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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Ramsey Schools Superintendent Launches Book Discussion RAMSEY, N.J. — Ramsey Supt. Matthew Murphy has scheduled a discussion on Chapters 1 and 2 of “Most Likely to Succeed” — the book he recently encouraged community members to collectively read. Murphy asks readers to mull several questions: The authors invite readers to consider the “most transformational aspects of your education.” What educational experience had the most “profound positive impact” on you? Chapter 1 ends with a description of learning featuring a “bicycle aptitude test.” Students learn about riding a bike but never how to ride a bike. How is this descriptive of public scho…

by Cecilia Levine

02/27/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

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All Smiles For Ridgewood Family Photographer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Christie Adams described falling in love with photographing young children in her E. Ridgewood Avenue studio the way parents do with their newborn babies: naturally, quickly and easily. Adams, of Wyckoff, worked as a graphic designer in New York City at several art and design studios in the early 2000s, reserving photography as a hobby. All of that changed when she became a mother for the first time in 2006 — her new baby girl became her main subject. “It kind of just took off from there,” said Adams , who for the past eight years has been specializing in shooting familie…

by Cecilia Levine

02/27/2016

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Mary J. Blige Receives Offer On $13M Saddle River Home SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Multi-platinum Grammy-winning R&B singerMary J. Blige received a $13 million offer on her Saddle River home, NJ.com reports. Last October, Blige listed the house at $13 million on Zillow.com after financial trouble caused her to slash the original $14 million ask, Zillow.com reported (SEE: Mary J. Blige Slashes List For Saddle River Home At $13M After Tax Lien). The more than 18,200-square-foot estate is complete with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a wine cellar, a screening room, a home gym, a steam room, a pool and pool house, and a master bedroom with an espres…

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2016

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Wyckoff Temple Has Cabaret Evening WYCKOFF, N.J. — Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff will have a cabaret evening on Sat., Feb. 27. The 7:30 p.m. event will feature live music, wine, cheese, fresh fruit and dessert. The cabaret repertoire includes broadway, opera, jazz, folk songs, rock music and more. Members are free with reservations made by Feb. 24, and guests are $10. CLICK HERE for more.

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

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Young Ridgewood Business Owner, 18, Strikes Gold 'By Chance' RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — When Wyckoff's Connor Burggemann got bored in class at Ramapo High School he started trading stocks. The 18-year-old turned his hobby into a 6-figure trading company that he runs out of a Ridgewood office building. Using only $2,500, he launched Investor's Corner out of his childhood bedroom. “Some people consider it impressive," Bruggemann said. "But to be totally honest, I just happened to get good at trading stocks -- and now I make a lot of money doing it.” Bruggemann starts his day at 7 a.m. by checking the market. Then he grabs a bagel in his BMW. He man…

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

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Ridgewood Author Tells Soviet Tales On Television RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Growing up in a totalitarian society inspired immigrant author Elena Gorokhova to compile her memories into a memoir titled "A Mountain of Crumbs." The village resident will tell stories about her childhood in Soviet Russia and her 1980 journey to the United States on Friday, April 4 on WJLP. Gorokhova was raised in Leningrad, Russia, and shielded by the media from anything outside of the Soviet Union. “The truth was that there was nothing available about the West in the Soviet media," said Gorokhova, whose mother was a surgeon on the front lines of World W…

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2016

Fort Lee, NJ

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Gov. Christie Appoints Former Leonia Mayor To NJ Council On Local Mandates LEONIA, N.J. — Former Leonia Mayor Robert Pacicco (D) has been appointed by Governor Christie to the bi-partisan, autonomous New Jersey Council on Local Mandates. Pacicco and only three other members statewide were appointed by the governor and approved by the state Legislature. The Leonia lifer — who was appointed in December — takes the position with one goal in mind. “I want to protect the rights of the citizens of the State of New Jersey,” said Pacicco, who was elected to the Leonia Borough Council in 1977 at 24 years old. The board rules on unfunded mandates enacted by state lawma…

by Cecilia Levine

02/25/2016

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Mahwah Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Trains For Triathlons MAHWAH, N.J. — Cerebral palsy didn’t stop 23-year-old Christina Vita from swimming a third of a mile, biking 15 miles and then running three more. Twice. Speech and physical therapy were the only forms of exercise for the Mahwah athlete until last year, when her longtime friend from church, Terri Peri, asked her to complete the 2014 Iron Girl Sandy Hook with her. Peri said she knew what Vita was capable of. “People think you can’t do anything,” said Vita, a student at Bergen Community College who ran a 5K this weekend in 38:27. “But I prove them wrong.” Vita started training immediately –…

by Cecilia Levine

02/25/2016

Bergenfield, NJ

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New Milford Cuban Eatery Adds Sunday Brunch Menu NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Ben Rivero has added a Sunday brunch option to his menu at Casual Habana's latest location in New Milford. Pancakes, eggs and — of course — cocktails are on the menu from noon to p.m. Rivero's restaurant seats 108 guests — nearly twice as many as the Hackensack location — and features a sparkling new bar. "My approach is craft-everything," said Rivero, of Fair Lawn. "My food is based on classic cooking techniques coupled with my life influence." Rivero moved to the U.S. from Cuba with his family in 1980 when he was 9. He brought his grandmother's tr…

by Cecilia Levine

02/25/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

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Ice Cream Social: Ridgewood Lax Team Scoops For Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood High School Boys Lacrosse Team will be the ones scooping ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s on Franklin Avenue from 2 to 8 p.m. on March 6. The team will also be selling St. Patrick’s Day-themed shirts for $20 a piece. Funds raised will support the RHS Lacrosse Team’s upcoming season. Email Michele Mollihan to purchase a shirt, or Mary Wynn Seiter for more information.

by Cecilia Levine

02/25/2016

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