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Six-Alarm Fire Reignites Edgewater's AvalonBay Debate Six-Alarm Fire Reignites Edgewater's AvalonBay Debate Six-Alarm Fire Reignites Edgewater's AvalonBay Debate
Six-Alarm Fire Reignites Edgewater's AvalonBay Debate EDGEWATER, N.J. — A six-alarm fire that destroyed part of a Maplewood apartment complex is reigniting debate on the recently-approved Edgewater AvalonBay apartment complex that's burned down twice before. The Maplewood complex, which went up in flames on Feb. 4, is made from the same lightweight, wood-framing that will soon make up the Edgewater building. The Edgewater Zoning Board recently approved AvalonBay to rebuild the twice-destroyed Edgewater Apartment complex – again using the same lightweight wood-frame construction — and has been deemed unsafe by building experts. This time, adde…
Little Ferry Schools Enforce Sick Day Policy After Widespread Outbreak Little Ferry Schools Enforce Sick Day Policy After Widespread Outbreak Little Ferry Schools Enforce Sick Day Policy After Widespread Outbreak
Little Ferry Schools Enforce Sick Day Policy After Widespread Outbreak LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — The Little Ferry school district will enforce a strict policy on sick days beginning Monday, after Superintendent Frank R. Scarafile closed schools last week for disinfecting purposes. Last week, a "staggering" 14 percent of students stayed home with the flu and flu-like symptoms, and 10 were sent home each day, Scarafile said. "This is due in part to parents sending in their children when they display symptoms or the children are sent back to school the day after being sent home," Scarafile said. "If your child is sent home from school with a …
Protesters 'Fired Up, Ready To Go' At Bergen County's First Unity March Protesters 'Fired Up, Ready To Go' At Bergen County's First Unity March Protesters 'Fired Up, Ready To Go' At Bergen County's First Unity March
Protesters 'Fired Up, Ready To Go' At Bergen County's First Unity March HACKENSACK, N.J. — More than 100 protesters turned out on the courthouse steps in Hackensack for the Bergen County Unity March and Rally Sunday afternoon. Speakers included U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell and Josh Gottheimer, State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and representatives from several labor unions, local faith groups and community organizations. "This is a county that stands up," Sen. Loretta Weinberg of Teaneck told Daily Voice before making  her opening remarks. "Bergen County is diverse and unified in reaching out…
Animal Planet Features Ringwood Rescuer For Efforts In Louisiana Flood Animal Planet Features Ringwood Rescuer For Efforts In Louisiana Flood Animal Planet Features Ringwood Rescuer For Efforts In Louisiana Flood
Animal Planet Features Ringwood Rescuer For Efforts In Louisiana Flood RINGWOOD, N.J. — Ashley Gardenier, who runs Southern Paws in Ringwood, was featured with her team on the season finale of "Guardians of Rescue" on Animal Planet Saturday. Gardenier of Ramsey and two of her teammates completed 10 days of rescue relief after the flood last August. While there, they worked with the Guardians crew and were filmed during different parts of the mission. Southern Paws is featured in the first 20 minutes of the episode several times. THE EPISODE IS EXPECTED TO RUN ON THE GUARDIAN WEBSITE THIS WEEK.
Paramus Officer Deemed Justified In Shooting Tops New Last Week Paramus Officer Deemed Justified In Shooting Tops New Last Week Paramus Officer Deemed Justified In Shooting Tops New Last Week
Paramus Officer Deemed Justified In Shooting Tops New Last Week BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Bergen County news last week: PARAMUS SHOOTING: A  Paramus police officer who landed on the hood of a fleeing vehicle in an aborted burglary of a Route 4 cellphone store was justified in shooting the driver, who later died of his injuries, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday night. JUST PUPS: Former Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco of Emerson on Thursday evening signed over more than 70 dogs to the SPCA days after his East Hanover store was shut down , rescue officials told Daily Voice. JOHN FIERRO: John…
Clifton Police Chase Tops Last Week's News Clifton Police Chase Tops Last Week's News Clifton Police Chase Tops Last Week's News
Clifton Police Chase Tops Last Week's News PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Passaic County news last week: POLICE CHASE: Clifton police investigating a burglary report found an ex-con carrying a loaded gun in his backpack, authorities said Monday. GUNNED DOWN: A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed and a 17-year-old companion wounded on a Paterson street, authorities confirmed Sunday morning. JUST PUPS:  Former Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco of Emerson on Thursday evening signed over more than 70 dogs to the SPCA days after his East Hanover store was shut down , rescue officials told Daily Voice.…
Emerson Just Pups Owner: Hidden Life Of Pet Stores Brought To Light With Me Emerson Just Pups Owner: Hidden Life Of Pet Stores Brought To Light With Me Emerson Just Pups Owner: Hidden Life Of Pet Stores Brought To Light With Me
Emerson Just Pups Owner: Hidden Life Of Pet Stores Brought To Light With Me EMERSON, N.J. — Vincent LoSacco of Emerson is out of a job. In just under a year, LoSacco was forced to close each one of his Just Pups stores formerly in Paramus, Emerson, East Brunswick, Valhalla, N.Y. and, most recently, East Hanover. Like anyone who recently lost a job, LoSacco feels overwhelmed. He feels shocked. But most of all, he feels targeted. "What happened with me is the public was made aware of the very sad part of this business, which is that puppies, as cute and lovable as they are, get sick and die," he said. "That doesn’t mean they were neglected or that …
Glen Rock Parents Honor Late Daughter With Special Needs Basketball Clinic Glen Rock Parents Honor Late Daughter With Special Needs Basketball Clinic Glen Rock Parents Honor Late Daughter With Special Needs Basketball Clinic
Glen Rock Parents Honor Late Daughter With Special Needs Basketball Clinic GLEN ROCK, N.J. — If Julia Kirsch were alive today, her Glen Rock parents would want her to feel like she was part of something. That's why Cliff and Teri Kirsch are honoring their daughter's memory with a program — part of the Julia Kirsch Foundation — for other children with special needs in the community. For the past five weeks, 30 kids with varying disabilities have piled into the Clara E. Coleman Elementary School gymnasium for a basketball program run by a group of Glen Rock High School student volunteers. "Doing something like this encourages [the children] to do even more,&qu…
Disabled Bergenfield Grandma With New Roof: 'I Thank God This Would Happen' Disabled Bergenfield Grandma With New Roof: 'I Thank God This Would Happen' Disabled Bergenfield Grandma With New Roof: 'I Thank God This Would Happen'
Disabled Bergenfield Grandma With New Roof: 'I Thank God This Would Happen' BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Michelle Edmonds of Bergenfield now has a new roof, thanks to New Jersey general contractor, Roof4Roof. After company founder Chuck Anania was contacted by Habitat for Humanity about Edmonds, he knew he had to help in some way. Anania and his team on Thursday installed new shingles and gutters at Edmonds' West Broad Street home.  Edmond’s neighbor, who brought her need to the attention of Habitat for Humanity, donated $1,000 toward the cost of materials. While the total project would usually cost more than $5,000, it was no cost to Edmonds. "For two years we could…
Every Surrendered Just Pups Dog Being Treated For Respiratory Problems Every Surrendered Just Pups Dog Being Treated For Respiratory Problems Every Surrendered Just Pups Dog Being Treated For Respiratory Problems
Every Surrendered Just Pups Dog Being Treated For Respiratory Problems EMERSON, N.J. — Former Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco of Emerson on Thursday evening signed over more than 70 dogs to the SPCA days after his East Hanover store was shut down, rescue officials told Daily Voice. All of the dogs have respiratory problems, including kennel cough and pneumonia, and were surrendered to several local rescues, including Husky House of Matawan, according to the rescue's director, Lorraine Healy. LoSacco said he and his employees checked the dogs three to four times a day for runny eyes, nasal discharge and other visible symptoms. His veterinarian, however, last Sa…
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