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Faith Ballantine-Armonaitis

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Passaic’s NJ Food And Clothing Rescue Gives At Annual World Homeless Day Passaic’s NJ Food And Clothing Rescue Gives At Annual World Homeless Day
Passaic’s NJ Food And Clothing Rescue Gives At Annual World Homeless Day PASSAIC, NJ -- Phil Stafford and his team of 30 volunteers rolled into Peter Francisco Park in Newark with five jam-packed vehicles. N.J. Food and Clothing Rescue joined six other community and church organizations for the annual World Homeless Day outreach behind Penn Station. Together they aided more than 500 people who are living on the street or in emergency shelters in Newark. The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the st…

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Sports
Hasbrouck Heights Tops Saddle Brook In Key Football Matchup Hasbrouck Heights Tops Saddle Brook In Key Football Matchup
Hasbrouck Heights Tops Saddle Brook In Key Football Matchup SADDLE BROOK, NJ -- Hasbrouck Heights quarterback Frank Quatrone threw for three touchdowns in an explosive first quarter, as the Aviators jumped out to a 20-0 first quarter lead on Saddle Brook in a key North Jersey Interscholastic league matchup Saturday afternoon.  The Aviators would cruise to a 48-14 victory, going to 4-0 on the season. Quatrone was involved in six of the seven Aviator touchdowns. Following a Saddle Brook punt, Quatrone hit wide receiver Jasiah Purdie on Heights' second offensive play for a 49-yard scoring play. Heights' defense got the Aviator offense on the field quic…

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Events
Ho-Ho-Kus Unplugged Re-Schedules Pumpkinfest 2016 For October 23 Ho-Ho-Kus Unplugged Re-Schedules Pumpkinfest 2016 For October 23
Ho-Ho-Kus Unplugged Re-Schedules Pumpkinfest 2016 For October 23 HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Ho-Ho-Kus Unplugged is re-scheduling Pumpkinfest 2016 for the raindate of  Sunday, Oct. 23, on the front lawn and side field of the HoHoKus School, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  More than 300 people are expected for the big autumn celebration offering traditional fall activities such as hay rides, cider, apples and donuts face painting, games and lots of pumpkins. All food and activities are free; the pumpkins will be $5. Entertainment will be provided by blue grass band Blue Plate Special from Ridgewood. All the food will be donated by Applebee's. HHK Unplugged is an organizat…

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Maywood Resident Spearheads Comedy Fundraiser for Autism Speaks Maywood Resident Spearheads Comedy Fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Maywood Resident Spearheads Comedy Fundraiser for Autism Speaks MAYWOOD, N.J. -- The Maywood Knights of Columbus will host a fundraiser for Autism Speaks on Friday, Oct. 7, at 8:30 p.m. What makes the fundraiser particularly special is that it is spearheaded by Maywood resident Joey Diaz, who has autism. He is a graduate of the Maywood Schools and Hackensack High School. He currently works as a custodian for the Maywood School District. In addition, Diaz is an avid runner and races for his own personal best and for Autism Speaks. “Joey is an individual who has endeared himself to Maywoodians for years and who is an ambassador in many ways for our gre…

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Schools
Bergen Schools Add 'Buddy Bench' To Playground Bergen Schools Add 'Buddy Bench' To Playground
Bergen Schools Add 'Buddy Bench' To Playground Many school districts in Bergen County celebrated Respect Week in their respective towns — some with a "Buddy Bench." Kids who don't have anyone to play with at recess can sit on the bench so other children know to invite them. The Norwood PTO held a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s Buddy Bench. The buddy bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship, inclusion and kindness on the playground. Fair Lawn parent Tammy Smith is thrilled that her son has a buddy bench at Radburn Elementary School, too, which Mayor John Cosgrove cut the ribbon on …

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HUMC Celebrates Cancer Survivors At MetLife Stadium HUMC Celebrates Cancer Survivors At MetLife Stadium
Humc Celebrates Cancer Survivors At MetLife Stadium EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Thousands of cancer patients, survivors and their families will gather to celebrate life and liberty at a complimentary event at MetLife Stadium Sunday. The annual "Celebrating Life and Liberty" event is hosted by the John Theurer Cancer Center at HackensackUMC from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Key events include a group photo on the 50-yard line with a 30-foot Statue of Liberty.  THE MIDTOWN MEN, from the original cast of Jersey Boys will perform. Various cancer advocacy organizations will be on hand to provide information about their services for all aspects of c…

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Volunteers Needed For Lyndhurst Community Clean-Up Day Volunteers Needed For Lyndhurst Community Clean-Up Day
Volunteers Needed For Lyndhurst Community Clean-Up Day LYNDHURST, N.J. — The Lyndhurst Parks and Recreation Department will host a Community Clean-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 22. Volunteers should meet at Town Hall Park by 9 a.m. T-shirts will be distributed to all volunteers. Equipment will be supplied, as well as bus transportation to and from the various locations.  As an appreciation their efforts, volunteers will receive a gift bag and free lunch at the Senior Center on Cleveland Avenue. For additional information or to sign up, contact the department at 201-804-2482.

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Undefeated Rutherford, Waldwick Teams Clash in NJIC Game Undefeated Rutherford, Waldwick Teams Clash in NJIC Game
Undefeated Rutherford, Waldwick Teams Clash in Njic Game RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- By Saturday night, the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference playoff picture will have taken shape, as key games in all four divisions take place. A pair of unbeaten teams, Waldwick and Rutherford, will play Friday night at Tryon Field with first place in the Colonial Division at stake. Rutherford, which opened its season with a 34-24 victory versus Glen Rock, is 4-0 after convincing victories against Lodi (47-0), Palisades Park (48-0) and Garfield (26-6). Rutherford’s offense is led by senior running back Kevin Kosakowski and dual-threat quarterback Tom Reid. Waldw…

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Meadowlands YMCA Honors Community Leaders At Annual Gala Meadowlands YMCA Honors Community Leaders At Annual Gala
Meadowlands YMCA Honors Community Leaders At Annual Gala EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Wood-Ridge resident Jack Nagel will be among four honorees at the Meadowlands YMCA 96th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Oct. 6. NJTV News anchorwoman Mary Alice Williams will emcee the event, themed "Be More/Do More," at 6:30 p.m. at Il Villaggio in Carlstadt, N.J. The Meadowlands Area YMCA continues its tradition of recognizing community leaders who exhibit the Organization’s four core values, this year honoring Jeff Gural representing Respect, Tom Weatherall representing Honesty, Jack Nagel representing Caring, and Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg representing …

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Edgewater UFC Gym Jumps In For Spartan Race Edgewater UFC Gym Jumps In For Spartan Race
Edgewater UFC Gym Jumps In For Spartan Race EDGEWATER, N.J. — UFC Gym in Edgewater is hosting a Spartan Race workout on Oct. 15 as part of an international movement. Fitness Revolution Day will begin at 10 a.m., 115 River Road. Be prepared to jump, sweat and push through workouts.  CLICK HERE for more.

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