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10 of the Most Influential Local Races in 2015
With the November 3 election expected to draw low voter turnout, some local races seem to be the best hope for driving people to cast their ballots. Here is a list of ten races that have the potential to influence the election. Alyana Alfaro, PolitickerNJRead more
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on Friday, October 16, 2015, Jessica Gerianne, 23, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey was arrested at the Valley Hospital possession of a syringe containing a suspected controlled dangerous substance (heroin) while a patient in the maternity ward at Valley Hospital. Ms. Gerianne was issued a summons pending a municipal court appearance.
On Sunday, October 18, 2015, police were again dispatched a second time to the Valley Hospital maternity ward where Jessica Gerianne, 23, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey was arrested when she was found to be in possession of a suspected controlled dangerous substance (heroin) and narcotics paraphernalia (syringe). Ms. Gerianne was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a syringe, possession of narcotics paraphernalia and possession of prescription legend drugs. She was released pending a municipal court appearance.All defendants are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
photo by Patrick Basel
August 24,2015
Fair Lawn NJ, Freeholder candidate John Mitchell made the rounds in Fair lawn over the weekend and there is nothing like a picnic in Fair Lawn hosted by the Cosgrove Team.
Even on this beautiful warm summer day however, there was a cold chill in the air as the conversation turned to the possibility that Iran will be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. Nonetheless, the people I spoke with remain confident that our elected officials “will come to their senses” and reject this deal for the sake of our own U.S. citizens as well as for our long time ally, Israel. Hope springs eternal..!!
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
Fair Lawn NJ, A fire that reportedly originated in an outdoor shed quickly spread to two (2) houses on Rys Terrace in Fair Lawn on Friday afternoon, 08/07. The fire was reported at approximately 3:45 PM and drew all fire companies in Fair Lawn plus help from departments in many neighboring communities.
Fair Lawn police officers investigating a collision between a bicyclist and vehicle at the intersection of Plaza Road and Waverly Avenue
Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn police officers investigating a collision between a bicyclist and vehicle at the intersection of Plaza Road and Waverly Avenue in Fair Lawn that took place shortly before 12:30 PM on Saturday, 7/25. More than one (1) vehicle may have struck the victim, who was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. The victim was reportedly in full cardiac arrest at the scene of the collision. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation personnel were called to the crash site to assist in the investigation.
Rep. Scott Garrett with the 2015 United States Service Academy nominees from New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District , including Christopher Lee , Ridgewood High School
(Please see list below for individual photos of nominees)
Apr 28, 2015
PARAMUS, NJ – Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) is proud to announce the nomination of 36 Fifth District students to United States service academies, including the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy at Annapolis, the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. This year’s nominees were honored by the Congressman at a reception at Bergen County Community College in Paramus on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.
“It’s an honor to nominate this group of talented, intelligent, and dedicated young men and women from New Jersey’s Fifth District to our country’s prestigious service academies,” said Garrett. “One of the United States’ oldest and proudest traditions, our service academies have been training future leaders for a life of service since the late 1700’s. I wish everyone all the best as they move through the final steps of the application process, and I’m proud of their achievements.”
Applications to the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy require a nomination by a Congressman or a Senator, however, the Congressional nomination does not guarantee acceptance. To assist with the nomination process, Congressman Garrett established an esteemed committee of military and civic leaders that interviewed potential nominees, reviewed their applications and made recommendations to the Congressman. Click here for more information about Congressman Garrett’s nomination process.
Below is a complete list of the nominees by academy and links to individual photos of the nominees with Rep. Garrett. Names without a corresponding link were unable to attend the April 8th reception.
**Please note: some candidates were nominated to more than one academy.
United States Military Academy at West Point
Olivia Beattie – River Vale, Pascack Valley High School
Shayne Harrell – Hamburg, Bergen Catholic High School
Christopher Lee – Ridgewood, Ridgewood High School
John Lorenz – Glen Rock, Glen Rock High School
Michael McPherson – Dumont, Bergen Catholic High School
Brady Miller – Glen Rock, Glen Rock High School
Danielle Peck – West Milford, West Milford High School
Haley Ann Steele – West Milford, West Milford High School
Edward Yoon – River Edge, River Dell Regional High School
Gregory Zabrodskiy – Ramsey, Green Meadow Waldorf School
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
Cody Clinebell – Belvidere, Dunkin Educational Services
Gavin Gross – Blairstown, North Warren Regional High School
Thomas Hart – Allendale, Northern Highlands Regional High School
Ian Heinz – Mahwah, Mahwah High School
Catherine Livi – Fair Lawn, Mary Help of Christians Academy
Elizabeth Livi – Fair Lawn, Mary Help of Christians Academy
Patrick Ryan – Old Tappan, Bergen Catholic High School
Nicole Sarao – Sandyston, Pope John XXIII Regional High School
Michael Sobelman – Paramus, Paramus High School
Thilan Waharaka – Allendale, Northern Highlands Regional High School
United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
Raina Cerniglia – Great Meadows, Hackettstown High School
Marshal Fabian – Ringwood, Lakeland Regional High School
Justin Metz – Vernon, Vernon Township High School
Christine Moulton – Harrington Park, Northern Valley Regional High School
Anthony Peri – Mahwah, Mahwah High School
Jordan Rainaldi – Ramsey, Ramsey High School
Matthew Roberts – Mahwah, Mahwah High School
Justin Tsai – Paramus, Paramus High School
Peter Washer – Belvidere, Belvidere High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
Hunter Curreri – Montague, Port Jervis High School
Luke Gleba – Washington, Warren Hills Regional High School
Garrett Irizary – Blairstown, Pius X High School
John Kerrison – Stockholm, Pope John XXIII Regional High School
Catherine Livi – Fair Lawn, Mary Help of Christians Academy
Elizabeth Livi – Fair Lawn, Mary Help of Christians Academy
Brendan Miccio – Franklin Lakes, Indian Hills High School
Nicholas Van Ness – Waldwick, Waldwick High School
Brian Vogel – Upper Saddle River, Northern Highlands Regional High School
MICHAEL SHETLER HONORED WITH 4TH NJAR® CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD®
February 1, 2015
2014 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®
Michael Shetler, a top-producing agent with Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood, NJ, was honored with the Silver level 2014 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Award®, presented by the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® for his sales achievements.
This is the 4th time Michael has received the award, having been a recipient in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
In 2014, he earned the Silver Level award, which has requirements of generating at least $6.5 million in sales volume and closing a minimum of 20 units during the calendar year.
Michael Shetler, Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty
The NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.
“I am honored to receive this award and thank my buyers andsellers in 2014,” said Shetler. “I also thank my clients from previous years who referred them to me. The true indicator of success in this business is to have happy clients.”
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Mr. Shetler has been with Keller Williams in Ridgewood (Keller Williams Village Square Realty) since it opened its doors in 2012. He covers the Bergen County area including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Fair Lawn, Wyckoff, Paramus, Saddle, River, Upper Saddle River, Ramsey, Mahwah, Oakland, Woodcliff Lake, Montvale, Park Ridge, Hillsdale, Westwood, Oradell and River Edge. Michael specializes in relocation services, first time home buyers, luxury homes and top notch selling services.
To learn more about how Michael Shetler can help you with your home buying or selling needs or if you are a real estate professional interested in joining his team, contact Michael at 201-421-0506 or michael@BuyingInBergen.com. Information is also available at https://BuyingInBergen.com.
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Three men in NJ fatally struck by trains in the past 24 hours
Thursday, August 1, 2013 Last updated: Thursday August 1, 2013, 6:28 PM
BY MARY DIDUCH AND ABBOTT KOLOFF
STAFF WRITERS
The Record
Three men were struck and killed by NJ Transit trains over a period of less than 24 hours, including one in Fair Lawn during Thursday morning’s commute and another on the border of Westwood and Emerson.
Service was suspended for one hour on the Bergen County Line after Stephen Van Kirk, 59, of Fair Lawn, was struck at about 7 a.m. near the Radburn station in Fair Lawn, NJ Transit said.
Robert Derosa, 26, of Washington Township, was struck just after midnight on Thursday by a Hoboken-bound train on the Pascack Valley Line in a secluded, heavily wooded area on the Westwood-Emerson border, NJ Transit said.
On Wednesday, a 57-year-old Aberdeen man jumped in front of a train on the North Jersey Coast Line at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the agency said.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/fairlawn/Man_struck_and_killed_by_train_in_Fair_Lawn.html#sthash.qkswgv7j.dpuf
Citizens are ready to rally in counties throughout New Jersey to show their disdain for the attack on our Constitution, the Bill of Rights and our freedoms on April 14.
We the People” Bergen County Rally Sunday, April 14, 2pm, Teaneck NJ
The Rally for Bergen County which is just one of eight for this weekend is set for:
April 14th – 2:00 pm – Bergen County – Teaneck Green: Cedar Lane/Teaneck Road, Teaneck 07666
This rally is for ALL who value their freedom and liberty:
If you are a conservative, Second Amendment activist, libertarian, reform, gun activist, gun/rifle club member you need to show up and be counted with others who have simply had enough of the assault on your rights and the liberty we all hold near and dear to our hearts. This is not supporting any one party, so republicans, democrats and unaffiliated – please come out.
Speakers who will give you hope and a pathway to become involved before it is too late. This brief time will bring you where you need to be to be involved and hear how you can be with a small amount of time and effort.
In Bergen on the Teaneck Green we will be hearing some of the best speakers including
Joe Connor – author, appears on Fox ** Rev. Steve Craft -author, How To Raise An American Patriot ** Mike Henry – Heritage Action ** Carolee Adams – Common Core/Education ** Tom Stowe – Fair Tax ** Mark Peters – Constitutional Activist ** Scott Bach, Esq.to name a few.
If you don’t stand up NOW for your children and grandchildren, who will? Will you let them take the minds and well-being of the children without protest?
*Can you afford to miss this opportunity to network with others who feel the way you do?
*How can you sit home when you see all your rights being hijacked each day piece by piece?
*Can you really let others do this by themselves without your support?
Well the answer is YOU CAN’T! – BE THERE! Bring a friend and a lawn chair
This rally is supported by NJ2AS, the NJ Constitution Party, NJ Libertarian Party, NJ Fair Tax activists, NJ Tea Party Caucus as well as conservatives throughout the state.
Find us on Facebook: We the People of NJ
Valley Health System Expands Women’s Health Services with Opening of New OB/GYN Practice in Fair Lawn
February 15, 2013
Ridgewood NJ, Women in North Jersey now have expanded access to Valley Health System’s award-winning women’s health services with the opening of the Valley Medical Group obstetrics and gynecology practice in Fair Lawn.
Kimberly L. Fallon, M.D., who has practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Bergen County for more than 12 years, cares for women of all ages at the new Valley Medical Group practice at 5-22 Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn. In addition to Valley Medical Group’s primary and specialty care practices, Valley Health System includes The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.
Board-certified in OB/GYN, Dr. Fallon provides a full range of services in her specialty, including prenatal and obstetrical care, gynecologic care, advanced laparoscopic surgery (including hysterectomy), adolescent medicine, menopause management, and endometrial ablation. Dr. Fallon’s patients receive full, streamlined access to all health care services provided by The Valley Hospital at its main campus in Ridgewood and at its ambulatory care center, the Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion, in Paramus. Valley’s quality distinctions include an “A” rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group and excellence awards from HealthGrades for women’s health care and gynecologic surgery.
Dr. Fallon received her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She completed her OB/GYN residency and was chief resident at the New York Medical College. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Medical Women’s Association. She is proficient in Spanish.
For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Fallon, call 201-476-0400. Valley’s women’s health services include the Center for Childbirth; the Center for Women, Children, and Family Education; the Fertility Center; maternal-fetal medicine; a holistic birth program; reproductive genetic counseling; and gynecologic oncology services.
Ridgewood Police Allege Fair Lawn woman was carrying drug paraphernalia into courtroom
January 31, 2013
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Ridgewood NJ, For the second time in recent memory Ridgewood Police arrested some trying to enter Municipal court with drug paraphernalia.
On January 24 a Fair Lawn woman was arrested for walking into a court hearing with drugs, police say. Danielle Allegretti, 29, of Fair lawn was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia on Jan. 24, just feet away from the Municipal court bench.
Ridgewood police allege that unspecified drug paraphernalia was found inside Allegretti’s purse as she was passing through the security checkpoint right outside the court room.
Three months ago, the Ridgewood police had a similar arrest when it was discovered that a Ridgewood man had prescription pills, marijuana and cocaine in backpack .
Court officials said Wednesday that Allegretti was in court last week on a motor vehicle violation. Allegretti been released with a court date set for Feb. 14 on the new charge.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Volvo Sedan Slams Into UPS Truck on Lincoln Avenue In Ridgewood – One Injured
January 11,2012
Boyd A. Loving
6:23 PM
Ridgewood NJ, A Volvo sedan traveling southbound on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood slammed into a parked UPS truck on Friday evening, resulting in minor injuries to a passenger of the Volvo. The victim, an elderly resident of Fair Lawn, was transported to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood by members of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps. No other injuries were reported. Glen Rock PD and Ridgewood FD assisted at the scene. The damaged Volvo was removed from the scene by a flat bed tow truck. The mishap occurred in front of 252 Lincoln Avenue, between Orchard Place and West End Avenue.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
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Perfect Pita began as just as a kosher food take-out restaurant and expanded into a counter style sit in food eatery after their reputation for serving very good kosher food at reasonable prices. Perfect Pita is very popular kosher food restaurant for people who enjoy Middle Eastern dishes such as Moroccan pot roast and falafel as well as the Cholent which the traditional Sabbath stew of meat, beans, vegetables and potatoes.About little over a year ago, the store front next door became available and Perfect Pita expanded into a sit down restaurant featuring a party room which can seat more people.
Perfect Pita’s kosher counter staff is extremely friendly and our service dependable as well as fast to please our customers “on-the-go” lifestyles.Today people of all backgrounds are enjoying the middle eastern taste that Perfect Pita has to offer. From Hummus with falafel, to Beef shish kebab, Perfect Pita Restaurant will satisfy your middle eastern taste bud as well as your wallet!
Our Perfect Pita Hours:
Sunday thru Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Summer: Fri. 9 am to 3 pm
Winter Fri. 9 am to 2 pm
Our Street Address
13-22 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ
Tel: 201 794-8700
