Cecilia Levine

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Hackensack, NJ

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Urgent: Hackensack Dad Seeks Hispanic Bone Marrow, Stem Cell Donor A national search is being conducted for a local dad and patient in HackensackUMC's John Theurer Cancer Center in need of a stem cell/bone marrow donor. A stay-at-home father to a nine-year-old son, Merlo Weiss, 45, is fighting acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He is searching for a Hispanic donor because matches are associated with ancestry. To help his mission, his husband David has teamed up with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry and they are conducting an urgent national search for Merlo’s donor. More than 190 donors have enlisted and over $11,000 have been raised, but time is running out…

by Cecilia Levine

06/28/2018

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Wyckoff's The Plum And The Pear Shuts Its Doors The Plum and the Pear in Wyckoff has shut its doors. Owner George Kalivas said in a statement that running the American restaurant along with his Italian eatery Circolo in Waldwick became "impossible." He also said his wife and managing partner at Circolo has been ill and his brother, the manager at The Plum and the Pear, had been looking to retire. "Being a chef and restauranteur is my life’s work and aside from family, my greatest joy," Kalivas said. "It has been with great pleasure to have been given the opportunity to serve and get to know each and every one …

by Cecilia Levine

06/27/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Eat While You Shop At Hackensack's New 99 Ranch Market 99 Ranch Market is officially open in Hackensack. The Hackensack Avenue supermarket was buzzing with shoppers Wednesday, most eating as they shopped. In addition to the many free sample stations, 99 Ranch Market gives shoppers many opportunities to eat as they go. The seafood department, for example, complete with several types of live fish, crabs, snails, clams -- offers free steam and fry options. Just pick a fish, crab or lobster, choose an option and take a ticket. Eat your food as you shop or take it home to enjoy. The grocer also offers several hot food sections: A buffet filled wit…

by Cecilia Levine

06/27/2018

Englewood, NJ

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Tonight: Don't Miss Englewood Fireworks, July 4 Celebration Tonight's the night in Englewood. The 2018 Independence Day celebration will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, on the Dwight Morrow High School lawn. Rain date is June 28. The celebration will include food, live music, inflatables and a fireworks show. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS.

by Cecilia Levine

06/27/2018

Bergenfield, NJ

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Dumont Food Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket A Dumont food store sold a winning New Jersey Lottery ticket from the June 23 drawing. The ticket -- a $66,107 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot -- was sold at Krauszer's Food Store on Grant Avenue. The winning numbers were: 20, 23, 29, 35 and 37 and the XTRA number was: 04. The store will receive a bonus check of $2,000.

by Cecilia Levine

06/27/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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'Tax Relief': $24M Agreement Will Revitalize Hackensack A resolution to adopt a $24 million host community agreement with Hackensack University Medical Center was passed by City officials Tuesday. The deal will provide will provide $4 million in annual payments from the hospital to the city and covers the next six years, with a renegotiation and renewal option in 2024. The intention is to provide tax relief for residents. "This agreement proves the hospital’s commitment to our city and its understanding of the needs of our taxpayers,” said Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino, who was the lead negotiator for the City. “This has been a lengthy…

by Cecilia Levine

06/26/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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'Heart Of Gold': Bergen County's Paul Zito III Dies Suddenly In Australia Beloved Bergen County native Paul Zito III died suddenly on June 22 in Australia. A Paramus Catholic graduate and father, Zito lived in Garfield and Fair Lawn before moving to Queensland, Australia where he had been working in landscaping. More than $20,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Monday afternoon. The funds will help return Zito's body to the U.S. for a funeral. Arrangements have not yet been scheduled. He had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Affectionately known as "Paulie," the news of his unexpected passing left friends, family and …

by Cecilia Levine

06/26/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Magro's Baby Mama Dragged Him With Her Car Jersey Shore star Ronnie Magro's girlfriend and baby mama Jen Harley was charged with domestic battery after dragging him with her car in Las Vegas -- their two-month old baby Ariana inside, TMZ reports. Magro, who shed many tears over the relationship during this season of MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," was trying to get out of the vehicle during a Sunday night argument after Harley hit him in the face, the article says. Harley continued driving during the off-camera argument, dragging Magro with the car as he attempted to escape, according to TMZ. Magro, born in The Bron…

by Cecilia Levine

06/26/2018

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Cliffside Park Eatery Redefines Sandwiches After refining the concept in the new year, Wich-One is officially open serving a mix of Korean and Asian-inspired sandwiches in Cliffside Park. The Anderson Avenue store allows customers to build sandwiches on a Balthazar ciabatta hero or bowls with a base of Korean-style ribeye, farm-raised pork, antibiotic-free chicken, marinated shrimp or spiced Asian-rub tofu. Bowls allow for choice of base (rice, spring mix, cauliflower rice, or spicy Korean potatoes) and numerous free and premium toppings (vegetables, avocado, egg). Homemade sauces like gochujang aioli, Asian sesame honey and Asia…

by Cecilia Levine

06/26/2018

Paterson, NJ

Obituaries

Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall A 27-year-old nurse from Wayne who fell to his death Sunday while climbing a mountain in Wyoming had a clear penchant for photography and the outdoors. Burak Akil was found dead Monday morning at Teewinot Mountain by park rangers after failing to show up for his shift at a local hospital, according to multiple reports. The traveling nurse, an FDU graduate, leaves behind a social media page brimming with breathtaking photos of his excursions. “The mountains speak & the wise man listens," Akil wrote in the description segment of the page. Akil had a clear passion for sharing his t…

by Cecilia Levine

06/26/2018

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