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Clifton Chance Encounter Warms Family's Hearts CLIFTON, N.J. — It was never an option not to stop when Dana Vigilante passed by a family out in the cold in Clifton. Vigilante left Clifton Commons in mid-January and saw a woman with her young daughter standing outside with a blanket wrapped around them. They were headed back home to Newark and Vigilante offered them a ride. The family said they fled from Ecuador to escape the mother's husband after he tried to kill her, Vigilante said. They had trouble making ends meet and finding work after coming to America, so Vigilante stepped in to help. Since their first meeting, Vigilante said s…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/26/2016

Events

Wyckoff Kids Invited To Mermaid, Fairy-Themed Recreation Program WYCKOFF, N.J. — Wyckoff Recreation Department opened registration for its "Happy Dance Fairy" classes for kids in March. The drop-off program is for kids in pre-K through second grade. Each week has a different theme including nautical fun and fairies. It has five sessions, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. There is no parent participation. Registration costs $125 per kid. The program features crafts, face painting and helps teach social skills. There will also be a mermaid cocoa party with a special guest on the last week. Space is limited. To regi…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/26/2016

Neighbors

Ringwood Farm Brings Horses, Kids Together To Learn RINGWOOD, N.J. — A Ringwood farm brought special-needs students and horses together for an ongoing therapy program. Starlight Farm started the volunteer effort 17 years ago, owner Rie Longo said. Around 40 kids a week from various school in North Jersey come to ride the horses. Even more come in the summer. "It's nice bonding for the children and they learn empathy," Longo told Daily Voice. "Once their feet are off the ground and they start to feel the movement of the horse, they pay attention because they're on top of a 1,000 pound animal. It's very empowering. Children with…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/26/2016

Schools

Paterson, Passaic Schools Remain Closed PATERSON, N.J. — All Paterson public schools will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 26 following the weekend snowstorm, the district's website stated. In Passaic, only School No. 17 will be closed Tuesday. All other Passaic public schools will be open, its website said. For Paterson, student-athletes will hear from their coaches whether their games or practices will be held. Winter Storm Jonas closed many schools in Bergen and Passaic counties Monday.

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

Police & Fire

Totowa House Fire Displaces 2 TOTOWA, N.J. — A Totowa house fire left two people displaced but none injured Monday afternoon, authorities said. The fire left the house on Sutton Avenue "totally destroyed," Chief Vincent Marciano said, as well as a car in the garage. The blaze started in the area of the garage but Marciano said the cause was unknown. The fire started around 3:40 p.m. Monday and it took around a half-hour to put out, the chief said. Woodland Park and Little Falls fire departments also responded. Marciano said nearby hydrants were already dug out of the snow, which helped. "We had good w…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

News

Lawsuit Claims Ridgewood Water Overcharged Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Midland Park RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Wyckoff, Glen Rock and Midland Park residents were overcharged by Ridgewood's water service to offset their budget in a lawsuit dating back four years ago that continued in January, officials said. Ridgewood Water Utility charged residents of Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff for costs that did not relate to water service to offset Ridgewood's own budget, according to a letter posted to Wyckoff's municipal website. The letter says that the water company charged more so that "during periods of economic difficulty, Ridgewood does not have to make the tough choices tha…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

Neighbors

Saddle Brook Trainer Becomes Dog's Best Friend SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — A Saddle Brook dog trainer in many ways dedicated her life to man's best friend. Jodi Kellar-Jackson, of Bogota, started dog training 10 years ago and opened Kellar's Canine Academy in Saddle Brook in 2012. The school for dogs and their owners marks the latest canine venture for Jackson, who has a few at home and uses them for volunteer work and competitions. "The bond that you have with them, that relationship fills your heart," she told Daily Voice. "It fills your brain, and that's why we have dogs. ... My dogs are everything to me really, they're lik…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

News

Passaic Launches Community Response Team PASSAIC, N.J. — Passaic's own will help each other during emergencies with the launch of a city response team. Passaic sponsored the start of its Community Emergency Response Team under the Office of Emergency Management. The first group of four volunteers recently finished 24 hours of training at Passaic County Public Safety Academy. Santiago Almodovar, Nancy India Franceschi, Radhames Rodriguez and Pedro Ruiz were the first members. "We are recruiting from within the community and helping to supplement existing emergency response resources,” Mayor Alex D. Blanco. “I am proud of th…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

Events

Wyckoff Fitness Center Works Out For Jamaica WYCKOFF, N.J. — A Jan. 30 workout at a Wyckoff fitness center will do more than burn calories as it raises funds for underprivileged children in Jamaica. CR FItness on Lawlins Road will host a "Benefitness" class to support the RKM Foundation. The foundation was formed to honor Rohan Kiel Miller, 10, who died in an accident in Jamaica. The group now tries to inspire children in the country through education and fun, founder Janeka Miller said. For $20 people can come work out at the Wyckoff gym from 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with all the proceeds donated to RKM. …

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

Events

Garfield Celebrates Diversity For Black History Month GARFIELD, N.J. — An upcoming Garfield Public Library presentation will look back to centuries ago to commemorate Black History Month Feb. 20. The 6 p.m. event will be the second in Garfield for Black History Month. Organizer Reggie Buggs said last year's gathering was a huge success with the library filled to capacity. They look forward to another big turnout this year when they speak about black history from before the year 1555, he said. "We wanted to show some tributes for those who came before us in our generation," Buggs told Daily Voice. "There's a lot we don't know abo…

by Joshua Jongsma

01/25/2016

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