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Kinetics at MEC

2009-10-23T10:56:00.005-04:00

LYNDHURST – Above is one of the acts that juggler Greg Kennedy performed at the Meadowlands Environmental Center at DeKorte Park on Tuesday. See our Entertainment section of the Oct. 28 issue of The Observer.

Hackensack Riverkeeper Milestone Benefit

2009-10-16T14:04:00.002-04:00

This evening at the Hilton Hotel in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, Hackensack Riverkeeper hosted its Tenth Annual Awards Celebration & Sustainable SeafoodFest. Before an audience of over 200 supporters and friends – which included several members of the New Jersey State Legislature, Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and mayors and councilpersons representing numerous Hackensack River

Breat Health program at Clara Maass

2009-10-08T14:33:00.003-04:00

Clara Maass and North Arlington Health Department to host breast cancer health eventBELLEVILLE – In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an expert panel of Clara Maass Medical Center physicians, in partnership with the North Arlington Health Department, will host a program—Breast Health: Prevention on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn what steps you can take to help prevent

Born to Shop night set for Oct. 14

2009-10-07T11:47:00.002-04:00

KEARNY – The Ladies of UNICO are sponsoring a dinner “Born to Shop” Night on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the start of shopping. Vendors will be selling crafts, jewelry, pocket books, etc. For tickets, contact Celeste Pandolfi at 201-368-2409.Kearny UNICO is a chapter of UNICO National, the largest Italian-American service organization in the

CMMC recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2009-10-07T11:45:00.003-04:00

BELLEVILLE – October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, hopes to help in spreading knowledge about breast cancer among the members of its surrounding community.Since NBCAM began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have

Bloomfield Public Library presentsThursday noon films

2009-10-07T11:44:00.002-04:00

Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces the following schedule of Thursday noon films for this month. Program starts at 12:15 p.m. Admission is free.Oct. 8 – “Suddenly Last Summer,” 114 minutes, (not rated) black and white (1959) – In this gripping adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, the only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable (Katharine Hepburn) dies while on vacation with his

Columbus Day celebration planned

2009-10-07T11:38:00.001-04:00

BELLEVILLE – A Columbus Day celebration of Italian/Neapolitan songs, Italian opera, Italian-American love ballads, musical theater and more will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave.Sponsored by Stephen Colucci in memory of his wife Josephine, and the Friends of the Library, the concert will feature tenor Salvatore

NA Health Department announces upcoming programs

2009-10-07T11:37:00.004-04:00

North Arlington Health Department,10 Beaver Ave., announces the following programs scheduled for this month: Blood Pressure / Health Risk Assessment is available on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:45 p.m No appointment is necessary. The next dates are Oct. 13 and 27.Child Health Conference, Free Immunization and Well Baby Care will be available or infants and pre-school

Turkey dinner and auction set for this Friday

2009-10-07T11:34:00.007-04:00

KEARNY –The Fair Committee of Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny will be serving a turkey dinner on Friday, Oct. 9 from 5-6:45 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner will consist of turkey with all of the trimmings, dessert, coffee or tea. The cost of the dinner will be $10.There is no charge for those who want to attend only the auction, which will begin at 6:45 p.m

Update on Egoavil murder case

2009-09-30T14:12:00.020-04:00

John DeRosaEdmir SokoliElvis FeratorvicThird suspect turns himself in yesterday afternoon JERSEY CITY – Bloomfield resident Edmir Sokoli, 23, turned himself into the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Squad yesterday at 2:15 p.m. at 555 Duncan Avenue, according Hudson County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Paul LaroquetAll three suspects are currently in Hudson County Correctional Center in

DeFazio says Rachel Jewelers shooter found

2009-09-29T11:28:00.012-04:00

Xavier Egoavil's murderer charged JERSEY CITY – John DeRosa, 51, was arrested and charged today at approximately 5:30 a.m. with the Aug. 18 murder of Xavier Eoagvil, and the armed robbery of Rachel Jewelry on Kearny Avenue, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio. DeRosa was apprehended while riding in a taxi in Belleville, DeFazio said. His last known address was in Newark but he is

St. Dominic Academy’s Leadership Awards Dinner

2009-09-23T10:10:00.001-04:00

Carol Higgins Clark to be honorary guest JERSEY CITY -Carol Higgins Clark, award winning author of twelve best-selling Regan Reilly mysteries such as Decked, Iced, Snagged and most recently Cursed, is the honorary guest at Saint Dominic Academy’s Leadership Awards Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Puccini’s Restaurant in Jersey City.Ms. Clark, daughter of America’s #1 best-selling suspense writer,

At the wheel with Wheeler

2009-09-22T15:31:00.014-04:00

Remember Wheeler Antabanez from the special issue of Weird New Jersey "Nightshade on the Passaic" reviewed in a July 2008 issue of The Observer? You may find it interesting that he recently filmed a roundtrip from the Kearny boat launch, aka Frank Vincent Marina, instructing the viewer how to navigate using Google Maps.From a distinctly different point of view, a resident filmed from the same

Shakin' a leg for the Arthritis Foundation

2009-09-22T12:26:00.007-04:00

Join in the "Show Us Your Moves" contest ISELIN - The Arthritis Foundation has introduced the Show Us Your Moves Contest to encourage physical activity as part of its campaign to fight arthritis called, “Let’s Move Together.”The importance of overall good health and empowerment gained through every day movement has numerous benefits, one of which is to prevent and treat arthritis. Today, more

Health Workshops

2009-09-22T10:19:00.003-04:00

Lyndhurst Health Workshops Resume LYNDHURST - The Lyndhurst Health Department has announced the continuation of their health workshop series which will resume on October 5th. This is the third session of their Health Revelation Workshops, made possible through their partnerships with the Defining Moment Foundation and the Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance. These five interactive sessions will be held

Cleantech conference at MEC

2009-09-19T11:09:00.001-04:00

US-Israel Cleantech Conference at the Meadowlands Environment Center TRENTON - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells joined Ambassador Daniel C. Kurtzer, chairman of the NJ-Israel Commission, Yair Shiran, Israeli economic minister to North America, Jerold L. Zaro, chief of the Governor’s Office of Economic Growth, Caren S. Franzini, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Kenny

Parking spots for art

2009-09-17T14:55:00.002-04:00

JERSEY CITY – In cities around the globe tomorrow, artists, activists and citizens, and Hudson County Government, will temporarily transform metered parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called "PARK(ing) Day."Originally invented in 2005 by Rebar, a San Francisco art and design studio, PARK(ing) Day challenges people to rethink the way streets are

Child sexual assault

2009-09-16T15:06:00.005-04:00

JOHN MARIONLyndhurst man arrested on child sexual assault chargesHACKENSACK –John L. Molinelli arrested of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Sept. 16 that John Marion, 31, of 206 Lafayette Ave., Lyndhurst was arrested on charges of one count each of sexual assault (a 2nd degree crime,) criminal sexual contact (4th degree,) and endangering the welfare of a child (3rd degree.) The

QP to hold life issues seminar

2009-09-16T11:14:00.002-04:00

Life Issues Seminar Scheduled for Oct. 3As the nation continues a sometimes contentious discussion about the value of life at all stages, a discussion that today has moved beyond the subject of abortion and into the realm of the future of comprehensive healthcare in the United States, The Archdiocese of Newark will hold its annual Life Issues Seminar – Overcoming the Culture of Death – on

Rothman on Rep. Joe Wilson

2009-09-16T09:46:00.011-04:00

Congressman Rothman votes to passa Resolution of Disapproval” of Rep. Joe WilsonWASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Rothman (D – NJ) made the following statement after voting to pass a “resolution of disapproval” of Rep. Joe Wilson (R – SC). The resolution can be found below Rothman’s statement:“Today I voted (Sept. 15), along with my colleagues for a resolution disapproving of Rep. Joe Wilson’s

Mayor and Township Board of CommissionersAnnounce Senior Adult Health Workshop

2009-09-16T09:27:00.012-04:00

“How to Care for Your Aging Parents”Will Help Inform Caregivers in Our CommunityNUTLEY – The Township of Nutley’s Board of Commissioners recently announced that they plan to co-sponsor a senior adult health workshop, “How to Care for Your Aging Parents”, planned for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Nutley Adult Social Activity Center, 65 Bloomfield Ave., Nutley. The program, targeted to

Hudson County heroes will gather to honor fallen officer

2009-09-16T09:24:00.007-04:00

The DiNardo Family Cup Soccer Tournamentkicks off on Sept. 18 at Giants StadiumHead Coach Alex Lalaoui from the Soccer Learning Center along with the New York Red Bulls has announced a special fundraising soccer tournament scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 at Giants Stadium in Rutherford to benefit the family of fallen Jersey City Police Detective Marc Anthony DiNardo.Soccer players presenting local

Resolution passed concerning care giving crisis

2009-09-16T09:16:00.002-04:00

House of Representatives Resolution First Step A concurrent resolution that passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives is an important first step in addressing the looming age wave crisis that could jeopardize the independence of millions of older adults, according to senior-care industry and Congressional representatives. Co-sponsored by New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance, House

Kentucky Care countdown

2009-09-15T13:37:00.003-04:00

KEARNY – Please help our drive for the poorest of the poor in Kentucky by bringing your donations to The Observer offices at 531 Kearny Ave. on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Above is the result of the extraordinary generosity of Kearny residents and businesses, the Kearny Fire Department FMBA and others from last year's layout of items in Knotts County.

Pres. Obama National Address to Students

2009-09-15T13:28:00.000-04:00