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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The Harrison Board of Education is working on plans to remedy overcrowding in its elementary schools but who exactly will be in charge of seeing those plans through isn’t clear as it continues to grapple with its leadership issue. Its five-year contract with Schools Superintendent James Doran expired June 30 and, instead of reappointing him to that post, the board revived a position that has been vacant for several years – director of personnel/human resources/ compliance and crisis management – and named Doran to fill it at its meeting last Thursday. “I want to thank the board for their continued faith in me,” Doran said during the board’s public session. Karen Murray, the board’s labor attorney, said the board was still in negotiations on Doran’s new salary but Doran said it was likely to end up at “about $200,000,” which, he said, would represent a $42,000 cut from what he was earning as superintendent. At the same time, the board agreed to ask the state Commissioner of Education for a waiver of the state-mandated see DORAN page

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The scene in 1951 at Joe’s Lunch in Belleville. The occasion was a fund-raiser for a 6-year-old girl who was ﬁghting polio. That’s luncheonette owner Joe Fornarotto on the stool at far right. And the crowd of loyal customers included Frankie Valli (second row; checkered shirt).

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – “This is where it all started. Belleville, N.J. A thou-

sand years ago. Eisenhower. Rocky Marciano. And a few guys under a streetlamp singing somebody else’s latest hit.” That’s part of the intro to

the Broadway production of Belleville folk are proud “Jersey Boys” -- and as soon of their home. And proud of as the town is mentioned, the Jersey boys who made someone in the audience the big time. And some of will applaud. Or shout a “Yo! see JERSEY BOY page Belleville!”

Suspect ID’d in bank heist By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – ome good news for Kearny taxpayers: the town will be getting state transitional aid for 2014 and Mayor Alberto Santos said that means the anticipated hit for property owners won’t be as bad as expected. How much that hit will be remained a bit murky, however, as The Observer went to press Monday. Santos and Town Council finance committee members were waiting for CFO Shuaib Firozvi to crunch the numbers to learn how the local municipal tax rate stands with the new revenue. With the municipal budget introduced in March, an increase of about $4.3 million in local taxes was projected – an 11% hike – or about $417 on the “average” house assessed at about $95,000. As of last week, Santos was projecting “an increase of a little over 3%.” The final numbers were expected to be made clear after the governing body amends the budget to include the additional revenue and authorizes sending out the tax bills for the last two quarters of 2014 and the first

two for 2015. “Because we’re sending them out late this year, the August bills won’t be due until the end of August or early September,” the mayor said. Kearny was notified July 11 by the state Division of Local Government Services that it could expect $2.5 million in transitional aid plus $500,000 to be applied to the budget as an employee pension contribution, according to Santos. As of Friday, Harrison, which sought the same amount of transitional aid it got in 2013 -- $1,950,000 – was still waiting for word from Trenton on the status of its application. Other municipalities in the hunt for 2014 transitional aid included Paterson, $27 million; Newark, $25 million; Trenton, $22 million; Atlantic City, $20 million; Union City, $18,945,000; Camden, $15.5 million; Asbury Park, $3,932,500; Penns Grove (in Salem County), $900,000; and Beverly (in Burlington County), $303,300. Getting the aid, Santos said, “enables us to preserve the municipal services residents expect, especially public safety, without placing an additional burden on taxpayers.” Along with the aid, how-

ever, Kearny will have to accept fiscal oversight by a state monitor for all future hirings and major expenditures. “I welcome working with the state and if they can recommend improvements in financial management, we’re open to those,” the mayor said. Santos said that since the town applied for aid in midMarch, he and Administrator Michael Martello “have been in regular contact” with Steven Ponella, assigned as Kearny’s state monitor and he expects that contact will continue “but it will not be a daily presence.” Already, the issue of future Fire Department hirings has arisen: Fire Chief Steve Dyl has asked the administration to consider filling a captain’s slot to replace 27-year veteran Capt. Jerry Coppola, who retired, and Firefighter Mark McDermott (retired) and Firefighter Ian Kaneshigo (resigned; moved out of state). Dyl told The Observer that the three departures leave the Fire Department four below the maximum number of captains allowed by ordinance and 17 short of the firefighter maximum. Kearny’s aid application suggests that the town will be revisiting an approach to

firefighting that has stirred controversy in the past. It says: “The Town of Kearny has set forth terms for a regional Fire Department with the Town of Harrison that would generate savings for Kearny. Kearny is seeking to reopen negotiations on a regional fire department.” Asked if the state was insisting on establishment of a regional fire department as a pre-condition for granting transitional aid, Santos said he had no indication that was the case. When asked about the prospect for such a move on past occasions, Santos has said he won’t sign off on any plan that penalizes Kearny taxpayers. Among the things the state monitor can review – and possibly veto – are municipal labor contracts and Kearny is scheduled to negotiate new contracts with the Civil Service Association’s Local 11, representing civilian workers, along with department/ assistant department heads/ confidential aides, whose contracts end Dec. 31. Agreements with public safety employees continue through 2015 and 2016. Local 11 members were subjected to furloughs in 2011 and layoffs in 2012 but police and fire employees managed to avoid the same fate.

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Regional realtor board OKs merger By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

asked to vote on the agreement May 29 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, she said. he Meadowlands Board In a prepared statement, of Realtors, which has Lastra said: “This unification served the needs of real creates an association that deestate agents and their cuslivers maximum value for our tomers in West Hudson and members. The newly merged South Bergen for 93 years, is association will act as a catalyst no more. to help all our members work As of July 1, the group was better and become more promerged with the Eastern Berductive.” gen County Board of Realtors, And EBCBOR President creating the third largest realBowen Pak added: “By combintor association in New Jersey, ing the assets of both associawith more than 3,300 members. tions and pooling resources, Only the North Central Jertools and expertise, we will be sey BOR, with 7,742 members, better able to provide imand Monmouth County BOR, proved services and support, with 5,635, are larger, accordthus elevating the value of local ing to EBCBOR spokeswoman realtors to consumers throughMelissa Piccinich. NCJBOR’s out Bergen and Hudson counterritory takes in Essex, Union, ties.” Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, Combining the two organizaSussex and Warren counties. tions expands EBCBOR’s existKearny realtor Scott Bixler of ing 26-town territory to include the Bixler Group and vice pres- Kearny, Harrison, Lyndhurst, ident of the MBOR, worked North Arlington, Rutherford, with MBOR President Nancy East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Lastra, a Rutherford realtor, in Wallington and Woodridge and helping draft the merger agree- the 300-plus realtors based in ment and Bixler will join the that region. EBCBOR board in 2015. Laura Rubinfeld, chief execuThe EBCBOR will absorb tive officer for the EBCBOR, the MBOR property in Rusaid the consolidated forces therford but not the Meadowof the group will strengthen lands group’s single full-time its mission to advocate for the employee or part-time staffer, industry, educate members and representatives from both real- provide them with resources tor groups said. and benefits to enhance their Piccinich said the move to professional knowledge that link the two entities was a will, in turn, help consumers in mutually desired outcome and real estate transactions. leadership teams from both From its Hasbrouck Heights groups worked hand-in-hand office, staffed by a CEO, three for many months on shapdepartment coordinators and ing the merger agreement “to receptionist, the EBCBOR’s make sure that this was a good Bergen County Realtors Center match for both.” for Professional Development And that proposal was over- offers multiple seminars and whelmingly approved by both monthly workshops “focusing memberships when they were on the latest advances in the

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Notes from the KPD blotter

Regular readers of the Kearny police blotter know that the week’s entries would not be complete without a shoplifting incident at Walmart. This week, there are two, each of particular note. The first occurred at 3:30 p.m. July 7, when an alleged shoplifter, confronted by store security, fled in a car, dragging one of the guards after it for some distance, police said. The guard, who reportedly was not injured, got the plate number, which was given to the KPD. As soon as Officer John Fabula, driving on Bergen Ave., entered the information into a license plate database, he saw the auto in question pass by, heading in the opposite direction. He alerted other units, and the vehicle was again immediately spotted, this time by Officer Sean Kelly at Bergen

and Schuyler Aves. Kelly gave chase, bringing the car to a halt at Ivy and King Sts., where he arrested driver Pablito Santiago, 30, of Newark, who was charged with robbery, aggravated assault and weapons possession, the weapon being the car. Santiago was later transported to the Hudson County Jail. On July 8, at 11:30 a.m., Det. Michael Gonzalez and Lt. Tim Wagner were conducting surveillance in the Walmart lot, where “an increasing number” of vehicle burglaries had been reported, Chief John Dowie said. The officers saw a man picking up discarded receipts and “trolling” the lot, looking into parked cars, Dowie said. Donning sunglasses and a hat, the man entered the store, where he reportedly was seen examining the receipts

and then removing from the shelves certain specific items: car floor mats, a thermos, baby formula and Pampers. These he placed in a Walmart bag that he had stashed in his pocket, police said. The “shopper” then took the items to the returns counter, presented the receipts and received $49 in cash and a $25 gift card, using the latter to purchase cigarettes, police said. The suspect, Christian Garcia, 36, of Kearny, was arrested and searched, and was allegedly found to be in possession of a PNC Visa card, bearing a woman’s name, and papers with two additional credit card numbers. Garcia was charged with shoplifting, credit card theft and possession of burglar tools. Other recent reports from

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commit burglary. July 4 Officer Daniel Esteves, at Passaic and Johnston Aves. at 5 p.m., was alerted by his mobile computer that a passing Acura had an expired registration and that its owner had a suspended license. Driver/ owner Domenick Nieves, 33, of Newark was charged on both counts and his car was impounded. July 9 At 5:20 a.m., Officers Tom Sumowski and Tom Pontrella and Sgt. John Becker responded to a disturbance at Ross Lane and Passaic Ave. and found Felix Lopez, 20, of Kearny, reportedly intoxicated and “acting out.” Lopez was allowed to go back to his domicile, but shortly afterward, police said, he was reported outside again. The cops returned and this time arrested him for disorderly conduct and underage see KPD page

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JERSEY BOY from them even can remember when the sounds of a summer night always included a few guys harmonizing under a streetlamp. Which probably was somewhere in the area of Franklin St. and Watchung Ave. Back in the day, in the 1950s, the popular place to hang out was Joe’s Lunch at 90 Franklin St., at the corner of Watchung. And one of the regulars was a kid named Francesco “Frankie” Castelluccio. We know him better as Frankie Valli, lead singer of The Four Seasons, who topped the charts in the ‘60s and ‘70s with dozens of hits. “British invasion”? What British invasion? The Jersey boys more than held their own against the groups from across the pond, giving even The Beatles a run for the money. In 1990, the original members of The Four Seasons -- Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi (another Joe’s regular) and Bob Gaudio -- were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have since been immortalized in the Broadway musical and the recently released “Jersey Boys” film, directed by Clint Eastwood. But it all started in Belleville. We sat down the other day to chat with the former owner of Joe’s Lunch, Joe Fornarotto, whom we first met in his current role as commander of the Belleville/Nutley chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. We were unaware of The Four Seasons link until he showed up at our office with a folder full of photos and clippings. Who knew? Fornarotto, now 88. is a lifelong Belleville resident and a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Pacific during World War II. After he got out of the

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Left: Frankie Valli and Joe Fornarotto in 1987. Right: The pals back together ﬁve years ago.

service in ‘46, he worked in a supermaket for a few years and then approached his father with the idea of opening a luncheonette. Fornarotto’s parents, Carmen and Rose, owned the building and operated a grocery at 90 Franklin St., where a groundfloor store was vacant. Thus, was born Joe’s Lunch. Helping Joe Fornarotto run the place were his sister Josephine and his brothers Carmen Jr. and Albert. For Fornarotto, it was a relatively short-lived venture. He left the business three years later to take a job in the Belleville Public Works Department, moving on eventually to become an Essex County housing inspector. But the three years at Joe’s Lunch were more than memorable. Frankie Castelluccio/ Valli was a teenager living with his widowed mother and his brother and sister in Stephen

Crane Village, the “projects” just over the Newark line. “Every day, he would walk down Watchung Ave. and come to the store,” Fornarotto recalled. “He’d be there all day. He would drink his tea and mumble his songs.”

“We used to kid Frankie for hanging around singing,” Fornarotto said. “He was a person to himself. He was a loner, I would say.” “In the evenings,” Fornarotto said, “he and DeVito, Gaudio and Massi would practice at

Pete Nappi’s Bar & Grill over on Belmont Ave. in the Silver Lake section (of Belleville). “At first, he was just hanging around with them, and then they gave him a chance. DeVito and Gaudio liked what they heard and gave him a shot.” “To my mind,” Fornarotto said, “he made The Four Seasons.” (To borrow another quote from the Broadway show: “Their brass ring turned out to be a kid who sang like an angel.”) “The guys started in bars and small nightclubs,” Fornarotto remembered. “They played at The Silhouette on Mt. Prospect Ave. and a nightclub on the Belleville Pike.” Fornarotto knew another Belleville guy from that era who would make it big: actor Joe Pesci. “He hung out at Rossi’s Tavern on Belmont Ave.” Regarding the new “Jersey Boys” movie, Fornarotto termed it just “fair.” “The show is better than the movie,” he said. see JERSEY BOY page

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hen the news first broke Sunday morning that a Jersey City police officer had been killed in the line of duty, word was that he had been responding to an armed robbery at a Walgreens drugstore. Later that day, at a press conference, matters were clarified. Yes, a robbery had been reported. But the “suspect” made no attempt to flee. He waited outside the store for police to respond to the 911 call. And when the first radio car pulled up, he put a bullet in Officer Melvin Santiago’s head. This was the deliberate targeting of a cop. Just because he was a cop. This was cold-blooded murder. The killer fired at another patrol car, but was taken down by police before he could wound, or slaughter, any other officers. On Sunday, the Officer Down Memorial Page (www.

odmp.org) posted the following details: “Police Officer Melvin Santiago was shot and killed at 4:09 a.m. when he and his partner responded to a robbery call at a 24-hour pharmacy on the corner of Communipaw Ave. and John F. Kennedy Blvd. “A male subject had entered the store and assaulted a private security guard. He severely beat the guard and stole his service weapon . . . Officer Santiago and his partner had just pulled into the parking lot as the man exited the building and opened fire on them. Officer Santiago was struck in the head before he was able to exit from the patrol car’s passenger seat . . . . “Officer Santiago had graduated from the academy only six months prior to the incident.” Yes. He was on the job for just six months. He was

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only 23. And now he is being eulogized. By now, you might be wondering why I have not named the “alleged” cop killer.His identity has been released, but so has a report of something he said as he was waiting for police to arrive. Word is the gunman told someone outside the store,

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“Watch the news tonight. I’m going to be famous.” You can find his name elsewhere. I will not contribute to his “fame.” Part of my work at The Observer is to cover the local police, and I have to admit that compiling the police blotter can sometimes be fun, especially when the reports involve dumb suspects. But never assume that humor is intended to diminish the dangers officers face. In fact, I sometimes wonder how they, and their families, get the courage to deal with those dangers. And where can I apply to get a fraction of that courage? At any given moment, and during the most routine call or traffic stop, things can turn lethal. This is not exaggeration. It is fact. On Sunday, the Jersey City Police Officers’ Benevolent Assoc. issued a statement: “Our hearts are heavy with

the news that Patrolman Melvin Santiago lost his life in the line of duty earlier today. “Only six months on the job, Patrolman Santiago had already proven himself to be a proud member of the JCPD. “Patrolman Santiago knew the risks associated with this job, yet he put himself in front of danger in order to keep Jersey City safe. “We ask that every member of the Jersey City community join with us in giving our thoughts and prayers to Patrolman Santiago and his family.” Make that every member of the New Jersey community. And in whatever Observer town you reside, also give a thought and a prayer to all the police officers who are out there, facing the risks, to keep you and your loved ones safe. – Karen Zautyk

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artist’s name, address, title of work, medium, date created, size, professional or nonprofessional status, and approximate value of the work, with the name of the insurance company if it is privately insured. Labels will be provided to artists during drop-off at the Essex County Hospital Center. For more information or to obtain an application, visit www. essexcountynj.org or contact Lisa Payne at 973-239-7056 or lpayne@parks.essexcountynj. org.

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Responding Kearny officers -- P.O. Jordenson Jean, Det. Lt. Anthony Gouveia and Det. Michael Gonzalez -- issued a BOLO to surrounding jurisdictions and contacted the FBI, Police Chief John Dowie noted. Police learned that a man fitting the suspect’s description was seen in a bank near the Belleville Pike in North Arlington shortly before the Kearny heist, but no robbery had occurred there. By Friday, the KPD, working with the FBI, NAPD and the Bergen County prosecutor, had developed Monts as the suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest and bail was set by Kearny Municipal Court Judge Thomas McKeon at $100,000.

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‘Jersey Boys’ ... on stage & screen

Photos courtesy Joan Marcus Drew Gehling (Bob Gaudio), Dominic Scaglione Jr. (Frankie Valli), Andy Karl (Tommy DeVito) and Matt Bogart (Nick Massi). Inset: Joseph Leo Bwarie as Frankie Valli.Inset bottom: Matt Bogart (Nick Massi), Dominic Scaglione Jr. (Frankie Valli), Drew Gehling (Bob Gaudio) and Andy Karl (Tommy DeVito).

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NEW YORK CITY – For nearly nine years, “Jersey Boys” has been a staple on the big stage in New York City. And its incredible run, which includes a Tony Award for “Best Musical” in 2006, continues to this day as the 13th-longest-running show in Broadway history. And it’s now a major motion picture, partly shot in Kearny. “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli, who grew up in nearby Newark and who also lived in Belleville, and The Four Seasons — and their unprecedented rise from ordinary, struggling Jersey guys to being acclaimed as among the most noted singers in American history. It brings the audience from those early days in Newark

all the way to their eventual selection to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Audiences learn they took their name “The Four Seasons” as a representation of the four seasons of the year, as each member takes on a season — and tells stories of what went on during those seasons. While all of this happens, audiences learn that despite their huge success — it wasn’t easy for the guys to get out of the poverty they knew so well — and it wasn’t easy to escape the influence of the mob, which had a strong hold on Italian-Americans in New Jersey at that time. Yet what separates this musical from so many others on Broadway is the sheer reality that everything in it is based on real events. Nothing is contrived. And it’s all riveting.

On the show’s website, three major critics who took in the performance had nothing but praise for it, including Clive Barnes, of The New York Post. “It’s terrific!” Barnes wrote. “The cast is plain wonderful. The book is as tight and absorbing as an Arthur Miller play. ‘Jersey Boys’ is a show dynamically alive in music while, as a drama, it catches the very texture, almost the actual smell, of its time.” Pat Collins, who used to review shows for Channel 9, WWOR, says no matter who you are or what age you happen to be, a night at “Jersey Boys” will result in enjoyment. “Oh what a night you’ll have,” Collins said of the show. “A phenomenal hit, with more show-stopping hit songs than any new show on

Broadway. It’s impossible not to love ‘Jersey Boys’ and this amazing cast. A spectacular, behind-the-scenes tell-all pop musical.” If you’re a fan of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, you’ll love getting to hear songs such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “December 1963 (Oh What a Night)” and countless others. But perhaps most important to note is shows are only planned through Jan. 4, 2015 — but that certainly doesn’t mean the show is coming to an end. But it might be a good idea to head over to the Big Apple to see it soon. The show is playing at the August Wilson Theatre at 245 W. 52nd St., between Broadway and Eighth Ave., and runs 2 hours and 30 minutes with a

15-minute intermission. Tickets are priced from $47 and $162 and vary depending on the date and time of the show and can be purchased online at www.telecharge. com. There are shows every day of the week except Mondays, with matinees only on Sundays, and two performances (one matinee and one in the evening) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And so the bottom line is if you want some great ‘60s music and a great night out, all for an affordable price, you’ll want to get to New York City to see “Jersey Boys” on the stage. But don’t forget, also, there’s a “Jersey Boys” movie version that you can now see on the big screen. The movie opened June 20 and is directed and produced by Clint Eastwood.

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sioner has the latitude to review their request even salary cap “for superintendent without legislation to waive and acting superintendent.” the existing statewide salary Two Atlantic County cap keyed to size of school lawmakers introduced a bill districts. in the Assembly on June 21 Meanwhile, Harrison’s curto permit the Commissioner, rent Assistant Superintendent upon written application by a Frederick Confessore – whose board of education, to waive contract was renewed for a superintendent’s maximum one year with a 2% increase salary restriction under cerat $223,252 – is now the acting tain circumstances, but the chief school administrator. bill has languished in commit- Confessore, a 40-year educatee since then. tor, has submitted a letter of Still, board officials remain intent to retire “by the end of confident that the Commisthis year or shortly thereafDORAN from

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n April 2012, The Observer featured an article about Dr. Maria Domingues, a young and energetic optometrist beginning her practice at Lyndhurst, her second office. Nearly two years later, the ever-jovial and kind-hearted Domingues continues to expand her business while still maintaining her attentiveness towards each individual patient. “I want to be able to still offer that one-to-one service (to my patients) and have the ability to talk with them on a personal level,” Domingues said. While Domingues is passionate about her career, her path to optometry was not conventional. Domingues started her career at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) where she got a degree in engineering, but soon realized that she’d developed another career focus. “I had a friend that suggested that I would be good with patients,” Domingues explained. “I was looking for different graduate programs and optometry just caught my eye.” Domingues took her newfound love to Ft. Lauderdale Fla., where she graduated with her doctor of optometry degree from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in 2009. Over the past two years, Domingues opened up her

newest office in Fort Lee, while bringing in her younger sister, Carla Domingues, to help maintain her practice’s family feel. Carla Domingues, also a former Kearny resident, attended Queen of Peace before graduating cum laude from Seton Hall in 2009. Carla Domingues recently completed her doctorate of optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2013. “I want this to be a family business,” Domingues said of Pink Vision Associates. “I’m taking this one day at a time. I don’t want to expand to the point where I can’t (make this a family business) anymore.” Domingues credits her successful business to word of mouth and good patient referrals, both of which stem from her caring personality. “You have to be fair and honest,” Domingues explained. “If I see something, I try to explain to the patient why I perform other tests, or why they need glasses. I strive for good education and lots of availability.” However, the road to success hasn’t always been easy for the former Kearny native. One of the biggest problems for the young doctor is the perception that her lack of professional experience hinders her ability. With her doctorate of optometry and knowledge of the latest technology, the 32-yearold Domingues says not to judge a book by its cover.

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“Its always an adjustment period,” Domingues says. “Obviously older doctors have the experience, but we still have the newer technology, we’ve learned about the newest studies. We’re able to apply the newest and latest information.” With her new office in Fort Lee, as well as current ones in Lyndhurst and Irvington, Domingues believes that one of the advantages to Pink Vision Associates is their flexible availability. “We can see patients of all ages and backgrounds,” said Domingues, who is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

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“I’m elated to return to the Queen of Peace family and along with a dedicated staff, I will strive to continue the legacy of success established at Queen of Peace,” she said Naughton replaces former principal Terri Suchocki, who retired in June after an 18-year tenure at the school. For more information about Queen of Peace Elementary School, visit www.queenofpeaceschool.net or call 201998-8227.

Project Graduation raffle winner Steve Montinino (c.) was the winner of $9,100 in Kearny’s annual Project Graduation 50/50 drawing, held June 20 following Kearny High School commencement. The check was presented by Steve Dyl, PG chairperson, and Sandy Hyde, PG fundraising director. On graduation night, more than 320 students were taken by bus to an undisclosed location for an alcohol-free, drugfree celebration. The graduates were treated to various activities and plenty of food and refreshments. The Project Graduation committee gives a special thanks to Kearny Applebee’s for catering the event. It also thanks all members of the community for their support.

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Owen is improving By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent Owen Hogan, the boy with the serious illness whom many Kearny supporters have rallied round with fundraisers for medical and other expenses, has received a desperately needed operation. And, so far, so good, said Owen’s dad, Tim Hogan, a New York City firefighter, whose wife, Kathleen, is from Kearny. Owen, who celebrated his third birthday on May 27, had a peripheral stem cell transplant on Jan. 14. Before that, he had undergone months of immunosuppressive therapy for the treatment of his ailment, diagnosed in May 2013 as severe aplastic anemia. Tim Hogan said the identity of the male donor – found through the National Bone Marrow Registry – is being kept confidential at this time. “The primary treatment for Owen – trying to get his body to reproduce healthy blood cells – had failed so the transplant was his only chance for survival,” his dad said. The operation, which was performed by doctors at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, involved an infusion of stem cells collected from the donor. The procedure took somewhere close to two hours, Hogan said. “Owen needs one more transfusion to complete the process,” Tim said. Doctors have been encouraged so far by the results, Hogan said. “[Owen’s] numbers (blood platelets, hemoglobin, white blood cells) have been going up, which is a good sign,” he said, “but he also had two viral infections after the transplant – CMV (cytomegalovirus) and Epstein-Barr.” But, since then, Hogan said, the Epstein-Barr

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has gone away and the CMW is “very low” and “the doctors have got Owen on medications so it looks pretty good.” “The doctors say the first 100 days after the transplant are the most critical period and with the exception of those two viruses, we haven’t had any major complications,” Tim said. And, Hogan added, “If we hit a year [with no big problems], the prognosis is [Owen] goes on to have a normal life.” It’s been a grueling ordeal for the entire family, including Owen’s healthy, younger brother, Ethan. “My wife and I were in the hospital 145 days with Owen,” Hogan said. During that time, he’s had more than 40 blood platelet procedures and about 20 blood transfusions.” At the boy’s low point, “He was literally catching a cold away from dying,” Hogan said. Now, however, all signs point to a bright future for Owen, he said. Hogan said that he and Kathleen will be forever grateful for the love shared by the Kearny community. “Kearny has been unbelievable with their support and love,” he said. “It’s been a huge help in tough times.” At a benefit held at the former Kearny Boystown facility in May, relatives, friends and well-wishers raised a total of about $30,000 for the beleaguered Hogan family, according to Kearny’s Bill Burns, Kathleen’s dad. “The Kearny Fire Department alone took

three tables,” Burns said. “We raffled off a football signed by [N.Y. Giants quarterback] Eli Manning, there were hockey pucks autographed by Devils and Rangers players, autographed basketballs from the Nets.” Burns said his daughter and son-in-law were on edge for months, uncertain what the future held for Owen. “They’ve been through a lot of pressure, dealing with this day after day,” Burns said. “Because of all the time they were spending with Owen at the hospital, they had to rent a house nearby and a retired New York fireman helped move them in.” “It’s been a lot of hell for the family. But now Owen’s doing very good,” Burns said. For many months, because of his fragile condition and hypersensitivity to germs, Owen was almost like a “bubble boy,” but since his favorable response to the transplant, doctors have gradually relaxed those restrictions, even allowing Owen to travel. “He was here [in Kearny] for dinner with us [one night last week],” Burns said. Given his dad’s occupation, it’s no surprise that among his favorite things, Owen “loves playing with toy fire trucks – all kinds of trucks,” Burns said. “He also likes music, especially the song, ‘Hotel California.’ Pancakes is one of his favorite foods. And he likes ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ TV show.”

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Belleville

As part of its Eight Great Live Monday Nights summer family series, co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Belleville Public Library and Information Centers, 221 Washington Ave., presents the Hocus Pocus magic show with Joe Fischer on July 21 and a variety show featuring juggling, magic, puppets and more with Tom Burnium on July 28. Both events start at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 973-450-3434.

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The Town of Harrison sponsors a blood drive Wednesday, July 23, 2 to 6 p.m., at the Harrison Recreation Center, 401 Warren St., in the gymnasium. All donors who register to donate July 21-27 will be entered to win one of 10 $25 ShopRite gift cards. Winners will be announced July 29. Donors must weigh at least 120 pounds, know their SoBloomfield cial Security number, bring Bloomfield Public Lia photo or signed ID, eat brary’s Book Club, meets Monday, Aug. 4, at 90 Broad a meal and drink plenty of water prior to donation. St., 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., to disHarrison is joining with cuss “Assassination Vacathousands of communities tion” by Sarah Vowell. In across the country in the the book, the historian and NPR commentator describes 31st annual National Night Out crime and drug prevenplaces associated with the tion week on Tuesday, Aug. violent deaths of American 5. The program is sponsored presidents as well as those by the National Association connected to the luckless of Town Watch and, locally, losers who tried and sometimes failed to kill them. For is co-sponsored by the Harmore information or for help rison Police Department and Harrison/East Newark Elks. in locating a copy of the From 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. book club selection, call the 5, residents are asked to lock reference desk at 973-566their doors, turn out outside 6200, ext 502. lights and spend the evening The New Jersey Auduoutside with neighbors and bon Society sponsors a free birding hike in Essex County police. Representatives of the Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/ Montclair, Thursday, July 24, Harrison Police Department and Harrison/East Newark at 8:30 a.m. Tour the Rose Garden and Elks will be at Roosevelt search for late summer birds Park, in front of the Harand perhaps hummingbirds. rison Public Library, along Harrison Ave., during those Meet in the parking lot at hours to meet residents and the top of the soccer/footshare strategies about stopball grandstands near the ping crime and educating entrance on Bellevue Ave. folks about drugs. Call 908-766-5787 or e-mail There will also be games kelly.wenzel@njaudubon.org and giveaways for children, to register. along with music and food. The Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series Lyndhurst presents “Shadows of the The Children’s Room at ‘60s” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Lyndhurst Public Library, July 25, at Brookdale Park. The tribute production show 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts these events: features music of the Four • Crazy scientist Brian Tops, the Temptations and Richards will introduce

amazing experiments on Wednesday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. The program is recommended for children ages 3 and up. • Children in pre-k to grade 8 discover more about making bubbles and get to stand inside one of their own Monday, July 28, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for both events. Call the library at 201-804-2478 to register. The library will be closed July 14-19 for a woodwork restoration project. No items will be due during this period, and book/ video drop items will be collected periodically. The library will re-open Monday, July 21. Call Director Donna Romeo with any questions or concerns at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, email her at romeo@ lyndhurst.bccls.org. The New Jersey Meadowlands commission announces the following programs: • Seniors can experience close encounters with birds of prey Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. Admission is free. Seniors are invited to bring their grandchildren to see six live raptors, including falcons, and learn more about these awesome creatures of the northeast with Bill Streeter, director of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. Registration is recommended and appreciated. For more information, call 201-777-2431. • To celebrate National Moth Week, experts will talk about moths Monday, July 21, 8:30 to 11 p.m. in DeKorte Park. Then participants can check out the experts’ industrial-strength mercury vapor lamps and white sheets to identify and admire the various species. This family-friendly event is cosponsored by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Bergen County Audubon

Society. Check meadowblog. net for last-minute weather updates. To R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of the BCAS or call 201-230-4983. Rain date: Tuesday, July 23. Admission is free.  • Seniors can learn how to successfully cultivate fresh kitchen herbs in containers Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. at the NJMC Science Center, 3 DeKorte Park Plaza. Participants will take home the herbs they plant. Attendance is limited to 40. Advance registration is required. Call 201-777-2431 to register. Cost is $5 per person for supplies.   • Seniors are invited to join naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen for a free presentation on Dead Horse Bay, a small body of water off Brooklyn, Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. Around the turn of the 20th century, the bay’s marsh began to be used as a landfill. The trash heap cap burst in the 1950s and thousands of bottles - broken and intact - and scores of pieces of metal and plastic can be found on the shoreline today. They are often collected for use in works of art.  Registration is recommended and appreciated. Call 201-777-2431 or 201-460-8300.

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North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, screens the 78-minute documentary “Men at Lunch” Friday, July 18, at 11 a.m. In the film, director Seán Ó Cualáin tells the story of “Lunch atop a Skyscraper,” the iconic photograph taken during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

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Nutley Health Department sponsors “Yoga in the Park,” a free yoga class led by certified yoga instructor

Angela M. Guerriero, open to township residents, every Friday at 7 a.m. through Aug. 22 on the basketball court in Yanticaw Park, directly behind Nutley High School. Participants are asked to bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 973284-4976. The cbp:LLC theater troupe hosts a Gender Swap Concert Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. in the Philhower Chapel of Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Pl. Males sing female-associated songs and visa versa. Don’t miss this quirky take on some Broadway favorites and popularsongs. Admission is $10 and proceeds will support the troupe’s summer production of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.” Join Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, for a Mini Science Fair for ages 5 and older, Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. Librarians and volunteers will judge and winners will be announced that day. Projects must be easy to move and display. Registration is required for the following programs. Call the library at 973-667-0405 to register. • Tech Workshop: “Coding for Kids,” open to grades 3 to 6, is set for Wednesday, July 23, at 2:30 p.m. • Essex County Environmental Workshop: “River Riffles” offers children ages 7 to 10 a close look at the teeny tiny river creatures that like fizzy bubbly water spots and an opportunity to take home a riffle-lovinginsect, Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m. This program is for library patrons only. • Science Workshop: “Bubble Science,” recommended for ages 5 to 8, is set for Thursday, July 24, at 2:30 p.m. This is open only to library patrons.

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Baseball reigns supreme at Kearny Kards Kamp Sure, Kearny is known as “Soccertown, USA.” And, of course, the World Cup soccer tournament was coming to a close last week. But for 75 local youngsters, baseball was the primary sport, as they took part of the week-long Kearny Kards Kamp at Franklin School Field. Headed by Kearny High School head coach Frank Bifulco and assisted by a host of talented baseball instructors, the Kards Kamp gave youngsters a lot of instruction while having a lot of fun at the same time. “It really is fun,” Bifulco said. “To see a lot of young local kids being this interested in baseball is tremendous. It’s not stressful. We don’t have to worry about winning or losing. It’s just teaching.” Bifulco had a great staff at the Kamp, including his current assistant Doug Gogal, as well as former head coach Jim Sickinger (for whom Bifulco played), former assistant Jason Cavalla and current Harrison head coach Jairo Mendez (a former Kearny High teammate of Bifulco). “They’re all guys who know the game and have been part of the Kearny program,” Bifulco said.

“I think we’re trying to maintain pride in what we do. They’re part of the Kearny family.” Bifulco said that the first two days of the Kamp, the campers were inundated with baseball. “I think they were in a state of shock, because we put them through so many drills,” Bifulco said. “We put them through three hours of work. But you see the younger guys really working hard. They were into it. They wanted to learn. You could see that they wanted to get better. If they’re asking questions, that means they want to learn.” Jake Landy is a 10-year-old second baseman. “I learned how to make the turn on a double play at second base better,” Landy said. “I learned things to help me with my hitting. I learned how to properly field a ground ball in the outfield. It was good to learn all those things. I did have a lot of fun. Baseball is my favorite sport. I’m going to take what I learned and use them with every team I play for.” This was the second year that Landy attended Kards Kamp and he see VIEW page

NA’s Cordeiro named Observer Male Athlete of Year

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North Arlington graduate Danny Cordeiro (c.) receives the 2013-2014 Observer Male Athlete of the Year from Observer general manager Robert Pezzolla. From l. are Maria Barrios, Cordeiro’s aunt; Domingos Cordeiro, his grandfather; Nelson Resende, his grandfather; Sophia Cordeiro, his sister; Carlos Cordeiro, his father; Pezzolla, Cordeiro, indoor track coach John Zukatus, outdoor track coach Joe Cioffi, soccer coach Jesse Dembowski; vice principal Dennis Kenny and athletic director Dave Hutchinson.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

anny Cordeiro never thinks like he’s doing anything special when it comes to playing sports. The recent North Arlington High School graduate simply went about his business and kept himself busy as an athlete. “I try not to think too much about it,” Cordeiro said. “It never crossed my mind what I was doing.” However, what Cordeiro was doing was carving his place permanently in the history of North Arlington High School athletics. If he’s not the best all-around athlete in the school’s history, Cordeiro is very close. For sure, he had

a historic career of firsts that will never be duplicated. Cordeiro was a superstar soccer player for the Vikings for four seasons, culminating in an All-State performance as a senior. He scored 30 goals and added 19 assists during his senior campaign, earning a scholarship to New Jersey Institute of Technology in the process. But Cordeiro was also a phenomenal performer in track and field. During the indoor track season, Cordeiro won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I championship in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter run and added the overall Group I championship in the 800, becoming the school’s first overall state

champion in track and field. Remarkably, it was the first official year of the North Arlington indoor track program. In the 800-meter run, Cordeiro finished seventh overall at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions. During the outdoor track season in the spring, it was more of the same for Cordeiro. He won both the 800 and 1,600-meter runs at the state sectionals, as well as capturing a gold medal in the triple jump. Cordeiro also finished fourth in the long jump, capping off one of the best all-around individual performances at a state sectional meet. Cordeiro then won the oversee ATHLETE next page

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ATHLETE from all state championship again in the 800-meter run, running a blistering 1:55.36 to win his second overall Group I state championship by almost a full second. Cordeiro capped his extraordinary career with a seventh place finish at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, crossing the finish line in 1:53.37. “I still prefer people talking to me about soccer,” Cordeiro said before competing in the Meet of Champions in June. I am glad that people are talking to me about both sports, but I’m still a soccer player. I think on paper, it looks like I’m better in track. I didn’t run track before high school. I didn’t even think about it. It just started off as something I did to stay in shape for soccer. Over the years, it’s become a separate thing.” Cordeiro recently was named as The Observer Male Athlete of the Year for the 2013-2014 scholastic sports season. He received his award

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from Observer general manager Robert Pezzolla with his coaches, school administrators and his family present. Incredibly, Cordeiro becomes the fifth North Arlington athlete to receive the year-end honor since 2008. Michael Gross was the first NA product to gain the honor in 2008, followed by Peter Santos (2010), Tyler Krychkowski (2012) and A.J. Nocciolo (2013). It means that North Arlington has produced the last three Observer Male Athletes of the Year. That’s pretty impressive. Like Santos and Krychkowski before him, Cordeiro gained his first accolades on the soccer field. “I started playing when I was four years old,” Cordeiro said. “I grew up around the sport. My father (Carlos) played soccer and introduced me to it. For the most part, soccer came easy to me. I started playing on travel teams with kids much older than me. I was always one of the better

players when I was younger.” Cordeiro did earn berths on the famed Kearny Thistle travel team and was selected to play for the historic Pasco 18-and-under club team out of Passaic County Tech in Wayne. Cordeiro was almost like a carte blanche performer last fall playing with the Vikings. “I wouldn’t say I was a true center midfielder this year,” Cordeiro said. “Coach (Jesse Dembowski) gave me a lot of freedom to put me in more of a scoring role. I was always more of a playmaker before, but Coach gave me the chance to move around a little and do what’s best for the team. I tried to move up and score more.” In one week, Cordeiro had six goals in one game against rival St. Mary’s of Rutherford and four in a game against neighboring Lyndhurst. “We’ve had some great kids over the years, but Danny was the best,” Dembowski said. “He was the true captain.

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THE OBSERVER MALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 2002-2003-Hugh MacDonald, Kearny 2003-2004-Steve Armstrong, Nutley 2004-2005-Brian Kapp, Lyndhurst 2005-2006-Andrew Amadeo, Kearny 2006-2007-Lou Ritacco, Nutley 2007-2008-Michael Gross, North Arlington 2008-2009-Jose Camano, Harrison 2009-2010-Peter Santos, North Arlington 2010-2011-Patrick Rono, Lyndhurst 2011-2012-Tyler Krychkowski, North Arlington 2012-2013-A.J. Nocciolo, North Arlington 2013-2014-Danny Cordeiro, North Arlington When he came onto the field, he was ready to play. There was all or nothing with Danny. He was there to win. He was phenomenal.” Cordeiro ended his career with 55 goals. “I’ll remember his personality more than anything,” Dembowski said. “He was dedicated all year to all of his sports. It’s a little shocking that we’ve had so many (Athletes of the Year).” Cordeiro said that track and field came to him by accident. “I really had no idea what track was all about,” Cordeiro said. “Someone suggested it to me and I just sort of developed. I love to compete in general and track is very individualized. It’s a one-onone competition. It’s awesome to compete in any sport, but I loved track. When I first started, I would get nervous and throw up after the race, but then I got used to it.” Cordeiro knew he was a good soccer player. The track success caught him by surprise. “I never would have imagined all that could happen,”

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Cordeiro said. “It was our first year of indoor track and then we carried that into the outdoor season. I couldn’t have asked for more.” Indoor track head coach John Zukatus loved Cordeiro’s intensity. “His drive was tremendous,” Zukatus said. “He always wanted to make himself better and better. He’s going to be remembered here for a very long time. He set the bar very high. I wasn’t too shocked that he was able to do what he did. I knew he had it in him. But it’s pretty impressive to win Group I. I think he’s going to go pretty far in life.” Outdoor track coach Joe Cioffi said that Cordeiro was all about hard work. “Nothing he does surprises me,” Cioffi said. “He’s a determined kid. He proved he could accomplish all of his goals. His name is going to be associated with North Arlington track for a long time. His name is going to be brought up any time a North Arlington track athlete does anything.”

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VIEW from insists he will be back. Bifulco was pleased that two former campers, Connor McClelland and Tyler Whaley, are now playing for him at Kearny High and were counselors at the Kards Kamp last week. “They can now talk to the other kids and tell them what it’s all about,” Bifulco said. “It becomes full circle.” William Chesney is a 9-year-old first baseman and outfielder. “I learned how to hit the ball better and run the bases better,” Chesney said. “It really was a lot of fun.” Chesney said that his favorite part of Kamp had nothing to do with baseball. “I loved the slip and slide,” Chesney said. For a little amusement, Bifulco set up a slip and slide for the kids to have fun, but also made sure that kids learned the proper way to slide into bases in the process. “I’m glad I came,” Chesney said. “It made me want to play baseball more.” The camp wasn’t just for boys, as 7-year-old Emma Carson proved. Emma is a

baseball player right now. She’s not ready to make the transformation into softball, so she will continue to play baseball with and against the boys. “It doesn’t bother me at all,” Carson said when asked about being one of the only girls. “I kind of like it that way. I came here to learn.” Carson said that she plays catcher and the outfield. “I learned how to pitch the proper way,” Carson said. “I learned how to run the bases. I learned how to hit the ball. It definitely makes me want to play baseball more.” Logan DaSilva is a 10-yearold pitcher and shortstop. “I learned how to slide the proper way and learned how to hit better,” DaSilva said. “It also helped with my pitching, like making the proper windup. On a scale of 1 to 10, I think this was a 10. It encourages me to play more.” Travis Witt is 13 and one of the most promising performers at the camp. “I’ve been coming to the camp for three years,” said Witt, whose older brother, T.J., was the starting catcher at Kearny High last year. “I want to become a better shortstop,

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The 70 or so kids and their instructors at the Kearny Kards Kamp for aspiring baseball players last week at Franklin School Field.

so I learned the proper way to catch a groundball. Baseball is my favorite sport and I think this will help me become a better player and maybe even better than my brother.” Bifulco loves the promise that the campers showed. “They all have the poten-

tial talent to play at Kearny High School,” Bifulco said. “They want to play baseball and that’s nice. They look good. There are seven kids here who will go to Kearny in the fall, so there’s definitely a barometer of the future. The 10-to-12-year-old kids have

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Nutley East Little League won the New Jersey District 8 12-year-old Little League All-Star championship for a second straight year. Front row, from l., are Matthew Cugliari, Giacomo Antonicello, Louis Greiss, Andrew Chaparro, Cameron Schilp and Ryan O’Connor. Middle row, from l., are Christopher Kruse, Kevin Hogan, Tyler Genitempo, Matthew Connor, Connor Genitempo, Aryaman Babber. Back row, from l., are coaches Augie Maschi, Tiny Latino, Joe Dispoto, and Wayne Umbach.

“I told him that I’d dye my hair pink.” Sunday night, as Latino took his championship team to a local hamburger joint, he dyed his hair pink. “It was a very nice night,” Latino said. Latino said that he’s having a blast coaching these champions, who defeated crosstown rival Nutley American, 9-8, last Friday night for the second straight district crown. “I’ve been coaching for 38 years and I’ve never had so much fun with one team,” Latino said. “They’re a complete team. There’s not one individual star. They also never get down. When things get tough, they just keep playing. They’re a pleasure to coach. My assistant coaches (Wayne Umbach, Joe Dispoto and Augie Maschi) make it a pleasure as well. The parents are wonderful. We’re all having a great time.” Nutley East, which advanced all the way to the state tournament last year before falling in the semifinals, rolled through

the District 8 tourney, winning all four games, including two against Nutley American. “I was very impressed with Nutley American,” Latino said. “They really hit the ball hard. Livingston is always a tough team. It was a very deep district. It wasn’t easy to win.” According to Nutley East Little League president Jerry Schilp, this current champion has been together for quite some time. They won the District 8 title as 10-year-old AllStars two years ago and were part of a travel team since they were all 8 years old. “It’s also a little ironic that the entire team all goes to the same school (Yantacaw School),” Schilp said. “They’ve been together for a long time and they’ve played together for a long time. It definitely helps when they’ve played together for so long.” One of the team’s key players is Schilp’s son Cameron, who is a pitcher and versatile infielder. In fact, the majority of the continued next page

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team can all play a host of positions. That definitely helps when making position changes during the course of a Little League game, where every player on the 12-man roster has to play at least two innings. Right-hander Matt Connor has been the mainstay of the pitching staff. Connor was the winning pitcher in three of the four games that Nutley East won in the district tourney. “He’s just a sneaky pitcher,” Schilp said. “He doesn’t look like he’s throwing super fast and he has a bit of an offspeed pitch that keeps the batters off stride.” Andrew Chapparo is an-

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Cioffi said that one aspect of Cordeiro will stick out. “I’m going to remember his determination,” Cioffi said. “He told me before the indoor track season that he wanted to win Group I. Well, he won Group I, both indoor and outdoor. Every single heat he ran in this year, he won. To do that twice, both

other member of the Nutley East pitching staff. Chapparo saw action in all four games in relief and won the first game of the tourney against North Newark. “He’s mainly a fastball pitcher who throws strikes,” Schilp said. “He has a good defense behind him.” Righty Giacomo Antonicello, who goes by the nickname “Mo,” is another pitcher who started the game that Nutley East won against Livingston. Cameron Schilp and Connor Genitempo are the team’s other pitchers. Ryan O’Connor is the team’s catcher. No one dares to run on O’Connor’s arm. “Nothing gets past him,” indoor and outdoor, is a remarkable accomplishment. He’s one of the guys who helped put North Arlington track on the map. He took us where we wanted to go. I’m amazed by what he’s done for the last four years, considering he never ran before.” Cordeiro was asked what it was like to win top honors as the local Athlete of the Year.

Schilp said. “He’s a very good defensive catcher.” Connor Genitempo and Kevin Hogan share first base duties. Hogan was the big star in the championship game, getting four hits, including two doubles and a home run, with six RBI. Hogan also hit a homer earlier in the tourney. Cameron Schilp and Matt Cugliari are the second basemen, with Chapparo and Antonicello sharing shortstop, depending on who is on the mound. Hogan, Antonicello and Schilp are all third basemen. “Versatility helps,” the elder Schilp said. “We’re able to put kids in different positions.”

Louis Greiss is the left fielder. “He’s the little lefty dynamo,” Schilp said. “He slashes and gets hits.” Schilp said that the bottom three members of the batting order had eight hits in the title game. “Some days, they carry us,” Schilp said. Chris Kruse is the centerfielder. Kruse hit a two-run homer in the win over North Newark. Tyler Genitempo, Connor’s twin brother, handles right field duties, along with Aryaman Babber. The Nutley East All-Stars were slated to face South Hackensack/Little Ferry in

“It’s definitely humbling,” Cordeiro said. “I have to thank my coaches for helping me along. It’s all humbling.” Cordeiro will now head to the New Jersey Institute of Technology to play soccer. “I may try to run track, considering how well I do with my grades,” Cordeiro said. “Soccer is what brought me to what I wanted to do,

getting a college scholarship. I definitely don’t want to do too much right away. I’ll try to run indoor track in college.” Cordeiro credited his parents (Carlos and Maria) for his athletic and academic success. “They definitely stressed the importance of school and getting good grades,” Cordeiro said. “They said that if

the opening round of the Section 2 tournament, hosted by Belleville Little League. The tourney in Belleville, a double-elimination event, will be played through the weekend. It would be good if the local team could continue to play as long as possible. “I’ve inherited a very good team,” Latino said. “They’re tremendous. The team was very well prepared. These kids were set up from a very young age.” There hasn’t been any promise of a hair color change for a Section 2 title – just yet. But there is a hope for a return trip to the state championships that begin next week in Bayville. I got good grades, I could go wherever I wanted. I just had to put my head to it and do it.” Much like Cordeiro said in soccer and track and field. His determination carried him a long way, bringing him to a pedestal of greatness that no other North Arlington athlete had ever reached – and may never reach again.

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Yes, there it is. Eagan’s. Long a landmark at the northeast corner of Schuyler Ave. and the Belleville Pike. While just over the border in North Arlington, the restaurant/watering hole was the home-away-home for many a Kearnyite. And Harrisonian. And whatever you call people from Lyndhurst. This particular photo is labeled as being from the 1940s, although the car in front looks at least a decade older. In any case, Eagan’s later greatly expanded and for decades ﬂourished. Then it disappeared, to be replaced with a CVS, which doesn’t serve french fries. If anyone can tell us when Eagan’s closed, we would appreciate it. We were not living in N.J. when it vanished and, believe it or not, no one has been able to provide a date. A favorite source of accurate info on such matters is kearnyalumni.com, and we found an Eagan’s post from Joan Csedrik (Dvoranchik) dated April 2002 which reads: “My youth is ofﬁcially gone. No more frenchies & gravy. No more onion rings. No more rice pudding. Oh my!” But all the responses are dated 2004. Did it take everyone else two years to answer? When did Eagan’s close? –Karen Zautyk

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JERSey boy from One of his problems with the film: “Everything was ‘F’ this and ‘MF’ that, and they never swore like that.” He also wishes Eastwood had incorporated a few more Belleville locations. Plus: “The movie says Tommy DeVito owed (mobster Gyp) DeCarlo almost $1 million. That’s not true.”

Fornarotto is also irked because “there are a lot of false stories that they (the Jersey boys) were criminals, and they weren’t.” Any trouble they might have gotten into “was juvenile stuff. That’s all it was.” Fornarotto still sees Valli on occasion, usually in Vegas or Atlantic City, and in ‘87 he even got an endorsement (of sorts) when he ran for public

office. Among his memorabilia is an envelope bearing the message: “To all my friends in Belleville: Please support Joseph Fornarotto for commissioner. He is a dedicated and sincere man.” Below that is Frankie Valli’s signature. However. Fornarotto confessed that he had given Valli a blank envelope folded in

half and wrote the endorsement himself afterwards. All’s fair in love and politics, right? In any case, Valli did later actually support him. And he won, serving one term before the town switched from a commission to a mayor/council form of governemnt. In 2009, the singer returned to town to be honored as Man of the Year by the Belleville Italian-American Assoc. The

dinner at Nanina’s in The Park attracted 570 people. “It was the biggest event ever at Nanina’s,” Fornarotto said. “They even had tables set up in the vestibule.” Valli could return again in the near future. Fornarotto said there are plans to change the name of Watchung Ave. in Belleville to Frankie Valli Drive. We shall keep you posted.

Madeira rejoins Century 21 Semiao & Associates Century 21 Semiao & Associates announces that one of their long time affiliates, Emily Madeira, has returned as a full-time agent at the company’s Lyndhurst branch. She has lived for over 30 years in the Hudson, Essex and Bergen County areas. “Emily has helped many families fulfill their dreams and it’s great to have her

back at our company full time,” stated Fernando G. Semiao, the company’s broker. Madeira said: “I am excited to be back in real estate with the company that I did exceptionally well for many years. I have been licensed since 1995, having helped numerous homebuyers and sellers reach their goals. Real

estate is one of the most exciting investments one can make. It would be my pleasure to bring to you my professional, ethical, and experienced approach to meet all your real estate needs. To me, one of my biggest joys is when a seller or buyer says thank you for all you have done for our family. That is why I provide quality servicEmily Madeira

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Cute little dachshund needs a home Once 8-year-old Jeremy (ID#10112), a small, dachshund, gets past his shyness, he is an incredible love bug. If you have room in your heart for this adorable tiny tot, you may visit him at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 100 United Lane, Teterboro. Jeremy was given to the shelter because he didn’t seem to be getting along with the other animals in the home. Seems like this cute little dachshund wants all the attention for himself. According to shelter volunteers, Jeremy is very easy to walk. If given a second chance, Jeremy will blossom and transform into a more confident and happy companion. The shelter suggests that new owners should give him time to acclimate to his new home. Walks, hand feeding, engaging him in play, etc., are all great ways to help in the bonding process. Once he’s

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Frances Chiariello Frances Chiariello (nee DelGuerrcio) died peacefully at home on July 6. She was 87. Born in Kearny, she moved to Nutley 25 years ago. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Church, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Wife of the late Joseph, Frances is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Kaminski, her sister Mary Rose and her husband Jim, her granddaughters Kari Hamburger and Kristi Delacruz and her husband Charlie and her great-grandchildren Ella, Jacob, Sidney, Lea and Jason. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Weber and her husband Elmer.

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fully at home on July 5. He was 89. Born in Newark, he lived in North Arlington since 1951. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins. com. Joe was a World War II Navy veteran and was a truck driver for Anheuser-Busch in Newark. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the North Arlington Bowling League. Husband of Eleanore (nee Lachance), he was the father of Arthur, Garry, Raymond and Thomas Klein and Joanne Moorhead, brother of Mary Malczynski and the late John Klein, Betty Ference and Tony Klein. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

(Barbara) Metcalf and William Metcalf; sister of Margaret Lower, John Laidlaw and the late Thomas Laidlaw. She is also survived by her grandchildren Cara, Katie-Rose, JR, Stacey, Kelly, Kyle, Rebecca, Alyson, Brittany and James and her great-grandchildren Trevor, Jesse and Brody. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, in Kearny.

Krzysztof Noga Krzysztof Noga, 60, of Kearny died on Saturday, July 12, at his home surrounded by his family. The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, July 16, at 9 a.m. A funeral Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Harrison at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Marie Del Colle Arlington. Visiting will be on Marie Del Colle passed Tuesday, July 15, from 5 to 9 away peacefully at home on p.m. July 3. She was 97. Born in JerJean L. Metcalf Born in Poland, a son of the sey City she moved to North Jean L. Metcalf (nee late Stefan and Jadwiga Noga, Arlington 30 years ago. Laidlaw) died peacefully on Krzysztof came to this counArrangements were by July 3 at home. She was 89. try in 1980. the Armitage and Wiggins Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., He was a foreman at GateFuneral Home 596 Belgrove she lived in North Arlington way Demolition Corp. in New Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass and Lyndhurst before moving York City and while employed was held at Queen of Peace to Hackettstown five years there, was a 9/11 responder. Church, followed by entombago. He was a fishing enthusiast. ment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Mr. Noga is survived by To leave online condolences, Armitage and Wiggins Funeral his beloved wife Maria (nee please visit www.armitagewig- Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kuczabo); his four cherished gins.com. Kearny. A funeral service was daughters Monika GlazeMarie was the wife of the held on Tuesday, July 8 at the wski and her husband Jarek, late Vincent Del Colle; mother funeral home. Private cremaAgnieszka Glazewski and her of Bernadette Sammartino tion followed. To leave online husband Leszek, Ewa Dorozala (the late Al), Adrienne Tator condolences, please visit and her husband Lukasz and (Dave), Vincent Del Colle and www.armitagewiggins.com. Magda Noga and her fiancé Doreen Terletzky. Also survivJean had been a para mutual Jorge Estrada; seven granding are seven grandchildren clerk at the Meadowlands children Mateusz, Sebastian, and 12 great-grandchildren. Sporting Arena for many Damian, Natalia, Weronika, In lieu of flowers, kindly years. Anthony and Claudia. consider a donation to AmeriShe is wife of the late James Krzysztof was a caring and can Heart Association. Metcalf; mother of Frank (the loving husband, father and late Karen) Augustine, John grandfather. Most importantly, Joseph E. Klein (Janice) Augustine, Harhe was a friend to all and will Joseph E. Klein died peaceriet (Larry) Raymond, James forever remain in the hearts

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of those who were fortunate enough to meet him. Donald A. Reiser Jr. Donald A. Reiser Jr., 65, died on July 10. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, on July 14. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. Reiser was born in Passaic and lived in Bloomfield and then Kearny before mov-

ing to Warren 35 years ago. Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He owned and operated Hudson Electric in Perrineville for many years and was a proud member of IBEW Local 164. Donald is survived by his wife Joanne (nee Kanetomo); two children Melissa Reiser Mosca and John P. Reiser; his siblings Donna Heal, Robert, William, Jon, Mark and David. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Luka, Cole and Jade Mosca and Cassidy, Kellen and Brennen Reiser. He was predeceased by his sister Linda Bonassi.

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E.NEWARK 112 Cross St., 2nd floor. 4 rooms, $850/month, separate utilities. No smoking. No pets. 1 month security. (973)485-9041

HARRISON 1BR, LV, Kitchen. Central air, walk to PATH, easy access to all major highways. No pets. No smoking. Pay own utilities. 1-1./2 months security. 1 BR Avl. Immediately. 973-481-2453.

HARRISON 4 Bedroom, 2 baths. Single family house. $2,000/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No smoking. 1 yr. lease required. Avl. Now. (973)610-5858

BELLEVILLE 16 Howard Place. off Washington Avenue. 3 rooms. 1 BR. $850/month HT/HW included. (973)801-5900

E.NEWARK 2 bedroom, kitchen, LR. No pets. No smoking. $1150/month. 1 month security. Available August 5th. (862)371-3582

BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, great location. Residential area. $875/month. HT/HW, gas, electric, Verizon Fios cable with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (201)200-0330. Also, Bloomfield 5 rooms 2 BRs, $1,100/month + utilities.

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HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184 HARRISON 1 BR apt., refrigerator, gas oven included. $850/month + 1 ½ months security. (973)570-3451 HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PAT2H. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. (973)388-8916

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HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974 HARRISON 1 BR APT with eat-in KT, 1BTH +Living room. Central HEAT. Very clean. Available Aug 1st. No pets. Com. washer/dryer on premises. Walking distance to train. (201)252-7272 HARRISON 3 bedroom train style apt. available August in small apt building. Heat included. Minutes to major transportation. No pets. $950/month. 11/2 months security required. (908)721-2405 HARRISON Quiet street. 1st floor, large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, EIK, LR, yard, washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, parking available. Walk to PATH. $1300/month + utilities. Available August 1st. (973)886-2050 (201)401-0731 HARRISON 1 room apt. 1 month security. No pets. Available now. (973)481-1799 HARRISON Brand new 2 BR apt. Master BR, w/full bath, secondary bedroom w/full bath, office/den, kitchen and dinette, LR. Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and ceiling fans are provided. W/D hook-up in laundry room. FREE cable TV with premium channels. HT/HW and C/A NOT included. Close to PATH/NJ Transit/I-95/280. $1650/month. (973)485-4105.

kearny 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 $925/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 Arlington Section 2nd Floor, Lg. LR, Formal DR, Mod. EIK & Bath. 2 bdrm’s. No pets. 1 month security. $1250/mo. + utilities. (732)859-9957

KEARNY 3 room apt., 1 BR, 3rd fl. Stove & Refrigerator. HT/HW supplied. Avl. July 15th. No pets. $875/month. 1-½ months security. Call 201-913-7295 201-970-2435.

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KEARNY Newly Renovated. 3rd floor, 2 BR. $1,100/month. 1 month security. Avail August 1st. (201)232-0565 Call after 4pm.

KEARNY 1 BR. 3rd fl. In Apt. building. Steps to Bus stop. Separate utilities. Available August 1st. (973)951-7385

KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 bedrooms. Supply own utilities. No pets. (551)580-5019 (201)998-3554

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms, 1 BR, 1st fl. Hardwood floors. EIK, No pets. $1,000/month + utilities. Freshly painted. 201-693-6542

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Kitchen, LR, Separate Utilities. $1,100/month. 1 month security. 1 year lease. No pets. (201)991-2854 (201)970-6853

KEARNY 1st floor, 6 room apt. $1200/month, 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. Available August 1st. (201)640-3681 (201)997-1118

N.ARLINGTON Immaculate 2 bedrooms, DR, LR, EIK. 2nd floor. No pets. $1200/month + utilities. Available July 1st. (201)747-4167

KEARNY 4 Family Home. Two apartments on 2nd floor. Totally newly renovated. All new Kitchen, Bath, LR, 2 BR, hardwood floor. Very safe, central & convenient location. 1 block from transportation. No pets. No smoking. $1,250/month. Heat included. Call (973)419-0808 or (848)228-1855 KEARNY Studio f/rent. Utilities, DirecTV & Internet included. 1 month security. No pets. Available July15th or August 1st. (201)230-9134 (973)698-5152 KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts. Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $950$1150 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-998-8226. Between the hours 6am-4pm. MondayFriday for Appt. KEARNY Newly Renovated. 1st fl. 2 BR, $1,200/month, Utilities included. 1 ½ month’s security. 1 Car Parking. Available August 1st. (201)407-0773

KEARNY 3rd floor, 4 rooms, 1-½ months security. No pets. Available August 1st. (201)997-5032 KEARNY 1 BR apt. 1st fl. nice area. $925/month + Utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Immediately. (201)214-4915

KEARNY 526 Schuyler Ave. LR/DR, 2 bedrooms, EIK. Great view. $1350 w/parking, $1200 w/o parking. (973)634-8395

KEARNY 2 BR, 2nd fl. 2 family house. $1220/month separate utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No pets or smoking. Avl. August 1st. (201)955-2463 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 2,000sq.ft. Modern 3 bedroom, central air, hardwood floors, laundry hookup, attic storage. No pets. $1600/month. (201)997-1514 KEARNY 280 Wilson Avenue. 2 bedroom apartment. No pets. For more information please call (201) 246-0683

KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,300/month. HT/HW Supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. July 15th. (201)991-5968 KEARNY Freshly painted, 3 bedrooms, EIK, DR, LR, bathroom. No pets. No smoking. No utilities included. $1300/month + 1-1/2 months security deposit. (201)926-9511 KEARNY 2 family, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, LV and DR. $1,200/mo. + utilities. Require 1½ security. No pets allowed. Available August 1st . Call 908-370-4444 for appointment. KEARNY 4 beautiful rooms apt. Available August 1st. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. (201)998-3284 (201)406-2413

KEARNY 1 BR $900/month. 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets. Avl. August 1st. 201-955-7908. Se habla espanol. KEARNY 3 modern room apt. 1 Bedroom, Ground Fl. Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, A/C & Fridge Supplied. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Transportation. $925/month + Utilties. 908-240-9302. Avl. August 1st.

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. LYNDHURST Newly renovated. 1st fl. HT/HW included. Parking included. $1050/month. 1 A/C. 1 month security. Laundry facilities on premises. Close to public transportation. No pets. (201)991-6056 after 9am

LYNDHURST 5 modern rooms, 2nd fl., close to transportation. Very Quiet. Pets ok. Available August 1st. (201) 600-5180 (201) 280-6665.

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

N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, garage included. Separate utilities. $1400/month. 1 year lease. 1 month security. Available August 1st. (201)998-1663

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms, 1 bedroom. HT/HW included. $1000/month. 1 year lease. 1-1/2 months security. Available August 15th. (201)998-1663 N.ARLINGTON Large LR, Kitchen, DR, one bedroom, $1250/month. Utilities included. Plenty of parking. Willing to accept pet. 201-772-8592. N.ARLINGTON 1st floor,6 rooms. Newly renovated. Walking distance to schools, supermarket and NY/NJ public transportation. (201)283-4958 N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated, 2 Large BR’s, Large LR & EIK. $1300/month, 1 ½ months security. HW included. Close to all major transportation. Available August 1st. 201-522-4470. dudymarino1@ hotmail.com

n. newark N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 N.NEWARK Totally renovated studio apt. $775/month, 1 month security. Utilities included. Available now. No pets. No smoking. (973)752-6877 call after 4:30pm

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AUtomoBILe for sALe 2013 White Ford Truck, E350 Cargo Ecoline Van Super Duty, refrigerated, extended, 12,000 miles, thermo king V300. Ref. unit, completely insulated interior, power locks, air conditioning, back up sensors, overnight plug. Call Al (201) 889-3114 1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475. 2001 Town and country mini van, good condition, 1 owner, 123,000 miles, asking $3,800, Call 201-955-2249 and leave message. 2007 Lexus , 1 owner. Mint condition. 27,000 miles. Clean like new.4 wheel drive, loaded w/navi. $23,000 973-284-1053

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NUTLEY 1 BR, LR, DR, Recently updated. Mahogany floors, W/D, C/A, Close to NY Transportation. No pets. $1500/mo. 1-½ months security. Avl. August 15th (201)424-5722

Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483

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Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

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Licensed hairdresser & nail technician needed for salon in Kearny & Harrison. Please call (201) 725-6396 or (908)675-6669

Drivers Wanted: Kearny based trucking co. seeks Class A CDL drivers for local and OTR positions. 2 years exp. Required, hazmat endorsement a plus. New equipment, benefits and pleasant working conditions. Apply online at www.tjmcdermott.net, or call 201-997-9250 for application.

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HALL for rent Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 HoUse for rent KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION 551-482-0999. N.ARLINGTON 1 family house. 3 rooms, Full basement + Parking. $2000/mo + Security. Avl. August 1st. 917-362-0212. LYNDHURST 3 BR, 2 baths, C/A, HT. No pets. $2,100/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avl. August 1st. 201-804-6307

HoUse for sALe N.ARLINGTON $290,000 2 Family, 3 rooms each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973)284-1056 HARRISON 3 Family Home in nice location, close to PATH. $359,000. Near shopping. (201)306-9168

Lot for sALe LOT FOR SALE NEWARK, 33-35 BROOKDALE AVE., RESIDENTIAL, 30FT X 100FT, LEVELED, USED FOR SIX FAMILY. SELLING PRICE $15K, $120K TAX ASSESSED VALUE. CALL 201-615-7960.

KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines. 1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

pets for sALe Maximus is a 6 month of full breed beagle, loves dogs and people & and needs lots of play and attention. If interested call 862-202-7660. Mami 11 year old tabby cat needs a loving and calm home. Very gentle and great around people, But not with pets. Enjoys lying near open windows. If interested call 862-202-7660

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

room for rent HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities & DIRECTV included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464. KEARNY Furnished room for gentleman, Kitchen privileges, everything supplied. Security required. Call 201-991-3289.

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 – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051

empLoYment/ HeLp WAnteD 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

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Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Kitchen help wanted in local restaurant Tues-Sun. 614 Schuyler ave North Arlington 201 997-8778

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English. (201)997-9000

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Computer Emailer Needed to send our message to 1000’s of prospects weekly. 4 hours daily. 5 days weekly, $10 per hour. NA office (201) 991-7800 Light assembly & warehouse work. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Must speak Both English & Spanish. $9.00/hr. to start. Call 973-482-8603 FT Driving Instructor Wanted. Must have clean driving record, no points or accidents. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. Reliable & Responsible. Bilingual preferred. (201) 246-8000 Laborer Seasonal workers needed in DPW to do maintenance/ cleanup of parks & streets, line painting, truck washing, garage & shade tree maintenance & other related duties. Valid NJ DL req, CDL pref. 35 hrs wk, $8.58 $12.76 hr based on exp. For details, applic & residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org. App deadline: 07/25/2014. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

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Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message Will clean your home! Our prices are reasonable; we are experienced cleaner, on time and reliable. For more information call (201)702-9467 and ask for Mary.

construction Zamora Construction • Steps • Bricks •? Blocks • Sidewalks •? Pavers? Fully ins. ? Free estmts ? Se Habla Español Lic#13VH08018600

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gutters 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

HeAtInG & cooLInG P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201)686-1269

Home Improvement 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

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pAIntInG & DecorAtInG Alexander Painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

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Classic Painting Interior/Exterior Rooms start $45 Exterior Start $799 Call Don Leave Message 862-754-1789

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Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience. FREE ESTIMATE

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William J. McGuire Painting & Powerwashing Decks & Siding Refinished Fully Insured Senior Citizen Discount Available Lyndhurst, NJ Call today! 201-955-2520

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JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

repairs APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS REPAIR. Erving NJ since 1996! Visit us at www.Santronics.net or call Mario at (908) 403-0313

Roofing & Siding Additions & Decks Quality Home Builders Lic#13VH05368600 Robert Nadrowski

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

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Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 GArAGe/YArD sALe

• New + Re-roofing • Slate Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Flat Roofing • Also Do Painting Free Estimates Fully Insured

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rUBBIsH removAL A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

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Armin Cleanouts Rubbish removal, garbages, basements, attics, demolition. We’ll match any price. (973) 460-2963 Danny’s Clean Up and Demo Basements, Attics, Garages, Estates, etc. • Sheds, Decks, Pools, Fences, Trees, Gut-Outs, etc. Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Interior Exterior painting. 551-200-2869

147 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Saturday, 7/19 & Sunday, 7/20. 9am5pm. Lots of Tools. 2 family garage sale 11 Wilkinson Terrace, Kearny. Sat. July 19th 10am-3pm. Microwave, lamps. Sofa, tables, tools, clothes, toys, Hummels figurines, small appliances & vintage items. Everything must go!

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GArAGe/YArD sALe Big Garage sale, 329 Hickory St. Kearny Sat. 7/19 8:30am-2pm. Bicycles, Baby items, DR set, clothes, shoes, kitchen items, Bedding sets, ceiling fans & much more. 33 E. Midland Ave. Kearny, 7/19 & 7/20. 9am-5pm Furniture, electronics, clothing, refrigerator, A/C’s, toys, antiques, glassware, Bikes.

movInG sALe Moving of out state, last sale. 110 6th St. Apt.L, N.Arlington. Printer, computer w/supplies, male clothing & female sizes 18-26, shoes, christmas decorations, furniture, refrigerator, blinds, curtains, winter coats, mobile chest 20in.x20in.x34in., all types of books and photo albums. July 19th 10am-6pm and July 20th 2-6pm. (201)873-8643 37 Magnolia Ave, Kearny, Sat.-Sun. July 19-20th. 9am-5pm. Furniture, clothes, Household Items, Pocketbooks, Shoes, boots, tools, lawn items.

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PATH derails; 4 hurt HARRISON – About 200 passengers had to be evacuated from a PATH train in Harrison after an accident involving a truck Sunday night, according to Erica Dumas, a spokeswoman for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Dumas said the lead car of a PATH train just leaving the Harrison station enroute to Newark struck an Amtrak “box truck” at the Cape May St. crossing at about 9 p.m. The impact caused the front two wheels of the lead car to derail and caused injuries to the truck driver, a PATH engineer and conduct, and one passenger, all of whom were taken to St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, for treatment, Dumas said. Identities of the people hurt or their conditions weren’t readily available at press time. As PA track crews busied themselves with the derailed train, Port Authority PD, joined by Harrison Police and Fire Department members, aided in escorting the estimated 200 passengers onto a rescue train that returned them safely to the Harrison station, the spokeswoman said. Harrison Fire Director Harold Stahl said the incident happened about a quarter mile from the Harrison station along a dirt road near the PATH yards used by railroad service vehicles. He said Harrison firefighters checked for any oil leakage after five PATH cars had reportedly gone off the track. There is an “ongoing investigation” of the accident taking place by the P.A., Dumas said. It took PA workers a couple of hours to clear the track and restore service, Dumas said. In the meantime, train service along the Newark-Harrison-Jersey CityWorld Trade Center route continued on another track. As of Monday morning, train service along the Newark-Harrison-Jersey City line was “running smoothly,” Dumas said. – Ron Leir

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Enter to win BCCLS scavenger hunt As a way of celebrating the northern N.J. library consortium BCCLS’ 35th anniversary, the Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., is participating in a summer scavenger hunt through Aug. 31. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to visit 10 (or more) of the 75 libraries participating in BCCLS and find the BCCLS 35 logo. Begin at any one of the 75 BCCLS libraries. Pick up your entry form in the library or online at www.bccls.org. A list of libraries and locations can also be found on the website. Find the BCCLS 35 logo in the library (a poster with a clue or hint will be posted as well). Follow the clue to the 6”x6” token and follow directions to get your entry form stamped. Continue on to visit 10 different BCCLS libraries, find the “35” in each library, receive a stamp on your entry form and be entered in the raffle. There will be two winners picked from eligible entries

– one adult (18 and over) and one for those 17 and under. The prize in each category will be an American Express Gift Card. Collect stamps on the Scavenger Hunt from 35 different libraries and you will be entitled to two entries. In 1979, libraries across Bergen County joined together to form a cooperative. The cornerstone of BCCLS was then and is now resource sharing, enabling residents to use their hometown library cards in other BCCLS libraries – giving them access to over 5,000,000 items. BCCLS has grown. There are now 75 member libraries with 79 locations in Bergen,

The PSEG Foundation is accepting applications from after-school, summer and youth development programs to develop new or to enhance existing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities for students. A total of up to $160,000 in grants will be awarded. The foundation anticipates awarding funding to eight

organizations, although the number of recipients and their award amount will be decided based on the strength of the proposals received and at the discretion of foundation staff. Applications must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15. An online application can be found at pseg.com/info/ community/education/spark. jsp.

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There is lots of work on the horizon and plenty of details to take into consideration. Concentrate and take your time in order to do things well.

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You are asked to take charge of a very special project. It is bound to be a demanding situation, but following through significantly boosts your selfesteem

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42. Cage 44. A single time 46. In the know 50. Elated 53. Tack on 55. Brood 56. Squeal 57. Pesky insect 58. Heavy brews 59. Runner’s distance 60. Private ____ 61. Inheritors DOWN 1. Bell sound 2. Kind of tradition 3. Approach 4. Bow down 5. Deep respect 6. With kindness 7. Old instrument 8. Head newscaster

9. Bird cry 10. Outdo 11. Star’s locale 20. Nap 22. To the rear of a ship 23. Golfing device 25. Small flaps 26. On the Pacific 27. Leak 28. Closed hand 29. Throbbing pain 30. Bright light 35. Scratch 38. Soup ingredient 43. Cougars 45. Restaurant 47. Shirt type 48. Shop sign 49. Agent Eliot ____ 50. Recreational area 51. Luau necklace 52. The whole amount 54. Colorize

It isn’t easy to get in touch with some people. Even though you leave lots of messages, you need to be patient about getting a reply, even if the situation is urgent.

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You feel as though you could conquer the world. You are motivated to improve your lot and start again on a new, more challenging basis. This is like a new start for you.

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Take the beginning of the week to think before taking action. The more impressive your projects, the more important it is to think about them carefully.

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You may be in charge of an event that brings together lots of people. Your friends seem quite insistent, and you are unable to refuse them anything.

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The beginning of summer may inspire you to undertake a new project or redefine your career. You are also in an excellent position to start your own business.

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HCCC announces new courses Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has expanded its course offerings with a new associate degree program in business administration and two new certificate courses for child development associate, it was announced by President Glen Gabert. “All of these new offerings were developed to better serve the needs of our students and our community,” Gabert said. The Associate in Science in Business Administration degree will prepare students to make a seamless transfer to a four-year institution, and to complete a bachelor’s degree in business-related fields. It is expected to better prepare business students for successful academic and career achievements, and ready them for entry-level administrative and management positions. The new degree program will be offered at the college’s Journal Square Campus, North Hudson Higher Education Center, and online. Articulation agreements

have been arranged with Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey City University, and St. Peter’s University. The new professional development certificates were developed in response to the national and statewide call for advanced training for those who work in early childhood education. Section 648A of the Head Start Act requires that all Head Start Coordinators must hold at least a child development associate credential, and be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or bachelor’s degree that will be completed in two years. Gabert said that HCCC is part of an initiative of community colleges in New Jersey that are working with Head Start and the New Jersey Department of Education to meet the new requirements. Both the HCCC Infant/Toddler CDA Professional Development and the Preschool CDA Professional Development Certificates are 11-credit, certificate programs which provide 120

hours of classroom instruction, and 120 hours of field experience. Those who successfully complete the Infant/ Toddler CDA program will have acquired the necessary instruction required for entry-level positions as caregivers in infant/toddler settings with children up to 36 months. The individuals who successfully complete the Preschool CDA program will qualify for entrylevel positions as Group Teachers in preschool settings with children ages 3 to 5. Both courses will prepare students for the final assessment by the Council of Professional Recognition, the national organization that awards the credential. Credits earned with these two certificates may be applied to the HCCC associate degree (AAS and AS) in Early Childhood Education. Additional information on these programs may be obtained online at hccc.edu, by emailing Janine Nunez at jnunez@hccc.edu, or Elana Winslow at ewinslow@ hccc.edu.

Caldwell University dean’s list Caldwell University, Caldwell, recently announced its spring 2014 dean’s list. To achieve this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credits during the semester. Students from the region who earned that distinction, listed by community, are: Belleville: Mark Donaleski,Joseph O’Donnell, Joshua Martins, Meriena Perez, Gianna Veniero, Michael Angelo Bayawa, Shannon Scariff, Daniel Amadeo, Erica Malacas,

Salazar. Jessica Scarpelli and Lyndhurst: Lauren Aisha Perez. Jarvis. Bloomfield: NickaNorth Arlington: lina Nessine, Dana Gianna Grillo, Jessica Pezzino, Melissa PasAmador, Schyler LaMatcucci, Caitlin Miller, tina, Lindsey Muldoon, Nicholas Peteya, Marina Wade Collins and ReMaret, Sarah Schwindt, becca Levy. Nicole Radomski, Jesse Nutley: Samantha Christiansen, Tiona Palma, Kyle D’Amato, Rodrigues, Nicholas Danielle Cristantiello, Manning, Bryan Rickoski, Yolanda Hernandez, Kimberly Russomanno, Christina Calvitto, Joseph Lembo, Charlie Nicole Mundy, Amanda James, Ria Keriazos, Brandt, Amelia Salazar, Ayro Jay Batilaran, Nicholas Rizzi, Philip Joseph Peteya, Eric Bruno, Samantha CurStrumph and Amanda reli, Ayumi Higa, Mike Surujnauth. Testa, Michelle Mayrer, Kearny: Catarina Kathleen Marano, Ly Martins, Frank Pavolic, Hua, Kerry McGrath Cynthia Viveros, Kelly Guillen and Christian and Alyssa DiNapoli.

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Kearny

$200,000

3 bedroom 1 family colonial w/driveway in a convenient location. Comfortable home with spacious living room, dining room w/sliders to deck, rear yard is adjacent to Park! Walk up to unfinished attic. Franklin School District.

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Harrison

$527,000

This 2 fam feels like a brand new home, because of the major renovations and upgrades! 5 rms 2 bdrms & 2 baths on 1st floor, 2nd & 3rd floor used together 8 rms, 3 full baths. Fin lower level w/garage, bathrm, rec rm. Home was completely gutted & renovated, includes New siding, Anderson windows, roof, electric, plumbing, new kitchens with granite tops. 4 new full baths, new wood floors, Bedroom, sitting room & full bath on 3rd floor. Short walk to PATH station!

Kearny

$374,900

Harrison

$260,000

Lyndhurst

$334,900

Nutley

$449,000

Arlington Section colonial on dead end. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with recent updates. Open front porch, New kitchen w/granite counter, double sink, new appliances w/sliding doors to deck. Hardwood floors, new bathrooms. Master bedroom suite with full bath. Finished basement, 2 new heating & central air conditioning systems. Approval for driveway.

Lovely 1 family home in nice shape a few blocks to path station (approx. 10 minute walk). 20' x 50' lot. 3 nice size bedrooms and den on 2nd floor. 2 full and one half bath, newer hardwood floors throughout home, thermo windows. Remodeled 2nd floor bathroom. Large modern kitchen, newer gas steam furnace. Fully finished basement w/ plenty of storage & laundry rm. A must see home!

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North Arlington

$339,500

Brick and vinyl center hall colonial. 3 bedrooms, Large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, newer bath. Semi-finished basement & attached garage. Hardwood floors and central air conditioning.

Lyndhurst

$384,900

Move right in to this colonial w/3 bedrm 2 ½ bath home with oversized 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, crown moldings & beamed ceilingon 1st fl. Custom kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement with rec room, laundry, walk-in closet and full bath. Walk-up floored attic for added storage.

Beautifully updated traditional colonial offers living room, formal dining room w/alcove, super updated eat-inkitchen (granite countertops, new cabinets, SS appliances, porcelain tile floor, great lighting), 3 bedrms & full bath. Lovely hardwood floors & woodwork throughout plus large deck off kitchen. Newly updated electric, furnace, water heater &central air conditioning. Lovely property w/lawn sprinkler system. Walk to parks & Public transportation.

Modern style brick front large bi-level home with 2 car garage and driveway. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, spacious rooms throughout. Hardwood floors, ground level with summer kitchen, spare bedroom, family room and full bath.gas heat, central air conditioning.

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$345,000

Kearny

$325,000

Kearny

$199,900

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$339,900

Kearny

$290,000

Kearny

$349,000

North Arlington

$279,900

Lyndhurst

$699,000

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath cape on a nice street with a prominent frontage of100ʼ wide (112ʼ deep & 60ʼ rear width) with Garage and driveway. Open kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinets, living room, formal dining room. Den/computer room off a bedroom on 2nd floor. Finished basement with recreation room, bathroom and storage area with separate door leading to rear yard. Updated siding, roof and front door. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Lots of closet and storage space. Wood floors, built in air conditioners. Back porch overlooking a fabulous yard.

Wonderful & warm 1 fam w/garage on 120ʼ deep lot in Arlington Section! This charming sidehall colonial has 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, deck off kitchen & rear patio area. Beamed ceiling in formal dining room, fin basement, lovely gardens! Includes 1 year warranty.

Arlington Section1 fam colonial w/2 garages & driveway. 4 bdrms, 1½ baths, natural wood entry foyer, spacious liv rm, formal dining rm w/natural wood beamed ceiling & stain glass window, wood floors, pleasant eat in style kitchen, 3 season jalousie porch in rear. Partially finished basement. Roosevelt School District.

Lovely English styled craftsman colonial w/ tapestry brick in manor section lovely layout, huge living room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, 3 bedrms, 1½ baths, crown molding, partially fin basement w/tastefully fin. family rm, Roosevelt school district, steps to Manor park & to NYC bus stop.

1 fam duplex w/built in garage & driveway, 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 1 bath. formal dining rm, eat it kitchen. Wood floors Terrific rear yard.

Comfortable 3 bedroom Split level w/garage & driveway, den 11⁄2 baths, dining room w/sliders to deck, open living room. Wood floors, finished Ground, recreation room and half bath. 3 season porch.

Located on desirable, saltbox style colonial w/garage sits on a prominent 40 x 160 lot. Features 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, spacious Living rm w/slate hearth fireplace. Central air conditioning. Hardwood floors under carpet. Terrific rear yard with lush green lawn & comfortable patio. Short walk to NYC bus.

Impressive 2 fam w/2 garages on dead end. Set up as a spacious split w/generous 5 room, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment discreetly tucked away at the side. Owner's 3 level unit features 6 rms, 3brs, 2.5 baths, huge kitchen, sliders to an amazing rear yard. Granite counter top in kitchen, mix of granite floors & wood floors family room with stone fireplace, Master bedroom has private bath Sep heating & 3 central air units. Large deck is great for entertaining. Beautiful pool & resort style grounds. Catch New York bus at the corner! Impressive irregular lot 106' front & 147' deep!