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Paterson, NJ
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Fundraiser Aids Wayne Church Damaged By Flooding
WAYNE, N.J. — More than $20,000 had been raised as of Wednesday morning on a GoFundMe site for a Wayne church severely damaged by flooding. Damage assessment is still underway but in the meantime, the church is seeking $100,000 to replace the choir robes, copiers, furniture and choral sheets lost in Monday's downpour, Pastor Karyn Ratcliffe said in a letter to the community. The church is also seeking volunteers to help with the mass clean-up. Community members are encouraged to monitor the church's Facebook page or email Lauri Masur to help. CLICK HERE to donate.
Teaneck, NJ
Your Community
Teaneck Schools Supt. Barbara Pinsak Retires
TEANECK, N.J. — After four decades in the district, Teaneck Schools Supt. Barbara Pinsak will retire Sept. 1. "A good friend once told me that one usually knows when it is time to move on," Pinsak, 70, announced in a letter she sent to families Tuesday. "And although I couldn’t have imagined ever being ready, I have come to the point that it is time for me." Pinsak served as the district's interim superintendent and several administrative and teaching roles before assuming her role as superintendent in 2011. CLICK HERE to read Pinksak's retirement letter.
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Install Project Medicine Dropbox
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently installed a Project Medicine Box in its headquarters lobby. Residents can dispose of unused or excess medication at any time. Syringes, trash and liquids will not be accepted. Police recommend removing labels from pill bottles. Ho-Ho-Kus police headquarters is located at 55 Sycamore Ave.
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Detour
: Water Main Repair Closes Part Of Allendale's Franklin Turnpike
ALLENDALE, N.J. — A water main repair closed Franklin Turnpike at Homewood Avenue Wednesday morning in Allendale. Officials are urging drivers to plan alternate routes accordingly.
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Your Community
Life's Peachy At Ramsey Farmers' Market
RAMSEY, N.J. — The Ramsey Farmers' Market is celebrating its 7th Annual Peach Festival in coordination with the New Jersey Peach Promotional Council on Sunday. Amateur chefs can compete in the market's Fourth Annual Perfect Peach Pie/Cobbler contest. There will also be complimentary giveaways, music, a chef demo and a children's craft. Market Coordinator Nancy Boone suggests baking the fruit by following her favorite recipe below: Baked Peaches 4 firm, ripe peaches 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsps flour 2 tbsps butter 1/4 cup water Preparation: Wash peaches, cut in half and pit. Pl…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Your Community
'Splash And Dash' Aids Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes Organizations
WYCKOFF, N.J. — Teens in Franklin Lakes are getting wet for the Wyckoff Y. The 7th Annual Franklin Lakes Youth Splash and Dash Biathlon and 3rd Annual Teen Challenge will be on Sept. 10 to benefit the Wyckoff Family YMCA and Franklin Lakes Recreation Department. Teens will compete against in each other in a 400-yard lake swim and 5K run. Athletes up until age 15 will participate in the Youth Biathlon. CLICK HERE for more.
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
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: Paramus National Night Out Unites Police, Civilians
PARAMUS, N.J. — Dozens of spectators gathered on the green behind the Paramus Library as a U.S. Army Helicopter prepared for lift off Tuesday. Navigating the aircraft was Paramus Police Officer Matt Lombardo, 27, who — along with three other soldiers — made a special stop in the borough for the community's National Night Out celebration. Crowds watched as the helicopter hovered above the field, then zoomed across the sky and back to its home in Linkhurst. It didn't take long, though, before youngsters were back to nibbling cotton candy in the back of police cruisers and dribbling basketbal…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County Takes Reigns On Eliminating Veteran Homelessness
New Jersey is fighting veteran homelessness one county at a time — starting here in Bergen. County Executive Jim Tedesco is holding a press conference Wednesday, at 11:30 to honor that. Bergen is the first county in New Jersey to successfully complete a U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness-certified initiative that eliminates homelessness among community veterans. The conference will be at the Bergen County Circle of Honor, located across from the Bergen County Courthouse on Court and Moore streets.
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Paterson Rapper Leaves Jail In Rolls-Royce
PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson rapper charged with attempted murder had a shiny Rolls-Royce waiting for him outside of the Passaic County Jail, NJ.com reports. Former Remy Boyz member Justin Pope, who goes by P-Dice, in April was arrested and charged with accidentally shooting a 7-year-old boy in a February shooting, NJ.com says. He was also charged with possession of a defaced firearm related to the shooting and weapons of offense, the article says. Pope's shot went through the window of a Rosa Parks Boulevard home and hit the boy, who was home with his grandmother, in the shoulder, NJ.com r…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
Your Community
Cresskill Athletes Can Swap Gym For Study Hall
CRESSKILL, N.J. — Athletes at Cresskill High School will be allowed to skip physical education class to help them better balance academics and sports, NorthJersey.com reports. Instead of the hour-long period otherwise spent in gym class, students will catch up on homework in study hall, NorthJersey.com says. Mahwah, Lyndhurst, Paramus and several other New Jersey high schools also allow athletes to skip gym class, according to NorthJersey.com. Students can earn physical education points through school-sponsored sports or extracurricular activities by taking advantage of NewJersey's "O…
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