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Accident On Route 46 In Clifton Blocks Lane Accident On Route 46 In Clifton Blocks Lane
Accident On Route 46 In Clifton Blocks Lane CLIFTON, N.J. — A crash Friday morning blocked a lane on eastbound Route 46 in Clifton near Route 21.

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Lifestyle
Rutherford Museum Sets Historical Headwear Exhibit For Throwback Thursday Rutherford Museum Sets Historical Headwear Exhibit For Throwback Thursday
Rutherford Museum Sets Historical Headwear Exhibit For Throwback Thursday RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Meadowlands Museum in Rutherford is having its own #ThrowbackThursday. "Cover Your Head! Hats & Headwear" features historical headwear and will launch from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs., March 10. Among the many headpieces is the trademark fedora hat worn by Rutherford resident poet and doctor, William Carlos Williams. This exhibit will remain on display until June 8, 2016.  The Meadowlands Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is located at 91 Crane Ave., in Rutherford.

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Schools
Cliffside Park Teacher Nominated For 'Life Changer' Award Cliffside Park Teacher Nominated For 'Life Changer' Award
Cliffside Park Teacher Nominated For 'Life Changer' Award CLIFFSIDE, N.J. — Cliffside Park teacher Michael Ryan has been nominated for "Life Changer of the Year," — an award by the National Life Group that recognizes exceptional K-12 educators. The a 13-year veteran of School No. 3 recently helped three of his former students publish a widely acclaimed book (SEE: PTSD Book Earns Young Cliffside Park Authors Praise From Obama, Christie).  "Educators get into the field of teaching because we want to change lives," said the sixth grade teacher. "Being nominated confirms that what we are doing is changing lives." Ryan go…

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Business
Andris Cuban 'Sandwich King' Brings Latin Flavor To Lyndhurst Andris Cuban 'Sandwich King' Brings Latin Flavor To Lyndhurst
Andris Cuban 'Sandwich King' Brings Latin Flavor To Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. — Damaris and Andrys Lopez packed up their New York City bodega last year to find a place that was not so saturated with hispanic cuisine and ended up in Lyndhurst. "We saw Lyndhurst as a place that would give us the opportunity to be very different from the other types of restaurants that are around," said Damaris, 40, whose husband opened "Andris Cuban Sandwich King" on Stuyvesant Avenue last October. "The cuban sandwich is a unique dish, and the opportunity to bring it to Lyndhurst is exciting." Andrys, 43, cooks "Andris" cuban san…

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Events
Fort Lee Chamber Of Commerce Organizes Networking Event In Englewood Fort Lee Chamber Of Commerce Organizes Networking Event In Englewood
Fort Lee Chamber Of Commerce Organizes Networking Event In Englewood FORT LEE, N.J. — The Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce along with the Englewood, Gold Coast and Korean American chambers of commerce are joining forces for a networking event at Le Gourmet Factory in Englewood on Thursday, March 10. Tickets are $30 and includes beer, wine and appetizers. Le Gourmet Factory is located at 76 S Van Brunt St., in Englewood. RSVP by Monday, March 7, 2016. CLICK HERE for more.

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Schools
New Milford Students Teach Tech To Seniors New Milford Students Teach Tech To Seniors
New Milford Students Teach Tech To Seniors NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Students from the New Milford High School Community Service Club participated in an "Inter-generational Technology Day" with seniors at the New Milford Senior Center. Friday's program was aimed at educating seniors on the different avenues of technology that are available to them today. Students trained seniors on how to use social media, tablets, Google docs, and an introduction to online mind games and activities. The seniors were also engaged with the high school’s 3-D printer demonstration along with the media center’s maker’s space. The students that part…

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River Edge Avenue In New Milford Closed Wednesday River Edge Avenue In New Milford Closed Wednesday
River Edge Avenue In New Milford Closed Wednesday NEW MILFORD, N.J. — River Edge Avenue in New Milford was closed Wednesday until 5 p.m. for utility work, police said.

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Neighbors
East Rutherford Friends Help Girl, 7, With Rare Disease East Rutherford Friends Help Girl, 7, With Rare Disease
East Rutherford Friends Help Girl, 7, With Rare Disease EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A GoFundMe campaign for an East Rutherford 7-year old girl suffering from an immune system disease has raised nearly $2,500 as of Tuesday evening. In December, Vanessa Uribe was diagnosed with Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis — a disease occurring when antibodies produced by the body’s own immune system attack NMDA receptors in the brain.  The symptoms of the disease include memory loss, sleep disorders, speech dysfunction, cognitive and behavioral disturbances, severe movement disorders, autonomic dysfunction and loss of consciousness. The crowdfunding campaign for …

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Business
Social Media Helps Small Cliffside Park Animal Shelter Make Big Impact Social Media Helps Small Cliffside Park Animal Shelter Make Big Impact
Social Media Helps Small Cliffside Park Animal Shelter Make Big Impact CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Of the 467 cats and dogs that Bergen County Protection & Rescue Foundation in Cliffside Park rescued in 2014, 441 of them found homes. The nonprofit rescue's webmaster Jodylynn Bachiman believes its 90% adoption rate correlates directly to its 6,500 Facebook followers and thousands of daily website page views. "Social media has helped us grow so much," said Bachiman, who teaches web design at Pace University and built the rescue's website. "We have gotten a lot of exposure and I think it has helped us make a footprint." Bergen County Protectio…

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Events
Little Ferry School 'Reads Across America' Little Ferry School 'Reads Across America'
Little Ferry School 'Reads Across America' LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — Washington Elementary School in Little Ferry will have "Read Across America" night on Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.  The event will feature guest readers Brian Show Performance and Scholastic Performance as well as Little Ferry Mayor Mauro Ragueso. There will also be raffles and a book fair. Children are encouraged to bring PJs and a blanket to the gymnasium. CLICK HERE for more.

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