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Hackensack Works On Ecuadorian Earthquake Relief Drive Hackensack Works On Ecuadorian Earthquake Relief Drive
Hackensack Works On Ecuadorian Earthquake Relief Drive HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The City of Hackensack, in partnership with the Church of St. Anthony of Padua and the Ecuadorian Consulate of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are conducting a relief drive for victims of the recent earthquake in Ecuador. Smaller packages -- one bag or less -- can be dropped off in the bobby of City Hall, 65 Central Ave., during the week, during normal business hours. Larger items -- like cases of water, tents and cots -- can be dropped off at the Building Department, 410 East Railroad Ave., off Passaic Street, on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Here is a list that the…
Happy Birthday To Paterson's Jennie Tuttle Hobart Happy Birthday To Paterson's Jennie Tuttle Hobart
Happy Birthday To Paterson's Jennie Tuttle Hobart PATERSON, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Esther Jane "Jennie" Tuttle Hobart, who was born in and spent most of her life in Paterson. She would have been 167 on Saturday, April 30. She died in 1941, at the ripe old age of 91. Hobart was married to Garret Hobart, who was vice president to William McKinley, America's 25th president. Her husband died of heart failure before his term was up, but while Hobart was in Washington, she played a prominent role as White House hostess, because First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley suffered from epilepsy. Hobert returned to Paterson after her husband's de…
Englewood's Community Chest Celebrates Spring With Fundraiser Englewood's Community Chest Celebrates Spring With Fundraiser
Englewood's Community Chest Celebrates Spring With Fundraiser ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Community Chest, a nonprofit which serves Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Tenafly, will present its spring fundraising event on Thursday, May 5, at the Knickerbocker Country Club. In addition to honoring community volunteers, the event will feature both silent and live auctions, cocktails, a buffet dinner, and a performance by the Young People's Chorus @ Thurnauer. Proceeds will help meet the pressing issues of people in need in these communities. This year's theme is "Coming Together as a Community," and the event welcomes friends and supporters to an even…
Rockleigh Jewish Home, Closter Temple Screen 'Being Mortal' Rockleigh Jewish Home, Closter Temple Screen 'Being Mortal'
Rockleigh Jewish Home, Closter Temple Screen 'Being Mortal' CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Jewish Home Family and Temple Emanu-El of Closter will host a free screening and discussion of the PBS "Frontline" documentary "Being Mortal," on Monday, May 9.The film is based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande. It explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness, and their relationships with the doctors, nurses and family members who care for them. "The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying, and shows how doctors -- myself included -- are often remarkably untrained, ill-suited and uncomfortable ta…
Fairview Library Welcomes eBay Specialist Rick Feingold Fairview Library Welcomes eBay Specialist Rick Feingold
Fairview Library Welcomes eBay Specialist Rick Feingold FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- eBay education specialist Rick Feingold will help folks learn how to sell successfully on Monday, May 2, at the Fairview Free Public Library."Millions of people earn a part-time or full-time income on eBay and you could, too," a flyer for the event notes. Feingold will teach about the whole process, from start to finish. The session's topics will include how eBay works, how to trade safely, selecting items to sell, learning to value your items and pricing them, writing item descriptions and using photos, using a PayPal account, handling feedback, and more. Feing…
Ridgewood Alumna Selected In First-Ever Female Pro Lacrosse Draft Ridgewood Alumna Selected In First-Ever Female Pro Lacrosse Draft
Ridgewood Alumna Selected In First-Ever Female Pro Lacrosse Draft RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Sammy Cermack, who was a star with Ridgewood Lacrosse, has been selected by the Philadelphia Force in the first year of the United Women's Lacrosse League draft, NJ Advance Media has reported.The league currently has four teams, and play will begin this May. NJ Advance Media describes her as "one of the most productive players in state history." Since high school, Cermac's played for John Hopkins University, been on Lehigh University's coaching staff and played on a semi-pro team, Team STX. "I love lacrosse and I've loved to play it since I was in middle sc…
Fair Lawn Lawyer Named A New Jersey Leader Of The Bar Fair Lawn Lawyer Named A New Jersey Leader Of The Bar
Fair Lawn Lawyer Named A New Jersey Leader Of The Bar FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Josh Reinitz, a Fair Lawn lawyer, was recently named as one of New Jersey Law Journal's 2016 New Leaders of the Bar. Each year, the Law Journal compiles a list of the state's top lawyers under the age of 40. This year it chose 47 attorneys. "It is an honor," Reinitz said. "I am very humbled to receive this, especially because of the rigorous selection process and the fact that the vast majority of the attorneys come from the larger firms in the state, while I work at a small four-attorney firm."
Mayor Claims Woodcliff Lake Close To Buying Galaxy Gardens Property Mayor Claims Woodcliff Lake Close To Buying Galaxy Gardens Property
Mayor Claims Woodcliff Lake Close To Buying Galaxy Gardens Property WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Woodcliff Mayor Carlos Rendo recently said the borough is close to a deal on the Galaxy Gardens property, The Record reports.The borough has been working on the purchase of the two-acre property, between Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road, for over two years. The owner from Galaxy Gardens hasn't commented on the status of the proposed deal. Meanwhile, a "Property For Sale" sign remains out front. To this point, borough discussions have been held during closed sessions, say residents who have challenged the purchase price. Bergen County freeholders have yet …
Waldwick Volunteers Honored For Historic Preservation Waldwick Volunteers Honored For Historic Preservation
Waldwick Volunteers Honored For Historic Preservation WALDWICK, N.J. -- Two of the 12 historic preservation awards to be awarded on May 5 will be given to the Waldwick Community Alliance and the Waldwick Historical society, for their work on the Waldwick Train Station and Harvey Springstead Signal Tower, the Waldwick Suburban News reported.Doug Cowie, VP of the Waldwick Community Alliance, which restored the train station, said that the decade-long process has sometimes been difficult, the Waldwick Suburban News reported. "I never intended to go into life to restore a building or to develop a museum. It’s sort of something that found me.&qu…
Robert F. Lupardo Sr., 76, Park Ridge Resident Robert F. Lupardo Sr., 76, Park Ridge Resident
Robert F. Lupardo Sr., 76, Park Ridge Resident PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Robert F. Lupardo Sr., of Park Ridge, died on Tuesday, April 12. He was 76. Lupardo is survived by his wife, Margaret Campbell-Lupardo; children Anna Lupardo, Richard Lupardo and Robert Lupardo Jr.; sister Anne Marie Lupardo-Pettinato; grandchildren Jenna, Corrine, Christine, Brennan and Jack; and many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Alexandra. A memorial mass was held on Friday morning, April 29, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, in Park Ridge. Robert Spearing Funeral Home, in Park Ridge, assisted with arrangements. In lieu of f…
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