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Matt Speiser

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Paramus Route 17 South Ramp Closed PARAMUS, N.J. — The ramp from southbound Route 17 to Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus was closed until further notice Tuesday for roadwork, police reported.

by Matt Speiser

02/23/2016

Business

Edgewater Investor Takes Macarons Mainstream EDGEWATER, N.J. — Edgewater businessman Raj Bhatt believes he has found the next big American indulgence: macarons. The vibrantly-colored cookies propelled Bhatt to invest in Woops!, a confectionery company that specializes in French macarons, in 2013. The simple product was appealing to the eye and was exactly what the United States needed, he said. Woops! has since sold some six million macarons and counting. "The beauty of a macaroon is how the shell and filling react and combine in flavor and texture," he said. "It definitely is not an easy pastry to make." Woops…

by Matt Speiser

02/23/2016

Sports

Video: Demarest Honors Closter Cobras, Junior Football Champs DEMAREST, N.J. —Demarest officials honored the Bergen County Junior Football Champion Closter Cobras during a brief ceremony at the Mayor and Council meeting Monday night. The Cobras — comprised of 5th- and 6th-grade boys from Closter, Demarest and Haworth — capped off a perfect 10-0 season by beating previously unbeaten Park Ridge in their Super Bowl, played at Park Ridge High School (SEE: Closter Junior Footballers Cap Perfect Season With Championship). "Even though the group of you live in three different towns, you played together as a unit and as a team, and that is what is import…

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Neighbors

Paramus Rotary Gives 'Gift Of Life' To Hundreds Of Kids PARAMUS, N.J. — The Paramus Rotary Club was recognized for its involvement with "Gift of Life International," a rotarian based organization that provides treatment for children with heart disease in third world countries. Since becoming involved with "Gift of Life" in 1986, the Paramus Rotary Club has helped provide treatment for 161 children, the most of any rotarian organization, according to the club's public relations director Fred Rohdieck. "Gift of Life is the most significant thing that we do and the thing we are most proud of," Rohdieck told Daily Voice…

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Neighbors

Cresskill Pet Owners Must Obtain Licenses CRESSKILL, N.J. — Dog and car owners in Cresskill must obtain licenses for their pets by February 29 or be subject to a $10 late fee. Failure to obtain a license by March 14th will also result in a summons. Dog licenses cost $16 and cat licenses cost $11. Required proof of rabies must be valid through November 1, 2016 and proof of neutering is needed to obtain a license. Free rabies vaccinations are offered at the Cresskill Animal Hospital.

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Events

Paramus All-Stars Take On Harlem Wizards PARAMUS, N.J. — The Harlem Wizards will play the Paramus All-Stars at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 27 at Paramus High School to benefit the Paramus Children’s Health Foundation.The Paramus Children’s Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to Paramus families with children who have a severe illness or injury resulting in economic hardship. CLICK HERE for more.

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Neighbors

Rutherford Library Provides Tax Form Assistance RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rutherford Free Public Library wants to assist locals with their taxes. A limited supply of 1040 and 1040A federal tax forms and the instruction booklets for 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are now available at the library. Staff will also assist with downloading and printing additional forms off of the IRS website. The library does not have New Jersey forms or booklets, but has prepared a few New Jersey instruction booklets that can be checked out or copied at the library.

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Schools

Paramus Students Visit Buehler Challenger Center PARAMUS, N.J. — Fourth grade students at Parkway Elementary School in Paramus visited the Buehler Challenger Center at Bergen Community College on Friday as part of the school's B.L.A.S.T. (Building and Learning Around Science and Technology) program.Students worked in teams of four using a hands-on, inquiry approach to build structures, test them, and record the data. Some of the activities the students explored dealt with speed and motion, electricity and circuitry and robotics. Students were also instructed on how astronauts live and work in space.

by Matt Speiser

02/22/2016

Business

Englewood Business Owner Opens Bagel Edgewater Bagel Shop EDGEWATER, N.J. — Amir Moussavian wants to make his River Road bagel shop a staple in the morning routine of Edgewater residents. With "too good of an opportunity to pass up," Moussavian of Englewood bought the 1,300-square-foot shop last November when he heard the former owner was looking to get out. He closed it down for renovations before reopening as "Bagel N' More" early this month, retaining the former shop's staff — who seem to know what they're doing. "These people have been making bagels for over 15 years," said Moussavian, 52. "They know how it …

by Matt Speiser

02/19/2016

Business

'Tasty Fusion' Brings Far East Flavor To Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. — "Tasty Fusion" is bringing an assortment of Chinese, Japanese and Thai flavors to Lyndhurst. The Asian-fusion eatery opened at 33 Ridge Road last August, after longtime Long Island restauranteurs and owners Maggie Li and Tony Huang decided they needed a change of scenery. "We looked around the area and didn't see any other place doing quality Asian cuisine so we thought it was a good opportunity," said Li, whose husband, Huang, is a co-owner of the restaurant. Tasty Fusion took over the space previously occupied by Hunan Garden — which had been in Lynd…

by Matt Speiser

02/19/2016

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