Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Education Fund Set For Sons Of Morris County Cardiologist, Sargis Khoobiar, 43 Education Fund Set For Sons Of Morris County Cardiologist, Sargis Khoobiar, 43
Education Fund Set For Sons Of Morris County Cardiologist, Sargis Khoobiar, 43 The community is rallying for the family of Dr. Sargis Khoobiar, a longtime Madison resident who died after an unexpected illness.  He died on Feb. 8, and was 43 years old. More than $105,800 had been raised as of Wednesday on an education fund set for his three sons, Brian, Connor and Hunter Khoobiar. "Serge was an inspiring, loving and kind man," said campaign founder Anne Heap, "and any donation is appreciated for his children to continue their higher education plans as Serge and [his wife] Kristen intended." Born in Ridgewood, Khoobiar was raised in Kinnelon and graduated from th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
LOOK INSIDE: Ex-Fox & Friends Host Clayton Morris Lists Florham Park Home In Wake Of Lawsuits LOOK INSIDE: Ex-Fox & Friends Host Clayton Morris Lists Florham Park Home In Wake Of Lawsuits
Look Inside: Ex-Fox & Friends Host Clayton Morris Lists Florham Park Home In Wake Of Lawsuits Former Fox & Friends host Clayton Morris has listed his Florham Park home for $1.4 million in the wake of several lawsuits filed against him, including one in federal court. Morris left his position at "Fox & Friends" in 2017 to help others achieve financial independence and became a real estate advisor with his wife, Natali. Their company "Morris Invest" helped to sell 1,000 properties -- bringing in more than $5 million in referral fees and profits from sales -- over the past two years, the New York Times reports. But many of those clients have filed lawsuits against Morris saying…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Florham Park Officer Honored For Saving Choking Infant Florham Park Officer Honored For Saving Choking Infant
Florham Park Officer Honored For Saving Choking Infant A Florham Park officer was recognized at a recent municipal meeting for his heroic efforts in saving a choking infant. The six-week-old baby had stopped breathing and was on the floor -- her mother performing chest compressions -- when officer Jared Orgel arrived at the house with Detective Sgt. Brian Ford and Officer Michael Zvolensky around 7:40 p.m. last June. Orgel picked the baby up and held her with her stomach on his forearm as he gave her back blows. Finally, the infant spit up -- clearing her airway -- and began breathing normally while regaining a normal skin color.  Th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident
Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from Florham Park was killed after he fell while skiing at Hunter Mountain in New York, authorities said. Robert Vrablik was on the Twilight trail with his sister and a friend when he fell and landed on his face and chest around 3 p.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Vrablik was responsive while being taken to Albany Medical Center but declared dead at 7:18 p.m., police said. Cardiac contusion was the cause of death, the DailyFreeman reports. Vrablik was a Florham Park volunteer firefighter and was applying for positions as a law enforcement …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Schools
Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most
Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed education investment plan for New Jersey would give millions to underfunded districts -- but would also take away hundreds from those that are thriving (about $90 million altogether). State lawmakers will see Murphy's 2020 state budget proposal by June 30. If approved, these Bergen, Passaic and Morris county districts would benefit the most, according to preliminary figures (for complete list of New Jersey schools click here). The first figure is the 2019-20 aid, the percentage is the increase. South Hackensack: $345,738 (16.78 percent) Elmwood Park: $9,89…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
Morris County Schools Schedule Delayed Openings Monday Morris County Schools Schedule Delayed Openings Monday
Morris County Schools Schedule Delayed Openings Monday This weekend's snowstorm is set to be the most significant yet this winter in New Jersey, prompting Gov. Murphy to declare a State of Emergency.  Between six and eight inches are expected across North Jersey -- and several districts are planning ahead. DELAYED Butler Dover East Hanover Edith M. Decker Elem. Florham Park Kinnelon Lincoln Park Madison Mount Arlington Morris County Vocational Morris Hills Regional Morris Plains Morris School District Mount Arlington Parsippany-Troy Hills Randolph Riverdale Rockaway Rockaway Valley Elementary (Boonton) CLOSED Craig High Schools Mendham…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home These Celebrities Call Morris County Home
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Boonton Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writerChatham Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab") Ben Bailey on Cash CabBaltz & Company Nick Mangold (New York Jets) Chester James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013) Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")Denville Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
SNOW DAY: Morris County Schools Closings For Tuesday SNOW DAY: Morris County Schools Closings For Tuesday
Snow DAY: Morris County Schools Closings For Tuesday Much of North Jersey is looking at anywhere from two to five inches of mixed precipitation overnight Monday making for slippery conditions Tuesday. These Morris County school districts have announced closures for Tuesday, Feb. 12: Butler Chatham Chester Denville Dover Florham Park Kinnelon Madison Mendham Mine Hill (CAS) Montville Morristown Morris Plains Mount Arlington Mountain Lakes Mount Olive Parsippany Riverdale Rockaway CHECK BACK FOR MORE & EMAIL [email protected] WITH UPDATES. Check your district's website for details.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall
Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall Nick DePhillips of Florham Park had a bright future ahead of him. The day before the first-year apprentice was set to start his schooling, he fell 16 feet on the job -- shattering his neck, shoulder and pelvis. The devastating accident sidelined the young apprentice, but his community is rallying to ensure that DePhillips gets back on his feet. More than $68,900 had been raised as of Thursday evening on a GoFundMe for DePhillips launched last month by Anthony Cangialosi. Cangialosi described DePhillips as a hard worker and quick learner. All funds will go toward getting him the care …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
SEEN HER? Florham Park Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Woman SEEN HER? Florham Park Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Woman
Seen HER? Florham Park Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Woman The Florham Park Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman involved in an incident over the weekend. The woman is being sought as part of an investigation into an incident that occurred in the business district on Sunday, Feb. 3 around 1:30 p.m., authorities said on social media. Police weren't immediately available to provide more information when Daily Voice called Tuesday evening. Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact the Florham Park Police Department at 973-377-2200 and ask for any member of the Detective Bureau. Callers may remain anon…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
NYJet Gets Emotional Visiting Hospitalized Paramus Bus Crash Victims NYJet Gets Emotional Visiting Hospitalized Paramus Bus Crash Victims
NYJet Gets Emotional Visiting Hospitalized Paramus Bus Crash Victims Paramus middle schoolers recovering in the hospital from last week's Route 80 school bus crash that killed two received a special visit from New York Jet Avery Williamson last weekend. When the linebacker was asked by Jets staff to visit the East Brook students at Morristown Medical Center -- located near the Jets' training facility in Florham Park -- he immediately said yes, the New York Post reports. Williamson told The Post his Saturday visit was an emotional one. “It was one of those things you say yes to but you don’t know how deeply it’s going to affect you and how touching it will b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
Child Labor Laws Violated At These Bergen County McDonald's Child Labor Laws Violated At These Bergen County McDonald's
Child Labor Laws Violated At These Bergen County McDonald's A McDonald's franchise owner with several Bergen and Passaic County locations has been accused by the U.S. Department of Labor of violating child labor laws at 11 New Jersey locations. S&P Enterprises Inc., based in Central Valley, New York, paid $8,829 in fines after letting 14 and 15-year-olds work too many hours. The teens worked after 7 p.m. during the school-year, more than three hours on a school day, more than eight hours on a non-school day and more than 18 hours during a school week -- violating limits set by the state law. "Child labor laws protect the educational opport…

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by Cecilia Levine