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Cindy Capitani

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Neighbors

Bergen County Mentoring Youth Program Honors Former Mentees HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Mentoring Youth program of the Bergen Volunteer Center recognized two former mentees at the annual Celebrate Volunteers event. Rashell Adams and Gerardo Velazquez were honored for their contributions to the program and the community. These two young adults spoke to an audience of 150 volunteers and community leaders about their experiences and how they have become mentors in their own right after years of support from caring adults who helped guide their paths. "Ronnie [her mentor] helped me become a better person by believing in me when I didn't believe in m…

by Cindy Capitani

04/15/2016

News

The Holy Bible Ranks Among One Of The Most Challenged Books In America "The Holy Bible" is one the American Library Association's most challenged books, reports the Huffington Post.The bible ranked number six in 2015 out of 275 challenges to books, reports the Huffington Post. The ALA says books are challenged for inappropriate content, offensive language, religious viewpoints or being sexually explicit, reports the Huffington Post. The top three challenged books were, "Looking for Alaska," by John Green "Fifty Shades of Grey," by E.L. James "I Am Jazz," by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings Click here to read the sto…

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04/15/2016

Neighbors

Garfield Boys And Girls Club Updates Facilities Through Grant GARFIELD, N.J. -- Thanks to grant money from Party City, the Garfield Boys & Girls Club has undergone much needed renovations, according to northjersey.com.Since 2012 the club has received $345,000 from Party City and has been able to increase its facility space to accommodate 200 children, according to northjersey.com. The most recent grant money went for upgrades to the gym and computer room, according to northjersey.com. Click here to read the story on northjersey.com.

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04/15/2016

News

Survey Shows New Yorkers Need 80 Percent Of Income For Basics, Taxes As New Yorkers rush to file their tax returns, they’re feeling the pinch not just from Uncle Sam, but from layers of taxation that drive up New York’s cost of living. A survey by Reclaim New York of 739 respondents statewide showed New Yorkers are saddled with high expenses and have little left over, if anything, for savings. Reclaim New York launched an online Affordability Calculator in March to allow taxpayers to better understand the financial burdens placed on them by New York’s high-tax, high-cost environment. “We created the calculator to enable people to use their own local data to…

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04/15/2016

Events

Closter's Temple Beth El Brings Broadway To Northern Valley CLOSTER, N.J. -- Steven Lutvak, composer and co-lyricist of the Tony-award-winning play "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder," will perform at Temple Beth El of Northern Valley on May 14.The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by Lutvak's concert, "A Gentleman’s Guide to A Gentleman’s Guide." Dessert follows the show. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $75 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online, or call 201-768-5112. Tickets must be purchased by May 8. Temple Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh Road in Closter. The e…

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04/15/2016

Events

Sample Restaurant Fare At Greenburgh Taste Off GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The 6th Annual Greenburgh Taste Off takes place Saturday, April 30 at Woodlands High School in Hartsdale.Participants will have the opportunity to taste food, visit businesses, vote for competitive category winners, win Penny Social and/or Silent Auction items and honor Greenburgh Central School District staff members. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. The event is sponsored by the Falcons Nest Booster Club and takes place from 12-3 p.m. Click here to order tickets and for more information.

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04/14/2016

Schools

'Fiddler On The Roof' Coming Up At Our Lady Of Mercy Academy, Park Ridge PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Our Lady of Mercy Academy‘s Drama Club, Park Ridge, will perform "Fiddler on the Roof" April 22-24. Performances will be in the school's all purpose room on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at 2 & 7 p.m. Students in grades 5-8 will perform the Broadway classics “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.” Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Our Lady of Mercy Academy is located at 25 Fremont Ave.

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04/14/2016

Events

Ridgefield Park Mosaic Lodge Organizes Blood Drive RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- A blood drive takes place Saturday, May 21 at the Ridgefield Park Masonic Lodge 194 F&AM. Donors will receive free breakfast. To donate, You must weigh at least 110 pounds Eat something before donation Bring identification The drive runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Click here to schedule an appointment or call 201-251-3703.

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04/14/2016

Events

ArtsWestchester Celebrates 2016 Arts Award Winners WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --ArtsWestchester recently celebrated the 2016 Arts Award honorees at a luncheon in Tarrytown.The 2016 Arts Award Recipients are: The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award: Donald Cecil and, in memory, Jane Cecil. Donald Cecil and his late wife Jane of Harrison have given extraordinary support to the arts and education in Westchester, including the Emelin Theatre, Westchester Philharmonic and the Jandon Scholars Program The Arts Organization Award: Historic Hudson Valley. HHV welcomes more than 300,000 visitors annually at five National Historic Landmarks in Westches…

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04/14/2016

Lifestyle

Mahwah Library Offers Crocheting Classes MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Library is offering crocheting classes starting Monday, May 2. "Crocheting Fun" classes will run for seven weeks and is an intensive program that will teach teens and "tweens" in grades 5-8 how to crochet. Participants will finish the program with their own creation. Classes are held on Mondays, May 2- June 20 (excluding Memorial Day) at 3:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to sign up or contact Denise Jukniewicz, Teen Librarian, 201-529-7323 x 224, djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

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04/14/2016

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