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Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scouts Rock Around 501(c) Trees Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scouts Rock Around 501(c) Trees
Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scouts Rock Around 501(c) Trees HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. – Give the gift of charity by visiting the "501(c) Trees For a Cause" at the Hilton of Hasbrouck Heights. Nonprofits from around Bergen County are raising awareness about their causes at the first-ever event, where people can make a donation in person or online.  Sponsored by the Nonprofit Committee as part of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event was a collaborative effort with nonprofits from all over Bergen County who came together to host the event. Each organization was assigned a tree in the hotel lobby of the Hilton Hasbrouck Heigh…
Texas Roadhouse Targets Teterboro Landing Texas Roadhouse Targets Teterboro Landing
Texas Roadhouse Targets Teterboro Landing TETERBORO, N.J. -- Foodies will have another new restaurant to sample when Texas Roadhouse opens in Teterboro Landing in February. Texas Roadhouse is famous for its hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides and fresh-baked bread. Menu items have a Texas/Western influence, including Cactus Blossom, Rattlesnake Bites, Texas Red Chili, Ft. Worth Ribeye and Dallas Filet. There are also kids meals and gluten-free options. It was voted No. 1 steak by Nation’s Restaurant News Consumer Picks survey for 2016. The walls of each restaurant are adorned with murals that are creat…
Blaze Pizza Fires Up Fifth New Jersey Location In Teterboro Blaze Pizza Fires Up Fifth New Jersey Location In Teterboro
Blaze Pizza Fires Up Fifth New Jersey Location In Teterboro TETERBORO, N.J. -- Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza has opened its fifth New Jersey joint in Teterboro Landing. The fast-casual artisanal pizza concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants, has locations in Paramus and Wayne. The store offered free, build-your-own pizzas on Nov. 18 to all of its social media followers. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer free build-your-own artisanal pizzas on Friday, Nov. 18, from 11a.m. to 10 p.m. to anyone who follows Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.  The restaurant, which has seating for 60, is in Tet…
Sports Training Center Hones Its Competitive Edge In Larger Carlstadt Site Sports Training Center Hones Its Competitive Edge In Larger Carlstadt Site
Sports Training Center Hones Its Competitive Edge In Larger Carlstadt Site CARLSTADT, N.J. --  Six years after opening his fitness training center in a small Wood-Ridge storefront, John Valenti, owner of Overdrive Training, has moved to a bigger facility. The lifelong Hasbrouck Heights resident moved to Carlstadt, under the umbrella of East Coast/West Coast Strength Speed and Conditioning, previously CrossFit Meadowlands. He traded in a 1800-square-foot site for a 6,000-square-foot facility and rebranded the company East Coast Athletics. “We needed more space,” Valenti said. “They have unique clients, very serious clients,” he said of the new location.” That’s w…
Carolers, Toy Soldiers On Stilts Mark Lyndhurst's Holiday In The Park Carolers, Toy Soldiers On Stilts Mark Lyndhurst's Holiday In The Park
Carolers, Toy Soldiers On Stilts Mark Lyndhurst's Holiday In The Park LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Township of Lyndhurst will host the annual “Holiday in the Park” on Saturday, Dec. 10. The 6 - 9 p.m. event will be held in Town Hall Park on Delafield Avenue. The rain date is Dec. 11. The Mayor and Commissioners invite the community to celebrate the holiday season together. Residents can enjoy free horse-and-carriage rides, trackless train rides, roasted chestnuts, hot cocoa, donuts, hot apple cider, eggnog and coffee. A variety of other foods, arts and crafts will be available for purchase. The annual town-wide event will usher in the season, complete with a a co…
Cliffside Park Pet Rescue Gets In On #GivingTuesday Cliffside Park Pet Rescue Gets In On #GivingTuesday
Cliffside Park Pet Rescue Gets In On #GivingTuesday CLIFFSIDE PARK. N.J. -- #GivingTuesday has taken on another meaning for the first time this year, it’s also National Giving Day, and Bergen County Protect and Rescue Foundation is seeking donations to help. Inspired to help make a difference in the animal world, BCP&R was created. It is a 501c(3) non-profit, volunteer operated, no-kill animal shelter. BCP&R is a member of the Amazon Smile program that helps support non-profits by allowing shoppers to use a designated link to make their Amazon.com purchases. In return, Amazon will donate a portion of an eligible purchase to the shelt…
Jersey Mike’s Opens In East Rutherford With Fundraiser For Local School Jersey Mike’s Opens In East Rutherford With Fundraiser For Local School
Jersey Mike’s Opens In East Rutherford With Fundraiser For Local School EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opened in East Rutherford and had a grand opening and free sub fundraiser to support Henry P. Becton Regional High School. The management and staff of the new restaurant circulated 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 donation to Henry P. Becton Regional High School. “We have been eyeing East Rutherford for quite some time now and know what a great community it is,” said John Helm, franchise co-owner.  “We’re offering a different kind of lunch and di…
Fire Hydrant GPS Project Earns Hasbrouck Heights Teen Eagle Scout Rank Fire Hydrant GPS Project Earns Hasbrouck Heights Teen Eagle Scout Rank
Fire Hydrant GPS Project Earns Hasbrouck Heights Teen Eagle Scout Rank HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Hasbrouck Heights Boy Scout Troop 17 celebrated its latest Eagle Scout with a Court of Honor at the Moose Lodge in Hackensack. It is the troop's sixth Scout to earn the Eagle rank in 2016. Matthew Dalzell from Troop 86 in Lyndhurst was the master of ceremonies for the event that celebrated Hasbrouck Heights resident Timothy Edward Victori’s achievement of Eagle Scout. Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts go on to earn their Eagle. To achieve the ultimate rank, Victori needed to earn at least 21 Merit Badges, 11 of which are mandatory, and provide leadership to a community …
Lyndhurst Church Announces Service Details For Children With Special Needs Lyndhurst Church Announces Service Details For Children With Special Needs
Lyndhurst Church Announces Service Details For Children With Special Needs LYNDHURST, N.J. — Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst has announced the details for its first-ever inclusive family mass. The all-inclusive family mass will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 3:30 p.m. Families should arrive early for family photos and to personalize a family token.  The mass will accommodate all those in attendance, and especially seek to include families living with developmental, intellectual and/or other disabilities. Father Jim Starasinich will preside over the service.  An adapted Mass book will be provided. This also incorporates the "token" which are Advent w…
Hasbrouck Heights Athlete Overcomes Injury To Carry On Grandfather's Legacy Hasbrouck Heights Athlete Overcomes Injury To Carry On Grandfather's Legacy
Hasbrouck Heights Athlete Overcomes Injury To Carry On Grandfather's Legacy HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- It's a few days before Thanksgiving and Dylan Freschi of Hasbrouck Heights has a lot to be thankful for.  The football team's center and his teammates will play in the state finals Sunday, Dec. 4.  But he’s had a long, painful road back to his starting role due to an undiagnosed knee injury and surgery took him out of the game he loves for most of his junior year. Freschi played football starting at five years old. He began feeling pain in seventh and eighth grades, but just took pain relievers and played through it. A physical examination in his sophomore year …
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