Passaic County
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Upcoming Italian Heritage Events in New Jersey
I haven’t had the opportunity to post lately. It hasn’t been for lack of want, or news, or interest. It’s mainly due to a lack of energy. It is hard to believe, but almost two weeks ago, I had orthognathic surgery to address issues I developed from a fall while out fly fishing with my… Continue reading
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Remembering a Hero: Dariel Vasquez
During the last few weeks, we have witnessed dangerous and destructive wildfires throughout our beloved state. From Jackson to Hewitt, the extremely dry conditions are a literal hot bed for a spark to become deadly. And this week, we lost a hero. Dariel Vasquez The Jennings Creek Fire took the life of volunteer fire fighter… Continue reading
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Upcoming Event at End of Italian Heritage Month
I’ll be honest, October was a terrible month. I normally look forward to October every year, as it is the perfect excuse to celebrate all that is wonderful about Italian heritage. However, that wasn’t the case for me. My Aunt had been sick for a long time. Heart issues, kidney issues, fluid buildup; it was… Continue reading
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The Kickoff to Feast Season
While the weather may not feel like it, we are on the cusp of the unofficial kickoff to summer. It is time for heading down the shore, getting outside, and enjoying the warm weather… and I promise, it will get better! There are also multiple festivals and carnivals around the state, but for me it… Continue reading
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In Memory of Sheriff Richard Berdnik
Stop what you are doing. If you aren’t driving, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Take another deep breath. Pause. Today, Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a decorated and highly respected officer, took his own life. It is a tremendous loss to his family, his fellow officers, and his community. The Clifton Police Department has… Continue reading
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Happy New Jersey Day!
I am excited to (hopefully) be the first person of your day to wish you a Happy New Jersey Day! Now for me, every day is New Jersey Day, but this is one of the two days out of the year we all need to stop and pay homage to our great state. In case… Continue reading
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The Need for Trees
We interrupt Italian Heritage Month for this important announcement from The Land Conservancy of New Jersey… Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting We had a great day planting trees at Nancy Conger West Brook Preserve. Twenty people came out to help create a young forest on the site where a dilapidated barn used to be. But… Continue reading
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For all the Right Reasons: Mayor Hector Carlos Lora
“It’s so cold, I saw the Governor with his hands in his own pockets.” As you all know, I don’t talk about politics on here. Mainly because politics, especially Jersey politics, is really ugly. Corruption, crony politics, back-room deals; it goes on forever. Or at least it feels like it does. And most of them… Continue reading
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Paterson’s and Newark’s West Side
“When you’re a Jet, You’re a Jet all the way. From your first cigarette, To your last dyin’ day.“ My favorite Broadway show, hands down, is West Side Story. The show that put Stephen Sondheim on the map has transcended time. I remember watching the movie for the first time in middle school during general… Continue reading
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