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Demarest Teen Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Tenafly Juvenile

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 18-year-old JUSTIN M. URGILES of Demarest, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, the Tenafly Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain, and the Demarest Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Frank Visaggio.

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Demarest Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old ERROL D. DALUDADO of Demarest, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Demarest Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Frank Visaggio.

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Sixteen-year-old musical prodigy Owen Smith will present piano solos by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Brahms at the Ridgewood Public Library

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Ridgewood NJ, Owen is 16 years old, an honor student at the Manhattan School of Music pre college, lives in Demarest, Bergen County, goes to Bergen Catholic High school. Owen started to play piano at 5, and has studied at Manhattan School of Music Pre College since he was 9 years old. He was the prize winner of Piano Concerto Competition at Manhattan School of Music, and was past prize winner of New York and New Jersey Piano teachers association, past prize winner of International Grand Piano competition. Piano solo pieces of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin Schumann, and Brahms.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Theater Department Scores Metro & Rising Star Awards

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Demarest NJ,   “Urinetown,” the musical with the odd name, has been a gold mine for the Academy of the Holy Angels. This spring 2024 production just garnered three Metropolitan High School Theater Awards (better known as Metro Awards) and another three Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards – including the Paper Mill’s ultra-prestigious Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, which is akin to a Tony Award!

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Demarest Board of Health: helping the bees during the summer months

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Demarest NJ, by way of Assemblyman Bob Auth ,according to the Demarest Board of Health in order to help the bees during the summer months there are fewer flowers and other food sources for bees.

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Women in STEM Host a Different Sort of ‘Open House’ at Academy of the Holy Angels

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Demarest NJ, STEM students thrive at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where a group of teen engineers just built sustainable model homes. On February 6, members of Women in STEM presented their solar-powered creations to faculty members at an “open house,” where viewers were encouraged to open the models and examine the internal electrical components.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Nominated for US Senate Youth Program

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Demarest NJ,  Elise Tao’s hard work is paying incredible dividends. This fall, she was named the Academy of the Holy Angels’ nominee to the 62nd Annual United States Senate Youth Program. This highly selective, merit-based convocation is sponsored by The Hearst Foundation and the U.S. Senate.

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Tile Man Gets 40 Years For Aggravated Sexual Assault on a Minor in Demarest

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on September 29, 2023, ALEJANDRO VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ of Morristown, NJ was sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault on a minor.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Achieves Goal of Becoming an EMT

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Demarest NJ, Olivia Roque was a Girl Scout of about nine years old when she caught a glimpse into her future. At the time, the Little Ferry resident met an older Scout who was a junior member of a Hasbrouck Heights emergency medical services team. Captivated, Roque was determined to serve as an EMT, and ultimately become a doctor.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Varsity Dance Co-captain Katie Fragola Signs with Fordham

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Demarest NJ, Kathryn Fragola, a brand new graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, is now the newest member of the Fordham University Dance Team. Fragola’s signing ceremony was held at her alma mater on June 8. AHA Head Dance Coach Jenny Sweet, Fordham Dance Coach Stephanie Yonkovich, and Fragola’s parents Virginia and Vito were on hand to celebrate.

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Contractor Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor in her family’s home in Demarest

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of ALEJANDRO VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ of Morristown, NJ for aggravated sexual assault on a minor. On May 12, 2023, following a four-day jury trial before the Honorable Nina Remson, J.S.C., in Bergen County Superior Court, VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Consider STEM Careers with Alumna Engineer Nina Sinatra

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Demarest NJ, Nina Sinatra, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, recently addressed current Angels about her exciting career as a senior mechanical and materials engineer.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Flutist Chloe Hahn Ascends to Top Seats in Region I Orchestra & Ensemble

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Demarest NJ,  instrumental musician Chloe Hahn of Cresskill has been named principal flutist for the Intermediate Region I Orchestra and second chair flutist for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Junior Elise Tao to Attend 16th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy

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Demarest NJ, Elise Tao of Upper Saddle River is one of four New Jersey teens chosen to attend the 16th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy. She and 99 of her peers from across the country will attend this event (March 23-26) at Walt Disney World in Florida. Participants, who range in age from 13 through 19, will attend career workshops, interact with mentors, and learn how their dreams can ultimately change their lives. 

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Academy of the Holy Angels Stephanie Chan to Apply for Governor’s School in Engineering & Tech

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Closter NJ, Stephanie Chan of Closter, a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, is her school’s nominee for the 2023 Governor’s School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology. Chan will now make her formal application to the highly-selective summer immersion program, which will be held at the Rutgers University School of Engineering.

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