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Cindy Capitani

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Lifestyle

Who Are You Hugging For National Hugging Day, Greenburgh? Reach out and hug someone on Thursday in honor of National Hugging Day, started 30 years ago by Kevin Zaborney of Michigan. Zaborney started the movement when he was just 24 years old and felt there wasn’t enough public displays of affection in the world. Since its Jan. 21, 1986 launch, others countries have joined in the hug-fest as well. He chose Jan. 21 because it was between holidays, and being post-Christmas and New Year’s, he thought people tended to be lower in spirits, according to his hugging website The idea of National Hugging Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and frie…

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Politics

Bogota Native William Pat Shuber Leads Political Discussion BOGOTA, N.J. — Local political pundits will weigh-in on the 2016 elections Friday, Jan. 29, at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Moderated by Bogota native William "Pat" Schuber, former Bergen County Executive and Bergen LEADS seminar director, the session runs from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Speaking will be Peter Woolley, Professor of Comparative Politics at Fairleigh Dickinson University; and Brigid Callahan Harrison, Professor of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University. Woolley is co-founder and executive director of FDU's independent survey research group, PublicMind. Hi…

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Events

JCC Tenafly Will Have Pajama Movie Night Jan. 23 TENAFLY, N.J. -- A Pajama Movie Night for youth in grades 3-5 is planned on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly. Parents can enjoy a night out on the town while children have a fun movie, night with snacks, and a pajama party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for JCC members; $20 for the public. Click here to register or for more information, call Alexa Lofaro at 201.408.1467 or email alofaro@jccotp.org. Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is located at 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly.

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Schools

Ridgewood Middle School Exceeds Goal, Collects 3,606 Pairs Of Socks RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Thousands of new socks were recently donated to those in need thanks to collection efforts by middle school students in Ridgewood. Ben Franklin Middle School students took the weeklong "Rock Your Socks" challenge and collected 3,606 pairs of new socks for Covenant House. They far surpassed their goal of 2,000 socks in a week. The school's involvement came after Ridgewood High School accepted Lt. Gov. Kim 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. "…

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01/21/2016

Events

Ringwood Library Plans Baby Disco RINGWOOD, N.J. — Club SippyCup Baby Disco is a special celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day, on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Ringwood Public Library. The Friends of Ringwood Library will host their second annual child-proof disco dance party from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. Infants, young children and their parents will enjoy disco balls, lights, bubbles and fun. Little booties will be movin’ and groovin’ to classic disco tunes as well as contemporary music, spun and mixed by a live DJ. There is no advance registration for this free program. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Rin…

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Events

Restaurant Week Is Coming To Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Plan to eat out during Restaurant Week 2016, coming to Fair Lawn Sunday-Thursday, Jan. 31-Feb. 4. Sponsored by the Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce, prix fixe dinners are $25.16 per person from participating eateries. Call venue for details and reservations. The following restaurants are participating: A Family Affair Italian Deli & Catering 201-796-2882 Benny’s Luncheonette/Bakery & Ice Cream Shoppe 201-791-0730 Bourbon BBQ & Catering (Wyckoff) 201-444-6661 Chocolate Works Sweets 201-475-5679 *($16.25) Davia Restaurant 201-797-6767 Dutch House Tavern 201-796-9…

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Lifestyle

Closter Library Offers 'Beyond Books' ESL Program CLOSTER, N.J. — An English as a Second Language program is planned at the Closter Library on Friday, Feb. 5. “Beyond Books" is an ESL reading, discussion, and conversation group that meets on the first Friday of the month. Short stories should be read prior to the group meeting and are available at the Closter Library's ESL table and at the main desk. Each meeting begins with a discussion of the short story and is followed by related and general conversation. Class runs from 9:30–10:30 a.m. The Closter Library is located at 280 High St. Click here for more information, call 201-768-…

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01/21/2016

Lifestyle

Bergen County Sheriff Offering Free Course On Rescuing Pets HACKENSACK, N.J. — Learn how to save your pet in an emergency situation at a special course offered at the Bergen County Jail Amphitheater in Hackensack beginning Monday, Feb. 1. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. The Bergen County Animal Response Team (CART) is free and is sponsored by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. Class starts at 7 p.m. Participants will learn how to prepare for animals in disasters as well as learn animal behaviors in everyday li…

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Business

Fort Lee Chamber Offers 'Business After Hours' Event EDGEWOOD, N.J. — Network with fellow business owners at a Thursday, Jan. 28 event sponsored by the Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce at Rebecca’s in Edgewater. Enjoy authentic tastings of Cuban hors d’oeuvres at “Business After Hours.” Every ingredient in every dish is hand picked for flavor and freshness. The event runs 6-8 p.m. and costs $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers. There will be a cash bar with special pricing for the event. RSVP is required and space is limited. Click here to register or for more information. Rebecca's is located at 236 Old River Road, Edgewater.

by Cindy Capitani

01/21/2016

Obituaries

Antonietta Anna Peluso, 74, Of Fairvew FAIRVIEW, N.J. — Antonietta Anna Peluso, (nee Zarro) of Fairvew, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19. She was 74. She was born in Chianche, Avellino, Italy. She is survived by her husband Antonio Peluso; daughter Roseann Peluso-Nguyen, her husband Matthew; daughter Diane Peluso; brother Dominick Zarro; and grandchildren Deanna and Andrew Nguyen. She was predeceased by siblings Giovanni, Natale, Cosimo, Luigi, and Solidalba (Alba) Zarro Visitation is 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21 at McCorry Brothers Funeral Home, 780 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park. Funeral Mass is at Our Lady Of Grace R.C. Church, 3…

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01/21/2016

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