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Jay Waitkus

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Schools

Family Sues Mahwah Board Of Education After Student Injured In Gym Class MAHWAH, N.J. -- A lawsuit has been filed against the Mahwah Township Public Schools' Board of Education by the family of a boy who allegedly suffered permanent injuries in a gym class at Ramapo Ridge Middle School in 2011, NorthJersey.com reports. The boy allegedly suffered multiple fractures of his ankle when he was ordered by a school employee to jump over hurdles sideways, NorthJersey.com reports. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 30 and served to the district Dec.18, NorthJersey.com reports. To read the the NorthJersery.com story, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

News

Saddle Brook Zoning Board Of Adjustment Announces 2016 Meeting Schedule SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Zoning Board of Adjustment has announced its 2016 schedule. Meetings will be held on the following days: Feb. 1; March 7; April 4; May 2; June 6; July 11; Aug. 1; Sept. 12; Oct. 3; Nov. 7; and Dec. 5. All meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., except for the meetings on July 11 and Sept. 12, which will be on the second Monday due to Independence Day and Labor Day.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Events

Beekman Library In Hopewell Junction Hosting MLK Day Children's Event HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The Beekman Library is hosting a kids’ presentation to honor Martin Luther King on Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. The event, for children in grades kindergarten and up, will include stories and a craft activity. Registration is required. For more information, call 845-724-3414. To register for the event, click here. The library is located at 11 Town Center Blvd.

by Jay Waitkus

01/17/2016

Police & Fire

Suspect In Custody In Yonkers Homicide YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers police have arrested a suspect in the homicide of a 50-year-old woman. Officers responded after being notified by security that a possible crime had taken place in an apartment on Schroeder Street on Saturday, Jan. 16, at approximately 12:31 p.m., officials report. A male suspect was standing by with security as responding officers arrived at the scene; he was subsequently taken into custody, according to police. Officers entered the apartment and located a female resident inside of a bedroom, police report. The victim appeared to have been stabbed, and was su…

by Jay Waitkus

01/17/2016

Events

Hawthorne Library To Host 'Night Of Chocolate' HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- The Friends of the Louis Bay 2nd Library in Hawthorne will host a "Night of Chocolate" on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Cost to attend is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the circulation desk. For more information, call 973-427-5745. The library is located 345 Lafayette Ave.

by Jay Waitkus

01/17/2016

Events

Nyack's Hopper House To Host Annual Exhibition Of Members' Works NYACK, N.Y. – The Edward Hopper House Art Center is hosting its annual Members Exhibition from Saturday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Feb. 14. The event features the works of Hopper House members at the “Artist” level or above. More than 100 contributors will be participating in this year’s show. The opening day of the exhibit includes a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 845-358-0774, or send an email to info@hopperhouse.org. The Hopper House is located at 82 N. Broadway.

by Jay Waitkus

01/16/2016

Schools

Park Ridge High School To Hold 'Virtual School Day' PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Park Ridge High School will be holding its first "Virtual School Day" on Monday, February 8. Students and staff will participate in online learning using the school’s 1:1 laptop program. Students have the option of participating from home.

by Jay Waitkus

01/16/2016

Events

Clifton Boys And Girls Club Hosting Comedy Show CLIFTON, N.J. -- The Clifton Boys and Girls Club Alumni Association will hold a comedy night on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 822 Clifton Ave. Performers at the event include Joe Fernandes, who has headlined at the Comedy Shoppe, Regina DeCicco, who has been featured on Gotham Comedy Live and Matt Jenkins and Monty Mason, who have both performed at Bananas Comedy Club. Tickets are $35 per person. The event includes a dinner buffet with the show. For more information call 973-773-0966, ext. 111.

by Jay Waitkus

01/16/2016

Events

East Rutherford Library Offers Adult Coloring Session EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The adult coloring craze has made its way to the East Rutherford Memorial Library. The facility is hosting an adult coloring session on Monday, February 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Colored pencils and coloring sheets will be provided by the library. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required. For more information, call 201-939-3930. The library is located at 143 Boiling Springs Ave.

by Jay Waitkus

01/16/2016

Events

Russian Orthodox Church In Garfield Holding Children's Christmas Party GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints in Garfield will hold a children’s Christmas party on Sunday, Jan. 17, following the 9 a.m. services. In the Orthodox Church, Christmas Day is celebrated on Jan. 7, with the period following leading into Epiphany, celebrated Jan. 19. The church is located at 454 Outwater Lane. For more information, call 973-478-7202.

by Jay Waitkus

01/16/2016

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