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Cindy Capitani

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Schools

Students From Washington Township's IHA Learn About Ministry Work WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Students from Immaculate Heart Academy recently heard lectures from past graduates about different nonprofit fields.The school hosted a panel of IHA women who work in various ministry and non-profit professions. The April 15 event included, Debbie Emery, ’14, Director of Community Engagement at Bergen Volunteer Center Susan Gilfillan Visser, ’91, former Director of Strategic Programs/Initiatives at the Somerset Y and former of Veteran Services at Community Hope, Inc. Stacey Flanagan, ’90, Director of Health & Human Services for Jersey City Michele Hughes-G…

by Cindy Capitani

04/20/2016

Sports

Prepare For New Milford Race With Couch To 5K Training Group NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Runners who want to take part in the annual run hosted by New Milford Fire Co. 1 on Saturday, June 18 but are intimidated by the distance can join a group training for the race. New runners can be part of the Couch to 5K Community (C25K) and train to get in shape for the event. "Couch to 5K" programs are designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 3.1 miles or 30 minutes in nine weeks. The annual fire department race includes USATF-NJ Masters State Championship 5K as well as a new "1 Mile Road Race." There will also be a Family Walk a…

by Cindy Capitani

04/20/2016

Events

Document Shredding Planned At Harrington Park Borough Hall HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- A chance to clean out old paper work is coming to Harrington Park on Saturday is is open to all Bergen County residents.The Bergen County Utilities Authority is providing a Mobile Paper Shredding Program so residents will have the opportunity to have confidential and sensitive personal materials shredded free of charge. The shredding truck will be at the Borough Hall parking lot in Harrington Park on April 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your papers (no clips, binders, or cardboard) and watch everything get shredded. Members of the HP Environmental Commission and Green…

by Cindy Capitani

04/20/2016

Lifestyle

Smokers Unite In The Tri-State Area For National Weed Day It's National Weed Day on Wednesday, April 20.Pronounced "four twenty," it's a code-term that refers to the annual consumption of cannabis, AKA weed, as a way to identify oneself with cannabis culture. Observances based on the number 420 include smoking cannabis around the time 4:20 p.m., as well as smoking and celebrating cannabis on the date April 20. It actually has nothing to do with Grateful Dead musician Jerry Garcia, nor is it about the legalities. It simply just is. Click here for the Tech Times article on more "four twenty" references.

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

News

Red Flag Warning Issued As Brush Fire Threat Grows In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A red flag warning for brush fires will go into effect Tuesday afternoon due to dry weather conditions across Fairfield County.The warning will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. April 19, according to the National Weather Service . A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. Strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels significantly elevate the chance of fire. Tuesday will be cloudy and dry, with winds gusting up to 25 mph, a high of 64 degrees. The sun will gradually appear as the morning unfolds. Wednesday is dry again …

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

Schools

All's Well At Ridgewood's Travell School After Smokey Start RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- An electrical fire in the music room caused the evacuation of Ridgewood's Travell School this morning before classes began.Principal Margaret Leininger and custodian Mr. James immediately called the Ridgewood Fire Department. Firefighters arrived after James had already extinguished the small electrical fire that broke out in a ventilator. The RFD cleared everyone to enter the building around 8:30 a.m.

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

Schools

Teaneck Middle School Plans 5K Color Run TEANECK, N.J. -- The middle school in Teaneck is planning its first 5K run on Saturday, May 7.The Thomas Jefferson Middle School will host a 1 Mile Fun Run and Color 5K at the school at Noon. Cost is $10 for students, $20 for adults and $5 for the Fun Run. Add $2 for same-day registration. Click here for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

News

Bergen Freeholders Recognize April As Animal Cruelty Prevention Month HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently adopted a resolution recognizing April 2016 as Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. On hand to receive copies of the resolution were Director of the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (BCASAC) Deb Yankow, Bergen County Department of Health Director Dr. Nancy Mangieri and Sgt. Evan Kutzin from the Bergen County SPCA/Animal Cruelty Task Force. County Executive James J. Tedesco was also on hand to deliver a proclamation recognizing the month. Yankow gave a presentation, highlighting the work of Bergen County’s…

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

Sports

Lyndhurst High School Senior Continues Football Career In College LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A Varsity football player and senior at Lyndhurst High School is heading to an NCAA Division III school for his college education and to continue his football career.Michael Cooper will attend Delaware Valley in September and play for the Delaware Valley Aggies in Doylestown, Pa. Delaware Valley plays in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)'s Freedom Division In the last 12 years, the Aggies have elevated themselves into one of the top Division III programs in the country, with a 108-30 record. They have captured six MAC championships and three Eastern College Athletic Confer…

by Cindy Capitani

04/19/2016

Lifestyle

'Property Brothers' Filming In Westchester, Casting In Fairfield New Westchester County residents are getting a chance to be on television, earn $20 grand and get a panel of experts to renovate their fixer-uppers into dream homes. Drew and Jonathan Scott, twin brothers and stars of the popular HGTV show, "The Property Brothers," started shooting on Monday, April 18 and will feature 16 Westchester County homes. Additional Westchester County homes are being sought for upcoming seasons, as well as houses in Fairfield County, Conn., according to the television series's website. Requirements include, Purchasing fixer-upper homes in either coun…

by Cindy Capitani

04/18/2016

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