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Lenape Talk Hosted By Elmwood Park Centennial Committee Lenape Talk Hosted By Elmwood Park Centennial Committee
Lenape Talk Hosted By Elmwood Park Centennial Committee ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elmwood Park Centennial Committee is sponsoring a free presentation on the Lenape Indians Tuesday, Nov. 10. Anthony De Condo, author, educator and archaeological advisor for the Paterson Museum, will make a presentation that “brings history to life” by providing insight into the everyday activities of the tribe. He’ll talk about basic wigwam construction, fish trap use and artifact discoveries of these early New Jersey inhabitants. The Lenape talk will follow the committee’s regular 7 p.m. meeting, starting at approximately 7:30 - 7:45 p.m. The public is invited …

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'Look At My Face!' Mom Shouts At Garfield Child Molester Given 72 Years 'Look At My Face!' Mom Shouts At Garfield Child Molester Given 72 Years
'Look At My Face!' Mom Shouts At Garfield Child Molester Given 72 Years GARFIELD, N.J. -- "Look at me! Look at my face!" the mother of a Garfield victim shouted at a Peruvian national before a judge in Hackensack sentenced him to 72 years in prison for molesting three girls ranging in age from six to 13 -- including a pair of sisters. Chang L. Acuna must serve 10 years and two months before being eligible for parole -- minus a little over three years that he's spent behind bars so far. Superior Court Judge James J. Guida called his crimes “specific, despicable, horrendous incidents.” Mothers of the victims who testified in court on Friday alluded to …

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Ho-Ho-Kus Fitness Center Offers Family Yoga Program Ho-Ho-Kus Fitness Center Offers Family Yoga Program
Ho-Ho-Kus Fitness Center Offers Family Yoga Program HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Family yoga will be offered Sunday, Nov. 15 at Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga. Yoga instructor Nicole Fennel will lead the family group at 3:30 p.m. Children 3 and up are welcome with their parents, siblings and grandparents Yoga with your family promotes natural bonding through breathing exercises, fun partner poses, yoga games and relaxation. Space is limited to 20 participants, so preregistration is highly recommended. Fees are $20 for the first family member and $5 for each additional member. Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga is at 18 Sycamore Ave. Please call (201) 310-2166 or CLICK HERE to sign u…

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Elmwood Park Centennial Hosts Flapjack Breakfast Elmwood Park Centennial Hosts Flapjack Breakfast
Elmwood Park Centennial Hosts Flapjack Breakfast ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Centennial Committee is hosting a "Family Flapjack Breakfast" Saturday, Nov. 14. Tickets are $10 and include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverages from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 186 Passaic St., Garfield. For information or tickets, contact Carmela Cusmano at (201) 791-5931.

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Route 202 In Mahwah Remains Closed After Roadway Collapse Route 202 In Mahwah Remains Closed After Roadway Collapse
Route 202 In Mahwah Remains Closed After Roadway Collapse MAHWAH, N.J. -- The intersection of Route 202 and Franklin Turnpike at the railroad trestle in Mahwah will remain closed at least until Monday while repairs continue. A manhole-cover-sized hole opened in the road Thursday morning, authorities said. A 20-inch storm drain pipe under the roadway collapsed along with the surrounding roadway, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli told Daily Voice shortly after the incident. There was no danger to the railroad tracks and trains were operating on a normal schedule, he said. J. Fletcher Creamer was handling the repair work on the stretch known as Rama…

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Park Ridge Updates Leaf Collection Program Park Ridge Updates Leaf Collection Program
Park Ridge Updates Leaf Collection Program PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Park Ridge DPW will make its third pass through town picking up leaves. Crews will start on the west side in Zone 2 and continue through Zones 2 through 5. They'll then move to the east side, starting in zone 6 and continuing with 7 through 9. The vacuum crew will start on the west side main roads, continuing through to the east. Although volume has been light so far, the DPW says it'll become heavier -- and take longer to get through each zone. Residents should also allow for interruptions caused by weather or equipment breakdowns. Leave…

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New Jersey Transit Launches Customer Courtesy Campaign New Jersey Transit Launches Customer Courtesy Campaign
New Jersey Transit Launches Customer Courtesy Campaign BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- NJ Transit wants to remind customers to be courteous to each other when riding trains, buses and light rail. “As we continue to listen to our customers, one thing we keep hearing them point out is common courtesy among fellow passengers,” NJ Transit Executive Director Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim said. “This campaign is a fun and subtle reminder that we’re all in this together and that manners matter when riding our system.” The customer courtesy campaign will kick off Oct. 14 with postcards on seats of a cartoon reminding passengers by way of “Greetings from the Rude Zo…

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Bond Gang Associate From Teaneck Remains Jailed After Drug Sentence Bond Gang Associate From Teaneck Remains Jailed After Drug Sentence
Bond Gang Associate From Teaneck Remains Jailed After Drug Sentence TEANECK, N.J. -- A convicted associate of the infamous James Bond Gang from Teaneck was sentenced to time served on a cocaine selling charge but wasn't released form the Bergen County Jail because he's awaiting trial in a major burglary case. Jamelle Singletary, 27, had pleaded guilty earlier this fall to selling drugs to an undercover investigator to spare his girlfriend, Janay Cole, time behind bars. Cole, in turn, got probation for her role in the drug network -- including neglect for leaving her 7-year-old child in a room where cocaine was being packaged. Cole is also a defendant in the…

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Little Ferry Library Offers Fall Childen's Programs Little Ferry Library Offers Fall Childen's Programs
Little Ferry Library Offers Fall Childen's Programs LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- The Little Ferry Public Library presents "Mommy and Me: Autumn Season with Miss Cynthia", a program for children ages 2 and under, with their mother or another adult caregiver. The program will be presented by Miss Cynthia Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. There will also be story hours for children 3 - 5 years old, presented by Miss Olivia Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcomed in the children’s room of the library, which is located at 239 Liberty St. MORE INFO: (201) 641-3721

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Leonia Police Chief Sets Zero Tolerance Policy For Egg Throwers Leonia Police Chief Sets Zero Tolerance Policy For Egg Throwers
Leonia Police Chief Sets Zero Tolerance Policy For Egg Throwers LEONIA, N.J. -- Mischief Night in Leonia last year was the quietest that Police Chief Thomas Rowe could recall in his 25 years with the department -- and he's hoping for a repeat performance. "In total, we confiscated only one egg," he said. "In some previous years, we have confiscated more than 25 dozen eggs." A pair of youths recently got a head start, egging several houses last week. Rowe issued a video that he hopes lead to those responsible. He also had a message for parents for this weekend: "Since Mischief Night falls on a Friday, I know there will most lik…

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