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National Art Honor Society Inductees Welcomed at Virtual Ceremony

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Demarest NJ,  Outstanding student artists from the Academy of the Holy Angels were inducted into the National Art Honor Society at a virtual ceremony held on April 23. AHA art teacher Kathryn Biskup created a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate the online event.

Established by the National Art Education Association in 1978, the NAHS welcomes high school students who demonstrate a high level of scholarship in art and academics. NAHS also promotes good character, art education within and outside the halls of AHA, and service projects such as organizing the Academy’s art shows.

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All-County Athletes Receive Video Tribute from Coaches Association

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Demarest NJ,  Academy of the Holy Angels’ senior track stars Maris Rodriguez and Nicole Barbaro were recognized in a video tribute organized by the Bergen County Women Coaches Association. The video was produced in lieu of the annual awards dinner, which cannot be held while COVID-19 social distancing and self-quarantine measures remain in place.  

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Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest Has Seven top-notch AHA scholar-athletes sign on the same day

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NationalSignCoaches(2)19: Seated (L-R): Maris Rodriguez, Nicole Barbaro, Christina Bagin, Nicolette Martinez, Daniella Martinez, Samantha Hess, and Kylee Amato. Standing (L-R): AHA Track Coaches Staisean Lyew and Howard Shuman, AHA Athletic Director Patti Gorsuch, and AHA Softball Coaches Alyssa Cataldo and Susan Liddy.

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Demarest NJ, Seven top-notch athletes from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, New Jersey, signed their letters of intent on November 18 — and set a record in the process. AHA Athletic Director Patti Gorsuch explained that this is the largest group of AHA scholar-athletes to sign on the same day. Angels who committed to continue their athletic careers at the college level include: Kylee Amato of Bergenfield, softball, Bentley University; Samantha Hess of Nutley, softball, Bentley University; Maris Rodriguez of Ridgewood, track, Saint Joseph’s University; Nicole Barbaro of Fort Lee, track, Amherst College; Christina Bagin of Glen Ridge, track, Hamilton College; and twin sisters Daniella and Nicolette Martinez of Park Ridge, volleyball, New Jersey City University.

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Former Fox news host Eric Bolling calls for fight against opioids crisis after son’s death ruled as overdose

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October 28,2017
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Demarest NJ, Former Fox news host Eric Bolling revealed on social media that his son’s death has been ruled an accidental overdose, and then followed up with a call for a fight against the country’s opioids crisis. Bolling had moved to Livingston New Jersey in 1999, and now spends his time in homes between Demarest and Long Beach Island.

On Facebook Bolling said on October 26,2017 , “Just received some tragic news from the Coroner in Colorado. Eric Chase’s passing has been ruled an accidental overdose that included opioids. Adrienne and I thank you for your continued prayers and support. We must fight against this national epidemic, too many innocent victims.”

The Boulder County Coroner in Colorado reported the official cause of death as a mixed drug intoxication, including cocaine and fentanyl. Bolling, Jr. died in September in Boulder, Colorado, where he was a student at the University of Colorado.

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Demarest Resident Falls Victim of Credit Card Fraud in Ridgewood

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October 21,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on Monday, October 19, 2015, a Demarest resident reported his/her credit cards taken from his/her wallet while in Ridgewood.

The victim realized that the cards were missing after being contacted by the issuer regarding suspicious activity at several local high end retail stores.
Detectives were able to obtain surveillance photographs of a male and female suspect presenting the victim’s stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases. The matter is under investigation by the detective bureau.