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Jay Waitkus

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Events

First Responders, Community Come Together For Fort Lee Night Out FORT LEE, N.J. -- Members of the community will have a chance to meet local police, fire, EMS and OEM personnel during the Fort Lee Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center. The event will feature complimentary food, rides, face painting and a disc jockey. There will also be a 7 p.m screening of the movie "Zootopia." The community center is located at 1355 Inwood Terrace.

07/05/2016

Schools

New Provost Named At Sacred Heart University In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Woodbridge resident Rupendra Paliwal has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Paliwal has served as acting provost for the past six months. “In his short time as acting provost, Rupendra has demonstrated a collaborative leadership style focused on actions and outcomes,” said SHU President John J. Petillo. “He has shown the ability to understand diverse viewpoints and to tackle tough and complex issues. As our next provost, I am confident that Rupendra will assiduously promote our mission by working collabora…

07/05/2016

News

Putnam Hospital Center Earns Accreditation For Treatment Of Breast Disease CARMEL, N.Y. -- Putnam Hospital Center was recently granted a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The accreditation program is administered by the American College of Surgeons. Recipients of the designation must demonstrate compliance with a set of standards established by the program in treating women with a full spectrum of breast disease. “We are proud to bring this accreditation to our community, and to provide patients with comprehensive breast care close to home,” said Lyda Rojas, chairwoman of the Hospital Center’s ca…

07/04/2016

Events

Bogota Continues 'Meet The Mayor' Program BOGOTA, N.Y. -- Bogota’s weekly “Meet the Mayor” events take place each Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the office of Mayor Chris Keleman. The meetings are open to any Bogota resident who wants to ask Keleman a question about Bogota, or to discuss any matter to help improve the quality of life in the borough. Those who wish to have an informal conversation with the mayor are also welcome to attend. Meetings are held on a first come basis. For more information, call 201-342-1736. The mayor’s office is located in Bogota Borough Hall, 375 Larch Ave.

07/04/2016

Events

Putnam County Humane Society Holding Dog Wash CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Humane Society is holding its “Dog Wash Day of Summer” on Sunday, July 10, at the shelter, 68 Old Route 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services offered include a bath for $15, Micro-chipping for $25 and nail-trimming for $15. Dogs brought to the event must be up to date on vaccinations, dog friendly and people friendly. Volunteers are also wanted for the event. For more information, call 845 225-7777, or send an email to shelter@puthumane.org.

07/04/2016

Neighbors

Englewood Family Donates Art Cart To Hackensack Hospital Pediatric Unit HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center recently received an art cart donated by the Gribetz Family of Englewood through ArtWorks: The Naomi Cohain Foundation. Tali Gribetz raised $5,000 from her Bat Mitzvah and through her friends and family to launch the custom-designed mobile cart filled with art supplies and a special bulletin board to display patients’ drawings and paintings. The cart, given by Tali and her family in memory of their friend, Evan Levy, will be used specifically in the PIC…

07/04/2016

Police & Fire

Rockland Teen Faces Multiple Charges After Altercation With Police RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 19-year-old resident of Monsey on obstruction and drug charges after a physical altercation with the suspect. The incident stemmed from a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation in New Hempstead on Friday evening at about 7 p.m., police report. Based upon the officers’ observations, the stop turned into a drug investigation, and the driver of the vehicle became uncooperative, according to officials. During the incident, the motorist physically pushed an officer to prevent him from doing his job, police report. Police responded with use-…

07/02/2016

Events

Ridgefield Prepares For Fourth of July Fireworks RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of Ridgefield will hold its annual fireworks display on Monday, the Fourth of July, at Ridgefield High School. The event is sponsored by Fairfield County Bank. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. The fireworks will start at dusk. Parking will be available at Ridgefield High School, Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary Schools. Shuttle buses will be provided to and from Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary. Handicapped parking will be available at the high school. Grills and alcohol are prohibited at the event. Admission will not be allowed without …

07/02/2016

Police & Fire

Connecticut State Police Stepping Up Patrols During Fourth Of July Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With thousands of drivers planning to travel during the long holiday weekend, Connecticut state troopers are also preparing to patrol in increased numbers to keep roads and highways safe. State police will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. – the Combined Accident Reduction Effort – starting at midnight on Sunday, July 3, and running through midnight on Tuesday, July 5. During the initiative, troopers will be strategically placed to reduce speed on the highways and roadways. Sobriety checkpoints will also be in operation at numerous locations. Drivers can exp…

07/01/2016

Events

Fort Lee Farmers Market Kicks Off At Community Center FORT LEE, N.J. -- The annual Fort Lee Farmers Market began on June 26, and will be held each Sunday through Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center plaza area, 1355 Inwood Terrace. Vendors include Stone Pointe Farms, J&R Cookies, Mortgage Apple Cakes, Vesco Foods, Bubby’s Babka, Caribbean Delight and Romarsi Pesto. For more information, call the Fort Lee Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs at 201-693-2763.

07/01/2016

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