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Cindy Capitani

Deputy Editor/Content Curator

ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Politics

Ridgewood Councilwoman's Vote Could Have Been Conflict Of Interest RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — What warrants a conflict of interest is on the minds of Ridgewood council members pondering if a member should vote on matters where her own sons are involved, northjersey.com reported. Three candidates for police are sons of Ridgewood Councilwoman Susan Knudsen, a fact she didn’t reveal when voting to maintain residency requirements for Ridgewood public safety employees, northjersey.com said. "I think that the public as well as the council should have been informed about the potential conflict from the outset,” Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn told the Daily Voice. “T…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Events

Take The Family To Free Showing Of 'Inside Out' At Leonia Library LEONIA, N.J. — The whole family can enjoy a free movie at the Leonia Library on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The afternoon Family Movie is Pixar's “Inside Out,” 3D computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film. The movie shows at 2 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration is required. For more information contact the assistant library director and head of youth services, 201-592-5777. The Leonia Public Library is at 227 Fort Lee Road. Click here for more.

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Obituaries

Norma M. Murphy, 78, Of Leonia LEONIA, N.J. — Norma M. Murphy (Maldonado), a longtime resident of Leonia, died Dec. 17 at the Jewish Home for Living in Rockleigh, N.J. She was 78. One of her most notable accomplishments was graduating from William Paterson College in 2002 with her bachelor’s degree. She received it a day before her 65th birthday, after starting her college education in 1978. Before retiring, she had been employed as a bookkeeper for several different companies. She also was a parishioner of Leonia Presbyterian Church in Leonia, a member of the Leonia Woman's Club, a member of the Baker's Street Irregul…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Neighbors

Glen Rock Girl Scout Earns Gold Award By Hosting Cultural Festival GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A cultural festival created at a camp for special needs’ kids earned a Glen Rock high school junior a Girl Scout Gold Award. Ayano Endo hosted a cultural festival at Camp Acorn, a camp for children with special needs, completing at least 80 hours of work. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn and requires the completion of a leadership project. Each girl must discover an issue in the community, connect with experts and community members, and take action to effect positive change. “I have a long history with Camp Acorn and its campers,” Aya…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Schools

Immaculate Conception Plans Alumni Breakfast In Lodi LODI, N.J. — A high school alumni breakfast is planned for Wednesday for college-aged students. Former students from Immaculate Conception High School are welcome to share a meal between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the school. For 100 years, Immaculate Conception High School has served young women from a variety of backgrounds who seek a college-preparatory education in a Catholic Christian Franciscan environment. Students participate in a required service program and accrue at least 100 hours of service. Click here for more information or call 973-773-2400. The school is at 258 S. Main St.

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Lifestyle

Passaic County Holds Holiday Blood Drive In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. — A holiday blood drive is planned for Tuesday at the Passaic County Department of Health in Paterson. The drive takes place from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and will be held at the health department located at 401 Grand St. Anyone age 18 to 75 can donate without consent. Under 18 needs a guardian; over 75 needs a doctor’s note. Donors should let the clinician know how long its been since they’ve had any kind of vaccine, what medications they’re on and where they’re traveled abroad. For more information click here or call 862-267-6770 to schedule an appointment.

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

Events

Ridgefield Mayor, Council Reorganization Meetings Scheduled RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — The swearing in of new officials takes place at the Sine Die and reorganization meetings of the mayor and council of the Borough of Ridgefield on Jan. 6. At 6 p.m., the Sine Die meeting begins, immediately followed by the reorganization meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Memorial High School, 555 Walnut St. The council will take official action at both meetings. Attendees who have special needs should contact Linda Silvestri, Borough Clerk, at least one week in advance so appropriate accommodations can be made. Click here for more information or call 201-943-5215, ext…

by Cindy Capitani

12/22/2015

News

Steve Harvey Makes Huge Gaffe, Crowning Wrong Miss Universe And the winner of Miss Universe 2015 is… Oops. Wrong name. That’s what happened last night at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant when host Steve Harvey cheerfully crowned Miss Columbia Ariadna Gutierrez as winner. The rightful owner of the crown was actually supposed to be Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Miss Columbia was the First Runner Up. Harvey apologized to the Las Vegas audience and the crown was removed from Miss Columbia’s head and placed on Miss Philippines. Click here for a story on cnn.com.

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2015

News

School Happiness Assignment Tops Last Week's News In Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Passaic County. A "bucket" of happiness a day kept sadness away for Bloomingdale students as part of a school assignment. A West Milford High School teacher from Hackensack, who was accused of smoking marijuana with a 17-year-old student at work, was indicted by a grand jury in Paterson. The City of Paterson saved $2 million in a recent debt restructuring deal with the Passaic County Improvement Authority. An accused shoplifter snatched items from a Toys for Tots donation bin on his way out of Wayne p…

by Cindy Capitani

12/20/2015

News

Bergen EMS, Humc Officials Top Last Week's News In Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Bergen County. Hackensack University Medical Center promised to improve relationships between emergency room staff and volunteer EMS agencies. Fair Lawn resident Steve Quilliam drives a minibus 900 miles to Georgia to pick up dogs being housed in kill shelters. A special education teacher in Elmwood Park was arrested on low-degree child abuse charges involving both male and female children. Police from the Bergen County PBA delivered toys to patients on the oncology ward at Hackensack University Medical Center. …

by Cindy Capitani

12/20/2015

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