U.S. Representative Gains Insight into Needs and Challenges of Today’s Operators

 – U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett (left), who represents New Jersey’s 5th District, recently toured ShopRite of Ramsey to gain insight into the needs and challenges of today’s supermarket operators. Lawrence Inserra, Jr. (right), president and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets, which owns the Ramsey store, provided in-depth perspective regarding technical operations, such as refrigeration and energy-efficient systems, as well as stocking and displaying product selections that meet the diverse nutritional and health needs of its customer base. 

Emphasis on training, physical therapy, clinics

HARRISON, NJ (July 29, 2014) -- Emphasizing the safety of young athletes, the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer has established a multi-tiered partnership agreement with New York Metropolitan-based SportsCare Institute.

The Borough of Paramus and the Board of Education SnapSports, in concert with Superior Play Systems, have recently completed a volleyball and tennis court at East Brook Middle School, with the great team at the Borough of Paramus’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works Department.

Mayor LaBarbiera stated that “with the cooperation of the Board of Education, we have taken a set of turf tennis courts, and turned them into a state of the art multi-use facility for the promotion of health and wellness throughout the community”.

Utilizing SnapSports’ patented BounceBack technology, the Borough’s system is safer and more efficient than traditional courts and now has the ability to accommodate multiple activities resulting in an investment that can be enjoyed by more of Paramus’s residents regardless of age or skill level.

Manasquan, NJ - Like an incoming tide, excitement is running strong for the 6th Annual Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo (JSBSE) set to take place at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, September 19-21, 2014. Organized by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), this popular family event offers an outstanding array of boats and marine accessories hosted by the state's top marine retailers.

HUNTER DOUGLAS ONLINE EDUCATION COURSE WINS A PRESTIGIOUS TELLY AWARD

PEARL RIVER, N.Y., July 28, 2014 – Window fashions leader Hunter Douglas has won a prestigious Telly Award for its online education course for dealers titled “The Adventures of Small Business Marketing.”

Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino today announced the arrest of Devin Hobson (DOB: 07/23/1984), on Sunday, July 27th, 2014. 

 

At approximately 5:30 a.m., Officer Matthew DeBonis observed a red Toyota make a left turn from Passaic Street onto Linden Street in Hackensack.  Officer DeBonis noticed the driver make this turn at a high rate of speed, causing the tires to screech and the vehicle to drift, almost striking the curb. 

– Ultra-Luxury Manor Homes Sold Out in Six Months, Totaling $115M in Base Sales–

 Woodmont Properties, one of New Jersey’s foremost developers of luxury residential communities, today announced that its Saddle River Grand ultra-luxury community has received a gold achievement in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 50+ Housing awards.

October trade show for restaurant, retail and foodservice buyers to feature Martha Stewart, Chef Mauro Castano, Mixologist Christopher James, and hundreds of exhibitors with buying specials and new products.

(Tri-State Food Expo, produced in partnership with the New Jersey Restaurant Association, serves restaurant, retail and foodservice buyers and professionals across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and beyond, will take place Monday, October 27 & Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadows in Secaucus, NJ.  The trade event, now in its second year, will host hundreds of exhibiting companies featuring new products, services and innovative ideas for the region’s burgeoning food industry, and is expected to attract nearly 3,000 qualified food industry trade buyers. 

American Family Association Says Intolerant ‘Progressive’ Community is Preaching Tolerance Again—As Long As All Are in Line with Their Agenda

Former Super Bowl-winning coach and current NBC football analyst Tony Dungy became the latest target for the “Thought Police” last week, when he said he wouldn’t have drafted openly gay player Michael Sam because of the distractions it would cause for the team.

MaxLite has launched a new line of ENERGY STAR-certified LED Architectural Recessed Downlights for new construction applications that require superior lighting performance, flexible installation options and an extended, maintenance-free lifetime. An energy-efficient alternative to HID, fluorescent and traditional incandescent fixtures, the downlights come in a variety of aperture sizes, color temperatures and wattages. They install like a traditional recessed fixture and are supplied with a quick connect LED module, which simplifies the electrical installation after the ceiling is finished. The architectural fixtures provide up to a five-inch vertical adjustment.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a member of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, joined with other Members of Congress this week to introduce the Ukraine Security Assistance Act of 2014 (H.R. 5190), legislation to authorize the President to work with the Government of Ukraine to assess that country’s military, intelligence, and security needs and provide adequate and necessary assistance to protect Ukrainian democracy and sovereignty.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- 25 July 2014 --AccuWeather reports  an Air Algerie flight carrying 116 people disappeared from radar as it traveled from Burkina Faso to the Algerian capital, The Associated Press reported, as storms pushed south of the area of lost contact.

There were no survivors, French President Francois Hollande said.

Mayor and Council Meeting 07-23-14 Changed from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening for the summer months, the members of the Council were available to visit the Terrific Tuesdays at the Paramus Bandshell. This led to a more relaxed atmosphere and an interesting public meeting. Veterans were hailed as great reminders of the people who have served our country in the armed forces. Veteran Officer Sam Casiello was lauded for his selection of military equipment and personnel who took part in the 4th of July Parade.

Fans Invited to Submit Their Own Creations; Winning burger to be featured on Zinburger’s menu for one week

 The Big Blue Burger, Jet Fuel Burger and the El Diablo Burger are just a few of the one-of-a-kind “Burger of the Week” previously featured on the Zinburger menu.  Now, the upscale gourmet burger concept is inviting burger fans to submit their own burger creations via Zinburger’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ZinburgerEast) through August 12.  

Employees from Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company, teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County (Habitat Bergen) to volunteer in Little Ferry, NJ for their U.S. company-wide volunteer day “Community Action Day” where employees across 14 sites logged more than 8,000 hours of volunteering.

Unilever’s nine eager employees worked on sites in Little Ferry as part of Habitat Bergen’s Sandy Project. The team painted in three different homes bringing them closer to completion. Homeowners were grateful for their hard-work, positivity and overall efforts.

Funds will go toward the installation of synthetic turf soccer field at East Brook Middle School

(PARAMUS) - The Borough of Paramus is proud to announce it has been awarded approximately $62,370 in grant funding, through the U.S. Soccer Foundation, which will be allocated towards the installation of a synthetic turf soccer field at the East Brook Middle School. The Borough of Paramus is one step closer to achieving its goal of adding an additional synthetic turf field to its open space inventory as a result of receiving this grant award. Officially notified in May 2014, Paramus is one of ten municipalities in the United States to receive a grant through the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s 2014 Safe Places to Play Grant Program.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- 23 July 2014 --AccuWeather reported  a plane carrying 58 people crashed in Taiwan Wednesday evening local time amid heavy rain and gusty winds from former Typhoon Matmo.

It’s your roadside assistance on the water, but most anglers know it’s more than that. “It saves you time and money,” affirms BoatUS Angler Brand Manager Steve Levi. Engine trouble. Dead batteries. Running out of gas or running aground. An “Unlimited” on water towing plan from BoatUS Towing Services handles it all. And with eight new inland locations on freshwater lakes this year, more inland anglers have access to the nation’s largest network of on water towing and assistance services with over 300 nationwide locations and 600 towing response vessels.

Molos Restaurant & Catering, a new Weehawken restaurant on the Hudson River waterfront (formerly Arthur’s Landing,) is proud to be a part of Hudson Restaurant Week. Hudson Restaurant Week is a bi-annual culinary celebration that promotes Hudson County as a premier dining destination in New Jersey. It allows diners to sample some of Hudson County’s best cuisine at special discounted prices. Molos restaurant is offering a $20 lunch special and $36 dinner special on their high-end Greek-inspired seafood dishes every Monday through Friday between July 28th - August 8th.