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Cindy Capitani

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Lifestyle

Montvale Mercedes Benz Gives Back RIVER EDGE, N.J. – Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County teamed up with Mercedes-Benz for a week of service on their Bergenfield construction worksite. Approximately 100 Mercedes-Benz employees completed five days of service in Bergenfield and 50 Mercedes-Benz employees completed one day of service in support of Habitat Bergen at their Montvale campus. Mercedes-Benz USA has a longstanding history of giving back in the communities where their employees live and work, supporting community partners that align with the needs of the their local community. The idea of doing “what you can, wher…

by Cindy Capitani

11/21/2016

Events

Ridgewood Offers Lots Of Treats On Small Business Saturday RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Horses, trains and music will be part of the holiday fun in Ridgewood on Saturday, Nov. 26 when the annual Winterfest kicks off at noon. Sponsored by the Ridgewood Guild, the 7th Annual Winterfest coincides with Small Business Saturday and will run until 3 p.m. Memorial Park at Van Neste Square will be decorated and the stage set with special holiday performances by The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus. There will be, ice sculptures, horse drawn hayrides around town, cookies, candy canes, complimentary hot chocolate, a trackless train ride and more. In celebration of S…

by Cindy Capitani

11/21/2016

Neighbors

Cortlandt Man Launches Go Fund Me Page For Ex-Neighbor In Need Of Kidney CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A Cortlandt resident is reaching out to the community to ask people to help a Richford man with doctor bills. Richford volunteer fireman and former chief John Keener is a husband and father who was an active volunteer in the community. Due to poor health, he's no longer able to work and is need of a kidney, according to a GoFundMe page established by friend Jack Zahl. "John was especially helpful to my parents during my father's lengthy illness," Zahl said on the page. "With huge hospital and doctor bills, John is facing facing financial difficulty and may …

by Cindy Capitani

11/21/2016

Neighbors

Help Bring Holiday Cheer To Less Fortunate In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Englewood community is asked to pitch in this holiday season and give back to those who have less. The Community Chest asks people to get into the spirit of the season and help neighbors with a contribution to the annual Holiday Gift Card Program. "The holiday season can be a very lonely, difficult time for people who do not have the resources to celebrate the season. While some neighbors are getting together with friends and families, others cannot afford to buy gifts for friends and family or entertain in their homes because they are not con…

by Cindy Capitani

11/20/2016

Lifestyle

Mouthwatering Mexican Food Now Served Up In Cliffside Park CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Authentic Mexican food comes to Cliffside Park with the opening of a new restaurant offering a colorful dine-in experience or at-home delivery. Viva Margarita is a Mexican grill that also has a full bar specializing in margaritas and a variety of tequila cocktails. Taco specialists, the chefs cook up many varieties, including "street tacos" made with corn tortillas or California tacos with flour tortillas. The insides are stuffed with chicken, beef chorizo (pork sausage) or al pastor (spit-grilled meat) and embellished with red onion and cilantro, (stree…

by Cindy Capitani

11/20/2016

Neighbors

Bergen County's Homeless Addressed During Foundation Week Bergen County's only regional foundation participated in a national effort to recognize philanthropic organizations. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF), headquartered in Englewood, joined more than 780 community foundations across the U.S. celebrating Community Foundation Week Nov. 12-18. The effort was created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush to raise awareness about the role philanthropic organizations have with fostering local collaboration and innovation to address civic and economic challenges. The NNJCF, the only community foundation focusin…

by Cindy Capitani

11/20/2016

Lifestyle

Salvation Army Brings Breakfast To Hundreds In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- More than 200 needy people in Hackensack will get a Thanksgiving breakfast on Thursday thanks to the Salvation Army. Salvation Army volunteers, including Congressman-elect Josh Gottheimer, will feed the working poor, seniors and families on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, from 8:30-10:45 a.m. The 6th annual Thanksgiving Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. A youth group will sing carols. Lieutenant Amarilis Ayala of The Salvation Army Hackensack Corps will be on hand to assist with the event. “We want to address families’ needs by provi…

by Cindy Capitani

11/19/2016

Business

Fort Lee's Cyclebar Cuts Ribbon On Hudson Lights Location FORT LEE, N.J. – A boutique indoor cycling studio in Fort Lee is offering fitness enthusiasts a chance to test-ride some classes for free. CycleBar Bergen County, a new concept in premium indoor cycling, is celebrating its grand opening by giving away 2,500 rides through Nov. 27. “More than 54 million Americans are working out at boutique fitness studios, which makes it the fastest growing sector of the fitness industry,” said co-owner Marisa Kochnover. The multi-sensory classes take place in CycleTheatres led by CycleStar instructors who take participants on a 50-minute high-energy ride…

by Cindy Capitani

11/19/2016

Events

Bergenfield Market Offers Holiday Shopping Outlet BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Holiday shopping kicks off in Bergenfield at a high school fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 20. The Holiday Flea Market and Gift Show will have over 75 exhibitors selling a variety of merchandise such as pillows, handbags, gift items, gloves and scarves, toys, perfumes, jewelry for all ages and clothing. There also will be dollar items, antiques and collectibles, sports collectibles and garage/tag sale items all at bargain prices. The sale takes place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bergenfield HIgh School and funds will benefit the BHS Parents Association. This indoor and outdoor eve…

by Cindy Capitani

11/19/2016

Lifestyle

'Sub To Remember' Opens In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A new sandwich shop with a creative flair and fresh mozzarella handmade daily is now open in East Rutherford. A Sub to Remember has 17 varieties of subs, with unique specials created weekly. Sandwiches are available in half and whole portions, all served on Calandra's bread. There is also a variety of panini and wraps, like the Sprouted Avo, which is a turkey avocado wrap with sprouts, and the Goat-ee, a wrap with grilled veggies and goat cheese. Some of the varieties: The Confused Irishmen is sub sandwich layered with hot corned beef and swiss cheese, topped w…

by Cindy Capitani

11/19/2016

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