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Gianna Volpe

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Clifton Street Fair Set For Oct. 17 Clifton Street Fair Set For Oct. 17
Clifton Street Fair Set For Oct. 17 CLIFTON, N.J. — The bi-annual Clifton street fair will take place between between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 17. Businesses on Clifton Avenue will open their doors to show off wares while food and other commercial vendors fill the streets alongside live entertainment and other family activities, according to the event website.  For more information call (201) 998-1144 

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Annual Indian Powwow Comes To Ringwood This Weekend Annual Indian Powwow Comes To Ringwood This Weekend
Annual Indian Powwow Comes To Ringwood This Weekend RINGWOOD, N.J. — The Ramapough Lenape Indian Nation will hold its annual powwow at Sally's Field in Ringwood this weekend.  Those who visit 1304 Sloatsburg Road for the ceremonial event will find Native American crafts, traditional foods, music and dancing, according to the event's Facebook page. "Other tribes come from near and far to participate," it says. "Here you can walk on the land where Native Americans have dwelled for thousands of years, amongst the spectacular scenery of the Ramapo Mountains."It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m…

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Schools
Cresskill Schools Veteran Lands Dream Job As Edward H. Bryan Principal Cresskill Schools Veteran Lands Dream Job As Edward H. Bryan Principal
Cresskill Schools Veteran Lands Dream Job As Edward H. Bryan Principal Cresskill, N.J. — His past three years as English Department supervisor was something of a yellow brick road to his dream job at the Edward H. Bryan School, new Principal Erik Roth says.  It was the elementary school's spirit that sparked his interest in the post. "Whenever I talk to people about Bryan School they say, ‘Oh they’ve got great atmosphere over there, a great energy',” said Roth, 43, who lives in Oradell with his wife, Jen, and two children, Naomi, 9, and Harrison, 6. “This is a position I’m looking at as a long-term commitment." The Colgate University graduate joined…

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Neighbors
Bergenfield Social Services Seeks Food Pantry Donations Bergenfield Social Services Seeks Food Pantry Donations
Bergenfield Social Services Seeks Food Pantry Donations BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Bergenfield Social Services is asking community members to help local families and others in need by bringing any spare non-perishable food to the borough hall. Those who want to help can bring pastas, canned foods and other non-perishables to Room 21. Bergenfield Social Services began its year-round food and clothing pantry  in 2005. Items are available to borough residents working with the department and in emergency circumstances,  according to their website. More Info: Call the Bergenfield Department of Health and Human Services at (201)-387-4055. Editor's Note: Th…

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Police & Fire
Off-Duty Wayne Police Officer Struck By Postal Truck Off-Duty Wayne Police Officer Struck By Postal Truck
Off-Duty Wayne Police Officer Struck By Postal Truck WAYNE, N.J. – An off-duty Wayne police officer training for a charity bicycle race over the weekend was struck by a U.S. Postal Service truck, authorities said.Officer Sean Mitchell was training at 10:20 a.m.for a Multiple Sclerosis Bike Run next month that he participates in every September when he was struck on Demarest Drive.Mitchell, 47, who police said was wearing a helmet, was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center with head and neck injuries, a department release says.The 16-year veteran was in guarded condition and "expected to make a full recovery," it says. Mitchel…

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Neighbors
Young Ridgewood Baseball Champs Celebrate Season Young Ridgewood Baseball Champs Celebrate Season
Young Ridgewood Baseball Champs Celebrate Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J.– Ridgewood residents turned out in force at Van Neste Park today to celebrate the return of The U14 Ridgewood Junior League All Star Team from the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan. The Raiders—one of only five U.S. teams to compete in the international championship—were escorted to the park by police and greeted with community fanfare, free food, medals and letters of congratulations from Gov. Christie. Althouugh they beat out the U.S. Championship team in the series, they lost the opportunity to vie against Virginia for the title by only a fraction of a point.…

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Police & Fire
Wayne Woman Accused of Using Heroin In Court Bathroom Wayne Woman Accused of Using Heroin In Court Bathroom
Wayne Woman Accused of Using Heroin In Court Bathroom WAYNE, N.J. — Police said they arrested a local woman after catching her using heroin in a Municipal Court bathroom. Amanda Mileto, 21, injected the drug in the woman's restroom shortly before she was taken into custody on an active warrant for violating probation, police said in a news release.  Courtroom security searched Mileto and found her carrying a used needle and four empty heroin folds, they said. They said they also found fresh blood droppings in the restroom. Mileto was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and a syringe, as well with being under the influence of heroin,…

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Events
Haworth Church Sets Carnival Dates Haworth Church Sets Carnival Dates
Haworth Church Sets Carnival Dates HAWORTH, N.J. — Sacred Heart Church of Haworth is hosting a carnival Sept. 10-13 with rides, games, food, and more.  The hours: Thurs. 6-10 p.m. Friday 6-11 p.m.  Sat. 3-11 p.m. Sun. 1-6 p.m. Sacred Heart is located at 102 Park St.  MORE INFO: (201) 387-0080, parishoffice@sacredhearthaworth.com or CLICK HERE.

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Valley Health System Fundraising Arm Celebrates 35 Years Valley Health System Fundraising Arm Celebrates 35 Years
Valley Health System Fundraising Arm Celebrates 35 Years RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The fundraising body of Ridgewood's Valley Health System will celebrate 35 years of patient and family care on Sept. 25 with a black tie event at Skylands Manor in Ringwood.  The fully-accredited not-for-profit organization serves more than 440,000 people in 32 towns, according to the foundation's website.  The anniversary event will include food, cocktails and live entertainment. To purchase tickets, become a corporate sponsor or find out more information about the event, click here.

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News
Private Firm Begins Passaic Property Re-Inspections Private Firm Begins Passaic Property Re-Inspections
Private Firm Begins Passaic Property Re-Inspections PASSAIC, N.J. — A private company representing the state is going door-to-door to inspect all homes and businesses in Passaic as part of a mandated re-inspection for the 2016 tax year, according to the city's website.  Homeowners are advised to comply with re-inspection after confirming the visitor's inspector's identity with Appraisal Systems Inc. A list of the Whippany-based company's certified appraisers can be found on their website.  City officials said the proposed re-assessments will be sent by mail to all home and property owners, at which point they can schedule an informal meetin…

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