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Major Christmas Morning Fire Erupts At Ridgefield Park Home Major Christmas Morning Fire Erupts At Ridgefield Park Home
Major Christmas Morning Fire Erupts At Ridgefield Park Home Tragedy struck Christmas morning, Dec. 25 for one Ridgefield Park family, when a fire erupted at their home. Earlier today, Truck 2 responded to Emerson Street in Ridgefield Park for a 3rd Alarm Fire. 📸 C. Torello Posted by Englewood Fire on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 The blaze was reported at approximately 11 a.m. on Emerson Street, eventually reaching three alarms. Footage shared to social media shows smoke billowing from the home. Further information had not been released as of 4:45 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite
Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite A group of New Jersey high school singers got an unforgettable surprise during their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" last week. Scarlet Sound, the acclaimed a cappella group from Neptune High School, was among 72 choirs that auditioned for the chance to perform at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. When they appeared on the show, the students and their director, Erin Radvanski, believed they were still in the running as finalists. Little did they know, Clarkson had a big reveal in store. Live on air, the talk show host delivered the thrilling news: Scar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Kevin Malone is coming to Bergen County. No word if he's bringing his famous chili. Brian Baumgartner, who played the slow witted accountant on "The Office" is signing copies of his new book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Baumgartner (@bbbaumgartner) The book is set at Scranton's most famous paper company, only manager Michael Scott is nowhere to be found, according to a synopsis. Two mysterious visitors sneak in…

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by Sam Barron