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Jay Waitkus

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Events

Bergen County Audubon Society To Visit Teaneck Creek Conservancy TEANECK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Audubon Society will venture to the Teaneck Creek Conservancy on Tuesday, March 1, at 9:30 a.m. The group will meet in the parking lot on Puffin Way, then walk the creek looking for winter birds and spring arrivals. The event is free-of-charge. For more information, call 201-230-4983, or send an email to Greatauk4@gmail.com.

02/29/2016

Police & Fire

Taconic State Parkway Stop Results In Fugitive Charge MILAN, N.Y. -- New York State Police from Rhinebeck have arrested a 51-year-old man from Greenwich, Conn., as a fugitive of justice from New Jersey, police said. The arrest stemmed from a motor vehicle stop for speeding on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Milan on Saturday, police report. A check of the driver’s license revealed that the driver, identified as Kenneth Wheeler, had an outstanding warrant from Hudson County, N.J., for misapplication of property over $75,000, a felony, according to police. Wheeler was arraigned in Milan Town Court and remanded to Dutchess County Jail o…

02/28/2016

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Trespassing At Yorktown Community Center YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 53-year-old homeless woman for trespassing at the Yorktown Cultural Community Center. Police received a call from an employee of Yorktown reporting a woman was trespassing at the community center on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 8:50 p.m., according to police. Officers were dispatched and conducted an investigation revealing that the woman, identified as Ada Beneraf, was inside the building after being warned that she was no longer permitted on the property, officials report. Beneraf was taken into custody and brought to Police Headquarter…

02/28/2016

Events

Ramsey Library To Host Latest 'Dog Buddies' Reading Event RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Free Public Library will provide its latest opportunity for children to practice their reading skills on a therapy dog on Tuesday, March 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. The "Dog Buddies" sessions are open to kids in grades one through five. Registration for the event is required. For more information, call 201-327-1445, or send an email to maggie.suarez@ramsey.bccls.org. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Ave.

02/28/2016

Events

Rutherford Library's Knitting And Book Discussion Group Meeting On March 2 RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Public Library’s Knit One, Read Two knitting and book discussion group will meet in the library’s auditorium on Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “The Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer. All those who knit or crochet are invited to bring their needlework and join the discussion. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk.

02/28/2016

Lifestyle

Tech Savvy Teens Tutoring Seniors at East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- East Rutherford teens will be offering their tech skills to area seniors who are interested in learning about social media or improving their computer knowledge during “Teen Tech Week” at the East Rutherford Memorial Library. The tutorials, which will be conducted on a one on one basis, will take place from Monday, March 7, through Saturday, March 12. The sessions will be held in the afternoons throughout the course of the week. Priority will be given to East Rutherford residents. Topics will include use of Twitter, establishing an email address and creating a Fac…

02/28/2016

News

Ringwood Library Opens Annual Writing Contest RINGWOOD, N.J. – The Ringwood Public Library is holding its 42nd annual prose and poetry contest. The competition, which attracts hundreds of submissions each year, is open to Ringwood elementary, high school and college students, along with students at Lakeland High School. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges. An awards ceremony will be held in May. All winning entries will appear in a special booklet printed and distributed by the library. The last day for submissions is Monday, Feb. 29. Complete contest rules and entry forms are available at the library and all Ringwood…

02/28/2016

Schools

Paramus' Visitation Academy Hosts Scholastic Book Fair PARAMUS, N.J. -- Visitation Academy students recently enjoyed a three-day Scholastic Book Fair. The fair provided students access to a wide range of titles, favorite series and works by popular authors available for sale. The event included a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog.

02/28/2016

News

Rockland County Executive Ed Day Releases Statement On Suez Water Rate Hike NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day has released a statement in opposition to the recently proposed Suez Water rate increase. Day states: “Without question, this proposed rate hike will unfairly burden residents and businesses in Rockland County. What's most troubling is that nearly half of the proposed increase will go toward recouping monies expended by Suez during its push for a Hudson River desalination plant in North Rockland. “By allowing the desal process to go forward, the [state Public Service Commission] is complicit in driving our water rates even higher. Rubber…

02/27/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Woman Arrested After Slapping Incident WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport police have charged a 33-year-old woman with disorderly conduct after an incident at a residence last week. Police responded to a Riverside Avenue report of a missing person on Feb. 16, according to officials. The officers learned that the missing person, identified as Christina Kaufman of Westport, slapped the victim in the face before leaving the house, police report. Kaufman was in violation of an active protective order placed against her, according to police. Officers located Kaufman later that evening, officials report. She was served with an arrest war…

02/27/2016

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