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‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show ‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show
‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show Bergen County mom Kelly Conlon brought her daughter’s Girl Scout troop to see the world-famous Rockettes kick up their heels but got kicked out of Radio City instead. The villain? Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan. Conlon, who also happens to be a civil attorney with Davis, Saperstein & Salomon in Teaneck, said facial recognition technology alerted staff to her presence. So while the girls enjoyed the Christmas Spectacular last month, the Wyckoff mom was left out in the cold – and rain -- even though she had a legit ticket. “They said my firm was on the attorney exclusion list an…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45 Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45
Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45 Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad charter member and devoted mother of three Babette Russell died at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 25. She was 45. A longtime member of Tewksbury Township, Babette graduated from Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner, her obituary says. She was a charter member of the Tewksbury Township First Aid and Rescue Squad and as a child was active with the Girl Scouts, according to her memorial. Babette is remembered as a dedicated and spirited woman who “could do anything she put her mind to,” her memorial says. She was constantly keeping he…

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by Valerie Musson
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Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter
Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter Support is on the rise for a North Jersey family left heartbroken after the death of their 10-year-old daughter. Emily Lenora Fleming died at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Thursday, June 23, her obituary says. Emily had just finished fourth grade at the Florence M. Burd Elementary School in Andover, where she played the flute and was a dedicated safety patrol member, according to her memorial. She also loved participating in Troop #98136 of the Girl Scouts, playing soccer, flamingos, crocheting, and camping. Emily leaves behind her loving parents, Bob and Kelly Fleming, two …

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by Valerie Musson
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North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20 North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20
North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20 North Hunterdon High School graduate, college student and beloved friend Kathryn Rose Berger left a heartbreakingly touching message in her journal that was shared after her death from brain cancer on June 1 at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the age of 20. Born in New Brunswick, Kathryn grew up in Bethlehem Township and participated in theater and choir groups at school, her obituary says. Kathryn was known for her “impeccable” comedic wit and timing — particularly when she portrayed the principal in her school’s production of Grease. Kathryn was passionate about helping indivi…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17 NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17
NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17 Hunterdon Central High School junior and varsity lacrosse goalie Alexea Karpinski died Nov. 21. She was 17. Born and raised in Raritan Township, Karpinski was known for her love of sports, particularly lacrosse. She played as goalie for the Hunterdon Central Red Devils as well as for the Triple Threat Elite Club Team, her obituary says. Karpinski had a goal of playing D1 lacrosse while pursuing an exercise science degree. She wanted to become a professional athletic trainer, her memorial says. Karpinski also played varsity field hockey while maintaining a 3.96 GPA and juggling many other e…

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by Valerie Musson