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Cindy Capitani

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Get Tickets For Emerson's Nova Hope For Haiti Casino Night In Park Ridge EMERSON, N.J. — Tickets are on sale now for a casino night at the Park Ridge Marriott benefiting NOVA Hope for Haiti based in Emerson on March 4. NOVA’s 6th Annual Casino Night is 7-11:30 p.m. and is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All money raised is used to operate its medical clinic in Haiti, including the salaries of its medical and support staff in Haiti, as well as the medication for its pharmacy and visiting volunteer medical missions. Buy a ticket by Monday, Feb. 15 and receive an additional $50 in chips. Cost is $90 per person and includes a premium open bar, bu…

by Cindy Capitani

01/27/2016

News

Ormsby Resigns As Chairman At Nathaniel Witherell In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — The chairman of a top nursing and rehabilitation center in Greenwich announced his resignation on Monday during the board’s regular meeting. The Nathaniel Witherell announces Jan. 25 that David G. Ormsby, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004 and its chairman for the last 10 years, will leave the institution. The nonprofit center is owned and operated by the Town of Greenwich for over 113 years. “Change is vital to the growth of every institution. Nathaniel Witherell is no exception. With the completion of Project Renew, the time seems right for new leadership. …

by Cindy Capitani

01/27/2016

Business

Chinese Port Group Opens Office In Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- One of the largest Chinese seaport operators announces an American partnership based in Wyckoff. The Guangzhou Port Group is partnering with Guangzhou Port America, LLC to capitalize on the strong demand for additional origin port options for importers, exporters, third party logistics providers and ocean carriers. "This new partnership will be a strong option for many shippers looking to diversify their selection for a full service origin port,” says John Painter, President & CEO, Guangzhou (Nansha) Port America. “The Guangzhou Port Team has a very solid reputati…

by Cindy Capitani

01/27/2016

Lifestyle

Hackensack Study Finds Disruptive Chemical Levels In Children HACKENSACK, N.J. — Detectable levels of environmental chemicals have been found in healthy children who were part of a study conducted by The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. In a study of 50 healthy, prepubescent patients, 100 percent of subjects had detectable levels of at least five endocrine disrupting environmental chemicals in their urine. Almost three-quarters of these children had detectable levels of eight or more chemicals. The study was published in BMC Endocrine Disorders December 2015 edition. Endocrine disrupting chemicals like…

by Cindy Capitani

01/27/2016

Schools

Mahwah's Ramapo College To Honor Three Bergen County Alumni At Gala MAHWAH, N.J. –The Ramapo College Foundation will honor three alumni for their professional achievement, commitment and community service at its 34th Annual Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner on March 5 at the Rockleigh Country Club. Recognized will be Donald Nuckel, Cindy Schawe and Christopher Turner. A cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. The Distinguished Citizens program begins at 8 p.m. Dinner sponsorship levels are available. Click here for more information, tickets and reservations, email Liz Kloak at lkloak@ramapo.edu or call 201…

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

News

Superior Court Judge Rules Against Developer Of Easton Watershed Land EASTON, Conn. — The planning and zoning boards in Easton had their day in court and walked away victorious over a housing developer pushing to build 99 units on a 125-acre watershed site, reports eastoncourier.com. The decision by Hartford Superior Court Judge Marshall K. Berger puts to rest a long-debated issue with town boards and the Easton Conservation Commission against Saddle Ridge Development LLC and Silver Sports LP, according to esstoncourier.com. Developers sought to build townhouses on watershed land bordering Cedar Hill, Silver Hill, Sport Hill, and Westport roads, reports essto…

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Haverstraw's Derrick Lassic HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Haverstraw's Derrick Lassic. Derrick Lassic, who was born in Haverstraw, turns 45 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Lassic was running back in the 1994 Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and is most remembered for taking over for Emmitt Smith during a contract dispute in 1993 season. He also was running back for San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers and played college football for the University of Alabama. At North Rockland High School, Lassic scored a county-record 194 points and fifth-best in New York State. He also set state records with 1,719 rushing yard…

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

Schools

White House Calls Stamford Science Teacher A 'Champion Of Change' STAMFORD, Conn. — The White House will recognize a Stamford science teacher on Tuesday for his contribution to computer science education. James Forde of Stamford is a 7th grade science teacher at Cloonan Middle School in Stamford and has served as the district's STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professional. He joins eight other individuals from across the country chosen by the White House to be acknowledged Jan. 26 as “Champions of Change for Computer Science Education.” The event will be live streamed at 1p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 on the White House website. Forde was…

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

Business

Teaneck's Voces Boutique Presents 'High Heel Expectations' TEANECK, N.J. — Learn how to be a successful entrepreneur at a panel discussion Saturday, April 9 in Teaneck. "High Heel Expectation Women's Networking" is hosted by Dereon Fierce Vendors and aims to bring women together in the community. Successful business startups will share information, along with raffles, prizes, pampering, light food and drinks. Everything takes place from 3-6 p.m. at Avenue Event Space in Teaneck. Click here for more information or email boutiquevoces@yahoo.com. Avenue Event Space is located at 1382 Queen Anne Road.

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

Lifestyle

Cresskill Library Offers 'Atlantis' Discussion On Thursday CRESSKILL, N.J. — Ponder folklores and the unknown at a Cresskill Library program on Thursday. “Atlantis: The Lost Continent” will be led by Hercules Invictus of Tenafly, the founder of the Regional Folklore Society of Northeastern, Pa. and the Center for the Study of Living Myth, NJ. The program takes place Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. The event provides a panoramic overview of Plato's ancient account and the lore that has accrued around it over the span of many centuries. The program considers, Are some ancient myths actually Star Maps revealing the secret location of Atlantis? Is America the New…

by Cindy Capitani

01/26/2016

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