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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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WWE Security Guard Brings Powerhouse Gym To Mahwah
MAHWAH, N.J. — Construction is currently under way on a new fitness facility coming to Mahwah. Powerhouse Gym is expected to open at 91-97 McKee Drive in September. Owner Erik Santiago opened Powerhouse Gym on Saddle River Road in South Hackensack in 2009. Santiago is the private security guard for former UFC and WWE champion Brock Lesnar.
Hackensack, NJ
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3rd Time's A Charm: Rochelle Park Native Is Columbia's Valedictorian
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Columbia College Class of 2017 valedictorian is Rochelle Park's Michael J. Abolafia. He graduated from Columbia University's undergraduate program, and finished at the top of his class in 8th grade at Midland School in 2009, and then at the Academies at Englewood in 2013, NorthJersey.com reports. RELATED: IVY LEAGUE VALEDICTORIAN: MY ROCHELLE PARK TEACHER SAW SOMETHING IN ME He majored in English and comparative literature, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Northern Valley, NJ
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Former Mets General Manager's Harrington Park Son Commits To South Carolina
HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — High school basketball star Justin Minaya of Harrington Park has verbally committed to South Carolina. His father, Omar Minaya, is the senior vice president of baseball operations for the San Diego Padres, and previously served as general manager for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. The Northern Valley Old Tappan forward broke the news on Twitter: "Honored to announce that I will be attending The University Of South Carolina next year to further my basketball career! Go Gamecocks!"
Englewood, NJ
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Late Rabbi's Englewood Widow Suing Insurance Company, $1M Policy Cancelled
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Helen Strassfeld of Englewood is suing her late husband's insurance company for canceling the $1 million policy following a missed $315 payment, NJ.com reports. Rabbi Joseph Strassfeld succumbed to cancer in January at 66 years old. He founded Yeshiva Ohr Simcha of Englewood, where "he gave his heart and soul to the Jewish nation," the school's website says. The rabbi took out a $1 million life insurance policy with American General Life Insurance Company — the Yeshiva was the beneficiary, according to NJ.com. His wife was named executrix of his estate followin…
Rutherford, NJ
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Bon Jovi Crashes Fairleigh Dickinson's MetLife Stadium Graduation
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Fairleigh Dickinson University's Class of 2017 might have a tough time forgetting its commencement ceremony Tuesday morning. The graduates received a surprise performance from New Jersey native John Bon Jovi at MetLife Stadium, multiple sources report. MTV made the concert possible through a social media challenge. Students were asked to tweet their best college moments with the #JBJReunionContest, and the winning school would get a surprise performance of the song "Reunion." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM ABC NEWS.
Teaneck, NJ
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Mom Of Teaneck Rower Who Fell From WTC Escalator Demanding Footage
TEANECK, N.J. — The mom of Teaneck rowing coach Jenny Santos who fell to her death from an escalator at the World Trade Center is demanding footage of the February incident, the New York Post reports. Maria Santos is considering a wrongful death lawsuit against Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, but Port Authority cited an ongoing investigation as its reason for refusing to release the video of the accident, the article says. The Kearny native and physical education teacher joined the coaching staff of Bergen County Rowing Academy last spring, according to the academy website . The…
Bergenfield, NJ
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New Milford Teacher: Life's Too Short To Pursue Anything But Passion
NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Michael Serrano is a junior at New Milford High School and he has no idea what he wants to do for a living. Attending weekly HYPELITE meetings, though, is helping him figure that out. The club and non-profit organization was launched by NMHS graduate Will Esposito (2009) as both a way to help teens like Serrano and carry on the memory of his late friend, Alex Bridge. Bridge was 22 when he was shot and killed in 2013, but was the one that Esposito says shared his dream of helping students take charge of their futures. "Alex had blind faith in HypeLite," said E…
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Are We In The Hamptons? Upper Saddle River Home Feels Like It
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — A custom-built 2007 Hamptons-style home is on the market for $2.495 million in Upper Saddle River. The Dimmig Road home is 7,000 square feet and an entertainer's dream, realtors say. It features a heated pool, spa, multi-level travertine deck and outdoor lighting. The home boasts a movie theater on the main level with soundproof walls and several amenities including an indoor cabana suite, wiring for an intercom system, Bud vacuum a heated garage and more. All bedrooms are en-suite plus a bonus room that could be additional bedroom.
Paramus, NJ
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These Bergen County Schools Districts Are The Most Expensive In NJ
New Jersey school districts averaged $20,385 per student last year, according to New Jersey's Taxpayer's Guide to Education Spending. The annual report can helps compare funding for students in the public school systems and takes everything from food services to transportation into account. Here's how Bergen and Passaic county schools factor into the 2017 report (to see the full list, CLICK HERE and download zipped files). 49. South Hackensack: $25,830 48. Passaic County Vocational: $25,892 43. Pascack Valley Regional: $26,143 37. Teaneck: $26,486 28. Franklin Lakes: $27,484 7. Carlstadt-…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Report: Ridgewood Ranked Among Best U.S. Cities For Seniors To Retire
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — When it comes to retirement, think small and special — perhaps, Ridgewood. GoodCall analysts reviewed 1,662 cities and towns in the U.S. and ranked them as the 2017 Best Cities for Seniors to Retire. Ridgewood came in at No. 99. Here's the breakdown: Population Age 65+: 13% Health Care Cost (as % of national average): 104.94 Cost of Living (as % of national average): 176.59 Crime Rate per 1,000 people: 8.2 Health Care Establishments per 1,000 people: 7.06 Amenities per 1,000 people: 0.74 Sunny days: 70.7% These are the top takeaways: Top cities tended to be smaller. T…
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