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Cindy Capitani

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Neighbors

Montvale Work Team Helps Build Habitat Home In Bergenfield Technology professionals from KPMG in Montvale traded in two days at the office to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County to volunteer in Bergenfield. KPMG, an audit, tax and advisory firm, provided the flexibility for its employees to give back to the community during the workday. The two teams of volunteers installed insulation inside the house, as well as cut and installed drywall to already insulated sections of the home. The house in Bergenfield is a 1,900-square-foot, three-bedroom home with two-and-a-half bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and one-car garage. The h…

by Cindy Capitani

11/02/2016

Business

Keep Rockland Beautiful Honored For Environmental Efforts A Rockland County beautification organization was recently honored for its persistent efforts.The Rockland Business Association (RBA) presented its Green Council Award to Keep Rockland Beautiful (KRB) for the organization's efforts in waste reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation. Keep Rockland Beautiful is based in New City. The presentation was made at the Rockland Country Club in Sparkill during RBA’s 7th annual Green Council Awards luncheon Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) nominated KRB for the award and sponsored the luncheon. Keep Rockland Beautiful’s mission i…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Business

Wholesale Cell Phone Warehouse Expands To Wallington WALLINGTON, N.J. -- A distributor of new and refurbished cell phones and electronics expands into Wallington on Tuesday. US Mobile Pros Distributors of Cell Phones & Accessories is expanding its efforts and opening a new location on Main Avenue. The building will officially open for business on Nov. 1. "As our products and solutions have become better known in the industry, demand has risen – and quickly," said Danny Mita, CEO and founder of US Mobile Pros. "Our new office and warehouse space is 75 percent larger than our previous offices and offers a more efficient layou…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Events

Two Local Painting Greats Do Joint Show In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - Hanging in the Valley Hospital Art Gallery in Ridgewood are the works of two local artists: Sandra Frech of North Haledon and Fair Lawn dentist Mary Mancuso-Englander. The exhibit runs through Nov. 29 and a portion of the proceeds from gallery sales benefit the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Mancuso-Englander started a second career as an Impressionist-style painter three years ago. She studied under artist John P. Osborne at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Osborne had been her art teacher at Indian Hills High School in Oakland and she followed his work over the years. In her …

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Events

All Aboard: Catch Talk On Amtrak In Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Join a travel writer at the Elmwood Park Library and learn about the history of Amtrak."Amtrak: Staying on Track with America's Railroad" takes place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Presenter David Kriso, a travel writer and lecturer, will offer a brief overview of Amtrak's history, trivia, notable routes, travel tips, past accomplishments, and key projects to be completed. Krisco has been in the travel writing field since 2011 and focuses almost exclusively on railroad and cruises. He is a veteran New York cruise line agent. The Elmwood Park Public Librar…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Business

Teaneck's 'Rotary Means Business' Series Attracts Young Professionals TEANECK, N.J. -- Network with business professionals at the Teaneck Rotary Club. "Rotary Means Business" started as one of President Tamarha Ellerbe's initiatives during her 2015-16 tenure. The networking event gets Rotarians and invited non-Rotarians together to hear a speaker, and do their 60-second elevator speech. They mingle, break bread and have fellowship. “We have a steady following, and people have started to look forward to it,” said Ellerbe. “There is already an amazing mix of business professionals already on board, ranging from admin to CEOs and beyond.” FDU Head B…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Events

Bergen Leaders In Hackensack Shine Purple Light For Recovery HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Celebrate the gains made by those in recovery at a Hackensack event on Tuesday, Nov. 1.Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Freeholders invite the public to the 2016 "Light the Night for Recovery" at 6:30 p.m. in the Freeholder Room, 5th floor, One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack.This event is to celebrate and inspire recovery for those who suffer from addiction and mental illness. Anyone who has lost a loved one can bring photos or written words for the Memorial Quilt. The observance is intended to reinforce the message that behavioral health is ess…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Schools

Glen Rock's Got Culture: Schools, Borough Plan Showcase GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- See the talent of Glen Rock unfold Nov. 2 when the schools and the community collaborate for an entertainment showcase. The Glen Rock Public Schools, in collaboration with the Borough of Glen Rock, will host a second Community Showcase in the cafeteria of Glen Rock High School. The showcase was created to provide an opportunity for families to meet with the many organizations in Glen Rock that provide cultural, recreational and educational opportunities for children and adults. This year, many organizations will return and new groups will be represented. New exhibits and…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Events

Make Holiday Bows At Wyckoff Farm WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Learn to make a holiday bow and other crafts through the end of the year at Abmas Farm, Greenhouse and Petting Zoo in Wyckoff.The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9 and the only fee is to cover materials. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate supplies. Upcoming craft events include: Make & Take Home a Garden Dish (Materials Fee) on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Make & Take Home a Holiday Centerpiece (Materials Fee) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. Make & Take Home a Grave Blanket (Material…

by Cindy Capitani

11/01/2016

Schools

Apple Recognizes Ramsey Schools For Innovative Learning RAMSEY, N.J. -- Apple has applauded the Ramsey School district for providing an outstanding learning environment in a changing world. The district was sanctioned as being part of the Apple Distinguished Program for 2016-18. Ramsey's 21st Century Learning Initiative aims to successfully prepare students for a complex and changing global and technological society. The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for: innovation leadership educational excellence vision of exemplary learning environments. "We are very proud of the effort that …

by Cindy Capitani

10/31/2016

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