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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…
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…
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…
Englewood, NJ
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Englewood Cliffs Employees Celebrate Mistaken Powerball Win
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — More than 40 employees were ready to quit their jobs at an Italian restaurant in Englewood Cliffs after thinking they'd won the $950 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday. The Grissini Ristorante employees had entered a 42-person pool, but realized that they'd been looking at the winning numbers from a prior drawing when once received a text from a friend, General Manager Michael DeVincenzi told Daily Voice. One employee quit, but has been rehired, DeVincenzi said. Grassini employees will be featured on Jimmy Kimmel Wednesday evening. CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Hillsdale Library Hopes For Generous Cut Of Powerball Lottery
HILLSDALE, N.J. — The Hillsdale Free Public Library is looking for donations in a public and timely way — albeit in jest. Library officials put a sign on the front lawn Wednesday morning that reads: "Dear Powerball winner, we accept donations, good luck." The drawing will be Wednesday evening at 10:59 p.m for a $1.5 billion jackpot. CLICK HERE for more.
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Ramsey Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Relaxes Muscles, Mind At Zen Family Yoga
RAMSEY, N.J. — June spinal surgery has helped relieve the muscle-tightness caused by cerebral palsy for for 11-year-old basketball and lacrosse player Marina Pellicciari of Ramsey. Regular yoga practice at Zen Family Yoga on Arch Street with owner and instructor Shari Germershausen is what the Smith School student’s mom, Andrea Pellicciari, says is helping relax Marina's mind. “The world is her oyster,” Pellicciari said of her daughter . “She’s doing all of these things that are so good for your body for anyone. But for someone with muscle issues that she’s always had, she’s working so ha…
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County Hopefuls Line Up For $1.5B Powerball Jackpot
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — The estimated jackpot for the multi-state Powerball lottery soared up to $1.5 billion Tuesday morning — crushing another world record. Bergen County hopefuls were eager to cash out in Wednesday evening's drawing. “I would definitely share with the family and give some to charity — probably to breast cancer,” said 21-year-old Michael Pena of Bogota, who purchased a ticket from QuickChek in Bogota on Tuesday morning. Standing next to Pena in the sandwich line was his friend Benjamin Pozo, also 21 of Bogota. “I think it’s an unfathomable amount of money,” Bozo said. “I …
Teaneck, NJ
Breaking News
Garbage Truck Exhaust Sets Off Alarm In Teaneck Store Garage
TEANECK, N.J. — The Teaneck Fire Department responded to a false fire alarm at Amazing Savings on Cedar Lane Tuesday morning. The alarm in the garage near the parking lot was set off by exhaust from a Gaeta Recycling truck that pulled in around 11 a.m., firefighters told Daily Voice on the scene. "Something's not set up right," a firefighter said. "Whether they should move the detector or exhaust into a different spot [on the truck]." One fire truck and one chief's vehicle responded to the scene, along with one police car. The scene was cleared in less than 30 minutes.
Northern Highlands, NJ
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: Ho-Ho-Kus UnPlugged Takes Big Apple Circus
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Ho-Ho-Kus UnPlugged brought more than 130 people on a trip to the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center in New York City on Saturday. The group was founded by Dana Koenig with support from the Home and School Association’s Winnie O’Keefe in an effort to foster community. “All of the events are designed to create fun family time face-to-face,” said Koenig, who organizes several trips and programs each month. Guests do not have to be Ho-Ho-Kus residents to join in on any of the fun. CLICK HERE for more.
Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
New Jersey Officials Break Ground On Low Income Family Home In Bergenfield
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — New Jersey and Habitat Bergen officials put on their hard hats for the groundbreaking of a new energy efficient home in Bergenfield on Saturday. In attendance were Bergenfield Mayor Norman Schmelz, Councilman Charles K. Steinel, New Jersey Assemblyman Tim Eustace, Bergen County Freeholder Tom Sullivan Junior and Chairman of Bergen County Freeholders Steven Tanelli. The 1,900 square foot house on on Bergen Avenue will be occupied by a low-income family. The house will be complete with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and one-car garage (S…
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