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Colleague Finds Fort Lee Research Scientist, Dad Dead At Work Colleague Finds Fort Lee Research Scientist, Dad Dead At Work Colleague Finds Fort Lee Research Scientist, Dad Dead At Work
Colleague Finds Fort Lee Research Scientist, Dad Dead At Work FORT LEE, N.J. — More than $18,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe site launched in memory of a Fort Lee dad who on April 20 was found by his colleague lifeless on the bathroom floor at work — the day he was supposed to present his research findings. Sean (Xiaowei) Chen died due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm at the Irving Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center on April 20. He was 35.  Chen was preparing to present his findings on myeloid niche and stem cells that day, GoFundMe says. The site was started by Xing Du, who remembers Chen as a passionate scientist, and considerate …
Ridgewood Kicking Sensation Takes Shot At Los Angeles Chargers Ridgewood Kicking Sensation Takes Shot At Los Angeles Chargers Ridgewood Kicking Sensation Takes Shot At Los Angeles Chargers
Ridgewood Kicking Sensation Takes Shot At Los Angeles Chargers RIDGWEOOD, N.J — A Ridgewood football player from Korea was recently signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern University, multiple sources report. Younghoe Koo, whose trick-shot video garnered national attention last year, is competing against incumbent kicker Josh Lambo. Koo is headed to a mini-camp with the Chargers in California. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Cliffside Park Mom: Uniform Policy Would Make Kids Less Materialistic Cliffside Park Mom: Uniform Policy Would Make Kids Less Materialistic Cliffside Park Mom: Uniform Policy Would Make Kids Less Materialistic
Cliffside Park Mom: Uniform Policy Would Make Kids Less Materialistic CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Muska Hasandjekic of Cliffside Park is sick and tired of seeing her kids try to keep up with the latest and most expensive fashion trends.  For starters, she's got a $200 pair of barely-worn sneakers upstairs that she can't throw away because her kids say they're outdated. Hasandjekic is hoping that a new uniform policy recently posted on Cliffside Park Schools website will make her two kids and their peers more appreciative. "A lot of these kids are so materialistic and they don't realize how expensive it is to keep up with the trends," she said. "B…
Happy Birthday To Englewood Cliffs' Christina McHale Happy Birthday To Englewood Cliffs' Christina McHale Happy Birthday To Englewood Cliffs' Christina McHale
Happy Birthday To Englewood Cliffs' Christina McHale ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Happy birthday to Englewood's Christina McHale! Born May 11, 1992 in Teaneck, McHale turns 25 years old Thursday. After living in Hong Kong from ages 3-8, the tennis player and her family returned to New Jersey, moving to Englewood Cliffs. In 2006, she graduated from Upper School of the Englewood Cliffs Public Schools as the eighth-grade valedictorian. McHale then left the area at 15 to train at the USTA Training Center in Boca Raton, Fla. In June 2011, McHale won her first ITF singles title in Italy, earning $50,000. She has played in all four Grand Slams, reaching th…
Bogota's Westminster Dog Show Winner Retires From The Ring Bogota's Westminster Dog Show Winner Retires From The Ring Bogota's Westminster Dog Show Winner Retires From The Ring
Bogota's Westminster Dog Show Winner Retires From The Ring BOGOTA, N.J. — A world-renowned dog has officially retired from the ring, his Bogota owner announced on Facebook after one last weekend win. Humphrey, owned by Lizka and Jose Baez, won Select Dog at the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for Dogue de Bordaux.  Last year, he and his sister Scarlett had a record-breaking win when Humphrey earned "Best in Breed" and Scarlett took home "Best in Opposite Sex." Humprhey's final medal came on May 8, when he won Group Fourth at the Trenton Kennel Club's Annual Dog Show. Scarlett won Best of Opposite Sex. "[Four] years …
Labrosse Team Sweeps Hackensack Elections Labrosse Team Sweeps Hackensack Elections Labrosse Team Sweeps Hackensack Elections
Labrosse Team Sweeps Hackensack Elections HACKENSACK, N.J. — Mayor John Labrosse and his team won all five four-year Hackensack Council seats in Tuesday's election, NorthJersey.com reports. Stephanie Von Rudenborg garnered more votes than Hackensack Strong incumbent Deborah Keeling-Geddis, according to NorthJersey.com. The unofficial results are below, according to NorthJersey.com (* denotes incumbent). Hackensack United For Progress Rommy Buttafuoco 1,089 Carlos Merino 1,117 Lara Rodriguez 1,197 Jason Some 1,249 Michael Williams 1,161 Labrosse Team Leonardo Battaglia* 1,659 Kathleen Canestrino* 1,738 John Labrosse* 1,828 Davi…
Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket From Tenafly Grocery Store Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket From Tenafly Grocery Store Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket From Tenafly Grocery Store
Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket From Tenafly Grocery Store TENAFLY, N.J. — Two friends from Rockland County will be splitting a $1 million Powerball ticket they purchased from Stop & Shop in Tenafly in February. Elphine C. and Virgilio C. are good friends and they often purchase Lottery tickets together.  They purchase a few tickets for a drawing when the jackpot is large. Elphine is also a Pick-4 fan and plays as often as she can. "I've played my birthday and won - but it was a long time ago." Elphine purchased five game boards for the February 15 Powerball drawing, when the jackpot hit $317 million, for the two of them to share. Th…
Construction Shuts Lane On George Washington Bridge Construction Shuts Lane On George Washington Bridge Construction Shuts Lane On George Washington Bridge
Construction Shuts Lane On George Washington Bridge FORT LEE, N.J. — Construction is under way on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge from New Jersey into New York. The right lane will be closed until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
More Garden Apartments Could Be Coming To Wallington More Garden Apartments Could Be Coming To Wallington More Garden Apartments Could Be Coming To Wallington
More Garden Apartments Could Be Coming To Wallington WALLINGTON, N.J. — There could be even more garden apartments coming to the already-approved units where a roller rink and warehouse space are in Wallington, NorthJersey.com reports. The property owner is proposing 73 more units to the 134 units approved last year — 15 of which are earmarked for low to moderate income families, the article says. The project will cost $40 million, NorthJersey.com says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
World Renowned Architect Built Mahwah Mansion World Renowned Architect Built Mahwah Mansion World Renowned Architect Built Mahwah Mansion
World Renowned Architect Built Mahwah Mansion MAHWAH, N.J. — A Mahwah mansion on the market for $2.899 million was custom-built and designed by renowned Liggero Architecture, who is known internationally for his detailed work on luxury homes. The Brams Hill Drive house sits on 2 acres of land and was built in 2006. It's set adjacent to Bergen County Parkland.  The more than 7,800-square-foot home boasts six bedrooms with their own baths, three fireplaces and a big finished basement. "My favorite thing is the setting," listing agent Pam Stetson said. "It's in a wonderful community but tucked away from the street, and bac…
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