New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack Bergen County officials have released a brand-new video rendering of Bergen Junction, a transformational mixed-use development in Hackensack that aims to provide affordable housing for essential workers, support veterans, and revitalize the NJ TRANSIT Hackensack Bus Transfer (scroll for video). The project — announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority — will replace the former Bergen County probation building and outdated bus terminal with state-of-the-art facilities.  Bergen Junction will feature a five…
Sudden Loss Of River Vale Father Michael Klingele Spurs Fundraiser For Children's Dreams Sudden Loss Of River Vale Father Michael Klingele Spurs Fundraiser For Children's Dreams
Sudden Loss Of River Vale Father Michael Klingele Spurs Fundraiser For Children's Dreams Michael Edward Klingele, a devoted Bergen County father and accomplished accountant, died on Jan. 18. He was 42 years old. Michael's death was sudden and unexpected, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for the futures of his three children, Edward, Brayden, and Avery, by his brother-in-law, John Buldo. Born and raised on Staten Island, Michael graduated from the University of Scranton, where he met his wife, Teresa, his obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website reads. Michael climbed the ranks in his accounting career starting at PwC and ultimately becoming a partner at BDO. He had …
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police A 54-year-old homeless man was found sleeping at Ridgewood High School Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, police said. The man was found near the footbridge of the high school field just before 7 a.m. by a concerned citizen who called police, Ridgewood Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. Students typically begin arriving at school around 8 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., the temperature in Ridgewood was 11 °F. The man was transported to The Valley Hospital.
Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A chaotic classroom scene at JP Ryon Elementary School in Waldorf escalated into violence when a young student lashed out at peers and staff, assaulting multiple adults who attempted to intervene. The incident unfolded on before dismissal on Thursday, Jan. 16, when the student initially assaulted another child in the classroom, prompting an intervention that went wrong. A teacher attempting to de-escalate the situation became the next target, a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said. When administrators stepped in to restore order, the violence continued.  On…
Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Hyattsville Catholic Schools (PHOTOS) Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Hyattsville Catholic Schools (PHOTOS)
Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Hyattsville Catholic Schools (Photos) Some coaching legends came together in Maryland on Thursday, Jan. 16. Former New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick made a pitstop at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville to check in with Sports Illustrated's Maryland Coach of the Year Bill McGregor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DeMatha High School (@demathacatholic) McGregor has been a fixture at Dematha Catholic for decades, leading them to multiple championships and undefeated seasons. He led the DeMatha (10-1) back to the state championship, when they won their…
New Details Emerge After Middle Township Teacher Impregnated By Former Student: Complaint New Details Emerge After Middle Township Teacher Impregnated By Former Student: Complaint
New Details Emerge After Middle Township Teacher Impregnated By Former Student: Complaint Laura Caron was 28 years old when she was impregnated by a 13-year-old former student, and the whole situation unraveled when the child's father started asking questions on Facebook, according to a criminal affidavit. Caron, a 34-year-old Cape May Court House resident who teaches fifth grade at Middle Township School #2, was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student living in her home, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The relationship began when the boy was 11 years old and lasted until 2020, one year after Caron gave birth to his child, according to po…
Support Swells For Massapequa Naval Officer, Ex-Wrestler Facing 'Toughest Fight Of His Life' Support Swells For Massapequa Naval Officer, Ex-Wrestler Facing 'Toughest Fight Of His Life'
Support Swells For Massapequa Naval Officer, Ex-Wrestler Facing 'Toughest Fight Of His Life' A Long Island father and naval officer in the fight of his life is finding an outpouring of support from the community. Chris Araoz, of Massapequa, has been described as many things to those who know him best: a devoted father, a loving husband, a brave naval officer, and a fierce competitor on the wrestling mat at Columbia University. Now, his family and friends are rallying around him as he faces "the toughest fight of his life," a rare and terminal brain cancer diagnosis. “In this unimaginable moment, Chris’s wife, family, and friends have rallied around him, offering love, strength, a…
Closure Of West Babylon Elementary School Under Consideration By Board Of Education Closure Of West Babylon Elementary School Under Consideration By Board Of Education
Closure Of West Babylon Elementary School Under Consideration By Board Of Education It appears the writing’s on the chalkboard for this Long Island elementary school. The West Babylon Union Free School District is weighing a plan to close Forest Avenue Elementary amid declining enrollment and rising costs. At a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, district officials presented the findings of a study launched last summer showing 761 fewer students since 2010 – roughly the equivalent of a large elementary school.  Enrollment is projected to continue declining over the next five years, the district said. The study concluded that consolidating the district’s …
St. Agnes Catholic School To Close At End Of Academic Year In Catonsville St. Agnes Catholic School To Close At End Of Academic Year In Catonsville
St. Agnes Catholic School To Close At End Of Academic Year In Catonsville The doors of St. Agnes Catholic School in Baltimore will close for good at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, marking the end of an era for the once bustling institution. Officials from the Archdiocese of Baltimore cited a sharp 25 percent enrollment decline in recent years as the driving force behind the decision, which they say has created insurmountable financial challenges. “This was not an easy decision to make and came after considerable discussion and extensive evaluation of the sustainability of the school,” school leaders said in a statement. "Unfortunately, consistent years of…
New Assistant Principal Tapped At Briarcliff Middle School New Assistant Principal Tapped At Briarcliff Middle School
New Assistant Principal Tapped At Briarcliff Middle School A Northern Westchester middle school is starting the new calendar year with a fresh face in leadership.  Phil Hammack has been appointed as the new assistant principal of Briarcliff Middle School, bringing nearly a decade of experience in school administration and a passion for innovative education, school officials announced on Friday, Jan. 10.  Hammack’s career began as a special education teacher in Brooklyn before he moved to Bronx Park Middle School in the Bronx. During his time there, he served in multiple roles, including special education teacher, social studies teacher, a…
'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say 'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say
'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say A teacher in Morris County has been fired after she hit a 14-year-old student and prevented him from leaving class in what education officials say was a "cruel or unusual" punishment. Hui-Tzu "Isabella" Chen was a Mandarin teacher with tenure at Morristown High School when she pushed the student, a freshman, struck his forearm and pushed herself against the door to block his way on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, according to charging documents. Chen had taught at the school since 2017. Chen had suspected the student copied his Mandarin assignment and wanted him to stay after class to review his…
New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says
New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says A Connecticut middle school art teacher died unexpectedly over the weekend, school authorities announced to the community.  Saxe Middle School Teacher Alyssa Iwanski died this weekend, Bryan D. Luizzi, Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools said in an email to parents on Sunday, Jan. 12.  He did not disclose when or how Iwarnski died. It's unclear how long she worked at the New Canaan middle school.  It is with deep sadness that I share the unexpected passing of one of our teachers, Saxe Art Teacher Alyssa Iwanski, over the weekend. We do not have additio…