their hands on a technological development launched in 12 countries this morning. Ronny Garcia and three friends were still four stores away at 10 o'clock after arriving a half-hour after midnight to collect a rose-gold iPhone 6S, which Apple Insider says made up more than 40 …
5K Race To Memorialize Clifton Police Officer 5K Race To Memorialize Clifton Police Officer 5K Race To Memorialize Clifton Police Officer
5K Race To Memorialize Clifton Police Officer CIFTON, N.J. — The Clifton PBA's 8th Annual Scholarship Run/Walk will memorialize 15-year Clifton Police Officer John Samra, who was killed when his motorcycle was struck by the driver of a mini-van attempting to flee on Nov. 21, 2003. The 8:30 a.m. race will on Sun., Oct. 11 at City Hall. Police Officer Samra, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, was on patrol when he stopped the suspect's vehicle at approximately 10 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, who had recently been released from prison on parole, fled in the vehicle.  Officer Samra got back on his motorcycle and pursued the suspect.  He was s…
Lodi Resident Raises Funds For Animal Control Officer Lodi Resident Raises Funds For Animal Control Officer Lodi Resident Raises Funds For Animal Control Officer
Lodi Resident Raises Funds For Animal Control Officer LODI, N.J. — Borough resident Samantha Palino raised $290 through an ongoing fundraiser to benefit her friend and animal control officer, Lysa DeLaurentis. Palino's goal is to raise $500 in the first fundraiser for DeLaurentis, the animal control officer in Garfield, Prospect Park and Totowa, who's been caring for animals she can't find homes for. "She does this all on her own besides the help of any volunteers she can get," Palino said on the fundraiser page. "Let's help Lysa worry a little less and help raise some money for such an amazing rescue and woman, who I am extrem…
Memorial Service To Honor Gold Star Mothers In Ridgewood Memorial Service To Honor Gold Star Mothers In Ridgewood Memorial Service To Honor Gold Star Mothers In Ridgewood
Memorial Service To Honor Gold Star Mothers In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — They've had a son or daughter killed while serving in the U.S. armed forces, and this Sunday, Sept. 27, American Legion Post 53 will honor them at Ridgewood's 4th Annual Gold Star Mother's Day.Luminaries lighted to honor the dead heroes will be available for donations before the 7 p.m. memorial service in Van Neste Square's Memorial Park on North Pleasant Ave. "As members of a grateful Nation, we owe a debt we can never repay, but hold this sacred obligation forever in our hearts, minds, and actions," the 2011 Presidential Proclamation commemorating Gold Star Moth…
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