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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Closter Library Addresses The 'UnPregnant Pause' CLOSTER, N.J. – Author Debbie Weisman Slevin will read from her new book “UnPregnant Pause, Where are the Babies?" on Nov. 17 at Closter Public Library. A writer, director and producer, Slevin's book addresses those who may be frustrated by a lack of grandchildren or wondering why a daughter might not be dating anyone. The reading runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, 280 High St., Closter. For more information call 201-768-4197.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

News

Teterboro Airport Will Get $3.1M FEMA Grant To Fix Sandy Damage TETERBORO, N.J. – Two weeks ahead of Hurricane Sandy’s three-year anniversary, U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker announced that Teterboro Airport would receive a $3.1 million grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency, says nj.com. The funds will go towards replacing storm-damaged runway signs and controls, the article says. Operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the airport is used largely by charter operations and corporate jets. For the full story see nj.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

News

New Chief Of Trains, Buses Climbs Aboard Connecticut DOT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Richard W. Andreski will take charge of Metro-North trains and CTTransit buses as part of his new job to lead the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Bureau of Public Transportation He was hired after a nationwide search. “Rich Andreski has the knowledge and leadership to help realize Governor Dannel Malloy’s vision for a 21st century transportation system,” said CTDOT Commissioner James Redeker. “He brings not only years of experience in transit operations, planning and policy, but also longtime relationships with our important federal partners at the U.S. …

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Schools

Felician College To Host Annual Fall Ethics Symposium RUTHERFORD, NJ -- The Felician College Institute for Ethics and Public Affairs is holding its fourth annual fall symposium from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Education Commons Building, Felician’s Rutherford campus, 223 Montross Ave., Rutherford, N.J. "The Ethics, Politics and Economics of Water,” features Joshua Briemberg, representative for Program Development, WaterAid; Britt Long, Esq., an attorney in private practice and one-time litigator for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; and Don Conger, North Hudson Sewerage Authority. This event is co-…

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Schools

Wanaque Students Learn About Bullying Through Basketball WANAQUE, N.J. -- Corey “Basketball” Jones recently brought his anti-bullying message to students at Wanaque schools. His approach reminded students to embrace who they are and accept others for who they are. Through music, basketball tricks and interactive games, students also experienced what it takes to be an "UPstander.” Jones shares his high school experience that began with his decision to transfer from his home town high school and go outside his comfort zone to Akron where he attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. An unpopular decision back home, he became an easy target fo…

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Events

Prepare The Family For Flu Season In Old Tappan On Oct. 22 OLD TAPPAN, N.J. – A Family Flu Clinic is planned from on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Old Tappan Firehouse. The vaccine costs S25, no insurance accepted. Payment must be cash or check only; no credit cards. Regular Medicare participants must bring their Medicare Part B card for billing purposes. Pregnant women must bring a note from their obstetricians. Children between the ages of 3 and 17 can be vaccinated only if a parent or guardian is present. The flu clinic runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 231 Old Tappan Road. The clinic is sponsored by the Old Tappan Board of Health and Northwest Bergen Regio…

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Schools

Garfield To Show School Spirit And Unity Oct. 21 GARFIELD, N.J. – The Garfield School District is holding its Spirit Day-Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21. All students, volunteers and staff are asked to wear an orange shirt or accessory. Unity Day is an anti-bullying awareness day, “Together Against Bullying, United For Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion.” Dress code for students and staff must be followed for all who are participating. Students not participating must wear school uniforms. No jeans permitted.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

News

Passaic Council Slashes Cost Of Parking Permits PASSAIC, N.J. – The City of Passaic slashed the cost of parking permits for Main Street employees, encouraging them to pay for parking upfront rather than risk fines for forgetting to pump quarters into the meters all day, northjersey.com reports. Meters cost 25 cents for 20 minutes, and the city offers few unmetered parking options, according to the article. Permits originally went unsold at $2,360 annually, but are now priced at $125 per quarter, the story said. See northjersey.com for the full story.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Events

Teaneck Library Will Buzz With Eco-Music Esemble The Englewinds TEANECK, N.J. -- The Friends of the Teaneck Library presents Englewinds at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Teaneck Library, 840 Teaneck Road. Seating for the free event begins at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the performers will follow the program. This is the first concert of this season's "Music on a Sunday Afternoon" series. The Englewinds will perform “Bees, Please,” with Rimsky Korsakoff’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Chopin’s “The Bees” (with jazz arrangement by the ensemble’s pianist, Tomoko Ohno) a new composition by Davol, Etude in D minor, “The Bee,” and…

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Sports

Tenafly Athletic Super Explains New Football Conference TENAFLY, N.J. – Football now has its own conference in North Jersey, breaking away from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association in order to address scheduling and other issues, northjersey.com reports. The article says Tenafly High School Supervisor of Athletics, Health and Physical Education Daniel Kilday recently met with the Board of Education, the athletic department and the community to discussion the new North Jersey Super Football Conference. Balanced competition in order for safer play is one area still not fully worked out. For the full story see northjersey.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

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