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William Paterson University In Wayne Opens New Academic Building WAYNE, N.J. -- William Paterson University in Wayne opened its University Hall academic building Wednesday. The $40 million building, opening six months ahead of schedule, is the first step in a long-range plan to modernize facilities in the academic core of the campus. The project was paid for in part by $30 million from the “Building Our Future” Bond Act. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, along more than 300 state and local officials and members of the William Paterson University, attended the grand opening of the new 80,000-square-foot academic building. “University Hall, with its important mix …

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Events

Leonia Library Organizes Board Games, Coloring For Grown-Ups LEONIA, N.J. -- The Leonia Public Library is hosting a new monthly adult coloring and board games event. The first session will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Relax and enjoying coloring, board games, coffee and desserts at the library's monthly coloring and game time for adults. Coloring books, sheets, pencils and other materials will be provided, along with board games and coffee/dessert. Feel free to bring your lunch. The sessions will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Friday through March. For more information, call the library at 201-592-5770 or e-mail leoncirc@bccls.org. T…

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Events

Saddle River Reminds Pet Owners To Renew Licenses This Month SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Saddle River is asking residents to renew their dog and cat owner licenses by Jan. 31. The one-year licenses must be obtained by completing a borough form. The fee is $8.20 for a regular license for a spayed or neutered pet or $11.20 for those that are not spayed and neutered. All checks may be made out to the borough of Saddle River. Proof of rabies inoculation must accompany all requests. New registrations must show proof a pet is of reproductive age and has been permanently altered through sterilization. All licenses must be obtained at the municipal building from 8…

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Sports

Youth Basketball Clinics Starting In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that Youth Basketball Clinics will begin at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 28, and run through Friday, March 11. The clinics will be held in the Bendheim Western Civic Center Gym. Registration began on Monday, Jan. 4, by mail only. Walk-in registration at the Civic Center started this Monday. The program for children ages 5 and 6 will run from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Children ages 7 and 8 will meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., and children 9 and 10 meet from 5:15 to 6 p.m. The cost for the program is $1…

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Events

Ridgefield Remembers The Hungry With Drive Event RIDGEFIELD, N.J. -- Music from the Neighborhood, a community event, will be held at the English Neighborhood in Ridgefield Sunday to support the hungry. Come to the historic neighborhood for an afternoon of live music from the 1920s through the 1970s performed by Ron and Arlene Romaine. The event will benefit the Center For Food Action at the English Neighborhood Reformed Church, 1040 Edgewater Ave., Ridgefield. The event is from 2-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.englishneighborhoodreformed.org.

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Events

Lodi Dentist Gives Kids In Need Healthy Smiles With Free Event LODI, N.J. -- Dental Associates of Lodi, along with several other Bergen County centers, will participate in "Give Kids A Smile Day" Friday, Feb. 5 to provide free dental care. "Give Kids a Smile" is meant to help children who cannot otherwise afford to see a dentist. The child will receive a check up, followed by a cleaning, fluoride treatment or sealants. If your child has decayed teeth, the dentist may provide fillings or perform extractions and other treatments as needed. GKAS NJ is a program of the New Jersey Dental Association. An appointment is required, and the f…

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Business

BLT In Stamford Launches Silicon Harbor Property, Aims For Tech Tenants STAMFORD, Conn. -- Building and Land Technology (BLT) in Stamford has officially launched its newly branded Silicon Harbor office complex and is embarking on a transformation of this 500,000 square-foot facility overlooking Long Island Sound. Silicon Harbor, the former world headquarters for Pitney Bowes, is a trophy property located at 1 Elmcroft Road in the heart of Harbor Point. Carl R. Kuehner III, CEO of Building and Land Technology, owner and developer of Harbor Point, made the announcement, which comes at the same time that the previously developed office space within Harbor Point has …

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Events

Weight Loss Program Offered At Norwalk Hospital NORWALK, Conn. -- Now’s the time to transform yourself, according to Barbara Schmidt, nutrition life style program specialist at Norwalk Hospital. “Instead of saying this year, I will lose weight, say: ‘This year I am going to be proactive and do something about my health! I am going to start eating healthy,’ and guess what? If you are eating to be healthy, the bonus is that you will lose weight," Schmidt said. Learn more at a free lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium at Norwalk Hospital. In addition, you may sign up to participate in the eight-…

by Ken Davis

01/14/2016

Sports

Carmel HS Wrestler Dominic Caporale Commits To Sacred Heart CARMEL, N.Y. -- Carmel High School senior Dominic Caporale signed a letter of intent to join the Division 1 Wrestling team at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., after graduation.“I saw Dominic’s potential when he was in grade school,” commented Carmel wrestling coach, Seth Harrison. “It is thrilling to see his hard work culminate with a Division 1 scholarship to Sacred Heart University." Caporale has been an integral participant of the high school varsity wrestling team for the past six years. He has been the team captain for the past four years. “Dominic has demonstrated his…

by Ken Davis

01/13/2016

Events

Mysterious Book Society For Students Meets At Kent Library KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Who doesn't love a good mystery? The Mysterious Book Society, a book discussion group for students in the fifth-grade and up, will meet in the Kent Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The next book the group will discuss is "The Screaming Staircase" by Jonathan Stroud, the first in the Lockwood & Co. series. All types of ghosts, haunts, spirits and specters are appearing throughout London, and they aren't exactly friendly. Many different Psychic Detection Agencies have cropped up to handle the dangerous work. Fearless Lucy Carlyle teams up with charismatic An…

by Ken Davis

01/13/2016

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