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Cindy Capitani

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Sports

Former Hawthorne State Wresting Champ Makes Second NCAA HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- A championship wrestler from Hawthorne High School Class of 2013 is strutting his stuff at the University of North Carolina, reports nj.com. Ethan Ramos, a redshirt sophomore at University of North Carolina, qualified for his second NCAA championships and earning All America, reports nj.com.He finished 22-3 this season and won an ACC title, reports nj.com. Click here to read the nj.com story.

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03/11/2016

Politics

Cuts To Library Force Leonia Council To Delay 2016 Budget LEONIA , N.J. — Library supporters rallied Monday in response to spending cuts proposed in Leonia's 2016 budget, reports northjersey.com.The borough's proposed slashing of 25 percent from the library's budget drops its contribution from the anticipated $840,000 to under $615,000, reports northjersey.com. Community backlash prompted Leonia officials to hold back the budget while other cost-savings measures are sought, reports northjersey.com. A special meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 31 is planned in the Leonia High School's Little Theater to discuss the budget and long-term financial health of t…

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03/11/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Looking For Man Who Robbed Citgo BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Police ask the public's help in identifying an armed man who robbed a Citgo gas station in Bridgeport on Thursday. Bridgeport police released five minutes of surveillance footage showing a man entering the store of the gas station. After cruising around the aisles for a minute or two, the perpetrator is seen ambushing the clerk in a surprise attack behind the register. It's not known what was taken. The Citgo Gas Station is located at 915 Reservoir Ave. Anyone with information should contact Bridgeport Police Det. M. Fumidinisi at (203) 581-5246.

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03/11/2016

Events

Get Breakfast With The Easter Bunny In Carlstadt CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is planned Saturday, March 19 at the Carlstadt Civic Center.Light refreshments will be served at the event, which runs from 9-11 a.m. The event is sponsored by the the Carlstadt Recreation Committee. The Carlstadt Civic Center located at 500 Madison St.

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03/11/2016

Events

Elmwood Park Soap Box Derby Runs In April ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Registration is now in progress for the Elmwood Park soap box derby in April.The Elmwood Park Centennial Committee sponsors a soap box derby race Saturday, April 16. The race is open to anyone 7 and older. Check in is at 10 a.m. and the race begins at 11 a.m. at 16th Avenue. Participants must wear a helmut and appropriate clothing. Fee is $10. Awards will be presented to all divisions. Click here for more information or email info@epnj100.org

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03/11/2016

Events

Rutherford Blood Drive Honors Fred Fiume RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The blood drive in Rutherford April 4 is dedicated to a local resident who died last year. The Rutherford Community Blood Bank will hold its spring blood drive in memory of Fred Fiume, a Rutherfordian who died in July of 2015 at the age of 53. The drive will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kip Center. Blood donors will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts. Fiume had a challenging illness most of his adult life, but chose to give to the community and his country. He was married with four children, a blood donor, a Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks and a member of its…

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03/11/2016

Business

Fort Lee's Callahan's Has Photo Contest For Tiffany Chandelier FORT LEE, N.J. -- Callahan's in Fort Lee is giving away one of their iconic Tiffany chandeliers this week -- or maybe next.It depends on how it takes someone to turn up a vintage photo of Callahan's between 1945 and 1950. The owners of Callahan's are looking for photos "Before our Dad bought his business." Anyone submitting a photo must have proof of the time it taken to document its authenticity. Callahan's was closed by its second-generation owners in 2006 but reopened in 2014 as a food truck by third generation Daniel DeMiglio. The truck is at the Meadowlands Flea Market in E…

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03/11/2016

Neighbors

Ramsey ShopRite Employees Featured On Cheerios Box RAMSEY, N.J. -- Employees from ShopRite of Ramsey were recognized for their efforts during the 2015 ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest.As part of this recognition, store associates Raena Chalas and Janelle Harding are being featured on a special-edition Cheerios box. The contest teams up ShopRite and General Mills in an effort to raise funds to feed the hungry in communities served by ShopRite stores. "Hunger Fighting Heroes" raised $1.31 million during the 2015 contest period. Since its inception in 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated over $40 million to Fee…

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03/11/2016

Lifestyle

Tree Removal Process Closes Trails At Teaneck Creek Conservancy TEANECK, N.J. -- Trails at a Teaneck park are closed until approximately March 15 while trees are removed.Teaneck Creek Park is in the midst of a full restoration and reclamation project. The land is being rehabilitated for healthier habitats, better flow of water to the Creek, and a greater understanding of the intricate role the park plays in the local environment. Debris left on site from the construction of routes 80 and 95 caused trees to take root on top of the waste piles and must be removed so that the area can be properly cleaned. The restoration team and Weed Warriors identified …

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03/11/2016

Events

Garfield Boys And Girls Club Prepares Beefsteak Dinner GARFIELD, N.J. -- A beefsteak dinner is planned Tuesday, April 5 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield.Cost is $450 for a table of 10 or $50 per person. Catering is by Giresi's Catering and includes beer, soda and 50/50. Click here for more information or call 973-478-7662.

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03/11/2016

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