AIA-NJ Sponsors Event for Architecture Students and Interns

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 07:39 PM EDT

Program Will Examine Requirements for Licensure in New Jersey

Architecture students and intern architects from throughout the State of New Jersey are invited to participate in a seminar on the Intern Development Program (IDP) and the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) to be held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) School of Architecture in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 3.

Zapi-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zapi-A-Dee-A … Zap, Zap, Zap Those Germs Away!

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 06:27 PM EDT

Za-Za HR

Zapi & NEW Zapi POP Toothbrush Sanitizers are the Ultimate Gift of Health for the Holidays

Last holiday season, VIOlight’s adorable egg shaped Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer proved that good oral hygiene doesn’t need to be boring as it rocked, bobbed and wobbled its way onto nearly everyone’s list of hot holiday gifts! As savvy consumers become more knowledgeable about hygiene and germs, toothbrush sanitizers are becoming the must-have item in bathrooms everywhere.

Bergen County Kicks Off Halloween Safety Initiative

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 06:22 PM EDT

More than 70,000 glow sticks being given to Bergen County Students

Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and Bergen County Freeholders Julie O’Brien and Vernon Walton visited the Ridge Ranch Elementary School in Paramus to hand deliver glow sticks to students as part of an annual program.

Maestro Dworkin Brings Music, Movement To Heritage Pointe Of Teaneck

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 06:20 PM EDT

World Renowned Conductor Leads Residents, Guests in Invigorating Conductorcise® Class

Heritage Pointe of Teaneck recently hosted a Conductorcise® class led by the creator of the program, World Renowned Maestro David Dworkin (at front). A long-time conductor, Dworkin retired from the music scene and now spends his days traveling around the world, leading groups in the alternative exercise class.

Learn the Truth at Seventeen with Janis Ian at Bergen Community College, Nov. 19

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 06:16 PM EDT

Janis Ian

Still carrying the banner for those who “learned the truth at seventeen,” Janis Ian remains an international sensation. Her famous melody “At Seventeen” about adolescent cruelty received five Grammy nominations in 1975 – the most any solo female artist had ever received. Ian visits Bergen Community College on Thursday, November 19, 2009 for a 7:30 p.m. performance in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre, located at 400 Paramus Road, Paramus. Tickets are $28 for adults and $26 for students, children (17 and under) and senior citizens (65 and over).

NAI Hanson Completets 1,174 SF Retail Lease Agreement with Dina's Bagels in Nutley, NJ

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 06:13 PM EDT

NAI James E. Hanson, a leading New Jersey-based commercial real estate firm, recently completed a 1,147-square-foot long-term retail lease agreement on behalf of Dina's Bagels at 154 Washington Ave in Nutley, New Jersey. NAI Hanson's Michael Jamgotchian, sales associate, represented the landlord, Felicia Stafford of G&F Realty.

Turn Stair Landing into a Cozy Sitting Room or Library

By Rose Bennett Gilbert Friday, October 23 2009 @ 12:34 PM EDT

Q: What should I do with the large landing at the top of the stairs in our condo? I thought of putting in a sleeper sofa and making it a guest "room," but it's in the middle of all the upstairs hallway traffic.

A: Good catch: Guests should neither be seen nor heard from till the host has a chance to slip down for that first cup of coffee. Besides, as a guest, I'd sure hate to have to sleep in the midst of the morning traffic in anyone's household, including my own.

Bob’s Discount Furniture's Celebrate The Arts Contest Awards $35,000 In Cultural Grants

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, October 23 2009 @ 10:37 AM EDT

Seven schools in seven states win money for cultural arts programming

(Manchester, CT) September 21, 2009 – Bob's Discount Furniture, through its Bob’s Outreach program, announced today the winners of its annual Celebrate the Arts contest. In an effort to support and maintain dance, music and the arts in schools this year, Bob's Outreach is awarding $35,000 in cultural grants to deserving schools throughout the Northeast.

Waiting For Columbus By Thomas Trofimuk

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 08:13 PM EDT

This is one of those books that takes awhile to get into. Waiting For Columbus may start out slowly, but Trofimuk proves to be a masterful author as he slowly brings the reader into the plot. By the time the ending comes, the reader is eagerly awaiting it. The suspense keeps the interest, although the ending is, in my estimation, a bit of a letdown. Chess and wine play an important segment appearing quite often in the encounters and meetings.

Bob Malgieri Of Borst Landscape And Design Reveals Green Thumb Secrets In Program On Organics

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 04:34 PM EDT

Bob Malgieri

Natural Approach to Lawn and Tree Care is Focus of Presentation by Borst’s Tree & Shrub Manager

Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale, a leader in the field of organic lawn care, has been busy educating Bergen County homeowners in how to apply “green” techniques to their lawn care. Bob Malgieri, Borst’s tree and shrub division manager, recently shared some of these tips during an interactive presentation on organics at the Montvale Public Library.

Bergen Community College Foundation Hosts 25th Annual Medallion Awards

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 04:30 PM EDT

Daniel M. Foley

The Bergen Community College Foundation will honor Daniel M. Foley, of Mahwah, Senior Managing Director of Studley Commercial Real Estate Advisors and member of the College’s Foundation Board of Directors, with the 2009 Medallion Award of Merit for Corporate Responsibility at the 25th Annual Medallion Awards Dinner on November 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton in Woodcliff Lake. The evening’s activities will include an awards dinner, silent auction and 50/50 raffle to help raise funds to support scholarships and educational programs for Bergen Community College students.

Legendary Superstars - The O’Jays

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 03:15 PM EDT

The O’Jays

Perform Chart-Topping Hits – From “Love Train” to “Used to Be My Girl” At bergenPAC - Friday November 27th- 8:00 PM

With over 60 albums, 24 Top-10 smash-hits and 59 chart-topping singles, 2005 Hall of Fame inductees The O’Jays, continue to deliver dynamic performances after decades of stardom. Experience the Olympian vocals and 70’s soul when the unstoppable O’Jays take the stage at bergenPAC on Friday, November 27th at 8 p.m.

Whitman Professional Receives Approval For Temporary Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) License

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 03:10 PM EDT

Dr. Ira Whitman

New Jersey's Leading Environmental and Engineering Management Firm is Strategically Positioned to Assist in State's Remediation Backlog

Whitman, New Jersey's leading environmental and engineering management firm, has announced that Dr. Ira Whitman, P.E., has received one of the first notifications of approval for his temporary Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) license.

The Giants Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Children’s Aid and Family Services

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 03:06 PM EDT

The Giants Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to Children’s Aid and Family Services. This grant will be used for tutoring and academic enrichment activities for foster children, who often have a history of six to 10 different school placements by the time they enter the agency’s care. As a result, the vast majority are more than two years below grade level and in critical need of individual educational support.

Fifth Annual Million Dollar Golf Classic Raises More Than $185,000 to Fight Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 03:01 PM EDT

Proceeds to Support Medical Research for Sudden Death in Infants and Children

The Ryan Wolfe Kossar (RWK) Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated to preventing unexpected infant and childhood fatalities, today announced that its fifth annual “Million Dollar Golf Classic” generated more than $185,000 in support of medical research to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Experience the Magical Sounds of the Taikoza drum group at Bergen, 11/13

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 02:54 PM EDT

Taikoza

Internationally acclaimed Taikoza, a Japanese music and dance group, will perform at Bergen Community College on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for students and children (17 and under) and senior citizens (65 and over). Since 1995, the Taikoza drum group has dazzled audiences worldwide with their colorful dances and soulful melodies.

Free Concert of Beethoven Sonatas

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 02:42 PM EDT

Miss Hyun-Mi Chung

On Thursday, October 29th at 3:30 PM, a Piano Concert of Beethoven Sonatas will be given by Miss Hyun-Mi Chung at the Atrium, a residence of the Allendale Community for Mature Living. Miss Chung was born in Korea and began piano lessons at the age of four. She has won many distinguished awards and earned both her Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the Juilliard School of Music.

Insights into Business Development Through Social Media Draw Area’s Top Legal Professionals to Alfred Sanzari Enterprises’ Court

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 02:39 PM EDT

Oct. 16 “Social Media & The Legal Community” Seminar Offers Discussion of Today’s Cutting-Edge Marketing Approaches for Law Firms

With an eye toward learning best practices for navigating today’s complex and ever-changing landscape of social media platforms, several of the region’s most prominent lawyers met at Court Plaza in Hackensack on Oct. 16 for “Social Media & The Legal Community”, featuring a panel comprised of leading law professionals and media gurus discussing practical approaches to leveraging social media for brand promotion and business development.

Lectures, Telescope Viewings at Bergen Community College Put Universe in Focus

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 02:35 PM EDT

This fall, Bergen Community College is your gateway to the stars.

In celebration of the “International Year of Astronomy 2009,” Bergen will hold a series of events designed to give students, teachers and the public a closer look at the universe. The events include two lectures by renowned astronomers, a citizen’s meeting on global warming and telescope observations in the College’s Emil Buehler Trust Observatory.

Urban Community and Amenities Entice First-Time Buyers to Purchase at The Peninsula at City Place in Edgewater, N.J.

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 02:32 PM EDT

Peninsula At City Place

- First Time Buyers Attracted to The Peninsula's All-Inclusive Community -

The Peninsula at City Place, Edgewater's premier waterfront residential development overlooking Manhattan and the Hudson River, has seen a tremendous amount of sales from first-time homebuyers. Over the past three months, more than 60% of all contracts signed have been from first-time homebuyers.