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Melissa Heule

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Neighbors

Fort Lee Musician Hopes Second Studio Album Takes Band Places FORT LEE, N.J. — He could use some backup vocals and a bit of brass, but a Fort Lee musician says his band's second studio album will please the "Fraudsters" who follow them. After winning the 2012 Hard Rock Cafe Band Battle in New York and recording their first album in the borough's Tree Fort Studios, the Great Fraud began looking to evolve. Now, its members hope film and television work comes their way. The Graud Fraud consists of Joe Marrero on lead guitar and vocals, Reese Karlan on bass harmonica, George Moudakis, their current bass guitarist who took over for Taso Zahariad…

by Melissa Heule

10/28/2015

Police & Fire

Consultant Hired To Help Edgewater Police Secure Accreditation EDGEWATER, N.J. -- The Edgewater Police Department is working to earn its first accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. The borough hired the consulting firm Rodgers Group LLC, for $39,000 to help update policies, procedures, rules and regulations to comply with the standards established by the NJSACOP. A $25,000 grant fromthe South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund will cover part of the cost. The Rodgers Group will help prepare the department for a visit from a team of assessors from the chiefs' association will examine all aspects of the department …

by Melissa Heule

10/28/2015

Events

Harrington Park Hosts Halloween Decorating Contest HARRINGTON PARK, NJ -- Harrington Park is hosting its third annual Halloween decorating contest for borough residents looking to impress. The contest was launched three years ago by Gavin Perez, who is now in the fifth grade. "My son loves Halloween and likes to participate," stated Gavin's mother, Michele Madden-Perez.Her son was 8 years old and a third-grade student when he wrote a letter to the mayor asking if there could be a townwide event, she said.Families compete in one of two categories, "Scariest" or "Fall Festival."They're asked to keep all decorati…

by Melissa Heule

10/27/2015

Events

Fort Lee Historical Society, Film Commission Grow, Evolve FORT LEE, NJ — The Fort Lee Historical Society will be expanding its Palisade Avenue space as the borough film commission moves into the Barrymore Film Center, a construction project slated for completion in 2017. The society also plans to add a tower to its building, creating even more space. “This will give this museum more room to grow," said Tom Meyers, the film commission's director and a member of the historical society. "There is an immense history here.” Meyers expects to screen the work of independent filmmakers as well as high school students in the 250-seat cinema, wh…

by Melissa Heule

10/27/2015

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Teacher Helps Students Publish PTSD Book CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ — Cliffside Park sixth grade teacher Michael Ryan helped three former students self-publish a book on a fictional family dealing with PTSD. “We wanted to write something to honor these veterans. Mental issues are still not seen as real issues,” said author Angela Kohout, who wrote the fictional novel with fellow 12-year-old Madeline Murillo and 10-year-old Elizabeth Sagi. It originally started as a classroom assignment. After Memorial Day, the trio changed their focus from bullying to PTSD. Once the project developed, Ryan and others saw its potential. He sought help fr…

by Melissa Heule

10/27/2015

Neighbors

Organizers Honored for Demarest School Walk, Bike Initiative DEMAREST, NJ — The organizers of a "Walk or Bike to School Initiative" in Demarest have earned an award from New Jersey Safe Routes to School. Jill Besnoy, Eileen Celaj and Noelle Tutunjian launched the project last year to get kids elementary and middle school children to exercise while reducing carbon emissions. As a reward, students are entered into a monthly raffle for prizes such as movie tickets, mini golf or bowling. A recent prizes was a night out with friends at Westwood Sports Academy. “I enjoy it and it is great exercise for me, too. I love to walk," said Rebecc…

by Melissa Heule

10/27/2015

Events

Tracers Event In Leonia Park Supports Homeless Veterans LEONIA, NJ — Like the glow-in-the-dark ammunition they take their program's name from, members of the all-volunteer veterans group TRACERS kept their focus on helping their fellow service members during a 5K run/walk Sunday in Overpeck Park in Leonia. The Bergen County Division of Veteran Services and Team Red, White, and Blue hosted the event. They were joined by Fairleigh Dickinson University students, ambulance corps members, various non-profit organizations and the Leonia American Legion. “All of these organizations are helping veterans gain their souls back,” said Bob Salvini, command…

by Melissa Heule

10/26/2015

Events

Ridgefield Seeks Entries in Anti-Bullying Contest RIDGEFIELD, NJ — The state’s first anti-bullying committee at Ridgefield Public Schools is holding its second annual essays and posters contest. The committee is welcoming entrees from students during National Bullying Prevention Month addressing this year's theme: “What it Means to Be an UPstander.” Gift certificates will be awarded to winning groups of students in each of three grade categories -- second through fifth grade; sixth through eighth grade; and ninth through twelfth grade. Entrees must be submitted to the Ridgefield Public Library or the main offices of schools by Oct. 30. Wi…

by Melissa Heule

10/26/2015

Police & Fire

Bergenfield Police Reinstate Chaplain Program BERGENFIELD, NJ — The borough is reinstating its chaplain program, creating a partnership between law enforcement agencies, first responders and the public. “With a new police chief comes new ideas,” Capt. Mustafa Rabboh said, referring to Police Chief Cathy Madalone, the first female police commander in Bergen County history. Members of the department aim to connect the community in times of crisis and with comprehensive communications strategies, no matter what religion an individual practices. Faith-based leaders will help supporting emotional, social or spiritual needs, while officers …

by Melissa Heule

10/26/2015

Events

Hudson River Walk in Englewood Cliffs Benefits J-add ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — The Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities in Hackensack held its 13th annual Walkathon Sun. Oct. 25 at the Englewood Boat Basin in Englewood Cliffs. More 75 attendees participated in the half-mile walk on paths near the Hudson River. Another 25 members volunteered in the area as the crowd made its way toward a balloon-decorated tree before turning back. “It’s a positive reinforcement atmosphere here, and everyone needs that,” said Michael Deming, an eighth-grade teacher in Rockland County. He sang in the band performing for the day. "We see the com…

by Melissa Heule

10/26/2015

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