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Danbury's Boughton Jokes About Secession Over Lost Sales Tax Revenue DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury's longtime Republican Mayor Mark Boughton jokingly questioned whether the city should secede from Connecticut in response to the potential loss of $2.5 million in sales tax revenue proposed under Gov. Dannel Malloy's latest budget, according to the Connecticut Post. The former gubernatorial candidate took to Twitter and Facebook Tuesday, asking "Should #Danbury secede from CT? Give back state aid and form our own state. What should we call it? Should we allow Bethel in?" On Wednesday, Boughton clarified his jest, telling the Post the joke was made in resp…

by James O'Rourke

04/14/2016

Sports

Mr. Met To Attend Glen Rock Baseball, Softball Parade GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Baseball and Softball Association will be holding a parade on Saturday, April 23, and they'll have a special friend in attendance, according to a statement from the borough. The parade is to kick off at 9 a.m. from the Borough Hall train parking lot behind Bank of America, according to organizers. The route will then continue along Glen Avenue to Rock Road and over the railroad tracks before passing in front of Borough Hall. The route then crosses Maple Avenue into Memorial Park. Among those expected to attend are Mr. Met, the mascot for the New York Mets. …

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04/14/2016

Neighbors

Northvale Climbing Coaches Win Collegiate Competition in Mahwah NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Two coaches at the High Exposure Rock Climbing gym on Union Street have distinguished themselves at the Collegiate Climbing Regional Championships, according to a statement from the gym .Charlie Schreiber and Annika Nieshalla both earned first place medals while competing for Ramapo College, according to the state. Schreiber placed first in the men's bouldering competition and second in the men's speed climbing contest, according to the statement. Nieshalla took home first place in female speed climbing, first place in female sport climbing and second in female bouldering…

by James O'Rourke

04/13/2016

Neighbors

Paramus' Orange Lantern Has Welcomed A Fourth Generation PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Orange Lantern, a nearly 85-year-old bar and restaurant on East Firehouse Lane, has entered a new era. Stephen Monsees has joined his grandfather and the bar's owner, Gene Faatz, in the family business. Monsees represents the fourth generation of his family to run the establishment. He's considered a prime candidate to take over management of the restaurant once Gene Faatz retires, according to a statement from the business. According to The Orange Lantern's website, the restaurant opened in 1933 after Grandpa Herman sold his milk business and purchased a gas station, p…

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04/13/2016

Events

Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Offers Earth Day Event In Veterans Park NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Earth Day event from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. The event, scheduled to take place at the Veterans Park gazebo near Main and Cedar streets, is to feature music, activities for the children, vendors, local environmental groups, information from government agencies and a presence by local businesses. Demonstrations and art projects teaching global awareness and opportunities for local action also are to take place, according to the Chamber. Visitors to the event will enjoy Earth-friendly "How-to" tips on recyclin…

by James O'Rourke

04/13/2016

Schools

85th Berkeley Graduation Anniversary Features First System-Wide President WOODLAND PARK, N.J. – More than 2,200 Berkeley College students are set to graduate on April 29 at the Newark’s Prudential Center. As the graduates don their caps and gowns and await the announcements of their names, they’ll listen to the college’s 2016 commencement address, which will be given by Mildred García, PhD, an educator and administrator who once served as the first system-wide president of Berkeley College and now serves as president of California State University (CSU) Fullerton. “We are honored to have Dr. García join us at this year’s commencement ceremony,” said Michael J. Sm…

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04/13/2016

Events

Woodstock Book Fest Boasts 3 Days Of Love, Peace, Literature WOODSTOCK, N.Y. -- It was a weekend of peace, love and literature and now, the 2016 Woodstock Book Fest is just a memory, according to Time Warner Cable News.They didn't break through fences or walk along the New York State Thruway, but about 1,000 people did attend the three-day festival, which began Thursday night and ended Sunday morning, according to Time Warner. Several authors and musicians were on hand to move the event along, Time Warner reported. Organizers plan to bring the festival back in April 2017, according to Time Warner. Click here for the report from Time Warner Cable New…

by James O'Rourke

04/12/2016

Lifestyle

Bogota Library Celebrates Library Week With Family Competition BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Public Library is set to close out National Library Week on Saturday, April 16 with a family-oriented "Minute to Win It" competition.The challenges have been laid out and the gauntlets thrown, according to the library. Those wishing to attend the two-hour event should register in advance. The competition is set to take place at 11 a.m. in the second floor senior center at 375 Larch Ave. For more information, visit the the library's website or Facebook page. The library can be reached at 201-488-7185.

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04/12/2016

Lifestyle

Ramsey Library Offers Aromatherapy Class Tuesday RAMSEY, N.J. -The Ramsey Public Library has scheduled an aromatherapy class at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, according to a statement from the library.Clinical therapist Gina McConeghy is set to explain how to effectively use therapeutic-grade essential oils, according to the statement. The event at 30 Wyckoff Ave. will instruct attendees on how to use the oils to sooth the body, increase emotional and physical benefits, improve air quality and how to use green cleaning alternatives, according to organizers. Those wishing to learn about the event should call Debbie Burnette at 201-327-1445 o…

by James O'Rourke

04/12/2016

Schools

Clarkstown South H.S. Students Prepare Dinner For District Leaders BARDONIA, N.Y. -- Clarkstown South High School students Sarah Rescnovich and Dylan Perez received real-world lessons in the restaurant business recently by working behind the scenes of the Rockland BOCES Annual Dinner, according to a statement from the Clarkstown school district.Rescnovich and Perez are part of the BOCES Culinary Program, which is directed by Chef Kendall Brennar. On the night of the annual dinner, the students helped prepare meals for school board member Tammy Bierker, Assistant Superintendent of Schools John LaNave and members of the district's business office. The staff …

by James O'Rourke

04/12/2016

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