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Who Knew Santa Was Hackensack Boy Scout? Meet Him At Pancake Breakfast Who Knew Santa Was Hackensack Boy Scout? Meet Him At Pancake Breakfast
Who Knew Santa Was Hackensack Boy Scout? Meet Him At Pancake Breakfast GARFIELD, N.J. -- Saturday's Breakfast With Santa at Bergen-ASCS High School (formerly Holy Trinity) is a treat for kids. The tradition is a holiday hallmark of the 100-year-old Boys Scout Troop 5 in Hackensack. The pancake breakfast with its special guest is also a chance for community residents to purchase their holiday wreath and say hello to members of Troop 5. It is the oldest, continuously sponsored Catholic Boy Scout troop in New Jersey, according to Scoutmaster Jean-Pierre Mascetti. The 100th anniversary was in 2015. The Boys Scouts will sell wreaths at the breakfast, which is fro…
Hackensack Teacher Named NCJW Volunteer Of The Month Hackensack Teacher Named NCJW Volunteer Of The Month
Hackensack Teacher Named Ncjw Volunteer Of The Month BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A Hackensack educator was honored for her work with kids that have been abused, among volunteer pursuits. Ellen Ptalis received the November 2016 Volunteer of the Month Award from the National Council of Jewish WomenBergen County Section. She was selected for her devotion to volunteering for the NCJW BCS and for programs they sponsor, said the announcement.  At Youth Consultation Services Holley Center, a residential treatment facility for emotionally and/or physically abused children in crisis, Ptalis co-chairs NCJW’s after-school arts and crafts program.  At Bergen …
Explore Harriman: There's Plenty To Do In Local Trail Towns Explore Harriman: There's Plenty To Do In Local Trail Towns
Explore Harriman: There's Plenty To Do In Local Trail Towns SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- An Facebook page is now live that highlights the lower portion of  Harriman State Park. It details hiking, biking trails, climbing areas, and places to kayak. "We'll do our best to keep you informed of news and adventure stories pertaining to activities in the park," the post says. It will be where visitors can find information on events and happenings at the park, including places to stay, eat, and find entertainment in the trail towns of Suffern, Hillburn, Sloatsburg and Tuxedo.  In addition, the resources will post information on places to find yoga, massa…
Darien Arts Center Receives Grant  For Program For Those With Disabilities Darien Arts Center Receives Grant  For Program For Those With Disabilities
Darien Arts Center Receives Grant For Program For Those With Disabilities DARIEN, Conn. -- A Darien Arts Center dance program for kids and adults with disabilities has received a Community Fund of Darien grant. The creative movement class called "Danceabilities" was started in 2009 by DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos and instructor Marie Maccarone. The program presently has 17 students. In addition to Gombos and Maccarone, Elizabeth Hall and Jordan Cassetta currently teach Danceabilities classes with volunteer assistants at the DAC Weatherstone Studio and the Andrew Shaw Scout Cabin in Darien.  These classes provide a supportive learning environment in…
Happy Birthday To Teaneck NFL Star Jim Finn Happy Birthday To Teaneck NFL Star Jim Finn
Happy Birthday To Teaneck NFL Star Jim Finn TEANECK, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to James Finn Jr. The NFL fullback, who was born in Teaneck, turns 40 on Friday. Finn was born on Dec. 9, 1976 in Teaneck and grew up in Fair Lawn. He attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell where he starred in both football and wrestling. An All-State pick in both sports, he was the 189-pound class state champion and posted a 33-2 record as a senior. Because no Division I-A recruiters were seeking him, Finn sought a Division I-AA program and committed with the University of Pennsylvania. Finn was a four-year letterman while playing college football…
Neighbors Link Wins Award For Nonprofit Excellence Neighbors Link Wins Award For Nonprofit Excellence
Neighbors Link Wins Award For Nonprofit Excellence MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco has received a 2016 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Award. The winners, which also include the Jewish Board for Family and Children's Services in Manhattan and Per Scholas in Brooklyn, were announced by the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York on Dec. 2 at the New York Academy of Medicine. The recognition looks at eight key areas, and winners are typically organizations with management practices in a majority of these areas, according to the announcement. The awards are designed to identify and promote excellent manag…
Man In Wheelchair Who Robbed Stamford Jewelry Store Gets 6 Years In Prison Man In Wheelchair Who Robbed Stamford Jewelry Store Gets 6 Years In Prison
Man In Wheelchair Who Robbed Stamford Jewelry Store Gets 6 Years In Prison STAMFORD, Conn. — The Waterbury man who rolled into a jewelry store at the Stamford Town Center in a wheelchair then got up and ran out with a $37,000 Rolex Daytona watch was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison, according to the Stamford Advocate. Larry Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in September to first-degree robbery, assault and larceny in the Aug. 2, 2014, robbery at the the Sidney Thomas jewelry store on the fifth floor, the Advocate said. Johnson, who has a long criminal record, sprayed mace on an employee and a security guard, whom he also knocked to the ground, the Advocate sai…
Crooner Brings Holiday Concert To Paramount Stage For City's Fourth Of July Crooner Brings Holiday Concert To Paramount Stage For City's Fourth Of July
Crooner Brings Holiday Concert To Paramount Stage For City's Fourth Of July PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A holiday concert to benefit the city's Fourth of July festivities is Saturday, Dec 10 at the Paramount Hudson Valley. Doug Ferony,  The Four Aces and comedian Dale Grand will perform, among special guests. Ferony and his 17-piece orchestra will perform Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs, including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “That’s Amore,” and “New York, New York,” and holiday classics. Ferony has performed in concert halls, casinos, and cruise ships. He has also appeared in films like "Goodfellas" and "Spider Man II" and on television in "L…
Happy Birthday To Amenia's Michael Cole Happy Birthday To Amenia's Michael Cole
Happy Birthday To Amenia's Michael Cole AMENIA, N.Y. --  Happy Birthday to Amenia's Michael Cole.Cole, who has a home in Amenia, turns 47 on Thursday. Michael Sean Coulthard, wrestling commentator, show host, voice actor and former journalist, whose ring name is Michael Cole, was born Dec. 8, 1968 in Syracuse, N.Y. He is signed to WWE where he serves as the play-by-play commentator on Raw and Raw pay-per-view events. Coulthard began his career in the media as a journalist, working for CBS Radio. His first high-profile assignment was to cover the failed 1988 US presidential campaign of Democratic Party nominee Michael Dukakis In…
Haworth School Hires Social Worker For Kids With Special Needs Haworth School Hires Social Worker For Kids With Special Needs
Haworth School Hires Social Worker For Kids With Special Needs HAWORTH, N.J. -- Caitlin McAloon has joined the Bergen Center For Child Development as School Social Worker. She will coordinate meetings and communication with school districts and parents in order to streamline student individualized education programs. The center serves students with disabilities. McAloon will also serve as a resource for parents and students, as well as lead weekly social skills groups for all the students. “We are thrilled to have found Caitlin who is undoubtedly committed and qualified to help our students thrive," said Susan Raymond, M.Ed, School Principal. …
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