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Bergenfield, NJ
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Dumont's Jolly Nick's Trusts Youngest Customers Honor Credit System
DUMONT, N.J. — Walk into Jolly Nick’s on E. Madison Avenue in Dumont between 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. and you’d think you’re at a Jersey Shore hot dog joint on a hot summer's day. The tables are fully occupied with dozens of middle and high school students laughing over loaded hot dogs and fries, the grill sizzling in back. Beach umbrellas and standing tables make for a relaxed atmosphere, as does the owner’s philosophy. “We give students a credit system,” said co-owner Jim Strohmeyer, Jr., who runs the place with his father, who writes down all orders on slips of paper that he passes bac…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Student Collects Instruments For Underserved School Children
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Jake Rubenstein of Ridgewood is determined to spread the joy of music. The 12-year-old Waldwick School of Rock student says he’s fortunate to have been able to pursue his passion, but knows that’s not the case for everyone. In light of his March Bar Mitzvah, Rubenstein is collecting new or gently used instruments to support Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization that provides free instruments and music education to underserved public schools. “Music unifies people. It gives them an outlet to express themselves,” said Rubenstein, a student at the George Washington Midd…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Unity, Justice Focus Of MLK Day Celebration At Ridgewood Church
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — As hundreds united in song at the 34th annual Glen Rock and Ridgewood Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, it was difficult to miss Sunita Kapur and her colorful dress. “Today is about equality," said Kapur, a Hindi from Midland Park who sang the prayer of peace. “All of the colors are together on one garment -- just like in one world.” Old and young shared the spirit -- among them, three toddlers of different races who locked eyes and exchanged smiles in the rear pews of Ridgewood United Methodist Church. They may not have grasped the significance, but …
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Tenafly Classic Diner In Tenafly Vies For Top Spot In DVlicious Contest
TENAFLY, N.J. -- Who can resist the cozy booth of a diner? If you’re not drawn in by the often retro ambiance, you’re no doubt driven by the menu, mammoth undertakings filled with pages and pages of comfort food, not to mention unlimited cups of coffee. You picked five of the top diners in Bergen County as part of our continuing DVlicious series. All are being profiled this week with the winner selected at the end of the month. Read on ... and vote. Tenafly Diner, 16 W. Railroad Ave., Tenafly, (201) 567-5522 Been Around Since: The diner opened in 1927 and was bought by Owner Michael Kont…
Bergenfield, NJ
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: New Milford High School Students Present 2015 Lip Dub
NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford High School students are putting their lip-singing skills to the test on YouTube. The students shot the 6:04 video in one take, just before the winter sports pep rally in December 2015. The project was coordinated by the NMHS Student Council, advised by Kanchan Chellani, according to the video's description. Digital Journalism teacher Jessica Groff assisted in videotaping and advising members of "The Lance" — the student-run news site — in the finalization of the footage, the video's description says. Dressed jeans, T-shirts and green accessories,…
Fort Lee, NJ
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Young Fort Lee Classical Pianist Readies For Sunday Library Concert
FORT LEE, N.J. — At just 10 years old, Fort Lee pianist Leena Zhu has already performed in Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music Center and placed in national competitions. She will perform a 17-piece classical piano set at the Fort Lee Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday — with no breaks. Zhu often gets nervous before her performances, but trusts that her 14 or more hours of practice a week has prepared her well, she said. “Some pieces you get to play really fast, and that’s really fun,” said Zhu, a 5th grade student at the Stillman School in Tenafly. Zhu has bee playing piano since she was…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Dog Found 'Emaciated' In Paterson Brought To Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A bleeding and emaciated pit bull-boxer mix found wandering the streets of Paterson is being nursed back to health at the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital. Benny was delivered to the hospital by a good Samaritan Thursday afternoon — his own skin poking through his metal choke collar, Lead Technician Kathy DeBlock told Daily Voice. “The choke collar had snapped but was so embedded in his neck that skin was growing through it,” DeBlock said. “It takes a long time for that to happen, so we had to cut it out of his skin.” The hospital is currently taking donations through …
Northern Valley, NJ
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Demarest Students Collect Gently Used Sports Equipment For Children In Need
DEMAREST, N.J. — The Northern Valley Demarest Student Council is collecting gently used sports equipment on Jan. 17. All equipment brought to the main entrance of Demarest High School on Knickerbocker Road will benefit Jeremy's Heroes, a local organization that helps underprivileged children participate in local sports programs. The organization honors Jeremy Logan Glick of Saddle River, who sacrificed his life on Flight 93 on 9/11 to prevent terrorists from flying into the Washington, D.C. target. Glick, a national Judo champion, "demonstrated many of the skills he obtained through h…
Bergenfield, NJ
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Dinner, Auction Aids Dumont Dad In Battle With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
DUMONT, N.J. — A benefit dinner and tricky tray auction will be held Saturday at the Dumont Elks Lodge on American Legion Terrace at 7 p.m. to aid a Dumont dad in his battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer. Due to the November diagnosis, longtime resident Larry Marino is no longer able to continue working to support his four children and disabled wife, Sabrina (SEE: Community Takes Up Dumont Dad's Cancer Fight). More than $4,100 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe page for Marino. All proceeds will help cover medical bills and the Marino children's' future. Call Jillian Rolaf a…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Schools Compete For Charity In 'Rock Your Socks' Competition
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Students at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood are participating in Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno's "Rock Your Socks" competition. The school's involvement came after Ridgewood High School accepted Guadagno's challenge and pledged 1,750 pairs of new socks, and in return challenged BFMS. The middle school pledged to collect 2,000 pairs of new socks. More than 1,400 have already been collected. The competition ends Friday. The initiative benefits the Covenant House, an organization that provides food, shelter, and other services to homeless, runaway and…
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