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Resilience

Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return
Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return The building may be damaged, but Lefkes says its spirit remains intact. Days after a massive fire damaged the popular Englewood Cliffs restaurant, owners are promising customers that the beloved Greek eatery and nightlife destination will return. The Sylvan Avenue restaurant shared an AI-generated video of a phoenix rising from flames the day of the fire, and later, a message of resilience. "On June 11th, fire damaged our Englewood Cliffs home," the restaurant wrote. But Lefkes is more than a building — it's family, it's you, it's our spirit. And our spirit is too strong to stay down.…
Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Comeback Nears: What To Know, When To Watch Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Comeback Nears: What To Know, When To Watch
Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Comeback Nears: What To Know, When To Watch Savannah Guthrie is set to make a much-anticipated return to NBC’s "Today" show after a two-month absence.  Click here for a new, updated story: Savannah Guthrie Shares Emotional Easter Message On Eve Of 'Today' Show Return Guthrie’s comeback is scheduled for Monday, April 6, with the anchor set to co-host the first two hours of the program, which airs at 7 a.m. Eastern time on NBC and streams on Peacock.  Guthrie, 54, has been away from Studio 1A since Friday, Jan. 30, two days before the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her home near Tucson, A…
Maxim Naumov Gives Emotional Final Olympics Performance: 'Mom and Dad, This Is for You' Maxim Naumov Gives Emotional Final Olympics Performance: 'Mom and Dad, This Is for You'
Maxim Naumov Gives Emotional Final Olympics Performance: 'Mom and Dad, This Is for You' For a brief moment on Friday, the whole world seemed to pull for Maxim Naumov.  The 24-year-old Simsbury, Connecticut, figure skater took to the ice again for the free skate portion of the Milan-Cortina Games. As he glided to center ice before he began his routine to the song ”In This Shirt” by the Irrepressibles, the jumbotron above his head displayed the message "Mom and Dad, this is for you!” Maxim Naumov (far right) lost both of his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov. maxim.naumov_ His parents, former world champions and Olympians, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, were…
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Families Celebrate Centenarian’s Day With Lessons From 100+ EXCLUSIVE: NJ Families Celebrate Centenarian’s Day With Lessons From 100+
Exclusive: NJ Families Celebrate Centenarian’s Day With Lessons From 100+ National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle
Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle Abena Owusu, 18, of Paterson, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after a cancer battle, according to those who knew her and her obituary on the Festa Memorial Funeral Home. Born in Livingston, Abena grew up in East Orange and Paterson. She graduated from Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Christian Health Association, and the Health Occupation Student Association. She also belonged to Calvary International Church in Wayne, her obituary says. In June, at Abena's graduation ceremony, Mayor Andre Sayegh honored her resilience after she w…
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies His steady voice —“Houston, we’ve had a problem”— became an instant part of American history. Jim Lovell, the indomitable astronaut who steered Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion in space, has died at age 97.  NASA announced his death on Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, marking the end of a remarkable life spent on the frontiers of exploration and resilience. Lovell’s name became synonymous with calm leadership under pressure during the harrowing 1970 Apollo 13 mission, which was famously dubbed a “successful failure.” When an oxygen tank exploded more than 20…
WWE Superstar Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When WWE Superstar Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When
WWE Superstar Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When Karrion Kross, one of the stars of "WWE Monday Night RAW", is ready to tell his story. Kross, whose real name is Kevin Kesar, is signing copies of his new book “Life is Fighting” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, August 1 at 6 p.m., ahead of WWE’s two-night Summerslam event at Met Life Stadium. Kross’ book details the numerous setbacks he dealt with while he worked to achieve his dream of being a WWE superstar, according to a synopsis. Along with his wife Elizabeth a.k.a. Scarlett in WWE, Kross talks about how he was able to bounce back stronger in both his personal and professional life…
1 Man, 3 Hearts: NJ Survivor Whose Story Touched Thousands Dies At 41 1 Man, 3 Hearts: NJ Survivor Whose Story Touched Thousands Dies At 41
1 Man, 3 Hearts: NJ Survivor Whose Story Touched Thousands Dies At 41 Christophe Lafontant, a New Jersey man who inspired thousands through his fight against rare disease, died on Sunday, April 27. He was 41 years old, according to his obituary from Pizzi Funeral Home. Christophe Lafontant Christophe Lafontant Facebook A Norwood native who had been living in Fort Lee, Lafontant was born on July 13, 1983. “Chris was a true fighter in every sense of the word,” the obituary says. At six years old, he was diagnosed with heart failure. Later, he was also diagnosed with myofibrillar myopathy, a rare genetic condition. According to the obituary, Chris su…
Boy Survives Quadruple-Fatal NJ Crash But Faces Long Road To Recovery Boy Survives Quadruple-Fatal NJ Crash But Faces Long Road To Recovery
Boy Survives Quadruple-Fatal NJ Crash But Faces Long Road To Recovery Despite suffering severe injuries in a four-car crash that killed four people, 4-year-old Hunter, a Randolph Township boy, just keeps smiling. Hunter, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy,  was a passenger in a school minivan in the crash that occurred on Route 10 near Millbrook Avenue in Randolph on Thursday, April 10, according to a fundraiser set up to support him and authorities. Four people,  Bertha Castaneda, a 67-year-old Dover resident, Diane Goetz, a 71-year-old Randolph resident, Maria Figueroa, a 58-year-old Wharton…
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years Nearly half of companies worldwide are planning to cut jobs within the next few years as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and automates millions of positions, according to a new global report. The World Economic Forum’s "Future of Jobs Report 2025" outlines the seismic shifts AI will bring to the global workforce, revealing both challenges and opportunities: Job Displacement: The report says 41 percent of companies intent to downsize their workforce globally between 2025 and 2030, particularly in industries reliant on routine and manual tasks such as manufacturing, customer …
Journalist Richard Cohen, Husband To Meredith Vieira, Dies After Half-Century MS Battle Journalist Richard Cohen, Husband To Meredith Vieira, Dies After Half-Century MS Battle
Journalist Richard Cohen, Husband To Meredith Vieira, Dies After Half-Century MS Battle Journalist and author Richard Cohen has died after inspiring countless people through his decades-long battle with MS and cancer. Cohen, the husband of former TODAY anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, TODAY reported. The Plainview, New York, native was 76 years old. A veteran reporter, Cohen lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 50 years and overcame two cancer diagnoses during his life. He was also legally blind. Cohen, who worked for CBS News, was given his MS diagnosis in 1973.  "I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and essentially told there is no…
'AI Godmother' Talks Attack At NJ High School That Shaped Career On Popular Podcast 'AI Godmother' Talks Attack At NJ High School That Shaped Career On Popular Podcast
'AI Godmother' Talks Attack At NJ High School That Shaped Career On Popular Podcast Fei Fei Li, a groundbreaking Chinese-American scientist known for her revolutionary AI work, took listeners on a deeply personal journey in an Armchair Expert: Experts on Expert podcast episode that aired Thursday, Dec. 12.  Joining hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, 48-year-old Li revisited her teenage years, reflecting on the challenges she faced as an immigrant student in New Jersey, and the experiences that shaped her path to becoming a leader in artificial intelligence. Li, who developed ImageNet, a revolutionary dataset that has been instrumental in the progress of computer vis…
Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot
Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot A short film is casting for a variety of paid roles ahead of a Jersey City shoot. "Getaway Heiress" is about a determined janitor who faces bullying and false accusations at work, according to the casting call shared by Backstage. Lead roles pay up to $5,400 for nine days of work. The janitor's "unwavering resilience leads to a life-changing revelation and the recognition she deserves, inspiring others to stand up against injustice," the casting call reads. Some of the roles being cast include that of a 20- to 25-year-old white woman, a 20- to 25-year-old white man; a 40- to 50-year-o…