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World-Class Dancers Fall In Love, Open Closter Studio World-Class Dancers Fall In Love, Open Closter Studio
World-Class Dancers Fall In Love, Open Closter Studio CLOSTER, N.J. — Closter couple Janis Kukainis and Aleksandra Mangieleva have been partners in dance and love.  Now they're trying a third alliance — in business. "This is the greatest challenge to our relationship yet," said Kukainis, who opened Ventura Dance Center in Closter with Mangieleva last month. "But I feel I am very lucky to be able to take on this challenge with the person I love." The couple hopes they can run their venture as well as they do a dance floor. Kukainis and Mangieleva, who both come from dance-rich backgrounds, placed fifth in the United States…

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Politics
Bill Clinton Campaigns For Hillary In Paterson Bill Clinton Campaigns For Hillary In Paterson
Bill Clinton Campaigns For Hillary In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. — Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to campaign for his wife, Hillary Clinton, at Passaic County Community College in Paterson on Friday. Clinton will speak to voters inside the Fitness Center gymnasium at the college from 11 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. Hillary Clinton is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for president. New Jersey's Democratic primary is on June 7.  CLICK HERE for more.

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Schools
David Saco Named Principal Of Leonia Middle School David Saco Named Principal Of Leonia Middle School
David Saco Named Principal Of Leonia Middle School LEONIA, N.J. — David Saco was promoted to principal of Leonia Middle School (LMS) at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting. The former LMS Vice Principal will take over for Dr. Nicholas Bernice, who will leave the district in August to become superintendent of Ringwood's school district. Saco worked for the Passaic Board of Education for 15 years before coming to Leonia in 2011. "Congratulations to David and best wishes are sent for a continued successful career with the Leonia Public Schools," the Leonia district wrote on its website.

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News
Montvale 'No-Knock' List Keeps Unwanted Solicitors From Residents' Doors Montvale 'No-Knock' List Keeps Unwanted Solicitors From Residents' Doors
Montvale 'No-Knock' List Keeps Unwanted Solicitors From Residents' Doors MONTVALE, N.J. — Montvale residents can register for a "no-knock" list that keeps unwanted solicitors from their doors beginning at the end of this month. "We have had a lot of issues with people knocking on other people's doors, and it was getting out of hand," Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali told Daily Voice. "We want to protect our residents from sellers and real estate agents who don't want to follow the rules." The measure, recently approved by the mayor and council, also prohibits "canvassers, distributors, solicitors, peddlers, transient merchants or h…

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Neighbors
Paramus Rotarian Joins Doctors On Life-Saving Medical Mission To Vietnam Paramus Rotarian Joins Doctors On Life-Saving Medical Mission To Vietnam
Paramus Rotarian Joins Doctors On Life-Saving Medical Mission To Vietnam PARAMUS, N.J. — Jennifer Padolina rushed from the Intensive Care Unit to the waiting room of a Vietnamese hospital where dozens of patients were sprawled across the floor. The Paramus rotarian was on a medical mission trip with nine doctors and ten nurses and would have liked to have helped anyone who needed it. But that day, Padolina was there for Doan Anhdang, a 3-year-old recovering from life-saving heart surgery. His parents had gone back to work and left him to recover in the hospital with his grandmother. "I held him," said Padolina, whose primary role on the trip was to pr…

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Politics
Hameeduddin, Pruitt, Schwartz Re-Elected To Teaneck Township Council Hameeduddin, Pruitt, Schwartz Re-Elected To Teaneck Township Council
Hameeduddin, Pruitt, Schwartz Re-Elected To Teaneck Township Council TEANECK, N.J. — Incumbents Mohammed Hameeduddin, Henry Pruitt and Mark Schwartz were re-elected to the Teaneck Township Council on Tuesday. Hameeduddin received 3,834 votes, followed by Schwartz with 3,295 votes. Pruitt received 3,219 votes, rounding out the top three. Chondra Young received 2,461 votes, followed by Michael Pagan with 2,416 votes and Stephen Gruber with 1,985 votes. Jacob Herenstein received 525 votes. Schwartz, Hameeduddin and Pruitt all ran on the "Moving Teaneck Forward," platform, promising to keep taxes at a minimum. "I'm able to help the township of…

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Low Early Turnout As Teaneck Votes To Fill Open Council Seats Low Early Turnout As Teaneck Votes To Fill Open Council Seats
Low Early Turnout As Teaneck Votes To Fill Open Council Seats TEANECK, N.J. — Voters trickled into Benjamin Franklin Middle School Tuesday morning to cast their ballot in the Teaneck Township Council election. By 10:30 a.m., Board of Elections Volunteer Zane Halkowycz said only 117 of District Nine's 1,100 voters had cast ballots. "Usually this is a very well-disciplined district," said Halkowycz, who has lived in Teaneck for 47 years. "But I don't think we will get more than 600 votes here this time around." Seven candidates are running to fill three seats on the Township Council. Incumbents Mark Schwartz, Mohammed Hameeduddin a…

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Schools
A First: West Point Society Leadership Award Goes To Cliffside Park Student A First: West Point Society Leadership Award Goes To Cliffside Park Student
A First: West Point Society Leadership Award Goes To Cliffside Park Student CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Cliffside Park High School junior Mikayla Mailley will be awarded the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award by the West Point Society of New Jersey during the borough's Town Scholarship Dinner on May 24. Mailley, 17, is the first Cliffside Park student to receive the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award in its 17-year history. "I was shocked when I first heard I was receiving the award," said Mailley, an honor-roll student who plays on the varsity volleyball team and is involved in drama club. "But I am very proud to be able to stand out like that.&q…

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Police & Fire
NextDoor Program Connects Hasbrouck Heights Citizens, Police NextDoor Program Connects Hasbrouck Heights Citizens, Police
NextDoor Program Connects Hasbrouck Heights Citizens, Police HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- The neighborhood watch approach to community policing in Hasbrouck Heights has rocketed into cyberspace. A free, private social network called NextDoor gives residents the opportunity to connect online with their neighbors and borough police. "Say there is a car sitting in front of your house and you are worried. You can post about it on the site and find out if anybody has any info," said Patrolman Brian Donohue, who is heading the rollout. "It forms this virtual community that lets people know about things in real time." Each Hasbrouck Heigh…

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Police & Fire
Two Vans Destroyed, House Damaged In Hackensack Fire Two Vans Destroyed, House Damaged In Hackensack Fire
Two Vans Destroyed, House Damaged In Hackensack Fire HACKENSACK, N.J. — A downed power line ignited a fire Monday afternoon that destroyed two vans and damaged the siding of a Hackensack home, authorities said. No injuries were reported in the 1:15 p.m. Byrne Street blaze, city Fire Lt. Justin Derevyanik told Daily Voice. Firefighters had to wait for PSE&G crews to de-energize the power line before they could apply water. The fire was extinguished by 2:10 p.m. The house sustained some smoke damage, Derevyanik said.

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