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Multiple Sclerosis

3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant 3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant
3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion from Bergen County who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in New York. Chris Holland's Kantina, in Sparkill, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos and more. Holland, a Fort Lee native, has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; however, I realized that nothing …
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother. Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21. "We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads.  "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
LAWSUIT: Lenape Valley Schools Superintendent Alleges Age Discrimination LAWSUIT: Lenape Valley Schools Superintendent Alleges Age Discrimination
Lawsuit: Lenape Valley Schools Superintendent Alleges Age Discrimination The Superintendent of Lenape Valley Schools has filed a lawsuit against the regional board of education with allegations of harassment and ageism. Paul DiRupo says his contract as district superintendent was not renewed because the Lenape Valley Regional Board of Education President Richard Kuncken told him the group was “going younger,” according to a suit filed in Sussex County Superior Court. The comment was made after a meeting among board members regarding their decision not to renew DiRupo’s contract. DiRupo, 64, says he was further discriminated against due to his diagnosis of Multi…