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Hackensack, NJ
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Maywood Teen Follows Dream, Shoots For Lung Transplant
MAYWOOD, N.J. — Nearly $27,000 had been raised as of Monday evening on a GoFundMe campaign launched by a Maywood aunt in support of a Maywood teen battling cystic fibrosis. Jonathan Mechan, 15, is in the hospital every month for two to three weeks — sometimes longer. He recently chose to follow his dream and get evaluated for a lung transplant. "Yeah I can get rejected for something but I don't look at it like that," the teen wrote. "I'm thinking positive not negative. "I'm doing this to show people not to give up — all you need is hope and faith, and don't let it get …
Rutherford, NJ
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Justin Bieber Abruptly Cancels World Tour Including MetLife Stadium Stop
Pop sensation Justin Bieber abruptly canceled the remaining stops on his world tour, including his Aug. 23 and 24 performances at MetLife Stadium. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Justin Bieber will cancel the remainder of the Purpose World Tour concerts," according to a statement on his website. "Justin loves his fans and hates to disappoint them. He thanks his fans for the incredible experience of the Purpose World Tour over last 18 months. "He is grateful and honored to have shared that experience with his cast and crew for over 150 successful shows across 6 contin…
Hackensack, NJ
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Heavy Rains Turn Hackensack Street Into River
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Nearly a foot of water left several drivers stranded in Hackensack early Monday afternoon. Following the rain, businesses owners and clients on Commerce Way waited in their vehicles or inside buildings as water slowly drained. Earlier this year, two cars going through the pool on their way to Retro Fitness flooded their engines. One driver said she was on her way to have a surgical procedure done, and another had to call or of work to preserve their vehicles
Paramus, NJ
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5 Paramus Parvo Puppies Die
PARAMUS, N.J. — Five puppies from a Paramus rescue who were diagnosed with parvo died over the weekend. Bonnies Animal Rescue Kingdom is still accepting donations to support the enormous hospital bill it has accrued from treatment. The dogs were being treated at the Oradell Animal Hospital. EMAIL:
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Bergenfield, NJ
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Body Of Missing Bergenfield Man Recovered In North Carolina
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The body of a Bergenfield man who had been missing since Saturday afternoon after a tubing accident in North Carolina was recovered Sunday, according to multiple reports. Zandro Samonte, 45, was tubing on the Currituck Sound, and was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident, according to the Outer Banks Voice. Click here for a tribute to Samonte.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Can You Guess How Tall This Ridgewood Sunflower Is?
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — HealthBarn USA's tallest sunflower at Habernickel Park in Ridgewood just peaked and is smiling brightly. Can you guess how tall it is? Email
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to submit your vote by Aug. 1. The winner will receive a HealthBarn USA T-shirt. "We never planted this seed, it was planted by a bird who dropped it from last year's giant mother sunflower plant," HealthBarn USA founder Stacey Antine said. Last year's sunflower was 11 feet and 9 inches tall.
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Elmwood Park's Jimmie Rivera Eyes UFC Championship Title
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — UFC bantamweight standout Jimmie Rivera of Elmwood park outpointed Thomast Almeida (21-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) this weekend. The Ramsey native (21-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) says he'll be resting his body, but isn't losing sight of what the future could hold: a championship title. He's hoping to fight former bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw for an interim belt — if current champ Cody Garbrandt is still nursing a back injury that forced him to withdraw earlier this year — or go up against former title holder Dominick Cruz, multiple sources report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE FIGHT.
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Bogota BOE Fires Longtime Attorney For Billing Discrepancies
BOGOTA, N.J. — The Bogota Board of Education fired longtime attorney Richard Brovarone for alleged discrepancies between his bills didn't match the amount he was being paid, NorthJersey.com reports. An audit recently revealed Brovarone was billing the district $7,900 flat monthly, but the NJ Department of Education told the district that he should eb regularly submitting itemized invoices detailing the bills, the article says. Click here for the full story.
Paramus, NJ
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Watch Me Now: River Edge Dad Launches Luxury Concierge Business
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — A wristwatch has long been more than just that for River Edge dad Wai Chin. Like most people, he also catches himself checking the time on his smartphone. But it's just not the same. Chin, formerly of Englewood, recently launched a luxury concierge business focused primarily on helping people buy luxury watches called Date@Six — mostly newly-engaged women for their future spouses. "I felt there was no resource available to help them navigate through the thousands of options available," said Chin, who works in corporate finance for a toy company. "I also p…
Paramus, NJ
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Expensive Parvo Puppy Treatment Could Force Paramus Rescue To Fold
PARAMUS, N.J. — A Paramus animal rescue organization could be forced to shut down if it doesn't receive donations it needs to treat a group of puppies recently rescued and diagnosed with parvo. Parvo, or canine parvovirus, is a highly contagious virus, and mortality can reach 91 percent in untreated cases. Bonnies Animal Rescue Kingdom needs approximately $50,000 to help the boxer pups, currently being treated at the Oradell Animal Hospital. The boxer puppies were rescued by and were diagnosed on July 18. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
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