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Drive Carefully, Public Schools Opening Sept. 3
MAHWAH, N.J. -- With summer closing and school days resuming, AAA reminds drivers to watch out for pedestrians before and after school hours.
In the last 10 years, roughly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3-7 p.m., according to AAA.
The first day of school for the Mahwah and Ramsey school districts is Thursday, while private schools, such as the Academy of St. Paul, begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, followed by Don Bosco Prep Friday, Sept. 11.
Tips to remember when driving during the school year include:
• Slow down and be mindful of speed limits in school zones.
• Come t…
Drive Carefully, Local Schools Open This Week
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — With summer closing and school days resuming, AAA reminds drivers to watch out for pedestrians before and after school hours.
In the last 10 years, roughly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 and 7 p.m., according to AAA.
The first day of school in the Dumont School District is Wednesday, Sept. 2, while the Bergenfield District begins Thursday, Sept. 3. The New Milford district starts school on Tuesday, Sept. 8, except for at Solomon Schecter, which began Sept. 1.
Tips to remember when driving during the school year include the following:
• Slow …
Happy Birthday To Allendale's Lou Piniella
ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Allendale’s Lou Piniella!
Lou Piniella, a former Allendale resident, turns 72 on Friday.
Piniella, an outfielder and manager with the New York Yankees, was born Aug. 28, 1943.
At 18, “Sweet Lou” signed with the Cleveland Indians, beginning an 18-year career with the Kansas City Royals, Indians and Yankees. During that time, Piniella batted .291 and slugged 102 home runs to go along with 766 career RBIs. After his playing days, Piniella went on to manage the Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Chicago Cubs. He retired in …
