Ridgewood, NJ
News
HEADS UP: Two Fields Won't Be Open For Ridgewood 4th Of July Fireworks Show HEADS UP: Two Fields Won't Be Open For Ridgewood 4th Of July Fireworks Show
Heads UP: Two Fields Won't Be Open For Ridgewood 4th Of July Fireworks Show If you expected to watch the Ridgewood 4th of July fireworks show from Stevens Field or the one at the high school on Thursday, you'll have to make other plans. The turf on both is being redone, closing the facilities. "We usually get a few thousand people sitting on the fields," Police Chief Jaqueline Luthcke said. "This definitely threw a monkey wrench into the plans." Alerts have been sent to village residents and merchants, but, as Luthcke noted, many spectators come from miles around. "It's never been a sanctioned place," the chief said. "The village just allowed it to happen." Ther…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Chief For A Day (PHOTOS): Bergen Sheriff, Local Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youngsters Chief For A Day (PHOTOS): Bergen Sheriff, Local Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youngsters
Chief For A Day (Photos): Bergen Sheriff, Local Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youngsters Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton and members of his office joined with local and county law enforcement agencies Friday to host the annual Bergen County "Chief For a Day" celebration. "Chief for A Day" is an inspirational program that offers local children with chronic health conditions and special needs a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. Participating agencies planned local community activities, followed by a group photo at the Bergen County Courthouse, a joint motorcade ride, and a presentation lunch at the Venetian Catering Hall in Garfield. Youngsters included A.J. Vigl…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Elizabeth, NJ
Events
Some Unhappy With Cranford's Decision To Hold Fireworks On July 2 Some Unhappy With Cranford's Decision To Hold Fireworks On July 2
Some Unhappy With Cranford's Decision To Hold Fireworks On July 2 Cranford officials said Monday that the township is pushing back the date of its annual 4th of July fireworks display to ease the burden on first-responders spread thin providing services during the increasingly popular event.  In a letter written on behalf of Cranford's fire, police and parks and rec departments, as well as the office of emergency management,  Chief of Police Ryan Greco said providing coverage for the annual event at Nomahegan Park has grown more challenging.  Not everyone is happy with the decision, however. An online petition has been started urging the to…

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by Paul Milo
Rye, NY
Lifestyle
Here's Playland Schedule For Each 'Town Day' This Summer Here's Playland Schedule For Each 'Town Day' This Summer
Here's Playland Schedule For Each 'Town Day' This Summer Summer is nearly here, and Rye Playland will be celebrating each of Westchester’s towns, cities and villages. “Focused on building community and celebrating the unique towns, cities and villages of Westchester County this summer, the County will be featuring ‘Town Days,’ " county officials stated. “From A to Z, Playland will celebrate each town, village and city with their own Town Day.” With proof of ID, on the Town Day, residents will receive discounted coupons at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building. Discounts include a free mini golf game, two-for-one ride adm…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Wawa Is Opening In Roselle Thursday -- And First Responders Are Pumped Wawa Is Opening In Roselle Thursday -- And First Responders Are Pumped
Wawa Is Opening In Roselle Thursday -- And First Responders Are Pumped Wawa, the popular convenience store chain, will add another location Thursday, when a ribbon-cutting will be held at 1206 Rivington St. in Roselle.  To celebrate, the Roselle police and fire departments will compete in a hoagie-building contest (in honor of the chain's popular sandwiches) dubbed "Hoagies for Heroes," a " battle of will, bravery, and skill of sandwich building," the agencies said in a tongue-in-cheek statement this week.  The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9 a.m. followed by Hoagies for Heroes at 9:30 a.m.

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by Paul Milo
Fairfield, CT
Traffic
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport The Westport Police Department is cautioning motorists to be cautious over the weekend due to popular events that are scheduled. This weekend, the Maker Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 with several attractions being held around the Baldwin Lot on Elm Street and the Veterans Green. The following day, Sunday, April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Westport Young Women’s League will host the annual Minute Man Race. On Saturday, Westport police officers will be stationed at busy intersections to assist with the flow of pedestrian traffic during what is expected to…

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by Zak Failla
Newark, NJ
Events
Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark
Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark The 43rd-annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Newark's Branch Brook Park, celebrating the spring bloom of the park's thousands of cherry blossom trees, begins Saturday with a bike race beginning at 7 a.m. A number of events follow throughout the rest of the month.  Hundreds of thousands of visitors, including visitors from as far as Japan,  are drawn to the festival to witness the blossoming of the trees' light pink and white leaves. The trees line walkways threading throughout the 360-acre park.  “The natural beauty of the cherry blossoms has been attracting…

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by Paul Milo
Westport, CT
Business
Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport
Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport Toys for big and small will be everywhere when Awesome Toys and Gifts, formerly Stamford Toys and Books, host their grand opening in Westport on Saturday, March 30. Located at 429 Post Road East, the grand opening of their second location will run from noon to 4 p.m. and include games, competitions, gifts, and food to celebrate with the Westport community. The new Westport Store will provide a great selection of the new and favorite toys but also act as a meeting place for parents and kids to bond over games and events held weekly in the store. “We want to be seen …

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Events
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital More than 550 people attended the Winding Through Warwick holiday house tour on December 1 to support St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). More than $47,000 was raised to support advances in care for patients and residents of these facilities. Seven distinguished homes were on the 2018 tour, uniquely decorated for the holidays in styles that complemented their architectural and ornamental features. Homeowners included Pat and Frank Fornario, Greg Galluccio and Dixie Comeau, Charl…

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Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester
Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester County homeowner set up a spook-tacular special treat for his neighbors. Buchanan resident Brian Neurauter has set up a maze and haunted house on 4th Street, complete with all the ghouls, goblins and other Halloween fixings. Hundreds of children from around the area have visited the residence leading up to the holiday, with plenty more expected to take the tour on Halloween afternoon and evening. The experience comes complete with skeletons, zombies, spiders, bats, the undead and plenty of other spooky surprises for all comers. 

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Neighbors
Halloween Is Special Time Of Year For North Jersey Siblings Halloween Is Special Time Of Year For North Jersey Siblings
Halloween Is Special Time Of Year For North Jersey Siblings Richard and Theresa Fuss always been close. For starters, the Elmwood Park siblings were born 11 months apart and have done almost everything together. Halloween is no exception. In fact, the siblings say decorating their Bank Street home has brought them even closer. Theresa purchased the house six years ago. She, her brother and her parents all moved in from Paramus, bringing the Halloween tradition with them. "My brother’s been doing it for years," she said. "But we just kept adding on and adding on." They begin Sept. 1, and continue working through October. It al…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Neighbors
Back To School Means Ice Cream, Face Painting, More For Mahwah Kids Back To School Means Ice Cream, Face Painting, More For Mahwah Kids
Back To School Means Ice Cream, Face Painting, More For Mahwah Kids “Back to school” got really good for a group of Mahwah youngsters, thanks to the Silberstein Group at Keller William's Valley Realty and several other local businesses. “As a Realtor, I sell homes to families moving into town. It can be challenging to make new friends,” said Gary Silberstein, who spearheaded the free event at Memorial Field for 100 or so members of his Mahwah Moms and Dads Facebook group and their children. “This was also a way of bringing the parents together before the kids got submerged in after-school activities,” he said. In addition to a Good Humor ice cream truck, t…

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by Jerry DeMarco