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Englewood Cliffs Mom Trades Sit-Ups For Stand-Up Englewood Cliffs Mom Trades Sit-Ups For Stand-Up Englewood Cliffs Mom Trades Sit-Ups For Stand-Up
Englewood Cliffs Mom Trades Sit-Ups For Stand-Up ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Frustrated with the male dominated field and evening gigs, Englewood Cliffs native Felicia Madison came up with the concept for a daytime lunch show. "Laughercise - Lunches with Laughter" enables her to perform during the day and has been a huge success for both the moms and the comedians.  On Monday, April 24, Laughing Lunches will be hosted by Madison, and feature comedy by Carole Montgomery, Marion Grodin, Talia Reese and Sarah Armour. "I have been a happily married mother of three and have struggled with what to do when my kids were all grown u…
Passover Paving Project Begins In Hackensack Passover Paving Project Begins In Hackensack Passover Paving Project Begins In Hackensack
Passover Paving Project Begins In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — A paving project on three Hackensack streets will begin on Tuesday. The work to be performed includes milling and resurfacing of Maple Hill, Golf and Berry (Summit to Maple Hill) and is funded by the City of Hackensack. There will be some inconvenience for access to and from the residences and businesses during the milling and paving operations. No Parking and construction/detour signs will be posted along the roadway at least 24 hours prior to the start of milling and paving work on each road.  All vehicles should be off the roads by 7 a.m. on the dates indicated on t…
Former Fair Lawn Sous Chef Makes Passover Taste Good With Matzoh Lasagna Former Fair Lawn Sous Chef Makes Passover Taste Good With Matzoh Lasagna Former Fair Lawn Sous Chef Makes Passover Taste Good With Matzoh Lasagna
Former Fair Lawn Sous Chef Makes Passover Taste Good With Matzoh Lasagna FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Caryn Starr-Gates of Fair Lawn has retired her apron as a sous chef but still likes to get creative in the kitchen. She made up this "super easy" recipe for matzoh lasagna. What you'll need: Matzoh (four pieces) Eggplant (sliced thinly, sweated before using) Chopped spinach Chopped mushrooms Ricotta cheese – thin down w/ some milk for spreading; season with salt, white pepper, dried basil and/or oregano Salt and pepper, dried herbs to season Marinara sauce Here's how: Put marinara sauce (thin layer) in bottom of the baking dish and lay matzohs on top. Smear l…
Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious'
Teaneck Dad's Passover Recipe Is 'Supremely Unhealthy, But Delicious' TEANECK, N.J. — Passover wouldn't be complete without gribenes for Teaneck dad Gabe Gilbert. The fried chicken skin brings back fond childhood memories, and he continues to make it every year for his family. "Gribenes is basically chicken skin that is rendered until crispy, with fried onions and eaten like chicharron, which is fried pork skin," said Gilbert, who owns The Barbell Chef.  "Supremely unhealthy, but delicious." Here's how to make it: Skin a whole chicken Cut skin into quarter-size pieces Place in frying pan on low heat Simmer until liquid fat renders out C…
Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone'
Comatose Fair Lawn Father 'Would Do Anything For Anyone' FAIR LAWN, N.J. — More than $15,000 had been raised as of Sunday evening on a GoFundMe page launched for Fair Lawn's David Gondres. Gondres suffered a traumatic brain injury and broke all of his ribs after a "horrific" accident, friends are saying.  "He is a husband, father and the type of friend who would give you the shirt off his back," Adam Silverstein said. "He is the kind of person that would do anything for anyone," Mike Carti added. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues
Teterboro Walmart's Falling Soup Cans Injure 8-Year-Old Boy, Mom Sues TETERBORO, N.J. — The mom of an 8-year-old boy who was struck and injured by falling soup cans at Teterboro Wal-Mart has filed a lawsuit against the corporation in Bergen County Superior Court, NJ.com reports. Shakiba Kirby is alleging that the cans in the vegetable aisle were improperly stacked when they fell and hit her son, sending him to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment in May 2016, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater 'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater 'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater
'New York Times' Features Franklin Lakes Home With Movie Theater FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes home that recently sold for more than $1.3 million was featured in The New York Times. The home is located at 297 Oldwoods Road and was listed for $1,595,000 by Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. It was on the market for 36 weeks and is a 33-year-old, Tudor style that sits on 1.3 acres of land on a cul-de-sac, The Times says. It boasts six bedrooms, 5½ baths, an in-ground pool, home theater and living room with stone fireplace. CLICK HERE FOR THE ZILLOW LISTING.
Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County
Foursquare Users Say Hackensack's Chit Chat Diner Is Best In Bergen County New Jersey is the diner capital of the world and there are hundreds in the state. Foursquare uses rated their favorites. Here are the best in Bergen County, rated by the number of check-ins and reviews. 1. Chit Chat Diner, Hackensack: Great coffee. Fair prices. And how about those breakfast combinations? Chit Chat is open 24//7 and keeps question card games on the table to help customers pass the time. Though Foursquare users are saying they won't be playing for very long, because it doesn't take long for the food to come. Classic yet chic. 2. Gotham City Diner, Fair Lawn: Many people are r…
Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools
Passaic High School Senior Accepted To 5 Ivy League Schools PASSAIC, N.J. — Catherine Sposato of Passaic received acceptance letters from five Ivy League schools, NorthJersey.com reports. She was accepted to 16 overall, including Brown, Columbia, Harvard, Pennsylvania and Yale, according to the article. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family
Pet Of The Week: Westwood's Meatball Needs Fur-Ever Family WESTWOOD, N.J. — Peace4Paws in Westwood is hoping to find lovable Meatball a fur-ever family. The 14-month American Staffordshire Terrior loves kids. He is very affectionate and would be a great family dog. Meatball is not good with other male dogs but would do well with another female dog. He has been evaluated favorably by Peage4Paws dog trainer Jerome, who specializes in this breed.  Meatball is up to date on all his shots and vaccinations and is neutered.  To apply please visit www.peace4paws.org to fill out a foster or adoption application.
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