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Rockleigh's 100-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandmother: It's All In The Juice Rockleigh's 100-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandmother: It's All In The Juice Rockleigh's 100-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandmother: It's All In The Juice
Rockleigh's 100-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandmother: It's All In The Juice ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — The secret is all in the carrot juice for Evelyn Laub of Rockleigh's Jewish Home. The-year-old great-great-grandmother has sworn by the fresh-squeezed vegetable juice for 100 years — make that 101 March 23. And yes, that’s two greats spawning five generations. “She drank a lot of carrot juice and so do I,” said Laub’s daughter, Michelle Gately, 79, of Monroe, New York. Born in the midst of World War I, Laub has seen it all while embracing the role of a housewife for decades in New York City, and later Mount Vernon. But Laub, formerly of Edgewater, doesn’t feel triple-d…
Mom: Late Teaneck Teen 'Probably Laughing Or Doing The Dab' Mom: Late Teaneck Teen 'Probably Laughing Or Doing The Dab' Mom: Late Teaneck Teen 'Probably Laughing Or Doing The Dab'
Mom: Late Teaneck Teen 'Probably Laughing Or Doing The Dab' TEANECK, N.J. — Candlelights illuminated the faces of dozens who gathered Sunday evening to honor the life of Teaneck's Charli Roberts. The 18-year-old was a senior at Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi and died suddenly in her sleep last Thursday night. "Charli is here with us and is probably laughing," said the teen's mom, Carlette Carson Roberts, "or doing the dab.” The school's basketball team and its supporters wore "We Play For Charli" shirts at Friday's game against Montclair Kimberly Academy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM.
He Said Yes! Hasbrouck Heights Wrestler Surprised By Podium Promposal He Said Yes! Hasbrouck Heights Wrestler Surprised By Podium Promposal He Said Yes! Hasbrouck Heights Wrestler Surprised By Podium Promposal
He Said Yes! Hasbrouck Heights Wrestler Surprised By Podium Promposal HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Sean O'Malley of Hasbrouck Heights got more than just a medal on Sunday, NJ.com reports. The 220-pounder was surprised by his girlfriend, Kiana Secor of Pompton Lakes, holding a sign behind him, the story says. Long story short, he said yes. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJ.COM STORY.
Don Bosco Senior Takes Home State Title From Wrestling Championship Don Bosco Senior Takes Home State Title From Wrestling Championship Don Bosco Senior Takes Home State Title From Wrestling Championship
Don Bosco Senior Takes Home State Title From Wrestling Championship RAMSEY, N.J. — Don Bosco senior Eric Chakonis took home Bergen County's only state championship title on Sunday when he defeated Woodbridge's Alexander LaGrippo.  The win earned Chakonis his second-straight heavyweight title for 285. Chakonis will wrestle for Bucknell next year.
Harrington Park Recovered Body, Doctor Charged In OD Top Bergen County News Harrington Park Recovered Body, Doctor Charged In OD Top Bergen County News Harrington Park Recovered Body, Doctor Charged In OD Top Bergen County News
Harrington Park Recovered Body, Doctor Charged In OD Top Bergen County News Here's a look at the stories that topped news in Bergen and Passaic counties this week: BERGEN COUNTY BODY FOUND: The death of a 62-year-old Harrington Park man whose body was found in a backyard fire pit wasn't suspicious, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal said Tuesday. RIP THEO: A 9-year-old boy from Fair Lawn died after a sudden bout of pneumonia. MOTORCYCLE CRASH: A GOFUNDME page was launched to support Park Ridge parents who were critically injured in a motorcycle crash. PASSAIC COUNTY DOCTOR CHARGED IN OD:  A 77-year-old Little Falls doctor was charged with liability for…
Bergen Catholic Wrestler Really Wants A Burger Bergen Catholic Wrestler Really Wants A Burger Bergen Catholic Wrestler Really Wants A Burger
Bergen Catholic Wrestler Really Wants A Burger ORADELL, N.J. — There are a couple things on Bergen Catholic freshman Robert Howard's mind: a state title and a burger. The 113-pounder has been cutting weight for quite some time leading up to the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions this week in Atlantic City and, quite frankly, he's ready for both. "If I win, the first thing I'm going to do is eat a hamburger," said Howard, who is among the 10 grapplers from the four-year defending state champ. "But I'm focused on winning my first title, and that will set the tone for the rest of my high school career." Howard took down s…
Morning Blaze Rips Through Fair Lawn Home Attic Morning Blaze Rips Through Fair Lawn Home Attic Morning Blaze Rips Through Fair Lawn Home Attic
Morning Blaze Rips Through Fair Lawn Home Attic FAIR LAWN, N.J. — No injuries were reported in a fire ripped through the attic of a Fair Lawn home around 11:15 Saturday morning. Firefighters had the Alexander Avenue blaze mostly extinguished by noon. Responders from Elmwood Park, Glen Rock and Saddle Brook also were on scene.
Glen Rock Community Rallies For College Student Fighting Cancer Glen Rock Community Rallies For College Student Fighting Cancer Glen Rock Community Rallies For College Student Fighting Cancer
Glen Rock Community Rallies For College Student Fighting Cancer GLEN ROCK, N.J. — More than $10,900 had been raised as of Friday evening on a YouCaring page launched to aid a Glen Rock college sophomore battling cancer. Jack Mattsson was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2016, shortly after his second semester at James Madison University. He's had two surgeries, one to remove 30 tumors that had metastasized to his lungs, and was not able to return to college for his sophomore year.  The Mattsson Family has made more than 70 trips to New York City's Memorial Sloan Kettering and for five weeks commuted to the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta to participate in…
2-Time Bergen Catholic State Wrestling Champ Lives For The Moment 2-Time Bergen Catholic State Wrestling Champ Lives For The Moment 2-Time Bergen Catholic State Wrestling Champ Lives For The Moment
2-Time Bergen Catholic State Wrestling Champ Lives For The Moment ORADELL, N.J. — Two-time wrestling state champion Shane Griffith won his first match by fall at the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions in Atlantic City Friday. But the 152-pounder and Stanford commit says the tougher rounds have yet to come. "Any time you get a win you should feel proud of yourself," said Griffith of Westwood, seeded No. 2 in his weight class. But there's always room to improve. The junior is among the 10 Bergen Catholic wrestlers in this year's tournament. His team is going four years strong as New Jersey State Champions. All-star grappler Nick Suriano capped his un…
Immaculate Conception Teen Dies In Her Sleep Immaculate Conception Teen Dies In Her Sleep Immaculate Conception Teen Dies In Her Sleep
Immaculate Conception Teen Dies In Her Sleep LODI, N.J. — Immaculate Conception High School senior Charli Roberts died suddenly in her sleep Thursday. Hundreds of people expressed condolences on the school's announcement on its Facebook page. JDM Associates of Lodi donated shirts that say "We Play for Charli," which students wore during Friday evening's basketball game against Montclair Kimberly Academy. CHECK BACK FOR SERVICES.
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