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Paterson, NJ
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Separated At Birth: Video Shows Wayne Teacher's Emotional Reunion With Long-Lost Twin Sister
A 54-year-old Wayne woman was reunited with her long-lost twin sister after watching this summer's hit documentary "Three Identical Strangers." The film follows three triplets who were part of a study designed by late psychologist Dr. Peter Neubauer, who took sets of multiples and sent them to a now-defunct adoption agency called Louise Wise Services. The multiples were then separated and placed in families of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. While watching the film, Wayne's Michelle Mordkoff, a Packanack Elementary School teacher, recognized the name of the agency. Mordkoff -…
Hackensack, NJ
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North Jersey Amputee Suffers Concussion 22 Miles Into Chicago Marathon, Still Kicks Butt To End
North Jersey's Brian Reynolds was projected to to finish Sunday's Chicago Marathon in 2:56 with ease. He was running a consistent 6:45-minute mile pace and on track to break his next record, becoming the first American double-amputee to finish a marathon in less than three hours. During the 22nd mile, though, Reynolds fell, suffering a concussion and knocking his time down significantly. Always one to finish what he started, Reynolds -- formerly of Clifton -- went on to finish in 3:03. Disappointed? Certainly. Regretful? Maybe a bit. Determined? More than ever before. "Despite not r…
Hackensack, NJ
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Bite Food & Coffee Co. Opening In Hackensack
Bite Food & Coffee Co. is coming to Hackensack, according to signage outside the shop. The juice and smoothie bar -- sandwiched between Starbucks and Duane Reade on Essex Street -- offers lunch, dinner and breakfast treats. The eatery was set to open earlier this year. Still no word on an opening date.
Armonk, NY
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New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State
A new report from Safewise.com named nearly two dozen Hudson Valley municipalities among the 50 "safest cities" in New York. Based on the latest FBI report, the state boasts a property crime rate 40 percent less than the national average, the site said. Nearly 50 New York towns have a violent crime rate that's 94 percent lower than the national average. The No. 1 safest city on the list is Lewisboro, followed by Briarcliff Manor. The following Hudson Valley towns are named to Safewise.com's report: 1. Lewisboro 2. Briarcliff Manor 5. Croton-on-Hudson 8. Harrison 9. Rye 10. Nort…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Montvale Math Teacher Donna Myhre Of Oakland, 43, Dies After Battle With ALS
Donna Myhre fought ALS as hard as she could. Formerly a triathlete, the Oakland mom and Montvale teacher took advantage of each ounce of independence that remained after being diagnosed six years ago. Every cherished moment was spent with her daughter, Mikayla, with whom she was pregnant at the time of her diagnosis. "What’s driving me is my desire to still be there and exist for many reasons,” Myhre told Daily Voice last year. “But primarily for my daughter.” Myhre died Saturday morning. She was 43. Her family announced her passing on the GoFundMe campaign, which had raised nearly …
Hackensack, NJ
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Trump Administration Names These North Jersey Schools Best In U.S.
Several North Jersey schools were named 2018 National Blue Ribbons Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is one of the most important in the U.S., recognizing public and private elementary, middle and high schools for their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Bergen and Passaic National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 are: Christ The Teacher School, Fort Lee Glen Rock High School James Fallon Elementary School, Wayne Our Lady Of Mercy Academy, Park Ridge School 28, Paterson Transfiguration Academy, Bergenfield…
Hackensack, NJ
On Your Side
North Jersey Mattress Firm Among Hundreds Shuttering After Retailer Files For Bankruptcy
Mattress Firm announced it will be closing more than 200 stores across the U.S. after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. Of its nearly 3,500 U.S. stores, the Route 46 Saddle Brook location and five other New Jersey locations will shutter as early as next week as part of a business restructuring plan. Nearly 700 total stores will close within 45 to 60 days, the company said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF THE NEARLY 200 CLOSURES.
Paramus, NJ
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Ramen Restaurant To Open Inside Paramus H-Mart
A ramen noodle restaurant will be opening its third location inside the Paramus H-Mart sometime this month, according to its website. Big Bowls Little Plates -- with locations in Rutherford and Secaucus -- describes itself as a fast-casual, Asian-fusion noodle house with a Ramen concept. The eatery has both meat and veggie broths, along with some traditional and non-traditional plays on the classic noodle dish. An exact opening date has not yet been scheduled.
Bergenfield, NJ
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Forbes: Retailer That Bought Vacant Bergenfield
Acme
Has Stellar Rep, Horrific Biz Plan
A German global discount supermarket chain that purchased a long-vacant ACME in North Jersey has a stellar reputation with a business plan that's anything but, according to a recent report. Lidl -- which closed a deal on Bergenfield's former ACME market earlier this week -- had plans to open nearly 100 stores between Summer 2017 and Summer 2018. As of July of this year, the retailer had opened barely half of that, Forbes reports. Senior grocery executives were reportedly shocked by how the retailer, with more than 10,500 stores in nearly 30 countries, could have such a poor design strategy …
Paterson, NJ
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Dog With Hepatitis Among Pets Prayed For At Wayne Church's 'Blessing Of Animals'
Blind dogs, deaf dogs and even one with hepatitis were among the many pets blessed at the Grace United Presbyterian Church's annual "Blessing of the Animals" Thursday. The Wayne church's annual ceremony commemorates the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, with singing to and praying for all animals. Every year on Oct. 4 (St. Francis Day), the Grace United Presbyterian Church -- and others in the area -- invite pet owners to have their pets blessed, this year by Rev. Andy Smith.
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