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BOLT OF MEMORIES Once-abandoned husky dies after capturing hearts of countless locals
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ichelle Feurerstein, also known as Kathy, has a long history with dogs. And she’s perhaps best known for her role at K-9 Corner at Midland Avenue and Elm Street. But her work goes far beyond the grooming she performs there. It was a little under a month ago when she got word that there was a Husky living at a Harrison construction site — near First and Bergen. The thing was, while there were workers at the site who fed
the pooch, later identified by the name Bolt (and seen to the right) because he often took off when humans approached him, no one seemed to know how he got there. There were rumors. Some believed he might have been a guard dog for the construction site. That turned out to be false. Some had heard he got there from Route 21. That turned out to be false. But whatever the reason was, Feurerstein knew it See BOLT, Page 16
NAPD honors several officers for outstanding service By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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f you turn on your television at all of late, and if you tune to one of the national news network, chances are you’ll find a report about the police. And it’s likely not going to be pretty or positive news.
Yet with all that’s happening nationally, there are a lot of local police officers who are doing fine work — proper police work — and most of the time, you won’t hear anything about it. And somehow, despite all that negativity, these well-trained and dedicated officers go out onto the streets, each and every day, without
fear, while putting their lives on the line. Here at The Observer, as we did last week with a feature on the Lyndhurst PD’s bike squad, or the incredible efforts of a Kearny officer who helped a Black man and his child by giving them free groceries left over from a 7-Eleven giveaway, it is our desire to show our readers that not
all cops are like the ones we’ve seen in the national news from Minneapolis and elsewhere. This week, it’s the Valor Awards bestowed on members of the North Arlington Police Department for their heroic actions in 2019 and in one instance early in 2020.
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New guidelines put AG at odds with police brass Sources say Grewal used media to announce changes and never consulted with chiefs before doing so By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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ig changes are coming to the way police are trained, including the concept of state licensing of police officers, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal (seen in photo) said last week, but in doing so, he’s put himself at odds with police brass. The attorney general last week said the New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC), which establishes statewide law enforcement standards, voted unanimously last week in support of two significant policing reform measures — to create a statewide police licensing program and to overhaul
statewide training programs for law enforcement officers. This comes a few days after the attorney general also issued orders that will require police agencies across the state to release some police officers’ disciplinary records by year’s end. Grewal, who serves as PTC chairman, was in favor of both proposals. In the months ahead, the PTC says it will develop detailed plans for the reforms. New Jersey remains one of a handful of states that does not license law enforcement officers and the recent vote is being called the “first step to bring New Jersey’s practices in line with the rest of the country,” according to Grewal.
“We are committed to making New Jersey a national leader on policing reform, and (the) unanimous vote demonstrates that commitment,” Grewal said. “Every day, we are taking another step to promote the culture of transparency, accountability and professionalism that marks New Jersey’s best police departments.”
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Under the licensure proposal, any individual seeking to become a law enforcement officer in New Jersey will need to meet certain uniform professional standards. Officers will be required to maintain these standards in order to keep their license and continue working as a law enforcement officer in the state. Similarly, individuals who fall short of these professional standards risk the suspension or revocation of their license, which could temporarily or permanently prevent them from working as officers in a New Jersey law enforcement agency. The suspension/revocation process would make it more difficult for officers with extensive disciplinary problems from moving from police department to police department without accountability. The training proposal adopted by the PTC will apparently serve as a framework to supplement and enhance the training law enforcement officers receive, in an effort to increase the delivery of safe and effective police services to the public. PTC Administrator John Cunningham recommended that basic police training courses be reviewed and enhanced, incorporating national best practices in areas such as de-escalation techniques; crisis intervention team training (CIT); interpersonal communication skills; cultural diversity; situational training scenarios; practical interactive exercises during both the academy and field training; defensive tactics training; and a mandatory field training officer program. Building public trust? The announcement is the latest from Grewal, who says his efforts are “to strengthen trust between law enforcement and community and builds on his December 2019 launch of the Excellence in Policing initiative.” Among other recent announcements: On June 2, 2020, Gov. Philip D. Murphy and Grewal
announced a new phase of the Excellence in Policing initiative, which included five actions: expansion of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training; further development of the statewide “Use of Force Portal”; plans to update the statewide “Use of Force Policy” for the first time in two decades; the creation of a “Incident Response Team” in the Division on Civil Rights; and public support for the police licensure proposal adopted today. On June 5, 2020, Grewal issued guidance prohibiting all New Jersey law enforcement officers from using “chokeholds, carotid artery neck restraints, or similar tactics on any individual, except in the very limited situations when deadly force is necessary to address an imminent threat to life.” The guidance further noted that “because these tactics create a substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm,” officers who cause a subject’s death or injury while performing them “face potential criminal liability.” On June 12, 2020, Grewal provided additional details about plans to revise New Jersey’s “Use of Force Policy,” including plans to host community listening sessions in all 21 counties. In addition, OAG launched a website (nj. gov/oag/force) to collect the public’s comments about proposed revisions to the policy. On June 15, 2020, Grewal issued a statewide order requiring New Jersey law enforcement agencies to annually publish a list of officers who were fired, demoted, or suspended for more than five days due to a disciplinary violation, with the first list to be published no later than Dec. 31, 2020. In addition, Grewal announced that the law enforcement agencies within the Department of Law & Public Safety — the New Jersey State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice, and the Juvenile Justice Commission — will publish historical lists Continued on the next page
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Continued from previous page of officers subject to similar disciplinary penalties over the past 20 years. Despite this, several law enforcement sources, who did not want to be named, have told The Observer these initiatives were never discussed with high-ranking police leaders on the local and county level, but they were instead announced on television and via social media, without an iota of warning to said departments’ leadership. And the state’s police unions are up in arms about the pace of all of this, leading to a joint statement issued by the State PBA, the state troopers’ union and superior officers’ association, the state Fraternal Order of Police and the Jersey City Police Department’s Police Officers Benevolent Association (POBA). “Ten days ago, and with less than one hours’ notice, the unions representing law enforcement officers across New Jersey were notified by the attorney general of his intent to unilaterally force the publication of all officers’
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general’s outright denial to agreements,” the statement negotiate in good faith, has said. “Also, many identities slated for release will include left us with no other option than to file litigation and seek deceased law enforcement officers, some of whom made temporary restraints until our arguments are heard in the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and whose names court,” the unions said. “State are etched on the walls of the troopers and police officers throughout New Jersey serve National Law Enforcement with great honor and distincOfficers Memorial in Washtion and we are proud of the ington, D.C. At the conclusion of our meeting, we were commitment our members Michelle advertising@theobserver.com simply told by the201-991-1600 attorney make to the citizens of this general that his office would great state. Client: culminated inNewspaper: a meeting be in touch.” “They deserve to be with the attorney general to And because there were no respected and treated with express our many concerns. fair and reasonable policies opportunities to negotiate, Troublingly, the meeting bewhich address current issues the unions are now taking gan with the attorney general while helping our profession the attorney general to court reading, word-for-word, a grow closer to the communito stop him from being allegal disclaimer which made ties we care for, not further lowed to have public records it explicitly clear the meetAdvertising: Hereto isthe thepublic. updated template with new photo of Jarlynn Hyd apart. Weaare always open to released ing was not a negotiation. progress that actually makes “Unfortunately, the firm For nearly two hours, we New Jersey a better place for deadline of July 15 for discussed many extremely all families to live, work, and the publication of names, problematic issues with his thrive — including our own.” coupled with the attorney directives,” the unions said.
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Scout’s Eagle project will restore veterans’ graves
By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com To say this July 4th will be different than, well, just about any of the 240+ this country has observed would be an understatement of epic proportions. But one Kearny boy is doing his part to help locals forget the pandemic, the lack of fireworks — and all that has followed COVID-19. Eliot Jablonski, a Life Scout and assistant senior patroller of Unit 305, Kearny, (St. Stephen’s ... seen at right) will honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Jablonski’s Eagle Project is an arduous effort to restore 777 gravestones of veterans within the Soldiers’ Circle at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny. The kickoff takes place, fittingly, on the eve of Independence Day — Friday, July 3, to highlight the importance of the service of those who made the ultimate sacrifice
for our country. Since its construction in the 1880s, more than 500 American Civil War veterans and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient have been buried in Arlington Cemetery along Schuyler Avenue. These veterans and others serving in other wars and conflicts are buried within the special section known as the “Soldiers’ Circle.” Over the years, their headstones have fallen into major disrepair and need to be restored to their former glory. And that’s where Jablonski comes in. He’s coordinating the restoration with his fellow Scouts and leaders from his unit along with members of the Hudson County Genealogical and Historical Society. Jablonski consulted with Kearny Fire Department Chief Steven Dyl, Deputy Chief Joseph Mastandrea and Capt. Michael Janeczko
to borrow a 250-gallon water tote. New firefighter recruits assisted with the setup of the water source at the cemetery. The restoration project will use at least 777 gallons of water. Deep cleaning the gravestones, especially the older ones, requires care and a special process. Volunteers will be instructed how to apply water-soluble D/2 biological solution that organically breaks down the mold, lichen and environmental weathering on the gravestones. Once the stones are wet, the application of D/2 takes about 15 minutes to begin to work. Using a gallon of water, the product is then scrubbed off the stones in approximately another 15 minutes. After a half an hour, the formerly undecipherable stones reveal the name and rank of the soldier, sailor or airman buried among the concentric circles.
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Use caution if you must use legal fireworks By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Editor’s note: The following story ran in The Observer in 2018. We run it again this year — with some updates — as a reminder and public-service announcement for our readers. Six months before he left office, former Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that allowed some fireworks to be sold, purchased and set off legally by those 16 and older. We’re not talking about the fireworks you’d normally (but not this year) see over the Passaic River — or from Macy’s on the East River — each July 4. No, those are still and likely will always will be illegal to buy, sell and set off unless you’re a professional. Still, for the ones that are legal, Kearny Fire Chief Steven Dyl has a word of advice for the public. “Leave it to the professionals,” Dyl said. But since many July 4 events have been canceled this year because of COVID-19, there’s a chance more non-professionals could be setting fireworks off at home.
Dyl says though it may appear a legally purchased and set-off firework is out, that’s not always the case. “It’s like when we used to see a lot of cigarette-smoking fires,” the chief said. “The fire starts after smoldering. It looks innocent, but it isn’t. It’s the same with fireworks. It may look like they’re out, but smoldering is possible.” And when that happens, it could be an hour or more afterward that a fire starts. This, of course, leads to something else Dyl hopes the public realizes. If a fire breaks out after setting off
legal fireworks, don’t try to put it out without professional help. “If something goes wrong, call us — we’ll be happy to respond,” Dyl stressed. “It may seem like the fire is out — but it might not be. Even if you think you’ve put the fire out, still call. Any place of business can sell these legal items. But each store can have no more than 125 pounds of pyrotechnics on premises. Meanwhile, Dyl hopes consumers take things responsibly, even though it’s been a few years since the new fireworks law took effect. “Be very cautious,” the chief said.
“Be certain that adults are the ones setting them off and supervising things. Be sure to be away from where people are. Be as sensible as possible, as well.” Dyl says after one buys legal fireworks, they should be stored in a safe location, well away from anything flammable — and that includes garage-stored gas cans. While the garage is the most logical place for storage, according to Dyl, they must be stored well away from the location of any potential welding, where sparks could easily set them off without notice. ILLEGAL are any kinds of sky rockets or bottle rockets, firecrackers of any kind, reloadable shell devices or Roman candles, any aerial fireworks and single-tube devices. (Rule of thumb: if it’s air bound, it’s illegal.) LEGAL are sparklers (though Dyl warns that sparklers can still cause serious burns), smoke-creating devices, novelties such as party poppers that emit confetti, ground sparkling devices, sparkling wheels and groundbased sparkling devices. Bottom line — if you’re going to buy legal fireworks, use extreme caution.
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Blood gave Kearny High School grads a send-off for the ages
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Community-college funding must be restored for NJ to survive pandemic By Christopher M. Reber
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ew Jersey recovered economically, and — to some extent, emotionally — from Sept. 11, 2001, the Great Recession of 2009 and Superstorm Sandy thanks in large part to the state’s community colleges. In the aftermath of those challenging times, enrollment at New Jersey’s 18 community colleges skyrocketed as high school grads to senior citizens signed on for the affordable, high-quality, community-college education that enabled them to establish or revamp their lives and livelihoods. New Jersey’s community colleges enroll over 325,000 students at more than 60 campuses, making them the largest provider of higher education in the state. Yet, New Jersey’s community colleges haven’t had an increase in state operating aid for 10 years, and funding cuts that occurred in the last recession were never restored. So even before the pandemic and the loss of revenue in its wake, New Jersey’s community colleges have been working from
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Nutley PD: We’ll continue our professional ways
Editor’s note: The following statement was released late last week, jointly, by Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo and Police Commissioner Al Petracco. We print it in its entirety this week, unedited, except where needed for grammatical purposes. Over the last several weeks since the tragic incident that took place in Minneapolis which led to the death of George Floyd, we’ve been speaking to many residents and citizens and answering many questions regarding what we do in the Nutley Police Department. We, along with all the officers of the Nutley Police Department, were angered and saddened by what took place in Minneapolis and will continue to work hard to provide the highest level of public safety in a fair and equitable manner. We want to ensure all residents and citizens that the Nutley Police Department takes pride and is committed to treating all citizens with Integrity, Respect, Fairness and Service. These are our core values as expressed in our mission statement and all officers are committed to policing in a professional manner. In the Nutley Police Department, we strive to hire the best-qualified people and provide continual training to ensure all our officers are properly trained in the best practices in policing. After being hired and completing initial training at the police academy, all officers enter into our field training program and are mentored by a trained a field-training officer for a minimum of eight weeks. It’s during this time that we instill these core values into our new officers and ensure they are sufficiently trained before releasing them from the program. From there, all officers of the department continue to receive mandatory in-service training throughout the year in areas of use of force, domestic violence, de-escalation tactics, bias incidents, first aid and other critical areas that require additional training. We take great pride in the training we provide our officers and have a full-time training unit that
ensures all officers receive the latest training available. The Nutley Police Department is accredited through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and has continued to meet these stringent requirements since first attaining accreditation status in 2011. As part of our accreditation standards, we are required to update our policy and procedures on a yearly basis to ensure that our officers are following the best practices in policing. As part of these standards, supervisors review all calls and incidents to ensure officers are complying with these policies. In addition, all use of force and critical incidents are reviewed by command staff to ensure compliance. We hold all of our officers to the highest standards and they are committed to treating all citizens in a professional and fair manner. We, along with all the officers of the Nutley Police Department, have worked hard for many years building relationships throughout our community through many of the programs we offer to interact on a positive note with all residents. We will continue to build the trust from our residents by working together with them. Every officer in the department is committed to our community-policing programs and these programs will continue to allow us to build relationships and trust with all citizens. One of the programs we offer at an early age for our children is the Junior Police Academy. Children aged 10 to 13 spend five days with officers learning what police officers do and interact with officers on a positive note, learning how to make the right choices and decisions in life and learning to work as a team with the other children in the program. Feedback from parents of the children who attended the academy have expressed that the experience helped their children develop relationships with officers so when they see them in public, they feel comfortable coming up and interacting with them. This program has been extremely well received with our residents.
OP-ED In addition, our officers teach the national LEAD program — Law Enforcement Against Drugs — in all our elementary schools throughout the year. This curriculum allows officers to go into the schools and work with children for 10 weeks. The officers coach and mentor the students on making right choices in life and how to think about the choices they are faced with in addition to having the courage to make the right decision. Another program we began implementing several years ago is PALS — Police at Lunch with Students —where officers select a different school each month and bring pizza to have lunch with a group of children and interact with them on a positive note. All these programs have allowed us to build great relationships with the children in the community and we will continue to provide these types of positive programs. In addition, the Nutley Police Department also offers events for adults including the nationwide initiative of Coffee with Cop. This program allows our officers to interact with citizens in a relaxed and less formal setting. Officers are encouraged to sit down with members of the community to discuss a wide variety of matters and concerns to answer questions, and to become better acquainted with the citizens who reside or visit our community. We also offer safety-related training to citizens. In the Fall of 2019, we hosted a medical-training course that instructed citizens on what to do in case of a medical emergency in their home or workplace. The Nutley Police Department has also been working to develop a Citizen’s Police Academy Program to provide citizens with an in-depth look at police work in their community. We are committed to continuing these programs and to remain engaged with these community-policing events and programs. The Nutley Police Department adheres to all NJ
Attorney General Guidelines and Accreditation standards and restricts or requires the following: Chokeholds and strangleholds are banned, unless it is a deadly force situation. We require all officers to de-escalate situations whenever possible, by communicating with subjects and maintaining distance. Officers are provided specific ongoing training in this area. We require verbal warnings, when possible, prior to discharging a firearm. We require officers to exhaust all alternatives, when possible, before discharging a firearm. We require all officers to intervene and stop excessive force and report the incident to command staff. In addition officers must report any and all misconduct. Officers are not permitted to shoot at moving vehicles, unless it is a deadly force situation and no other option is available. We require adherence to a strict use of force continuum, and only use deadly force as a last resort. We require officers to document and report each time they use or threaten to use force. These incidents are reviewed by our command staff. Once again, we would like everyone to know that the
Nutley Police Department is dedicated to working with the public as partners in public safety. We will continue to work with all areas of society and government to provide this service. We are committed to the highest levels of professionalism and public safety for all persons, regardless of race, religion or creed. We will continue to work hard to expand our partnership with the public and always strive to improve the level of service we provide on a day to day basis. We would also like to personally assure all citizens that no member of the Nutley Police Department will tolerate police misconduct of any kind including any kind of excessive force or any form of racial bias. In closing, we want to thank you for your support and to tell you that it is our distinct honor to serve as the Chief of Police and Commissioner of Public Safety for the Township of Nutley. Chief Thomas Strumolo Commissioner Al Petracco
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Smile Design Center has reopened its doors and is taking precautions to keep its patients safe from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. “We are pleased to inform you that we have instituted many safety procedures and protocols to keep you and our team safe and we now feel confident in beginning our return to regular hours,” the center said. As of June 8, regular hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m. “We want you to feel confident in your decision to return to us so that you may continue your dental care.
As you are aware we are striving to be your complete health dental practice and now more than ever your wellbeing is a priority that should not be delayed,” the center said. Aside from the standard protocols that it has always had in place, Smile Design Center has added : • UVC disinfection lamps to its HVAC system. • Hepa/UVC filtration modules in every room to provide additional protections. • A new type of suction/isolation system that will reduce aerosols generated by 90% to protect our team and patients.
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Gilmore was charged with two counts of credit-card theft, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and possession of hypodermic needles. He was later transferred to the county jail. On June 14 at 4:10 p.m., Officer Ellesse Ogando responded to a report of a car burglary at the Walmart parking lot. A store employee returned to her Hyundai during a break to find that a book bag that had been on the passenger side floor of her car was now missing. Inside the bag had been a MacBook computer, charger and clothes. Working with store security, Officer Ogando was able to quickly identify a suspect who had entered, and was still inside of, the store. The suspect was apprehended by Officer Ogando and backup officers. He allegedly gave officers a false name at first, but was later identified as Carmelo Hernandez Jr., 53, of Newark. Incident to arrest, officers seized a bag of cocaine and a cut straw from Hernandez.
Video surveillance showed that the victim’s book bag had been stashed at another location in the parking lot leading to its recovery. Hernandez was charged with burglary, theft, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia and hindering apprehension. Has was remanded to the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny. On May 13 at 11:05 a.m. a Highland Avenue resident reported to Officer Mat Lopez that a 2018 Schwinn bicycle had been stolen from his yard overnight. The resident also introduced his neighbor who had video from his own home, from midnight, of a man attempting to open his garage door. Det. Neil Nelson took up the investigation and identified Gerard F. McCollum, 49, of East Newark, as the man who allegedly tried to enter the garage on May 13. A warrant was issued for McCollum’s arrest for the charge of criminal attempt (burglary). See KPD, Page 12
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Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence
By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all of the top scholar/athletes in the state. This year, there were five very worthy recipients of the NJSIAA Scholar/Athlete Award. Unfortunately, because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the luncheon was cancelled and the recipients received their awards through the mail. But the Observer is taking the time to honor all five of this year’s top Scholar/Athletes with a special feature. So here goes:
Gabe dos Santos, Kearny
Can there be a more worthy recipient of a Scholar/Athlete award than this young man, who was a part of the Kearny track and field team for four years? Dos Santos received 11 varsity letters in his career – three for cross country, four for indoor track and four for outdoor track, even though there wasn’t a season this past spring. “For the most part, it’s an individual sport,” dos Santos said. “But at practice, we’re one big community. Everyone is so friendly with each other. We hang out and stretch together. It’s a lot of fun. I’ve made so many friends through track. I’ve had friendly competition, both in practices and in races.” Dos Santos participated in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs during his career. “Well, only the 3,200 a few times,” dos Santos said. “I’m really not great with distances.” Dos Santos said that he
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Kearny’s Gabe dos Santos proudly displays the NJSIAA Scholar/Athlete award he received last week as Kearny’s top student/athlete.
struggled at first with running track. “It was definitely hard at first,” dos Santos said. “There was one time that I came home from practice so tired that I just conked out on the floor for about three hours. But as the years progressed, I got better with it.” Dos Santos really never had to worry about grades. He graduated with a 5.1 grade point average (out of 4.0) and scored an astounding 1450 on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. So is there any wonder that dos Santos, the salutatorian for the Kearny Class of 2020, is headed to Yale in a couple months? That’s right. A Kearny kid is Ivy Leaguebound for New Haven and the prestigious Yale University. Dos Santos will major in com-
puter science and will be part of Yale’s STEM program. Dos Santos also served as the SGA President and was the Homecoming King last fall. “I had so many great teachers during my days in Kearny,” dos Santos said. “Academics have always been important to me. I wanted to get involved as much as I could all four years.” Dos Santos didn’t know he was receiving the award. “I saw something come in the mail, but I didn’t know what it was,” dos Santos said. “I was a little shocked that I received it. It came on the same day as (Kearny High’s virtual) graduation. It was a big honor to be selected. I know that there are a lot of students who do well in both academics and sports.” But none as successful as the
Yale-bound dos Santos.
James Blake, Lyndhurst
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Lyndhurst’s James Blake, an All-County defensive tackle for the state champions, is the Golden Bears’ recipient as the top student/athlete.
Blake earned his reputation as the tough-as-nails All-Bergen County nose guard for the Lyndhurst football team that went 11-1 and captured the first NJSIAA state sectional championship for the school in 36 years. Blake was also the heavyweight on the Golden Bears’ wrestling team, after never tried the sport before this year. But Blake was also a stellar performer in the classroom, posting a 3.7 GPA and getting 1060 on the SATs. Like dos Santos, Blake received the award in the mail unannounced. “I didn’t know I was going to get it,” Blake said. “I was very excited to open the mail and get it.” Blake, headed to Franklin Pierce, an NCAA Division II school in New Hampshire to play football, always took a lot of pride in his grades. “School always came first,” Blake said. “My Mom (Michele Leanzo Blake) made sure I got the good grades. I had to be able to get it done in the classroom before I could get it done on the field. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to play football if I didn’t have good grades. My mother instilled that in me and that message hit home.” Blake will major in criminal justice at Franklin Pierce with the possibility of one day becoming a police officer. “That would be nice if it happens,” Blake said. Blake said that he felt honored to receive such a prestigious award. “I’m glad to see my hard work recognized,” Blake said. “There’s more than just football. It was a very good honor to receive.” See AWARDS, Page 10
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Dhruvil Desai, North Arlington
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North Arlington’s Dhruvil Desai came to the United States and rapidly learned three sports, earning varsity letters in football, bowling and baseball.
Talk about your remarkable stories of achievement. When Desai came to the United States from his native India just two years ago, he didn’t know many people in his new home. “I had just my uncle and his family and my family,”
Desai said. “It was really tough. Everything was new. Socially, I had no friends here and I was new to the town.” So Desai thought that the best way to make friends in his new hometown was to participate in sports. “In India, I played cricket,” Desai said. “And I focused more on my academics. Here, sports has an equal importance, so I decided to join sports.” So in the fall, Desai signed up to play football. He never played football before. In the winter months, Desai joined the bowling team. He never bowled before. And in the spring, Desai went to baseball tryouts – and he never played baseball before. It has to be a daunting task to try to tackle three sports when all the others have years of experience ahead of Desai. “I took advantage of my chances to play sports,” Desai said. In football, Desai was such a quick learner that he started a few games at offensive tackle.
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“When I started out, Coach (Paul Savage) put me on the defensive line, but I learned so much that I moved to the offensive line,” Desai said. “I took some really nice hits.” In bowling, Desai didn’t even know how to hold the ball, but he became a twohanded bowler. “When I first started, I was bowling around 120,” Desai said. “But at the end, my average was around 197. I learned how to bowl with two hands and with extra practice, I got better.” And baseball has some similarity to cricket, so that had to be a little easier. “Coach (Paul Marcantuono) stayed with me for extra practice,” Desai said. “That really helped me a lot.” Desai became an outfielder and pitcher for the Vikings as a junior. His role would have probably increased this past season – but he is playing for the North Arlington team in the upcoming Last Dance Tournament in two weeks. Desai maintained a 3.3 grade point average and received an 1150 on the SAT. He will attend Rutgers-Newark in the fall. “This means a lot to me,” Desai said. “In India, I never got anything related to sports. I guess this means my hard work paid off.”
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Belleville’s Adam Ruales-Godoy accumulated a high grade point average while juggling a busy schedule.
If there was a sport to be played, then Ruales-Godoy was willing to try it out. “I’m the lucky one,” Ruales-Godoy said. “I’m very proud to represent Belleville anyway I could.” Ruales-Godoy gave football a try, then volleyball and bowling. “I loved to represent Belleville,” Ruales-Godoy said. “I wore the town on my sleeve. I would try anything.” Ruales-Godoy didn’t try hitting the books. He excelled at it, collecting a 4.07 grade point average and scoring 1190 on the SAT. He’s headed to the University of Massachusetts-
Amherst to study animal science, with the ultimate goal being a veterinarian. “Animals have always played a special part of my life,” Ruales-Godoy said. “They say that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well, I’m the best friend to all animals. I want to work with animals and get paid for it.” Ruales-Godoy said that he’s been emotional about leaving Belleville. “There is a little bit of sadness, because I couldn’t experience my last year of volleyball,” Ruales-Godoy said. “I’m going to miss all the great people of Belleville and all the classic events. I tried to make the best out of it. It’s nice to get an award like this. It’s going to help me get in my comfort zone. I wouldn’t regret anything that happened to me. It’s a great honor.”
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SATs. Ugaz was also the valedictorian for the Harrison Class of 2020. Ugaz will study biology and will be on the pre-med track. “It was honestly a dream of mine to go to Michigan,” Ugaz said. “I had this rain jacket when I was young. I put it on and it said Michigan. I said, ‘When I grow up, I’ll go to Michigan.’ When I got to high school, I did some research and realized I could get there.” Ugaz, a native of Peru, also played his fair share of sports at Harrison. He played football for a while, then joined
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and volleyball for three years. “Volleyball is my main sport, but I really wanted to try everything,” Ugaz said. “Academics always came first. My mother (Silvia Carhuavilca) always made sure that I was doing good things in both.” As for the top scholar/athlete award, Ugaz was a little shocked. “I was kind of surprised about it,” Ugaz said. “I tried to play it cool. I thought maybe I had a shot for the scholar part. I found out in school that I was the scholar/athlete and I was proud. I put my heart into everything
athlete. It’s still a bizarre feeling, like a dream come true.” Ugaz’s dream will eventually come true when he becomes a doctor. “I want to focus on the human body,” Ugaz said. “I would love to be an orthopedic surgeon.” If Ugaz could do it all over again, he would have asked for one more volleyball season to make up for the one the Blue Tide lost last spring due to the coronavirus, “I would love to get one last ride with my teammates,” Ugaz said. “I feel like my ride was cut short.”
I did.” And incredibly, a youth’s windbreaker is the reason why a valedictorian is headed to Ann Arbor. “It’s actually really crazy for a jacket to make a dream come true,” Ugaz said. “The jacket still has the logo and everything.” Ugaz was very grateful for his chance to be a Blue Tide. “I felt like my coaches were like family members,” Ugaz said. “They kept telling me that I could do it. I doubted myself and second guessed myself, but they encouraged me. I never thought I could be the top student/
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On June 15 at 11:38 a.m., Det. Mike Andrews saw McCollum standing on the Clay Street Bridge and placed him under arrest on the outstanding charge. After booking, McCollum was transferred to the county jail. On June 16 at 6:31 p.m., Dets. Mike Andrews, Cesar Negron, Dave Bush and Tim Castle were surveilling the area around Dunkin’ on Kearny Avenue in response to citizen complaints of open-air drug sales. The detectives watched Christopher D. Zapata, 22, of Belleville, allegedly engage in conversation with two Kearny boys, aged 14 and 16. Zapata then allegedly disappeared into an alleyway for a few moments before returning and engaging the 14-yearold in a hand-to-hand drug sale on the sidewalk. The detectives moved in and took custody of the 14-year-old boy, who was clenching a bag of marijuana in his hand. Zapata, who had entered a nearby grocery store, was also quickly apprehended without incident. In the alleyway where Zapata had briefly retreated, the detectives found a black handbag with a “Call of Duty Black Ops” logo on it. Inside the bag were smaller bags, vials and plastic containers of marijuana. The 14-year-old was later released into his mother’s custody with delinquency complaints charging him with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Zapata was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, distribution of marijuana, intent and distribution within 1,000 feet of a school and 500 feet of a public building. He was remanded to the county jail. On June 22 at 4:05 p.m., Officers Ogando and Sean Kelly responded to the Walmart parking lot on a call from On Star that they had pinged a customer’s
stolen Chevy Traverse to the south side of the lot. Officer Kelly found the Traverse in row 11 just as Cesar L. Delgado, 33, of Newark was stepping out of it. After confirming with Newark police the Traverse had been reported stolen earlier that day, the officers arrested Delgado. He was charged with burglary and receiving stolen property and was sent to the Hudson County Jail. On June 22 at 11:51 p.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira was patrolling Belgrove Drive when his attention was drawn to a BMW 3 series that turned in front of him without signaling. Oliveira punched the beamer’s license plate into his in-car computer and found that there was no record of the registration on file with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Officer Oliveira pulled over the BMW to learn that it was being operated by a 16-year-old Kearny boy who had no driver’s license or vehicle documentation. What the boy did reportedly have next to him in the car was a plastic container of marijuana and a grinder. The officer searched the center console and driver’s seat finding a loose oxycodone pill, a partially-smoked marijuana cigarillo and a package of rolling papers. The youth was taken into custody for possession of a schedule II drug, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. He was also issued traffic tickets for driving an unregistered vehicle, fictitious plates, operating while in possession of narcotics, unlicensed driving, failure to signal and failure to possess an insurance card. The boy’s mother declined to pick him up from the police station, instead giving consent for his 18-year-old girlfriend to take custody of him. The writer, Capt. Tim Wagner, is the Kearny Police Department’s Public Information Officer. He is also the Commander of the Internal Affairs Bureau.
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Obituaries FRANCIS X. HESKETH
Francis X. Hesketh, 82, of Kearny, died June 16 at his home in the company of his loving family. Prior to his retirement in 1996, Mr. Hesketh was employed as a special education teacher in the Montclair school system for 25 years, having received his master’s degree in special education from Jersey City State College. He was a member of the New Jersey Education Assn., and the Essex County Teacher’s Assn. In 2010, he was honored by St. Cecilia Parish’s Holy Name Society as their “Man of the Year.” Frank’s commitment to his family, his Catholic faith and St. Cecilia Church was beyond measure. Frank was a member of the Parish Council, taught high school CCD and called Bingo every Friday night in the school auditorium for many years. He also participated in any volunteer effort when needed. Frank’s impact on us all is genuine and long-lasting. No child could have hoped for a better father. He drove to every cheerleading competition and attended every play, concert and sports event that involved his children. As a teacher, Frank had a profound impact on his students, evidenced in the many letters he received and cherished over the years. Frank was passion-
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ate about history, art, literature and music. He shared his interests with his family included many trips to concerts, museums and plays in Manhattan. Annual vacations in LBI or the Catskill Mountains were the highlight of the year for Frank and his family. He was the most patient, loving and gentle father. Frank and Carol married at the age of 20 and had four children by the age of 27. Without fail, Frank put his family first, working two jobs for the better part of his life, all while being a great dad and active in his community. Life was not always easy for Frank, having lost both of his sons, Michael and Frankie. With faith, and grace, Frank rose above his losses, allowing treasured memories to outweigh his sorrow. Frank’s home was quiet, calm and filled with laughter and love, always. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carol Hesketh (nee Baillie,) his cherished children, Maureen Dean (Joseph), Theresa Halligan (John); his five grandchildren, Bridget and Kathleen Dean, Benjamin and Jack Halligan and Darcy Hesketh; and his brother, Jack Hesketh. He was predeceased by his beloved sons, Michael and Francis Jr.; and his brother Patrick. The funeral from the ThieleReid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, was private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, 120 Kearny
way, but it all balanced out. Ave., Kearny N.J. 07032 or the It was all good for me; I charity of your choice. Condowas a lucky woman. For this I lences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. thank the Creator of all things.
ALISON HAKIM
If you are reading this, it means that I have passed away from old age at 94 years-old. I met my life-long partner, E. Robert Hakim, in London during WWII and after coming to America at 20 years old. I was made to feel at home by my husband’s family. In Kearny, we raised four wonderful children: Christine, Robert, Barbara and Thomas. We enjoyed many trips to Belmar and Seneca Lake and so many picnics. We had such nice dogs along the way too, Skippy, Bo-Bo, Barney, Shamrock and Willie. From my mother, I learned a passion for English gardening, as well as my love for birds and all nature, which totally engaged me and gave me joy my entire life. I was blessed with good health, being able to pick my own weeds until I was 90. My husband, who passed away nine years before me, and I were lucky enough to travel a fair amount in our retirement years. I knew the joy of having grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and a good daughter-in-law and sons-inlaw as well. Yes, I had my fair share of trials and tribulations along the
TARCISIO S. NUNES
Tarcisio S. Nunes died June 19, 2020. He was 63. Born in Portugal, he lived in Harrison before moving to Lyndhurst many years ago. Private family visitation was with the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, and entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North
All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission. Arlington. Tarcisio was the husband of Vera (nee Lopes) and father of Tarcisio (Jennifer) and Alexander Nunes. He was the brother of Maria de Fatima Coelho, Maria Helena Riveiro, Rosa Laurinda Moura Silva Nunes, Maria Jose de Moura Silva Nunes and the late Alvaro de Moura Silva Nunes. He is also survived by his grandson George. Please omit flowers. If you would like to make a memorial donation, please consider the Lyndhurst Emergency Squad.
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Kearny bank donates $29K to local schools
Several local schools districts were among 27 that were awarded a total of $29,000 by Kearny Bank to the scholarship funds of schools and educational support organizations in nine Jersey counties.
Kearny, North Arlington and Lyndhurst high schools and the Harrison Education Foundation were the local recipients. The funds represent the latest contributions in a long-standing, annual
scholarship program managed by the Kearny Bank Foundation. Each recipient school or organization determines how its $1,000 scholarship award is allocated. “Kearny Bank has a
www.TheObserver.com A Message from the Harrison Water Department: The Harrison Water Dept. will flush hydrants throughout Harrison beginning the week of July 6th 2020. Crews will work Monday through Friday between 8pm and 1am to minimize customer inconvenience. The flushing program is expected to last for about 2 weeks. Ending July 17th 2020. Flushing removes harmless minerals that collect in the water mains. The project is part of the Town routine maintenance program to assure high water quality. Flushing hydrants help to maintain the integrity of the distribution system by keeping the water lines clean. It is also necessary for fire protection because flushing ensures that the hydrants are working properly. During the flushing process, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. While the water is safe to drink, customers may prefer to wait until it runs clear before drinking or washing clothes or dishes. Residents with questions or problems can call the Harrison Water Department at 973-268-2468. Website www.townofharrisonnj.com.
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strong commitment to supporting education throughout New Jersey, and we’re very proud of our annual high school scholarship program,” Kearny Bank President and CEO Craig Montanaro said.
“Given the uniquely challenging circumstances of this spring, we’re particularly pleased to provide tuition support to these students from the class of 2020.”
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Continued from Page 6 white, and 12% unknown/ other. HCCC is a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution. Onethird of HCCC students representing 119 countries were born outside of the United States. The Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC among the top 5% of institutions nationally for its impact on the social mobility of its students. Ensuring student success is our priority. HCCC has received national awards for our library, tutoring and student support services. HCCC students have earned nationwide acclaim with scholarships and fellowships from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and a host of top colleges and universities. HCCC has established a myriad of workforce development programs — apprenticeships and mentorships — with area businesses. The HCCC Culinary/ Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. The HCCC Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Arts, and Cultural Affairs programs are also exceptional. Throughout the pandemic, HCCC assisted our students by purchasing and
Additionally, we provided access to food, financial assistance and social services through our “Hudson Helps” program, which has remained open three days a week on the Journal Square and North Hudson campuses throughout the pandemic. Community is at the heart of all we do. At the height of the pandemic, the HCCC Division of Nursing and Health Sciences donated all of its PPE and health care supplies — 300 gowns, 45 boxes of gloves, 175 face masks and 60 N95 masks — to the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management. Additionally, our culinary arts chefs/professors prepared and served more than 900 hot, gourmet meals to those in need at Let’s Celebrate, utilizing food donated by the College. w Cutting the funding of New Jersey’s community colleges will sever the hopes and dreams of hundreds of thousands of individuals and will seriously impact the economic, social and cultural recovery and growth of Hudson County and the State of New Jersey. For the sake of our students and our community, we implore our state’s elected officials to restore at least 50% of fifth quarter FY 2020 funding to Hudson County Community College and all of New Jersey’s county colleges. The writer, Christopher M. Reber, is the president of Hudson County Community College.
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Continued from Page 1 “The North Arlington Police Department would like to recognize and share with the community the results of this year’s Police Awards Ceremony,” NAPD Chief Scott Hedenberg said. “These awards are a culmination of the work our police officers’ conduct throughout the year.” The citations are vetted through an awards committee and were decided on by the honored officers’ peers. In the first incident, Police Officers Rivera, Fiume and Konieczny, on June 7, 2019, responded to a medical call of an unconscious 41-year-old man and on their arrival, the patient was lying face down, had no pulse and was not breathing. The three officers worked harmoniously as a team to render proper aid including the use of CPR and an automated external defibrillator. Because of their work, the patient regained a pulse and was then was transported to Clara Mass Medical Center, Belleville, where he survived, in no short part to the officers response and care. As such, these three officers have been awarded the “Honorable Service Award.” In the next incident, it was Aug. 28, 2019, and Police Officers Demczuk, Konieczny and Porporino along with Sgt. Farrell were dispatched to a medical call involving a drug overdose victim with CPR instructions being given through 911. The team of officers administered NARCAN and performed CPR on the victim until he regained consciousness. Because of their swift and decisive actions, the officers have been awarded the “Excellent Police Duty Certificate.” Next, it was Police Officer Rivera who conducted a motor vehicle stop for a traffic infraction, on Sept. 7, 2019. During the course of the stop, Officer Rivera detected the odor of
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second-floor apartment. Officer Scala made a forced entry into the apartment and was met with heavy smoke conditions. In the apartment, the three officers found a victim slumped over on a couch. Sgts. Stec and Farrell carried the unresponsive man outside. Officer Scala continued to search the remainder of the rooms for additional victims. For their brave actions, they have been awarded the “Honorable Service Award.”
“Letting the public know how these police officers conduct themselves is a small glimpse into the extraordinary work all of our officers perform on a daily basis,” Chief Hedenberg said. “Please join us in congratulating them as we show our appreciation toward their hard work, determination and steadfast courage. The North Arlington Police Department would also like to thank our community for its continued support — and to let you know it is an honor to serve you.”
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entered the trap, Bolt went to live with Feurerstein. That day, Barbara B. Goldberg, a friend to Feurerstein, this newspapers and animals everywhere, came by to take photos of Bolt and to offer Feurerstein any help she needed. Then Bolt was taken to a vet. Immediately, it was clear Bolt had heart issues.
Feurerstein says she sensed that because she could feel his heart beating rapidly when the loving canine came and sat and slept with her on the couch. He also didn’t have any doggie poop in his bowels — and he was not eating, either. Something was seriously wrong. But finally, things started looking better. “I made a dish for him —
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Bolt, he became an instant local sensation. Scores of people in Harrison, Kearny and beyond fell in love with him, just as Feurerstein and Goldstein did. And he left an impact that Feurerstein says may never change. “I take some solace that he got out of that site, but he was just not well,” Feurerstein said. “He had worms, lime’s disease, his pulse should have been 70 but it was 40. There was a lot wrong. But what a dog he was. What a dog. He would jump and with me on the couch in the living room, lick my face, he was such a jokester. He knew commands. He would wait. He would sit. “But the thing is, I don’t think I’ll ever get over this.” And that was the sentiment on social media when people learned this special guy was gone. The outpouring of love was palpable. And there is no doubt that same love, that Feurerstein, Goldstein and the people of West Hudson offered was something Bolt may not have known until his last days. And as Feurerstein said on her Facebook page a few days ago, paraphrasing, “If love was enough, it would have been more than enough to have Bolt with us still.” Rest in peace, Bolt. If only you knew how so many truly loved you in such a short period of time. In photo, Bolt is seen in a car. He apparently loved to go for rides.
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RUTHERFORD 1 BR garden apartment close to several transportation N.ARLINGTON options. $1100/Mo. Includes H/HW. No Pets Available August 1st call N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor. (201)450-1370 07W03 1 BR. 4 large sunny rooms in Quite neighborhood. LR. DR. EIk. Lots of closet space.Hardwood floors. Easy Parking in Street. $1200 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. 1 Year lease. No Pets/ Smoking. References. Avail. 7/01/20 Leave deKEARNY Beautiful tailed message (201)998Apartment. 3rd Floor. 2 2065 07W03 BR with Walk in closet. LR. Large Kitchen w/ Stove&Refrigerator. $1350 + 1.5 months se- N.ARLINGTON 1 bedcurity. Utilities separate. room apartment on 1st No Pets/Smoking. Close floor comfortable for to Park & TRANS. Avail- 1 person. $1,000/mth able Now. (201)628-1912 plus 1 mth security. Utili06W03 ties Seperate Close to all transportation. No Pets No Smoking Available July 1st 201-966-8095 07W03
KEARNY 2nd Floor 3 beds 4 rooms L.R D.R EIK. KEARNY 3rd Fl. 3 BedNo pets. Available now rooms, LR & DR combo, Please Call 201-467-6347 bath and EIK. Laundry. 1 08W03 parking space $1,500 + 1 1/2 months security, Utilities separate. Available August 1st (201)401-9667 KEARNY Arlington Sec- 08W03 tion. 1 BR, H/W Floors. Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. July 1st. KEARNY 2nd Floor. Ar(201) 657-2119. 08W03 lington section. Completely renovated 4 room apartment. New Kitchen w/Granite counter. New KEARNY 2 BR, in apart- Bath. refinished hardment building on Kearny wood floors. Laundry on Ave, steps to Bus stop, No site. Utilities separate. Pets, $1500 + 1.5 months No Smoking/Pets. Near security. utilities sepa- Trans to NYC. $1300 + 1.5 rate, available August 1st months security. Avail, Leave detailed message able 7/15. Call (201)3175439 08W03 (973) 951-7385 08W03
N. ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom, 3 large Modern rooms, Tiled Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, HT/ HW Supplied. Close to NY Trans. Laundry Facilities, $1,350 + 1.5 months security. No Pets/Smoking. Available July 1st (908) 240-8055 07W03
N.ARLINGTON Beautiful Skyline of NYC! 2 BR’s. EIK W/Stainless Steal appliances. Close to Pharmacy & Super Markets. Parking for 1 car. $1700 + 1 months security. Heat included. Laundry on premises. Spacious closets. Pet friendly. Available now (201)998-7011 08W03
HARRISON Private home. 3 separate rooms for rent. $1000 month per room. available now. call (862)944-8795 07W03
KEARNY KEARNY Nice and Clean $550/mth. 1 mth security. Utilities, Cable & internet inc. Avl. Now (201) 279-9966 08W03
Nail Salon/Store for rent. Great location. Kearny Ave. $1,200/mth Call between 10am-7pm for more details (201)997-2341 07W03
LYNDHURST 2100 Sq.ft. 1000 Sq.ft. Basement. 340 Ridge Rd. Available August 1st. call (201)655-4663 or 4664 08W03 08W03
KEARNY Large room/ KEARNY studio clean and furSet up for Barber nished for rent. All utilities Shop, could be used included. Manor section for other. $1100 + 1.5 of the town, Close to NY months security. transp, Cable, Wi-fi, Proof Utilities separate. of income. Hablamos call for further details (201)407-0773 espanol 201-856-7751 07W03
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New Jersey Blood Services hosts a blood drive Tuesday, July 7, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Sport Club Portugues, 55 Prospect St., Newark. Appointments are not needed, but are preferred, and may be made by visiting www.nybc. org and entering group code 67760. Be sure to eat ahead of donating and bring a photo ID to the club. Visit www.nybc. com for more information.
Food pantry needs
The Kearny Food Pantry Network, at the First Presbyterian Church, is in need of donations of the following items this week: Most needed — coffee, hearty soups, canned chili, canned tuna and chicken, instant oatmeal and cereal. Also needed — apple sauce, canned fruit, crackers, mac & cheese, Granola bars, breakfast bars, dried beans, pasta, sauce, Chef Boyardee ravioli, instant mashed potatoes, rice, pancake mix, syrup and peanut butter & jelly. Please call Melanie Pasquarelli at (201) 772-8107 to arrange drop off, which would take place at the Kearny Elks, 601 Elm St., Kearny. As of now, the Elks, through the generosity of local donors, have collected just around 31,000 items for the pantry. Recently, a generous soul donated 19,000 bottles of iced tea, as well. If you’re unable to donate food items, but would consider a financial donation, please do so by sending @KearnyElks-1050 on Venmo. The Kearny pantry disburses food every Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 663 Kearny Ave. It is a combination of the food pantries of St. Stephen’s, St. Cecilia, Calvary United Methodist, First Presbyterian and Grace Methodist churches.
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Building, 44 Park Ave., Room 300, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment only, Commissioner John V. Kelly said last week. No walk ins will be accepted. All safety precautions will be put in place to ensure the health and well-being of all donors and technicians. Please do not donate if you are sick or may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. All donors must wear a mask or cloth face covering, be between the ages of 16 and 76, weigh over 110 lbs. and be in general good health. COVID-19 antibody testing will available via donation. The antibody test does not test for the presence of COVID-19. All successful donations will be tested for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Donors may view results in their online donor account two weeks after the drive. In 2013 Anne Rotonda was diagnosed with AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia. At that time, the Board of Commissioners had its first blood drive in Anne’s honor. In 2017, she was re-diagnosed with the same disease and in September 2017, she received a bone marrow transplant. She continues her battle with the disease, but has remained optimistic and hopeful. Anne had been the Director of Nutley SYA, Special Young Adults Organization, for 38+ years. She has dedicated her entire life to the well-being of countless special young adults who would otherwise have nowhere to turn. She not only provided them with somewhere to go, and daily activities, but she showered them with love and support. She is completely and unconditionally loved by every young adult who came though her door as well as by everyone who has known her. New Jersey continues to experience critically low supplies of blood. There is an urgent need for Type-O negative, O-positive and B-negative, but all types are welcome and needed. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit www.donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/52550 or call (877) 258-4825.
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