By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, September 04 2008, 07:41 PM EDT Views: 88
At a special party hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, Mayor Tedesco thanked all the sponsors and workers who helped make the 4th of July weekend a memorable celebration. Rich Haviland, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott on Route 7 North put on a lavish buffet featuring a large shrimp cocktail, cold cuts, corn, BBQ chicken and a super delicious steak. Ironically, this in-house cooking was done by their chief engineer who has earned the sobriquet Chef Chief Marcus. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Sunday, September 07 2008, 08:50 PM EDT Views: 15
The sun was shining on Joey Rizzolo as he began the festivities for the 2nd Freedom Walk held at Bergen Community College. He must be doing something right because Hurricane Hanna rushed through the day before, flooding some areas, but disappeared in time for the Freedom Walk. read more
By Sally Ditton Sunday, September 07 2008, 08:09 PM EDT Views: 4
THE MASTER GARDENERS OF BERGEN COUNTY Present “Caring for your Trees” with Bartlett Tree Experts
Local arborists Patrick Burke and Robert Lindsay, from Bartlett Tree Experts in Waldwick, NJ will be the guest speakers at the next Master Gardener meeting. read more
By Amy Winter Saturday, September 06 2008, 05:01 AM EDT Views: 51
Online job sites shouldn't be the only tools used during the job search process. As the economic downturn decreases the number of positions, many job candidates will turn to the Internet as their solution to unemployment. The large number of online job sites can have some advantages, but the Web eliminates in-person interviews, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., an outplacement agency. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 03:53 PM EDT Views: 78
The meeting on September 2nd at the IBEW Local 164 Training Center was action packed. President Anthony Iacono discussed our upcoming picnic on Saturday, September 20 at the IBEW grounds., The Vocational Assembly on October 6th, our International Indian Dinner on October 23rd and our visit to Paramus Rotary on the 9th of October as well as the District Community Service river cleanup on October 4th. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 02:48 PM EDT Views: 437
Having recently undergone a valve replacement and triple bypass, I was finally allowed to come home from The Chateau in Rochelle Park where I was undergoing rehab. During the discharge procedure, I was asked if I wanted to try their Aquatic rehab program. Assured that Medicare covered it, I agreed to something I knew nothing about. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 01:07 PM EDT Views: 52
Showing the ardent passion of a musician, this book traces the life of Natasha Darsky through flashbacks. Tasha hails from an artistic family, learns to play the violin at an early age. By age ten, she is winning so many contests that her father insists she concentrate on the violin and receive home school tutoring. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 11:31 AM EDT Views: 66
Senior Olympics
The Allendale Community Brings Home a Gold and a Silver Medal From The Assisted Living Senior Olympics
Taking a cue from prominent Olympians like swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Shawn Johnson, The Allendale Community for Mature Living has captured a gold and a silver medal while competing in the recent Assisted Living Senior Olympics. The program was hosted over the course of three days by The Allendale Community in cooperation with the Plaza at Mill Pond in Park Ridge and the Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 11:26 AM EDT Views: 73
Hi!!!!!
I hope you're enjoying what is left of your summer! It's gone by so quickly! We still have a few days to savor the moment! Enjoy it while you can as the winter and our great Spring Fashion Fling will be here before you know it (April 27th, 2009)!!! read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 11:03 AM EDT Views: 72
Jeffrey Dunne and Todd Newman of CB Richard Ellis’ New York Institutional Group represented Aviation Tower LLC in the sale of Aviation Plaza for $92.35 million and procured the buyer, Long Island-based Milbrook Properties, who purchased the Property as part of a 1031 exchange requirement. In conjunction with Jim Gunning of CBRE Melody, the team also procured the financing with Principal Real Estate Investors for Milbrook. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 11:01 AM EDT Views: 74
— 10 New Contacts Signed in Last 25 Days Alone —
Since opening for sales, Canco Lofts has been bucking real estate trends by offering buyers a luxurious lifestyle that no other Gold Coast community can: authentic loft residences in a well-known landmark building with 10,000 square feet of contiguous amenities. Now, Coalco New York, developer of the iconic condominium conversion, has announced that 85 percent of the first 100 authentic loft residences in Phase I of construction are sold. Sales were particularly brisk during the summer months, with 10 contracts signed in the last 25 days alone. read more
By Post Friday, September 05 2008, 07:12 AM EDT Views: 63
Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivor Kris Carr, author of “Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips” and “Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebellion and Fire for Your Healing Journey,” will be speaking at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) about cancer survivorship. This unique lecture, sponsored by the John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC, in partnership with the Friends’ Health Connection (FHC), will be held on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m., in the medical center’s Hekemian Conference Center. read more
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, September 05 2008, 07:00 AM EDT Views: 63
Ticket 2 Ride
Saturday Evening, October 11, 2008, 8:00pm
The Program & Events Committee of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel is thrilled to present a concert with “Ticket 2 Ride: Beatles & Beyond” on Saturday evening, October 11, 2008 at 8:00pm at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center, 10-10 Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn. read more
By Shawn Dell Joyce Friday, September 05 2008, 05:49 AM EDT Views: 80
Recent salmonella scares have many people wondering how safe their food system really is. Tomatoes, finally vindicated after the spring salmonella scare, have been replaced on the notorious list by hot peppers.
Commercially grown produce passes through many hands on its 1,500-mile journey from grower to grocer. How many of those hands were washed? How was that food grown? read more
By Post Thursday, September 04 2008, 10:45 PM EDT Views: 73
Bergen County Sheriff Leo McGuire, along with members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Unit, including Sergeant John C. Calabrese, Officer Lauren Barbosa, and Officer Aimee Mehnert, entertained patients at The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) and distributed stuffed toys and coloring books with crayons. Pictured: Jeremy Schwartz of Fair Lawn, 10, a patient at the children’s hospital, learns about handcuffs from Bergen County Sheriff Leo McGuire.