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Ridgewood Administrator Takes Over As Director Of Fort Lee Library Ridgewood Administrator Takes Over As Director Of Fort Lee Library
Ridgewood Administrator Takes Over As Director Of Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. — Chris Yurgelonis began her first day on the job as director of the Fort Lee Public Library on Monday with one goal in mind: to make it more of a destination. The former assistant director at Ridgewood Library replaces Rita Altomara, who served for over 30 years as the FLPL director. "It is such a thrill to be here," Yurgelonis, 43, told Daily Voice. "I have had a very warm reception and I look forward to getting to know the community." Yurgelonis grew up in Hasbrouck Heights and graduated Rutgers School of Communication and Information in 1997. She live…

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Hackensack Gives Away 'Plastic-Free' Starter Kits Hackensack Gives Away 'Plastic-Free' Starter Kits
Hackensack Gives Away 'Plastic-Free' Starter Kits HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Cultural Arts Department has launched an initiative to help cut down on the city's plastic waste. As part of "Working To Be Plastic-Free," all city residents are encouraged to come down to 102 State Street and receive a plastic-free starter kit. The free starter kit includes: A reusable stainless steel water bottle; A tote bag for groceries; A reusable lunch bag; Pens made from bamboo that are 87% plastic free; Notepads. There are 700 starter kits available, with one being given to each household. More will be ordered if needed. The initiative i…

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Neighbors
Little Falls Historian Revives Classic New Jersey With Newspaper Photos Little Falls Historian Revives Classic New Jersey With Newspaper Photos
Little Falls Historian Revives Classic New Jersey With Newspaper Photos LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Little Falls historian Robert Restaino wants to take you to the places you have known On his Facebook pages, "The Paper Boy of Bergen County" and "The Paper Boy of Passaic County," he posts hundreds of classic photographs ripped from the pages of The Record, The Star-Ledger and various other newspapers. His goal is to help older generations slip back in time.  "Us Baby Boomers are really connected to our childhood," said Restaino, 55, who goes by the nickname "Bobby Cole." "These photos click the memory bank and can bring us…

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Events
Date Set For Annual 'Leonia Day' Celebration Date Set For Annual 'Leonia Day' Celebration
Date Set For Annual 'Leonia Day' Celebration LEONIA, N.J. — Leonia will celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day and the borough's own diversity and cultural resources during its annual "Leonia Day" celebration on May 15. The event will take place in Wood Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a variety of activities, including: Performances from the Leonia High School Jazz Band and the "Still Standing Band." Petting zoo Pony rides Jinxx the clown Jugglers Bounce house Giant slide Hot dogs, popcorn and baked goods The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) will be in the Beechwood parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. w…

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Harlem Wizards Come To Fort Lee High School Harlem Wizards Come To Fort Lee High School
Harlem Wizards Come To Fort Lee High School FORT LEE, N.J. — Fort Lee High School will play the Harlem Wizards in a game of basketball tricks and alley-oops on Tuesday, May 17. The event will feature prizes, contests and opportunities to meet the Wizards' players. Proceeds from the event will support the Scott Vasel Scholarship Fund and the Fort Lee High School boys basketball team and girls volleyball teams.  The game will take place at 7 p.m. in the Fort Lee High School Gym. Student tickets are $10 and adult tickets are $13. CLICK HERE for more.

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Schools
Teaneck School District Organizes Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Teaneck School District Organizes Scholarship Fund Golf Outing
Teaneck School District Organizes Scholarship Fund Golf Outing TEANECK, N.J. — Teaneck Public School District will host the 8th annual John Czeterko Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Back Oak Golf Club in Long Valley on Wednesday, May 4. Czeterko was a teacher, mentor and friend to students and staff of the Teaneck Public Schools for 33 years. To sign up, contact Roger Mefford at frazintrm@aol.com or by phone at 201-317-9512.

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bergenPAC Displays Work By Artists With Special Needs bergenPAC Displays Work By Artists With Special Needs
bergenPAC Displays Work By Artists With Special Needs ENGLEWOOD, N.J.— Students from four Youth Consultation Service (YCS) special education schools will showcase their artistic talent at bergenPAC's Intermezzo Gallery in Englewood in May. The students have prepared watercolor paintings, paper mache masks, clay figures, 3-D group projects and poetry.  The theme for this year’s exhibit, “Stepping into our Students’ Imagination,” is inspired by a display of imaginative decorated sneakers by YCS Fort Lee Education Center students. The public is also invited to a free live YCS chorus performance and awards presentation event on Saturday May 28, f…

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Police & Fire
Bergenfield Accepting Unused Medications In National Take Back Day Bergenfield Accepting Unused Medications In National Take Back Day
Bergenfield Accepting Unused Medications In National Take Back Day BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Bergenfield police are among several law enforcement agencies in Bergen and Passaic counties who will participate in the federal DEA's national Drug Take Back Day next Saturday. Although both counties have dozens of police departments that accept the medications for destruction around-the-clock every day, the DEA conducts the special event twice a year -- this time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Last September, Americans turned in 350 tons (over 702,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,000 sites operated b…

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Sports
Carlstadt Builds Out Girls Little League Program Carlstadt Builds Out Girls Little League Program
Carlstadt Builds Out Girls Little League Program CARLSTADT, N.J. — This season for the first time ever, Carlstadt will have its own girls softball team representing the borough in the District 5 Little League and the South Bergenite Little League. The decision by the borough to charter their own team came after the success of last years team comprised of Carlstadt and Wallington girls that made it to the Little League State Championship Tournament. The team is comprise of 20 girls between the ages of 9 and 12. "This is a building block for a full girls softball program here in Carlstadt," said Carlstadt Little League President …

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Lifestyle
Hackensack Arts Department 'Slam Dunks The Junk' Hackensack Arts Department 'Slam Dunks The Junk'
Hackensack Arts Department 'Slam Dunks The Junk' HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Department of Cultural Arts invites volunteers to "Slam Dunk the Junk" on Saturday, April 30. "Slam Dunk The Junk" is an initiative that incentivizes nonprofits to participate in a citywide cleanup day in return for a $300 donation to their organization via Hackensack's $60,000 Clean Communities Grant. The event will be held twice this year on April 30 and October 29. Any nonprofit organization with at least four volunteers can come to 102 State Street at 9 a.m. on April 30 for a free breakfast. Afterwards, they will be given t-shirts, …

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