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Hasbrouck Heights Gets State Funds For Streetscape Work HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- The New Jersey Department of Transportation has provided over $100,000 to Hasbrouck Heights, for it to continue its Boulevard Streetscape project, NorthJersey.com has reported. The Borough faced stiff competition, getting the $116,590. There were 641 applications to the NJDOT, seeking over $250 million -- though only $79 million was available from the Transportation Trust Fund, NorthJersey.com reported. This round of funding will assist with phase nine of the project, according to NorthJersey.com. Phases seven and eight should be beginning in May. Read the full No…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Obituaries

Sandra Lee (Gallo) Apolito, 68, Longtime Former Elmwood Park Resident ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Sandra Lee (Gallo) Apolito -- a Toms River resident, formerly a longtime resident of Elmwood Park, even when it was East Paterson -- died on Tuesday, April 19. She was 68. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Donald; daughters-in-law Susanne and Staci; grandchildren Ashley and Breyanna; siblings Frank Gallo, Eleanor La Rossa and Rose Bertani; and many nieces, nephews and great friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, and siblings, Louis Gallo, Barbara Leskanic, Richard Gallo and Dolores Kubat. Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Apr…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Schools

Fairview Approves School Budget, North Bergen And Palisades Park Say No CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — While Fairview voters approved their school budget proposal, those in North Bergen and Palisades Park rejected theirs, according to The Record. The North Bergen budget will now be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners, which can either approve it or make cuts, and the school board could then appeal that ruling at a state level, The Record reported. The process is similar in Palisades Park. The Record also noted that this voters-saying-no is a tradition in North Bergen, but relatively new to Palisades Park. Read the Record's full story here.

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

News

Teaneck In Negotiations With Holy Name Medical Center TEANECK, N.J. -- The tax wrangling continues between Teaneck and Holy Name Medical Center, and the township has now formed a subcommittee to meet with Holy Name representatives, according to the Teaneck Suburbanite.The Teaneck Council had recently voted to file a reverse tax appeal against the hospital, but the township is now working to see about negotiating a deal instead, the Teaneck Suburbanite reports. A hospital representative noted the various services it provides to the community, and Deputy Mayor Elie Katz noted that the hospital is a "valuable neighbor" and "wonderful…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Lifestyle

Signup For Rutherford Day Camp Begins April 25 RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Registration for the Rutherford Recreation Department's day camp will begin on Monday, April 25, and run through May 27. A $20 late fee kicks in after the 27th.The day camp is from June 29 through August 7. It's open to Rutherford kids from 3 years old through eighth grade. The camp includes six weeks of arts and crafts, special events, and theme days, and all campers receive two t-shirts. Kinder Camp -- potty-trained 3-year-olds (as of June 27) through first grade (as of Oct. 1, 2016) -- at the Tamblyn Field Civic Center -- Three-year-olds must do the half-day program, …

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Lifestyle

Harrington Park Historial Society Welcomes Guest Lecturer HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- Kevin Woyce will bring a free "Manhattan Bridges" presentation to the Harrington Park Library on Monday, May 2.Woyce has been writing and illustrating regional history books since 2007. In 2015, he published two books of color photographs, "Bridges" and "Lighthouses U.S.A." Every year, he presents dozens of illustrated lectures -- on a variety of historical topics -- at libraries, museums, churches, hospitals and seniors organizations throughout New Jersey and southern New York. Today, 20 bridges link the island to the boroughs of Brook…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Events

Sharing Network 5K Comes To Paramus April 24 PARAMUS, N.J. -- The NJ Sharing Network's Annual 5K Celebration of Life -- with a dual purpose of honoring those impacted by organ donation and also raising money for education and research -- will be in Paramus on Sunday, April 24. And it's not to late to register or form a team. The event honors donors and recipients, and serves to give hope to those still waiting. The NJ Sharing Network Foundation has raised nearly $4 million since its first 5K, in 2011. The funds are used to educate people about organ and tissue donation, support research, and support families dealing with these issues…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Events

Pack It, Park It At Wyckoff Y's Community Trunk Sale WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Wyckoff Family YMCA is putting a new twist on the old garage sale with its "Junk in the Trunk" sale, just in time for spring cleaning, on Saturday, April 30. "Clean out your closets and load up your trunk with clothing, furniture, kitchenware, baby items or knickknacks to sell from the back of your car or truck," organizers note. Registration began April 1, and the registration deadline is April 25. The fee for members is $25 per parking space (or $40 for two spaces). For non-members, it's $30 for the single space and $45 for two. For shoppers, admissio…

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Events

Ridgewood Readies For 19th Annual Lacrosse Day RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood High School is hosting Ridgewood Lacrosse Day on Saturday, April 30.The day will feature both the Cascade and Maverick Lacrosse companies, a "fastest shot" competition, entertainment, food and a parade. The games will begin at 8 a.m. For more information about the event, read this Daily Voice article from last week.

by Rachel Martin

04/23/2016

Obituaries

Christine A. Perry-Ocampo, 52, Hackensack Resident HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Christine A. Perry-Ocampo, of Hackensack, died on Tuesday, April 19. She was 52. Perry is survived by many family members and friends. Visiting hours will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service, 397 Union St., in Hackensack. Burial will follow at Mount Prospect Cemetery, in Neptune.

by Rachel Martin

04/22/2016

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