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Steve Tanelli Likely To Lead Bergen County Freeholders in 2016 BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Bergen County Freeholder Steve Tanelli may become the next chairman of the board following the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 6, according to NorthJersey.com. A majority of freeholders reportedly have confirmed the North Arlington Democrat is their choice to succeed Joan Voss, who served as chairwoman the past year, the story said. Tanelli was elected to his second term as freeholder in November and previously served as a North Arlington councilman for nine years, the story said. He is senior art director for Modavo Group Inc. and also serves as chairman of the b…

by Frank Mojica

12/27/2015

Events

See Student Artwork In One River School's Show In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- One River School of Art and Design will have a reception in celebration of its bi-annual student exhibition Jan. 9. The reception will feature the students' art and digital work and a series of interactive art and digital activities for kids, teens and adults from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit http://oneriverschool.com.

by Frank Mojica

12/27/2015

Schools

New Rochelle Schools Celebrate Month Of Code NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle school district celebrated a Month of Code with a variety of student activities. All schools participated in the international Hour of Code movement and Computer Science Education Week. The events promoted coding as a way to assist students in building skills such as persistence, innovative problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration to help succeed in school, life and any profession.

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Police & Fire

Officials Investigating Cause Of Danbury's Christmas Fire DANBURY, Conn. -- The cause of a Christmas night fire at a Danbury apartment building remained under investigation Saturday, according to the news-Times website. As previously reported, the three-alarm fire on 276 Main St. ripped through the Music Guild and apartments on the second and third floors. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at around 8:50 p.m. The' residents were still displaced Saturday, with some second-floor apartments and one third-floor apartment damaged by fire, the story said. The Music Guild, a shop on the first floor, escaped serious damage, the News-Times said. The S…

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Lifestyle

Despite Warm Start, Scarsdale Officials Urge Winter Preparedness SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Even though local temperatures neared 70 degrees this week, winter has officially arrived. Despite the current warmth, the village of Scarsdale and the Federal Emergency Management Agency remind residents and businesses that freezing rain, ice, snow and high winds can occur during winter storms. These conditions can result in power outages and dangerous roads and walkways. Residents and businesses are advised to plan and prepare to minimize the impact of a winter storm should one arrive and encouraged to review FEMA's How to Prepare for a Winter Storm.

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Events

Come Test Out Glen Rock Library's New Makerspace Tools GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock City Public Library will hold a coding and crafting open studio for teens and tweens on Dec. 28 and 29. The studio will feature new makerspace tools such as Snap Circuits, Ozobots 2.0, a Silhouette Cameo and two Singer sewing machines. Kids between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome to attend. The studio is open from 2 to 4 p.m. both days.

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Schools

Music Brings Holiday Spirit To Todd Elementary BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Todd Elementary School students prepared for winter break by performing holiday classics during the annual Winter Sing on Dec. 22. Students arrived at the assembly decked out in Santa hats, reindeer antlers and other festive attire and sang along to the likes of "Frosty the Snowman" and "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel." Winter Sing also featured performances by the school's band, orchestra and choral students and a rhyming story about the teachers by Lorraine McDermott's fourth grade class.

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Events

Start The New Year With Hike In Ringwood RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The NJBG/Skylands Association and Ringwood State Park will ring in the new year with a free First Day Hike on Jan. 1 at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden. The self-guided, family-friendly hike includes a climb to the Mount Defiance overlook on the Halifax trail or an alternate hike without a climb. Hikes will begin at Skylands between 1 and 2 p.m. at the Carriage House Visitor Center of the New Jersey State Botanical Garden. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothes for the 90 minute hike. Map and hike directions will be provided. Assist…

by Frank Mojica

12/26/2015

Schools

Deadline Nears To Register For ACT Prep Course At Byram Hills HS ARMONK, N.Y. -- Registration for Byram Hills High School's ACT preparation course closes Dec. 31. The class consists of 20 sessions across 10 weeks from Jan. 12 through March 24. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. The course costs $950 for the 20 sessions and books. To register, print and complete the form at www.bhptsa.org before the deadline.

by Frank Mojica

12/25/2015

Politics

County Executive Marc Molinaro Makes Appointments To Key Posts POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced appointments of budget director and two assistant county executive positions. Jessica White will serve as budget director following the retirement of Valerie Sommerville. White has served in the Budget Office for 15 years and her appointment will begin Feb. 1, 2016. White will be responsible for the preparation, implementation and administration of the $456 million county operating budget and serve as a member of the Capital Projects Committee, labor negotiations team and will present and justify budget recommendat…

by Frank Mojica

12/25/2015

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