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Cindy Capitani

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Lifestyle
Get 'Radon Action Month' Information From Ridgewood Health Department Get 'Radon Action Month' Information From Ridgewood Health Department
Get 'Radon Action Month' Information From Ridgewood Health Department RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Radon Action Month continues through January and the Ridgewood Health Department reminds residents to take precautions and that safety information is available at Village Hall. Because radon is invisible and odorless, it’s easy to ignore this potential hazard in our homes, according to Dawn Cetrulo, Supervisor of the Ridgewood Health Department. “Radon is a serious health risk. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer -- and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers,” she said. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium and radium break d…

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News
New Jersey Gas Prices Continue To Fall New Jersey Gas Prices Continue To Fall
New Jersey Gas Prices Continue To Fall BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Gas prices hit a new low Monday and analysts expect the downward trend to continue, reports nj.com. New Jersey drivers are finding prices at the tank as little as $1.49 per gallon for regular, says nj.com. The decline follows a drop in wholesale costs last week, as refined gas inventories increased by more than 10 million barrels, according to nj.com. Last year at this time, the average driver was paying $2.17 for a gallon of regular gas; on Friday, the state average was $1.83, according to AAA. Click here to read the full story on nj.com.

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New Jersey Property Taxes Soar To Highest In Four Years New Jersey Property Taxes Soar To Highest In Four Years
New Jersey Property Taxes Soar To Highest In Four Years BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Property taxes in New Jersey are at their highest level in four years, and the latest hike is above the 2010 state-mandated 2 percent cap, reports nj.com. This is the second year in a row taxes are up, and property owners paid an average of almost $200 a year more in 2014 than 2013, according to nj.com. On Gov. Chris Christie’s presidential campaign website, he says property taxes are rising at their slowest pace in more than 20 years, says nj.com. Click here to read the full nj.com story.

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Lifestyle
Marcello's In Suffern Features Cooking Classes, Piano Night Marcello's In Suffern Features Cooking Classes, Piano Night
Marcello's In Suffern Features Cooking Classes, Piano Night SUFFERN, N.J. -- Cooking, piano night and VIP luncheons are among special events at Marcello's Ristorante of Suffern. The following are offered: Learn to cook lunch or dinner, 1 or 7 p.m., $50 per person, plus tax, tip and beverage. Participants will cook a three-course menu. The classes are arranged for private groups of a minimum of eight participants. Click here to make a reservation. Piano Music with Carol Cardello: Fridays, 6-10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Business lunch: offered at a VIP price of 10 percent discount Monday to Friday only. Reservations are required by phone to 845-357-…

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Business
First Niagara In Norwalk Announces Two New Hires First Niagara In Norwalk Announces Two New Hires
First Niagara In Norwalk Announces Two New Hires NORWALK, Conn. — Two new employees have joined First Niagara Financial Group based in Norwalk. Lynn Horvath will serve at vice president and Enrique Lopez will fill the position of employee benefits consultant. Horvath will be responsible for managing First Niagara’s Commercial Lines Insurance Department within the New England and Tri-State market. Additionally, she will be leading the Key Account Practice for FNRM, a newly-created position aimed at providing sales, service and resource support and coordination for the firm’s approach to the management of key accounts and prospects. Prior…

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Schools
Get Physical With Tai Chi Self-Defense Class At Midland Park High Get Physical With Tai Chi Self-Defense Class At Midland Park High
Get Physical With Tai Chi Self-Defense Class At Midland Park High MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — Experience Tai Chi Quan Push Hands & Self Defense For Beginners at Midland Park High School, Tuesdays, Feb. 23 through May 3. Registration is in progress now and space is limited. Early registration is recommended. Register online here or call 201-444-2030 Ext 209.  Classes are from 7-8 p.m. and students age 6 and older are welcome. Cost is $150. The school is located at 250 Prospect St.

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Accused White Plains Pill-Dealing Psychiatrist Home On $125K Bail Accused White Plains Pill-Dealing Psychiatrist Home On $125K Bail
Accused White Plains Pill-Dealing Psychiatrist Home On $125K Bail WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A young Yonkers teacher is dead of an overdose and the 78-year-old Monroe psychiatrist accused of being his dealer is home, following his bail hearing Friday, Jan. 8, reported lohud.com. The hearings dragged on as officials debated money and flight risk for Alfred Ramirez, M.D., who has ample funds and real estate, said lohud. Bail was set at $1.25 million, and he will be under house arrest, according to lohud.com. He is accused of selling more than 10,000 Oxycodone prescriptions, including some to undercover agents who have audio and video evidence, says lohud.com. T…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Bribery In Attempt To Pass Westchester DMV Exam Man Charged With Bribery In Attempt To Pass Westchester DMV Exam
Man Charged With Bribery In Attempt To Pass Westchester DMV Exam YONKERS, N.Y. — A $500 bribe was offered to a New York State Motor Vehicle representative in Yonkers Thursday, Jan. 7 in return for a passing Commercial Driver License exam, New York State police said. The employee notified her supervisor and authorities were called. Homero Rodriguez, 64, of New York City was arrested by New York State Police from the Hawthorne Barracks, in conjunction with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Investigations Unit. Rodriguez was charged with Bribery 3rd Degree (D-Felony) and arraigned in the Village of Tuckahoe Court. He was remanded to the Wes…

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Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms Heading Toward Greenburgh Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms Heading Toward Greenburgh
Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms Heading Toward Greenburgh This story has been updated. You can leave the gloves and hats behind this weekend but an umbrella and rain boots will come in handy as an inch of rain and thunderstorms soak the area, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a 100 percent chance of downpours Sunday, and we could get as much as an inch of new rain fall. Thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area as well Sunday. Sunday, there’s going to be rain — lots of it — and possibly thunderstorms. The bright side is, the highs will be near 60. The storms throughout the day could produce heavy rainfall and drivers s…

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Neighbors
Bergen County Meals On Wheels Needs Help Bergen County Meals On Wheels Needs Help
Bergen County Meals On Wheels Needs Help HACKENSACK, N.J. — Make a difference in someone’s life and bring meals to people who can’t cook or shop on their own. Meals on Wheels of Bergen County needs volunteers to bring being food to those in need. There are a number of home-delivered meal programs serving Bergen County residents through government or nonprofit agencies. The goal of a home delivered meal program is to enable homebound adults to remain in the community with independence and dignity. A nutritionally balanced meal is delivered to individuals who are unable to prepare their own meals and/or cannot shop for food, and do…

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