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Mary K. Miraglia

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Police & Fire

Animal Rescue Operator From Bergen Fined $1,000 in Dead Dog Case DUMONT, N.J. -- A judge in Hackensack fined an animal rescue operator $1,000 and banned her from owning dogs for three years under a plea bargain stemming from the discovery of two dead dogs and a half-dozen emaciated canines at her Dumont home. Central Municipal Court Judge Louis Dinice threatened to send Gabrielle Ganter to jail for 60 days if she doesn't meet her payment schedule. He also called it "ridiculous" that her husband will be allowed to own dogs under Ganter's deal with prosecutors. Ganter, who'd chopped her hair months ago before surrendering to authorities, wore sun…

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/13/2015

Events

ArtsBergen Launching Networking Series At BergenPAC In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- ArtsBergen will launch Connect the Dots, a four-event networking series, Monday, Oct. 19. An initiative of the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, ArtsBergen will present the first event at the Bergen Performing Arts Center from 6 - 8 p. m., 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood. The event is free and open to artists, arts administrators, municipal and community leaders, business owners and arts supporters living or working in Bergen County, who are interested in cultivating connections and collaborations. The series' goals are to stimulate conversations with others in…

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/13/2015

Police & Fire

Wyckoff Man Gets Time Served For Second No-Contact Violation WYCKOFF, N.J. -- A Wyckoff man who was part of a conspiracy to lure and beat another man with a baseball bat was sentenced to time served for his second violation of a restraining order since his conviction. Daniel Chaupiz, 23, was paroled June 17 after spending 15 months of a six-year sentence in state prison for his role in a baseball-bat bashing of his then-girlfriend’s ex during a robbery. He was out of prison for barely a month when he approached another former girlfriend in a bar, his second violation of a no-contact order involving the same woman. Chaupiz pleaded guilty to the char…

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/12/2015

Events

Ridgewood Library Presents History Of Celery Farm, John Fell RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Tales of Allendale will be presented by the Ridgewood Library Tuesday, Oct. 27. Historian and photographer Jim Wright will share a slide talk on Allendale’s Celery Farm and on Revolutionary War hero John Fell, whose 22-room mansion is near the farm. Wright also will read his chilling ghost story, "The Drowling." All are welcome to the program at 7 p.m. in the library auditorium, 125 N. Maple Ave. On-site parking is available. For more information on library programs, click here.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/12/2015

Events

Scare Teams Needed For Prospect Park Halloween Event PROSPECT PARK, N.J. -- The Prospect Park Recreation Department is looking for Halloween enthusiasts to man scare station teams for Saturday's Haunted Hayride. The volunteers with the best scare station in the competition will win prize gift cards. Families and groups are encouraged to form teams and participate. Prizes are as follows: first prize, $250; second prize $175; third prize, $125; fourth prize, $75. For details or to apply, contact the Recreation Department at (973) 790-7902 Ext. 516 or e-mail kerrj@prospectpark.net. For information on borough programs and services, click here.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/12/2015

Events

Fort Lee Talk Helps Families Plan For Dementia Victims FORT LEE, N.J. -- There will be a program Monday, Oct. 19 in the Fort Lee Community Center to help families who care for someone with dementia. Jim Parks and Brian Keane of Fort Lee Home Care will discuss aspects of making difficult legal and financial decisions for a loved one with dementia. The goal is to provide guidance for planning matters -- both seen and unforeseen -- for a needy dependent. The program is from 7-9 p.m. For information, call (201) 655-8688 or click here.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/12/2015

Events

Closter Library Offers Consumer Fraud Discussion CLOSTER, N.J.-- The Closter Public Library will host a workshop Tuesday, Oct. 20 on consumer fraud and education, featuring a representative from the state Division of Consumer Affairs. The 7:30 p.m. talk will explain IRS scams, lottery and sweepstakes issues and citizen harassment by solicitations and imposters. The workshop will help guests of the program to locate resources and feel empowered to stop fraud before it affects them. The library is at 280 High St. For more information, call (201) 768-4197 or click here.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/12/2015

Sports

Lyndhurst Pool Open Columbus Day LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Community Pool will be open on Monday, Columbus Day, and will operate on a normal schedule.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/11/2015

Events

Stroll Through Ridgewood's Valleau Cemetery For Halloween RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- If you like to celebrate Halloween with spooky adventures, join the Ridgewood Historical Society for a stroll through Valleau Cemetery, lit only by lanterns. This family event also features music, Halloween stories and locally produced cider and donuts. The stroll and after-party in the Schoolhouse Museum will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, rain or shine. Meet at the museum to join the twilight walk, where soldiers and early settlers will tell you their tales. Tickets for the historic cemetery stroll are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 per family with advan…

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/11/2015

Events

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.

by Mary K. Miraglia

10/11/2015

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