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Cindy Capitani

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Sign Up For Swim Classes At Lyndhurst Community Pool Sign Up For Swim Classes At Lyndhurst Community Pool
Sign Up For Swim Classes At Lyndhurst Community Pool LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Registration for swim lessons are now underway in Lyndhurst. The Lyndhurst Parks Department is now accepting registrations for the April-June session of Swim America lessons at the Lyndhurst Community Pool. Classes will be offered on Saturdays at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. April 23-June 18. Classes are open to swimmers ages 4-14, residents and non-residents.  Click here to register. Registration forms will not be accepted at the pool.

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News
Garfield Rotary Club Mentors Teens Garfield Rotary Club Mentors Teens
Garfield Rotary Club Mentors Teens GARFIELD, N.J. -- Teens in Garfield explored various job opportunities at a career day sponsored by the Garfield Rotary Club on Thursday. Along with the YMCA and library, five members of the Rotary Club spoke about how they became successful at their respective careers, along with some failures and successes along the way. Students had the opportunity to sign up to shadow Rotary Club members for a week in April to learn more about their line of work.  Some of the careers discussed included advertising, banking, business, medical and non-profit work. The career day also had a raffle, pizza an…

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Lifestyle
Fort Lee To Construct Three New Parks This Year Fort Lee To Construct Three New Parks This Year
Fort Lee To Construct Three New Parks This Year FORT LEE, N.J. -- Three new public parks are opening soon in Fort Lee.Mayor Mark Sokolich said acquisition of the parks is at no cost to taxpayers and include, A one-acre passive public park at the corner of Main Street and Lemoine Avenue in the downtown district. A two-acre passive public park at Redevelopment 5 East, adjacent to The Modern high rise.  A public park on 15th Street, with a portion devoted to the town's second community garden program.  The parks will be owned by Fort Lee and will offer residents and visitors an opportunity to sit, relax and meet friends.  A fourth park is …

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Oakland, Wyckoff Mayors Talk Mental Health In Allendale Oakland, Wyckoff Mayors Talk Mental Health In Allendale
Oakland, Wyckoff Mayors Talk Mental Health In Allendale MAHWAH, N.J. — The Northwest Mayors Association is having a discussion on mental health awareness on Saturday, March 12 in Allendale. Representatives from area municipalities are invited to participate in the discussion to further efforts to bring awareness about mental health issues, including depression, alcoholism and addiction. The discussion will take place at Northern Highlands Regional High School Auditorium. The association is comprised of mayors from Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ramsey, Oakland, Wyckoff, Mahwah, Allendale, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Glen Rock and Midland…

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Schools
West Milford PTA Plans Pocketbook Bingo West Milford PTA Plans Pocketbook Bingo
West Milford PTA Plans Pocketbook Bingo WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- A pocketbook bingo and tricky tray event takes place Friday, April 29 at Apshawa Elementary School in West Milford.Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. People are encouraged to bring a shareable snack for the table. Donations are still needed for the tricky tray portion of the event. Click here for more information or call Ashley Brown LaNeve, 201-675-8872 or Celeste Burke, 201-956-5007.

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Sports
Championship Mahwah Football Team Holds Team Ring Ceremony Championship Mahwah Football Team Holds Team Ring Ceremony
Championship Mahwah Football Team Holds Team Ring Ceremony MAHWAH, N.J. -- The championship football team ring ceremony for Mahwah was held Tuesday at Seasons Catering in Washington Township. Two-time Super Bowl winner Leonard Marshall spoke to players and families at the event. He also gave Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet a championship ring. Mahwah went 11-1 and defeated Glen Rock 38-13 on Dec. 4 at MetLife Stadium to win the North 1, Group II state sectional title.

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Police & Fire
Danbury Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Federal Prison For Home Invasions Danbury Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Federal Prison For Home Invasions
Danbury Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Federal Prison For Home Invasions DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday for orchestrating a series of violent home invasion robberies of illegal drugs and drug trafficking proceeds, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly said. Marlon Patterson, also known as “Head,” 32, of Danbury, has been detained since his arrest on Oct. 16, 2013. He pleaded guilty May 1, 2015 to one count of interference with commerce by robbery, one count of attempted interference with commerce by robbery, and one count of use of a firearm during and in relation to crimes of violence…

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Passaic County Schools Awarded Field Trip Grants Passaic County Schools Awarded Field Trip Grants
Passaic County Schools Awarded Field Trip Grants Passaic County, N.J. -- Schools in Passaic County were among the recipients of 83 grants distributed by the Community Foundation of New Jersey and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Both organizations announced that their pilot program, Field Trip New Jersey, has awarded more than $45,000 in grants to schools supporting educational field trips.  The 83 grants will make it possible for thousands of students in under-served communities to visit arts and culture sites, historic landmarks, nature preserves, and science institutions in New Jersey, as well as college campuses throughout the Mid-At…

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Events
Nyack Village Theater Has Irish-Themed Events In March Nyack Village Theater Has Irish-Themed Events In March
Nyack Village Theater Has Irish-Themed Events In March NYACK, N.Y. -- New films are scheduled in March at the Nyack Village Theatre. The film "State of Grace" plays on Saturday, March 12 starring Sean Penn, Ed Harris and Gary Oldman. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 online or $9 cash only at the door. The plot focuses on Terry Noonan return home to New York's Hells Kitchen after a 10 year absence and hook-up with a childhood pal involved in the Irish mob. "Irish: An Evening of Irish Readings & Interpretations" is performed on Friday, March 18. The show will be Irish stories, poems, historical fact…

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Northvale Church Holds Diaper Drive Northvale Church Holds Diaper Drive
Northvale Church Holds Diaper Drive NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Diapers and wipes are being collected through April 30 by the Community Gospel Church in Northvale.Area residents are asked to bring diapers, pull-ups and baby wipes in all sizes to the church on the following days and times: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.  Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Drop off location is the Community Gospel Church, 433 Beechwood Road, Northvale. The drive supports families in need in Northvale and the surrounding communities. Click here for more information or call (201) 768-6860 .

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