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Cindy Capitani

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Norwalk Library Discusses Award-Winning Teen Angst Novel NORWALK, Conn. -- "Gabi: a Girl in Pieces," by Isabel Quintero will be discussed over pizza at the Norwalk Library on Thursday, Aug. 25.The High School Pizza & Books discussion runs 6-7 p.m. in the Main Library Teen Room for students entering grades 9-12. Quintero's first novel uses journal entries to tell the story of 17-year-old American-Mexican Gabi, who feels caught between two worlds while she's navigating conflict both at home and in her social life. The author confronts a gay teenager's coming out, teen pregnancy, date rape, abortion, addiction, and other topics. Th…

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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Dumont Health Agency Invites All To Juicy Steak Dinner DUMONT, N.J. -- Vantage Health System is celebrating 59 years and is throwing a beefsteak dinner to celebrate. The event will be an evening of food, wine, beer, raffles and 50/50s. It takes place 6-10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 at the The Brownstone in Paterson. For more information, contact Fran Parker, 201-385-4400, ext. 3034 or fparker@vantagenj.org Vantage Health System is a private not for profit 501 (C) 3 charitable organization. In operation since 1957, Vantage is a system of community based facilities and programs located in Bergen County. Vantage provides services to children, adolescent…

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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Gov. Christie May Tweak Oversight Plan For Paramus Hospital PARAMUS, N.J. -- Bergen County would regain oversight of the state's largest hospital under pending legislation, reports northjersey.com.Gov. Chris Christie will likely weigh-in on the measure, which directly affects operations at Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, but extensive changes are not expected, reports northjersey.com. The legislation passed both the Assembly and Senate and gives the county an 11-member board with authority over the hospital's operations, reports northjersey.com. The county will soon request proposals seeking a new hospital management firm pending the 2017…

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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3-Day Greek Festival Starts Friday In West Milford WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Greek food, live music, and folk dancing take place at Panagia Soumela in West Milford Friday-Sunday. Admission and parking are free to the 33rd Annual Pilgrimage and Festival. Friday, 5-10 p.m., with festival, cultural activities and entertainment. Saturday, 1-10 p.m.with festival, cultural activities and entertainment. At 7 p.m. there will be Soumela Vespers and a procession of the Icon of Panagia Soumela. Sunday, 9-6 p.m. 9 a.m. Othros Service 10 a.m. Liturgy followed by the Blessing of the Loaves Noon Procession of the Icon of Panagia Soumela 12:30 Greetings fro…

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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Paramus Picnic Marks 31 Years For Bergen, Passaic HIV/AIDS Center PARAMUS N.J. -- Buddies of New Jersey is celebrating its 31st anniversary with a free picnic in Van Saun Park in Paramus on Sunday. The BBQ picnic runs 1-4 p.m. and includes games, prizes and a DJ. The event is free to all staff, clients and supporters. Registration is requested and donations are accepted. Click here for more information or contact Ray Welsh at ray@njbuddies.org, 201-489-2900. Buddies of New Jersey, a non-profit, community-based organization, is a resource center offering a network of support for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, NJB has established …

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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92-Year-Old Hackensack War Monument Undergoes Careful Restoration HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Visitors to the Courthouse in Hackensack can get a lesson in local history at the newly-restored war monument.The Hackensack War Monument, also referred to as the “Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial” is located on the Courthouse Green, and was carefully restored by a specialist under the guidance of local officials. The statue was created in 1924 by renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus (1855-1935). The base of the monument presents four relief sculptures of war scenes: General Washington at the Battle of Monmouth, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I. …

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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Join Area Marines For Pancake Breakfast In Oakland WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Have breakfast with the Marines on Saturday at the American Legion in Oakland. The monthly breakfast runs 8 a.m.-noon and offers a full menu of scrambled eggs, omelets, waffles, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, biscuits, sausage gravy, corned beef hash, SOS, hash browns, bagels, English muffins and pastries. There also will be coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate and more. The breakfast is run by Marines Corps League Lakeland Detachment 744. Proceeds benefit the veterans. Click here for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

08/19/2016

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Westwood Hospital Welcomes Families To Baby Expo WESTWOOD, N.J. -- A baby expo featuring gifts, raffles and a tour takes place in Westwood on Saturday, Sept. 10.The 2016 Once Upon A Baby Expo takes place at Hackensack Medical University Medical Center at Pascack Valley's OB/GYN center. The state-of-the-art maternity center features all private rooms and an indoor relaxation garden. The expo runs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and participants will receive free gifts, and a chance to win prizes like a newborn napper, deluxe bouncer, stroller and car seat. There also will be music and refreshments. Aside from maternity care, the boutique hospital offers…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

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Hillsdale Farm Wants To See You Flex HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Join a free hour of group fitness at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Fitness at the Farm takes place from 10-11 a.m. with Travis Sample of S.A.M.P.L.E. Fitness Training. For more information, call 201-666-0472 or email contact@demarestfarms.com. George Washington Demarest bought what today is known as Demarest Farm, a parcel of approximately 40 acres located in Hillsdale and Saddle River. It's been a part of the community since 1886. Demarest Farms is located at 244 Wierimus Road.

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

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Plummeting Designer Bag Sales Drag Major Department Stores Down Designer handbag sales are continuing to fall, a trend causing the decline of the department store, according to Business Insider. Younger women also have a lust for experiences over goods, and malls for boutiques over anchors, according to Business Insider. The bags are no longer the status symbols they once were and women can buy them at discount outlets as easily as pricer stores like Macy's or Nordstrom's, according to Business Insider. Brands likes Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade have suffered from both overexposure and overall department store earning declines, according to Busin…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

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