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Transportation: Bicycle Safety, Everybody's Concern

Bicycles are a fact of life. And, with new energy legislation coming, one way or the other, expect more and more people to start riding. It's certainly healthy; this reporter has been riding as a form of transportation for, well, let's just call it "decades" and leave it up to the reader to decide how many. In discussions with cycling police officers, both in the area and in New York City, and also with representatives of bicycle advocacy groups, it's a good time to review a few simple ways to reduce the chances that a bicycle ride won't end in the hospital and/or courtroom. And please note; an accident in a parking lot the other day shows that cars need to be just as mindful about bicycles as bicycles need to be of cars.

Published: Jul 02, 2009 - 10:21 PM
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Restaurant Reviews: Grant Street Cafe

Grant Street Cafe

25 Grant Avenue
Dumont, NJ
201 385-1705
Open Monday until 10PM, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 11PM, Friday and Saturday until 1AM.

We are always on the lookout for a good family Italian restaurant. We've found a great one in the Grant Street Cafe.

Published: Jul 02, 2009 - 09:53 PM
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Events: Moving Forward Towards Sustainability Festival

How do you help the environment, save money, live better, and not fight the government every step of the way? On Saturday, June 27, the newly formed local organization, "Moving Towards Sustainability" had a festival highlighting various ways that people can eat and live healthier with less negative impact to the environment. It's focus was more on individual efforts, as opposed to governmental coercion; notably minimizing negative impact on neighbors and real estate values.

Published: Jul 02, 2009 - 05:19 PM
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Events: Bergenfield Family Fun Day 2009

On Sunday, June 14th, the sun came out for the 2nd Annual Bergenfield Family Fun Day. The event, for Bergenfield residents and their families (although reporters were allowed to watch, jealously) was especially geared for, as the name implied, families with their children.

Published: Jun 17, 2009 - 05:25 PM
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Events: New Milford Fishing Derby 2009

The New Milford Alliance on Substance Abuse hosted its annual fishing derby at Hardcastle Pond in New Milford (behind the Brookchester Mall) on Saturday morning, June 13. It was a sunny rainy cloudy day (yes, one of THOSE), but nobody seemed to mind the occasional showers, and everybody had fun.

Published: Jun 17, 2009 - 03:24 PM
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Events: 2009 Reservoir Challenge

On Saturday, June 6th, the Hackensack Riverkeeper united with United Water to present the first Oradell/Haworth Reservoir Challenge. Also sponsoring the event were Whole Foods Market and Ramsey Outdoor. Events included kayaking in the reservoir (normally not allowed), nature walks, and a special "Mayors Cup" kayak race.

Published: Jun 11, 2009 - 10:43 PM
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Transportation: Temporary Road Closings New Milford & Oradell

New Milford Avenue at Kinderkamack road in Oradell and Main Street in New Milford will be closed May 27 until June 2 or June 3 while New Jersey Transit makes improvements to the railroad crossing at the border of the two boroughs. Also, there will be temporary changes to the Pascack Valley Line. See Bergen Live News for more details.

Published: May 28, 2009 - 09:46 AM

Events: Pinkster Fest 2009

On Sunday, May 3rd, the BergenCounty Historical Society was supposed to celebrate the traditional Dutch festival of Pinkster (Pentecost). Simultaneously, a hardy group sponsored by the Hackensack Riverkeeper was building boats on Saturday, May 2nd, to launch in the Hackensack River on Sunday. Rain put a damper on both attempts, but they kept going the best they could. Pinkster is a celebration the end of cold weather and the beginning of the spring and summer warmth. This year, it wasn't entirely accurate. In spite of the light rain, the festival went on in the Campbell-Christie and the Steuben houses at New Bridge Landing in River Edge. The Demarest House did not have any activities, but was open for people to view the continuing restoration effort.

Published: May 27, 2009 - 10:52 PM
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Restaurant Reviews: The Chicken & Rib Crib

The Chicken & Rib Crib

387 South Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ
(201) 384-1200

Always on the lookout for a new takeout-delivery place, I was interested in trying out the Chicken & Rib Crib when it first opened. It certainly has its positive points. However, if anybody remembers the "Soup Nazi" episode from Seinfeld you will understand from my description why I thought of it when I ate there: good food, but eccentric and inflexible management policy.

Published: Mar 20, 2009 - 01:02 AM
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Events: Bergen County Historical Society Shows Valentine's Day Crafts

On February 15, the Bergen County Historical Society presented Brenda Miller of Myerstown, Pennsylvania demonstrating an old craft frequently used with love letters; "Scherenschnitte", making silhouettes by cutting paper with scissors or blades. A 19th Century example valentine which included a marriage proposal, was shown.

Published: Mar 20, 2009 - 12:07 AM
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