Sunday, May 20, 2012
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A family argument led to the murder of a Deptford man early Friday morning, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Chad Gatewood, 45, and his nephew, Elijah P. Gatewood-Gabriel, 20, allegedly got in a confrontation around midnight, when Gatewood stabbed Gatewood-Gabriel multiple times with a kitchen knife in the family's apartment, GCPO spokesman Bernie Weisenfeld said. Tax collections in New Jersey are running $230 million behind Gov. Chris Christie's projections after April revenue came up short, according to a state Treasury report released Tuesday. If the trend continues, Christie and lawmakers may have to revise their plans to cut taxes, or they may have to find other places to trim the budget. [Inquirer] Princeton …
Taking a look back on the week of May 13
Joseph Mastropietro has been appointed as the new middle school principal, Catherine Cassidy has been appointed assistant principal to the middle school/high school. Surrounded by friends, family and community leaders, the volunteer members of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire and EMS department proudly stood in front of the equipment that they use to keep their neighbors safe as they took part in their annual inspection. The middle school/high school building was surrounded by fire engines and police vehicles Tuesday evening while firefighters investigated a call that turned out to be false alarm. Five Hasbrouck Heights residents have been honored for their years of service with Inserra Supermarkets. Eight professionals introduce students to …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star came to Heights Beer & Wine Emporium to sign copies of her new Red Velvet Cosmo on Saturday.
Fans came from all over the area, even as far as Brooklyn, to meet Real Housewives of New Jersey star Kathy Wakile who was at Heights Beer & Wine Emporium Saturday afternoon to sign bottles of her new Red Velvet Cosmo. The star spent time interacting with each fan, signing autographs and posing for photos. Fans were excited to also meet Kathy’s husband Richie and cousin Rosie who also appear on the show. One couple came all the way from Brooklyn to meet Wakile. Millie Arlistico and her husband said they were in the area visiting and while they were here came out to meet the Real Housewives star. Most fans had the star sign their Red Velvet Cosmo bottle but young Hope Gatto of Saddle Brook had a different idea. She walked away with some …
Patch features the pets of the week from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro
The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home. Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.
Each week Patch features some of the top headlines from around Bergen County
In top county news this week: A Mahwah couple was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, among other charges, after a near six-hour standoff with police and SWAT Team negotiators Wednesday that ended after police used force and tear gas to remove the couple from their Ramapo Brae condo, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli said. About a hundred Teaneck residents have claimed fraudulent charges on their credit cards since Wednesday, leading township police to urge residents to officially report the alleged activity. A group of community members, family and friends are banding together to help a Fort Lee family, whose 15-year-old son is in need of a heart transplant, through some difficult times, and in the process, to raise …
Fourth annual event features foods, rides, live entertainment and much more.
Hasbrouck Heights Police will begin to shut down part of the Boulevard from Raymond to Washington Place at 7 a.m. Sunday to prepare for the fourth annual street fair event. The fourth annual Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair takes places from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the Boulevard between Raymond and Washington Place. Once again the street fair promises a full day of family fun complete with food, rides, games, live entertainment. As always local businesses are a featured part of this event. Many have been posting on their Facebook pages about the special treats they will offer up that day. Lovey’s Pizza invites all to stop by for some grilled treats and cool beverages. Spindler’s Bakery will host a pie eating contest and a cupcake eating …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The River Vale Farmers Market received the most votes in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
The votes are in and the readers have chosen the River Vale Farmers Market as its top choice for favorite farmers market in North Jersey. The River Vale Farmer’s Market runs on Thursdays from late June through October at the River Vale Town Hall Complex parking lot next to the tennis courts. Some of its main features include two fresh fruit and vegetable stands, a handmade wine stand with tastings. Other offerings include handmade sodas and coffees; fresh handmade pasta sauces and pizzas; fresh Italian ice stand; a pickles stand, and an Amish stand with all the amazing homemade pies, pastries and jams and a fresh mozzarella and bread stand. The topic of food will also be the subject of next week’s poll when we ask readers to pick their …
For two nights only, the Bergen County Players will present Moises Kaufman's dramatic story "The Laramie Project"
On the heels of the U.S. Justice Department issuing its first indictment under the hate crimes protection law afforded by the Matthew Shepard Act, the Bergen County Players (BCP) is proud to present a limited engagement of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. The Laramie Project is a thought provoking, critically acclaimed and emotionally riveting drama about an incomprehensible crime that thrusts a small town into the national spotlight. A portion of the proceeds for this limited run will benefit the Tyler Clementi Foundation in Ridgewood. Under the direction of Alyson Cohn, The Laramie Project will be performed only twice at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell on Saturday, May …
Chic Charity Club hosted its second annual Spring Fling Ladies Night Out which benefited the March of Dimes.
It truly was ladies night out. Once again the Chic Charity Club put together a night complete with everything ladies would ever want and need for its second annual Spring Fling Ladies Night Out benefit event held at the Landmark in East Rutherford. A night full of shopping, martinis, manicures and more benefited the March of Dimes, the charity of choice for this year's event. A large selection of items were for sale from various vendors offering jewelry, make-up, clothing, accessories. Ladies could sample items like Tender Luvin' Cupcakes and Dove Chocolate Discoveries. Beach Body fitness was also on hand with information on fitness programs like P90X and TurboFire. Patrons also had a chance to win prizes. Follow Hasbrouck Heights Patch on…
George
5:28 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
As I said, remember to support the few local working farms that remain in Bergen County, like Demarest Farm in Hillsdale, Stokes in Old Tappan, and Abma's Farm in Wyckoff. If we don't they'll end up being supermarkets, banks, or condo's - Yuk! Von Thun's (picutured) is great, but from Middlesex County. more ›