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Cindy Capitani

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News

Teen Skateboarder Dies After Being On Life Support In Westchester Hospital MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- A Mahopac High School student who had been on life support at Westchester Medical Center after being struck by a car Monday, June 6, died Saturday, reports lohud.com. Michael Bongiovanni, 14, had been riding a skateboard in the area of Kia Ora Boulevard and Brookside Road in Carmel when he was hit by a car driven by a Mahopac woman, reports lohud.com. The 55-year-old driver wasn't charged in the accident and the teen wasn't wearing a helmet, according to lohud.com. Click here for the story on lohud.com.

by Cindy Capitani

06/11/2016

Events

East Rutherford Park and Orchard's Fundraiser Helps HackensackUMC EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Park and Orchard owners David Madison and Andrew Guarino, through the efforts of Lisa Marino Ceccon, hosted a Restaurant Night fundraiser Wednesday, June 8. They earmarked 10 percent of all proceeds to benefit the Research Division of the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack Hospital. East Rutherford Mayor James Cassella and Councilman Joel Brizzi attended the event to support the cause. “It’s great when a local business is willing to participate in an event for a great cause, especially cancer research. I was happy to be part of it,” said Brizzi. “To have t…

by Cindy Capitani

06/11/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Respond To 169 Calls, Including Arrest Of Monsey Man RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police handled 169 calls Thursday, including the arrest of a Monsey man wanted on two warrants.A Ramapo officer stopped a vehicle without headlights illuminated at approximately 10 p.m. traveling north on Chestnut Ridge Road, police said. The driver, 21, had no identification. After his identity was confirmed, the officer discovered that his New York State driver's license was actively suspended 13 times on seven separate dates. He was also wanted on two warrants and is awaiting arraignment at RPD. Ramapo Police also handled 20 alarm activations, seven medical emerg…

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

News

Lyndhurst High Schools Plans Commemorative 9/11 Art Installment LYNDHURST, N.J.– Lyndhurst High School is commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 with an art installation and set-up a GoFundMe site to raise the necessary funds. Lyndhurst Waves is an installation of 2,977 flags representing each individual lost that day. It was inspired by a similar display at Pepperdine University in California. Lyndhurst High School students will be involved in the installation, maintenance and removal of the project. The LHS Student Government is raising the necessary funds and coordinating this comprehensive initiative. Educators involved in the project…

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

Events

New iPic Theaters Site Of Fort Lee Student Filmmaking Festival FORT LEE, N.J. -- The iPic Theaters is set to open in July and will play host to the annual Fort Lee Film Commission's annual High School Student Filmmakers Festival. The contest is co-hosted by the Jersey Filmmakers of Tomorrow Bergen County High School Student Film Festival and the Fort Lee Film Commission. Deadline for return of entry forms is July 1. Films must be sent by Oct. 1. The finalists screening and awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the upcoming iPic Theaters of Fort Lee. The theater is one of the event sponsors. Other sponsors include Fort Lee Sub…

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

Neighbors

Saddle Brook Mom Selling Graduation Lawn Signs To Benefit Football Team SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- A Saddle Brook mother is selling lawn signs for graduation to raise money for the high school football team.This is the fourth year Candi Trivigino-Calderone is running the fundraiser, which has grown in popularity from the 80-100 signs she typically sells. "People buy them for kindergarten, 6th grade, 8th grade and high school," Trivigino-Calderone told Daily Voice. "People order them with their child's name and they get delivered the second weekend in June when various graduations start in Saddle Brook." She said it's becoming part of a tradition …

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

Events

Glen Rock Continues 'Meet The Mayor' Program GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer will visit a different borough business each Saturday morning during the month of June.He will make time to spend a few minutes speaking to residents during each session. Residents will have a chance to ask the mayor questions as time allows. Upcoming Meet the Mayor events include, Saturday, June 11, 10-11 a.m., Gracie Cleaners, 238 Rock Road Saturday, June 18, 10-11 a.m. , JEI Learning Center, 175 Rock Road Saturday, June 25 ,10-11 a.m., Zen Rock Pilates and Spin Studio, 175 Rock Road The July 2 session planned at Jalapenos Mexican Grill…

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Pearl River's 'Blue Bloods' Actor Robert Clohessy PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday To Pearl River native Robert Clohessy.Clohessy, an actor, was born in the Bronx on June 10, 1957 and turns 59 on Friday. Clohessy graduated from Pearl River High School in Pearl River, where he was a varsity football player. He fought in the 1975 Golden Gloves in Madison Square Garden at age 17 but elbow tendinitis ended his boxing career. He got interested in acting while at Rockland Community College in Suffern and was among its first graduates with a performing arts degree in 1977. The school had just launched the program in 1975. Clohessy made a c…

by Cindy Capitani

06/10/2016

News

Lane Closures Begin Friday On Route 8/25 In Bridgeport For Road Work BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Drivers traveling on Route 8 and 25 in Bridgeport will notice changes starting Friday night.The “Stage 1 Crossover Plan” will consist of lane closures, shifts and realignments, as well as other traffic pattern modifications. Starting 7 p.m. on Friday through the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, lane realignments will begin on Routes 8 and 25. Motorists should anticipate fluctuating lane closures on both northbound and southbound routes to allow for the shifting of lane markings. This work will continue into the pre-dawn hours of June 11. The Route 8 southbound on-ramp from …

by Cindy Capitani

06/09/2016

Events

Rainy Weather Didn't Dampen Annual Nanuet Street Fair NANUET, N.Y. -- People crowded Main Street for the Third Annual Nanuet Street Fair on Sunday, June 5. The fair ran 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with entertainment all day despite some rain. There were rides for the kids, family games, 200 booths with clothing, jewelry, crafts, art work, local businesses and much more. The Nanuet Library booth featured a spinning wheel. Many food vendors participated and there also was a beer garden. WRCR 1700 Broadcasted live from noon until 2 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce.

by Cindy Capitani

06/09/2016

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