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Matt Speiser

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Anderson Street Bridge In Teaneck To Close For Westbound Traffic TEANECK, N.J. — The Anderson Street Bridge connecting Hackensack and Teaneck will close to westbound traffic for 30 days while it undergoes repairs starting Monday, April 25. Drivers are encouraged to plan an alternative route.

by Matt Speiser

04/21/2016

Neighbors

New Milford Mom 'Connects' Past, Present With Toy Company NEW MILFORD, N.J. — To realize her American Dream, New Milford mother Marcela Hollywood had to reach back to her Eastern European roots. Hollywood is the founder of children's toy "Connects," which is now sold in over 200 stores nationwide. Connects are colored chain link pieces that children can use to fashion jewelry and as decoration. The inspiration for Connects came from Hollywood's upbringing in Communist Czechoslovakia, where she said she played with "simpler" toys. "I found Connects because I wanted to bring kids back to the basics," Hollywood told Dai…

by Matt Speiser

04/21/2016

Events

Gala In Hasbrouck Heights Raises Money For HackensackPAC HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A gala benefit to raise funds to aid in the completion of the new Hackensack Performing Arts Center will take place on Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. The event is both fundraiser and a chance to acknowledge benefactors. It will be hosted by the City of Hackensack and the Main Street Business Alliance, the group in charge of the redevelopment district for the Hackensack downtown area. “A Night of Fun, Friends, and Follies,” features singer/pianist Tony DeSare. Tickets are $125 per person or $350 per couple, which includes event entry and a thea…

by Matt Speiser

04/21/2016

Police & Fire

Bergen Law Enforcers, Educators Discuss Youth Heroin Epidemic Solutions GARFIELD, N.J. — Representatives from 62 Bergen County school districts and 55 police departments met at the Venetian in Garfield Wednesday morning to discuss one of the area's biggest challenges — opioid and heroin abuse. "Opioids have always been an issue, but what has changed is the scope and severity of their danger," Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal told the crowd at the 25th annual Statewide Narcotics Action Plan Conference (SNAP). "What we hope to do is create a coordinated response between law enforcement and educators and equip you with the tools to ide…

by Matt Speiser

04/20/2016

Schools

Cliffside Park Students To Be Featured On PBS CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Cliffside Park School No. 3 students Madeline Murillo, Angela Kohout and Elizabeth Sagi will be featured on the PBS program "Classroom Close Up" Sunday, where they will talk about the success of their book "Daddy's Heart, My Heart, The Purple Heart." 12-year-olds Murillo and Kohout, and 10-year-old Sagi first partnered together to write the book on PTSD last May for a class project. The students published the book with help from their teacher Michael Ryan. It has gone on to sell more than 800 copies and earned the authors praise from the likes of …

by Matt Speiser

04/20/2016

News

Lego Family Markets Bergen Libraries HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) has launched a new advertising campaign featuring a family made of Legos and their exploits at the library. In a series of stop-motion YouTube videos, the aptly titled "Buckles Family" will be promoting events and services at BCCLS libraries. The first video, which debuted April 10, explains what a BCCLS library card can do. "We wanted to create an initiative that was fun but also educational so that patrons know all of the things BCCLS offers to them," said BCCLS Director of Library Services Arlene …

by Matt Speiser

04/20/2016

Schools

Leonia Middle School Organizes Career Night LEONIA, N.J. — Leonia Middle School will have a career night Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. Leonia students and parents will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of professionals. The speakers are as follows: Room 101 "Blinded Me with Science" — Mr. Richard Copp, Chemist & Leonia High School Science Teacher and Christine Park, Pharmacist. Room 103 "Give Me Shelter" — Peter Pulice, Architect. Room 104 "The Sound of Music"— Claudia Koal, music producer and Carol Skarimbas, singer. Room 105 "We All Do It" — Wanda Pendelton, Marketer and Lisa …

by Matt Speiser

04/19/2016

Neighbors

Video: Lyndhurst Mayor Surprises Longtime Resident On Her 97th Birthday LYNDHURST, N.J. — Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso surprised longtime resident Sadie Angela Mugavero on her 97th birthday at the Colonial Diner on Monday. "I'm so overwhelmed, but happy," said Mugavero, who walked into the diner to find Giangeruso holding a bouquet of flowers and a framed proclamation in her honor. The surprise was planned by Mugavero's longtime friend Cathy Stensgaard, who arranged to have the mayor meet Mugavero at the diner. Mugavero moved to Lyndhurst from Manhattan when she was 10 years old in 1927. She graduated from Lyndhurst High School in 1938 and had a…

by Matt Speiser

04/19/2016

Business

Edgewater Whole Foods Gets New Juice & Smoothie Bar EDGEWATER, N.J. — Whole Foods of Edgewater opened a one-of-a-kind juice and smoothie bar on Saturday. "Juice + Smoothie" is Whole Foods' newest type of juice and smoothie bar featuring juice on tap and new cold-pressed technology. Edgewater is the first New Jersey location to get a "Juice + Smoothie." The menu has nine different types of smoothies and four different types of juices to choose from.

by Matt Speiser

04/18/2016

Events

Wfan Radio Host Craig Carton To Give Talk At Cresskill Home CRESSKILL, N.J. — Craig Carton from WFAN's "Boomer & Carton" will be visiting the home of Cresskill resident Caryn Aronson to speak about his non-profit TicTocStop and his experience growing up with Tourette Syndrome on Wednesday, May 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. TicTocStop works to combat Tourette Syndrome by funding medical research and through "Camp Carton," a sleepaway camp for kids with Tourettes. The event is free and informal. To attend, Facebook message Aronson.

by Matt Speiser

04/18/2016

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