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Fair Lawn Dad Remembered As Fun-Loving Professional Fair Lawn Dad Remembered As Fun-Loving Professional Fair Lawn Dad Remembered As Fun-Loving Professional
Fair Lawn Dad Remembered As Fun-Loving Professional FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Dmytro Zaslavskyy, 48, of Fair Lawn, died on Aug. 18 after a two-year battle with kidney cancer.   Born and raised in Ukraine, Zaslavskyy immigrated to the United States in 2001, first in New York before moving to Fair Lawn in 2005.   In 1993, Zaslavskyy earned a Master’s Degree in engineering from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in the Ukraine. He was an accomplished oil painter and art history buff and enjoyed traveling and time spent with family and friends. Zaslavskyy was a manager with Dish Network in Roseland, and is remembered by his colleagues as a fun-loving, caring a…
29th Birthday Is Icing On Summer Cake For Maywood's Justin Trattou 29th Birthday Is Icing On Summer Cake For Maywood's Justin Trattou 29th Birthday Is Icing On Summer Cake For Maywood's Justin Trattou
29th Birthday Is Icing On Summer Cake For Maywood's Justin Trattou MAYWOOD, N.J. -- It's been an exciting summer for Justin Trattou of Maywood.The NFL star, formerly of Franklin Lakes, was traded to the Buccaneers just after marrying Julianne Trattou earlier this summer. On Monday, Trattou turns 29. Trattou had been playing for the Minnesota Vikings after being signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He's a state (Bosco), national (Florida), and Super Bowl (Giants) champ. Trattou attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, where he was named all-state during both his junior and senior years. As a senior playing for Do…
Aetna Exposed New York Patients' Personal Information Aetna Exposed New York Patients' Personal Information Aetna Exposed New York Patients' Personal Information
Aetna Exposed New York Patients' Personal Information The personal information of HIV patients in New York and several other states was outed by health insurer Aetna through a window on envelopes in mailings to the patients. The July 28 letter showed the patients' name address, claim number and health plan options available to fill their HIV medication prescriptions. The Legal Action Center (LAC) and the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania (ALPP) in a cease and desist letter demanded that Aetna "take corrective measures to ensure that this gross breach of privacy and confidentiality never reoccurs." "By sending this mail, Aetna ha…
Garfield Carpenter Darieusz Soltys Dies, 29 Garfield Carpenter Darieusz Soltys Dies, 29 Garfield Carpenter Darieusz Soltys Dies, 29
Garfield Carpenter Darieusz Soltys Dies, 29 GARFIELD, N.J. — Dariusz "Darek" Soltys of Garfield, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24. He was 29 years old. Born in Nowy Targ, Poland, Soltys came to the United States in 2002, settling in Garfield, where he has lived for the past 15 years.  Soltys was a carpenter for the All Force Construction Company in Saddle Brook for the past eight years.  He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary R.C. Church in Passaic.  Soltys is survived by his parents, Jan and Maria (nee Jurgowska) Soltys, his brother, Rafal Soltys and his wife, Anna; Pawel Soltys, and Wioleta Soltys; Krzysztof Soltys, and his w…
Park Ridge Dad Todd DeLucca Dies, 44 Park Ridge Dad Todd DeLucca Dies, 44 Park Ridge Dad Todd DeLucca Dies, 44
Park Ridge Dad Todd DeLucca Dies, 44 PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Todd DeLucca of Park Ridge died on Aug. 22 after a long illness. He was 44 years old.  DeLucca is survied by his daughter, Samantha Grace, and granddaughter, Cecilia Grace. DeLucca was a printing press operator for Park Lane Litho, in Manhattan. A Funeral Mass was Saturday, Aug. 26 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Services were handled by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood.
Paramus Parvo Puppy Survivor Needs A Home Paramus Parvo Puppy Survivor Needs A Home Paramus Parvo Puppy Survivor Needs A Home
Paramus Parvo Puppy Survivor Needs A Home PARAMUS, N.J. — A puppy that survived a parvo outbreak amongst several other boxer-hound mixes from Paramus' Bonnie's Animal Rescue Kingdom is up for adoption. Ella, a boxer hound mix born in May, will never be able to contract the deadly disease again. She is playful and is expected to grow very large in size and will require lots of exercise. CLICK HERE FOR THE PETFINDER LINK.
Glen Rock Teen's Organization Aids Underprivileged Orphans In Moldova Glen Rock Teen's Organization Aids Underprivileged Orphans In Moldova Glen Rock Teen's Organization Aids Underprivileged Orphans In Moldova
Glen Rock Teen's Organization Aids Underprivileged Orphans In Moldova GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Olivia Cecoltan of Glen Rock believes that the little things make a big difference. Bath towels, for example, greatly enhanced the lives of the dozens of European orphans that Cecoltan. Those bath towels were among the many "little things" donated through, the Hand in Hand Project (HIHP), which the 18-year-old launched to help improved the lives of underprivileged children in Moldova. This summer, the rising senior at Bergen County Academies launched a summer camp at a safe haven for mothers and children in her native land this year to aid youth impacted by dome…
This Cuddly Beagle Mix From Westwood Rescue Could Be Yours This Cuddly Beagle Mix From Westwood Rescue Could Be Yours This Cuddly Beagle Mix From Westwood Rescue Could Be Yours
This Cuddly Beagle Mix From Westwood Rescue Could Be Yours WESTWOOD, N.J. — Bow Wows and Meows of Westwood is seeking a home for a cuddly beagle-mix. Fawn is three months old and weighs only 12 pounds. She is mostly house trained and enjoys being with other dogs. Fawn is sweet, loving and joyful. CLICK HERE FOR THE PETFINDER LINK.
Back To School Struggles: Parents Take Northern Valley Admins To Court Back To School Struggles: Parents Take Northern Valley Admins To Court Back To School Struggles: Parents Take Northern Valley Admins To Court
Back To School Struggles: Parents Take Northern Valley Admins To Court DEMAREST, N.J. — Parents have filed a lawsuit against the Northern Valley Regional School District, saying that the college-prep courses are not being properly weighted into GPAs, NorthJersey.com reports. The July 28 suit accuses the district of discrimination against students with special needs by creating enriched classes but without extra weight in calculating their GPAs, the article says. The concern amongst some parents is that the inaccuracy makes it more difficult for students to get accepted into college, according to NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Shelter Caring For Garfield Walmart Dogs Closes Kennel Following Outbreak Shelter Caring For Garfield Walmart Dogs Closes Kennel Following Outbreak Shelter Caring For Garfield Walmart Dogs Closes Kennel Following Outbreak
Shelter Caring For Garfield Walmart Dogs Closes Kennel Following Outbreak TETERBORO, N.J. — The Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro, which is taking care of the 26 dogs rescued from a van behind the Garfield Walmart, has closed its shelters due to health issues, officials said. The outbreak was unrelated to the rescued dogs, shelter officials told NorthJersey.com. The dog kennels are expected to open in three or four days. The shelter did not disclose the nature of the outbreak. Applications for the bulldog puppies will also no longer be accepted. "They do not belong to the shelter, therefore we have no further information to provide to the public,&q…
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