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Cindy Capitani

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Lifestyle

Fry 'Em Up On National French Fry Day, Putnam County Grab an order of fries served just the way you like them and celebrate National French Fry Day on Wednesday.Looking for a French fry recommendation? Kelly's Corner in Brewster won the Daily Voice readers' choice for having the best fries in Putnam County. Kelly's won 49 percent of the vote in the DVlicious French Fry contest. The original contenders can be found here. Whether you like your fries crinkly, curly, waffle or with skin, Americans eat an average of 29 pounds of them annually, according to creditloan.com. The exact origin of French fries is unknown, but most theories credit 17t…

by Cindy Capitani

07/13/2016

Neighbors

Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary Offers Continuing Education Scholarships FAIR LAWN, N.J.– Continuing education scholarships are available to Fair Lawn and Saddle Brook residents 26 or older the Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary Club. Scholarships are offered in $500 increments to eligible adults who are continuing education their and are enrolled in an accredited program. The Sunrise Rotary will review applications and interview finalists, taking into consideration his or her community involvement and academic standing. The award will be given directly to the recipient upon graduation or completion of the program. The recipient will be honored at the Rotary's annual Ser…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

News

Manhattan's Four Seasons Restaurant Serving Last Meal The Four Seasons in Manhattan will serve its last dinner on Saturday night after more than a half century of entertaining celebrities, tourists and business tycoons, according to an article in the New York Times. Restaurant owners Julian Niccolini of Pound Ridge and Alex von Bidder took over the Four Seasons in 1986 and will reopen next year in a new location five minutes from the original, according to the New York Times. The restaurateurs have had a longstanding argument with landlord Aby Rosen, owner of the landmark Seagram building, 99 E. 52nd St., according to the New York Times. R…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Lifestyle

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Rutherford Store RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Addison Shop on Park Avenue sold a million dollar lottery ticket on Friday, July 8, according to nj.com. The second place prize in the July 8 Mega Millions drawing was $1 million but no winner has come forward yet, according to nj.com. The $1 million New Jersey ticket is one of 10 sold across the country that matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball, according to megamillions.com. Friday's $540 million drawing was the third-largest Mega Millions jackpot and the seventh-largest prize in U.S. lottery history, according to nj.com. The jackpot was won by a single t…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Neighbors

Saddle Brook Mayor: 'I Love This Town' SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White is perfectly happy making $1 a year as the top elected official of a township with residents who care so much about where they come from. “A lot of people have great things to say and are considerate of every department. The public shows a lot of respect for our police, our DPW, fire, ambulance," he said. “We’re hiring a full-time recreation director. Last year we hired grant writers -- and they already paid for themselves.” White, who retired as deputy police chief to run for the mayoralty, said his previous position gives him not j…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Trial Begins For Mount Vernon Woman Accused Of Killing Yonkers Rival YONKERS, N.Y. -- A jury will decide the fate of a Mount Vernon woman accused of running down and killing a Yonkers woman with her car in 2015, according to News 12 Westchester. Glynis Pinto, 37, spent the last minutes of her life hanging to the hood of Carla Scott's Mercedes, according to multiple media reports. The two women had an ongoing feud over a man and the prosecution pointed to a lover's triangle, according to News 12 Westchester. Scott, 35, could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of all the charges, the Daily Voice reported in 2015. Click here for the story on News 12 W…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Events

Steve Nelson Quartet Headlines Englewood Summer Jazz ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Vibraphonist Steve Nelson fills the summer stage in Englewood as part of the Summer Jazz Series on Thursdays.The Steve Nelson Quartet, Jazz Vibraharpist, performs outdoors at the Englewood Library at 7:30 p.m. Nelson was the vibist of choice among some of his generation's most talented up-and-comers. He plays with the Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band and taught music at Princeton. "Blues For George A" is dedicated to his friend's dad from his childhood in Pittsburgh, when he first heard the instrument played. The rest of the summer lineup includes, July …

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Lifestyle

Glen Rock Has Pool Parties, Adult Swim GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Adult swim and summer pool parties continue in Glen Rock with events running until Wednesday, Aug. 3.Residents can swim under the lights at Wednesday night themed pool parties from 7-9 p.m. Special events include games, music, and prizes. Pizza, snacks and beverages will served for a nominal charge. Parties run through Aug. 3. Questions can be emailed to grinfo@glenrocknj.net. Glen has two pools. The main pool is an Olympic sized pool with eight lanes, a diving board and 25-foot high slide. The children’s pool offers a gradual entry and a dozen different water feature…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

Sports

Ridgefield Park Holding Early Bird Basketball Registration RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Early Bird registration for basketball is ongoing until Aug. 15 for Ridgefield Park Recreation Basketball.Early Bird fee is $50 per child; $40 for each additional child. Fee after Aug. 15 is $55 per child; $45 for each additional. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 as of September and who live in or attend school in Ridgefield Park, are eligible to register. Checks should be made payable to Ridgefield Park Board of Recreation. No registrations will be accepted at evaluations. Mail Early Bird registrations and fees to Ridgefield Park Board of Recreation, 234 Main St., R…

by Cindy Capitani

07/12/2016

News

Price, Pride Earn Saddle Brook Praise From Wall Street Journal SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- People are discovering Saddle Brook and attracting buyers from pricier New York City outer boroughs, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Newer homes and a sense of family pride is drawing couples from Queens and Brooklyn who can buy a newer home at half the price, according to the Wall Street Journal. A local real estate agent said a third of his clients come from New York City and homes sell quickly, according to the Wall Street Journal. Other draws include the 577-acre Saddle River County Park, easy access to major highways and shopping, low taxes an…

by Cindy Capitani

07/11/2016

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