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Amy Maciaszek

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Bergen County Anti-Drug Coalition Presents Conference In Teaneck TEANECK, N. J. -- Registration ends Wednesday for The Bergen County Prevention Coalition's Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs' 2016 Tree of Addiction conference Friday.The event features a day of speakers on preventing substance abuse and addiction. The keynote speaker for the day is Diane Litterer, who will present a program titled "Getting to the Root of It ... Prevention Solutions." The conference takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Teaneck Marriott at GlenPointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck. Other workshop topics include sustainable youth group efforts, faith-base…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/13/2016

Police & Fire

Convicted Idaho Rapist Sent Home Nearly A Month After Arrest In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A 35-year-old Idaho man, who has been on parole following a 2011 rape conviction, is on his way home after he was found last month camping in a Darien park with a machete, according to the Stamford Advocate. Brian Keith Cook of Idaho Falls was sent home Tuesday after an appearance in a Stamford court. He's been held at the Bridgeport Correctional Center since his Sept. 13 arrest at Cherry Lawn Park in Darien, the Stamford Advocate reports. The man told Darien officers he was on his way to Canada. The 2011 conviction stems from repeated rape of a 13-year-old girl, the Stamfor…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/12/2016

Police & Fire

Verdict Is In: DiPippo Found Not Guity In 1994 Putnam Murder Anthony Dipippo, whose two previous convictions in the 1994 rape and murder of Carmel's Josette Wright were overturned, said he was "in shock" after a jury acquitted him Tuesday following a third trial in Putnam County Court, according to lohud.com. Josette's mother, Susan Wright, gasped when the verdict was read Tuesday, and later said that she'll just have to be satisfied with the 20 years DiPippo has already served. Prosecutors said they were also disappointed with the verdict, lohud.com says. DiPippo and his lawyer credited their ability to introduce the possiblity that the cr…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/12/2016

Events

View Artwork, Tai Chi, Music At Curation Pop-Up Space In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Curation, a Greenwich art space, is hosting a special event Thursday featuring a local artist painting with a life-size brush while performing tai chi to music.The performance highlights to current show, "The Space Between Two Breaths," which is on display in Curation's pop-up art space. The show features work from a group of Australian artists who created their own interpretations to more than 40 photographs of areas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2009. The 20-minute performance by artist Florence Suerig involves her painting a piece of art while performing to mu…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/12/2016

Events

Walkers Invited To Paramus Event To Support Domestic Violence Center PARAMUS, N. J. -- The Center for Hope and Safety New Jersey officials invite everyone to walk on Saturday in Paramus to highlight the problem of domestic violence, and raise money to support victims.The center is hosting its first walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, at Van Saun Park in Paramus. The 3K stroll follows the walking path at Van Saun Park, and all pre-registered walkers get a t-shirt. There will be awards for biggest teams, most funds raised and most spirited walkers. For details about registration and fundraising, visit the event's website. There will also be children's activities, vendors…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/12/2016

Events

Tenafly Pet Rescue Invites All To Groovy Woofstock Event TENAFLY, N. J. -- All are invited to have a groovy time at Ret ResQ's annual Woofstock event Sunday to raise money for the Tenafly-based volunteer animal rescue organization.Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Municipal Circle Park in Tenafly, Woofstock features vendors, music, food and games for the family. Hosted by Johnny Mac Entertainment, Woofstock also includes a human barking contest and special guest William Berloni, author, animal trainer and owner of William Berloni Theatrical Animals. For more details, visit the Pet ResQ website or visit the event page on Facebook.

by Amy Maciaszek

10/12/2016

Events

Ridgefield Park's Spectrum Sprint Aids People With Special Needs RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Runners and walkers are gearing up for Saturday's Spectrum Sprint in Ridgefield Park to raise money for Spectrum for Living, a New Jersey nonprofit aimed at helping adults live with developmental disabilities.Set at Overpeck Park, the event starts with a kick-off 1K Kid's Fun Run at 10 a.m., followed by a 5K run/walk at 10:15 a.m. There will be awards for several age categories along with top male and female finishers in the 5K. The Fun Run is open to children ages 12 and younger. Race officials encourage individuals and teams to participate. The cost to enter the 5…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/11/2016

News

Suspicious Fire Destroys Car Owned By Mount Vernon Critic MOUNT VERNON, N. Y. -- Mount Vernon officials are dismissing a claim from a local activist that a suspicious fire that destroyed his car is somehow related to his criticism of city government, according to lohud.com. Samuel Rivers, who woke late Friday to see his car in flames, said he believes it was done on purpose because of all the work he's done exposing corruption. A spokeswoman for Mayor Richard Thomas said those claims are false and an attempt to keep Thomas from his job changing the old ways of Mount Vernon government, lohud.com reports. Police said they are investigating the fire a…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/11/2016

Events

How Can Jewelry Improve Your Skin? Expert Explains In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- New York City stylist Scott Bond is making an appearance Thursday in Stamford to talk about the positive benefits to your skin from certain fine jewelry.An Emmy Award-winning celebrity beauty and hairstylist, Bond will speak from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Russ Hollander, 154 Bedford St., Stamford. Owner of Bond Street Hair in New York City, Bond also will answer questions about hair and skin. The talk will be followed by a champagne-and-cheese reception. Bond, who started in the business at Pierre Michel and Frederic Fekkai, has done styling work for many plays and movies and a…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/10/2016

Police & Fire

New Rochelle Firefighters Remind Residents To Check Smoke Detectors NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. -- In honor of National Fire Prevention Week next week, New Rochelle firefighters are reminding residents to check the manufacture date on smoke detectors since they need to be replaced every 10 years.It is part of the campaign, "Don't Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years," which is the final year of the National Fire Protection Association's three-year effort to highlight smoke alarm safety. “Smoke detectors have expiration dates, and it is crucial to replace them within the time frame indicated by the manufacturer”, said New Rochelle Fire…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/10/2016

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