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Cindy Capitani

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Here's How We Really Feel About The IRS, Wyckoff Tax Day got bumped to April 18 this year, but that doesn't take the sting out of having to pay Uncle Sam. The results of a 2016 Taxpayer Survey by WalletHub indicate that even though almost half of us will get a refund, more than a quarter of us would get an "IRS" tattoo to have a tax-free future, and 11 percent of us would clean toilets at Chipotle for three years. Some other fun survey results: When it comes to preparing taxes, almost 50 percent of us would rather make a Thanksgiving dinner for our in-laws, and 35 percent said they'd be willing to talk about sex with their kids…

by Daily Voice

04/17/2016

Events

Demarest Nature Center Organizes Nature Walk, Volunteer Day DEMAREST, N.J. -- A Nature Walk & Volunteer Day takes place Friday, April 23 in Demarest.Hosted by the Demarest Nature Center, participants should meet at the Wakelee Field Playground at 9:30 a.m. for a walk with naturalist Marc Gossen. He will lead the group through the trails to spot signs of spring in the flora and fauna. Volunteer Day follows at 10:30 a.m. Wear long pants and bring gardening gloves. The group will be cleaning up litter and doing light trail maintenance. Meet at the Wakelee Field Playground parking lot for either events. Rain date, only if extreme weather, is on S…

by Cindy Capitani

04/17/2016

Events

Rutherford Public Library Foundation Organizes Fundraiser Gala In Carlstadt RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A gala at at Il Villaggio in Carlstadt is planned by the Rutherford Public Library Foundation Saturday, May 7.The event starts with an extended cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner and dancing. Proceeds from the event support the Rutherford Public Library. Most recently, the Foundation has committed to funding millwork and furnishings for the renovations that are currently taking place at the library. Click here for more information and tickets. The Rutherford Public Library Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 corporation led by a Board of Dir…

by Cindy Capitani

04/17/2016

Schools

Ramsey Schools Set Date For Fun Run RAMSEY, N.J. -- A 5K race and family fun run takes place in Ramsey on Saturday, May 7.The Ramsey Public Education Foundation invites the public to its 3rd Annual Sprint for Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m. and cost is $25 Race Fee plus $2.50 Sign Up Fee. The Family Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. and cost is $12 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee. The 5K race is USATF certified and sanctioned and timing and scoring will be by BEST Racing Systems. There will be performance race shirts and mile clocks, plus awards for top finishers. The day includes DJ, music and p…

by Cindy Capitani

04/17/2016

News

Bergen's Dangerous Roads 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. More pedestrians died on Routes 4 and 17 than on any other road in Bergen County over a three-year period, according to a non-profit group that wants New Jersey to increase the gas tax to fund transportation safety improvements. Transgender students in the Pascack Valley school district will be allowed to use restrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity, under a policy approved Monday night. Park Ridge's Charles S. Hirsch, hailed by some as "the last great untold story of 9/11,"…

by Cindy Capitani

04/17/2016

Events

Join Fort Lee Regional Chamber For New Member Breakfast FORT LEE, N.J. -- New members will be welcomed at the Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast Tuesday, April 19. The semi-annual New Member Breakfast is being held at The Modern from 8-9:30 a.m. More than 25 new members will be recognized. Josie Walsh will also speak about the summer intern program from the Academy of Finance at Fort Lee High School.

by Cindy Capitani

04/17/2016

News

Missing Jersey City Man Found Dead 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 man whose body was pulled from a swimming hole in West Milford Friday afternoon was a missing 21-year-old Jersey City resident, authorities confirmed Sunday afternoon. The former site of the A&P in Wayne will have a new grocery store opening in the coming months, according to NorthJersey.com. Mr. Cupcakes is partnering with Children's Aid and Family Services throughout April, and when you purchase a "Maddie cupcake," 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the organization. Adult stud…

by Cindy Capitani

04/16/2016

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Animal Shelter Seeks Donations For Spay/Neuter Program CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The volunteer no-kill animal shelter in Cliffside Park is asking the community to support its spay and neuter program by making a donation. About 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year and about one every eight seconds are unnecessarily euthanized, according to a release from the shelter. Spaying or neutering pets is good for their health. Male dogs tend to live 18 percent longer than unneutered male dogs and spayed female dogs live 23 percent longer than unspayed. Donations are tax deductible. Make a check payable to Bergen County Protect & Rescue,…

by Cindy Capitani

04/16/2016

Lifestyle

Lyndhurst Health Department Organizes Seminar for Stroke Awareness Month LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A stroke seminar will be held at the Carucci Building in Lyndhurst on Friday, May 13. The Lyndhurst Health Department, under the direction of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, will host the seminar in recognition of May as National Stroke Awareness Month.Stroke is the third leading cause of disability in America. Participants can learn how to prevent and recognize stroke with Clara Maass Medical Center medical expert Ronnie D. Castro, MSN, RN Director. Free blood pressure screenings will be provided, and a light breakfast will be served. The session starts at 10 a.m. and pre-…

by Cindy Capitani

04/16/2016

Events

East Rutherford Library Presents 'The Story Of The Broadway Musical' EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Broadway musical will be discussed at the Memorial Library in East Rutherford on Monday, April 25. Robert Butts will present a lecture that covers Shakespeare to Sunset Boulevard to tell the story of the Broadway musical. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m.and registration is required. The event is open to all but East Rutherford residents will be given priority. Call (201) 939-3930, or email hartigan@eastrutherford.bccls.org for information and to register. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a State…

by Cindy Capitani

04/16/2016

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