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Events

Read To A Dog At The Ridgewood Public Library RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Kids can practice their reading out loud skills at the library's Read to a Dog program this fall. Starting at 4 p.m. on Sept. 3, readers and pre-readers can spend 15 minutes reading to Spud, a lovable puggle, and his owner. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a storybook, even if they are unable to read the words. The program will be held throughout the month at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Ave. Click here to learn more about the program.

by Ken Davis

08/20/2015

Events

5K Run/Walk Set For Sept. 20 In Park Ridge PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The Park Ridge Rotary Club and Halfway Hounds are jointly sponsoring a USA Track and Field-certified 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Sept. 20. Q104.3 radio personality Maria Milito and the New Jersey Devils Street Team will provide entertainment. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Park Ridge Municipal Pool, 115 Colony Ave. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Click here for more details or to register.

by Ken Davis

08/20/2015

Events

12-Week Walking Program Will Kick Off In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- "Fall Healthy Steps Kickoff: Walking Away Stress" is set to begin in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will meet fellow walkers and receive baseline screenings before starting the 12-week walking program at the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Ave.Two fitness presentations are set for Tuesday, Oct. 6 and 27. To register, call 1-877-283-2276. CLICK HERE for more information.

by Ken Davis

08/20/2015

Politics

Woodcliff Lake Proposes Plastic Bag Ban WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Plastic shopping bags may soon be banned from Woodcliff Lake stores, northjersey.com reports. The council proposed an ordinance that would prohibit retailers from using plastic bags for customer purchases. Instead, stores would be required to provide reusable bags, compostable plastic bags and paper bags. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held at the Sept. 8 council meeting. CLICK HERE for the full story.

by Ken Davis

08/19/2015

Neighbors

Program Offering Tuition Credits To Pascack Valley Volunteers PASCACK VALLEY N.J. -- The New Jersey Volunteer Tuition Credit Program is offering firefighters and emergency medical volunteers assistance with their post-secondary education while helping participating municipalities in Pascack Valley retain and recruit them. Montvale and Woodcliff Lake recently approved resolutions earmarking their support of the program, which gives volunteers serving their town for at least four years the opportunity to earn tuition credit. The volunteer, spouse or dependent children will receive tuition credit of $600 at the end of each year -- with a maximum of $2,400 …

by Ken Davis

08/19/2015

Real Estate

Teaneck's Heritage Pointe Purchased for $39.1 million TEANECK, N.J. — Heritage Pointe, a 142-unit senior citizen building on Frank West Burr Boulevard, sold for $39.1 million to the Carlyle Group of Washington, D.C., northjersey.com reports.The four-story building, which sits on 6.6 acres near the Glenpointe Marriott, is 97 percent occupied, according to the seller's agent, commercial real estate brokerage Holliday Fenoglio Fowler. The brokerage also arranged $33.2 million in financing for the buyer. Heritage Pointe is a full-service retirement community for seniors. Some of the services it offers its residents include meals, transportation and…

by Ken Davis

08/19/2015

Events

Celebrity Chef Comes To Bookends Bookstore In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- World-renowned chef Cat Cora will attend a book signing in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Cora, who had a featured role on the popular television show "Iron Chef America: The Series," will sign her new book "Cooking As Fast As I Can." The signing will take place at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood on 211 East Ridgewood Ave. Click here for more info about the book signing.

by Ken Davis

08/19/2015

Events

Former Van Halen Lead Singer Comes To Ridgewood Book Store RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Former Van Halen front man and current lead singer for the band Chickenfoot Sammy Hagar will attend a book signing at Bookends Bookstore Monday, Sept. 14. The veteran rocker will be signing his new book “Are We Having Any Fun Yet?: The Cooking & Partying Handbook.” Each person attending must purchase a copy of the book, and it must be purchased at Bookends Bookstore. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave. CLICK HERE for more information.

by Ken Davis

08/18/2015

News

Cresskill Resident Tracy Morgan Returns To SNL CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Resident Tracy Morgan will host "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 17. The former SNL cast member and star of the award-winning TV series "30 Rock" has been in recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike last year. This will be Morgan's first comedy appearance since the crash and the second time he has hosted the show. His hosting appearance is scheduled for the third episode of the upcoming season. CLICK HERE to read the full article on Buzzfeed.

by Ken Davis

08/18/2015

Lifestyle

Fort Lee Documentary "The Champion" To Screen At Hollywood Film Festival FORT LEE, N.J -- The Fort Lee Film Commission's documentary "The Champion: A Story of America's First Film Town" will screen at the 51st annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Hollywood on Sunday, Sept 6 at 2:30 p.m. The documentary is about the birth of the American film industry in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers and Chairman Nelson Page will attend the screening. The screening will take place at the historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. Click here for more info about the documentary and screening.

by Ken Davis

08/14/2015

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