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Cindy Capitani

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Schools

Ridgewood High School Robotics Team Wins Big RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Engineering talents were on display when Ridgewood High School students came in first place in the FIRST Technology Challenge at Englewood. The RHS Robotics’ team competed in the challenge as part of the FIRST Robotics league. The RHS team came in first place in their competition in conjunction with their alliance team. Aside from building a robot meant to complete a set of tasks in the fastest time, the RHS team was also honored for their professionalism and sense of community by receiving the Connect Award. The group had to submit an engineering notebook along with go…

by Cindy Capitani

12/23/2015

Lifestyle

Like To Rhyme? Norwalk Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate NORWALK, Conn. — The city of Norwalk is seeking applications for the honorary position of Poet Laureate. The mission of Norwalk's Poet Laureate program is to communicate the value of poetry to the community. The Poet Laureate of the city of Norwalk serves as an ambassador of the community's artistic and literary life, promoting the literary community and celebrating the written word. Objectives of the Poet Laureate program: Promote poetry as a form of communication having value-informing, teaching, inspiring and entertaining-in the everyday life of Norwalk residents. Inspire an emerging …

by Cindy Capitani

12/23/2015

Lifestyle

Hackensack Makes Monthly Spaces Available At Atlantic Street Parking Garage HACKENSACK, N.J. — The City of Hackensack is offering monthly spaces in the Atlantic Street garage for $85 per month. Parking spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis for both structures and surface lots. Parking spaces are not assigned to a specific tag number or user unless reserved through the Parking Utility. Reserved parking is available at an additional cost of 50 percent premium over the monthly parking fee. Reserved parking is available from between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or from 6:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m. Monthly Parking Permits are issued by the Police Depar…

by Cindy Capitani

12/23/2015

Neighbors

New Groups Planned In Hackensack To Help Job Seekers HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NhN), a job search support network, is opening two new groups in Hackensack in January. The first is called Vencinos ayudando a Vencinos, and will be held at Hackensack High School. Latinos-helping-Latinos USA, a neighbors helping neighbors group in partnership with the Puerta al Futuro program, will meet at Petrocelli College, Fairleigh Dickinson University. Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Inc. is a cost-free, grassroots, nationally recognized, peer-led group targeted to adults who are actively looking for work and interested in reinvig…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

News

Christmas Bonuses Are Rare in U.S. Offices If you’re not getting a Christmas bonus this year, you’re in the majority. Almost 70 percent of Americans won’t receive a nonperformance-based bonus at the end of 2015 according to the website statista.com. Less than 25 percent of people polled even expect a bonus. Other statistics: 3 percent of bonuses go to non-executive employees 4 percent go to executives 24 percent of bonuses are given all employees Of people who get bonuses, 35 percent said they are putting the money toward savings, while 22 percent said it’s going toward paying off debt, according to a Bankrate survey. Another 19 p…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Events

Pro Photographer Presents European Travelogue At Westwood Library WESTWOOD, N.J. — A local professional photographer offers a presentation about European travel on Jan. 19 at the Westwood Library. The travel presentation by photographer Mark Stevens is at 7 p.m. Stevens has been a professional yearbook photographer for over 10 years serving 30-plus schools, including Westwood. He is also an avid traveler of the world. The public is invited to hear a European travelogue with professional photographs. For more information click here. The library is at 49 Park Ave.

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

News

Haledon Officials Move Forward With Belmont Avenue Improvements HALEDON, N.J. — Engineering applications are being accepted until Dec. 29 for street improvement work in Haledon. The Haledon mayor and council will accept applications for work as part of continuing the completion of streetscape improvements along Belmont Avenue (Passaic County Roadway Number 675), from Harris Street to the bridge south of Henry Street. This project is the third and final phase of the improvement of Belmont Avenue. The proposed improvements are intended to match the existing improvements installed for the prior phases. The streetscape improvements will include, but are …

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Neighbors

HackensackUMC Fundraiser #TackleKidsCancer Recognized At Giants Game HACKENSACK, N.J.— A major milestone was reached at the Hackensack University Medical Center Children's Cancer Institute on Sunday. During Sunday’s New York Giants game vs. Carolina Panthers (the Giants fell 38-35), the institute surpassed the $1 million mark in donations. The milestone was acknowledged on the field during the game. The $1 million goal was reached using the ongoing fundraising campaign #TackleKidsCancer and #onegoal. Funds benefit pediatric cancer research at the Hackensack University Medical Center Children's Cancer Institute. The campaign is ongoing with the Giants. For m…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Schools

Berkeley College Online Collects Toys For Clifton Shelter CLIFTON, N.J. — A transitional family shelter and food pantry in Clifton received a gift of toys collected by the Clifton office of Berkeley College Online. The office selected St. Peter’s Haven as an opportunity to serve the community where it’s located. St. Peter’s Haven’s goal is to keep families intact so that they can maintain the normal rhythm of family life. “We are delighted that Berkeley College has chosen to partner with us to make the holiday season a little brighter for the children impacted by poverty in our community,” said Lynn Bocchini, Manager, St. Peter’s Haven. “It is…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Business

Paterson Mayor Breaks Ground On New Apartments In Great Falls Area PATERSON, N.J. -- Paterson Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres scooped up a shovel full of dirt from a Jasper Drive site above the Great Falls on Thursday, ceremonially kicking off construction of 156 luxury apartments at the site. The community, called Vistas at Great Falls, is a significant step in the renewal of this section of Paterson, the mayor in a press release. "Major investments such as this one are important to Paterson's neighborhood revitalization plan," said Torres. "The construction of affordable and market-rate homes is ideal, not just because it's a signific…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

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