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Cindy Capitani

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Business

Firehouse Subs Donates Rescue Boat To Oradell Firefighters Lifesaving equipment was donated to Park Ridge, Oradell, Wayne and West Milford, courtesy of Firehouse Subs. Firehouse Subs, with locations in Wayne and Totowa, awarded over $152K worth of lifesaving equipment to 11 public safety organizations in the tri-state region. The eatery's Public Safety Foundation celebrated by hosting three regional dedication ceremonies, where departments gave equipment demonstrations and explained how it will save lives in the community. Money for these grants is raised year-round at the chain’s 1,000-plus restaurants across the nation. Attendees at the Toto…

by Cindy Capitani

11/07/2016

Politics

NAACP Honors Hackensack Councilman For Work With Youth HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A councilman from Hackensack was recently honored for his service to young people and to the community. Hackensack Councilman Dave Sims was awarded with the “Julian Bond Community Service Award” by the Bergen County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The luncheon was held in his honor on Oct. 29 at the Venetian Catering Hall in Garfield. “The NAACP is recognizing Councilman Sims for his many years of wonderful service to the children of Hackensack, particularly in the field of youth recreation,” says NAACP President Anthon…

by Cindy Capitani

11/07/2016

Events

Planning For College? Learn Ins, Outs At Saddle Brook Workshop SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Learn about applying to colleges at a workshop at the Saddle Brook Library on Wednesday, Nov. 16 The Saddle Brook College Planning Workshop runs at 7-8:30 p.m. and is free. Pre-registration is required. The event is being sponsored by the College Benefits Research Group and is for parents of college-bound high school students. Strategies for maximizing a family’s college financial aid and lowering out-of-pocket costs will be covered. Additionally, parents can speak with an academic planner who can discuss the selection and admissions process, essay writing and inte…

by Cindy Capitani

11/07/2016

Events

Ridgewood Rallies To Help Teen Lacrosse Player Achieve Dream RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Go shopping and help a Ridgewood teen bring lacrosse to at-risk kids abroad. The Racefaster Store in Ridgewood on Nov. 10 is donating 20 percent of its sales to Samantha Pickholz, 13, a Benjamin Franklin Middle School lacrosse player. The sales event runs from 6-8 p.m. The goalie plays with the Building Blocks Lacrosse Club and was invited by the Israel Lacrosse Association to play on its U-17 Winter Service Trip Team in Serbia and Israel. Related: Ridgewood Teen Brings Lacrosse To At-Risk Kids Abroad She's raising funds to play with the association team and bring lac…

by Cindy Capitani

11/07/2016

Neighbors

No 'Bull'; Varrelmann's Baked Goods Featured On CBS Show RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Strudel, donuts and crumb cake from the Borough of Trees co-star in unnamed but important roles in a new CBS television drama. Varrelmann's Bakery, a Park Avenue go-to for over 110 years, is supplying both the stars of "Bull," and the characters they play, with a variety of baked goods on demand. Although the show is set in a small Texas town, it's actually shot in Brooklyn. A prop master living in Rutherford knew a steady supply of pastries would be needed for the show, for on-air props and for off-air snacks. He and his mother had been Varrelmann's fans for y…

by Cindy Capitani

11/07/2016

Lifestyle

Showtime's 'Billions' Films At White Plains City Hall The "Billions" stars are out for another season and they're shooting all over Westchester and Rockland counties, according to social media accounts. White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach got a visit at City Hall, which was used as the setting for some of Season 2 of the Showtime series, according to the Roach's Twitter feed. The mayor's office was used for scenes as well. Sparky's Diner in Garnerville also served as a backdrop; it was in the series' premiere in January. Sparky's was closed Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 6 a.m. for shooting. Locals were used as back…

by Cindy Capitani

11/06/2016

Events

Love A Ghost Story? Meet Author Dana Cann In Old Tappan OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Explore death, grief and addiction at a book reading at the Old Tappan Public Library on Nov. 11. Dana Cann, author of "Ghosts of Bergen County," will discuss his debut novel at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is requested. The novel is a literary mystery with supernatural elements and flits between New York City and suburban New Jersey in the summer of 2007 during the financial crises. The result is a chilling, moving exploration of loss, doubt, and addiction. Register by clicking here or call (201) 664-3499. More about the book and author can be found here. Ol…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2016

Lifestyle

Help The Hungry: Elmwood Park Martial Arts School Collecting Food ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- People can get a free week of classes and help kick out hunger when they drop off food at a local self defense center in Elmwood Park. The Art of Self Defense is collecting food donations through Nov. 21 to help those less fortunate. Food donations will be delivered to the Center for Food Action (CFA) in Saddle Brook. Anyone who makes a donation will get one free week of classes. All non-perishable food donations will be collected at our facility and delivered the week of Nov. 21. For more information call owner Mike Elayan, 201-497-0114. The Art of Self Defense i…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2016

Events

Tarrytown Music Hall Celebrates Family Fun Day TARRYTOWN N.Y. -- Parents and children recently enjoyed free access to fun at Tarrytown Music Hall. The Tarrytown Music Hall held its sixth semi-annual open house event, Family Fun Day. It included circus arts, dance, music and storytelling. Parents and children enjoyed a variety of hands-on arts and crafts activities, including fall-themed jewelry and spooky egg shakers coloring. There was a raffle to win a family four-pack of tickets to one of the next Family Fun Series Shows. The Westchester Circus Arts, Rivertown Dance Academy and Tarrytown's own Rock Island Sound performed at the e…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2016

News

Hendrick Hudson Library Honored For Growing Green CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Hendrick Hudson Free Library was recognized by the state for being the first library in Westchester County to be certified as a Green Business. The library was the recipient of the 2016 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award. The award is given annually to recognize the achievements of small, medium and large libraries and library consortia in New York State. Named after the late Joseph F. Shubert, a former State Librarian, the award honors libraries or library consortia that have taken significant steps within the past two years to improve the quality of libra…

by Cindy Capitani

11/04/2016

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