Goshen Humane Society Says Expensive, New Fencing Will Yield Happier Dogs
GOSHEN, N.Y. — The good news is that the Goshen Humane Society is about to get individual fences for the dogs.
The bad news? It's to the tune of $16,300.
The GHS is turning to the public with a GoFundMe campaign, where nearly $1,000 had been raised as of Thursday afternoon.
"In a nutshell, individual outdoor dog runs are an absolute necessity to the safety of the shelter — not a luxury," said the page's creator, Susan Lynn Puzio Bossley.
"Yes, this is expensive, but safety-wise it is a necessity and our dogs deserve it."
Each run will have have double fencing running…
Mahwah Family Turns Quiet Street Into Haunted Halloween Spectacle
MAHWAH, N.J. — The Ackerson Family is ready to give Mahwah the creeps.
Victoria and Bill Ackerson create a Halloween display every year at their house, located at West Ramapo Avenue and Glasgow Terrace.
The tradition started in 2003, and the display includes skeletons, coffins, tombstones, singing pumpkins, cobwebs and creepy contraptions.
“Since we live on a busy street and don't get many trick-or-treaters, we decided to bring a little Halloween magic to our house,” Victoria Ackerson said.
Nearly all of the displays are handmade by the family, including the three children.
“We start pu…
Report: Another Paramus Catholic Football Coach Accused Of Punching Player
PARAMUS, N.J. — A Paramus Catholic football coach has been accused of punching a player, NJ.com reports.
Charles Hardy says his son, Dorian Hardy, was punched in the face by assistant coach Michael Mitchell last Friday during a brawl following practice, NJ.com reports.
Mitchell is also the father of one of the four players involved in the brawl, the article says.
Hardy of Elizabeth, a defensive end, has left the school and another top recruit involved in the fight, Jonathan Clark, has transferred to Hackensack, the article says.
Hardy has verbally committed to play for Penn State next y…