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Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey
Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is ready to tell his story. The "Jersey Shore" star will be signing copies of his new book "Reality Check: Making the Best of the Situation" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, April 21 at noon. In the memoir, Sorrentino discusses his rise and fall and gives fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the hit MTV show, according to a synopsis. He also discusses his intoxicated run-ins with Hollywood heavyweights like The Rock, Robert Downey Jr., Jason Statham and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to a synopsis. Sorrentino also goes into detail about his drug a…
Meet Al Roker In North Jersey Meet Al Roker In North Jersey
Meet Al Roker In North Jersey Al Roker will be coming to our neck of the woods. The weatherman on "The Today Show" will be signing copies of his new book "Murder on Demand" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Saturday, April 20 at noon. "Murder on Demand" is the fourth book in the "Morning Show Murders" series and centers on detective Billy Blessing investigating a suspicious boating accident in Long Island, according to a synopsis. Previous books in the series include "The Talk Show Murders," "The Midnight Show Murders" and "The Morning Show Murders." Roker has previously written a barbecue cookbook, a weight loss b…
AGAIN? Repeat Bergen Offender Busted Trafficking 28,000 Child Sex Images: Prosecutor AGAIN? Repeat Bergen Offender Busted Trafficking 28,000 Child Sex Images: Prosecutor
Child Porn Child Sex South Hackensack Bergen Barraclough A repeat offender from South Hackensack relapsed following his release from prison by amassing and sharing 28,000 images of child pornography, said authorities who arrested him on Thursday. Corey Barraclough, 33, was released from the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center in Avenel last October after serving more than 5½ years behind bars. The first 17 months or so were spent in the Bergen County Jail beginning in and the rest in state custody, records show. That's because the Northvale native had been found with more than 2,400 illegal child-porn images -- and was caught chatting online with …
Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey
Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey Having starred in "Twin Peaks" and earned an Oscar nomination for "West Side Story," Russ Tamblyn has seen it all. Tamblyn will be signing copies of his memoir "Dancing on the Edge" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, April 11 in Northvale at 6 p.m. Tamblyn will be joined by his daughter Amber, a successful actor and author in her own right, who starred in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" movies. I’ll be signing books at @BooksNGreetings on April 11 at 6pm. Come by and say hi, New Jersey! https://t.co/2fXaaBg2x4 — Russ Tamblyn (@RussTamblyn) April 1, 2024 In hi…
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli is ready to indulge. The star of "One Day at a Time" is signing copies of her new cookbook "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share" on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom) In the cookbook, Bertinelli discusses how when she turned 60, she decided to stop counting calories and enjoy being alive, starting in the kitchen, according to a synopsis. Recipes include garlic confit BLT, sausage and olive chees…
Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey
Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey Diane Kochilas has spent her career showing people to eating like an Ikarian. The celebrity chef will be hosting a book signing for her new book "The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity," on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Ikaria, a Greek island where people are known to live long lives is where Kochilas' family is from. The cookbook features plant-based dishes and features food filled with flavor, like smoked eggplant with tahini and walnuts and baked chickpeas and pumpkin patties, according…
Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In North Jersey Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In North Jersey
Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In North Jersey Jesse Watters, the conservative provocateur and host of "The Five" and "Jesse Watters Primetime" on FOX News decided to reach across the aisle. Watters is signing copies of his new book "Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe" on Saturday, March 23 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Watters details his interviews with everyone from climate change activists to a person who identifies as a wolf, to find out where their ideas came from, according to a synopsis.  View this post on Instagram A post…
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra'
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Actor Bobby Cannavale has a heartwarming New Jersey-based film premiering this spring that those who've seen it predict could be one of his best. In "Ezra," the pride of Hudson County plays Max, a stand-up comedian from the Garden State who lives with his father, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Max pursues his career while trying to co-parent his 11-year-old son with ex-wife (and Cannavale's real-life partner) Rose Byrne. Max lands a gig on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Hollywood, but the plane fare isn't comped. So he and young Ezra -- who has autism -- embark on a life-changing cross-country trip …
Rockland Cook Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child In Bergen Rockland Cook Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child In Bergen
Rockland Cook Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child In Bergen A cook from Rockland was arrested this week on charges of sexually assaulting a pre-teen in Bergen County several years ago, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said John Mark Dillon, 60, who currently lives in Piermont, sexually assaulted the youngster at least twice in Northvale, where records show he’d previously lived. The prosecutor didn’t provide dates. Dillon remained held in the Rockland County Correctional Center in New City, pending extradition to New Jersey, following his arrest in Orangeburg on Monday, Feb. 26. He's charged with two counts of aggravated sex…
Meet 'RHONJ's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey Meet 'RHONJ's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey
Meet 'Rhonj's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey Jackie Goldschneider, one of the cast members on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is ready to reveal her secret to the world. Goldschneider will be signing copies of her new book "The Weight of Beautiful" on Saturday, Feb. 10 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Goldschneider previously held a signing last September at Bookends in Ridgewood.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Mark Goldschneider (@jackiegoldschneider) In "The Weight of Beautiful" Goldschneider reveals her longstanding struggle with wanting to …
NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County
NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a Middlesex County track star who won two gold medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, is returning home to tell her story. McLaughlin-Levrone, who grew up in Dunellen and attended Union Catholic High School, is signing copies of her new book "Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith," at Books and Greetings on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 6 p.m. In the book, McLaughlin-Levrone talks about how she used her belief in God to overcome battles with perfectionism and anxiety to win the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles and the 4 x 400 mete…
Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, Shares Her Story In North Jersey Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, Shares Her Story In North Jersey
Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, Shares Her Story In North Jersey Crystal Hefner is ready to tell her story. The widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is signing copies of her new book "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself" on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale.  Hefner discusses her time living at the Playboy mansion starting from when she was 21 years old. While she got to travel the world and live a glamorous lifestyle, "Hef" controlled his girlfriends, dictating their hair and makeup to establishing nightly curfews, according to a synopsis. This is Hefner's first book. To purchase tickets to meet …
Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert, Bergen County Resident, In North Jersey Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert, Bergen County Resident, In North Jersey
Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert, Bergen County Resident, In North Jersey Kenny Albert, a Closter resident, has called some of the biggest moments in sports and has plenty of stories to tell. Albert, the only sportscaster who does play by play for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL will be signing copies of his new book "A Mic For All Seasons" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. He previously held a book signing at Bookends in Ridgewood in October. In the book, Albert discusses growing up the son of iconic sportscaster Marv Albert and calling 3,000 games, including calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip home run in 2015…
'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter 'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter
'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter Bob Odenkirk is keeping his new poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. His daughter, Erin Odenkirk, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book. The Odenkirks will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday Dec. 3 at noon. The Odenkirks previously held a sold-out book signing in Bookends in Ridgewood in October. While the family was home together during the pandemic, Bob revisited the Olde Time Poetry Bo…
Bergen County Man Takes Fatal Leap From NY's Bear Mountain Bridge Bergen County Man Takes Fatal Leap From NY's Bear Mountain Bridge
Bergen County Man Takes Fatal Leap From NY's Bear Mountain Bridge A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from a Hudson Valley bridge. The incident took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Bear Mountain Bridge near in the town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, New Jersey resident Aleksey P. Mikhaylov, of Northvale, was located and pronounced dead at the scene.   No signs of foul play were discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene for the investigation.
Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing
Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing Leroy Jethro Gibbs is back on the case in Bergen County. Mark Harmon, who played the special agent for 20 years on "NCIS" for 19 years will be signing copies of his new book "Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The book is a real-life account about an NCIS hero, Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence during World War II. Wada posed as an undercover reporter, translated wiretaps from the Japanese Consulate and interrogated …
UFC Legend Dan 'Hendo' Henderson Coming To North Jersey UFC Legend Dan 'Hendo' Henderson Coming To North Jersey
UFC Legend Dan 'Hendo' Henderson Coming To North Jersey Do you have the courage to step right up and face one of the baddest men on the planet in Bergen County? Dan "Hendo" Henderson will be signing copies of his new book "Hendo: The American Athlete" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Henderson (@danhendo) In the book, Henderson discusses his battles with MMA titans like Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Michael Bisping, along with his two trips to the Olympics, training in Europe and…
Meet Conservative Commentator Dan Bongino in North Jersey Meet Conservative Commentator Dan Bongino in North Jersey
Meet Conservative Commentator Dan Bongino in North Jersey Dan Bongino, host of his own show on Rumble, is coming to Bergen County to teach everyone about how failure can be a helpful motivator.  Bongino is signing copies of his new book "The Gift of Failure" on Friday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, the right wing pundit, discusses how his failures led him to become a prominent conservative commentator, including three unsuccessful runs for elected office in his native Maryland, according to a synopsis.. Bongino also discusses his time on the Secret Service and his battles with cancer, according to a synops…
John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey
John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey Have mercy! Uncle Jesse is coming to Bergen County. John Stamos will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. to sign copies of his new memoir "If You Would Have Told Me."  In "If You Would Have Told Me", Stamos chronicles his rise to fame and becoming a teen idol on "General Hospital" to his runs on "Full House," "ER" and playing with the Beach Boys and starring on Broadway, according to a synopsis.  Stamos also talks about his struggles, including battling depression and going through a divorce, according to a synopsis. 
Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey
Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey Ed Begley, Jr. has starred on TV shows like "St. Elsewhere" and beloved comedy classics like "Best in Show," "Get Over It" and "Greedy." Now he is bringing his life story to Bergen County. Begley is signing copies of his new memoir "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. In the memoir, Begley, who was nominated seven times for an Emmy for his work on "St. Elsewhere" talks about his lifelong Hollywood career, from appearing on "My Three Sons" to working with and meeting people like Jack Nicholson, The Beat…
Victim Airlifted After Being Knocked Unconscious By Ladder At Northvale Eatery Victim Airlifted After Being Knocked Unconscious By Ladder At Northvale Eatery
Victim Airlifted After Being Knocked Unconscious By Ladder At Northvale Eatery An employee at a restaurant in Northvale was airlifted to the hospital after being knocked unconscious by a falling ladder, authorities said. The 31-year-old Northvale resident was breathing but unresponsive when he was flown to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center following the 11:38 a.m. accident, Police Chief Howard J. Ostrow said. Responders said the victim was struck at The Greek Village restaurant on Livingston Avenue. What he was doing at the time wasn't immediately clear. The restaurant was closed at the time. Northvale EMS and firefighters along with local param…
Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey
Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey The man behind some of the most iconic songs of all time is coming to Bergen County. Bernie Taupin, who writes songs and lyrics with Elton John, is signing copies of his new memoir "Scattershot" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernie Taupin (@bernietaupinofficial) In "Scattershot," Taupin writes in-depth about his partnership with John, growing up in England and his life in Beverly Hills, according to a synopsis. Taupin also tells stories about meeting John Len…
Meet Idina Menzel In North Jersey Meet Idina Menzel In North Jersey
Meet Idina Menzel In North Jersey Idina Menzel is keeping her new book all in the family. Menzel, who starred in "Frozen" and won a Tony Award for "Wicked" is signing copies of her book "Proud Mouse", which she co-wrote with her sister, Cara Mentzel, on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In "Proud Mouse", Cara, a mouse, attends her first day of school and finds she is constantly compared to her talented sister Dee, forcing Cara to find the confidence to be able to stand on her own two feet, according to a synopsis. The book is a sequel to "Loud Mouse," which was also written by the sisters. Fo…
Labor Day Weekend Blaze Doused In Norwood Labor Day Weekend Blaze Doused In Norwood
Labor Day Weekend Blaze Doused In Norwood Firefighters made quick work of a Labor Day weekend blaze that spread to a Norwood resident's garage. The borough's bravest responded to the call at 5 Meadow Court at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, after the contents of a trash can apparently caught fire. They were assisted by their colleagues from Closter, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Old Tappan, Orangeburg and Tappan. Firefighters had the two-alarm blaze knocked down and under control in under a half hour, keeping it from spreading from the garage into the house. Colleagues from surrounding towns provided substantial mutual ai…
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey Cody Rigsby, a former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and Peloton superstar, is coming to Bergen County for a book signing. Rigsby will be signing copies of his new book, "XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness Hardcover" on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, which is dedicated to Britney Jean Spears, Rigsby chronicles his journey growing up gay and poor in North Carolina to moving to New York, where he went from a dancer struggling to get by to becoming a fitness icon, according to a syn…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Harrington Park Home Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Harrington Park Home
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Harrington Park Home A fast-moving pre-dawn fire destroyed a Harrington Park home. A couple who bought the Maryann Lane home just last month wasn't there when the blaze broke out at around 5 a.m., less than an hour before sunrise.  It went two alarms on arrival as flames engulfed the two-story, wood-frame house. Burning electrical wires only made matters worse. Burning electrical wires made matters worse in the early-morning fire on MaryAnn Lane in Harrington Park.Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps Borough police and fire from Norwood, Northvale, River Vale, Closter, Old Tappan, Demarest, Alpine an…
North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show
North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Poonam Ribadia, a Bergen County native, has been wowing foodies on Instagram. Now everyone will soon get to see what she brings to the kitchen. Ribadia is one of the contestants on the new Hulu cooking competition show "Secret Chef" which premieres on Thursday, June 29. On "Secret Chef," 10 contestants are isolated in a secret kitchen. Guided by a mischievous talking hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges. The contestants also serve as judges, rating each other's dishes in blind taste tests. The winner receives $100,000. View this post on In…
Meet Judge Jeanine In North Jersey Meet Judge Jeanine In North Jersey
Meet Judge Jeanine In North Jersey All rise! Judge Jeanine is coming to Bergen County. Jeanine Pirro, a co-host of "The Five" and former host of "Justice With Judge Jeanine" on Fox News Channel, will be signing copies of her new book, "Crimes Against America: The Left's Takedown Of Our Republic," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. In the book, the former Westchester County District Attorney, lays out her case against President Joe Biden's administration and "far-left ideologues," who have sought to transform America and change our way of life, according to a synopsis.  Pirro's book tour …
Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore
Meet Luke Russert, Bestselling Author, At North Jersey Bookstore Luke Russert is bringing his bestselling book to Bergen County. Russert will be signing copies of "Look For Me There" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. The book debuted at #3 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Russert is the son of the late Tim Russert, the former moderator of "Meet the Press," and Maureen Orth a writer for Vanity Fair. In "Look For Me There," Russert writes about dealing with his father's unexpected death and how he quit his job at NBC News to do some soul searching, eventually visiting six continents over three years on a journey to …
Canceled: Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore Canceled: Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore
Canceled: Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Deborah Roberts, a prominent correspondent for ABC News, is hosting a book signing in Bergen County. Roberts is signing copies of her book "Lessons Learned And Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life," on Friday June 9 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In her new book, Roberts curates essays from celebrity contributors like Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager and Brooke Shields, talking about the teachers they admire, according to a synopsis.  This is Roberts' second book. Her first book, "Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom For Mode…
'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In North Jersey For Book Signing 'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In North Jersey For Book Signing
'Zoom Fail King' Jeffrey Toobin Will Be In North Jersey For Book Signing Jeffrey Toobin, the King of the Zoom Fail and a CNN legal analyst, will be signing copies of his new book in Bergen County. Toobin is hosting a meet and greet for "Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right Wing Extremism" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. This is Toobin's ninth book. He has previously written bestsellers about the OJ Simpson trial, the Supreme Court and Donald Trump. In his new book, Toobin goes in-depth on the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the legacy of Timothy McVeigh's actions, according to a synopsis.  In Oct. 2020, while o…