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Paterson, NJ
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Taut Bodies, Shiny Trophies? Nice, But Not What Hawthorne Fitness Coach Is Really After
Hawthorne bodybuilding coach Guy Del Corso has too many success stories to put a number on. He's turned hopeless amateurs into thriving professionals and transformed terminal cancer patients into champion athletes. He even gave last year's Ms. Olympia the single piece of advice that changed the trajectory of her stunning career. The taut bodies and shiny trophies, however, are not all that the 62-year-old is after. That, he says, is more than skin-deep. "The most fulfilling thing is not about winning," said Del Corso, a retired champion bodybuilder and Mr. New Jersey 1988. "…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
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: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All'
John Patrick Brennan of Edgewater died on Saturday, July 28. He was 23 years old. Born to Joseph and Mayda Brennan, John attended the Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School and Leonia Middle School. He graduated from Leonia High School and attended classes at Bergen Community College. The Fairview resident was remembered as kind and caring with a kindred sprit and a passion for cars. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding -- almost anything using a board. He also enjoyed playing piano. He was a good friend to many and deeply loved by his family. Condolences poured in. "You …
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Cannabis-Derived Oil Works Wonders For Waldwick Toddler, Mom Says
No grass beneath her feet. No shoes either. No loud or sudden noises and minimal stimulation. This was only the beginning of an extensive list of triggers that Waldwick's Chiara Agudelo says sent her 3-year-old daughter, Audrey, into full-blown panic attacks. Agudelo has tried of variety of therapies over the years to address her daughter's sensory processing disorder. In May, she turned to cannabidiol (CBD) oil, an extract from the marijuana plant. "Audrey has been doing phenomenally," the happy mother said. "She lets me brush her hair and braid it. She wants to put shoes o…
Hackensack, NJ
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These North Jersey Schools Have The Best Teachers In State, Report Says
School may be out for the summer, but Niche.com is still giving credit where credit is due: Teachers. The website recently released its list of the schools with the best teachers in New Jersey, among them several in Bergen and Passaic counties. ** ALSO SEE: These North Jersey Schools Are Among Best In State ** 1. Little Falls School No. 1 (best public middle school teachers)/Little Falls School No. 2 (best public elementary school teachers) 7. Wandell School, Saddle River (best public elementary school teachers) 10. Emil A. Cavallini School, Upper Saddle River (best public middle school t…
Northern Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe Dies -- 'He Made His Mark... A Deep And Generous One'
Haworth Councilman Anthony Volpe died surrounded by his family on Aug. 3 following a heroic battle with cancer. He was 50. Anthony was responsible for the expansion of the Haworth Library, donating thousands of dollars-worth of work on the new foundation and groundwork. "And that’s just one of the ways he showed his love for this town," borough librarian Beth Potter said. "He made his mark.... a very deep and generous one." Born in Teaneck, Anthony was an honors graduate from Fordham University with a degree in business. He was the sole proprietor of Volpe Custom Home…
Hackensack, NJ
Obituaries
Family: Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel 'Died Like She Lived -- A Fighter'
TRIBUTE: As those who knew and loved her continued to mourn the death of North Jersey celebrity chef Jessica Vogel at only 34 years old, her family spoke of how determined the former contestant of the Food Network's "Hell's Kitchen" was, no matter the odds. Vogel -- affectionately known as "Jessie" -- loved food. "Not just a strong appreciation for a good meal, but a true fascination with the genius required to pick quality ingredients and combine them in a unique and innovative way to create a true culinary experience," her family wrote. "As a result sh…
White Plains, NY
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Three Area Brookstone Mall Stores To Close
Sorry shoppers, no more chair massages in the malls -- Brookstone announced Thursday it will be closing all of its mall locations. The retailer made the following announcement on Twitter: "Today, we made the difficult decision to close our remaining mall store locations – but the Brookstone you know and love is not going away. We will continue to offer the same great product quality and variety in our 35 airport stores and online at Brookstone.com. We are grateful to all our mall store employees and managers who have contributed so much over the years." In the area, Brookstone ha…
Hackensack, NJ
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Brookstone To Close Mall Locations Including Three In North Jersey
Sorry shoppers, no more chair massages in the malls -- Brookstone announced Thursday it will be closing all of its mall locations. The retailer made the following announcement on Twitter: Today, we made the difficult decision to close our remaining mall store locations – but the Brookstone you know and love is not going away. We will to continue to offer the same great product quality and variety in our 35 airport stores and online at Brookstone.com. We are grateful to all our mall store employees and managers who have contributed so much over the years. The following Bergen County location…
Bergenfield, NJ
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Broken-Hearted Neighbors Try To Help 3 New Milford Families Burned Out By Fire
Neighbors have rallied to the rescue of three New Milford families who each lost nearly everything in a fire last weekend. A GoFundMe campaign launched by Jimmy Besterman aims to cover the cost of hotel rooms, clothing, food, rebuilding and anything else the families might need after being burned out of their Canterbury Village townhouses. "All of our hearts are broken, just knowing that they have nothing left including irreplaceable memorabilia, like wedding photos and keep sakes," Besterman wrote on the page. ****** ALSO: For those who chose to donate in other ways, gift cards…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Is Carlo's Bakery Crumbling? Not In North Jersey
Lucky North Jersey -- Carlo's Bakery locations in Ridgewood and Wayne remain open as others have closed one by one across New Jersey. The bakery, made famous by "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro, closed its Red Bank shop suddenly this week unexpectedly, after the Westfield shop shuttered in April. The bakery's other New Jersey locations in Hoboken, Marlton, Morristown, Ridgewood and Wayne's Willowbrook Mall will remain open... for now.
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