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Wallington Freshman QB Leads Montclair State To Victory Wallington Freshman QB Leads Montclair State To Victory
Wallington Freshman QB Leads Montclair State To Victory John DiStefano rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 70 yard pass from Ryan Adzima, as Montclair State opened its season Friday night with a 25-15 victory against FDU-Florham Park in the season opener for both teams. Adzima, a freshman from Wallington starting in his first game, played at DePaul High School in Wayne. Adzima finished with 135 yards passing, a touchdown and an interception. Adzima’s touchdown pass gave the Red Hawks a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and set the stage for DiStefano’s huge game. The Devils bounced back from a 10-0 deficit, to take a 15-10 lead befo…
Teaneck Native Tamba Hali Kicks Off NFL's New Season With Kansas City Teaneck Native Tamba Hali Kicks Off NFL's New Season With Kansas City
Teaneck Native Tamba Hali Kicks Off NFL's New Season With Kansas City EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The biggest football story of the weekend might be Victor Cruz' return to to the New York Giants, but Bergen and Passaic counties have neighbors to look out for. Among the notables are Carolina Panther’s tight end Greg Olsen (Wayne Hills) who is Cam Newton’s favorite target. Linebacker Brian Cushing (Bergen Catholic) and three-time second-team All-Pro selection will be playing for the Houston Texans.  The McCourty twins, who hail from Nanuet, N.Y., and played high school football at St. Joseph’s (Montvale) and at Rutgers together will also be on the fields. The pai…
Saddle Brook’s Steve Longa Signs With NFL's Detroit Lions Saddle Brook’s Steve Longa Signs With NFL's Detroit Lions
Saddle Brook’s Steve Longa Signs With NFL's Detroit Lions SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Steve Longa, who starred at Saddle Brook High School, has been signed by the Detroit Lions as a member of their practice squad.  Longa was picked up after being waived by the Seattle Seahawks as teams trimmed their roster to 53 to get ready for the opening of the season this week. Longa, an un-drafted free agent from Rutgers, signed with the Seahawks immediately after the NFL draft. He left the university after his junior season as an All Big 10 selection after the leading the league in tackles as a junior. NFL teams can sign up to 10 players, after they have cleared …
Meadowlands Football League Kicks Off 40th Season Meadowlands Football League Kicks Off 40th Season
Meadowlands Football League Kicks Off 40th Season HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Hasbrouck Heights, Rutherford and Harrison look to defend their Super Bowl Championships as the Meadowlands Football League opens its 40th season the weekend of September 10 and 11. The Harrison Blue Tide, the defending Senior Division (7th and 8th graders) champs open against perennial Southern Division powerhouse Lyndhurst Bears. The game is a rematch from last year’s playoffs, when the Blue Tide upset the top seed Bears in the opening round. The Hasbrouck Heights Aviators, the defending Junior Division (5th and 6th grade) champ, travel to the New Milford Green …
Former Bergen Catholic Star Fulfills Dream, Hillsdale Native Makes NFL Former Bergen Catholic Star Fulfills Dream, Hillsdale Native Makes NFL
Former Bergen Catholic Star Fulfills Dream, Hillsdale Native Makes NFL Former Bergen Catholic star Tanner McEvoy has made his NFL dreams come true, surviving the final cut-down day and making the Seattle Seahawks' roster.  McEvoy, who starred as a quarterback at Bergen Catholic in 2011, initially attended the University of South Carolina out of high school but ended his career at the University of Wisconsin, where he played multiple positions. That versatility was essential to the Hillsdale resident in making the Seahawks, where he is listed as a wide receiver. McEvoy finished his career at wide receiver for the Badgers after also spending time at quarterback …
Bergenfield Student Assists With Public Health Outreach Efforts Bergenfield Student Assists With Public Health Outreach Efforts
Bergenfield Student Assists With Public Health Outreach Efforts BERGENFIELD, NJ -- High school student and resident Matthew Bansil assisted the Bergenfield Public Health Nurses this summer as a volunteer intern. He created a safety poster at Borough Hall and worked on a Zika awareness Power Point presentation on this urgent health topic in the news, which will be used at educational outreach activities in Bergenfield.  "The community service and his willingness to help our programs goals have been very appreciated. Matthew also learned about Public Health outreach and the community we serve," said Patricia August, public health nurse supervis…
No Injuries Reported In Sudden Cliffside Park Tree Fall No Injuries Reported In Sudden Cliffside Park Tree Fall
No Injuries Reported In Sudden Cliffside Park Tree Fall CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — A tree suddenly fell on top of a local plumbing service van parked outside Cliffside Park's A.K. Macagna Funeral Home Thursday. No injuries were reported, though local authorities worked to clear the limbs from the sidewalk and the Anthony and Son Plumbing and Heating truck. The funeral home is located at the intersection of Edgewater Road and Anderson Avenue. No rain, strong winds or unusual weather was reported at the time.
Hasbrouck Heights Library Offers Teens Scavenger Hunt Hasbrouck Heights Library Offers Teens Scavenger Hunt
Hasbrouck Heights Library Offers Teens Scavenger Hunt HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- The Hasbrouck Heights Public Library will host a town-wide scavenger hunt for teens the week of Aug. 22 -26 for a the chance to win prizes at GameStop, Heights, Pizza, Dunkin Donuts and more.  Town teens in grades 7-12 just need a camera (cell phone camera counts), a partner or two and legs to walk around town. On Monday, the list of items will be available at the circulation desk of the library and the town's website. The first three teams to get 50 points and show them to Teen Librarian Miss Elysse will win. There will be prizes for runner ups, too. For additiona…
Glen Rock Library Plays First-Ever Life-Sized Candyland Glen Rock Library Plays First-Ever Life-Sized Candyland
Glen Rock Library Plays First-Ever Life-Sized Candyland GLEN ROCK, NJ -- The Glen Rock Public Library hosted its first-ever Life Size Candyland event.  More than one dozen children rolled the dice and moved along a replica of the Candyland game board, including Gum Drop Pass, super-sized ice cream cones and larger-than-life lollipops. “The summer reading theme for teens this year was "Get in the Game, Read" so the event was inspired by that theme,” said Morgan Taylor, teen and technology librarian associate. “I've heard of other libraries running the event before and really wanted to implement it in our community.” She loved the conce…
Photos: Family Fun Night At Hillsdale Summer Concert Series Photos: Family Fun Night At Hillsdale Summer Concert Series
Photos: Family Fun Night At Hillsdale Summer Concert Series HILLSIDE, N.J. -- The highlight of the Hillsdale Summer Series was the third annual Family Fun Night.  Lisa La La Musical Entertainment for Kids provided a melodic backdrop for children, in addition to a balloon clown, face painting, hair braiding and other fun activities at Veterans Park.  Willie Wilson and The Willies, the ultimate party band, rocked the park with covers of six decades of popular music from Sinatra, Elvis and the Beatles to current favorites.  Juluka Yoga Studio offered free yoga classes before the concert. 
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