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Jay Waitkus

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Neighbors

Hackensack Seeking School Crossing Guards HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The city is now accepting applications for school crossing guards. Those who are interested, can call The Hackensack Police Department Traffic Division at 201-646-7736.

01/02/2016

Sports

Lakeland High Softball Players Holding Clinic For Girls In Ringwood RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Lakeland High School softball players will be holding “Softball Sunday,” a softball tutorial for Ringwood girls in grades one through eight on Sunday, Feb. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lakeland High School gym. The high school players will show their younger counterparts how to hit, throw and catch at the clinic. Prizes will also be available. Girls of all skill levels are welcome. Participants should wear sneakers, and bring a glove. Registration for the event is now open. To sign up, click here.

01/02/2016

Police & Fire

Oradell Fire Department Receives New Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ORADELL, N.J. -- Oradell firefighters recently received 29 self-contained breathing apparatuses acquired through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters federal grant program. The grant, which was supplemented with capital funding, enabled the fire department to purchase 29 of the devices at a cost of approximately $5,000 apiece. The new equipment, which helps firefighters breathe and operate under hazardous conditions, will replace existing units that are over 20 years old. For more information, click here.

01/02/2016

Neighbors

Ramsey Holding Free Rabies Clinic For Cats And Dogs RAMSEY, N.J. -- The borough will offer our its annual free rabies clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, January 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic will take place at the Ramsey Rescue Squad on South Island Avenue. Pet licenses can also be renewed at the event.

01/02/2016

News

Saddle Brook Firefighter Promoted In Passaic SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook firefighter John Tuohy was recently promoted to lieutenant in the Passaic Fire Department, alongside Christopher Di Bella and John Hayowyk, who were promoted to fire battalion chief and captain, respectively. Passaic Mayor Alex D. Blanco said he was proud to see the promotion of three "great gentlemen." In addition to his work in Pasaic, Tuohy also serves as a volunteer with the Saddle Brook Fire Department.

01/02/2016

News

Renovations Underway At Westchester Children's Museum In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The Westchester Children's Museum has begun a renovation effort that will add more than 2,000 feet of new space to the facility. Once the job is completed, the museum’s available exhibit and program space will reach a total of 6,000 square feet. "When we reopen in February, we will stay open as a year-round destination,” Museum President Corinne Zola said. “Thanks to all of you for believing in this project." The facility is located next to Playland in Rye.

01/01/2016

Schools

Tuckahoe High School's Habitat For Humanity Club Builds Houses In Yonkers EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A group of students from Tuckahoe High School spent part of their holiday break giving families in Yonkers a lasting gift. A home. Volunteers from the school’s Habitat For Humanity club helped build houses for veterans during their vacation. The club has also assisted with rehabilitation efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

01/01/2016

News

Acupuncture Clinic Opens In Southeast SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- The Village Acupuncturist is opening a new clinic on Monday. The facility offers one-on-one acupuncture treatments, as well as community acupuncture. The latter, a growing trend in the industry, features treatments in a group setting, along with a sliding fee scale that makes the treatments more affordable. Acupuncture is used to help alleviate a variety of conditions, including pain, trauma, anxiety and depression. Treatments can also be used to complement traditional medical care. The owner of The Village Acupuncturist, Ellika Shilling, is a licensed acupuncturist who…

01/01/2016

Schools

West Patent Elementary Students Participate In Community Service Effort BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Students and staff at West Patent Elementary School participated in a school-wide community service project on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Gathering donations of toiletries, winter socks and books, participants created care packages for families of children in Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. They also designed and wrote greeting cards, organized a reading library for a local community organization and created bookmarks which detailed the traits of a good reader. The morning culminated in a school-wide holiday assembly which reinforced the importance of being compassiona…

01/01/2016

Business

Hubbell Electric Heater Company Honored For Growing In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- Hubbell Electric Heater Co. was acknowledged recently for its efforts to build and retain its business in Stratford. The company was honored at the First Annual Business Reception at Joey C's in Stratford, where Mayor John A. Harkins, the Stratford Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Economic and Community Development presented awards to several companies that have expanded and grown within the past few years. Hubbell was recognized for growing to 73 employees, with a hiring estimate of 36 employees or more within the next three years.

12/31/2015

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