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Cindy Capitani

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Lucky Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Lucky Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Lucky Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Start the new year 'Lucky' with the adoption of the SPCA's Pet of the Week. Lucky is a happy, young girl who always has a smile on her face. She loves people and other dogs (but doesn't want to live with cats).  She's friendly, playful, and energetic. She's around one year old but still has a lot of puppy energy and is working on her basic obedience. She'd be a good fit for kids around 12 and up (she loves kids, but can be jumpy and might knock little ones down).  Lucky would be happiest in a home where someone is around part time. E-mail trainer@spca914.org to learn m…

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News
Rutherford Families Displaced By Fire Are OK For Holidays Rutherford Families Displaced By Fire Are OK For Holidays
Rutherford Families Displaced By Fire Are OK For Holidays RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Both Washington School families displaced by a fire earlier this week are in good shape for the holidays. No injuries were reported in the blaze that broke out and displaced four families at Jackson Village Wednesday afternoon. Washington School and district officials were in touch with both families, who are still assessing what they need, Washington School Principal Bill Mulcahy said.  Spontaneous donations were dropped off at the school after people heard about the tragedy over Facebook. The Washington School PTA is coordinating those items and said on its Facebook pa…

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Obituaries
Philip M. Di Crosta, 81, Of Lodi Philip M. Di Crosta, 81, Of Lodi
Philip M. Di Crosta, 81, Of Lodi LODI, N.J. -- Philip M.Di Crosta, of Lodi, died on Dec. 20. He was 81. Born in Hackensack, he settled in Lodi over 60 years ago. Before retiring he was a postal worker for US Postal Service. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran. He loved the “ponies” and was an avid golfer and fisherman.  He was predeceased by his wife, Cynthia R. (Cangialosi).  He is survived by his children, Lori Grieco and husband Steven and Dana Di Crosta; parents, Frances Di Crosta and the late Martin; grandchildren, Jimmy and Michelle D’Amico, Laura, Barbara Ann and Steven Grieco; great-grandchildren, Christine and An…

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Obituaries
GoFundMe Launched For Funeral Of Hasbrouck Heights' Michael Devlin, 35 GoFundMe Launched For Funeral Of Hasbrouck Heights' Michael Devlin, 35
GoFundMe Launched For Funeral Of Hasbrouck Heights' Michael Devlin, 35 HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Michael J. Devlin, of Hasbrouck Heights and Bergenfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 19. He was 35. He was born in Englewood, on Dec. 11, 1981, and was employed as a sales and accounting representative at Gotham Technologies, Montvale. He was raised in Bergenfield and studied at SUNY Sullivan. He was an avid reader and writer, and a devoted fan of the Yankees, Giants and Michigan Wolverines. He will be remembered for his uniquely inappropriate sense of humor. He is survived by his parents, Pamela Leusch and Terrence Devlin; siblings, Kenneth Devlin and his w…

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Events
Santa Claus Is Coming To Park Ridge Christmas Eve Santa Claus Is Coming To Park Ridge Christmas Eve
Santa Claus Is Coming To Park Ridge Christmas Eve PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Children in Park Ridge waiting to see Santa will get their chance on Saturday night. Santa will be escorted to town by the fire department on Christmas Eve, an annual, longstanding tradition.  The Park Ridge Fire Department will drive the Jolly Ol Elf to Depot Square, where he will say hi to children until 9 p.m.  Santa Claus will have stockings and toys for kids young and old. More information can be found here.

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News
Bergenfield Mayor Does Zumba, Inspires Others To Exercise Bergenfield Mayor Does Zumba, Inspires Others To Exercise
Bergenfield Mayor Does Zumba, Inspires Others To Exercise BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Mayor of Bergenfield took home the state wellness prize, thanks to his entry at a municipal conference that gave the town a shot at a health grant. The 2016 Mayors Wellness Campaign Wellness Grant was awarded to Bergenfield for its focus on community activities designed to help residents live healthier lives.  From weight loss challenges to the annual 5K to Zumba classes, Bergenfield offers residents an array of healthy choices all year around.  The Mayors Healthy Living Challenge is an eight-week program that includes free workshops, exercise class, fitness trial…

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Neighbors
Lyndhurst Pizza Maker Hangs Up Apron After 41 Years But Name Lives On Lyndhurst Pizza Maker Hangs Up Apron After 41 Years But Name Lives On
Lyndhurst Pizza Maker Hangs Up Apron After 41 Years But Name Lives On LYNDHURST, N.J. -- No one knows if there was ever an actual "JoJo" at JoJo's Pizza in Lyndhurst, but if there were his real name would be Junior, who's now 67. After running the Italian takeout for 41 years, Junior Oppido is handing the trade secrets over to a fellow pizza maker from Lyndhurst who grew up making pies across the river, in Belleville. JoJo's Pizza has been in business since 1959, and before Oppido took over in 1976, it had seen frequent turnover. He was 26 years old, and owning a pizzeria or cafe of some kind was something he had always wanted to do. "I always…

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Obituaries
Claire Marie Perri, 77, Of Pearl River Claire Marie Perri, 77, Of Pearl River
Claire Marie Perri, 77, Of Pearl River PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Claire Marie Perri, of Pearl River, died on Dec. 17. She was 77. Born in Brooklyn, she attended Jamaica High School and worked for Sears for 20 years. Claire enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, shopping with her daughter and her yearly vacations at Sunny Hill resort in Greenville. She is survived by her husband, Vincent; her children, Vincent "Skip" (Cathy) and Kelli-Ann (Thor) Peters; and her grandchildren, Jesse Perri, Jared, Freya and Tiera Peters.

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Felicita Rodriguez Caez, 91, Of Hackensack Felicita Rodriguez Caez, 91, Of Hackensack
Felicita Rodriguez Caez, 91, Of Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Felicita Rodriguez Caez, of Hackensack, died on Monday, Dec. 19. She was 91. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Caez; children, Wilfred Caez and his wife Maryanne of Gretna, Nebraska and the late Michael A. Caez; grandchildren, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Jessalyn M. Oriani, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Anna, Quentin, Brenna, Lila, Charlie, and Mia Angel; and siblings,  Peter Rodriguez and Nina Caez.  Visiting will be on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union St., Hackensack. Prayer service will be on Friday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the funera…

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Neighbors
Westport's Nile Rodgers Garners Award From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Westport's Nile Rodgers Garners Award From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Westport's Nile Rodgers Garners Award From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport resident and Chic frontman Nile Rodgers is being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but his band is being overlooked for the 11th year. Rodgers was nominated for the Award for Musical Excellence, a prize also given to Ringo Starr in 2015, The E Street Band, 2014 and Leon Russell, who was the first to receive the honor in 2011.  Chic has the longest-selling record in Atlantic history and Rodgers said he doesn't understand why he was chosen and not his band, according to multiple media sites. "Le Freak" was Chic's number one hit in 1977, 1978 and …

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