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Cresskill Psychologist Tells Pregnant Student: Wait To Take My Class Cresskill Psychologist Tells Pregnant Student: Wait To Take My Class
Cresskill Psychologist Tells Pregnant Student: Wait To Take My Class A doctoral student at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck is blaming university administrators and professors for not better protecting her while nine months pregnant and during her first few months of motherhood. The student, now a mom to her 4-month-old baby girl, is urging others to learn their Title IX rights which can help protect pregnant and parenting students like her.  The student gave birth to her baby girl the weekend before the Spring 2018 semester started in January. She worked with her program director to set up a plan to continue her studies: She would miss the first tw…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Centerfold Adams, FDU Grad Was Upset She Couldn't Take Son To Europe Centerfold Adams, FDU Grad Was Upset She Couldn't Take Son To Europe
Centerfold Adams, FDU Grad Was Upset She Couldn't Take Son To Europe The Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate and former Playmate who fatally jumped from a hotel with her son was upset because a judged denied her permission to take him with her to Europe this summer, the New York Post reports. Stephanie Adams leapt from the 25th floor of the Gotham Hotel in Manhattan on Friday morning holding her 7-year-old son Vincent, killing both, authorities said. The 46-year-old model was in the middle of a nasty court battle with her estranged husband Charles Nicolai, who has visitation rights and fought against Adams' plans to travel with their child, The Post says…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Ex-Playmate, FDU Grad Took Son On Fatal Jump From NYC Hotel's 25th Floor Ex-Playmate, FDU Grad Took Son On Fatal Jump From NYC Hotel's 25th Floor
Ex-Playmate, FDU Grad Took Son On Fatal Jump From NYC Hotel's 25th Floor The Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate and former Playmate who fatally jumped from a hotel with her son was upset because a judged denied her permission to take him with her to Europe this summer, the New York Post reports. Stephanie Adams leapt from the 25th floor of the Gotham Hotel in Manhattan on Friday morning holding her 7-year-old son Vincent, killing both, authorities said. The 46-year-old model was in the middle of a nasty court battle with her estranged husband Charles Nicolai, who has visitation rights and fought against Adams' plans to travel with their child, The Post says…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department
Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department RIVER VALE, N.J. – The new-look River Vale Police Department has six new officers hired over the past three months and six recently-promoted supervisors. “In order to continue the department's tremendous success, we must prepare for the future,” Mayor Glen Jasionowski said. “By hiring the best available police officers and promoting our most talented leaders, we have paved the way for a successful future.” The moves come on the heels of several recent and upcoming retirements of long-time department members. “This is a very exciting time for us,” Police Chief William Giordano said. “W…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Katie Ann Mele Of Wayne, 29, Was Studying To Become Paralegal Katie Ann Mele Of Wayne, 29, Was Studying To Become Paralegal
Katie Ann Mele Of Wayne, 29, Was Studying To Become Paralegal Katie Ann Mele of Wayne died on Jan. 28. She was 29 years old. Katie Ann was born in Teaneck and lived in Fairview before moving to Wayne. She was a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University and was studying to be a paralegal.  She also lived in New Milford Katie Ann was employed by Michael Sprague, Attorney in Hackensack. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Of The Valley R.C. Church in Wayne. She is survived by her parents Angelo and Catherine (nee Cotrel) Mele of Wayne; brothers Michael and David Mele of Wayne; and grandmother Irene Horvath of Wayne. Services were private.

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by Cecilia Levine