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Demarest borough officials agreed to allow construction of 24 luxury town homes on a four-acre parcel on Duane Lane near Brenner Place to resolve a builderʼs remedy lawsuit filed by Sylco Investments, a developer that purchased the former 60-acre Frick Estate that straddles the Alpine-Demarest border. In exchange for agreeing to rezone the currently wooded property, the developer, Richard Kurtz of Sylco Investments, will provide Demarest with $1 million to construct five affordable housing units on borough property elsewhere, said Borough Attorney Gregg Paster. It was unclear where the new affordable units might be built, he said, though a property on Hardenburgh Avenue nearby Borough Hall might be suitable.
Settlement by May? The attorney said a final affordable housing settlement will likely be presented to Superior Court Judge Christine Farrington soon, likely by late April or May, after a rezoning ordinance is passed by the council. A compliance hearing will be held by Farrington, said Paster, and if approved, the settlement will protect the borough through July 2025. Paster said the council agreed unanimously to settle Feb. 13 in a closed-door meeting, and then took a public vote. Sylco brought the suit in September, alleging that Demarest had not built any affordable units downtown as it agreed to do in its previous affordable housing settlement agreement.
41 townhomes proposed Paster said when Superior Court Judge Christine Farrington allowed the suit to proceed, the
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‘The Addams Family’ featured Jeremy Todd Shinder as Gomez, at the head of the table, plus (seated, from left) Oren Cohen at Pugsley, Harlie Epstein as Morticia and Noa Saban as Wednesday.
DEMAREST—Students starred in a stunning production of “The Addams Family,” presented March 5–7 at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest. The play follows Americaʼs favorite ghoulish family, and director Chuck Miller said it upped the level of productions at
the school, which feature students in leading roles on stage and behind the scenes. Miller, now in his third year as theater teacher at the school, was proud of the cast, which was led by local student and alreadyaccomplished actor Jeremy Todd Shinder as Gomez.
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In the play, Morticia Addams, played by junior Harlie Epstein, and Gomez struggle as their daughter brings a conventional boyfriend and his family over for dinner, diverting from their typical creepy, kooky, mys-
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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the declaration of states of emergency in New York, New Jersey, and Bergen County, along with many other places worldwide, and with it comes an unprecedented wave of cancellations, school closures, travel restrictions, at least one major sports league season suspension, and corporate workfrom-home fallbacks. The aim of the social isolation is to protect the worldʼs most vulnerable—fatalities have hit seniors and those with underlying health problems harder—is to save lives and avoid overburdening the health system. Some worry that the isolation and the loneliness it may bring many seniors, for example those in care facilities where visitation is now restricted, is itself going to take a toll. With the economy reeling, President Donald Trump on Wednesday—departing from earlier comments dismissing the coronavirus as a Democratic “hoax”— spoke from the Oval Office to assert in part, “The virus will not have a chance against us. No nation is more prepared or more resilient than the United States.” He also announced a derided unilateral 30-day ban on travel to the United States by Europeans (the U.K. excepted)
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All are welcome to join the Old Tappan Seniors on a trip to LiGreciʼs in Staten Island on April 16. The cost is $69 per person. This includes the bus, a sitdown luncheon and entertainment. The bus will leave from in front of CVS in Old Tappan at 10 am. Arrive around 9:30 am. Call Lucille at (201) 7500064 for a reservation.
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced March 10 two enforcement matters relating to the alleged sale of a dangerous “spray sanitizer” at a 7-Eleven in River Vale. Musella announced that Manisha Bharade, 47, of WoodRidge, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and deceptive business practices. At the same time, Grewal announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) opened an investigation into the storeʼs practices regarding the sale and promotion of health and sanita-
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tion products offered by the store since the emergence of the coronavirus outbreak. An area mom posted pictures of her son with first-degree burns on his arms and legs March 9 after he applied an item sold as “Spray Sanitizer.” River Vale Police pulled remaining bottles from the shelf at the Rivervale Road 7-Eleven and are asking anyone who bought this item to contact them. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the
River Vale Police Department under the direction of Chief Sean Scheidle. On Monday, March 9 at approximately 8:13 p.m., the River Vale Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven at 207 Rivervale Road after receiving information from social media that four boys (three 10-yearolds and one 11-year-old) had been burned after using sanitizer purchased at the 7-Eleven. The ensuing investigation revealed that Bharade had mixed commercially available foaming sanitizer, which was not meant for resale, with water and pack-
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The photograph above looks like a frame out of an old movie, rather than a street scene from suburban Haworth. But back when this photo was snapped around 1910, automobiles were the exception rather than the norm, and horse-drawn wagons clip-clopped all over the borough as people went about their daily business. Of course, there werenʼt nearly as many people in town back then—only about 600 individuals called Haworth
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‘The Addams Family’ terious and spooky antics. But the Addams Family provides their “all together ooky” experience, courtesy of FROM PAGE 1
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Dear readers, With public libraries staying open to patrons—at least at press time—but many programs and special events cancelled or postponed over COVID-19, we have decided to pull this weekʼs library calendar listings so as to avoid confusion. Check with your local library by phone or its website for its activities for the week. We are providing our townsʼ library contact information below for your convenience. While we have you, why not take this opportunity to let us know which books youʼve read that have had the greatest influ-
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obtained by law enforcement, Bharade was charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a 3rd degree crime; and one count of deceptive business practices, a disorderly persons offense. Bharade was issued a summons. In addition, the DCA opened an investigation into the storeʼs practices regarding the sale and promotion of health and sanitation products. Earlier in the day, the division sent a letter to the storeʼs owners demanding that they preserve all records relating to the preparation and sale of the “spray sanitizer” seized by law enforcement, as well as the sale and advertisement of any healthrelated or sanitation-related products that the store began marketing or offering for sale after Dec. 31, 2019, the first day that the government in Wuhan, China confirmed illnesses now known as COVID-19. The letter noted the divisionʼs commitment to protecting consumers from fraudulent, deceptive, or unconscionable business practices, especially during declared states of emergency. “Let me be perfectly clear:
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if you try to take advantage of our residents during a public health emergency, we will hold you accountable,” said Grewal. “Retailers who try to make a quick buck by exploiting others will face civil and criminal consequences.” Musella stated, “Bergen County HazMat, the Bergen County Department of Health, Bergen County Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and DCA have all been notified and are working with law enforcement to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of the public, which is our paramount concern.” Anyone who purchased hand sanitizer from the River Vale 7-Eleven is asked to contact the River Vale Police Department at (201) 664-1111. Musella states that the charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and he thanked the River Vale Police Department, as well as the county and state agencies mentioned above, for their assistance in this investigation. —Staff report
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The Old Tappan Parent Teacher Organization is offering two $1,500 Martin G. Podmayer Scholarship Awards to graduating high school students who plan to continue their education at a four-year accredited college or university, or pursue training in a technical or vocational school. Martin G. Podmayer was a World War II veteran who began teaching in Old Tappan in 1951. He became principal of Old Tappan schools in 1957, and the districtʼs first superintendent in 1964. He was also a past chairman of the March of Dimes, past director of Old Tappan Recreation, a member of the Old Tappan library board, a member of the Juvenile Conference Committee, and a member of the Parent Teacher Assocation. To be eligible to apply, the student must be a resident of Old Tappan and a graduate of Charles DeWolf Middle School, Old Tappan, New Jersey. An application may be obtained by contacting the Old Tappan PTO Scholarship Awards Chairwoman, Evelyn Gwon, at evgwon@gmail.com, or log onto www.otpto.org. Completed applications and submissions must be received by Friday, April 15, 2020.
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All Bergen County schools go to distance learning amid pandemic BY TOM CLANCEY OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
All 75 public school districts in Bergen County will transition to off-site online distance learning this week, as officials scramble to control community spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, now a worldwide pandemic. “With the continuing spread of COVID-19 throughout Bergen County, it is imperative that we take action and do everything in our power to protect our 1 million residents,” said County Executive James Tedesco. “This includes,
our 75 school districts, which have almost 170,000 children, 16,000 teachers and hundred and hundreds of administrative, custodial and support staff.” There are 13 confirmed cases in five Bergen County municipalities, including four in Englewood, one in Fort Lee, two in Bergenfield, five in Teaneck and one in Little Ferry (patient deceased). “If we donʼt do this, our numbers will continue to increase and increase. And we have to play offense, we canʼt play defense,” said County Health Officer
Hansel F. Asmar. “If we donʼt mitigate, weʼre going to be in serious trouble.” COVID-19 cases continue to increase throughout the United States, reaching 1,215 as of March 12, in 42 states plus the District of Columbia, and 36 had died. One of the new cases is a child less than 16 years old, showing this can impact young people and those of all ages, said Freeholder Chairwoman Mary J. Amoroso. Bergen County-run senior centers have already been ordered
closed, with those over 60 considered the most vulnerable to the deadly virus, Tedesco said. And visitation to longterm care nursing facilities has been largely suspended. This as Gov. Phil Murphy earlier recommended cancellation of all public gatherings of more than 250 individuals. “Today, [March 12,] based on guidance we have received from the Commissioner of Health, we are recommending the cancellation of all public gatherings throughout New Jersey of more than 250 individuals, including concerts, sporting events, and parades,” said Gov. Murphy. “These measures are being taken as part of our coordinated response to the continued outbreak and to aggressively mitigate the spread of the virus. “Additionally, for all events, we recommend that everyone practice commonsense hygiene, like washing hands routinely, staying home if you do not feel well, and keeping a six-foot distance from others,” Murphy said. American society at large is feeling the implications of the new pandemic, with New York City and Bergen County postponing St. Patrickʼs Day parades, the National Basketball Association, National Hockey Association, Major League Baseball and the National Collegiate Athletic Association all canceling major events, as well as New Yorkʼs iconic Broadway the-
ater district being shuttered for the next month. Tedesco also encouraged public and private businesses to let employees stay home and use telecommunication to work, while tending to their families. He also asked all private and religious schools follow along with this directive, noting the regional Rabbinical Council has already shut schools and banned public gatherings. “It is vital that we protect our children from the dangers of this virus and the community spread of this virus,” said Tedesco. “Unfortunately, this virus is not going anywhere for the time being.” Virtual learning, using computers to connect students with teachers and peers, is now widespread on college campuses and was piloted locally by Pascack Valley Regional High School District, which had attempted to use the practice during years when winter weather had caused an abundance of cancellations. “We have the technology to do it and our school partners have been working hard to set up preparedness for this home learning,” said Amoroso. “And itʼs absolutely the right thing to do.” For more information on the pandemic, visit the Centers for Disease Control, or the New Jersey State websites, at cdc.gov/coronavirus and nj.gov/health, respectively.
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Former National Football League quarterback Boomer Esiason will be the keynote speaker at the Boy Scouts of America Northern New Jersey Council annual giving campaign gala on Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The evening, emceed by Bob Papa, voice of the New York Giants, will include a VIP meetand-greet reception in MetLifeʼs
Toyota Club, with Esiason at 6 p.m. to be followed by a dinner and program from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Esiason is host of WFANʼs “Boomer and Gio” morning drive sports-radio program from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. He is also an analyst on CBSʼs “The NFL Today,” the networkʼs pre-game and post-game program since 2002. Esiason played for 14 years
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Catch a great meal prepared by Tastefully British at the Annual Fish Fry on March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., St. Maryʼs Church, 300 High St., Closter. The fare includes made-toorder fish and chips, mac ʻnʼ
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A nurseʼs aide from Leonia sexually abused helpless adult patients at nursing and rehab centers in Emerson and Tenafly, authorities say. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Han Sun Cho, 55, a married nurseʼs assistant from Leonia, on of charges aggravated criminal sexual contact. The arrest is the result of an Sun Cho i nve s t i ga t i o n conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office, under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Emerson Police Department, led by Police Chief Michael Mazzeo. According to a statement from Musellaʼs office, on Wednesday, March 4, the Emerson Police Department received information that an elderly person who was physically helpless and a patient in a nursing home in Emerson had been sexually touched by Cho while he was working as a nurseʼs aide.
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SHERIFF SEEKS TRAINEES FOR ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM Sheriff Anthony Cureton announces that his office offers a free 10-week program to become a volunteer for the Bergen County Animal Response Team (CART). The CART team is composed of certified volunteers who respond, rescue, and shelter animals in emergency situations with care and professionalism. The program runs at Thursdays at 7 p.m. from March 12 through April 30 at the Life Safety Complex, 1 Jockish Square, Paramus. Enrolled volunteers will learn about animal preparedness, animal bite safety, animal rescue and evacuations, understand animal behaviors, handling livestock safely, and disaster sheltering for companions. [As we know you won’t get this by March 12, we checked with Derek Sands of the Bergen County Sheriff's Office: You can enroll after the start date but you’d be asked to make up the missed classes in fall, which Sands said is no problem on the county’s end.] The program is open to all lovers of animals who are interested in learning about how to care for them and coordinating and educating the public in the event of a disaster or other emergency. To enroll, email Gidget Petry at gpetry@bcsd.us. The Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office Special Victims Unit was contacted and an investigation was initiated by the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office and the Emerson Police Department. “During the investigation, it
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was learned that Cho had also sexually touched two other helpless patients at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Tenafly,” the statement said. As a result of the investigation, on Thursday, March 5 Cho was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual contact, crimes of the third degree. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court, which
was scheduled for March 6. Musella said that the charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He thanked the Emerson Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.
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On March 5 at approximately 6:41 p.m., officers responded to an address on Brayton Street on a reported belated burglary. Officers spoke with the homeowner and he was able to relate that upon his arrival home, he immediately noticed that there were closets open on the first floor and that his master bedroom had been ransacked. It was at this time he exited the residence and called 911. The entire residence was left in a state of disarray, with drawers and articles strewn all about the home. It has not been definitively determined what exactly was taken and the homeowner is in the process of compiling a detailed list. Several minutes later, officers responded to another belated burglary at an address on Booth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the homeowner, who stated that she arrived home to find her back door open. She then noticed that the glass was broken out and that the light to her master bedroom was on. The interior of the residence was also ransacked and she is compiling a detailed inventory of belongings taken. Both incidents are actively being investigated.
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Coronavirus has killed about 30 people in the United States this year. To put things in perspective, that is about the same number of peoDR. ERIC KAPLAN, ple that die KAPLAN BRAIN & yearly from BODY champagne corks or coconuts falling on heads. The flu, which is a lot more dangerous than coronavirus, kills about 20 to 30 thousand people a year. Interestingly though, the solution to preventing and stopping the coronavirus is very similar to preventing and stopping the flu. The first step is to wash your hands frequently. However, I am not a huge fan of antibacterial soaps, liq-
uids, lotions, and sprays. In my opinion, soap and water are more effective. Try not to touch your face or mouth unless you have just washed your hands. Also instead of shaking hands with friends or coworkers, do a fist bump or knock elbows. Lastly, cough or sneeze into your elbow rather than your hands. This will help prevent the spread of the virus. Now although these are very common ways for germs to spread, the dirtiest place for germs is the cell phone. Most people do not wash their hands before touching their cell phones so there are so many different types of bacteria and viruses that are spread via the phone. So please start cleaning your cell phones frequently because that will help to stop the spreading of the coronavirus. If you are sick, have a sore throat, or are coughing or sneezing,
do the right thing and stay home. We have to be responsible citizens and self quarantine. If we are not responsible eventually the government will make the decision themselves and quarantine us without our consent. They will also mandate medical treatments without our consent in the interest of “public health.” If we are smart citizens now and eat healthy, drink water, sleep seven to eight hours a night, reduce emotional stress, go outside to get sunlight and oxygen, exercise frequently, and educate friends and family, we will prevent this pandemic from spreading, and will not be in a state of emergency. The key is not to panic. If you panic, that causes more stress. If you have more stress, then your immune system becomes weak. If your immune system becomes weak then
you are more susceptible to coronavirus. The coronavirus is preying on people with weak immune systems. If you avoid watching the news and stop panicking, you will reduce anxiety and stress which will boost your immune system making you more likely to stay healthy. The news will have you believe that we are all going to die, and we need government intervention to save our lives. If the government was really concerned about your health and preventing death and disease, they would be working on the real health problems in America and the rest of the world. The leading causes of death (in order) in the United States are heart disease, cancer, medication, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, Alzheimerʼs disease, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia, kidney disease, and suicide.
Heart disease kills about 18 million a year and cancer kills about 10 million people a year. Emotional stress is the most common factor amongst all of these conditions. If you are emotionally stressed, you are more likely to get heart disease, cancer, Alzheimerʼs and coronavirus. If you are interested in learning about quick, easy, and natural ways to reduce stress and improve your immune system, please call the office at (201) 261-2150 or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com to reserve a spot for our FREE Emerson, N.J. lecture at 2 p.m. on March 21. You can also visit our website at www.kaplandc.com for more information or subscribe to our youtube channel or Facebook page at Kaplan Brain and Body.
Editorʼs note: This letter was emailed by Closter Mayor John Glidden on Borough letterhead to constituents on March 9 and is being reprinted in full.
Here is what we have done and the precautions that we takes and will take. These are the same precautions used during influenza seasons, except for the mask and gloves: 1) No handshaking! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc. 2) Use only your knuckle to touch light switches, elevator buttons, etc. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove. 3) Open doors with your closed fist or hip—do not grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. Especially important on bathroom and post office/commercial doors. 4) Use disinfectant wipes at the stores when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat in grocery carts. 5) Wash your hands with soap for 10 to 20 seconds and/or use a greater than 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from any activity that involves
locations where other people have been. 6) Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your homeʼs entrances and in your car for use after getting gas or touching other contaminated objects when you canʼt immediately wash your hands. 7) If possible, cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to. The clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more! What we have stocked in preparation for the spread in the Corona Virus: 1) Latex or nitrile latex disposable gloves for use when going shopping, using the gasoline pump, and all other outside activity when you come in contact with contaminated areas. Note: This virus is spread in large droplets by coughing and sneezing. This means that the air will not infect you! But all the sur-
faces where these droplets land are infectious for about a week on average—everything that is associated with infected people will be contaminated and potentially infectious. The virus is on surfaces and you will not be infected unless your unprotected face is directly coughed or sneezed upon. This virus only has cell receptors for lung cells (it only infects your lungs). The only way for the virus to infect you is through your nose or mouth via your hands or an infected cough or sneeze onto or into your nose or mouth. 2) Stock up now with disposable surgical masks and use them to prevent you from touching your nose and/or mouth. (We touch our nose/mouth 90 [times per day] without knowing it!). This is the only way this virus can infect you—it is lung-specific. The mask will not prevent the virus in a direct sneeze from getting into your nose or mouth—it is only to keep you from touching your nose or mouth. 3) Stock up now with hand sanitizers and latex/nitrile gloves (get the appropriate sizes for your family). The hand sanitizers must be alcohol-based and greater than 60% alcohol to be effective.
4) Stock up now with zinc lozenges. These lozenges have been proven to be effective in blocking coronavirus (and most other viruses) from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx. Use as directed several times each day when you begin to feel any “coldlike” symptoms beginning. It is best to lie down and let the lozenge dissolve in the back of your throat and nasopharynx. Cold-Ease lozenges is one brand available, but there are other brands available. We hope that this disease will be reasonably contained. Humans have never seen this snake-associated virus before and have no internal defense against it. Tremendous worldwide efforts are being made to understand the molecular and clinical virology of this virus. Unbelievable molecular knowledge about the genomics, structure, and virulence of this virus has already been achieved. But, there will be no drugs or vaccines available this year to protect us or limit the infection within us. Only symptomatic support is available.” I hope these personal thoughts will be helpful during this period. Feel free to share this. Good luck to all of us. —Closter Mayor John Glidden
Closter Mayor John Glidden offered residents Coronavirus info and advice
Dear Closter Residents: Due to the threat of Coronavirus in New Jersey, I am sending the following information about how to avoid the virus. The following is by James Robb, MD, [University of California] San Diego, a virologist whoʼs worked with this virus for almost 50 years. COVID-19 has an affinity for pulmonary receptors that is extraordinary. Robb predicts the next several weeks will be significant. Feel free to copy and send to family & friends. “The current projections for the expansion of COVID-19 in the U.S. are only probable, due to continued insufficient worldwide data, but it is most likely to be widespread in the U.S. by mid to late March and April.
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Hackensack University Medical Center recently performed the first total knee replacement surgery in the nation utilizing the TSolution One Total Knee Application by THINK Surgical, Inc. after the groundbreaking technology received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in October 2019. Hackensack University Medical Center is a national leader in orthopedic care and robotic surgery, and the TSolution One surgical system is an innovative solution for treating osteoarthritis and features an active robot for orthopedic surgery. “At Hackensack Meridian Health, our patients are at the center of everything we do,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “We are always looking for ways to utilize new technology to deliver better care, and we are excited that Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to use this advanced robotic technology to transform orthopedic care.” On Feb. 10, Yair David Kissin, M.D., performed the first total knee replacement surgery utilizing the TSolution One surgical system on
Eugenia Dziopa, 64, of Sussex, at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dziopa suffers from severe arthritis in her knee. She considers herself an active person who is a mother and grandmother. Over the past six to eight months her arthritis worsened, her pain level increased, and her activity level decreased. Nonoperative forms of treatment, such as injections and physical therapy, did not improve her situation. She began considering total knee replacement when she learned about the TSolution One Total Knee Application. “My arthritis was getting to the point where I couldnʼt walk two blocks without stopping to take a break, and I knew that I needed to do something in order to maintain my quality of life,” she said in a Hackensack University Medical Center press release. “Thatʼs when my doctors at Hackensack University Medical Center told me about the TSolution One surgical system. I knew that a robotic-assisted surgery would help
provide more precision. As I recover, I look forward to spending quality time with my family without my arthritis getting in the way,” she said. The TSolution One Total Knee Application consists of a 3D presurgical planning workstation and a computer assisted tool. The pre-surgical planning allows the surgeon to design and prepare the patientʼs unique joint replacement plan using a choice of implant options in a virtual environment. During the joint replacement surgery, the surgeon implements the patientʼs pre-planned procedure using the active robot, which prepares the joint according to the surgeonʼs plan for precise placement of implants. Kissin is one of five surgeons who participated in the investigational clinical trial, which confirmed the safety and efficacy of the TSolution One Total Knee Application compared to traditional knee replacement using manual surgical instrumentation. The Center for Joint Replace-
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orthopedic consultation through the procedure, recovery and follow-up care. Hackensack University Medical Center is also a top performer in the country for achieving a high volume of surgeries efficiently and with a low rate of postoperative infection—an indicator of quality care. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the orthopedic program among the top 50 in the nation for outstanding quality of care.
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The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo is hosting its first annual Casino Night, March 27 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Valley Brook Golf Course, 15 Rivervale Road, River Vale. Admission of $75 per person ($60 for members) includes buffet dinner, beverages, dessert, and $100 in startup money. Toward the end of the night youʼll trade in the fun money for raffle tickets for prizes. All proceeds go toward
helping the new red wolf exhibit at The Bergen County Zoo. Friends of the Bergen County Zoo is a non-profit organization. To purchase tickets, create a free account on communitypass.net, search for the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo, NJ and register for activity “casino night.” Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, write friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org or call (201) 634-3113.
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Marlyn Friedberg and several agents from Friedberg Properties & Associates attended a seminar at the Hilton Meadowlands on Feb. 26 that featured international speaker and sales trainer Eric Vail. Vail has worked with some of the giants in the industry (Anthony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Tom Hopkins, Brian Tracy and John Maxwell) and studied with the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is a certified practitioner of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and has trained thousands of sales teams and individuals across the nation over the past five years. He has worked professionally in sales all his life at every level, from salesperson to management to owning his own company.
Friedberg said her agents gained more than motivation. “They acquired the skill sets that will enhance their ability to assist their clients in our communities to buy and sell with ease,” she said. She added, “Our agents continually take advantage of classes and seminars like this, making the experiences their clients have with them more meaningful than just a sale. Eric supplied tools that will help our agents take their business to the next level.” For all your real estate needs contact one of Friedbergʼs knowledgeable professionals: Alpine call (201) 768-6868, Cresskill (201) 871-0800, Tenafly (201) 894-1234, and River Vale (201) 666-0777.
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council agreed it was better to work out terms with Sylco than go to trial. Sylcoʼs builderʼs remedy suit initially asked the borough to rezone five lots it owns on Duane Lane to allow it to build 41 townhomes, including 35 market-rate units and six affordable townhomes. “Going to trial on these things is not going too well for the towns whoʼve done it,” said Paster, a former councilman and resident. Only three towns have gone to trial to oppose affordable housing obligations, including two Bergen County towns.
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Englewood Cliffs, which went to trial in late 2019, is fighting a recent Superior Court ruling to build 347 affordable units; Park Ridge is facing a March 16 trial on its affordable obligation. South Brunswick also went to trial. Paster noted that Sylco and the state Department of Environmental Protection settled litigation about a conservation easement on five lots proposed for development in 2018. Of about 18 acres, the area deemed “developable” comprises about 4 acres, said Paster. He said the new rezoning ordinance will be sent for comments to
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who stay in a warmer southern climates during winter, and “emptynesters,” whose children have left home for college or relocated. Sylco Investments will also be required to do a traffic impact study on extending the road and increased traffic on Duane Lane, Paster said. He said most towns are settling affordable obligations rather than fighting a prolonged, costly, and mostly futile legal battle.
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ʻVery little latitudeʼ “Thereʼs very little latitude that municipalities have… We have to work with the developers,” he said. “We didnʼt want to wind up with a worse result by going further into litigation… I liken the process to quicksand: the harder you struggle the deeper you sink,” he added. Efforts to reach Sylco Investments and Mayor Melinda Iannuzzi were not returned by press time.
• In order to protect those who may be more susceptible to COVID-19, their families and loved ones, visitation at the Bergen County Health Care Center in Rockleigh, New Jersey, is hereby suspended until further notice. The facility is hereby directed to review alternative technological means to provide visitation to residents. Similar measures are strongly recommended at the many long term care and senior focused facilities throughout the County. • Bergen County residents who are seniors, particularly those with underlying health conditions, are strongly encouraged to avoid large crowds and large gatherings while COVID19 remains a threat.
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living with different foster parents and on,” BCCASA says. “Our foster children learn that they can rely upon their CASA as a constant support during this most stressful time in their lives.” To learn more about volunteering to help Bergen Countyʼs foster children come to an information session at 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack on March 18. You can register for either 10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. You can register to confirm your attendance by emailinglauren@bergencasa.org Additional times can be arraigned at your convenience if you call the office at (201) 336-7520. There is more information online at www.bergencasa.org. “We are looking forward to meeting you!” said BCCASA.
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INTERIOR EXTERIOR • POWERWASHING DECK REPAIR, CLEANING & REFINISHING WALLPAPER - HOME REPAIRS JIM MITCHELL • 201 768-0901
KEN CHRISTIANSON
PAINTING
Interior/Exterior • Wallpaper Removal FREE Estimates • 40 Yrs. Exp.
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Bager Painting COMPLETE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Front Door, Garage Door, Deck & Porch Restoration
• Fireplace Restoration • Small Carpentry Jobs • Timely and Economical
Kitchen Cabinet re-stain/re-paint special Serving Bergen County Since 1982
FREE ESTIMATES and FULLY INSURED Check out our website: Bagerpainting.com
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE
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HARDSCAPES • DECORATIVE FIRE PITS • PATIOS BLUE STONE PATIOS • SEATING WALLS • PAVER DRIVEWAYS WALKWAYS • RETAINING WALLS COMPLETE DESIGN & PLANTINGS FRENCH DRAINAGE SYSTEMS DRY WELLS • RE-GRADING OF PROPERTY • TOP SOIL PRUNING • FUNGUS & WEED CONTROL • SOD • MULCH ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPE EMERSON & LODI • 201-261-8284 www.dinardilandscape.com
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Full Service Landscape Company Mahwah, New Jersey (201) 444-1672
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Reach over 57,000 homes weekly!
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AI ROOFING & SIDING &
GUTTERS LLC.
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BRIAN L. DEER & SON
GDC CONTRACTING INC. ROOFING • SIDING 51 YEARS
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Lic#13VH01580900 • 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED
WINDOWS
CERAMIC TILE AND MARBLE
Bathrooms • Renovations • Decks
DLA Tile Service, Inc.
201-225-1957 Emerson, NJ Gene Durocher, President
HOME IMPROVEMENT
GAFMC CERT.#AU03736
Repairs & Handyman Services
Additions • Doors • Windows • Siding Roofing • Decks • Floors • Porches Ceilings • Painting • Spackling • Gutters Kitchens • Deck Refinishing • Grab Bars Power Washing • Sheet Rock • Basements
Lic.#13VH01317100
Since 1902
RECEIVING ALL TYPES OF METALS
Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Appliances, etc. 108 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet, NY Junk Yard at
1-800-732-4724
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“We Shine Serving You Better”
201-358-4045 EST. 1977 • Lic.#13VH027463000
Est. 1935 Steps • Walks • Concrete Bricks • Stone • Pavers • Patios Fireplace • Sump Pumps
HANDYMAN NO JOB TOO SMALL – FREE ESTIMATES Serving Bergen County for Over 30 Years! call or text
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Stone & Masonry Craftsmanship You’ve probably seen us in your neighborhood. Can we be of service? Steps - New & Repaired Walkways • Patios • Paver Driveways Walls • Curbs • Foundation Repair Cement • Paver Work • Bluestone Natural Stone • Block Work • Tile Work
FREE Estimates We’d welcome the opportunity to work together on any project.
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Park Ridge, NJ HIC#13VH02471900
NJ Lic # 13VH09761800
Vetterlein Contractors
NJ Lic #13VH01071200
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Windows • Doors • Siding • PVC Trim • Decks Roof Repairs • Basements Finished • Painting Kitchens • Additions • General Repairs
Finest Sheetrock, Crown Molding and Trimwork
201-248-6574
Since 1983
Lic.# 13VH01508100
Serving Bergen County Over 40yrs. State Licensed & Insured
CONSTRUCTION
“Craftsmanship Always Reflects Excellence” • Baths • Alterations • Storm Doors
• Gutters • Kitchens • Garage Doors
• Decks • Siding • Roofing • Leaders • Debris Removal
• Specializing in windows and doors
SMALL REPAIRS
(201)666-5846
SMALL REPAIRS
www.tenhoeveconstruction.com
Lic.#13VH00618000
MASONRY Sal J. Cangialosi & Sons, Inc. HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Servicing our neighbors for over 30 Years Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations
201-391-5212
BATHROOM REMODELING
SUNWAY
DAN ANTOGNINI, Master Tile Installer
dlantognini@gmail.com
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ROOFING & SIDING 201-391-3504 54 Yrs. in Business • Fully Insured
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Heidi M. Monico, 66, of Closter, surrounded by her family, gained her wings on March 4, 2020. Survived by Kimberly and her husband, Bassem; John and wife, Lauren; Louis and Jaclyn; and stepdaughter Michelle. Loving Grandma to Brianna, Anthony, Joseph, Adam, Jenna, Connor, Amira, and Logan. Incredible Sister of Linda Sturm and Kurt Sturm. Also survived by beloved dog, Ava. Mom was a warrior who fought until her last breath, showing her kids that life is worth fighting for.
SERGIO DELROSSO
Sergio DelRosso, Jr., 55, of Saylorsburg, Pa., formerly of Teaneck, entered into eternal life on Wednesday March 4, 2020.
OBITUARIES
He was the Manager of the Phillipsburg ShopRite. Devoted father of Sarah and Nicole DelRosso. Dear brother of Cosimo, Catherine Armental, Cono Anthony, and Lucy Iavarone. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion of Jamie Silverthorn. Visiting was at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home, Fort Lee. Funeral was in St. Peter The Apostle Church, River Edge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
JOHN M. KHOURY
John Michael Khoury, 96, of Harrington Park, passed away on March 7, 2020. Born in Brooklyn to Syrian immigrants, Michael and Marie Khoury, he graduated from Manual Training High School in 1941 and
continued his education at Columbia University. He went on to serve in the US Army from 1944-46. He fought with the 7th Army in France and Germany as a sniper and rifleman during World War II. He was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for valor. He described his view from the foxhole in his book, “Love Company.” Upon his return he joined his father in the family textile business, married his childhood friend, Grace Magrabi, and later moved to Tenafly to raise their family. He and his brother Russell ran the family businesses until his retirement at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Grace, and his sisters, Yvonne and Claire. He is survived by: his children, Diane Khoury and husband, Steve Seyboth; Jeanne Lambert and husband, George; Carol Khoury; John Khoury, and
wife, Christiane; grandchildren, George and Danielle Lambert, Mark and Nicole Khoury, his brother Russell and family. Viewing was at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. Funeral was held on at the Presbyterian Church, Tenafly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly or the Salvation Army.
In memoriam JOSEPH R. CAPRIA
March 3, 1958 – Jan. 22, 2019 Born at the Army Hospital in Frankfurt Germany to Marion I. DeYoung-Capria-Berdy and Joseph Capria, both of Clifton, N.J., while service in the U.S.
Celebrate the ’20s, karaoke style, March 28
The Lakeside Choraliers host another of their regular karaoke dinners on Saturday, March 28. “Celebrate the ʼ20s Karaoke Night” comes complete with a meatball and pasta dinner plus your favorite karaoke songs from 1920 to 2020. You might get a sneak peak at
their upcoming spring concert, set for May 17. The dinner is at the Masonic Hall, 147 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge, from 6 to 11. Sing for $5 a song—and youʼre welcome to come in 1920s costume, but itʼs not required. Advance tickets are $20, or $10 for those under 16. Members
of this non-profit choir come from towns throughout Bergen and Rockland counties. In addition to their annual concerts, they sing at assisted living facilities throughout the area. A portion of concert proceeds go to North Jersey Meals on Wheels. For more information, visit lakesidechoraliers.com.
Army. Upon their return to the U.S., son Joseph lived in Clifton while mother Marion relocated to Miami and father Joseph to Old Tappan. Joseph is survived by his mother, Marion, step father, Richard, and daughters Lisa (nephew Stephen) and Kimberly, all of Miami. Along with his father Joseph and step mother, Gloria, of Old Tappan, and her three daughters. When those we love go away, they never really leave us, they are with us now where ever we are. Joseph was a humble servant of the Lord (at St. John Kanty in Clifton) and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His Hands.
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BECKER FUNERAL HOME 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ • 201-664-0292
Call to reserve your seat at our FREE Informative Seminar & Luncheon on Monday, March 23, at noon at Charlie Browns, 95 Linwood Ave, Washington Twp, NJ. RSVP by March 22 or Dinner, on Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm, at the Iron Horse, Westwood, NJ. RSVP by March 23. Martin O. Seitz, Manager • NJ Lic. No. 3889 Jennifer Tapia, Advanced Planning Director • NJ Lic. No. 4821
By pre-arranging your funeral: • You will guarantee your family will never have to pay more for the funeral home services and merchandise, no matter what happens with the price of funerals in the future. • You make all the important decisions well in advance, assuring the type of funeral that is appropriate for you. • You protect your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions at a time of great stress. *Home appointments are available.
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