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Mary K. Miraglia

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Events

Elmwood Park's Centennial Team Wants YOU To Model ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- If you or someone you know would like to model, the Elmwood Park Centennial Committee is looking for men, women and children -- all ages and sizes -- to wear clothing from various historical times during a spring fashion show. Or if you have vintage clothes from the period 1916 (Edwardian style) through today that they can lend the committee for the show, they'd like to talk with you. CONTACT: Maria Nahorniak, fundraising chairman, at (201) 791-4828 or mnmomx4@yahoo.com. MORE INFO: CLICK HERE

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/27/2015

News

Rutherford Drug Prevention Coalition Expanding RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Community Prevention Coalition is reaching out to the community for new members. The coalition will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Tamblyn Field Civic Center, and invites anyone interested in addressing drug addiction problems on a local level to attend. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will show how you can get involved in creating a safer, healthier, drug-free community. The Rutherford Community Prevention Coalition (RCPC) is a group of professionals, volunteers, and youth working to reduce substance use in town. RCPC, which began in 2013, is part of the federal …

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/27/2015

News

Could Court Tax Ruling Affect HackensackUMC? HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack, Englewood, Teaneck and Ridgewood are examining their options to collect taxes from non-profit hospitals following a landmark decision by state courts to apply property tax to Morristown Medical Center, Njspotlight.com reports. Those getting a closer look could include Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack and Westwood, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center and The Valley Hospital, the report says. The hospitals and their advocates are lobbying the Legislature to enact laws protecting them from taxes, Njspotlight.com repo…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/27/2015

Events

Leonia, Palisades Park, Edgewater Rotary Hosts India Eye Doctor PALISADES PARK, N.J. – The Rotary Club of The Palisades will welcome the Sankara Eye Institute at their Friday, Dec 4 breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. R. V. Ramani, M.D. will talk to the Rotary about the work and mission of Sankara Eye Institute, which is a major force for eye health in India, founded in the early 1970’s, and completes 500 free eye operations daily. Sankara Eye Institute has provided over a million eye operations, free of charge, to the people of India, where it is a major resource with a reputation for delivering excellent care. Dr. Ramani is one of the directors of the ins…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/27/2015

Neighbors

ArtsBergen Launches New Logo ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative is sporting a new look. The Englewood-based nonprofit selected a new logo designed by creative director Ryan Huban. Huban is engagement director with Words and Pictures Creative Service, an award-winning marketing agency based in Park Ridge. The new logo is an important component of ArtsBergen’s initiative as an emerging arts alliance for the county. Huban, who lives in Hackensack and is from Leonia, will receive recognition, design credit and a $500 honorarium. The new logo was selected for Ar…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/26/2015

Events

Video: Fort Lee Re-Enactors Salute French Allies FORT LEE, N.J. -- The annual “Retreat to Victory” was enacted Sunday at Fort Lee Historic Park, but with a very appropriate twist: a show of solidarity with France.Participants hoisted a French flag along with the Stars and Stripes, and played the French national anthem. Along with celebrating Washington’s strategic retreat -- “which saved the Revolution” -- participants wanted to show their empathy and support for France, said Tom Meyers, director of Fort Lee Cultural and Heritage Affairs.He called France "our first ally, and the nation that secured our victory against the British.&quo…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/25/2015

Events

Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke Held At Griffins In Cresskill CRESSKILL, N.J. -- If you like karaoke, Griffins Restaurant in Cresskill wants to to join them Wednesday, Nov. 25 for a pre-Thanksgiving songfest. Come to the restaurant Wednesday at 9 p.m., find a favorite song and sing into the mic. For more fun, bring friends along and have a karaoke sing-off. Griffins is at 44 E. Madison Ave. More info: CLICK HERE.

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/25/2015

Business

Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Are Higher Than Ever Turkey prices this year are the highest ever -- but even so, they are lower than industry experts predicted, according to industry site Marketwatch.com. The average price of a 16-lb. turkey this year will be about $23.04 -- a little less than $2 more than last year’s price of $21.65, an informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation says. Avian flu was expected to drive up costs -- and it did, but not as much as expected, Marketwatch.com said. Turkey production was down only slightly. Through November, turkey producers will supply 5.57 billion pounds, or less than 20 billion pounds …

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/24/2015

Neighbors

Garfield Prevention Coalition Works Toward Healthier Community GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Prevention Coalition continues seeking volunteers dedicated to working together to fight addiction. The organization’s next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 10. The coalition grew out of Garfield EPIC (Empower Peers & Inspire Change), a youth coalition that originally focused on underage drinking. Over time, needs determined that other addictions needed to be addressed: marijuana, tobacco, alcohol. Members decided a stronger community effort WAS NEEDED, though. Working with the Bergen County Prevention Coalition, Garfield EPIC Youth Coalition became the Garfie…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/24/2015

News

Lyndhurst Offering Credit Course In Project Management LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A basic course in Project Management which provides credit toward certification is being offered at the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad building on Saturday, Dec. 5. Any time a task requires two or more people, project management skills come into play. The degree of success depends on how well any project is managed. Project management helps organizations achieve their objectives on time, within budget and within scope. It's a discipline that's growing in interest. The class being offered will help attendees understand the basics of Project Management, and possibly begi…

by Mary K. Miraglia

11/24/2015

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