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Mom From Sri Lanka Opens Dumont Bakery Mom From Sri Lanka Opens Dumont Bakery Mom From Sri Lanka Opens Dumont Bakery
Mom From Sri Lanka Opens Dumont Bakery DUMONT, N.J. — When Dumont's Zainab Illyas was 11, she baked a spongecake that came out of the oven looking like a frisbee. So, she tried again. And again, and again... until she got it right. Eventually, her baking skills earned her accolades amongst her friends and now, she's the proud owner of Zai's Desserty on Depew Street. "I have not only made my dream come true but also all my family's and friends' wishes come true," she said. "I am looking forward to truly making a huge difference in the desserts and coffee world." CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Happy Birthday To Broadway Actress Christiane Noll Of Leonia Happy Birthday To Broadway Actress Christiane Noll Of Leonia Happy Birthday To Broadway Actress Christiane Noll Of Leonia
Happy Birthday To Broadway Actress Christiane Noll Of Leonia LEONIA, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Christiane Noll, former resident of Leonia. The singer and actress was born Oct. 5, 1968 and turns 49 on Thursday. Noll was born in New York City and was raised in Leonia. She attended Leonia High School, class of 1986, and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. She is known for originating the role of Emma Carew in Frank Wildhorn's "Jekyll & Hyde," as well as for her roles in "Urinetown" and "Ragtime." Noll also appeared as Sister Margaretta in the 2013 NBC Broadcast of "The Sound of Music." She was nomina…
Hackensack Cleaning Service Donates Proceeds From Pink Items Washed Hackensack Cleaning Service Donates Proceeds From Pink Items Washed Hackensack Cleaning Service Donates Proceeds From Pink Items Washed
Hackensack Cleaning Service Donates Proceeds From Pink Items Washed HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hallak Cleaners on Johnson Avenue in Hackensack is doing its part in fighting against breast cancer. Throughout the month of October, a portion of proceeds from any pink garment cleaned at Hallak will be donated towards breast cancer research.  Hallak Cleaners — with retail stores in NYC and Hackensack — offers free pick up and delivery service in Manhattan, Bergen County, Westchester and Greenwich. "While Hallak donates to organizations throughout the year, pink pride holds a place in our hearts," owners said.   Owners, John-Claude and Joe Hallak, Jr., are ap…
Jersey Mike's Opens In Fair Lawn's Promenade Jersey Mike's Opens In Fair Lawn's Promenade Jersey Mike's Opens In Fair Lawn's Promenade
Jersey Mike's Opens In Fair Lawn's Promenade FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Jersey Mike's is calling Fair Lawn home. The famed sub shop was named the fastest-growing sandwich chain in the 2017 Nation’s Restaurant News Top 100. Other area locations include East Rutherford, Ridgewood, Northvale, Ramsey, Wayne, Emerson and Rochelle Park. Jersey Mike's is located at 3120 Promenade Blvd., Fair Lawn.
Hackensack's Ice Cream By Mike Closing... For Now Hackensack's Ice Cream By Mike Closing... For Now Hackensack's Ice Cream By Mike Closing... For Now
Hackensack's Ice Cream By Mike Closing... For Now HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three years after opening, Ice Cream by Mike will be closing up shop in Hackensack. The Main Street store will close Oct. 22, and reopen in the spring, once it finds a new home, said owner Mike Elias of Bogota said in a Facebook post. "Our tiny store was as a test for us, we were neither ice cream makers nor retailers," the post said. "We had a passion for ice cream and wanted to bring ours to market. Our ice cream was well received and recognized as one of the top ice creams in the state. We are so very proud of this recognition." We appreciate your…
Indian Fusion Restaurant Replaces Ridgewood Pizza Indian Fusion Restaurant Replaces Ridgewood Pizza Indian Fusion Restaurant Replaces Ridgewood Pizza
Indian Fusion Restaurant Replaces Ridgewood Pizza RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — An Indian restaurant has opened a second location in the space formerly occupied by Ridgewood Pizza on Godwin Avenue. Manjal opened last year in Fair Lawn and expanded to its new Ridgewood location last month. The chef, "Chef Samy," grew up in Pondicherry, South India, and will has brought his town's European and Asian-influenced flavors to Bergen County. Manjal is located at 37 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood.
Paramus Catholic High School Sweethearts Survived Las Vegas Shooting Paramus Catholic High School Sweethearts Survived Las Vegas Shooting Paramus Catholic High School Sweethearts Survived Las Vegas Shooting
Paramus Catholic High School Sweethearts Survived Las Vegas Shooting PARAMUS, N.J. — A North Jersey couple who met years ago at Paramus Catholic High School said they got lucky in Las Vegas, in a very unfortunate way. Valdo Panzera Jr. and Megan Iannuzzi were at the Harvest Festival Sunday when Stephen Paddock opened firing, killing 59 and inuring 527 Sunday evening, NorthJersey.com reports. Panzera, 30, of North Haledon said he was visiting Ianuzzi, 29, who lives near the Vegas Strip in Nevada, the article says. Though they escaped death and injury, the two say they can't escape what they saw and heard. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Happy 60th Birthday To Demarest Astronaut Gregory T. Linteris Happy 60th Birthday To Demarest Astronaut Gregory T. Linteris Happy 60th Birthday To Demarest Astronaut Gregory T. Linteris
Happy 60th Birthday To Demarest Astronaut Gregory T. Linteris DEMAREST, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Demarest native Gregory T. Linteris.The NASA scientist was born Oct. 4, 1957 and turns 60 Wednesday. He is a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, class of 1975, and Princeton University, class of 1979. He also earned a master's from Stanford in 1984 and a doctorate from Princeton in 1990. While at NVRHS, Linteris was a wrestler and advanced to the state tournament.  Linteris, also of Englewood, flew as a payload specialist on two NASA Space Shuttle missions in 1997. He logged over 471 hours in space. He is a staff scientist in …
'Goodfellas 'Star Chuck Low, Former Westchester Resident, Dies 'Goodfellas 'Star Chuck Low, Former Westchester Resident, Dies 'Goodfellas 'Star Chuck Low, Former Westchester Resident, Dies
'Goodfellas 'Star Chuck Low, Former Westchester Resident, Dies "Goodfellas" star Chuck Low, a former resident of both Mahopac and Tarrytown, died at age 89 at a nursing home in Allendale, N.J., on Sept. 18.  His death had gone unreported until Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the New York Post published a story. Low starred as Morris "Morrie" Kessler — Morrie the Wig Shop owner — in Martin Scorsese's hit film. The NYC native graduated Norwich Military Academy, in Vermont, with a BS degree in Electrical engineering, as well as numerous awards and leadership roles.  Click here for the full obituary.
New Milford Mom's Healthy Catering Company Inspired By Special Needs Son New Milford Mom's Healthy Catering Company Inspired By Special Needs Son New Milford Mom's Healthy Catering Company Inspired By Special Needs Son
New Milford Mom's Healthy Catering Company Inspired By Special Needs Son NEW MILFORD, N.J. — What began as a diet for her toddler with special needs has become a spiraling business venture for New Milford mom Brittany Poveromo. Poveromo is just more than a year into running “Brittany’s Kitchen” out of rented, commercial space in Englewood, which she credits to her son's diagnosis of mild autism. "I wanted to break down and cry," said the former Garfield bartender.  "But I didn't — instead I did this." Poveromo Jack, now almost 4, on a gluten-and-dairy-free diet even before he was diagnosed. But after a nutritionist suggested eliminating pro…
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