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Cindy Capitani

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Lodi's Food Truck Fest Needs Food Vendors Lodi's Food Truck Fest Needs Food Vendors
Lodi's Food Truck Fest Needs Food Vendors LODI, N.J.– Vendors have until Aug. 15 to join the first Food Truck Festival in Lodi, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17.Food trucks will line the Borough Hall parking lot for a food fest from 3-8 p.m. Vendors can begin setting up 11:30 a.m. Confirmed participants so far include, Oink & Moo BBQ  Empanada Mania  CheezeN Pizza Vita  Pure Pita  Empanada Guy  Maddalenas Cheesecakes  Vendors can download an application online. The application packet contains logistical details and guidelines. Borough Hall is located at 1 Memorial Drive in Lodi.

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Bloomingdale Brings Literature To Life On Nature Walk Bloomingdale Brings Literature To Life On Nature Walk
Bloomingdale Brings Literature To Life On Nature Walk BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Walkers can hit the West Milford trails that sparked literacy inspiration for a classic book."A Walk in the Woods: Discovering America on the Appalachian Trail" by Bill Bryson influenced the Saturday, Aug. 13 hike. The hike will be led by Heino Nowak of Heino Ski and Cycle in Pequannock. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Newark Watershed in West Milford. The hike is sponsored by the Bloomingdale Foundation for Literacy.  The Bloomingdale Library Book Club will meet to discuss the book at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Register at the desk or call the lib…

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Dead Gorilla Harambe For President? Some Voters Are On Board Dead Gorilla Harambe For President? Some Voters Are On Board
Dead Gorilla Harambe For President? Some Voters Are On Board When a dead gorilla is put on the presidential election ballot, he pulls in more votes than undecided and the Green Party but less than giant meteor, according to a national survey by the Public Policy Polling.  Five percent of voters surveyed would vote for Harmbe as President of the United States, despite his obvious setbacks: he's a gorilla, and he's a dead one at that. Harambe also got more votes than Green Party candidate Jill Stein (2 percent) and just slightly less than Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson (6 percent), according to the survey, which was released on July 30. Harambe is…

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'Walk This Way' In Rutherford For People With Disabilities 'Walk This Way' In Rutherford For People With Disabilities
'Walk This Way' In Rutherford For People With Disabilities RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Area residents can help people with disabilities by participating in a Rutherford walk on Labor Day to raise awareness about dwindling resources. The Fourth Annual Labor Day Walk for Citizens with Disabilities takes place at the Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair on Monday, Sept. 5. Families will assemble at the corner of Ames and Park avenues, in front of the Bank of America, at 11 a.m. Parents and families will discuss their concerns about dwindling resources and a weakened public policy regarding the quality of life for those who live with disabilities. Past walkers an…

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NFL-Backed Youth Safety Program Doesn't Reduce Concussions, Analysis Shows NFL-Backed Youth Safety Program Doesn't Reduce Concussions, Analysis Shows
Nfl-backed Youth Safety Program Doesn't Reduce Concussions, Analysis Shows Youth football players are just as likely to suffer concussions and other injuries despite implementing an NFL-endorsed safety program, according to the New York Times. Heads Up Football claimed its 2015 study shows a steep reduction in concussions and injuries but an independent analysis shows otherwise, according to the New York Times. The analysis shows Heads Up Football had no verifiable effect on concussions and even less on injuries, according to the New York Times. Heads Up Football was launched in 2012 to address parents' growing concerns about the dangers of the sport, according t…

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Ridgewood Charity Seeks Teens To Knit Hats For Homeless Ridgewood Charity Seeks Teens To Knit Hats For Homeless
Ridgewood Charity Seeks Teens To Knit Hats For Homeless RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Teenagers are needed to help make hats for the homeless and other needy folks at an outreach program organized through the Mad Hatters for Charity at the Ridgewood Library.This teen program for loom knitting with the Mad Hatters takes place on Monday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 No. Maple Ave. Participants should bring their own bulky yarn; looms and expertise will be provided.  Registration is required by calling at 201-670-5600.  Mad Hatters for Charity evolved from Emily Kubin of Morristown who started Emily's Hats for…

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Bergen County to Host Blood Drives Throughout August Bergen County to Host Blood Drives Throughout August
Bergen County to Host Blood Drives Throughout August Summer months are desperate times for area blood banks, with supplies down to a day's reserves, according to Community Blood Services. "Summer months are difficult," Robert Hatch Senior/Lead Account Manager Community Blood Services said, noting high school drives make up about 18-20 percent of donations.  Plus there are vacations to consider. "The population in this area dips dramatically on weekends due to people going down the shore.” To combat shortages, several blood donation drives are scheduled throughout Bergen County to ensure that the transfusion needs of area patie…

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Orangetown Drivers Should Expect Routes 303, 340 Detours Orangetown Drivers Should Expect Routes 303, 340 Detours
Orangetown Drivers Should Expect Routes 303, 340 Detours ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Drivers in the area of routes 303 and 340 will face detours through Sept. 1. Northbound Route 303 traffic turning right onto Route 340 will be redirected to continue northbound to Kings Highway where drivers can turn right onto Kings Highway in Orangeburg.  Additionally, the detour will re-direct southbound Route 303 traffic desiring to turn left onto Route 340.  This southbound traffic will be directed to continue southbound to Kings Highway where drivers can turn left onto Kings Highway in Tappan.  Detours are in effect 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except hol…

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When You're Happy And You Know It, Don't Clap At This School When You're Happy And You Know It, Don't Clap At This School
When You're Happy And You Know It, Don't Clap At This School An Australia school is making headlines after banning hand clapping in favor of silent cheers or air punching, according to new.com.au. The new edict was announced in the Elanora Heights Public School's newsletter, according to new.com.au. It's intended to assist students who are sensitive to noise while also reducing fidgeting, according to new.com.au. Elanora Heights joins other Australia schools with unusual bans, like St. Patricks Primary School, which banned hugging in favor of high fives, according to new.com.au. Click here for the new.com.au story.

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Wayne Native Who Balances Work, Play Tops Last Week's Passaic News Wayne Native Who Balances Work, Play Tops Last Week's Passaic News
Wayne Native Who Balances Work, Play Tops Last Week's Passaic News PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Passaic County. Three jobs, a boyfriend, cute little dog, school and a love to toss back a little wine all add up to a super busy, but fun life for 26-year-old Lauren Shaw of Pompton Lakes. A judge in Paterson on Tuesday sentenced three former supervisors at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to state prison or jail for having subordinates do work at their homes. A local singer released her first EP after years of singing backup for major artists and belting out the National Anthem at political events. T…

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