Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher
Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher RIVER VALE, N.J. — Happy birthday to Bill Maher of River Vale, who turns 62 on Saturday. He was born in New York City on Jan. 20, 1956 and was raised in River Vale, graduating from Pascack Hills High School in Montvale in 1974. He double majored in English and history at Cornell University, graduating in 1978. His father, William Aloysius Maher Jr. was a network news editor and radio announcer, and his mother, Julie (Berman) Maher, was a nurse. He is best known for the HBO political talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" (2003–present), and is also a comedian, writer, producer, p…
NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again
NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again PATERSON, N.J. — Following a weekend DUI arrest, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman has checked into a rehabilitation center in Paterson, the Associated Press reports. Rodman checked into Turning Point Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday to deal with his longtime struggle with alcoholism, the athlete's agent told the AP. Rodman -- born in Trenton -- was arrested in Southern California late Saturday on suspicion of DUI after being pulled over for a traffic violation, according to the AP. The athlete failed field sobriety and breath tests, the article says citing the Newport Beach police. Rodman…
VIDEO: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon VIDEO: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon
Video: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon TOTOWA, N.J. – Lucy Barriga of Totowa sees the world differently than most 16 year olds: That’s because she’s one of the youngest helicopter pilots around. Lucy, who goes by the handle “BluVen,” got interested in flying while watching her dad, Victor, make videos about helicopter aviation. “The view, taking off, listening to the instructor talk on the radio with other pilots – it’s a one-of-a-kind experience for me,” the Passaic County Technical Institute student says. “I know most other kids don't have the same opportunity.” Earlier this week, Victor “Hawk” Barriga beamed as his angel cli…
Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are
Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are NORWOOD, N.J. -- Easy banana pancakes, homemade taco seasoning and penne with vodka are some of the recipes you'll find at @aldentediva, an Instagram account started by Tara Ippolito-Lafontant six years ago. "My brand is simple," says the Norwood resident. "I just want to influence and inspire people to cook; maybe introduce someone to a product or technique they never knew. "I try to post easy recipes anyone can do that will also taste great." It seems to be working. The 35-year-old mom of a six-week-old has 12,800 Instagram followers. Though she's also on Faceboo…
Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire
Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire LODI, N.J. — Nearly $1,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe Monday afternoon for a Lodi family displaced by a recent fire. The four-alarm blaze broke out in the attic around 7:45 a.m., Jan. 10, sending flames shooting through the roof, Daily Voice reported. It took nearly two hours to bring it under control, as firefighters battled poor water pressure caused by the recent deep freeze. Funds raised on the website will go toward two of the occupants, a single mom Kelly and her 21-year-old son, Johnny. The pair lost nearly everything but each other, the page says. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table
Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table TEANECK, N.J˘. — What three Teaneck brothers thought was just another inheritance painting under the ping-pong table in their basement turned out to be a lost Rembrandt recently auctioned off at nearly $4 million, Fox Business reports. The Landau brothers -- Ned, Roger (formerly of Cliffside Park) and Steven -- will tell their story on Fox Business Network's Strange Inheritance on Monday, Jan. 15, at 9 p.m. The three held an estate sale following their mother's death but held onto a few items they didn't want to give up, the article says. Among them was a painting that "creeped Ned ou…
Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film
Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film BERGENFIELD, N.J. — For Kate Tesoriero, the bullying began in first grade at the Jefferson School in Bergenfield. "Your backpack is ugly and so are you," her peers would say, laughing at her Justin Bieber bag. The normally happy-go-lucky kid was hurting inside, badly.  The cruelty from her peers persisted for years.  But with help from teachers, social workers, therapists, friends and her parents, Katie was able to find a way out. "If your’e in a situation like I was, go get help," the 11-year-old said. "If your parents don’t want to talk or if they’re busy, fi…
Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash
Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash DUMONT, N.J. — The community is rallying around Joe Roberto, a beloved bartender at Dumont's Grant Street. On Tuesday morning, Roberto discovered that his niece -- Liz Smith -- had been in a horrible car accident in Antigua.  She was flown via medical transport Tuesday night from Antigua to Florida with two broken arms, a shattered pelvis, broken femur, broken ankle, broken sacrum and other injuries, Roberto said.  Since Wednesday morning, she’s had two -- six hour surgeries repairing her broken bones and is breathing on her own again. "The doctors are saying Liz’s survival is truly …
Lodi Teacher Rushed To Hospital During Newborn Photoshoot Lodi Teacher Rushed To Hospital During Newborn Photoshoot
Lodi Teacher Rushed To Hospital During Newborn Photoshoot WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. – Less than two weeks after her daughter was born, Danielle Guido of Wood-Ridge suffered a thunderclap headache during a family photoshoot and was rushed to the hospital. “Danielle went into emergency surgery with bleeding on the brain and then was put into a medically induced coma,” states a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for the Lodi elementary school teacher and her family. Doctors told the family that long term side effects could affect her physical health and she will need an unsure amount of rehabilitation, and will remain in intensive care for weeks. “Even the…
Couple Says ‘I Do’ At Valley Hospital Before Major Surgery Couple Says ‘I Do’ At Valley Hospital Before Major Surgery
Couple Says ‘I Do’ At Valley Hospital Before Major Surgery RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood was recently transformed into a special wedding venue for one patient and his partner. “Mark DeBenedectis expressed to Cheel 4 Neuro Charge Nurse Michelle Bower, RN, his wish to marry his partner, Greg, before he was scheduled to have major surgery,” Valley Health System shared in a Facebook post. With DeBenedictis’ surgery just two days away, staff and volunteers transformed the hospital’s terrace into a wedding venue for the Emerson couple. Staff and volunteers thought of and coordinated all the details -- including decorations, flowers,…
Wedding Show Surprises Garfield Police Officers With Dream Photo Shoot Wedding Show Surprises Garfield Police Officers With Dream Photo Shoot
Wedding Show Surprises Garfield Police Officers With Dream Photo Shoot GARFIELD, N.J. — It seems the rain brought good luck to two Garfield police officers on their wedding day. Sgt. William Houck and his wife, Officer Mariggi Lopez-Houck, weren't able to incorporate their passion for policing into their wedding photos when they tied the knot in November 2017, due to poor weather conditions. A recent call from celebrity photographer and "The Real Wedding Show" host Suzanne Delawar changed that, in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Tuesday. "It was an opportunity for me to give back to two police officers who protect and serve us ever…
Support Surges For Pregnant Garfield Mom Injured In Hit-And-Run Support Surges For Pregnant Garfield Mom Injured In Hit-And-Run
Support Surges For Pregnant Garfield Mom Injured In Hit-And-Run GARFIELD, N.J. – The community is rallying around a 26-year-old pregnant Garfield mother who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Clifton the day after Christmas. Erika Aguilar was crossing Main Avenue near South Parkway when she was stuck around 9 p.m., according to authorities. “He/she left Erika there to fight a battle that she has to fight not only for herself but for her 8-year-old son and her unborn child,” Erika’s mother, Rosa Aguilar, wrote on a GoFundMe page she created to raise funds for her daughter’s care. “She is a fighter and is currently in the hospital trying to make sure …