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Mount Kisco Hosts Menorah Lighting Tonight Mount Kisco Hosts Menorah Lighting Tonight
Mount Kisco Hosts Menorah Lighting Tonight MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce will hold a menorah lighting ceremony Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. The event, which is open to the public, marks the beginning of Hanukkah, which will run until Dec. 14. The Village Hall is located at 104 Main St.
Woman Found Dead In Car On Busy Yonkers Intersection Woman Found Dead In Car On Busy Yonkers Intersection
Woman Found Dead In Car On Busy Yonkers Intersection YONKERS, N.Y. -- The body of a woman was discovered inside a red Jeep Cherokee at 49 North Broadway in Yonkers on Saturday, News 12 reports. The woman is said to have been approximately age 30 and is reportedly the mother of two children, according to News 12. The woman has not been identified by officials, and the cause of her death has not been determined. To read the News 12 story, click here.
Firefighters Battle North Broadway Blaze Firefighters Battle North Broadway Blaze
Firefighters Battle North Broadway Blaze YONKERS, N.Y. -- Firefighters put out a fire on the ground floor of an apartment building on Saturday morning, according to reports. Residents on the second floor of the building, located on North Broadway, alerted firefighters after smelling smoke from the blaze, News 12 reports. No-one was home during the incident, but the cause of the fire is believed to be a stove, News 12 reports. To read the News 12 story, click here.
Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday
Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday DUMONT, N.J. -- Applications for 2016 commuter parking permits for municipal parking in the Brook Street Parking Lot, West Shore Avenue Section 2-5, and West Quackenbush Avenue on the north side,125 feet west of Park Avenue, will be available to Dumont residents, non-residents and business owners on Monday, December 7, 2015. Permits may be obtained on a first come, first-served basis at the Borough Clerk’s office, 80 West Madison Avenue, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Overnight parking is not included. The fee is $120 per calendar year for residents, and $180 per calendar year for non-residen…
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Free Public Library is collecting donations for House of Hope Food Pantry. A collection bin is available at the library, 101 Hamburg Turnpike. Items in high demand for the pantry include peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, rice, cereal, juice, dry drink mix, toilet paper, shampoo, dish detergent, bar soap and canned pasta, stew and hash. Perishable items will not be accepted. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat…
Rutherford Department Of Public Works Transitions To Automated Recycling Rutherford Department Of Public Works Transitions To Automated Recycling
Rutherford Department Of Public Works Transitions To Automated Recycling RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Borough switched to single-stream recycling collection on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Bottles, cans, plastics, paper, and cardboard may now be placed together in the same container, without being separated. Automated recycling containers have been specified, and are going out to competitive bid. The containers will be similar to the trash containers, except the color will be blue. They will be distributed in the various sections upon their arrival.
Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program
Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Passaic Valley High School will participate in an "Hour of Code" on Monday, Dec. 7, as part of Computer Science Education Week. During the program, students can learn about computer coding during their lunch break and after school. More than 100 million students worldwide have already taken part in the project.
Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner
Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Santa Claus is coming to town. A week early, in fact. The big guy will be stopping by the River Edge Diner and Restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., visiting tables at the venue and checking patrons’ Christmas lists. The restaurant is located at 516 Kinderkamack Rd.
Mahwah Library Offering Free Yoga Session Mahwah Library Offering Free Yoga Session
Mahwah Library Offering Free Yoga Session MAHWAH, N.J. -- Yoga instructor Joan Tarrant will host a free session at the Mahwah Public Library on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the winter room. The class is for adults only. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information, contact Denise Laude at 201-529-7323, ext. 227, or by email at dlaude@mahwahlibrary.org.
Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children
Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Former Maywood student Ryan Goyenechea is asking for help in his effort to collect toys for kids in need. Goyenechea is coordinating a holiday toy drive for children in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Drop-off boxes are located at both Maywood Avenue School and Maywood Memorial School. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and books can be dropped off until Dec. 16.
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