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Ridgefield Park Board of Education Business Administrator Resigns Ridgefield Park Board of Education Business Administrator Resigns
Ridgefield Park Board of Education Business Administrator Resigns RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Ridgefield Park Board of Education Business Administrator Matthew Paladino resigned effective Feb. 29, according to The Record. A resolution explaining Paladino's employment status was read at the board's Feb. 24 meeting, The Record reported.  Members of the public expressed criticism of Paladino being placed on paid leave in December 2015 after the district announced a $1.5 million shortfall in its $35 million budget, The Record said. Click here to read the full article at The Record.

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Business
Downtown Hackensack Office Building To Be Redeveloped Downtown Hackensack Office Building To Be Redeveloped
Downtown Hackensack Office Building To Be Redeveloped HACKENSACK, N.J. -- An iconic downtown Hackensack office building at 210 Main St. will be transformed into a mixed-use, predominantly residential project.  “This is one of the most significant projects the downtown has seen in decades,” said City Manager David Troast.  Developer Heritage Capital contracted with Hollister Construction Services to begin interior demolition and renovation of 210 and 214 Main St. for the redevelopment plan.  The plan calls for 127 residential units, the addition of an eleventh floor and close to 4,000 square feet of retail space. Project amenities will includ…

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Sports
MAAC Names Lakeland HS Grad Tori Jarosz Basketball Player Of Year MAAC Names Lakeland HS Grad Tori Jarosz Basketball Player Of Year
MAAC Names Lakeland HS Grad Tori Jarosz Basketball Player Of Year YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Marist College senior center Tori Jarosz, a Lakeland High School graduate and Cortlandt Manor resident, is the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year for 2015-16.  Jarosz is a four-time MAAC Player of the Week and finished first in the conference with 18.8 points and tied for first with 12.1 rebounds per game. She also finished first with a 49.0 field goal percentage, 3.0 blocked shots per game and 9.3 defensive rebounds per game. Jarosz was unanimously selected to the All-MAAC First Team and is a repeat All-MAAC FIrst Team selection. She …

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News
Rescue Dog Escapes From New Home In Poughkeepsie Rescue Dog Escapes From New Home In Poughkeepsie
Rescue Dog Escapes From New Home In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A lost dog has been reported in Poughkeepsie.  Percy was adopted last week after spending a decade on the streets and escaped from his new home. Anyone who spots Percy is asked to not chase him and instead to call 845-702-3749 to report any sightings. 

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With DWI After Erratic Driving Report On I-95 In New Rochelle Man Charged With DWI After Erratic Driving Report On I-95 In New Rochelle
Man Charged With DWI After Erratic Driving Report On I-95 In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A Bronx man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated on Interstate 95 oin New Rochelle on Wednesday, police said. Brendan Haugh, 48, was allegedly found to be intoxicated after New York State Police stopped him for a traffic violation, according to police.  Haugh was stopped by police after being reported to 911 as an erratic operator on the I-95, police said.  His blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19 percent after being transported and processed in New Rochelle, police said.  Haugh was turned over to a sober third party and issued an appearan…

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Schools
Irvington Students Gain All-County Orchestra, Chorus Recognition Irvington Students Gain All-County Orchestra, Chorus Recognition
Irvington Students Gain All-County Orchestra, Chorus Recognition IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Twenty Irvington students were selected by the Westchester County School Music Association for All-Country music ensembles for its 2016 festival concerts that were scheduled for this weekend at SUNY Purchase.  “Our Irvington students love what they are doing,” said music teacher Alan Goldberg. “They have taken their intelligence and talent, which are considerable, and pushed them to the max. In my view, they are just doing what they love to do: make music. They are so absorbed in their music that being accepted into the All-County groups is a natural, logical outcome.” Th…

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Events
Harrington Park Library Offers 'Pot Of Gold' Raffle Harrington Park Library Offers 'Pot Of Gold' Raffle
Harrington Park Library Offers 'Pot Of Gold' Raffle HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- Harrington Park Library is having a "pot of gold" raffle.  Patrons can fill out a link for every book read to help create the library's rainbow. They will then be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a "pot of gold" basket featuring various gifts.  Harrington Park Library is at 10 Herring St.

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Schools
Franklin Lakes Board Of Education Considers Boiler For Colonial Road School Franklin Lakes Board Of Education Considers Boiler For Colonial Road School
Franklin Lakes Board Of Education Considers Boiler For Colonial Road School FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The purchase of a new boiler for Colonial Road School may be on the K-8 Board of Education's agenda, according to The Record. The current boiler experienced an electrical breakdown in January due to water damage and could malfunction again due to faulty circuit boards that are no longer in production, The Record reported. Business administrator Michael Solokas told trustees a new high-efficiency boiler could cost $450,000, with the money coming from surplus state aid or capital reserves, said The Record. The Board of Education's next meeting is Tuesday. Click here …

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News
Bogota Considers Cashless Policy For Borough Departments Bogota Considers Cashless Policy For Borough Departments
Bogota Considers Cashless Policy For Borough Departments BOGOTA, N.J. -- Bogota officials are mulling a new no-cash policy for borough departments that accept payments, according to The Record.  Members of the public would not be able to pay for taxes, recreational programming and other items with bills or coins if the policy is enacted, The Record reported. Borough Administrator Joseph Scarpa said a cashless system would protect workers handling the transactions and minimize the potential for corruption, said The Record.  The policy will be discussed at the March 17 borough council meeting, The Record said. Click here to read the full article …

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Neighbors
Crafty Sisters Knit For A Cause In Ramsey Crafty Sisters Knit For A Cause In Ramsey
Crafty Sisters Knit For A Cause In Ramsey RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Crafty Sisters meet once a week in the local Senior Center to knit for the needy, according to The Record. The senior women knit soft, vibrant blankets, shawls, scarves and hats in colors that often align with the holidays or the likes of Ramsey High School, The Record reported. Crafty Sisters knitted more than 60 afghans in the last quarter of 2015 for area hospitals, Ramsey Responds, Greater Ramsey Unico, the Women's Club and the Board of Education, The Record said.  The group formed 16 years ago at the Knights of Columbus with a handful of members, including current …

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