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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Wood-Ridge Fire Department Offers Free Truck Rides
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — The borough’s fire department will be offering free firetruck rides around town on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Humboldt Street station. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the 1 p.m. event will feature donuts, apple cider and a short film on fire prevention for children ages 3-13. The Bergen County Fire Prevention trailer will be on site so that children can experience a smoke-filled environment. Fire Chief Ron Phillips Jr. asks that parents take the mystery out of fires by talking to their children about ways to prevent them and stay safe. Phillip's advice"• Never play wi…
Paterson, NJ
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Supporters Assist Wayne Athlete In Big Skate Against ALS
WAYNE, N.J. — Gary Ragusa had every intention of returning to the rink after taking a break from playing in two men’s hockey leagues to rehabilitate an injured elbow. Although he thought the lack of exercise was causing a drag in his left leg, it turned out to be the early symptoms of ALS — a progressive neuro-degenerative condition commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease." After one last lap around the ice, the May diagnosis left Ragusa to support his teammates on Goodfellas, from Little Falls, and the Stars, out of Wayne, from the sidelines. Now, members of "Team Goose" ar…
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Memory Of Cancer Victim, 7, Lives In Saddle River Mom's Art
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — The memory of 7-year-old Josephine Rispoli lives on in a Westwood storefront that her mother has transformed into her 3rd annual art show, "Josephine's Journey." Heidi Hartung Rispoli of Saddle River took creative control of her death, caused by a rare form of brain cancer, to raise awareness toward pediatric cancer through her artwork at 37 Westwood Ave. The exhibit runs through Sat., Oct. 3 in the space donated by Bruce Meisel of First Westwood Realty. “It’s like my form of guerrilla marketing,” Rispoli said.The exhibit includes 13 photographs documenting Jo…
Hackensack, NJ
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Local Historian: 'Great Gatsby' Has Hackensack Ties
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A local historian is confirming that parts of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” were inspired by the author’s real-life experiences in Hackensack, northjersey.com reports. Kevin Wright, a former Bergen County Historical Society president from River Edge said Jay Gatsby — the protagonist who tries to win back the rich girl who broke his heart — is based on what happened to Fitzgerald when he was a student at Essex Street’s now-defunct The Newman School, in 1911, according to the report. "It was certainly the Gilded Age place to be," Wright told northjersey…
Hackensack, NJ
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Planned Parenthood Funding Battle Hits Home In Hackensack
HACKENSACK, N.J. — As a battle rages in Washington, D.C, patients and caregivers at Planned Parenthood’s Hackensack office find themselves again in the middle. “Women’s health care is again being used as a political football in order to advance an agenda held by several extreme members of Congress,” Casey Olesko of Planned Parenthood of Central and Greater Northern NJ said. The agency provides comprehensive health care to more than 100,000 people in New Jersey annually. Nine of its 26 health centers are located in medically underserved areas, Olesko said. “I think the most unfortunate part…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Westwood Art Show Honors Memory Of Cancer Victim Daughter
WESTWOOD, N.J. — The memory of 7-year-old Josephine Rispoli lives on in a Westwood storefront that her mother has transformed into her 3rd annual art show, "Josephine's Journey." Heidi Hartung Rispoli of Saddle River took creative control of her death, caused by a rare form of brain cancer, to raise awareness toward pediatric cancer through her artwork at 37 Westwood Ave. The exhibit runs through Sat., Oct. 3 in the space donated by Bruce Meisel of First Westwood Realty. “It’s like my form of guerrilla marketing,” Rispoli said.The exhibit includes 13 photographs documenting Joseph…
Paramus, NJ
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Paramus Fitness Store Offers Free Spartan Workout
PARAMUS, N.J. — Road Runner is offering a free Spartan Race-style workout led by certified coaches on Sat., Oct. 17. Fitness rookies and seasoned veterans will come together for the 8 a.m., outdoor class at the 65 E Route 4 West Road Runner store. Anyone who participates will get an exclusive "I'm Training for a Spartan Race" t-shirt. All you'll need is a water bottle, towel and a great attitude. Registration: CLICK HERE
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Read To Maggie The Beagle At The Bogota Public Library
BOGOTA, N.J. — Youngsters can practice their reading skills with Maggie the Beagle at the Bogota Public Library several times this month and next. Beginning at 4 p.m., the pooch will listen carefully for 15 minutes at a time on Mon., Sept. 28, in the children's section, at 375 Larch Ave. Maggie will be at the library every Monday this fall. All reading appointments with Maggie must be scheduled ahead of time: 201-488-7185. CLICK HERE for more library programs.
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Closter Lions Club Readies 8th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
CLOSTER, N.J. — The Closter Lions Club will host its 8th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Closter Commons. Come to 570 Piermont Road for games, prizes, entertainment and a 50/50 with $15 vehicle registration, beginning at 10 a.m. Registration: $20 at the door. Proceeds from the day-long event will benefit local charities. MORE INFO: (201) 784-0043 or
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Paterson, NJ
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Hawthorne Resident Leads Expecting Moms In Prenatal Yoga
HAWTHORNE, N.J. — The techniques that Karen Calabrese practiced at Hawthorne resident Cecilia Rivera’s prenatal yoga classes kept her cool as a cucumber right up to her C-section. With her legs crossed beneath her and her hands on her knees, Calabrese, of Mahwah, kept her muscles and mind at ease on the birthing table moments before doctors injected anesthesia into her spine. "The nurse asked the doctor if I was allowed to sit like that," Calabrese said. "He said he'd never seen a woman sit more still." Formerly a fulltime accountant, Rivera became a certified yoga inst…
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