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Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own
Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own The night before he died, Octavio Gonzalez was more full of life than ever. He spent the evening laughing with one of his closest friends, Ahmad Oloumi, who said nothing seemed out of the ordinary. “He was no different,” Oloumi said. “His typical jovial self.” Which is why the news of Gonzalez’s sudden passing the next day, Sunday, June 22, came as such a shock. Now, in the wake of his death, Oloumi and Ridgewood’s Dads’ Night, a nonprofit made up of fathers from two of the village’s elementary schools, have launched a GoFundMe to support Gonzalez’s wife, April, and their children, M…
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield is mourning the loss of another community leader. John “Johnny” Gallagher, a longtime Little League coach, board member, and community volunteer, died early Monday morning, May 19, according to former Mayor Norman Schmelz. His death comes less than a week after that of Coach Robert Violante, who died in a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway last week. “Early this morning Bergenfield lost another great one,” Schmelz said. “John Fitzgerald Gallagher coached hundreds of kids in Little League and was on their executive board for many years even after his kids were no longe…
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show Like Pam Beesly, you just might feel God in this Chili's one night. Chili's will open a special restaurant inspired by "The Office" in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a few miles outside the TV show's hometown of Scranton, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The "Scranton Branch" was announced 20 years after the US version of the comedy classic debuted on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2005. "The Office" was set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and its Scranton branch. The NBC hit prominently features Scranton, right down to a parody of a song from "Saturday Nig…
Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts
Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Whether you're looking to plan your next girls' day, special gathering, or chill weekend, spending time at a winery could be the perfect fit. Thankfully, Western Massachusetts is inundated with gorgeous vineyards and quintessential New England views along with some of the best locally-crafted wine in the region.  To help plan your next tasting, here are some of the highest-rated wineries in Western Mass based on traveler reviews.  Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards (Richmond)  Furnace Brook Winery in the Berkshires has a 4.5 average rating on Trip Advisor and Yelp.  Known for its r…
Mount Kisco Getting Ready For Launch Of Restaurant Week Mount Kisco Getting Ready For Launch Of Restaurant Week
Mount Kisco Getting Ready For Launch Of Restaurant Week Mount Kisco residents have a delicious week to look forward to as the Northern Westchester hotspot prepares for "Restaurant Week." "Restaurant Week" will take place from Friday, July 23 through Sunday, Aug. 1. Participating businesses will offer specials for customers. It was organized by the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.  Some of the participating establishments include Mt. Kisco Seafood, Basilico, Frannie's Goodie Shop, and Village Social.  Residents can check out the restaurant's website or contact them directly to find out what specials they will offer. Mt. Kisco Sea…
Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend
Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend Dining inside a cozy Italian restaurant sounds dreamy, and Fairfield County has countless eateries now reopened and ready to welcome you back for inside dining. It will be telling to see how it goes this first weekend since Connecticut's Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening began on Wednesday, June 17. The state's strategic timing ahead of the Father's Day holiday was to avoid everyone rushing to eat out at once. A block from the Greenwich Metro-North station, Anthony Crudele, owner of Bella Nonna Restaurants & Pizza (280 Railroad Ave.) has seen a steady clientele throughout the quarantine taking…
Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America' Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America'
Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America' Iona College may have fallen to the University of North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament opening road, but New Rochelle has made it into the Elite Eight round of a competition naming the “Strongest Town in America.” After taking down Sheboygan, Wisconsin to earn their spot in the second round, New Rochelle is now matched up against Portsmouth, N.H. for a seat in the Final Four of the competition, which is being hosted by the national nonprofit Strong Towns. According to officials, the “Strongest Town contest is a month-long, bracket-based competition designed to spotlight communities from ar…
Opening Date Now Set For New Dave & Buster's At Connecticut Post Mall Opening Date Now Set For New Dave & Buster's At Connecticut Post Mall
Opening Date Now Set For New Dave & Buster's At Connecticut Post Mall Food, games and fun are coming to the Connecticut Post Mall. Dave & Buster’s announced that it will be opening its hotly anticipated location on Monday, Nov. 5 in the mall in Milford, marking Connecticut’s second adult-themed arcade destination. The new location will feature a happy hour menu on weekdays from 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. with drink and food specials. There will also be specials Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight. There will also be weekday specials and will host local events. Dave & Busters will offer a variety of gaming, food and drink options when it opens th…
Route 82 Closure Scheduled For Community Day In East Fishkill Route 82 Closure Scheduled For Community Day In East Fishkill
Route 82 Closure Scheduled For Community Day In East Fishkill Route 82 will be temporarily closed for a short stretch on Saturday as the Town of East Fishkill prepares for Community Day parade. Each year, the Town of East Fishkill hosts a Community Day for local residents, complete with a parade, vendors, live music, classic car shows and other events geared toward families. This year, Route 82 will be closed from 2 to 2:30 p.m. between Trinka Lane and Church Street as the parade makes its way through the area. The parade is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m and the Community Day event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists have been advised to s…
Dinner & A Show: Westport Chamber Series Makes Date Night A Cinch Dinner & A Show: Westport Chamber Series Makes Date Night A Cinch
Dinner & A Show: Westport Chamber Series Makes Date Night A Cinch WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce has announced Supper & Soul, a new dinner and concert series that takes the guesswork out of date night. The series kicks off Saturday, Jan. 27 with a concert by Dana Fuchs and a three-course meal at one of five popular downtown restaurants. Here’s how it works: Participants buy a single ticket that covers both the 6 p.m. meal and the 8 p.m. concert at the Seabury Center. Diners can then return to any one of the five restaurants for post-concert drinks at happy hour prices. Tickets are $75 per person. “I think people are really…