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Cindy Capitani

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Water And Wellness Focus Of Spring Fest In Teaneck May 15 TEANECK, N.J. -- Spring Fest takes place on Sunday, May 15 at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy.There will be food, music, raffles and vendors, as well as free massages, arts and crafts and much more. This year the event will focus on water and wellness and promoting healthy habits and habitats. The event features environmental presentations, food trucks and space for creativity. There also will be a live raptor show at 1 p.m. and musical performances throughout the day. Free parking will be available at the Glenpointe Hotel, 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Free shuttle service is provided from Be…

by Cindy Capitani

05/10/2016

News

Laura, Jenna Bush Promote Children's Book In Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- A moderated book discussion with Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager takes place Tuesday, May 10 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. The event runs from 8-9 p.m. Doors close promptly at 7:45 p.m. and seating is limited. Photos, video, and other types of recording devices, including cell phones, are not permitted at any time during the event. This is a moderated discussion only about their book "Our Great Big Backyard." There will not be a meet and greet or book signing after. Each attendee must purchase a ticket for this event, which includes a copy of their new release, &qu…

by Cindy Capitani

05/10/2016

Sports

Port Chester Middle School Launches Second Tennis Season PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Students at Port Chester Middle School are learning about the game of tennis and how to improve their skills. This is the second year that Port Chester Middle School has hosted a team for students ages 10 to 13. The 20-member team kicked off its season at Garibaldi Park on April 14. The students and their club advisors -- teachers Sari Neckman and Jenna Broems -- were joined by tennis pros Sandy Hoffman from the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and Dale Balun from Sound Shore Indoor Tennis. Students were drilled in serving, forehands, backhands and volleys. At…

by Cindy Capitani

05/08/2016

Lifestyle

What Did You Buy Mom For Mother's Day, Wyckoff? What did you get Mom for Mother's Day? A recent survey of 500 moms by insure.com reveals that gift cards and spa treatments are appreciated but there's nothing as special as a homemade gift. Some of the most common Mother’s Day gifts were given a thumbs-down from Moms this year: Perfume: Nearly 25 percent of moms want to pick their own scents. Flowers: 14 percent aren't longing for a Mother's Day bouquet. Appliances: 24 percent of moms said no to gifts like vacuums and blenders. More than a third prefer homemade gifts, and moms surveyed would take a shopping spree over jewelry. Regar…

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05/08/2016

News

Haledon Road Rage Shooting Tops Last Week's News In Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Passaic County. A crash ignited a road rage incident that ended with a driver shot in the chest and two defendants in custody, Haledon police said. The Oakland Diner has become a feast for the eyes and is the Passaic DVlicious Winner. No one can be angry or upset when there's a cupcake around. Just ask Wanaque's Julianne Start, the creative force behind the Mr. Cupcakes stores in Oradell and Chatham. A Clifton man eligible for parole in 18 days escaped from a South Jersey minimum security prison early Tuesday, acc…

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05/08/2016

Events

Lyndhurst Board Of Health Holds Stroke Seminar LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A seminar for National Stroke Awareness Month is planned Friday, May 13 at the Carucci Senior Building in Lyndhurst.Participants will learn how to prevent and recognize stroke with Clara Maass Medical Center medical expert Ronnie D. Castro, MSN, RN, Director of Cardiac Services and Stroke Programs.There will also be a free blood pressure screening and a light breakfast. The seminar starts at 10 a.m. Call the Lyndhurst Health Department to register at 201-804-2500. The Carucci Senior Building is located at 281 Stuyvesant Ave.

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05/08/2016

Lifestyle

Bergen County Irish Festival Comes To Overpeck Ridgefield Park In June RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The 3rd annual Bergen County Irish Festival is planned at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park on Saturday, June 25. There will be live music on the main stage by Nine Mile House, Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones, The Tommy Flynn Band and Mass Pipe Band. There also will be children's activities, 50/50's, dancing, a bag pipe competition as well as a food and Irish Pub area. Admission is free and people are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Sponsors are Holy Name Medical Center, Inserra Supermarkets, Tommy Fox's Public House and The Irish Echo. …

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05/08/2016

Events

Google Sponsoring Passaic Small Business Workshop PASSAIC, N.J. -- Small business owners are invited to a workshop on Tuesday with Google at the Garden Vista Ballroom in Passaic.Participants will get hands-on help from Google staff regarding search optimization, building an online presence, and getting your business on Google Maps and GooglePlus. Everyone will leave with a website, domain name and hosting for one year from StartLogic. Businesses found on the web are growing twice as fast and creating twice as many jobs as businesses that are strictly offline, according to Google. Some 60 percent of New Jersey small businesses have no webs…

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05/08/2016

Events

Bergen County Organizes Third Annual EarthFest Overpeck In Ridgefield Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The Third Annual Bergen County Parks EarthFest takes place on Saturday, May 14 at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park. The Bergen County Department of Parks is hosting the event in partnership with the Hackensack Riverkeeper. This year’s event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the rain date is Sunday, May 15. The highlight of the event is the Recycled Regatta. This event pits teams against one another in designing and building a human-powered craft out of ordinary household items which otherwise would be destined for landfills. The day will also feature: A festi…

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05/08/2016

News

Justin Bieber Stops In Wood-Ridge Tops Last Week's News In Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Bergen County. Bergen County Sheriff's Officer Rob Mantone was stopped at a light on a Route 17 overpass near the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge when a black Escalade pulled up alongside his patrol vehicle and the passenger coaxed him to roll down his window. Police said there was nothing suspicious about the death of a 59-year-old Bergenfield High School custodian whose body was found early Tuesday. Garfield Police Officer Dennis Serritella expected the worst when he pulled up to the scene of a car crash three summers ago. S…

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05/08/2016

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