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Events

Little Falls Ready To Light Christmas Tree LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Little Falls Recreation is holding its annual lighting of the Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park on Wilmore Road. A visit from Santa Claus is included in the festivities. MORE INFO: (973) 256-3884

11/29/2015

Politics

Blumenthal Calls For New Names For 'Racist' Buoys In Long Island Sound FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is urging the U.S. Geological Survey to rename two "offensively" named buoys in Long Island Sound off the coast of Branford. Blumenthal sent a letter to Suzette Kimball, acting director of the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, Va., expressing similar concerns to those of Connecticut State Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. Kennedy also wrote a letter requesting such action to Margaret Thomas, Connecticut’s representative on the State Geographic Names Board. Noting the names of the areas in question, which include “Negro Heads R…

11/29/2015

Business

Closter Shop Offers Free Antique Appraisals CLOSTER, N.J. -- Do you think you have a hidden treasure? Sterling Associates Auctions will offer free appraisals on sculpture, paintings, porcelain, silver, jewelry and furniture on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from noon to 2 p.m. in the gallery at 70 Herbert Ave. in Closter. MORE INFO: (201) 768-1140 or CLICK HERE.

11/29/2015

Events

Yorktown Boy Scouts Plan Open House YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Boy Scout Troop 267 is having an open house on Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., at the Yorktown United Methodist Church, 2300 Crompond Road. Boys in grades five through middle school are invited to get a firsthand look at scouting. For more information, call Shannon Pierce at 914-860-6847.

11/28/2015

Real Estate

Edward Hopper House Leasing Work Space NYACK, N.Y. -- The Edward Hopper House in Nyack, has a studio space that will be available for rent as of Monday. The room is upstairs in the southwest corner of the house. It measures 13 feet 9 inches by 9 feet 11 inches and there is a sink in the room. The work space is available for a one-year lease, with the possibility of renewal, at $450 per month. For more information, send an-mail to info@hopperhouse.org.

11/28/2015

News

Day Announces Arrival Of New Buses In Rockland County Fleet NEW CITY, N.Y. -- County Executive Ed Day recently announced that four new buses are now in service in Rockland County's Transport of Rockland (TOR) fleet. The buses – two 29-foot and two 35-foot vehicles – are painted in the traditional white and green TOR colors and feature a low-floor design for easy boarding. The vehicles also include front door wheelchair access ramps, front, rear and street-side destination signs, "stop request" signal buttons and touch tape and bicycle racks. The two larger buses also have rear exit doors. The Gillig buses utilize ultra-low-Sulfer diesel f…

11/28/2015

Events

American Championship Entertainment Wresting Returns To Wallington WALLINGTON, N.J. -- American Championship Entertainment will present its latest wrestling show, "World's Collide," in Wallington on Saturday, Dec. 5.The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morgan Junior Arena, 67 Hathaway St. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Wrestlers appearing on the card include T.J. Marconi, Astro Morales, Stockade, Rob Vegas, Black Zemis, Ultimo Maya, Prince Akkanatan, Sonny Kiss, Hollywood Enterprise and Anthony "FNB” Ramirez. CLICK HERE for more information.

11/28/2015

Events

Leonia Players Set To Perform "The Pajama Game" LEONIA, N.J. -- The Players Guild of Leonia will present “The Pajama Game” from December 4-20 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre, 130 Grand Ave. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets for the shows are $20 to $24. Winner of the 1955 Tony Award for best musical and the 2006 Tony Award for best revival of a musical, the show, which was scored by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, features such popular songs as "Hernando's Hideaway" and "Steam Heat.” Vince Parrillo directs the Players Guild version, with production numbers that include …

11/28/2015

Events

Rutherford Winter Event Benefits Needy Children, Local Food Pantry RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel is hosting its 7th Annual Feed the Children Fundraiser and Food Pantry Collection on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Friends, family and colleagues are all welcome at the open event, which will include snacks and drinks. The silent auction at the fundraiser will benefit Feed the Children, and canned goods donated at the event will benefit the Rutherford Food Pantry. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Christie Geiger at christie.geiger@concordhotels.com, or CLICK HERE.

11/28/2015

Schools

Elmwood Park Middle School To Present "Annie" ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Elmwood Park Memorial Middle School, in conjunction with Music Theatre International, will present "Annie" in early December. Performances will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. RESERVATIONS: (201) 796-8700

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