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Police & Fire

Upper Saddle River Fire Department Investigates Car Dealership Alarm SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – The Upper Saddle River Fire Department responded to a Nissan dealership on Route 17 for a fire alarm activation Tuesday morning. Chief Erik Vierheilig, Engine 1232 and Engine 1231 responded. Upon investigation, crews found the alarm was set off due to a pull station activation. The alarm was reset, and all units returned.

by Nicole Briggs

04/05/2016

Obituaries

Antonio Casasanta, 90, Pleasantville Resident PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Antonio "Tony" Casasanta, a longtime resident of Pleasantville, died Tuesday, March 29 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 90. He enjoyed traveling to Florida and spending time with all of his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Luisa; children, Vincent (Sherrie) and Mary; grandchildren, Reid, Steven, Nicole and Rachael; special relatives, Riccardo Colella and family; and his siblings, Egidio, Almerinda and Robert. He was predeceased by a brother, Angelo. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Beecher Flooks…

by Nicole Briggs

04/05/2016

Politics

Dru Georgiadis Announces Bid For State House District 132 In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield’s 9th District RTM Representative Dru Georgiadis will run for the Connecticut state House of Representatives in Fairfield’s 132nd District. “I am running for State Representative in Fairfield because I genuinely care about people and finding real solutions to the problems facing our families,” said Georgiadis, a Democrat. “As a community leader and mother of triplets, I have learned that only through hard work, advocacy and commitment can we make real change. Connecticut has some immense challenges to overcome in the years ahead. In my years as a community volun…

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04/05/2016

Schools

Greenwich Students Honored As Finalists At Science Fair GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich-area students Andrew Mellert and William Gorman were honored as finalists for their project, “Soil Remediation – Removing Contaminants by Means of Thermal Desorption,” at the 68th annual Science and Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University Saturday, March 19. eesmarts™, an Energize CT program administered by Eversource and The United Illuminating Company, sponsored the special award categories of alternative/renewable energy for middle and high school students, future sustainability for high school students and sustainable resources and practices for middle sch…

by Nicole Briggs

04/05/2016

Events

Peace Drums Steel Band Comes To Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Peacemaking through music is the essence of the Peace Drums Steel Band, who will make a stop in Mount Kisco Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at Bet Torah Synagogue. The project was created as a conflict-resolution initiative involving Jewish, Christian and Muslim children in the Galilee region of Israel performing together. The band was founded by Delaware Churches for Middle East Peace and created by Philadelphia percussionist Harvey Price. Price, the University of Delaware associate professor of percussion, had the idea years ago to form a steel band of Jewish and Ara…

by Nicole Briggs

04/04/2016

News

Glen Rock Police Provide Route 216, Narrow Gauge Road Closure Updates GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Police Department reminds drivers that Sticks Road/Route 216 at Narrow Gauge Road will be closed Monday, April 11 through Monday, Dec. 5 for bridge repairs. Drivers should follow the detour signs posted, which will follow Baltimore Street onto Pleasant Valley Road, then onto Fissels Church Road back to Route 216. All questions should be directed to Shrewsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania at 717-235-3011.

by Nicole Briggs

04/04/2016

News

Waldwick Launches New Borough Website WALDWICK, N.J. -- The Borough of Waldwick has launched a new website designed to communicate better with the community. The site includes complete information on services and programs offered in Waldwick and updates on upcoming events, news and current activities. Click here to view the new website and spring updates.

by Nicole Briggs

04/04/2016

Schools

Hackensack School District Names Teachers Of The Year HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Hackensack School District has named seven teachers as the 2015-16 Teachers of the Year. The following teachers have been honored for their dedication to their students: Hackensack High School - Johanna Espinal Middle School - Maureen Carroll Fanny M. Hillers Elementary School - Dina Hereema Fairmount Elementary School - Mindy Patrisso Jackson Ave - Albania Mejia Nellie K. Parker Elementary School - Cheryl Parisi Early Childhood Development Center - Bridget James

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04/04/2016

Schools

Wallington School District Names Teachers Of The Year WALLINGTON, N.J. – The Wallington School District has named three teachers as the 2015-16 Teachers of the Year. Kathy Colton of Jefferson Elementary School, Nicole Cocchiola of Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School and Lori Kinney of Wallington High School have been honored for their dedication to their students.

by Nicole Briggs

04/04/2016

Politics

Stamford Mayor Martin Puts His Cap On To Root For Red Sox STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford Mayor David Martin is wearing his Red Sox cap Monday in honor of Caps On, a tradition for opening day of the Major League Baseball season. Mayors around the country are wearing their favorite baseball caps to show support for the game of baseball and for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Play Ball initiative, which aims to reach kids who don’t often get to play baseball. Fans everywhere are encouraged to show their team pride by wearing their baseball cap on opening day. Stamford residents can participate by taking a photo of themselves in their favorite baseball cap…

by Nicole Briggs

04/04/2016

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