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Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi Speaks To New Milford Girl Scouts Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi Speaks To New Milford Girl Scouts
Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi Speaks To New Milford Girl Scouts NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi was the keynote speaker at the New Milford Girl Scouts Award Ceremony, on Tuesday, May 17. In all, 28 scouts received awards -- including three Gold Awards, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Schepisi represents District 39, which includes Bergen and Passaic counties. You can visit her website here.

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Coffee House Open Mic Heads To Lyndhurst PACC Coffee House Open Mic Heads To Lyndhurst PACC
Coffee House Open Mic Heads To Lyndhurst Pacc LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Polish American Citizens Club is hosting a Coffee House Open Mic on Friday, May 20.The event is open to the public. The lineup is already be full -- mostly through the Facebook event page -- but come for both entertainment and goodies. The $5 admission covers not only the show but also coffee, snacks and baked goods. There will also be karaoke, after the performances. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., performances begin and the cash bar opens at 8 p.m., and the event may run past midnight. The PACC is located at 730 New Jersey Ave., in Lyndhurst.

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Sports
Garfield Boilmakers Seek Cheerleaders Garfield Boilmakers Seek Cheerleaders
Garfield Boilmakers Seek Cheerleaders GARFIELD, N.J. -- Kids can sign up now for Garfield Junior Boilermakers Football Cheer. The deadline is Friday, June 17. Boys and girls from grades K-8 are welcome to sign up. Here are the divisions: Mighty Mites, for K-2; Pee Wees, for grades 3-4; Juniors, for grades 5-6; and Seniors, for grades 7-8. The cost for the season is $100, and it includes a uniform, two bows, brief, crop top, and an end-of-year trophy and party. Payment is due with registration. You can register at the Garfield Recreation Center, 466 Midland Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 6-7:30 p.m.…

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Politics
Local Students Try Out Bergenfield Council Seats Local Students Try Out Bergenfield Council Seats
Local Students Try Out Bergenfield Council Seats BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Local youth had the opportunity to experience the seats of power, as they took the mayor's and council seats before the Bergenfield mayor and council meeting on Tuesday, May 17.The activity was part of the "Elks National Youth Week." In a proclamation recognizing the week, Mayor Norman Schmelz noted that "young people gain valuable citizenship skills by learning about state and local government." The proclamation also resolves that the "the Bergenfield Governing Body encourages all its citizens to work together to prepare our young people to be …

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News
PSE&G Upgrades Continue In North Haledon, Will Be Completed In The Fall PSE&G Upgrades Continue In North Haledon, Will Be Completed In The Fall
PSE&G Upgrades Continue In North Haledon, Will Be Completed In The Fall NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- Into the fall, PSE&G will continue working to replace approximately 19 miles of aging cast-iron gas pipes in North Haledon.The old pipes and mains will be replaced with new, durable plastic or coated steel piping. Work will done Monday through Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting. The work began this months, and while the main work should be done by August, it will be into fall before all the repaving is finished. You can view more project details here. Call PSE&G's Oakland Gas district office at 201-337-2519 with any questions.

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Fort Lee Psychologist Helps Detect Learning Problems In Free Lecture Fort Lee Psychologist Helps Detect Learning Problems In Free Lecture
Fort Lee Psychologist Helps Detect Learning Problems In Free Lecture FORT LEE, N.J. -- Local psychologist Dr. Marina Shikhman will present "Recognizing Learning Problems in Children and Supporting Academic Success" on Thursday, June 9, at the Fort Lee Public Library. The free lecture/discussion will address how to detect learning and attention problems in children and support their academic advancement. Shikhman is a psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychology. Her private practice, Metropolitan Neuropsychological Consulting, is in Fort Lee. For more information about the practice, visit its website. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m…

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Offers Many Summer Rec Options Ridgewood Offers Many Summer Rec Options
Ridgewood Offers Many Summer Rec Options RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is offering an array of summer activities, from golfing and pony-riding to skateboarding and a mini science camp.Many options are available to non-residents as well. Here are the various camps and other activities: summer day camp, for grades 1-6 three different types of pony camps, for kids as young as 3 sports camps tennis instruction, for preschoolers through adults tennis camp, for first grade and up two different multi-sport camps, one for 5- to 12-years, one for 3- to 5-year-olds golf with Skyhawks, for grades 1-6 s…

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News
Paterson Schools Axing Even More Jobs Paterson Schools Axing Even More Jobs
Paterson Schools Axing Even More Jobs PATERSON, N.J. -- The Paterson School District sent more layoff notices last week, but it won't yet comment on how many people will be pink-slipped, according to the Paterson Press. Earlier, district officials said perhaps 115 layoffs were in the works, the Paterson Press reported. In the first wave of layoffs, dozens of secretaries got notices. Paterson Education Association President John McEntee said no union members got layoff notices related to the budget, but some untenured teachers received non-renewals, according to the Paterson Press. In the process of last year's budget cuts, th…

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Events
Photographer Features Images 'From Africa To Allendale' Photographer Features Images 'From Africa To Allendale'
Photographer Features Images 'From Africa To Allendale' ALLENDALE, N.J. -- The Fyke Nature Association's monthly meeting will feature "Jerry Barrack: from Africa to Allendale," on Thursday, May 26. Barrack has traveled from South Africa to Allendale, "with many interesting stops along the way," organizers note. He'll present some favorite images from the game preserves of Phinda and Londolozi, and Kruger National Park, including those of the "Big Five" -- lions, leopards, cape buffalo, elephants and rhinos -- as well those of birds not seen in the U.S. He'll also show new photos from Florida and other locales, incl…

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Police & Fire
Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips
Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips CLOSTER, N.J. -- At the Closter PTO Annual Spring Fair, held at Tenakill Middle School, the Closter Fire Prevention Bureau provided fire safety education. Senior Fire Inspector Michael Hunken and firefighter Sean Foley advised kids on various home fire safety practices -- who also got a tour through a smoke-filled house. "The interactive smoke house trailer and instruction seemed to be well-received by all who visited the display," the borough noted in a Saturday Facebook post.

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