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Monkeys, Humans Both Monkey Around Less With Age Monkeys, Humans Both Monkey Around Less With Age
Monkeys, Humans Both Monkey Around Less With Age While none of the subjects were heard to utter "Get off my lawn!" older monkeys observed in a recent study shared a variety of traits with older humans, the New York Times recently reported.Researchers studied over 100 Barbary macaque monkeys with a large age range, from 4 to 29, which one researcher said is about 105 in human years. And those primates shared some familiar behaviors, the Times' piece parsed out. The monkeys grew less interested in toys as they reached reproductive age, and as they reached "retirement age," while they stayed interested in social contacts, …
Upper Saddle River Museum Offers 'Summer Sundays' Upper Saddle River Museum Offers 'Summer Sundays'
Upper Saddle River Museum Offers 'Summer Sundays' UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- You can get to know Lizzie Goetschius at the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum with the museum's "Summer Sundays." The museum will be open every Sunday in July and August, from 2-4 p.m., and there will be a special activity for children or a demonstration. Lizzie Goetschius was the last resident of the Hopper-Goetschius House, and a new exhibit will be on display throughout the summer, featuring her clothing through the decades, early postcards, dance cards and notes. She'd come to the house as a bride in 1910 and remained there for over 70 years. Her exh…
Shakespeare On The Sound Brings 'Hamlet' For 21st Anniversary Production Shakespeare On The Sound Brings 'Hamlet' For 21st Anniversary Production
Shakespeare On The Sound Brings 'Hamlet' For 21st Anniversary Production ROWAYTON, Conn. -- For its 21st anniversary production, Shakespeare on the Sound is performing "Hamlet" in Rowayton's Pinkney Park, through Sunday, July 3. Claire Shannon Kelly of New Canaan is the director. Admission is free on Wednesday and Thursday -- though donations are accepted. On Fridays through Sundays, admission is $20, and kids under 12 are free. Bring your own picnic basket and chairs or blanket. Reserved seating is also available, for $50. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the outdoor theater of Rowayton’s Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Ave. For reservations, or f…
PHOTOS: Bronxville Fifth-Graders Celebrate Moving-Up Ceremony PHOTOS: Bronxville Fifth-Graders Celebrate Moving-Up Ceremony
Photos: Bronxville Fifth-Graders Celebrate Moving-Up Ceremony BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Fifth-graders at Bronxville Elementary School celebrated one of many milestones in their academic careers during a moving-up ceremony on June 23. Principal Tricia Murray said the moving up ceremony was a celebration of the students' achievements and successes throughout their time in the elementary school. She said that they're ready to embark on an exciting new journey, as they move up to middle school. Murray also reflected on an inquiry project the students completed this year. The project encouraged them to work collaboratively, think critically and research a topic,…
Downed Wire Closes Compo Road In Westport Downed Wire Closes Compo Road In Westport
Downed Wire Closes Compo Road In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Right before 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Westport firefighters responded to a fire alongside Metro North tracks, caused by a power line that was down and arcing. The Westport Fire Department was responding to a reported explosion and smoke in the area of Elaine Road and Compo Road South. Units found an Eversource power line, running along the Metro North right of way near the tracks, down when they arrived. The line had caused the brush and some railroad ties along the side of the track to catch on fire. Traffic on Track 3 had to be stopped and that on Tracks 1, 2 and 4…
Is Starbucks Underfilling Lattes? Judge Allows Lawsuit Arguing Just That Is Starbucks Underfilling Lattes? Judge Allows Lawsuit Arguing Just That
Is Starbucks Underfilling Lattes? Judge Allows Lawsuit Arguing Just That A federal judge in California has allowed most of a class-action lawsuit against Starbucks -- alleging that the coffee giant purposely underfills lattes -- to continue, the New York Times has reported. The judge said that the alleged deception wasn't implausible by law and that a jury should decide the issue, according to the Times. The plaintiffs also asserted that in 2009, the company starting using pitchers with "fill to" lines that resulted in a lower volume. And this isn't Starbucks' only current class-action suit. A woman in Chicago filed a suit this spring, alleging that …
Mary Joyce Doyle, 87, New Milford Resident Mary Joyce Doyle, 87, New Milford Resident
Mary Joyce Doyle, 87, New Milford Resident NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Mary Joyce Doyle, of New Milford, died on Tuesday, June 28. She was 87. Born in Trenton, Doyle graduated from Cathedral High School in Trenton and Georgian Court University. She received her master's in library science at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She was the director of the Bergenfield Free Public Library and Information Center, and a member of the NJAA and the Contemporary Women's Club of Bergenfield. Doyle is survived by her sisters, June Doyle and Sister Patricia Doyle. The funeral Liturgy will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, at Church of …
Maria Belluscio, 77, Former Lodi Resident Maria Belluscio, 77, Former Lodi Resident
Maria Belluscio, 77, Former Lodi Resident LEONIA, N.J. -- Maria (Salvatore) Belluscio -- a Leonia resident, formerly of Lodi -- died Tuesday, June 28. She was 77. Belluscio was the longtime owner and operator of Di Maria's Restaurant, in Saddle Brook. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church, in Leonia, where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was also a part of the St. Padre Pio Adoration society in Garfield and was a member of the New Jersey State Columbiettes in Cliffside Park. She is survived by her children, Leonardo Sabino and his wife Rosella, Rachele Tasca and her husband Peter, and Renato Belluscio;…
Nellie Hetel, 99, Longtime Garfield Resident Nellie Hetel, 99, Longtime Garfield Resident
Nellie Hetel, 99, Longtime Garfield Resident GARFIELD, N.J. -- Nellie (Gut) Hetel, a longtime Garfield resident, died on Monday, June 27. She was 99. Hetel was born in Passaic to Polish immigrant parents. Her first job was working in Macinernie's Handkerchief Factory, in Passaic, but during and after World War II, she worked as an inspector of B-29 engines at Curtis Wright, in Wood-Ridge. Hetel later worked at Kodak, in Fair Lawn, and ended her work career at Liz Claiborne, in Secaucus. She was also a poll worker for the Bergen County Board of Elections until she was 95. She was active in Garfield Fire Co. 4 Women's Auxiliary for many…
Meet Toby, Putnam Humane Society's Pet Of The Week Meet Toby, Putnam Humane Society's Pet Of The Week
Meet Toby, Putnam Humane Society's Pet Of The Week CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam Humane Society would like to introduce Toby -- "a handsome black and white adult boy who is very sweet and friendly."He is also playful and active. You can visit him at the shelter, at 68 Old Rt. 6, in Carmel. The shelter is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about Toby or the shelter generally, call 845-225-7777, or visit its website or Facebook page.
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