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Cindy Capitani

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Schools

Westlake Middle School Shows Off Coding Skills MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. — Learning a new language, Westlake Middle School took part in the global “Hour of Code” that encourages people of every age to learn the language of coding. The week-long initiative, held this year from Dec. 7-11, was created in 2013 by the nonprofit code.org to expand participation in computer science. Last year the middle school joined the movement by having all sixth-, seventh-nd eighth-graders learn coding basics. This yea,r library media specialist Mary Knopp also arranged Skype sessions with computer programmers so the students could get a better understanding …

by Cindy Capitani

12/17/2015

News

Monsey Rabbi Gets 3 Years For Taking Part In Strange Divorce Ring MONSEY, N.Y. — An Orthodox rabbi was sentenced following the conviction of nine other Jewish men who were brought down in an undercover FBI operation spanning New York and New Jersey, lohud.com reports. Martin Wolmark, 57, will spend three years behind bars for being part of a ring that coerced religious divorces from men using intimidating and violent tactics, lohud.com reports. A religious divorce, known as a get, is required by Jewish law to make it official. Wolmark had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion, lohud.com reports. The leader of the ring was Rabbi Mendel Epstein, …

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12/17/2015

News

A&P Seeks Court Approval To Get Out Of Leases On 36 Closed Stores A&P is in the final stages of its bankruptcy and asked the court for permission to reject a number of real estate leases, reports Supermarket News. A&P wants to get out of 52 leases, including 36 on closed stores, said Supermarket News. They already filed to get out of their corporate office lease in Montvale, N.J., reports Supermarket News. There are still 13 A&P leases being marketed by A&G Realty Partners on behalf of the supermarket chain, according to Supermarket News, with stores in Yonkers and Valley Cottage reportedly on the list. As previously reported on Daily Voi…

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12/17/2015

Lifestyle

Ho-Ho-Kus Elementary Students Get Cooking Lessons HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — An after-school cooking class for Ho-Ho-Kus Elementary School students takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Chef Central in Paramus. The class is open to children in grades 1-4 and is designed to teach basic cooking skills in an interactive setting. Class runs from 4-5:30 p.m. On the menu: sautéed chicken tenders with a lemon glaze and sautéed spinach with tomato concassé. Cost of the class is $25 and it is open to Ho-Ho-Kus Elementary School students only. Chef Central is at 240 Route 17 North, Paramus.

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12/17/2015

Events

Edgewater Gives Parents A Break With Winter Fun Activities For Youngsters EDGEWATER, N.J. — A new field trip each day is offered to children during a December camp program over school break in Edgewater and Leonia. The three day program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30. Participants will be divided into groups and supervised by recreation staff. The program will include trips to see the Harlem Globetrotters with a magic pass and Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park. This is for Leonia/Edgewater residents only. The cost is $150 and is open to children in kindergarten through the eighth-grade. For more information click here.

by Cindy Capitani

12/17/2015

Events

Discuss 'Suite Francaise' At Norwood Library Book Chat NORWOOD, N.J. — Adults are welcome to an evening book talk Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Norwood Public Library. The group will discuss the 2004 World War II romance “Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky. Copies are available at the front desk. The story centers on a romance between a French villager and a German soldier during the early years of the German occupation of France. “Suite Française" also was a 2015 film directed by Saul Dibb and co-written with Matt Charman. It stars Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, Matthias Schoenaerts, Sam Riley, Ruth Wilson, Lambert Wilson …

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12/17/2015

Events

Santa Is Visiting East Rutherford On Saturday EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Santa is making a stop in East Rutherford on Saturday, Dec. 19. The East Rutherford Fire Department will escort Santa through the borough. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens all afternoon starting at 12 p.m. as Santa makes his way through the streets on the back of one of the trucks. This is a longstanding tradition with Santa and the ERFD. When residents hear the sirens, they’re invited to come out and say hello. Fore information about the ERFD, click here.

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12/17/2015

Lifestyle

Are You Regifting This Year, Greenburgh? ’Tis the season for regifting and it even has an official holiday all its own: National Regifting Day, which is celebrated on Thursday. The third Thursday in December is the most common for holiday office parties and 41 percent of people surveyed by the website regiftable.com say they target coworkers for regifts. Regifting is gaining acceptance, however, with 60 percent of people surveyed saying they’re fine with it. A quarter pointed out it’s a good way to save money and 14 percent said it’s a good way to keep things out of landfills. Here are some tips to follow if you’re planning to re…

by Cindy Capitani

12/17/2015

Events

Edgewater Community Unites For Winter Fun Day EDGEWATER, N.J. — Check out inflatable rides, face painting and more at the Winter Fun Day on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Edgewater Community Center. The borough will bring in free activities for all ages, including a deejay. All Edgewater and Leonia students are welcome, but all children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The fun takes place from 1-3:30 p.m. For more information call 201-943-1700 ext. 6003 or email jills@edgewaternj.org. The community center is located at 1167 River Road.

by Cindy Capitani

12/17/2015

Lifestyle

Science Workshops Open To Passaic County Youth PATERSON, N.J. — Three hands-on science workshops that explore various concepts are offered to youth Saturday, Feb. 27 at Passaic County Community College in Paterson. Topics include engineering, physics, chemistry and more. All workshops are taught by volunteers with a passion for inspiring a love for science in youth. The workshops are open to youth in grades 4-8 and run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited slots are available to students. Registration is first come, first served. For more information or to register, call 973-684-4786 or email passaic4h@njaes.rutgers.edu. The workshops will…

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12/17/2015

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