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Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County
Jerry/Garry/Terry/Barry/Larry Gergich is making the trek from Pawnee to Bergen County.
Jim O'Heir, who played the hard-luck character on the acclaimed sitcom "Parks and Recreation," is signing copies of his new book "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
O'Heir takes people behind the scenes of the show, featuring never-before-told stories and interviews with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Retta and Rob Lowe, and tales of epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers to iconic birthday partie…
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey
Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story.
Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis.
Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis.
For more information on the signing, click…
Meet Michael Ray Richardson, Who Played For Knicks, Nets, In North Jersey
Michael Ray Richardson was a four-time NBA All Star who starred for the Knicks and Nets before being banned for drug use, starting him on a road to redemption.
Richardson is signing copies of his new book "Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
On the Knicks, Richardson led the league in assists and steals, and made the All-Defensive team twice, while also playing for the Nets and Warriors.
In 1986, Richardson was banned from the NBA for repeated drugs and alcohol violations. Richardson played fo…
Meet Matty Matheson From Hit Show 'The Bear' In North Jersey
As an actor, producer and chef, Matty Matheson wears many hats. The multi-hyphenate is now bringing his author talents to Bergen County.
Matheson, who stars and executive produces "The Bear," will be signing copies of his new cookbook, "Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
The cookbook is designed to revolutionize how you think about the kitchen basics, with recipes like giant meatball soup in beefy tomato broth, griddled salami panzanella salad; and a sandwich with banana bread french toast with fried egg, peam…
Former Montclair Chef Competes On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay.
Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition.
Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …
Meet Mike Keenan, Stanley Cup Winning Coach With Rangers, In North Jersey
He was the King of New York before becoming its biggest villain. And now the former coach is set to tell all in Bergen County.
Mike Keenan, who coached the New York Rangers to a Stanley Cup in 1994, ending the team's 54-year drought, before quitting a month later over a contract dispute, will be signing copies of his new book "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench," on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Bookends in Ridgewood
The book features Keenan discussing his coaching career, from taking the Flyers to the Stanley Cup to two Stanley Cup finals, to his run in Chicago to that famous 1993-1994 seaso…
18 Unsolved Burglaries Cracked: Pair Arrested In Months-Long North Jersey Spree
Two men have been arrested and charged in 18 burglaries and one attempted burglary across North Jersey, authorities said.
A months-long investigation found Kali J. Carter, 49, of East Orange, and Demetrius D. Hale, 49, of Bergenfield, were responsible for the incidents, all of which were residential burglaries, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Map of burglaries.
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
Below is a list of each incident:
January 2024: Residential burglaries in Ho-Ho-Kus, Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood (two), Chatham; attempted burglary in West Orange …
'I've Seen You Before,' Sex Offender Told Teen Victim He Stalked On Bergen County Streets: Cops
A sex offender convicted in both New Jersey and New York has been arrested once again, this time for stalking a 19-year-old woman in two Bergen County towns, police said.
Blake Tannen, 34, of Saddle River, was charged with stalking on Saturday, July 27, the same day that a visibly upset 19-year-old woman approach Ridgewood Police Officer Schumann, while he was on patrol, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons said.
Around 3:45 that afternoon, the woman told Schumann, who was on patrol, that she was walking to her car in Ramsey on July 18, when she noticed she was being followed by a man,…
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch
The Paris Olympics have begun!
And, in case you missed it, several of Garden State's fittest and most athletic residents are there (scroll for their names, sports, and hometowns).
A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold. Events kicked off Friday, July 26. Click here for a complete schedule of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Garden State athletes include:
Paxten Aaronson, of Medford: Soccer
Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball
Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming
Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverda…
Meet Whoopi Goldberg In North Jersey
An EGOT winner is coming to Bergen County.
The legendary actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who has won an Emmy, Oscar, Tony and Grammy, will be signing copies of her new book, "The Change," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m.
The graphic novel is about Isabel Frost, an amazing gamer, who develops superpowers and becomes The Change, known only to her comic-loving grandson and her best friend, according to a synopsis.
A prolific author, Goldberg, a longtime West Orange resident, has written numerous books, including a relationship advice book, a book called "Book,"…
