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Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County
A powerful message appeared in a Teaneck parking lot five years ago.
"Sí Se Puede!" read the red, white, and blue words painted in the parking lot at the Richard Rodda Community Center. Spanning 36 by 28 feet, the mural was impossible to miss. And Teaneck Councilman Michael Pagan hoped its message would be, too.
The Spanish phrase, which translates to "Yes, we can," was meant to inspire generations of children to dream big, regardless of their backgrounds. The message was especially meaningful to Teaneck's Latino community, but was intended for everyone, Pagan said.
"For all of our yo…
Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community
A massive new luxury community with 370 homes, retail space, rooftop pools and a public park is officially underway in Bergen County.
Russo Development and Woodmont Properties have broken ground on Orchard House by Vermella, a 21-acre mixed-use development at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake, the companies announced Thursday, Oct. 8.
The project will include 297 apartments, 47 townhomes and 26 supportive housing units. Of the 370 residences, 74 will be designated as affordable housing.
More than 9,000 square feet of retail space is also planned, with restaurants, medical offices, …
NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey.
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice.
Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn.
The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …
These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability.
The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score.
The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Bergen County
A $1 million scratch-off ticket sold in Ocean County topped a string of major New Jersey Lottery wins across the state last week.
The winning tickets included:
Bergen County
A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at C & R Beverage Company, 91 W. Palisade Ave. in Englewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
A $10,000 Win For Life! ticket sold at Wawa #8338, 505 S. River St. in Hackensack, on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Camden County
A $30,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Acme #2931, 100 Black Horse Pike in Audubon, on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
A $20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Modern Liquors, 3937-3949 Federal…