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KEARNY FD BUYS NEW THERMAL By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

ERE’S A SCENARIO we’ve all probably faced at one point or another. You come home late — walk into a room — and it’s pitch black. You can’t find the light switch. Eventually, lights turn on and all is well. Yet for firefighters across the globe, walking into a pitch-black room is an alltoo-regular occurrence … but there’s a huge difference about what they face: most of the time, they can’t turn a light on. Further, they have no choice but to continue to enter such a dark room. They have to use their senses to search for possible victims. In such conditions, it’s very possible they could walk — or even crawl — right past potential victims without noticing. But thanks to a grant secured by Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Kauffmann, such a

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A Kearny firefighter, in full gear and wearing a protective glove, demonstrates the ease of holding a new thermal-imaging camera the Kearny Fire Department recently bought with the help of a FEMA grant secured by Deputy Chief Bruce Kauffmann. Note on the screen, Capt. Michael Janeczko, sitting on a couch. This is what firefighters would see in 100%, pure darkness. Otherwise, it would be virtually impossible to have seen him on the couch in pure darkness. (We had to take the photo in lighted conditions to be able to show it working properly.)

scenario might never happen again because, as of Friday, April 27, every active KFD fire rig has been outfitted with the most advanced thermal-

imaging camera on the market. Getting there was hardly a quick process — but it was one that was worth the wait,

according to Kauffmann. The deputy chief, along with FEMA’s Brian Thomas, regional fire program specialist for FEMA Region 2, sat down with The Observer just hours before the new cameras were placed on the rigs to explain their

importance. Some background first. The KFD has had thermalimaging cameras before. Some were from 2001, others from 2007. They’re ancient, really, and couldn’t be fixed anymore. Enter Kauffmann, the department’s grant writer. He and Chief Steven Dyl recognized the need for upgrades — and thus, Kauffmann and an ad-hoc committee began searching for ways to get the cameras via grants. “We’re always looking for ways to improve,” Kauffmann said. “We want to stay up to date and outfit the firefighters with the best technology possible. Thermal imagers were high on the list of what we needed. (The old cameras) were so beat up over time that they weren’t even operational as they should.” Aside from the obvious, Kauffmann noted that the department has gone through some of the most rigorous hiring it has in 30+ years. The department is young. What young firefighters lack Continued on the next page 233 Kearny Ave., Kearny

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IMAGING CAMS WITH FEMA GRANT Continued from previous page in know-how, they can make up for that through use of high-tech devices like thermal-imagers. “Newer firefighters, you want to give them the best tools possible to be successful,” Kauffmann said. “Where they’re lacking in experience we want to give them the tools needed — and we were lacking there. This was another big part in the process, as well.” So after a lengthy process that began well over a year ago, FEMA awarded the KFD a grant in early September 2017. Kauffmann and his committee then kicked into gear, contacted vendors and narrowed their choices via field testing. There are only six cameras on the market that are considered compliant with National Fire Protection Association standards. Once the committee made their selection, the department bought Scott NFPA cameras (nine in total), trained those who would use them (mostly captains) and now they’re a reality. The cameras will, of course, be used in fires. But they’ll also be used for other purposes, including at vehicle accidents. “We don’t know if a person was thrown from a vehicle so (now) we’ll do a thermal scan of the area,” Kauffmann said. “It’ll be an immediate 360 of that accident scene because we see if there’s a victim we have no idea could have been part of this accident. We’re going to pick them up on the camera.” The cameras will detect

body heat. While some of the imaging is grey, colors will also be used when temperatures are higher. They’ll also be used when temps are colder, too, like in a gas leak or a chemical spill. How did the KFD get here? According to FEMA’s Thomas, each year, notice of funding opportunities goes out, nationwide. Departments then create applications. Once they’re received in Washington, D.C., they go through a computer prescale (there’s an algorithm involved) that decides which applications move on. Kearny’s application passed the computer pre-screening. The first round of accepted applications then go peerpanel review, where a committee of firefighter volunteers read through the applications in the D.C. area, and decide, subjectively, which ones move ahead. Once peers score the applications — just as a teacher would score an exam — they’re moved on to a government professional like Thomas if they meet a certain grade (they’re scored on a 0 to 100 scale, but the criteria remain a well-kept FEMA secret.) The KFD’s application scored well — and thus, it was awarded $65,000 to buy the cameras. The town, meanwhile, contributed a match of about $7,000 (10% of the overall cost) to make up the difference. “What I like to hear about are departments that would have had no way possible to get the equipment without the grant money,” Thomas said. “Some departments are

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The new camera, center, is flanked by the 2007 model, left, and the 2001 model. Not only is the new one much more advanced technologically, it’s also a lot lighter, weighing in at about 2 pounds.

strapped for cash — and they just don’t have that money coming in. And, were it not for an award from us, they’d be going in blind. When you’re a first responder, every second counts. I’m no hero, but it’s good for us to be able to provide the equipment to the heroes who are out there.” Kauffmann arranged for

a demonstration of how effective the cameras are. At the KFD’s Midland Avenue headquarters, we all assembled in a completely dark room. Without lights, it was impossible to notice a mock victim lying on the floor behind a couch. Without the cameras, it might have been impossible for two firefighters to have

found the victim. But the second the cameras were turned on, first responders could tell there was a fallen victim behind the couch. To say the cameras will make a difference is a major understatement. And they may very well be responsible for saving lives.

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Will bid for ratables get bogged down? By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Will competing intergovernmental interests end up dooming Kearny’s efforts to create commercial ratables in its Meadowlands area? Expect that clash to play out in the courts at some point in the near future as the town seeks to protect its stake against an incursion by the Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA) and N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority (NJSEA). Some background: The immediate point of controversy centers on

contiguous marsh properties formerly occupied by Standard Chlorine and Diamond Shamrock which, on May 10, 2016, Kearny designated The Sitex Group LLC the right to redevelop, conditioned on Sitex acquiring the Diamond Shamrock parcel by November 2016. After the Diamond Shamrock property owner went into bankruptcy, Kearny gave Sitex until June 30, 2017, and then, March 31, 2018 – to negotiate the parcel’s purchase. Meantime, the property was transferred to Mariana Properties, an affiliate of Occidental Chemical. In the latest installment

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[May 10 resolution] that it is endowed with the authority to designate redevelopers of properties within the [Koppers Coke Peninsula] Redevelopment Area [next to the Diamond Shamrock and Standard Chlorine sites].” While acknowledging that the regulatory system governing land use authority in the area “grants the town limited zoning jurisdiction, the [Hackensack Meadowlands Agency Consolidation] Act is clear that power over redevelopment remains exclusively with the NJSEA. “Accordingly, the NJSEA retains sole authority to designate redevelopment areas, prepare and adopt redevelopment plans and designate redevelopers.” Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos disagrees. Santos said that “because of the overlapping zoning jurisdictions of the NJSEA and Kearny in the meadows, the state’s redevelopment statute is unclear on the municipality’s redevelopment powers. “Through correspondence with the NJMC and its successor NJSEA, the town and NJSEA agreed that Kearny would adopt the NJSEA’s Redevelopment Plan for the Standard Chlorine parcels, and by doing so, there would be a legal basis for the town’s designation of a redeveloper. “It was actually the NJMC/ NJSEA that advised the town of doing it this way. The town in fact adopted

the NJSEA’s redevelopment plan about four years ago and designated Sitex about two years ago. No objections were raised by NJSEA or the HCIA (Hudson County Improvement Authority) on that adoption or designation.” (The HCIA has designated The Morris Companies as the redeveloper for the Koppers Coke tract.) Santos said Kearny selected Sitex “because it offered both the highest purchase price and highest annual PILOT payments for the [two] parcels.” At any rate, even if the HCIA or NJSEA contest Kearny’s actions, “it still doesn’t affect our discussions with Sitex,” Santos said. “Because the town is the owner of the Standard Chlorine parcel, it can structure the transaction without a formal designation of a redeveloper.” In an unrelated Kearny meadows development, the town governing body voted March 27 to retain RCM Ceberio LLC of Wayne – North Arlington’s redevelopment consultant – to “perform consulting services related to the valuation of the Keegan landfill in the NJSEA condemnation case at the rate of $150/hour for a cost not to exceed $3,000.” Kearny is fighting efforts by the NJSEA to seize the dump site which the authority (formerly as the NJMC and HMDC) has leased for many years.

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Belleville FBLA teens off to Baltimore BELLEVILLE – Members of the Belleville High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are really getting down to business. On the strength of the team’s performance in the recent FBLA State Leadership Conference, four of its members have been invited to advance to the national-level competition in Baltimore at the end of June, according to the club’s faculty adviser Gerard Fabiano. FBLA members vie nationally in individual and team events such as public speaking, job interviewing and marketing. Although BHS sends its contingent to the States annually, where more than 50 schools compete, this year an unprecedented number of 17 students qualified to compete, Fabiano said. In this year’s event, BHS seniors Adrian Rojas, Isabel Viterbo and Andres Pasauizaca collected a first-place title as a team in Digital Video Production and senior Jaysen Feindt took fourth place in Computer Applications. Jena Cheikhali, a junior, finished eighth in Public Speaking. Cheikhali, president of the school’s FBLA chapter, said: “We have been preparing for

CAMPUS CORNER the States since the beginning of the school year. There was no way we were going to allow the heavy winds and dangerous snow during the state competition stop us. “We couldn’t physically drive down to the competition [in Atlantic City], so we sent our presentations and projects in via the internet. Our team’s accomplishments are amazing. I’m proud of not only the winners, but of all those who qualified for the States. I’m glad we had the opportunity to grow as individuals together.” Fabiano extended thanks to Belleville Superintendent of Schools Richard Tomko and BHS Principal Caleb Rhodes “for believing in the students and the annual FBLA program,” and lauded Cheikhali for her “tireless dedication to FBLA.” “I love to see my students succeed,” Fabiano said. “This is why I teach, coach and advise the FBLA. I know I am making a difference in giving back to the town that I grew up in.” — Ron Leir

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KFD uses marine units on fire By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com

KEARNY — A chemical fire brought a throng of first-responders by land and by sea to a South Kearny warehouse Tuesday, April 24. Fortunately, the building was safely evacuated, the fire was contained, the noxious fumes were dissipated and

no one was reported hurt, authorities reported. Kearny Fire Chief Steven Dyl said several calls – both via 9-1-1 and from the scene – were received about a fire at St. George Logistics, 5 Logistics Drive, off Jacobus Avenue, shortly after 7:30 a.m. The facility receives and ships out all types of products – not just

chemicals, he said. And, because materials are received and shipped out on a daily basis, that makes it even more difficult to track what items are in the warehouse at any one time. Dyl said a preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a forklift inadvertently maneuvered the vehicle to cause the

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sharpened tip of the fork to puncture the bottom of a 55-gallon drum, causing the product to leak out and ignite. The driver jumped off the vehicle and called in an alarm, Dyl said. The chemical that spilled was eventually identified as dimethyl sulfide (DMS), listed in Wikipedia as an “organosulfur compound” and “highly flammable” liquid that is an “irritant to eyes and skin” and has “a characteristic disagreeable odor.” Occurring naturally in some marine algae, “[DMS] is the most abundant biological sulfur compound emitted to the atmosphere … over the oceans by phytoplankton.” In practical application, DMS has been used an industrial solvent, an agent in petroleum refining and as a food-flavoring component. While the first-arriving fire units, commanded by Deputy Chief Robert Osborn, got to the scene soon after the

alarm was sounded, Dyl said they didn’t go inside right away. “We were delayed,” he said. “It took a while to identify the product … we had to play it safe.” The chief said St. George Logistics “was trying to remote in from their computer system” to get the information, which apparently wasn’t readily available. Inside the warehouse was “a whole host of products,” he said. Still waiting to know the name of the chemical, Dyl said “we decided to go in at 9:50 a.m. with a Jersey City Hazmat team and we got the information off a container.” By that time, the Kearny firefighters and Hazmat unit — 34 people in all — weren’t alone: the Passaic River Fireboat Task Force, with boats from Kearny, Newark and Bayonne, the U.S. Coast Guard, N.J. State Police and Kearny PD were all on-scene. Plus, on the environmental See FIRE, Page 25

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Lyndhurst FD grows by 7

he Township of Lyndhurst has beefed up its Volunteer Fire Department roster with the recent addition of seven new members. At the April 10 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Mayor/Public Safety Director Robert Giangeruso swore in Domenick Abbate Jr., Patrick O’Hara, Charles-Robert Pelle, Victor Roveda, Nicholas Sebastiano, Mark Sofield and Domenick Tulipani. Deputy Fire Commissioner Paul Haggerty said the all-volunteer department, consisting of two engine companies and one truck company, is permitted to have up to 75 members by township ordinance. With the new appointments, Haggerty said the department now has around 71 members. Asked if it was atypical to be adding a relatively high number of members at one time, Haggerty said the size of the department’s ranks can fluctuate from time to time. “We go through cycles,” he

New members of the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department are sworn in by Mayor Robert Giangeruso. From left are Victor Roveda, Charles-Robert Pelle, Domenick Abbate Jr., Domenick Tulipani, Mayor Giangeruso, Patrick O’Hara, Mark Sofield and Nicholas Sebastiano.

said. At any rate, at the deputy fire commissioner’s request, the department is tightening up some of its qualifications for new members. As per that request – taken together with a letter dated Dec. 15, 2017, from the Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner Andrew Marmorato recommending

a review and updating of all membership requirements – the Board of Commissioners approved the introduction of an amendment to the ordinance regulating departmental membership. That amendment mandates: • “Must submit a drug test and physical which must be completed with 72 hours

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Haggerty said the requirement for a drug test and physical has been informally followed previously; now it’s being made official as a part of the department’s procedures. The other provision that deals with the timing of applications is new, he said, intended as a way to help ensure that the department “gets the most responsible” personnel. Other membership requirements already on the books are that applicants must be U.S. citizens, be at least age 18, possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, live in Lyndhurst at least one year prior to the date of application, have no criminal record and consent to a criminal history search to be conducted by the LPD, submit fingerprints to the LPD for processing by the N.J. State Police, be of good moral character, have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and consent to a mental-health screening by the NJSP. — Ron Leir

Clara Maass Medical Center: Among the best in the US, again. Nationally recognized for patient safety and quality for the 10th time. Continuing a tradition of delivering health care excellence, Clara Maass Medical Center earned an A grade for patient safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2018. This marks the 10th time overall that we have achieved the highest national standard for the quality and safety of the care we provide, and we are grateful to the patients and families who choose Clara Maass Medical Center for their health care. We remain committed to putting our patients first. Congratulations to the Medical Staff, employees and volunteers at Clara Maass Medical Center on this remarkable achievement.

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By Karen Zautyk in Washington, D.C. The exhibits, how else to explain what I perceive “… are doomed to repeat it.” including a boxcar that carried Jews — and polls show — to be a disI would attribute that quote, but to one of the Nazis’ thousands of graceful lack of historical knowledge my research has revealed that it has labor, concentration and exterminaamong our younger generations? been credited to various sources, tions camps, and an entire roomful I once called a radio station after from philosopher George Santayana of shoes — from adults’ to toddlers’ I heard a news story promo noting to 18th century Irish statesman — taken from prisoners, were heartthat some German company had Edmund Burke — and several other wrenching. come up with “the final solution” to people besides. But the exhibit that affected me some automotive problem. I couldn’t There are also variations on the most deeply was the one devoted to believe my ears. wording itself — but all with the the rise of Nazism and its evolution When a man in the newsroom ansame basic meaning. The one I swered the phone and I raised use here is the one I’ve always my objection, it was obvious remembered — so be it. that initially he hadn’t a clue It is applicable because this as to why I was upset. So I column concerns an apparent said: “Final Solution, Germany, abysmal — and frightening — Hitler, Holocaust?” “Oh,” he lack of historical knowledge said. A few minutes later, the among younger Americans. Is story came on, and the “final history no longer being taught solution” reference had, thankat all? I honestly wonder. fully, been removed. Awhile back, I wrote about Thank you, sir, whoever you seemingly educated youth were. I hope you eventually did who thought Abraham Linsome reading on the topic. coln was assassinated by Lee Interestingly enough, the Harvey Oswald. That was millennials/Auschwitz story disturbing enough, but now had at least one positive result. comes a Washington Post story Last week, there was a TV headlined: “Holocaust study: Wikipedia report about a special seminar Two-thirds of millennials don’t The gate to Auschwitz. Translated, it means ‘Work at the Port Authority Police makes you free.’ know what Auschwitz is.” Academy, where the speakers The story notes that these were a rabbi and a Holocaust were American millennials — ages into mass murder: Newspaper survivor. 18-34 — polled by the Conference on articles, films, propaganda, etc., A PAPD deputy inspector had arJewish Material Claims Against Ger- that began simply and, via a steady, ranged the program apparently after many. The results, released on April increasing drumbeat, eventually hearing about the poll and report11, Holocaust Remembrance Day, persuaded an entire society that edly learning that less than one-third made headlines around the world, millions of their fellow human beof the recruits had knowledge of the though I don’t recall much, if any, ings required extermination. Because Holocaust. Aside from the obvious coverage on local news channels. those people were judged to be less need to fill in this educational gap, But, then, local news channels now than human. the officer cited the recent rise in appear to operate on the theory that It is incomprehensible. anti-Semitic crimes. the weather is the most important Perhaps that is why latter-day In the end, It’s all about context. story of the day. “educators” feel it is not worth Education is about context. Some years ago, I visited the namuch focus? If I am doing teachers Any society, even ours, that “fails tional Holocaust Memorial Museum a disservice here, my apologies, but to learn from history …”

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reduction were higher revenues “due to increased collections of PILOTs (payment in lieu of taxes) Kearny property owners and construction-permit who may still be smarting fees and growth in our tax over their 2017 state and $42,157,000 must be raised ratable base due to new federal tax returns, should through local taxation. development and increased be getting some relief on the Last year’s expenditures property values.” local tax front. amounted to $76,000,014 Additionally, the mayor On April 24, the municipal which required $42,156,199 in said, “our [operating] costs governing body introduced local taxation. are slightly down.” the 2018 municipal budget For 2017, on the revenue Santos pointed out the and CFO Shuaib Firozvi side of the equation, Firozvi projected tax drop is based, announced this year’s said the town pocketed at this point, only on “the spending blueprint would $578,000 in PILOT fees municipal component of the account for a tax bill and projects the same tax bill. We do not yet have reflecting a decrease of amount this year but should final numbers for the school $70 for the owner of an supplement that with an or county components.” advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 “average” house assessed at additional $500,000 in The county figures to er: Client: $100,000. finalize its numbers by (Just to clarify, Mayor “early May,” he said, while Alberto Santos noted that the town is “not sure when because the town’s current the Kearny school district assessment ratio stands at will hold its budget hearing.” 29%, “a $100,000 assessed Expanding on the mayor’s home would be a market pronouncements, Firozvi value home of about Advertising: Here is the updated template a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde: saidwith the proposed budget for $350,000.” However, the tax 2018 — for which no public bill is based on the assessed hearing is yet scheduled value.) — calls for total spending Santos said the primary of $74,790,000 of which reasons for the tax-rate

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operating costs in these categories: police salaries, a decrease of $400,000; and non-uniformed civilian employee salaries, a reduction of $150,000. On the other side of the ledger, police and firefighter pension costs are rising by $887,000, non-uniformed civilian employee pension fees will be going up by $40,000 and Fire Department salaries will see an increase of $500,000 – due largely to the 3-year allocation of federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) aid having largely been expended.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Smoking out illegal JUUL sales to minors The Lyndhurst Police Department is cracking down on the illegal use of the battery-operated e-cigarette JUUL, whose San Franciscobased website describes the product as a vaporizer which uses nicotine salts designed for adult smokers. In a press release issued April 27, LPD Det. Capt. John Valente said: “In an effort to combat the growing problem of underage use of the popular e-cigarette JUUL, the LPD’s Criminal Investigation Division conducted an enforcement operation this

past week at area stores that sell the item. “Of the 21 stores visited that sell the JUUL device and JUUL cartridges, 10 summonses were issued to the clerks for the sale of tobacco products to a person under the legal age of 21. “JUUL is an electronic device that turns liquid — usually containing nicotine — into an inhalable vapor.” Anyone found to be selling these items to buyers under 21 is subject to being charged with a “petty disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000,”

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room on the lower level of the Main Library. Movie Premieres Schedule Friday, May 4 @ 4 p.m. – “PePreschool Story Time for chilAdult Cooking Workshop on ter Rabbit” (PG / 95 mins.) dren up to 5 with adult participaSaturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. Friday, May 18 & Wednesday, tion Throughout the fall and winMay 23 @ 3:30p.m. – “Black Preschool Story Time with ter months, instructor Lidia Panther” (PG-13 / 134 mins.) Adult Participation at the KPL Quinones has been treating continues through Thursus to wonderful soup recipes. Children’s Yoga Classes on day, May 3. This active class Join her on Saturday as she Wednesdays at 4 p.m., through prepares very little learners for welcomes the spring by highMay 16 the classroom. Listening skills lighting the choyote, a type of The Kearny Public Library are taught through many activsquash native to Mexico. sponsors a free weekly yoga ities. Tuesdays from 11 to 11:45 class for children ages 4-11. a.m. and Thursdays from 11:30 Children’s Cooking Workshop Classes, taught by our returna.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Main on Tuesday, May 8, at 4 p.m. & ing local certified yoga teacher, Library. Wednesdays from 10:15 Tuesday, May 22, at 4 p.m. will be free and mats will be to 11 a.m. at the Branch Library. Children in Pre-K through provided as space allows. Kearny children or Kearny grade 2 are invited to join caregivers preferred. Roosevelt School Guitar & Uku- us on Tuesday, May 8, at 4 lele Ensemble on Thursday, May 3, p.m., where they will celAdult Coloring Class on Tuesebrate Mother’s Day with a at 4 p.m. days at 6 p.m. culinary project. Children in There will be performances Join us for this relaxing grades 3 and up are invited to by their trio, quintet and entire trend that is sweeping the join us on Tuesday, May 22, ensemble. All are welcome to nation. The KPL will provide at 4 p.m. for a celebration of this special event, which will all materials, along with coffee Memorial Day. be held in our large meeting and light refreshments.

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State Fair returns with thrills & spills State Fair Meadowlands takes place at MetLife Stadium from June 21 to July 8. Spread out over 35 acres, this amusement oasis will delight without bursting anyone’s budget. “This year we have more free entertainment than ever before,” State Fair Vice President Al Dorso Jr. said. “Not only are family-favorites like hypnotist Steve Bayner and the racing pigs returning, we’re unveiling all-new shows, including the Sea Lion Splash, which will feature hilarious aquatic escapades and Cycle Circus Live, the largest FMX freestyle entertainment show of its kind in the world today.” Spanning 18 days, State Fair Meadowlands will open weeknights from 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and and Sundays from 2 p.m. to midnight. Parking is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the MetLife Stadium Box Office at the main gate. Unlimited ride hand stamps are available every night, except Friday, June 22. Pricing information and customization options (e.g. Fast

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summer fun and patriotic pride with breathtaking fireworks displays that can be seen anywhere on the fairgrounds for just the cost of admission. • Patron Appreciation Night (Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m.midnight) — the first 1,000 attendees will receive a special drawstring backpack. This year, the fairgrounds will feature over 150 rides and attractions for all ages. Comic book, pop culture and aviation enthusiasts alike are invited to go airborne in one of the most famous helicopters of all time: N3079G, the original Batcopter from the 1960s “Batman” TV series and “Batman” movie. For a more relaxing flying experience, soar over the fairgrounds on the family favorite sky ride. While gliding from one end of the carnival midway to the other, everyone can rest their feet and take in a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline. Showcasing over 50 of the best food and beverage vendors in the country, StateFair offers scrumptious treats and beverages ranging from corn dogs and cotton candy to donut burg-

ers, fresh-squeezed lemonade and deep-fried anything. However, there will also be plenty of healthy foods for those keeping in shape, too. Fairgoers of all ages can find plenty of games to show your skills or to take a chance — including football pass and basketball shots, duck ponds, coin drops, water balloon popping and much more — some of which will have a winner every game. State Fair Meadowlands also has a slate of free entertainment, live music and attractions with more than ever before. Leading off is the Steve Bayner Hypnotist Show. Utilizing his signature blend of wit, stage presence, creative material and charismatic personality, Bayner mesmerizes his audience, leaving them wanting more. Next, it’s the Extreme Illusions & Escapes Show. Performing across the U.S. for the last 10 years, this experience features large-scale Las Vegas-style illusions and escapes. Josh and Lea Knott’s show is full of unfathomable thrills from floating kids in the air, saw-

ing teenagers in half and even audience members dancing out of a straightjacket. The event is heavily reliant on audience participation. Next, join Master Magician Al Belmont and his team of talented fellow conjurors as they launch the new edition of the Belmont Festival of Magic Show. Pig aficionados can squeal with delight to know that the fair’s most beloved attraction, the Racing Pigs, returns from Florida. Also catch Sea Lion Splash, a great way to cool down. There’s also the Arctic Olympic Games High Dive Show, featuring a unique blend of comedy, music and thrills, as an energetic trainer starts coaching several elite penguins for the upcoming Arctic Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Cycle Circus Live features FMX freestyle entertainment, combining top action sports athletes in the world with the theatrics of Cycle Circus Live. Also, adults and children alike can get up and close with a myriad of animals from around the world at the zoo.

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on Halstead Street. Surprisingly, the Saturn then actually stopped for a red light at Halstead Street and Kearny Avenue. Ward got the driver to turn off the engine, removed him from the car and reportedly observed inside an empty 50 milliliter bottle of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Police said driver Luis Lozano, 40, of North Bergen, was slurring his speech, had difficulty standing, and, in an Alcotest at headquarters, blew a .22 — almost three times the .08 legal limit. He was charged with DWI, reckless driving, eluding and being an unlicensed driver and was sent to the county jail. April 24 Officer Kyle Plaugic was sent to ShopRite at 2:05 p.m. after the store manager reportedly observed a man try to exit with $56.93 worth of unpaid items in a bookbag. (No, we don’t know what.) Police said suspect Daniel Ulisse, 32, of Harrington Park, was also found to have a glass pipe — and four outstanding warrants, each $250 full bail: Rochelle Park, possession of CDS; Rochelle Park, fictitious license plates; Paramus, tinted windows; Upper Saddle River, failure to maintain lane. In Kearny, he was charged with shoplifting and possession of CDS paraphernalia. He, too, went to the county jail. — Karen Zautyk

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What a week for Kearny girls’ hoops Dilone signs and Hill earns Pace Hall of Fame It may go down as one of the most storied weeks in the history of Kearny High School girls’ basketball. On Wednesday, one of the best players to ever grace the hardwood for the Kardinals, senior center Estefania Dilone, signed a national letter of intent to attend Bloomfield College in the fall and play for the storied local coach Vanessa Watson. A day later, Kearny High School head girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill was inducted into the Pace University Athletic Hall of Fame for her achievements as a basketball player at Pace from 1990 through 1994. First, Dilone’s signing, which comes as somewhat of a surprise, considering that Dilone was a late bloomer and late comer to the sport. Dilone initially appeared to be headed to either NCAA Division III Rutgers-Newark or Ramapo, but then Watson, the legendary former coach at Shabazz High School, came forward with an offer that Dilone simply could not refuse. “I loved the atmosphere at Bloomfield,” said Dilone, who averaged

nearly 16 points and 10 rebounds per game last season for the Kardinals, collecting a career-best 20 rebounds in her final game against Hackensack. “I picked Bloomfield because it was close to home, so I could come back and forth. I knew I couldn’t let this offer go to waste. But it was a stressful decision for me.” Getting a chance to play for a legend like Watson helped the situation for Dilone. “It was definitely a big part of my choice,” Dilone said. “I knew that I’d have an awesome coach to play for. I’m looking forward to playing for her. Without a doubt, Coach Watson is going to make me a better player.” Dilone plans on majoring in biology at Bloomfield. She would eventually like to become a physical therapist. “I might major in biology first and transfer to physical therapy to see how I like it,” Dilone said. Hill said that she was extremely proud of Dilone. “It was a great package for Stef,” Hill said. “I’m very happy and grateful that Stef doesn’t have See VIEW, Page 15

Photo by Jim Hague North Arlington senior track standout Sirish Modhagala (seated center) signs his national letter of intent to attend Seton Hall University. Seated with Sirish are his parents, father Balaji Modhagala (left) and mother Vijaya (right). Standing from left are cross country head coach Stephanie Sinclair, athletic director Dave Hutchinson, track coach Joe Cioffi, track coach John Zukatus, assistant principal Dennis Kenny and superintendent of schools Stephen Yurchak.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com If anyone four years ago would have told Sirish Modhagala and Tyler Austin that they would be signing national letters of intent for college scholarships at NCAA Division I schools when they were seniors, they probably would have told that person to have their head examined. Neither Modhagala nor Austin, both seniors at North Arlington High School, would have even dreamed of the idea that they would become scholarship athletes at major colleges. The idea of such a dream wasn’t even in place until a few weeks ago. Both student/athletes were

convinced that they were headed to smaller institutions with no scholarships in hand. But there they were in the high school cafeteria last week, putting their autographs on national letters of intent, sealing their fate as scholarship athletes; Modhagala to run cross country and track and field at Seton Hall University and Austin to row crew at LaSalle University. For a little NJSIAA Group I school such as North Arlington, having two athletes sign letters on the same day is a major accomplishment. Modhagala transferred back to his home district of North Arlington after a brief stay at Paramus Catholic. He fit in well at North Arlington and

quickly established himself as one of the best distance runners in northern New Jersey, winning the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference championship in cross country. But Modhagala had no offers to attend college. “Even after winning the NJIC championship, nothing happened,” Modhagala said. “At the time, I remember saying that even if I got a Division I school to talk to me, I’d be happy.” Modhagala was all set to attend Division III Bentley University in Massachusetts. “I was getting ready to go there,” Modhagala said. “I even wrote it in the (North Arlington) yearbook.” See N. ARLINGTON, next page

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But then, somehow, someway, the coaching staff at Seton Hall contacted Modhagala. “It was crazy,” Modhagala said. “After I was all set to go to Bentley, after I had committed, I heard from the Seton Hall coaches. I never thought it would happen. After they contacted me, they gave me four days to make up my mind after offering me. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I honestly didn’t give Seton Hall a chance.” Modhagala was certain that he wanted to attend school away from home. “I was certain that I wanted to go out of state,” Modhagala said. “And here we are, signing with a school 20 minutes away from home.” In the case of Austin, she got involved in crew because her older sister Carly was a member of the fledgling team. North Arlington just introduced crew as a sport in 2013. “She’s the reason why I

knew about it,” Austin said of her sister. “So I looked into it. I was a soccer player and a softball player. I didn’t know crew was a sport. In soccer and softball, there was a ball. There’s no ball in crew. It’s different. It’s in a boat. I didn’t even know what the boat looked like.” But Austin climbed into a shell and became hooked. “I was first with the novice eight team,” Austin said. “I remember thinking, ‘This is so hard.’ I never thought I would be able to row the boat so smoothly. I never thought any of it could actually happen.” But now, three years after climbing into a racing shell for the first time, Austin is an NCAA Division I athlete. She joins Maria Polanco, the North Arlington rower who signed a national letter of intent with the University of San Diego last November. “No, I can’t believe this,” Austin said. “I’m so into crew that I wanted to go to college strictly to row, so I was thinking about Temple University. I was very involved with different

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North Arlington senior crew member Tyler Austin (seated center) signs her national letter of intent to attend LaSalle University. Seated with Tyler are her parents, mother Donna Austin (left) and father Robert Austin (right). Standing from left are athletic director Dave Hutchinson, assistant principal Dennis Kenny and superintendent of schools Stephen Yurchak.

schools, but I looked into LaSalle because I knew they had a program.” When Austin researched LaSalle, she liked what she saw. “I e-mailed the coach to see if there was interest,” Austin said. “I then applied to the school and got in. I told the coach that I

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was interested and kept the coaches informed that I was interested.” Sure enough, Austin was offered the partial scholarship to LaSalle. “I was very happy,” Austin said. “I still can’t believe I’ll be rowing in college. I never thought it could happen.” Austin will major in computer science at LaSalle.

“Not a lot of people know about rowing,” Austin said. “It’s a hard sport. It’s been my life for the last four years and it will be my life in college now as well.” Modhagala was still having a tough time coming to the realization that he was indeed a Division I signee. “There’s still a little part of me who thinks it’s all a dream,” Modhagala said. “I never thought I could break five minutes in the mile and I did it. I never thought I could break 20 minutes in the 5K (five kilometers) and I did. That all became a reality and now this is a reality.” Modhagala will major in data analytics at Seton Hall. “It’s so nice that I don’t have to worry about where I’m going,” Modhagala said. “I don’t have to worry about all of the things that this generation is plagued by. I know where I’m going.” Both Austin and Modhagala were joined by their parents for the signing. Needless to say, North Arlington is a school that gets one Division I athlete every so often. Having two sign on the same day is a major achievement and certainly one to be very proud of.

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Hill still recalls a saying that Rodgers would always quote. Continued from Page 13 “He said great things can’t happen with mediocrity,” Hill to worry about finances gosaid of Rodgers. “And there’s ing to college. She’s a speno such thing as mediocrity cial one for me. We had a with Jack Rodgers. I’m glad I special connection over the could share this with him.” last three years. She’s well Hill said that some of her deserving of this. She’s a hard high school and college working kid.” teammates and friends were Dilone said that she could in attendance. never have dreamed becom“One of my best friends in ing a scholarship player. high school was Axel Reyes,” “When I first started playHill said. “He played basketing, no way,” Dilone said. ball at Harrison. We have “But once I realized I was been close friends for many getting better, I was deteryears. He took the time and mined to get a scholarship. flew all the way from CaliI’m very fortunate and very fornia to come to the event. thankful to get the opportuPhotos courtesy of Jody Hill It was a nice surprise for me. nity. It’s a big deal for me.” LEFT: Kearny High School senior Estefania Dilone (seated) signs her national letter of intent to attend It was great to share some Dilone shared the day with Bloomfield College. With Dilone is her head coach, Jody Hill. RIGHT: Kearny High School girls’ head memories.” her mother Jessica Zevallos. basketball coach Jody Hill (center) accepts her award as the latest member of the Pace University There was only one per“It’s definitely exciting for Athletic Hall of Fame. With Hill are Pace University president Marvin Krislov (left) and Pace athletic son missing — her father director Mark Brown (right). everyone,” Dilone said. Anthony, who died three Dilone said she will waste years ago after battling for me,” Hill said. “It was from the minute she walked “Rodg was the first call little time in getting accusbrain cancer. a rewarding feeling to be onto the campus. She started I made when I heard I was tomed to college life. “I hope my Dad was honored. There are so many in 123 games, still a Pace regetting in,” Hill said. “Be“I plan on taking a couple looking down and he was other great athletes at Pace cord. She is also the school’s sides my family, he’s the most of summer courses to get proud,” Hill said. “Growing all-time leader in assists with important person in my life. ready,” Dilone said. “I know I that were already honored.” up in Harrison was the best Hill said that she enjoyed her 807, over 100 more than any I wanted to have him share made the right decision.” thing in the world.” trip back to Pleasantville. other Pace player. She scored this with me. He’s so responHill made the right deciHill created memories that “It was really a great night,” 1,213 points and collected 314 sible to my development as sion 28 years ago when she lasted a lifetime. Hopefully said Hill, who shared the steals, both among the Seta player and then as a coach. signed on to play at Pace Dilone will take her memonight with her wife Megan ters’ all-time leaders. All of the experiences we had University after a brilliant ries to Bloomfield and never and seven-year-old son Hill led Pace to the 1994 together and the challenges All-State playing career at forget where she came from. NCAA Division II Sweet 16 he gave me.” Harrison High School, where Ethan, as well as her mother Kathy and sister Melissa. “Af- and was the Most Valuable she scored more than 2,000 ter you get a call like that, all Player in the 1993 ECAC Dipoints and led the Blue Tide these memories come back. vision II Tournament, leadto a state championship. I just felt really honored that ing the Setters to the tourney After gaining induction I got a chance to be honored. title. to the Pace Hall, Hill is now It was a bit of a reality check “This was a night that I’ll a member of the Hudson for me to realize how long never forget,” Hill said. “It County Sports Hall of Fame I’ve been out of school. I’m was really special.” as an athlete, the Kearny Presented by 45 years old now. I never Hill was also able to share High School Hall of Fame as Dr. Pr akash J . Doshi thought I’d have a night like the night with her high a coach and now Pace as an this.” school coach, namely the athlete. DECLINING HEALTH Hill was a starter at Pace legendary Jack Rodgers. “It was very humbling

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extremely active athlete, one of the most diverse athletes in the school. Since she was a toddler, Wilde was a volleyball player and soccer player in the fall, played basketball in the winter and of course, softball, her bread and butter, in the spring. Through her hectic regimen, Wilde always had a goal in mind. “I always loved softball,” Wilde said. “I want to play softball in college.” So a dedicated Wilde spent hundreds of hours taking private hitting lessons from Kenny Oh, the father of University of South Carolina standout Kelsey Oh. “I spent countless nights in the gym with my hitting coach,” Wilde said. “I would just hit all the time.” Wilde also went to take extended lessons from a pitching coach Diana Schraer. Wilde wanted to work on her control, because she felt like she was a little too _ pardon the pun _ wild last year. “I used to play volleyball or soccer just to get in shape for softball,” Wilde said. “So I had to give that up to concentrate on my softball. I am looking

forward to playing softball in college. I knew that this year was very important for that.” So Wilde did her due diligence to get ready for the current softball season. She went to receive hitting lessons three times a week and pitching instruction twice a week. Wilde didn’t know if she was going to be the Maroon Raiders’ main pitcher, but if she was being called upon to pitch many innings, she knew she had to be ready. “Courtney puts in the time to get ready for softball,” said veteran Nutley head softball coach Luann Zullo. “She’s done more than what can be expected. She works hard in softball 365 days a year.” So as the 2018 season began a few weeks ago, Wilde was ready, both pitching and hitting. However, before the season actually began, Wilde hit a little bit of bump in the road. While the Maroon Raiders were participating in their annual sojourn to the Sunshine State for some preseason scrimmages, Wilde was just miserable on the mound and at the plate. Continued on the next page

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“I didn’t know what it was,” Wilde said. “But it was bad. I was worried that what I was doing would carry over to the season. I was worried about what I was doing wrong.” “You see when we were at (Walt) Disney (World), she was not right,” Zullo said. “I had a conversation with her at Disney. I didn’t want her to put pressure on herself. She said she wanted to win games. Whether it meant being on the mound or being in the outfield, it didn’t matter to her.” But the good news was that the games in Florida did not count. They were just scrimmages. Being the dedicated and determined young lady she always is, Wilde took the preseason slump to heart. “Once we returned from Florida, Courtney has pitched in every big game,” Zullo said. “She didn’t let what happened in Florida to get to her. It didn’t rattle her. She can hit. She can pitch. She can play the outfield. We even had her at first base.” But Wilde’s importance was

toeing the rubber. “I just started working on hitting my spots when I pitched,” Wilde said. “I had to be more consistent. Last year, I was all over the place, so my pitching lessons were paying off. I had to have better focus. I started to pitch much better than I expected. My control was much better.” Wilde has been excellent for the Maroon Raiders, both at the plate and on the mound, this season. Last week, Wilde collected six hits in 14 atbats, including two hits and two RBI in a win over rival West Essex, avenging an early season defeat. Wilde had five RBI to go with the six hits last week. She also was on the mound for victories over West Essex and Livingston. For her efforts, Wilde has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Zullo is impressed with the way Wilde has turned her season around. “When she’s hitting the ball, she’s doing so with a vengeance,” Zullo said. “In the past,

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she would just get into the box and swing away. Sometimes, she hit the ball hard. But now, she’s approaching her at-bats better. She doesn’t take those crazy cuts at the plate. You can see she’s come a long way. She’s hitting the ball to all fields. She has a better pitch selection. She is staying positive with her approach. She’s become a good student of the game, watching highlights of college softball. She’s really into it.” Wilde thinks that her pitching helps her hitting - and vice versa. “I think I’m thinking more like a pitcher,” Wilde said. “I started to like pitching more. I used to think like I was an outfielder all the time. It’s grown on me. I’ve learned to think more at the plate. I definitely think getting to the plate and thinking about what I wanted to do instead of just swinging wildly has helped.”

Wilde has already begun the process about playing softball in college. She remains active in basketball, but her future is on the diamond. “I’ve definitely started thinking about playing in college, making a list of my top 10 schools,” Wilde said. Wilde also plays for the esteemed Intensity Softball program in the summer months. Intensity, based in Wall Township, has teams in five different states and places players all over the country in terms of college softball. Zullo likes what Wilde brings to the table. “She’s a great kid,” Zullo said. “She’s a great teammate. She’s always cheering for her teammates. She’s genuinely happy. When she succeeds, she gets everyone going. She wants to win every game.” Wilde knows that her future in college softball will be in the outfield.

“I know that I’ll just be playing the outfield in the future,” Wilde said. “I’m not looking to pitch in college. I’m really happy with the way I’m pitching now. The hitting is there now. I’d love to hit a few over the fence, but I’m pretty happy with everything else.” And Wilde will keep the busy workout regimen going. The Maroon Raiders have a crucial week upcoming, especially with an Essex County Tournament quarterfinal contest looming with Livingston Saturday morning in Nutley. The Maroon Raiders have two quality pitchers in sophomore Isabella Fogle (owner of four wins so far) and Wilde, but the ball will more than likely in Wilde’s hands come Saturday. “I feel better when I’m doing something,” Wilde said. “I think we might be able to do some damage in the tournament.” Sure looks that way.

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NORTH ARLINGTON: 2 FAM, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HIGH CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FENCED IN BACKYARD, SHARED DRIVEWAY LEADS TO TWO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

NORTH ARLINGTON: WELL MAINTAINED 3 FAM, 8 BR, 3 FULL BATH, 2 HALF BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, SEPARATE UTILITIES, 3 CAR CARPORT AND PARKING FOR ABOUT 12 CARS, LARGE YARD

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KEARNY: : 2 FAM, 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH, WOOD FLOORING AND CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT, HEATING BOILER AND WATER HEATER RECENTLY INSTALLED, PARKING FOR 3 CARS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 2 FAM IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD, 5 BR, 3 FULL BATH, FULL BASEMENT, DECK OFF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO BACKYARD WITH ABOVE GROUND POOL, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

EAST NEWARK: 2 FAM, 6 BR, 5 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, CENTRAL AIR, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE PLUS 2 PARKING SPACES, CLOSE TO MAJOR HIGHWAYS, WALKING DISTANCE TO PATH STATION, CLOSE TO SHOPPING

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1 Family - Beautiful all brick home total of four bedrooms, large kitchen and living room, Plus finished basement in excellent condition Property near all major shopping areas. Asking $379,000

UNDER CONTRACT Commercial - Office Building in the heart of the James Street Historic District. This renovated office building offers 7 private offices, 1.5 Baths & private conference room to lawyers, accountants and other professionals. Asking $749,999

LYNDHURST: LOVELY 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 4 BR, 1 FULL BATH, DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE WITH DRIVEWAY, CHARMING BACKYARD, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

UNDER CONTRACT 1 Family - Absolutely beautiful renovated home from top to bottom. This home welcomes you with hardwood floors into a cozy living room that boasts a fireplace as a centerpiece. Asking $352,000

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NORTH ARLINGTON: REMODELED APARTMENT, 2 BR, 1 FULL BATH, LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, WALKING DISTANCE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

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TAL NEW REN KEARNY: LARGE APARTMENT ON 2ND FLOOR ON TREE LINED STREET WITH PARKING. BLOCKS AWAY FROM BUS TO NYC TRANSPORTATION. GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS WITH LOTS OF CABINET SPACE. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. HARDWOOD FLOORS, BALCONY OFF LIVING ROOM & LAUNDRY HOOKUPS. LANDLORD REQUIRES CREDIT CHECK, RENTAL APPLICATION AND PROOF OF ABILITY TO PAY RENT.

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KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1250. 1 BR start at $1050. Jr. 1 BR start at $975. (201) 289-7096 41W12

LYNDHURST 1 BR $1,295/month HT/HW included. No pets, no smoking 973 760-4877

FOR SALE BY OWNER HARRISON Brand New 2 Family home: New 2 family house still under construction: Open floor plan, hardwood and ceramic floors, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms . Still in time to choose your colors! For more information call 973-462-2796. No Agents please 50W3

EAST NEWARK First fl. plus ground floor 4 BR, 1 garage plus 1 parking place, Close to transportation, no smoking ,no pets , 1 1/2 month security . AVL Now . Call 646-6755113 51W3

KEARNY Modern, Renovated w/ hardwood fl. Apt , 2 BR’S , LR, DR, EIK w/dishwasher , BATH, W/D Hook up, Quiet st and park in front, $ 1,600+ 1.5 month security , No pets, No smoking, Avl. Now 201-9984336. 49W3

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HARRISON New 2 BR apt , 1 Bath, EIK, LR, Stainless steel appliance, Central HT/AC. No pets. No smoking. Utilities separate. $1,550/month plus 1 1/2 months security. Avl.Now 973-985-0764 51W3

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BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE Rent now a 1 BR, 1 Bath, Garden apt. Call (201)450-1370 $1,100/month. HT/HW included. no pets. 51W1

NUTLEY Large 1 BR apt, LR, EIK, 1 parking space, Heat included , Separate utilities, AVL. June 1st, No smoking, no pets $ 49W3 1,250 + 1 1/2 month security, Contact for appointment: 201-562KEARNY 2 BR’S Apt, 5 7468 50W3 big rooms, $ 1,400 plus 1 month security, Utilities separate, no pets, no N.ARLINGTON smoking. AVL June 1 St. Call 201-978-2934 51W3

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HYUNDAI SONATA Year 2002, Miles 123.000, White , 4 Cilinders , 4 Doors 1 Year Old Rebuilt Trans, New AC, Clean and Runs Great $ 2,500 , 973449-5290 50W3

LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy St. $995/month (973) 7604877 51W3

PARKING / GARAGE FOR RENT Parking for 25ft. trucks, SUVs or Small vans, Offices Avail. call (201) 997-1500. 51W3 KEARNY Primary Location On Kearny Ave. 700 LYNDHURST Garage for sq. ft. 1 month rent + 1 rent $ 195 MONTH (973) month security. Avl. June 760-4877 51W3 1 St . Call 201-997-0026

N. ARLINGTON Newly renovated 2 Br’s apt, Washer/Dryer included, H/W included /utilities separate, Very close to transportation, Central Heat/AC, No smoking $ 1,400 + 1 1/2 month security . 201-844-4231. 50W3

N.ARLINGTON 1 Br AP $1,200 and 2 Br’s $1,400 at the Garden Apts. HT/ HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-3422206. 49W3

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KEARNY Double garage for rent - $300/month Davis st Kearny 973-519-0311 50W3 N.ARLINGTON, 1 Family , EIK, LR, DR, 3 Large BedPERSONALS room , Basement Driveway, Garage asking $309 K ;Text owner for details : Intelligent, Independent, 551-580-1637 50W3 attractive female, Blonde 5’8”seeks male 59-69, for friendship/relationship. Kearny area. Please call 201-246-1036. ROOM If no answer please leave FOR RENT message. 50W3 Kearny room for rent, Male preferred, Everything included. No smoking, No pets. Available now. 201-279-9251. 51W1

37 Year old male, looking for a good hearted Loving, Honest and mature Woman, ages 30-47 years old for a monogamous relationship with marriage potential. 845-709-7898. 50w3

KEARNY Room for rent. Single person. Female preferred. $500/month. 1 month security. Avl. May (862) 368- 7760 or (201) N. ARLINGTON Newly 772-7928 49W3 renovated 2nd Floor ,2 BR, Heat included. washer/dryer,. No pets. No smoking $1,550/month. Avl. Now Call After 5pm. KEARNY Nice and Clean $500/monthly. 1 month 973-420-4633. 50W3 security. Utilities included, Cable & internet included. Avl. Now. (201) 279-9966 50W3

N.ARLINGTON Apt. fr rent No pets. No smoking. 201-997-6666. 50W3 N. NEWARK Room for rent, Forest Hill section. $400/month. Shared Bath, No kitchen. Utilities N.ARLINGTON 5 room included. 1 month secuapt. $1,600/month + rity. No smoking. No pets. utilities. no pets. Call (201) Call after 4:30pm (973) 628-4071. 51W1 752-6877. 49W3

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KEARNY office space On Kearny Ave. $1500 + 1 1/2 months security. 900 sq.ft. Proximity to PATH call (201) 889-3118. 51W3

Successful applicants must undergo a background check and drug test prior to appointment. Applicants shall note that the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: All positions are subject to KMUA Commissioner approval. Interested parties will be required to complete an Employment Application which is available on the KMUA’s website (www. kearnynj.org/kmua). Applications (including qualifications, resume, references, etc.) should be sent to: Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Attention: Kevin O’Sullivan, 39 Central Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 or e-mailed to kosullivan@kmua.org no later than Friday, May 20, 2018. Tasks (Include but are not limited to): Operation of Jet-Vac Truck Driving of Dump Truck or Assistance with Dump Truck Duties Driving Street Sweeper Shoveling, Snow Plowing & Salting of Roads & KMUA facilities Assistance with Equipment Maintenance & Repairs Assistance with Pump Station Monitoring Response to Emergency Equipment Alarms Janitorial Duties Assistance with Filing Deliveries & Pick-Ups 51W2 Mowing Lawns

BELLEVILLE Office/store front Excellent corner location on 564 Union Ave. Apprx. 1400sq.Ft. Reception area with several private offices. Includes private bathroom. Avl. Now. Call (973) 202-8580. 51W3

HALL FOR RENT

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Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 51W9

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

FULL-TIME and/or PART-TIME LABORER – KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY in Kearny, Hudson County seeks qualified individuals for full-time and/or part-time employment. NJ CDL Class B with airbrakes endorsement and tanker endorsement is desired. Successful candidates who do not currently have a CDL Class B with airbrakes and tanker endorsement will be required to obtain the same within 180 days of employment for this position to perform routine work associated with general maintenance and repairs of pump stations and sewers as well as snow plowing, sewer jetting, street sweeping and general grounds/building maintenance. Successful applicant must be available for emergency call-outs related to emergency equipment alarms and / or snow plowing. Heavy manual labor in adverse weather conditions may be required.

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KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. From $1,150/ month. See Super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-8588246 for appointment.

KEARNY Big 2 Bedroom apt, Walk-in closet $ 1,550 KEARNY + 1 1/2 month security, AVL June 1 St, Close to park and transp, No pets, KEARNY 2rd fl. 2 BR, No smoking, Call 201LR, DR, $1,400/month + 991-7207 51W3 utilities. 1 month security. no pets/smoking. Avl. Now. (201) 988-2741 call KEARNY 6 rooms 2nd FL. $ 1,800 + 1 month secuafter 4PM. 50W3 rity, Utilities not included, Laundry facility, Parking space, Close to transp, no pets. AVL Now. 201-998KEARNY 2 Room Studio 8655. 51W1 apt. and 1 BR , HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. from $995,00/ KEARNY Newly Renomonth to $1,175.00/ vated 2 BR, LR, Kitchen month . Call Sofia after & Bath. H/W floors. Close 3pm 201-998-3516 or to schools & NY Transp. see super after 3pm 654 No pets. $1,200/month Elm St. Apt Basement 1. + Security. Avl. June 1st. 201-600-1211. 51W3 49W3

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· Experience in Hotel Housekeeping · Authorized to work in the US HAIR STYLIST · Job Type: Full-time / with customer portfolio Part-time needed full or Send resumes to part time. Marinabrooklyn@gmail. Lyndhurst,NJ com or 201 -207-8848 Call 212-470-8032 49W3 51W3

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Reliable, responsible person needed for dynamically growing manufacturing company. Duties include deliveries involving the tri-state area, receiving, shipping and stock room. CDL Class B preferred. Excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K with company match. Qualified individuals should submit copy of resume to hrapp269@ aol.com or apply at 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth, NJ. Must have copy of driving abstract to be considered. 908 259 9009. 51W4

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Insurance Customer Service We are a fast paced environment that needs a team player, with the ability to multi-task. Must have minimum of 2 years experience. Must be Bilingual English/ Spanish. Portuguese a plus. email to nbustamante@allstate.com 49W3

Busy Shop needs Multiple people, body man, combo man, frame man with Experience & tools Great pay and beneﬁts. Lusamer Auto Body25 Austin St.Newark, NJ, 07114 (973) 824 – 0113

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trailer truck on Duncan Avenue. As appears to be uncannily usual in these cases, the alleged thief — rather than being disabled or worse — jumped from the wreck and fled on foot, pursued by Poplaski, Donovan and Jersey City PD units. Other JCPD officers reportedly found the fugitive in Jersey City’s Lincoln Park, where Kearny officers identified him as the suspect — who turned out to be a 17-year-old from Newark. The teenager was charged with: theft of a MV, receiving stolen property, eluding, resisting arrest, reckless driving, being an unlicensed driver, failing to maintain lanes and failing to report an accident. He was remanded to the Juvenile Detention Center in Union. As of this writing, the passenger was still at-large. We also don’t know where the BMW ended up. Although a “ping” would find it, we are not going to bother the techies.

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Continued from Page 6 front, there were representatives from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection, the Hudson Regional Health Commission, the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management and Jersey City Medical Center EMS. Once inside, the firefighters “used a combination of foam, water and CO2 extinguishers” to train on the lingering fire which, in the interim, “had been kept in check by the warehouse sprinkler system,” Dyl said. Dyl said the fireboats had been “prepared to deploy containment booms and to monitor the [coastal] water [for any chemical spill]” and “some runoff” was discovered “but it was determined to be OK by the Coast Guard – nothing of significance – it wasn’t a large enough quantity to create a problem.” Inside, meanwhile, Dyl said the fire “only involved one pallet of material, one drum”

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located in a relatively small space in the 181,000-square foot warehouse. The liquid chemical “kept coming out of the [punctured] drum, like a faucet, which perpetuated the flames,” said Angela DeQuina, deputy director of the HRHC. For the first foray into the building, Dyl said the firefighters and Hazmat crew spent “about a half hour” working on the fire and extracting information about the chemical which, he added, continued to give off “a pungent odor,” which, Wikipedia notes, tends to evoke vegetables like maize, cabbage, beetroot and seafoods.

At about 11:30 a.m., Dyl said, “we went back in for final extinguishment” of the fire which was declared under control by noon and the site was cleared by 3 p.m. While the KFD was occupied at the fire scene, firefighters from North Arlington, North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue and Bayonne provided stand-by coverage for the rest of the town, Dyl said. As a safety precaution, construction workers were evacuated from the Pulaski Skyway which remained open to traffic and Jacobus Avenue was shut down between Rts. 1&9 and Second Street during the incident, the chief said.

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On Saturday morning of the Sale (9 a.m. to noon) the map will also be available at a special Yard Sale information booth in front of Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. A Google map of the sellers (even those who may have missed the deadline to be included in the printed map), will also include

Maps & Google Map available The KUEZ has created a special map of both residential and retailer sale locations. It will be available at Town Hall, the library and the KUEZ office after May 3. The map can also be downloaded after May 3 at www. kearnynj.org.

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