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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – A group of parents have formed “North Arlington Cares About Schools” to press their concerns about what they feel is a wrong-headed approach by the state to standardized testing of students. NACAS hosted a panel discussion April 23 at the Knights of Columbus hall of various advocates opposed to “the over-use of high stakes standardized testing and the use of students scores [on these tests] to inform … student promotion, middle and high school admissions, graduation, hiring and firing of teachers and school closings.” The local organizers of the group are Wanda Peguero, Amorliz Arce and Kelley Velez, all of whom have children attending borough schools. Peguero said the group reached out to organizations like Save Our Schools NJ and United Opt Out, after being advised by the North Arlington public school district that children “are required to take” the NJASK (N.J. Assessment of Skills & Knowledge) test. A posting on the North Arlington schools website notes: “Federal government requires districts to test – there is no way for parents to opt out. Schools need 95% subgroup see OPT OUT page

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tinuing to pocket his contractual wages, and while taxpayers continue to pay double for one job. KEARNY – For his part, Ferraro told The Observer he’s doing everything very two weeks, the he can to return to work. Kearny Board of Educa“I’m following proper chantion gives paychecks to nels to get reinstated,” he told two superintendents: Frank The Observer last week. He said Ferraro, placed on involuntary he’s relying on his attorney, Anpaid leave on Jan. 6, collects $6,979.17 and Patricia Blood, do- drew Bubiak, of the N.J. Association of School Administrators, ing double duty as acting chief to prepare and file the necesadministrator and curriculum sary paperwork with the state director, gets $6,666.67. Commissioner of Education to Blood, who was making try and make that happen. $143,473 as curriculum director, But Ferraro, who spent all is getting an additional $16,527 of his career as an educational for handling the superintendent’s job at the same time. Fer- administrator in the Empire State, said that in the process raro’s annual pay is $167,500. Since the school board set no he’s been learning a hard lesson time limit for his leave time, and that when dealing with New Jersey’s educational bureausince his contract runs through cracy, “you’re not always in the June 30, 2016, Ferraro could, theoretically, stay away from his fast lane.” job at least until then while consee PAYING TWICE page

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Federal charges for robbery suspect By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A Harrison woman arrested in February in connection with three bank robberies in the span of three weeks is in even deeper trouble now. Last Wednesday, the U.S.

Attorney’s Office in Newark announced it was adopting the case of Valeria Parziale for federal prosecution. As reported in The Observer, Parziale, 34, was nabbed Feb. 24 on a street in Newark by officers of the Newark Police Department. She is charged with three

counts of bank robbery for holdups Jan. 30 at the Valley National Bank, 433 Harrison Ave. in Harrison, and Feb. 14 at a Wells Fargo bank in Newark, and an attempted heist Feb. 20 at a Popular Community Bank (Banco Popular), also in Newark. On the federal charges,

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the “Travelers.” As Det. Tom Perrota of the Nutley PD Community RelaNUTLEY – tions unit explained at last week’s meeting, the “Travelast Thursday evening, as ers” or “Gypsies” are masters part of its rejuvenated of the home-repair scam. Neighborhood Watch Now that spring is here, program, the Nutley Police they’ll be fanning out from Department held a meeting in their home bases in the South Town Hall on identity theft and elsewhere, driving their and common phone, email pick-ups and trailers around and contractor scams. These the country, particularly are not, of course, limited to targeting “the elderly, the Nutley. Readers in all The disabled and those in need,” Observer towns need to be he said. aware of how they might beThey cruise the streets, come -- and avoid becoming looking for homes in need of -- a victim. work -- many of which are The session was so packed in that condition because the with information that we’re occupant is a senior citizen going to do a two -part story who is no longer able to do, on what we learned. Next or afford, repairs. week, we’ll get to the high“They’ll pick out an old tech topics. But we’re going person’s home like that,” said to start with the trickery that the detective with a snap of has been around the longest, his fingers. Sometimes they pre-dating electronic scams spot a walker in a window. by decades, and that is still But they can also guess an going strong. occupant’s likely age by the A few years ago, an elderly window itself -- the kind of aunt who lived in an upscale curtains or drapes hanging N.J. suburb, fell victim. there. Their eye for detail is Our family learned about it exceptional. after one of her neighbors Next comes the knock at called to report she had the door, along with a story seen our aunt riding down about their having done some the street in a pick-up truck, work in the neigborhood and which was pretty strange. just happening to have some It turned out she was being materials left over. driven to the bank by one of They couldn’t help but the “contractors” who was notice that this house needed repairing her front stoop. The work on the driveway or the workers needed to be paid in roof or the porch or whatcash, immediately, and she ever. was happy to oblige. Or perhaps they’ll say that By the time we learned their company is offering a what had happened, the time-limited “special.” “contractors” and the These con artists will be money were long gone. But glad to make the repairs the shoddy “repair” work then and there, at a discount. -- wrought-iron banisters Provided they are paid in replaced with unfinished cash, then and there. wood planks (sticks, really) The gullible, trusting remained. homeowner, happy to have She had become the prey of one less repair to worry

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about, agrees. The workers go up to the roof and start hammering away -- except they aren’t repairing anything, Perrota explained. “They’re just banging in nails.” The elderly mark isn’t about to climb up and check. He or she won’t find out they’ve been had until the next rain, when the roof still leaks. The detective also showed photos of one case in which the scamsters had claimed to have replaced a roof. It certainly appeared brand new. Turns out, they had merely covered it with a coat of white paint. After a whole lot of hammering, of course. “Repaving” a driveway is also a popular con, Perrota noted. The completed work looks pretty nifty (we know, because a friend in Nutley once fell for this one), except that the driveway “sealant” is actually oil and black paint. Comes the rain, and it washes away. These are only two examples. The con artists can offer all sorts of repairs (such as our aunt’s front stoop). They might even approach you in a parking lot and offer

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to fix your dented car. Then and there. For cash, then and there. “Think about it,” Perrota said. “Who fixes cars in a supermarket parking lot?” The detective advises all -- both old and young -- to be wary and vigilant. In the case of home repairs, contract for no work unless the contractor can prove he is licensed. Besides, “no legitimate contractor is going to drive around looking for business,” Perrota warned. The Travelers/Gypsies look like ordinary folk. They’re not driving caravans. (Well, maybe someone has a Dodge.) But Perrota said there are a couple of tell-tale signs. White baby-booties hanging from the rear-view mirror of their truck or car is one clue. The other is a “Jesus fish” on the back. Now, not every con artist decorates their vehicle this way. And certainly not every vehicle with booties or a “Jesus fish” belongs to a con artist. But you might keep your eye out in any case. Especially if the thing also bears an out-of-state plate.

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Middle school rethink: St. Stephen’s out By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – he path to a middle school setup for Kearny’s public school system has taken a new twist. Abandoning the concept of consolidating grades 6, 7 and 8 into a middle school campus -- Lincoln School and the old

(Garfield, Roosevelt, Schuyler, Franklin and Washington Schools) to handle pre-K through grade 6. No changes will be made at Kearny High. • Retain R&R Education Consultants LLP of New York for $10,000 to provide recommendations for creating new district lines that will best accommodate the reconfigured district.

ADA-compliant and for other improvements,” not to mention the cost of leasing or purchasing the building. Blood said administrators considered using St. Stephen’s for pre-K and kindergarten students but ruled that out “because we’d need busing.” Blood acknowledged that based on a newly received demographer’s report, prepared

by R&R Education Consultants, that projects an enrollment growth over the next five years of 400 “across all grade levels,” the revised middle school plan may be only a stop-gap measure for the next “three to five years.” On the other hand, if nothing is done now, Blood said, “we’ll end up with TCUs (temporary classroom trail-

ers) at Garfield and Washington Schools and potentially at Schuyler School” and the district will be looking at building a new school “in two years.” And, she said, “we’ll need to have replacements for 25 teachers retiring this year, we’ll have to hire seven more see MIDDLE page

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St. Stephen’s School – the district is now looking to merge only grades 7 and 8 at Lincoln School. The Board of Education voted 6-to-2 (Dan Esteves was absent), with John Plaugic and John Leadbeater dissenting, to move forward with the new plan. Specifically, the board majority approved a recommendation by Acting Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood to: • Reconfigure the district to designate one school (Lincoln) to house grades 7 and 8; and to designate five schools

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Notes from the Kearny police blotter April 18 Officer Joseph Vulcano, on patrol on the Belleville Pike at 6:45 a.m., stopped an eastbound car that had crossed into the westbound lanes, passing several other vehicles, including a tractor-trailer truck. Police said the driver, Juan Rivera, 21, of North Arlington, was found to have a suspended license and was charged with that offense, failure to surrender a suspended license and improper passing. At 9:45 a.m., Det. Michael Gonzalez and Sgt. Paul Bershefski saw Vincent Salerno, 34, of Jersey City -- described as being “very well known” to

the KPD -- sitting in a parked car at Elm St. and Seeley Ave. After a warrant check indicated he was wanted by Bernards Township, he was arrested and Bernards police were notified. At 2:15 p.m., Officers Brian Wisely and Jordenson Jean saw two individuals on the railroad tracks near N. Midland Ave., an area described as being frequented by drug users. Police said the pair appeared to be passing a pipe between them, began walking away when they saw the officers and discarded a leather case in the bushes. It was retrieved and reportedly found to contain suspected

marijuana. Francisco Lalama, 18, and a 17-year-old female, both of Kearny, were charged with possession of a CDS and of drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was turned over to the custody of her parents. April 19 Officers Ben Wuelfing and Angelo Palagano responded to a 2:30 a.m. report of suspicious persons on the 100 block of Brighton Ave. and found three males sitting in a parked Dodge Caravan. When the officers illuminated the interior, they reportedly saw evidence of drug use and subsequently recovered a cigar apparently laced with marijuana, along

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At 5:45 p.m., on the 500 block of Forest St., Officers Wisely and Jean observed 29-year-old Alexander Harkes of Kearny, whom they knew to be wanted by Kearny. After the warrant was confirmed, a search incident to arrest reportedly found Harkes to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged on both counts.

April 20 At 11 p.m., at Quincy Ave. and Elm St., Officer Dean Gasser saw a motorist hit a retaining wall while attempting to park. The driver, Walid Helmy, 20, of Kearny, was found to April 22 have a suspended license, Officers Derek Hemphill police said. and Vulcano responded to a multi-vehicle accident at 12:30 April 21 p.m. at the Rt. 7 viaduct. One Officer Pat Becker of the drivers, Aaron Carmiresponded to a 5:20 p.m. report chael, 29, of Elizabeth, who of a man apparently trying had been operating a tractorto break into a home on the trailer truck, was found to 300 block of Devon St. via the have a suspended license front door. At the door, the and two outstanding warofficer found Harry McCourt, rants, from East Rutherford 54, of Kearny, who was in and Trenton, police said. He possession of a screwdriver, was taken into custody. There pipe and hammer, police reportedly were no injuries in said. McCourt was charged the accident. with attempted burglary and possession of burglar tools At 2:30 p.m., Officers Jay and on an outstanding warrant Ward and Jean were called out of Harrison. see KPD page

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Fill-in replacement for Serafin expected EAST NEWARK –

s the borough’s municipal election campaign continues to heat up, a surprise political development has surfaced with the resignation of a longstanding sitting Borough Council member. Edward V. Serafin, a Democrat and longtime ally of Mayor Joseph Smith, who has sat on the six-member council more than two decades overall, with one three-year break, submitted a letter of resignation, that took effect April 17, according to Smith. Serafin’s term runs through Dec. 31, 2015. Smith said the letter gave no reason for Serafin’s decision. “He was retired from his job at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission and I guess he figured it was time to move on,” the mayor said. “He spends a lot of time down the Shore.” Serafin couldn’t be reached. A special meeting of the mayor and Borough Council has been called for Wednesday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss appointing a possible interim replacement for Serafin, to serve through the Nov. 4 general election when candidates would run for the balance of Serafin’s unexpired term. Smith, who chairs the local Dems County Committee, said the committee has submitted the names of three nominees for consideration by the mem-

bers of the Borough Council. Meanwhile, the campaign team of two political newcomers – Michael Magliotti and Gianni Donates – seeking to unseat Dems council members Hans Peter Lucas and Jeanne Zincavage in the June Primary has bumped up, indirectly and directly, against borough regulations. Smith said a huge political sign for Magliotti/Donates’ “Put East Newark First” campaign was posted on the old Clark Thread/First Republic building – a move that Borough Fire Official George Kondek has cited as a failure by the owner to safely maintain the “abandoned” property, which has been largely stripped of water protection and to which entry is prohibited except for private security and emergency responders. Smith said the sign, along with campaign fliers placed in the building’s windows, constituted “flammable materials.” Another issue surfaced, Smith said, when several residents complained that strangers were ringing their doorbells and handing them campaign fliers for the opposition ticket. “We asked them to go the police station to let them know what they were doing,” the mayor said. Asked if the incumbents had to do the same thing, Smith said that wasn’t necessary because “we’re the elected officials – people know who we are.” Magliotti, who has spoken for the Put East Newark First

team, couldn’t be reached. In another matter slated for discussion at Wednesday’s special meeting, the council will be asked to authorize the borough engineer “to provide additional engineering services in connection with the remedial investigation of the municipal garage.” Smith said the situation at the garage on Grant Ave. has been an ongoing saga since the early ‘90s when the borough began the process of removing three old underground fuel

tanks with the idea that if the property were to be sold at some point, “we’d have clear title” [with no environmental restriction on the deed]. “We found that a gas tank had been leaking and we hired an environmental engineer around 1998 or 1999 who began digging up the soil to investigate what was happening but then he got scared and was worried that the foundation would give way and the garage would collapse,” Smith said.

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ootball players at Northwestern University, a Division 1 team in Evanston, Ill., may soon have a union to call their own, depending on the outcome of Friday’s vote by players and a review by the National Labor Relations Board. How cool would that be … in a fiscally conservative RED state in America’s Heartland … in a state where worshippers of former President Ronald Reagan want to build a statue of their hero in Eureka. If the efforts, backed by the United Steelworkers union, to organize a College Athletes Players Association bear fruit, just think of the possible consequences: Northwestern’s Wildcats are invited to a postseason Bowl game but the players vote to strike unless

they get a higher percentage of the gate. Indeed, the possibilities are endless: What happens if the quarterback wants to renegotiate the contents of his athletic scholarship with Northwestern? What if the team refuses to execute plays drafted by the coach and files a grievance, claiming he’s “favoring” certain players? Perhaps I unduly exaggerate. On the other hand, if the courts – which may, in the end, have to arbitrate the whole labor relations precedent – uphold the union for the Wildcats on the gridiron, there is no doubt in my mind the movement will spread to other Division 1 campuses. And maybe football is only the beginning. Organized la-

bor is using that college sport as a launching pad for the movement since it generates the most revenues but if unionization grows there, who’s to say it couldn’t migrate to other interscholastic team sports? Let the games begin! In view of the concussions litigation now afflicting the National Football League, maybe the organizing of college pigskin will serve at least one really useful purpose: giving the players a legal venue to force their “owners” to take a hard look at the safety risks inherent in the game, based on the values of hard “hits” being made by bulked-up defenders. I mean, that certainly falls under the category of “working conditions,” in traditional labor parlance, doesn’t it? And lest we forget, our

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would-be climbers who’ve invested big bucks in ascents of the fabled mountain. According to news reports, a Sherpa guide can earn up to $5,000 during the climbing season. To Western ears, that doesn’t sound like much but in Nepal’s economy, it’s apparently significant money. Still, in terms of the degree Speaking of working condi- of difficulty faced by a Sherpa, tions, we feel nothing but sad- I’d sure want a union defendness for the legendary Sherpas ing me. Maybe they don’t have the equivalent of Civil Service of Nepal who make their living as guides to climbers of there and maybe they don’t Mt. Everest and who lost 16 of have licensure requirements their members in an avalanche for mountain climbing, but Nepal and the multi-billion earlier this month. Many of the Sherpas walked dollar hikers industry ought to think about bowing down and off the job, at the peak of the kissing the feet of these valuclimbing season, refusing to able guides. take further risks that, they And that’s just for starters. feel, would place their lives – Ron Leir at further peril, leaving many college years are supposed to mold fledglings still finding their way into responsible adults to whom the nation looks as its future leaders. Why shouldn’t student-athletes’ association with a union – and learning how capitalism works in this country – be part of their curriculum?

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he Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an incident at Washington Middle School in Harrison that has called internal IT security into question. Office spokesman Gene Rubino said that Harrison PD alerted the office to the

April 10 incident in which a 14-year-old student at the school “breached and accessed” the school computer system. Rubino declined to elaborate but one school administrator familiar with the situation said that the student managed to access “a couple of teachers’ per-

Longer day, new trips at Nutley summer camp The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for Summer Camp Nutley. The camp, noted Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, has “a totally revised itinerary,” extended hours and new field trips. The program is held at the Parks & Recreation building, 44 Park Ave., which offers facilities such as the recreation gym, Owens and Glotzbach Parks, the hockey rink and tennis courts. Camp Nutley will be offered in weekly sessions from June 30 through Aug. 22. The fee per session is $125 per child. Trips will be available every Wednesday for an additional fee. There is no limit to the number of sessions for which youngsters may be registered. “We have also extended our hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,

to better accommodate the busy schedules of our working parents,” Tucci said. Led by experienced teachers and camp counselors, the camp will feature a different theme, sports and outdoor fun, drama, crafts and more, each week. Registration is limited and will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. Due to the overwhelming response, all applicants must pre-register two weeks prior to each desired session. Registration forms are available at Parks & Rec Department or visit http://www. nutleynj.org/ for detailed information on this program. For more information on any Nutley recreation program, call 973-284-4966, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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When we ﬁrst saw this postcard marked ‘Belgrove Drive,’ we knew instantly we wanted to use it for Then & Now. But where exactly on the long Kearny street was the photo taken? And when? Luckily, the answer was on the back. There, some unnamed person had written the date, 1910, and a note: ‘Looking toward our house from Midland Ave. to the cut & 659.’ We don’t know if the house numbers were the same then as now; if so, 659 would have been somewhere on the left. The message writer did identify the house on the right as being ‘Cornwalls.’ For those unfamiliar with Kearny, this view is looking north from Midland, and at the far end Belgrove dead-ends at what is still called ‘the cut,’ the deep trench through which the railroad tracks ran. The trains and tracks are long gone, but the trench is still there. Belgrove today has fewer trees, but it remains fairly leafy and is lined with lovely homes. No hitching posts, though. That’s a hitching post at the curb between the ﬁrst two trees in the photo. Wouldn’t it be nice if some of the old ‘street decor’ like that were still in place? Then again, maybe not. Someone would probably try to feed it quarters. – Karen Zautyk

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Killing Horse label marks 4th anniversary By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent

ince 2010, a great deal of things have changed in the area. Among those things, the Pulaski Skyway shutdown in one direction, Kearny got a Wawa and Lyndhurst completed the building of a new football field. Heck, even the Passaic River continues to get cleaned up. While many of those things have changed, one thing that has remained constant is the Killing Horse Records recording label, a strong independent label out of Kearny that celebrated its fourth anniversary this year. “We’re psyched to be able to still be doing this thing,” said Killing Horse co-founder Mike Sylvia. “A lot of labels that start from the ground up, like us, have fizzled out. We feel like we are consistently moving forward which is all we can ask for.” Sylvia and co-founder Ryan Gross founded the label in 2010 out of a Kearny Ave. apartment as a chance to get better publicity for the Kearny band Secret Country. “During that time, Secret Country was putting out their first full length record,” Sylvia said. “We started the company to take care of all the behind the scenes stuff and from there, we were able to help out other bands.” Sylvia and Gross also saw an opportunity to aid other bands

in the area, not just Secret Country. “We saw that there was a need to document the music that was coming out of the area,” Sylvia said. “Also, we felt that if a few of us could pool our resources together we would be able to get things done more efficiently. That model still seems to work for us.” While the label started booking shows at the Kearny IrishAmerican Club with local bands, its real success was gaining valuable resources throughout the music industry. “What we found was that we made a ton of contacts,” Sylvia said. “Between bloggers, press people, all the people you need to know to stay afloat. It was really essential for us even though it didn’t translate monetarily.” Even with Killing Horse’s success, Sylvia said he never looked at the long-term future of the label early in his career. “We don’t really think in those kinds of terms,” Sylvia said. “We just try to put out records and look to fund the next record.” Since they started in 2010, Sylvia said the label has accumulated lots of valuable information. “We’ve had a chance to learn about lots of different parts of the industry, so putting out a record for us is easy now,” Sylvia said. “As long as we have the budget, we plan on putting out lots of

records in the future.” However, the biggest lesson the label founders have learned is to stick to their guns and not be afraid. “One of the biggest lessons we have learned is that it’s okay to make mistakes,” Sylvia explained. “Keep your ideals, don’t change.” Even with all the label’s growing pains over the last four years, Sylvia and Gross never wavered from their dream. “We love doing it,” Sylvia said. “There was a time we thought we couldn’t afford doing what we love, sure, but we do what we can and we are fine with that.” While the label has continued to grow and gain experience, the number of the bands under the Killing Horse label has increased as well. Those bands include Secret Country, Cicada Radio, Overlake, Wreaths and TV Sound. As for the future of the label, Sylvia hopes to continue building the label’s reputation as a cornerstone for the independent music scene. “We just want to continue to grow, to put out records and help make it a little easier for the independent music scene to stay alive,” Sylvia said. With several new records on the horizons, including a new Life Eaters record and other projects, Killing Horse Records enters its fifth year stronger than ever and with an even brighter future.

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The bands Cicada Radio (top) and Secret Country (bottom), both of Kearny are just two of the groups under the Killing Horse Records label.

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Belleville

Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost is $485. For an itinerary or more information, call Pat at 973-751-5308 or email patn139@aol.com. New Jersey Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) hosts its annual Diversity Luncheon Tuesday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. This year’s theme is “Communicating Across Differences.” To reserve a seat, register online at www.whoscoming.com/ njawbo-region2 or contact the NJAWBO State Office at 609308-2530. Questions? Contact info@njawbo-metroeast.org. and for more about NJAWBO MetroEast, visit www.njawbometroeast.org. For more information, contact Deb Martin at deb4426@ me.com or 973-953-7768 or Suzanne Buggé at Suzanne@ AFocusedAdvantage.com or 973-951-6258. Belleville UNICO sponsors a bus ride fundraiser to the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Sunday, May 4. A donation of $30 prepaid or $35 at the door is requested. Before departure at 8:50 a.m., a continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. at the Belleville Senior Citizens Center, 125 Franklin Ave. Call 973-759-9259 ASAP to reserve seats. No last minute cancel-

lations are permitted. Mail checks, payable to Belleville UNICO, to: Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St., Belleville, N.J. 07109.

Bloomfield

Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., offers these children’s programs: • Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3. No registration required. • Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. No registration required. • Spanish Storytime: Alternate Mondays at 11 a.m. for ages 2 to 5. Check the calendar for dates. No registration required. • Science Fridays: Alternate Fridays at 4 p.m. for children in kindergarten and up. Check the calendar for dates. No registration required. New children’s programs are added frequently. Check the online calendar at www.bplnj.org/ programs.html or call 973-5666200, ext. 507, for information. The library offers these adult programs: • Financial Book Club and Workshops – Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. – beginners welcome. • Neighbors Helping Neighbors – job hunting support group – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave., hosts a Tricky Tray fundraiser on Friday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, available only in advance, are $25. To purchase tickets, call 973-429-0960.

Kearny

Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts the East Coast Professional Wrestlers on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Five Kearny natives will be featured on the card: Mike Rocky Jones, Kyle Jason Cage Durkin, Izzy XIZ Arboleda, Daniel Draven West Trzepla and Jonathan Rodriguez as Big Bad Jon. The feature match will be the ECPW heavyweight championship Andrew Anderson vs. Mike Capp, plus Hassan Azi as Sunnykiss, Timmy Plasma, The Creeper and more. Advance tickets are $12 at the Sunset Deli, 680 Kearny Ave., or Big Nick’s Pizza, 72 Davis Ave. Or, call Tom Fraser at 201-991-6734. Kearny High School PTA is sponsoring a clothing drive May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the school. Use the King Street entrance. Curtains, blankets, clothing, belts, shoes, pocketbooks and stuffed animals will be accepted. Bring your items in a bag. For more information, call Denise at 201-428-8572. The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., meets May 1 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. The

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Rev. John Wassell, church administrator, will speak. Kearny UNICO sponsors a Super 50-50 Raffle to be drawn May 15. Tickets are $5 each or three tickets for $10. To purchase a ticket, contact any member of Kearny UNICO or chapter President Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Library Children’s Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts: • Registration May 1 to June 14 for the summer reading program, celebrating science, “Fizz, Boom Read,” open to grades pre-k to 6. Activities may include science experiments, robot building, nature explorations and more. For more information, call the library at 201-804-2480 ext 3 or visit http://www.lyndhurstlibrary.org/. • Mother’s Day craft for grades 1 to 4 on Monday, May 7, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The N.J. Meadowlands Commission announces: • Free two-hour nature walks on Sunday, May 4. An EarlyBirder special walk starts at 8 a.m. and the First-Sundayof-the-Month walk begins at 10 a.m. Both walks start at the entrance to Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release for these events that is good for events throughout the year. • Sixth Annual Mother’s Day walk on Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m.  The free two-hour event begins at the Ridgefield Nature Center in Ridgefield and features a walk around the 5.4-acre natural area (once the home of the Great Bear Bottled Water Co.), and a visit to Skeetkill Creek Marsh in Ridgefield, with a stop to see Monk Parakeets on the way. These walks are run by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. To register, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol. com or 201-230-4983. Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Avenue,

Suite 1, hosts a free eye screening by Dr. John Favetta on Wednesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. He will test for vision acuity, visual field and glaucoma. Call for an appointment. A senior health fair will be held at the Health Department Friday, May 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This event will offer free screenings, free promotional items and opportunities to learn about estate planning, long-term care planning, and Medicare fraud. For more information, call 201-804-2500. A free chair yoga session will be held after the fair.

North Arlington

American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37 meets Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. at NAFD Engine Co. No. 2, 559 Schuyler Ave. All veterans are invited. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Rd., announces the following events: • Are you a Bruce Springsteen fan? Learn a little bit about photography, the Boss and the Garden State from Debra Rothenberg, the photojournalist behind the book: “Bruce Springsteen In Focus 1980-2012” on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. • Spring Fundraiser for the Friends of the Library – Coins for a Cause – on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Lyndhurst branch of the Boiling Springs Savings Bank, 753 Ridge Rd. • SAT Practice Test- Kaplan – Saturday, May 17, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sign up via this link: http://www.formstack.com/ forms/?1686851-DWur9MjZPt. Students must attend North Arlington High School or reside in North Arlington to sign up. The library will close at the regularly scheduled time: 1 p.m. There will be no library services after that time; the library is only open for registered students taking the practice test.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 120 Prospect St., hosts a Home-made Pasta Dinner Saturday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for children ages 12 and younger. Visit the rectory to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit the church’s CCD program.

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and grade 3, May 12-15. Panelist Jean McTavish, a Ridgewood resident and principal of the Edward Reynolds High School, New York, said Congress distributed $5 billion to districts nationwide to promote educational reform and, as a condition of getting the money, school districts have to collect and channel testing information to a “data warehouse.” Now, McTavish said, as a further consequence of taking

the money, school districts are compelled to use that data as a basis for “firing principals and closing schools. We have manufactured a crisis in public education. We’ve been told poverty is not an excuse – we’re to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps.” Former Assemblywoman Joan Voss, currently serving as Bergen County Freeholder, agreed, saying that, “People have been sold a bill of goods about the Common Core

(standards set by N.J. Department of Education for student’s proficiency in math and language arts).” A teacher for 45 years, Voss characterized the Common Core as “brainwashing” because it doesn’t take into account that children learn in different ways and forces kids to think the same way just to pass a test. “Fort Lee is doing away with auto shop and culinary arts. Other kids can build things – they’re not into the pen and pencil stuff. Others are good with interpersonal relationships,” Voss said. But, instead of fostering “all kinds of learning,” New Jersey is doing things like “cutting music and art from the curriculum. We’re going to have a nation of dropouts because students can’t pass these tests. Kids become basket cases over these tests.” “We’re doing our kids a tremendous disservice by overtesting them and by putting together a curriculum that’s not serving the needs of our kids. (Former Washington, D.C. Schools Chancellor) Michelle Rhee said the U.S. ranked 27th in education in the world. That’s ridiculous. We have a wonderful education system in place and we’re destroying it,” Voss said. Another Ridgewood resi-

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Ridiculous auction last sad chapter for Newark Bears It was a bright, sunny Saturday in April, the kind of day where baseball should have been played at a majestic and magnificent ballpark such as Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark. After all, it was the kind of Saturday in April where baseball was played at the ballpark every year since 1999, when the Newark Bears rose from the ashes of an era long gone and brought professional baseball back to the Brick City for the first time in almost 50 full years. Sure, Rutgers-Newark and NJIT have also called Riverfront Stadium home since the $34 million facility was opened 15 years ago. The Greater Newark Tournament, one of the oldest high school tournaments in New Jersey, has played its championship game there as well, not to mention the championship of the Newark Public Schools tourney. Predominantly, the Newark Bears called the stadium home since its grand opening, playing more than 1,000 games there over the years. The Bears, first in the Atlantic League, then

later in the Can-Am League, brought excitement to local baseball fans in the form of some former major league greats like Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson as a player and sure-fire Hall of Famer Tim Raines as a manager. It was a great concept with a great facility in a great location. So why did it come to this silly ending last Saturday, with the current owners of the moribund Bears franchise hosting this ill-organized and poorly run auction of practically everything that wasn’t bolted to the floor? That’s what took place Saturday at the oncemajestic stadium. The last owners of the Bears, already declaring bankruptcy and pulling the plug on the operations, tried holding an auction of everything that was left, including kitchen equipment, landscaping equipment, the team bus and yes, even the team’s name. But much like everything that current owners Dr. Doug Spiel and his former fiancée Danielle Dronet did after they took charge of the Bears’ franchise in see VIEW page

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The Kearny High School softball team recently enjoyed a 10-game winning streak that pushed the Kardinals to the top of the HCIAL standings. Kneeling, from l., are seniors Spiridoula Dimou, Gabriella Robles, Lacey Burton and Sandra Lopez. Standing, from l., are head coach Jimmy Pickel, Kelly Wilkinson, Elizabeth Marflak, Nicole Kelly and Amanda Seda.

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efore the 2014 high school softball season began, Kearny head coach Jimmy Pickel thought he had the makings of a good team. “We had our top pitcher (Caralynne Rivera) and some of our main players back,” said Pickel, who is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Kardinals. “I thought things would go well.” But Pickel never anticipated the Kardinals snapping off 10 straight victories and catapulting themselves to the top of the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League standings. “I didn’t things would go this well,” said Pickel, whose team started the season with three straight losses, then won 10 straight before falling to St. Dominic Academy of Jersey

City last Friday. Pickel was asked why there was such an improvement from last year, when the Kards won only 12 games for the entire season. “I think basically it’s because of the work they put in during the offseason,” Pickel said. “The kids played a lot in the summer and fall to get ready for this season. They put in a lot of work on their own during the offseason. They went to speed training and took lessons. I think it’s because they did a lot of out-of-season work.” When the season began, the Kards dropped consecutive games to Hoboken, Lyndhurst and Hackensack. “After the three losses, it wasn’t like they put their heads down and felt sorry for themselves,” Pickel said. “They

knew that they made some mistakes that were correctable. In the case of Hackensack, every ball they hit just found a place to fall for a hit. We had three losses, but we kept it positive.” The Kardinals then defeated St. Dominic to get their first win. “It was a great game and everyone felt better about themselves,” Pickel said. “We were able to keep ourselves in games and won 10 in a row.” What has also helped the Kardinals is depth at pitching – young depth at that. Rivera, just a sophomore, returns to the circle. She was a game competitor last year as a freshman and has only improved. “I think because Caralynne see KARDINALS next page

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Junior Arianna Scrimo is the team’s catcher. knows she doesn’t have to “She’s done a real good job pitch every game, she’s even catching and handling the more reliable,” Pickel said. pitchers,” Pickel said. Freshman Sydney Pace is the Junior Amanda DeSousa Kards’ other pitcher. Although is the first baseman who has Rivera still gets the bulk of the stepped up nicely after spendworkload, it’s refreshing to ing last season with the junior have two quality hurlers. varsity. “Sydney was definitely a “She leads the team in RBI good addition,” Pickel said. with 13,” Pickel said. “She’s do“She’s come in further along ing a nice job.” than most freshmen. She has Second base duties are being experience. We knew what shared by two seniors, namely we had with both of them and Kelly Wilkinson and Lacey that’s been a big help.” Burton, as well as Pace. KARDINALS from

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to throw her out.” Rivera sees time in right field, along with senior Elizabeth Marflak. Pace and Rivera also share duty as the team’s designated hitter. “It depends on the situation and who’s pitching,” Pickel said. So the Kardinals are in the thick of the fight for the league title, not to mention the upcoming Hudson County Tournament, which will be seeded later this week. With no true favorite among the county teams, the Kardinals could very well come away with the top seed. “We’re playing well,” Pickel said. “We’re playing confidently and the girls believe in each other. Things are going pretty good right now.” And definitely better than expected.

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2012, this auction was bungled and poorly handled. Just how bad? Well, without telling anyone beforehand, the organizers of the auction tried to pry $100 per interested bidder, regardless of what the interested person wanted to bid on. That’s right. If you wanted to bid on a piece of memorabilia, like a photograph or an old jersey, you had to fork over $100 to the auctioneers. It was not advertised prior to the event that there was such a fee to bid on the items. It certainly was enough for many of the interested people to turn around and walk away. Many people who attended were fans who were hoping to hold on to the final few pieces of a time gone by. Others were people looking for bargains, on equipment like balls, bats and helmets. Just the idea that the current owners would try to pull a fast one like that on their last fans standing is appalling enough. But three hours into the proceedings, Spiel decided to pull the plug on the entire auction, when he wasn’t getting close to the prices listed in the auction.

On the biggest item, namely the team bus, Spiel was hoping to get $350,000, but the highest bidder came in around $100,000, so Spiel pulled it back. When the auction came to an abrupt end at approximately 1 p.m., none of the kitchen equipment, like stoves, sinks and ovens, was on the auctioning block. That angered many in the restaurant business who paid the $100 auction fee, but never got a chance to bid on the items they wanted. So recapping, there was an auction fee for Joe Average Fan who was hoping to bid on a jersey once worn by Armando Benitez or Edgardo Alfonso. There was an auction fee for the business person looking for a bargain on restaurant and landscaping equipment, but who never got a chance to make a bid, because the owners stopped the auction. “It’s their prerogative,” the auctioneer told the people who were turned away. “It happens a lot in auctions, when the seller isn’t getting the price they asked for. So they just pull everything back.” Will there be another auction? If there is, who will go? It was astounding how much

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After enjoying a bit of a breakthrough season last year as a sophomore, Lyndhurst High School junior right-hander Nolan Kelly was looking for even more success this season. “I think that Coach (Butch) Servideo was expecting me to be the ace this year,” Kelly said. “I was hoping that I could do a good job.” Kelly didn’t let last year’s success go to his head, as he worked diligently in the offseason to improve. “I did a lot of lifting to get bigger and stronger,” said Kelly, who physically grew about three inches since last year. Kelly also sought outside help. “I went to pitching lessons once a week,” said Kelly, who was mentored by former Rutherford High School standout and former New York Mets farmhand Jim Wladyka. “That definitely helped me a lot, working on mechanics. It was definitely keeping me on track.” So the expectations were there before the season began. However, no one could have ever imagined how much of a workhorse Kelly would become, both as a starter and a relief pitcher. “I was hoping he could become our ace,” Servideo said. “We had other pitchers, but Nolan had the most experience. We had a couple of arms coming up from the JV (junior varsity), but I was counting on Nolan.” As the season moved on, Kelly found a different role, starting some games, relieving in oth-

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ers. “I was feeling pretty confident,” Kelly said. “But I still had to work hard. I also counted on my defense behind me to make plays.” “Nolan’s fastball improved by about 5 or 6 miles per hour,” Servideo said. “I also noticed that if I gave him five days rest, he wasn’t as sharp. So I decided to use him in relief in the games where he didn’t start.” The move turned out to be a stroke of genius, as Kelly has proven to be an ace as a starter and as a closer – sort of like CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera all rolled into one. Kelly started off the season with a four-hit shutout win over Harrison, going the distance. His second start against Leonia came with the full rest and Servideo noticed that Kelly wasn’t the same. “He got the win, but he just wasn’t sharp,” Servideo said. Then came Kelly’s week to remember. Kelly came in relief in the Golden Bears’ game

against Park Ridge at Cal Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Md., pitching the final three scoreless innings in a 5-3 Lyndhurst win, earning the save. Two days later against Secaucus, it was more of the same. Kelly came into the game in the sixth inning with two runners on and pitched the final 1 2/3 innings to secure the Golden Bears’ win, earning another save. On Thursday, there were more late-inning heroics for Kelly. He came in and got the final out in a 6-4 win over New Milford with the tying runs on base, securing his third save in four days. A day later, Kelly went the distance on a fourhitter against WoodRidge, striking out five and allowing no earned runs in a 6-1 Lyndhurst win. For the week, Kelly had three saves and a win, pitching 13 1/3 scoreless innings. For the season, Kelly now has a 4-0 record see ATHLETE page

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legislature calling for a twoyear delay on implementing PARCC testing and for a mandated notification of parents about pending state testing. Two local elected officials also vented at the direction the state is going with its plans for education. Councilman Tom Zammatore said the Common Core and related

in as many as 29 additional pre-K to grade 6 classrooms becoming available, she said. special education teachers At the same time, the disand maybe one more world trict will have to redistrict 352 language teacher.” students now attending pre-K However, with the new to grade 5 classes at Lincoln consolidation plan, Blood said, “We do think all [school] and there may be “some redistricting at Garfield and buildings will be at or below Washington Schools,” Blood capacity and we can guarsaid. antee a lower class size for Board members Plaugic schools housing pre-K to and Leadbeater questioned grade 6: on average, there should be less than 18 for pre- whether Blood was allowing enough time to implement the K, less than 21 for K to grade 2, 23 for grades 3 and 4 and 25 plan by the fall 2014 term. “You’re putting the cart for grades 5 and 6.” Plus, Blood said, the district before the horse,” Plaugic and Leadbeater warned. can arrange to fill vacated “It’s a good idea,” said teacher slots created by retirements through transfers Plaugic, “but there’s no way in the world you’re going to do of teachers who hold multithis in four months,” especertifications. “We expect cially if “you’ll be tapping into most will be voluntary and a last year’s reserves and dealfew non-voluntary,” she said. “The good news is that no one ing with the [state-mandated] 2% cap.” will lose their position.” Blood said timing won’t A total of 857 students currently enrolled in sixth-grade be a problem because “the only things we’ll be doing is and seventh-grade will be relocated to Lincoln under the moving teachers and boxes of supplies.” Lyndhurst teachers consolidation plan, resulting

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forms for the show as part of their baseball contracts. Dronet announced ticket sales for a proposed Justin Bieber concert in October, in a 6,200-seat building, when Bieber was already headed to the 20,000 seat Prudential Center two months later. Dronet then blamed the Bieber snafu as a “lack of communication.” No, it was more that the Bieber concert was never real.

Did baseball fail in Newark? In the end, it failed because of the owners and the organization. But it did work in Newark at one point. I worked for the Bears in 2010, when Frank Boulton owned the team and Charlie Dowd was the general manager. Spending was sliced to the bare minimum, but the team made money that year because the ownership and

administration knew what they were doing. Not so with the chiropractor and his ex-girlfriend, a former New Orleans stripper. So it’s with deep sadness that I report that there will be no baseball in Newark this summer, that Riverfront Stadium will be vacant for the entire summer. Of course, with vacancy comes decay and with decay comes urban blight

like graffiti and vagrancy. And the once-proud $34 million ballpark will become an eyesore. That’s the saddest part about what took place Saturday – or at least tried to take place. The bumbling Bears ownership took away a summer of enjoyment and entertainment and tried to auction it all off for a few sheckles. Shame on them.

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St. Johnsbury for 30 years. He later worked for Waste Management before retiring in 2000. Mr. Blair was a proud member and former vice president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 7, Hudson County, and was named their “Irishman of the Year” in 2004. He also served as the HiberniPeter F. Blair, 73, died on an delegate to the United Irish Wednesday, April 23. Associations of West Hudson Arrangements were by the and served as secretary to Thiele-Reid Family Funeral the United Irish Associations. Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Pete was also a member of the Kearny. A funeral Mass was B.P.O.E. No.1992, North Arlinga offered at St. Stephen’s ton, and was named their “Elk Church, Kearny, followed by of the Year” in 2013. entombment in Holy Cross Peter will be remembered as Cemetery, North Arlington. a devout Roman Catholic who Condolences and memories attended Mass every day at St. may be shared at www.thiele- Stephen’s Church. He thorreid.com. oughly enjoyed helping clean Peter was born in Kearny the sanctuary. and raised in North Arlington. He was a lifelong and deHe later returned to Kearny voted fan of the Notre Dame where he lived for the last 45 Fighting Irish football team. years. On more than one occasion Mr. Blair was a graduate of Mr. Blair would personally call Queen of Peace High School and speak to Cardinal John in North Arlington and later Joseph O’Connor and ask for a served honorably as an infan- special prayer for a “Saturday try sergeant in the New Jersey afternoon win.” National Guard. Pete is survived by his He was a member of the beloved wife Mary Anne International Union of Op(nee Abate) Blair; his chilerating Engineers Local 825, dren Sharyne Blevins (Bill), Springfield, and was employed Gregg Blair, and Peter Blair as an operations manager for (Nancy); brother Raymond

Blair; and grandchildren Billy, Gregg, and Blair Blevins and Nicholas, Erica, Anthony and Gina Blair. He was the beloved friend of the Rev. Sal DiStefano. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond Sr., and Lillian Blair; two children Gerard and Darlene Blair; and three sisters Mary VanVolkenburg, Edna Guenther and Ann Blair. Irish Heritage Park, Kearny, maintained by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is flying the Irish flag at half-staff in honor of Pete.

Ethel G. Murphy Ethel G. Murphy, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on April 22. She was 81. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison on Saturday. Born in Newark, Ethel was a lifelong resident of Harrison. Ethel worked as a file clerk for Worthington Pump, a telegraph operator for Blue

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He pitches better without the long rest.” Servideo, who is retiring as head coach at the end of this season, believes Kelly has a very bright future. “You know that he works hard and you know he’s only going to get bigger and stronger,” Servideo said. “He’s a great kid, a good student. I think without a doubt he’s going to be a lot better next year and he’s going to be a good college pitcher. He works very hard and has tremendous focus.” Kelly hopes that he can pitch on the collegiate level. “I just hope that I can continue and baseball can help me with my college choice,” Kelly said. “I wouldn’t mind playing in college. I’m pretty pleased with the way things are going right now.” As both a starter and a closer. It’s not bad to handle both roles if you can.

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KEARNY - LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! DON'T MISS THIS GREAT COLONIAL STYLE ONE FAMILY HOME! LARGE 29' X 190' LOT! HARDWOOD FLOORS! OPEN FLOOR PLAN! UPDATED KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS AND ISLAND! LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE! ALARM SYSTEM! CENTRAL A/C! LARGE WALK-UP ATTIC! SLIDERS OFF KITCHEN TO A LARGE 18' X 12' TREX DECK OVERLOOKING A BEAUTIFUL PARK-LIKE YARD! A MUST SEE HOME! $319,900

KEARNY - LARGE ONE FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF KEARNY! 4 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS PLUS ADDITIONAL SMALL ROOM FOR OFFICE OR SMALL BEDROOM! HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! 1 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH! WALK-UP STAIRS TO FULL FINISHED 3RD FLOOR WITH 2 LARGE BEDROOMS! BRAND NEW WINDOWS! LARGE SCREENED-IN ROOM OFF KITCHEN! LARGE BACK YARD! CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND ALL TRANSPORTATION! $269,400

NEW LISTING!

SECAUCUS - DON'T MISS THIS BRIGHT, SPACIOUS 2 LARGE BEDROOM CONDO. THIS BEAUTIFUL CONDO OFFERS AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH GREAT HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! MODERN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH CORIAN COUNTERS AND CERAMIC TILE FLOOR! NEW APPLIANCES! NEW A/C! UPDATED CERAMIC TILE BATH! LOW LOW TAXES! LAUNDRY ON SITE! LOW MAINTENANCE FEE INCLUDES HEAT, HOT WATER, WATER, ASSIGNED PARKING AND MORE! CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS, AND ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION! ONLY MINUTES TO NYC! A MUST SEE CONDO WHERE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS! $199,900

KEARNY - DON'T MISS THIS WELL MAINTAINED AND ABSOLUTELY MOVE-IN CONDITION ONE FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF KEARNY! NEWER TIMBERLINE ROOF AND NEW WINDOWS! 3 NICE SIZE BEDROOMS! WOOD FLOORS AND NATURAL WOODWORK THROUGHOUT! LARGE WALK-UP ATTIC! LONG DRIVEWAY AND ONE CAR GARAGE! CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND ALL TRANSPORTATION! $244,900

NEW LISTING!

LINDEN - ALL BRICK 2 FAMILY HOME IN LINDEN. DUPLEX STYLE SIDE BY SIDE 2 FAMILY HOME WITH EACH SIDE HAVING KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. 2 BEDROOMS AND FULL BATH ON SECOND FLOOR. SEPARATE BASEMENTS WITH SEPARATE UTILITIES. GAS HEAT. DRIVEWAY ON EACH SIDE WITH PARKING FOR 6 CARS. (PARKING FOR 4 CARS ON LEFT SIDE DRIVEWAY AND 2 CARS ON RIGHT SIDE DRIVEWAY) SEPARATE PRIVATE SIDE YARDS. CLOSE TO ALL TRANSPORTATION. $219,900

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DUNELLEN - DON'T MISS THIS RANCH STYLE HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF DUNELLEN. HARDWOOD FLOORS! 2 BEDROOMS! 2 FULL BATHS! FULL FINISHED BASEMENT! NEWER VINYL SIDING AND WINDOWS! 2 ZONE GAS BASEBOARD HEATING SYSTEM! CENTRAL A/C! LARGE 50' X 172' LOT! ONE CAR GARAGE AND LONG DRIVEWAY! $229,000

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KEARNY-GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! WELL MAINTAINED 4 FAMILY DWELLING IN GREAT LOCATION! CONSISTING OF (3)- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND (1)- 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT. ALL SEPARATE UTILITIES! GOOD RENTAL INCOME WITH HIGHER POTENTIAL! LONG DRIVEWAY AND 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE! NEW SIDING! NEW ROOF! NEW WINDOWS! $589,900

OFFICE SPACE IN THE HEART OF KEARNY! APPROXIMATELY 900 SQUARE FOOT FORMALLY USED AS ATTORNEY OFFICE AND CONSISTING OF RECEPTION AREA, 3 PRIVATE OFFICES OR CONFERENCE ROOMS AND HALF BATH. CENTRAL HEAT AND A/C. MODERN & BRIGHT OFFICE IN ABSOLUTE MOVE IN CONDITION. $1350.00

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Harrison- A Builders Dream! 6 connecting lots on Harrison Ave. Measuring approximately 75' wide by 135' deep. Call for more details! $459,900

KEARNY - DON'T MISS THIS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED 1 FAMILY HOME! ALL LARGE ROOMS AND HIGH CEILINGS! SECOND FLOOR HAS 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS AND 1 SMALL ROOM USED AS BEDROOM OR OFFICE! FORMAL DINING ROOM! 1 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH! NICE DECK OFF KITCHEN WITH GREAT VIEW OF NY SKYLINE! LARGE 43' X 100' LOT! LARGE PRIVATE MANICURED YARD! LONG DRIVEWAY FOR PLENTY OF PARKING! LARGE WALK-UP FINISHED ATTIC AND SEMI FINISHED BASEMENT! 2 ZONE GAS BASEBOARD HEATING SYSTEM! NEW TIMBERLINE ROOF! NEW VINYL SIDING! NEWER VINYL WINDOWS! TRULY A MUST SEE HOME WHERE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS!! $299,900

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Neno-Rosa Agency 551-553 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 RosaAgencyHomes.com

Neno-Rosa Agency

201-997-7860 1.

Augusto Neno

551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 Broker/Owner www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860 KEARNY EAST NEWARK 2.

ROSA AGENCY, INC.

2013 NJAR Circle of Excellence Recipients Front Row (left to right) Maria “Candida” Santos – Bronze Award, Nedia DeBrito – Bronze Award. Back Row (left to right) Manuel Couto – Gold Award, Augusto Neno, Broker/Owner – Bronze Award, Aina Lin Hsieh – Silver Award, Paul DoSantos – Silver Award. In 2013, Rosa Agency’s Top 6 sales associates were responsible for a combined 232 transactions.

2013 Salesperson of the Year

Paul DoSantos Neno-Rosa Agency is pleased to announce that Paul DoSantos was awarded the Rosa Agency Salesperson of the Year in 2013. As a full time salesperson, Paul enjoyed another great year and completed 35 transactions & sold over $8,200,000 worth of real estate and rentals. To date, Paul has sold and closed over $35,000,000 worth of real estate. Paul has been with the Neno-Rosa Agency since the start of his career in real estate. During this time he was awarded Rookie of the year in 2007, recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Bronze Award every year from 2008 through 2012 and Silver Award in 2013 as well as receiving numerous Top Producer of the Month designations from the Rosa Agency. In 2010, Paul earned the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) designation from the National Association of Realtors and has successfully closed several short sales. In 2012, Paul took part in a 2 day educational seminar to earn the designation of Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) at the Real Estate Negotiation Institute.

1 Family – Colonial w/ 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, Living Rm w/Fireplace & Dining Area. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Laundry Rm & Utility Rm. 1 Car Garage. Asking $339,000 3.

KEARNY

Mixed Use – Prime Kearny Ave Storefront Location w/ Approximately 1000 sf Plus Lucrative State Licensed Rooming House on 2nd Floor. Asking $359,900 5.

KEARNY

Manor Section – Beautiful Cape w/3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, W/Corian Countertops, Central Air/Forced Hot Air, Finished Basement. Driveway w/ 1 Car Garage. Above Ground Pool . Asking $329,000

NORTH ARLINGTON

Large 3 Family – 1st Floor Apartment w/3 Bedrooms, 2nd Floor Apartment w/2 Bedrooms & 3rd Floor w/1 Bedroom. Large 62 x100 Lot w/ Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $475,000 9.

HARRISON

1 Family – Colonial w/3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & 2 Fulll Bath. Private Driveway For 4+ Cars. Asking $269,900 11.

KEARNY

2 Family – Both Apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Finished Walk Up Attic to 3 Rooms. Great Location. Priced to Sell. Asking $315,000

KEARNY

2 Family – Arlington Section – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, 2nd & 3rd Floors Are Being Used Together As One Large Apartment. Corner Property. Asking $279,900 6.

HARRISON

2 Family-Well Kept Home. 1st Floor w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & 1.5 Baths. 2nd Floor w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Finished Basement. Short Walk to PATH Train & Red Bull Stadium. Asking $329,000

KEARNY

1 Family – Large Custom Built Home w/5 Good Size Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Large Living Rm, Dining Rm & Large Eat in Kitchen w/New Stainless Steel Appliances. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Summer Kitchen & Laundry Rm. 2 Car Garage. All Hardwood Floors. Asking $479,900

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KEARNY

2 Family – 1st Floor Apartment w/1 Bedroom, 2nd & 3rd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms. Driveway. Fenced in Yard. Unfinished Basement w/Full Bath. Asking $329,000 12.

LYNDHURST

In March 2013, Paul was recognized as a “Five Star Real Estate Agent” by New Jersey Monthly. “We are extremely proud to have Paul as a member of the Rosa Agency family. He is one of the most dedicated Realtors in the area and has shown time and time again that he is dedicated to his customers. Paul’s willingness to go above & beyond has earned him referral after referral. His customers love working with him,” said Augusto Neno, Broker/Owner of Neno-Rosa Agency. “It’s an absolute honor. I’m thrilled to receive this award. Since day one of joining the Rosa Agency this has been a goal of mine. This award validates my hard work, dedication and customer focus. It’s a privilege to represent such a credible and well respected agency such as the Rosa Agency,” said Paul Santos. Paul is also a member in good standing with the Meadowlands Board of Realtors, New Jersey MLS, Hudson County MLS & Garden State MLS. Paul can be reached at (201) 206-0695 or view his personal website www.PaulSantosRealtor.com. ROSA AGENCY is the premier family owned real estate Company with 5 local independently owned & operated offices covering Hudson, Bergen, Essex & Union counties with over 150 licensed Realtors. The office is located at 551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny. Telephone -201-997-7860. Websitewww.RosaAgencyHomes.com.

1 Family – 10 Year Old Home w/ 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath Rms, 1 Half Bath, Living Rm, Dining Area & Modern Eat in Kitchen. Master Bedroom Has Cathedral Ceilings & Private Deck & Private Bath. Finished Basement. Built in 2 Car Garage. Asking $475,000 13.

KEARNY

2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen, Bath. Finished Attic w/ 1 Room. Semi-Finished Basement. Asking $285,000

1 Family – Cape w/ 4 Bedrooms, Older 1.5 Baths, Older Kitchen, Living Rm & Dining Area. Perfect for Contractor or Homeowner With Vision To Make This House a Home! Reduced $252,900 14.

BELLEVILLE

1 Family – Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Finished Basement. 1 Car Garage w/ Parking For 2 Cars. Asking $269,900

Visit Our New Website at www.RosaAgencyHomes.com

Tel: (201) 997-7860

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APARTMENTS foR RENT

Belleville

BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, $1,075/month. HW included. 1 ½ month security. No pets. (732)572-6885 or (732)789-5154

HARRISON 2 BR. $1,050/ Month + Utilites. 1 ½ months security. Newly Renovated. No smoking. No pets. Avl. May 1st. Call after 5pm. (201)998-5742

kearny

KEARNY Modern 4 room apt. Good Closet Space. $1,150/month. Supply own utilities. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Available June 1st. 201-997-0659.

KEARNY Modern 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. Refrigerator, stove, laundry room. Near Pike. $975/month. (973) 703-2540

BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month.Avl. Jan. 1st 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 1 Bedroom apt. HT/HW & Gas included. A/C, refrigerator, Stove. New carpet & cabinets. 1 Car Parking. $1000/month. No pets. Avail. immediately. (973) 284-0904. Ask for Al. BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, $1,075/month. HW included. 1 ½ month security. No pets. 732-572-6885 or 732-789-5154 BELLEVILLE 2 room Studio apt. Utilities included. $700/month. 1 month security. Available May 1st. 973-454-1002

harrison HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184 HARRISON Basement apt. 2 bdrms, kitchen, LR, DR, bathroom, use of patio. Available May 1st. (973)351-5512 (862)900-6266 HARRISON 2nd Fl. 3 BR apt. LR/DR kitchen. $1400/month + Utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Call 201-618-0712 or 201-401-8138.

BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 bedroom. HT/HW included. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. May 1st. 973-759-7077.

HARRISON Small 1 bedroom apt. $775/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. HT/HW included. Available May 1st. (973)484-8030

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HARRISON 2nd floor. 2 bedroom, 4 room apartment. Available May. $1200/month. 1 month security. HT/HW included. No smoking or pets. (201) 998-6683

HARRISON Newly renovated, 3BR, 1 Bath. Close to PATH. 1 month security. Laundry hook-up. Available Now. Call after 5pm (201)933-1458

HARRISON 218 Jersey St., 2 bedrooms. $1,100/mo Separate utilities. 2 parking space. Available now. (973)578-4599

HARRISON $1,000/month + Utilities. 1 month security. 2 small BRs, Kitchen, LR & Bathroom. Close to PATH. No smoking. No pets. Call after 5pm. (973)484-6704

HARRISON 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor. $1200/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Close to PATH. (973)481-0175 after 5pm

HARRISON 1 bedroom, HT/HW incl. parking, laundry, refrig No pets. Across from park. Available immed. Credit check required. 1 1/2 months security. (973)808-1556

HARRISON Large Bedroom. Kitchen, LR, DR, walk-in closets. Lots of closet space. $1,000 /month. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No Smoking. Near Transportation.. (862)371-9418 (973)482-4624

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096

KEARNY 1 ½ rooms. HT/HW included. No pets. $850/month 1 ½ security + 1 month rent. (201)997-0590 KEARNY Convenient Location Large 3R, 1BR, includes HT/HW $825/month + security. (512) 994-4986 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 BR, LV, Kitchen. No pets. No smoking. Electric heat. $800/month + utilities. 1 month security required. Available. 201-842-0981 KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Featuring new kitchen, never used stove & refrigerator. New ceramic tile bathroom. Large Bedrooms. Space for office. Lots of closet space. H/W floor throughout. Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. 201-991-6942. KEARNY 2 BR apt. 1st fl. Dead end St. W/D Hook-up. $1,100 + 1 ½ month’s security. Avl. May 1st. 201-246-1797. KEARNY 1 BR Apt. Located 1 block from City hall. H/W floors. HT/HW included. $900/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos 201-306-2994. KEARNY Updated 2nd floor apartment. EIK, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, living room. Washer dryer hook up. HT/HW NOT included. Available June 1st. Call 201.341.6757.

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. Avl. May 1st $1,200/month. 1 month security. Call (201)622-8315 KEARNY 3rd Fl. 1 bedroom, $850/month plus security. HT/HW included. Available May 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201)998-3046 KEARNY Studio Apt. HT/HW included. 2nd floor. No pets. $835/month. Also, Room for rent all utilities included. $425/month, Male preferred. (973)393-4703 KEARNY 4-1/2 rooms. No smoking. No pets. Separate utilities. $875/month. 1-1/2 months security. (201)991-3533 KEARNY Newly renovated. 4 BR’s LV/DR, 2 full baths. Gas and hot water included. Hardwood Floors Main fl. Carpet on 2nd fl. $1,750/month. 1 month security. Avl. June 1st. (201)376-5184 KEARNY Modern 1 BR apt. in manor section of Kearny. Hardwood floors throughout. $850/mo. Separate utilities. Avl May 1st. For Appt. Please call (201)780-1892 KEARNY 39 Halstead St. 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. HT/HW included. Near transportation and schools. Please call (201)991-4605 if interested. KEARNY 6 total room. 1st fl. Renovated apt. Large LR/DR, No pets. $1,700/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW incl. (201)306-0892 after 5pm

KEARNY Harrison Border. Newly renovated. 2nd floor. 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen. $1200/mo. Utilities not included. No pets. Available June 15th. (201)998-2153 or (201)951-2868

KEARNY 2 bedroom Studio. Just renovated. All utilities included. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Backyard use. $1200/month. (201)452-2542

KEARNY 3rd floor, 1 BR. LR, Kitchen and bathroom. $900/mon. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available immediately. (201)842-0044

KEARNY 2nd floor 5 rooms. Plus sunroom. No pets. HT/HW included. $1400/mon + 1-1/2 months security. (201)998-1120

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $850/month. HT/HW Included. (201)283-4591 or (973)465-0166

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KEARNY 1st floor, New House. Brand new apt. Large LR & kitchen. 2 bedrooms, laundry facility, access to backyard. No pets. Must see! 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available now. (201)983-1623

NEWARK Ironbound 2nd. Fl. 7 room 4 BR. 2 baths. Walking distance to Penn Station. W/D hook-up. Renovated. Tile & Hardwood floors throughout. Ideal to share. $1,700/month + utilities. No pets. Avl. May 15th. (201)697-7593 (201)689-9088

lyndhurst LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270.

n. arlington N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206.

LYNDHURST Furnished Studio, 1 block from Train & Bus. $875/month + Security. Includes Utilities & cable. 201-438-1987

N.ARLINGTON 1 bedroom. Available May 1st. No pets Separate utilities. $950. 1 mo. security. (201)467-1551

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apt. in 2 family. $1000/month. 1 month security. Heat included. No smoking. No pets. Available May 1st. (201) 933-3676

N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom, 2nd fl. No pets. No smoking. $875/month + utilities. Available June 1st. 1 ½ Month Security. 201-965-5837.

LYNDHURST 3 rooms, close to transportation, $925/month + security, Utilities separate. Avl. May 1st. (201)933-3984

N.ARLINGTON 5 rms, 2nd flr, 2 bdrms HT/HW included. 1 mo security. No pets. No smoking. Avail June 1st. (201)997-1459

newark

N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated. 2nd floor. 1 bedroom. No pets. Laundry hook-up. $1,000/month. 1-1/2 months security. Available 5/1. (201) 991-7538

NEWARK 1st fl. 2 BR, LV, EIK. 1 months security. $1,200/month + Utilities. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now. 973-634-5704.

n. newark KEARNY 4 Large Rooms, EIK, LR, DR, Tile Bath. W/W Carpet, Heat/HW Included. No pets. Security (201)998-2584

KEARNY 1 BR. 1st Fl. Pay own utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Available May. (201)997-0026

KEARNY 3 ROOM APT. $850/MONTH HEAT INCLUDED O’HARA AGENCY (201)997-6300

NEWARK Ironbound section, 3 rooms, Bedroom, kitchen & LV. $900/month + utilities. 1 month security, Avl. Now. (973)589-7741 (973)368-2044

N.NEWARK 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Section 8 Accepted. Call (973)202-8580

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HALL foR RENT

N.NEWARK 2 bedrooms, LR, DR. HT/HW included. Near subway and Branch Brook park. $1350/month. 1-1/2 months security. Available May. (973)482-5468

Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

nutley NUTLEY 5 rooms, HT/HW included. $1,300/month. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. Immedialtely. 973-667-2637

rutherford RUTHERFORD 3 ROOMS. $1050 HEAT & PARKING CLOSE TO NY TRANS. O’HARA AGENCY (201)997-6300

bUSINESS foR SALE HARRISON Liquor store for sale with parking. 219 Harrison Ave. Call (973)954-1814

CoNDo foR RENT LYNDHURST 3rd fl. Newly Renovated – 2 BR’s fresh carpet, new design tile, Kitchen, LV/DR. Master Bedroom with Walk-in closet. Bedrooms with updated features. Central Air. Laundry hook-up with vacuum cleaner. 2 parking space. Close to NY transportation. Avl. May 1st. $1,500/month call (862)201-1071

CoNDo foR SALE KEARNY 1 BR. Serious inquiries only. Please call 201-779-0029 After 5pm.

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE 9 Sunset Avenue, North Arlington. Saturday 5/3/14 & Sunday 5/4/14 9am5pm. Raindates 5/17/14 & 5/18/14 Garage Sale: 221 Quincy Ave, Kearny. May 3rd & 4th, 9am5pm. Tools, Clothing, Bikes, Furniture & a little bit of everything.

HoUSE foR RENT KEARNY Newly renovated. 1 Family House for rent. Central AC, driveway. $2500/month. Near transportation/ shopping. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. Available June 1st. (201)637-0984

MERCHANDISE foR SALE Clothes, GE washer & Dryer and Refrigerator. 3 Air Conditioners. Call 201-320-2478

offICE SPACE foR RENT KEARNY Professional. Kearny Avenue location in free standing building. Former medical office of approximately 1000 square feet $2,300. DeCamp and NJ Transit bus lines. 1 to 5 year lease. Available June 1st. Call Mary at (201)362-5028

personals Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586

room for rent HARRISON 1 room for rent. Private entrance & bathroom. One person preferred. $550/month. Cable & Internet included. (973) 525-3860. KEARNY Room for rent. female preferred. Kitchen use. Near NY Transportation. Available Now. 201-719-0380. HARRISON Room for rent w/private bathroom. Separate entrance. 1st floor. $550/month. Utilities included. 1-1/2 months security. No smoking. No pets. (973)573-7333

CLASSIFIEDS room for rent KEARNY Nice 1 room for working person, off schuyler ave. Available now. Share kitchen & bath. No smoking. $400/month + security. All utilities included. 973-820-6034 KEARNY Room for rent. Utilities, cable and Internet included. Available May 1st . (201) 898-3527 KEARNY Big room, shared kitchen & bath. Access to Balcony. All utilities included, Cable & WIFI. $850/month. Avl. Now. (201)991-1496 BELLEVILLE Nice area Room for rent. $400. 1 month security. Call after 4:00pm. (973)336-5335 (862)215-9440 KEARNY Room for rent. Female preferred. Kitchen use. Utilities included. Avl now. (201)889-8663 KEARNY Room for rent. Female preferred. Kitchen Use. Available now (732)207-5339 BELLEVILLE 1 room Avl. Now. Separate entrance. Shared Bathroom. No kitchen. Cable & utilities included. Serious & Mature people only. Ideal for single person. Se Habla Espanol. (973)986-7848

SToRE foR RENT NUTLEY 250 center St. 600 square feet, busy street, Currently Dry Cleaner. Owner Looking to Retire. Call Frank 973-943-3633 BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333. KEARNY 842 Kearny Avenue. Store for rent. (973)229-2786 KEARNY 21 Kearny Ave. Small storefront for rent. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. (201)306-4051

SToRE foR RENT Store for Rent Kearny Ave. Available now. Pay own utilities. 1 month security. Call (201)997-0026

YARD SALE Yard Sale – 314 William St. Harrison. Saturday May 3rd & Sunday May 4th. 8am-5pm. Clothing, Household & Baby items, Misc. items. Yard Sale – 11 Acme St. Belleville, NJ. Off Brighton, across Bella Casa. May 2nd & 3rd 9am-1pm. Miscellaneous items.

employment Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586. Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks.

Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ (201)998-0600

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Looking for Night Drivers. Full Time. Must be reliable. Start immediately. Apply in person. Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave. Kearny, NJ

Licensed nail technician & hairdresser needed for salon in Kearny & Harrison. Please call (201) 725-6396 or (908) 675-6669 Receptionist wanted for Doctor's office. FT/PT, flexible hours. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Call Sue at (201)438-8668 or fax resume to (201) 438-8670

employment

Midland Laundry 200-1/2 Midland Ave. Kearny. Looking for P/T Help. Including weekends, Exp preferred but will also train. Inquire within. Please call 201-991-2700 Wait Staff. Banquet servers. PT. Will train. Inquire in person.

Drivers: Immediate Openings, Local routes! Great Health Insurance! Paid Vacation, Holidays! 401 k Pension available! CDL-A, Doubles end, 18mos experience or 6mos with documented CDL training. Dedicated CPC Logistics Account, Short Hills & Little Falls NJ. 1-800-274-3749

Full time Experienced Dental Receptionist in Kearny. No Fridays or Saturdays. Competitive Salary and Benefits. Please Fax Resume to 201-991-1928

Part time receptionist needed for busy eye Dr. Practice in Kearny. Some Evenings & Saturdays a must Office experience preferred. Bilingual a plus. Fax resume (201) 991-4989

The san Carlo Ffine Catering 620 Stuyvesant Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07017 201-933-3400

HOME DAMAGE INSPECTORS $ 30,000 P/T Free Training (973)714-8727 metroAQ@gmail.com

Looking for Dental Assistant/ Front Office Receptionist at least 6 months experience, Xray license a Plus. Must speak Spanish or Portuguese. Please fax resume to 973-465-7878 or email: empiredentalcarepc@ yahoo.com

Light assembly & warehouse work. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Must speak Both English & Spanish. $9.00/hr. to start. Call 973-482-8603 "AUTO BODY SHOP (NEWARK,NJ) LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BODY MAN/WOMAN TO DO FRAME & METAL WORK. FULL-TIME PLEASE CALL M-F 8:30AM - 6:00PM SATURDAY 8:30AM TO 12:00PM 973-589-2424

PACKING CO. LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD NJ. (NEAR WILLOWBROOK MALL) IS LOOKING FOR WORKERS ON ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK ON USA. PLEASE CALL AT 973-228-7700

CDL Class A Driver So. Kearny tank cleaning company has an immediate opening for 2nd shift yard switcher. $12$14/hr. Holiday & vacation pd. Must have CDL Class A, 2 yrs experience, clean background and verifiable work history. Call Mike C. at 973-589-3300

CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

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CLEANING SERvICES Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

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ConstruCtion Angel Martinez Construction LLC Chimney specialist * Relining * Chimney * Caps * Roof Leaks * Water Proofing * Dampers * Cleanings * Flashings * All types of Masonry: Chimney * Rebuild * Repairs * Stucco, Roofing, Siding & Steps: New and Repairs Gutter Service Fully Ins. and License (201)952-0076

D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed. Gutters Cleaned We-R- Also Dennie’s Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired. 1(800)479-3262

handyman “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite. Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563 Man About the House Free Estimates Senior Discount Painting Interior -Trim Small Exterior All Handyman Jobs Switches-Outlets-Light Fixtures-Ceiling FansTile Screen & Glass Repair-Faucets -Toilets. If you need something NOT listed, ASK! 201-273-1955

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FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices. Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

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Landscape Contractors LLC

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BradY, BradY & reillY

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has provided outstanding legal representation to citizens of North Jersey. Firm attorneys are committed to their clients, their profession and their community. They have demonstrated expertise in handling complex legal issues and high-value claims. Practice areas The firm has a strong focus on personal injury cases including motor vehicle and construction accidents, medical malpractice and criminal defense. The attorneys are expert litigators and are known for their success in the courtroom. LegaL Leaders The firm is pleased that partners Lawrence P. Brady and Kathleen M. Reilly have been selected for inclusion on the 2011 Super Lawyers list.*

Brady has 45 years of experience in representing clients who have suffered injury as a result of others’ negligence. Since 1982 he has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. The National Board of Trial Advocacy has also certified him in a civil trial advocacy. His practice is concentrated on plaintiffs’ personal injury, products liability and toxic torts. Reilly has 30 years experience in handling personal injury claims. She has numerous successfull verdicts including a recent $6 million verdict in a construction case and a $1.2 million verdict on behalf of a bicyclist. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. *No aspect of of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of NJ.

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