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Cindy Capitani

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Lifestyle

Paterson Non-Profit Honors Giants Receiver, City Native PATERSON, N.J. -- Super Bowl star Victor Cruz and his nonprofit foundation were honored on Sunday by the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson. Cruz, a Paterson native, is head of the Victor Cruz Foundation, which is devoted to educational endeavors. He was recognized for his dedication to improving science education for Paterson students. U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-9) attended the event, along with parents and students from P.S. 7 who have been involved in the Great Falls Centennial Project. The Hamilton Partnership for Paterson is a non-profit organization working to help launch the Pa…

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

Business

Photos: Rutherford's Painting On Park Holds Year-End Student Exhibit RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- An art studio in Rutherford recently held a student exhibit for family and friends. Painting On Park, 104 Park Ave., offers art classes to all ages and experience levels. Jennifer Gonzalez is the director. Summer camp classes are forming now and new studio classes begin in September. Click here for more information or call (201) 507-0550.

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

Lifestyle

Bogota Beautiful Committee Opens Community Garden BOGOTA, N.J. -- A ballooned archway and rain barrels painted by high school students signaled the grand opening on Saturday, June 11 of the Bogota Community Garden.The garden is a place where Bogota residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. It was initiated by Bogota Beautiful and is provided by the Borough of Bogota and the Environmental Commission with the Community Garden Committee. The garden is located on the west side of River Road just south of West Fort Lee Road, on a stretch of land that runs along the Hackensack River. A total of 16 planting beds were installed in two r…

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

Schools

First Niagara Provides Funds for Mentoring Program In White Plains Mentoring programs in White Plains, New City, and Mount Kisco are among 37 nonprofits in four states that will share $1 million in grants from the First Niagara Foundation. First Niagara recently announced grants totaling $1 million to support not-for-profit youth mentoring programs and organizations across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts through the regional bank’s Mentoring Matters program. New York grantees include: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County – New City Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester – Mount Kisco Family Services of Westchester/Big…

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Bedford's Donald Trump BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Bedford resident Donald Trump.Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for President, was born in Queens on June 14, 1946 and turns 70 on Tuesday. He is the head of the Trump Organization, which is the holding company for his business ventures. He joined his father's real estate development firm after graduating from Wharton Business School in 1968. He was given control of the company in 1971 and renamed it Trump Organization. He has built casinos, golf courses, resorts and numerous buildings in New York and is on Forbes list of the world's wealthiest 4…

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

Events

Hackensack Library Holding Employment Workshop For Those Over 55 HACKENSACK, N.J. -- People over 55 can learn how to put their skills to work at nonprofits at a workshop at the Johnson Library in Hackensack on Wednesday. A “First Impressions” information session takes place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. New Jersey professionals age 55+ with skills, talent and generosity of spirit can make a social impact and reinvest a career’s worth of experience towards serving nonprofit or public institutions. People can serve the community while also earning a stipend. Click here for more information or to register or call Edward Dominguez (973) 242-5560…

by Cindy Capitani

06/14/2016

News

Ramapo Viola Road Neighbors File Lawsuit Against Developer RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Neighbors of a housing project on Viola Road in Ramapo filed a legal action in Supreme Court stating the builder is violating the plans, reports lohud.com. Neighbors worry that units with high-basement ceilings basements will be illegally used as additional apartment units, reports lohud.com. Ramapo Board Attorney says the lawsuit has no merit and the square footage including the basements seems to be within the plans, reports lohud.com. The Ramapo Town Board had allowed the plans of the former Beth El property to change zoning from single-family homes to 44 units in 20 thr…

by Cindy Capitani

06/13/2016

News

Popular New Milford Police Officer's Death Tops Last Week's Bergen News BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Bergen County. A funeral was scheduled Friday for popular New Milford Detective Lt. Brian Long, who died of a rare form of kidney cancer on Tuesday. A Facebook post by a Woodcliff Lake teenager who police said was drunk when his van was involved in a motorcycle crash that killed a Wallington firefighter last weekend stirred intense, painful emotions among many. At long last, Steve Rojas will open the doors of Cherry Reds at the corner of East Prospect Street and Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick this week. Lodi police e…

by Cindy Capitani

06/12/2016

News

Clifton's Rutt's Hut Co-Owner Dies Tops Last Week's News In Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Bergen County. John Karagiorgis, a fixture at the popular Clifton hot dog joint Rutt's Hut, died of a massive heart attack Saturday night at the age of 45, NJ.com reports. At long last, Steve Rojas will open the doors of Cherry Reds at the corner of East Prospect Street and Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick this week. A missing Passaic woman and her 5-year-old daughter were found safe, authorities said Thursday. Squad 4 has won the Bloomingdale Police Department's fifth annual Fitness Challenge. New Jersey primary vote…

by Cindy Capitani

06/12/2016

Events

Scarsdale Celebrating Emily Hirsch's 99th Birthday SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The public is invited to a birthday party celebration on Thursday, June 16 for the proprietor of a local shop.Emily Hirsch, owner of Candy 'n Cards for almost 50 years, is turning 99 years old. The party starts at 9:30 a.m. and will be held at Lange's of Scarsdale. Candy 'n Cards is located at 25 Spencer Pl. Lange's is located at 57 Spencer Pl.

by Cindy Capitani

06/11/2016

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