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New Jersey asks public to help name massive new park
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (131+ words) Residents can vote on four names for a new state park transforming a former rail corridor into a green space across Essex and Hudson counties. New Jersey asks public to help name massive new park A major outdoor destination is…...
NJ soldier died on D-Day. More than 80 years later, he is laid to rest
1+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) Bergen Record NJ soldier died on D-Day. More than 80 years later, he is laid to rest HAWTHORNE " The dispatch from Washington, D. C. , could not be any clearer. It was delivered on Dec. 17, 1944, with utmost regards from a senior military official, and…...
North Jersey soldier who died on D-Day gets honorable burial
1+ week, 6+ day ago (24+ words) Bergen Record North Jersey soldier who died on D-Day gets honorable burial...
'Pressure' trailer " Brendan Fraser takes command in WWII thriller
3+ week, 4+ day ago (11+ words) Bergen Record...
Fair Lawn man with 'positive attitude' celebrates 102nd birthday
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (100+ words) Bergen Record Fair Lawn man with 'positive attitude' celebrates 102nd birthday Centenarians are typically asked the same question during their birthdays: What is the secret to their long life? For 102-year-old Fair Lawn resident Charlie Wolf, the answer is simple: some…...
102-year-old World War II veteran honored with 'Happy Birthday' salute
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) Bergen Record 102-year-old World War II veteran honored with 'Happy Birthday' salute...
We remember these NJ veterans as the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII approaches
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) In the 80 years since World War II came to its official end on Sept. 2, 1945, the number of living World War II veterans has rapidly declined. We remember these NJ veterans as the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII approaches In…...
Man pulls WW2-era artillery shell from Passaic River in Lyndhurst while fishing
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) A man magnet fishing off the De Jessa Bridge Thursday pulled a WW2-era artillery shell from the Passaic River. The Bergen County Bomb Squad responded to the scene and took the item. Man pulls WW2-era artillery shell from Passaic River…...
WWII NJ veteran sliced cake with 2-star general, bowled perfect game before he died at 100
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (740+ words) Angelo Sciacca always seemed to rise to the top of life's biggest moments. All eyes were watching the Paterson native at a recent banquet, for example, as he and Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger sliced a sheet cake with a cavalry…...
Slurpee Day deals at 7-Eleven and how to get your free drink, plus more
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) Treat yourself to something sweet this Friday, July 11 as 7-Eleven celebrates its annual birthday tradition: Slurpee Day. On July 11, in celebration of the company's 98th birthday, participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations nationwide will be giving out free small Slurpee drinks....