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December 24, 2024

ROME, NY — The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight.American and Canadian NORAD personnel ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Earlier this month, Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Commissioners Thomas J. Evans, Alphonse Petracco, Joseph P. Scarpelli and Mauro G. Tucci gathered together for the township’s oldest tradition, kicking off the holiday season. Additionally, joining in on the occasion were ...

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ROME, NY — The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight.American and Canadian NORAD personnel ...

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MAHOPAC. N.Y. and the NORTH POLE — On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Halston Media newsroom answered a call from a blocked number. Little did we know that it would lead to an exclusive inside look at what can be called... the Santa Claus Operation.As we and many other news outlets do every year, we ...

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MAHOPAC. N.Y. and the NORTH POLE — On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Halston Media newsroom answered a call from a blocked number. Little did we know that it would lead to an exclusive inside look at what can be called... the Santa Claus Operation.As we and many other news outlets do every year, we ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - One sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is the annual appearance of the band Trans-SiberianOrchestra, a.k.a. TSO. Founded in 1996 by producer and composer, the late Paul O’Neil, the band started touring in 1999, primarily during the holiday season, and quickly became ...

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ROME, NY — The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight.American and Canadian NORAD personnel ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – If you're getting a bit of cabin fever during this cold, snowy December, Bergen County has just what you need: an outdoor wonderland!County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – If you're getting a bit of cabin fever during this cold, snowy December, Bergen County has just what you need: an outdoor wonderland!County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - One sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is the annual appearance of the band Trans-SiberianOrchestra, a.k.a. TSO. Founded in 1996 by producer and composer, the late Paul O’Neil, the band started touring in 1999, primarily during the holiday season, and quickly became ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners recently held a public hearing to discuss a long-term lease agreement with the Passaic County Historical Society (PCHS) for Lambert Castle, located within the Garret Mountain Reservation. The 50-year lease will enable the PCHS to ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - One sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is the annual appearance of the band Trans-SiberianOrchestra, a.k.a. TSO. Founded in 1996 by producer and composer, the late Paul O’Neil, the band started touring in 1999, primarily during the holiday season, and quickly became ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - One sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is the annual appearance of the band Trans-SiberianOrchestra, a.k.a. TSO. Founded in 1996 by producer and composer, the late Paul O’Neil, the band started touring in 1999, primarily during the holiday season, and quickly became ...

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BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Bedminster Township Police Department is having Movie with a Cop on Friday, December 27 from 12 - 3 PM at the Clarence Dillon Library for ages Pre-K to 6th Grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Make sure to register online on Community ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ -   On December 17th, the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board had the pleasure of viewing the “Scenes of Hunterdon” art exhibit, presented by ArtVenture, currently on display at the Historic Courthouse through January 10th, 2025. The exhibit is a celebration of local artistic talent, ...

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The Summit Area YMCA is thrilled to announce that registration for its 2025 Summer Camps will open on January 6, 2025. With over 90 years of experience creating enriching and unforgettable summer adventures, the Y continues to deliver programs that inspire confidence, spark creativity, and foster ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Recreation Department recently announced the winners of the 2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest. Please see the following message that the department posted to their social media page.CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING WINNERS48 S 20th Street - with 40 ...

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NORTH POLE — Flying reindeer who work for seasonal philanthropist Santa Claus, at his Candycane Lane workshop, are embroiled in a labor dispute about their line-up on the sleigh that carries Santa around the world on Christmas Eve, according to reports in the Arctic Gazette.Eight reindeer have ...

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Princeton, NJ – There’s a full complement of talented, professional actors – with long career resumes -- in the cast of McCarter Theatre’s current production of A Christmas Carol. There’s also another cadre of performers – the Youth Ensemble – whose resumes are much slimmer but whose talent is ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Friends of the Cedar Grove Public Library hosted a Family Fun Night for the community on December 3, 2024. The event, which featured a winter craft, storytime, snacks, and games with local board game host Traveling Boards, promoted the organization’s Giving Tuesday ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Once again, doorjam rocked Franklin Reformed Church with Christmas tunes putting their own spin on many of them. The house band performed their Christmas Carols in the church’s sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 15. Afterwards all gathered in the Community House for soup and ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Dec. 23 - Dec. 27.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, December 23:NO PROGRAMS TODAY.The library is open from 10:00am - 8:00pmStop by to pick up some great books and ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ  – Matthew Ho of  East Brunswick High School has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Classical Music/Violoncello, the highest honor of the organization. Ho has been recognized for the caliber of his artistic achievement and joins more than 800 of the most ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Police Department is hosting free ice skating to residents at Van Saun County Park, Paramus in January.As part of their community engagement effort, the police will hold this outdoor interactive event on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 7-8 p.m.Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Avenue, has become ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough’s annual Holiday Lights Ride turned 10 this year with a group of about 40 cyclists making a loop around the borough on a cold but clear Thursday night.Bikes decorated with Christmas lights and riders wearing holiday-themed costumes got plenty of attention from ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – From Rutgers to the Rockettes – you could say it has been a spectacular journey for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, a pair of 2020 Rutgers graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who go to New York each holiday season to catch the famous Christmas Spectacular at ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – From Rutgers to the Rockettes – you could say it has been a spectacular journey for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, a pair of 2020 Rutgers graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who go to New York each holiday season to catch the famous Christmas Spectacular at ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – From Rutgers to the Rockettes – you could say it has been a spectacular journey for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, a pair of 2020 Rutgers graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who go to New York each holiday season to catch the famous Christmas Spectacular at ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — It’s been a spectacular journey from Rutgers University to the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, lovely and talented 2020 graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who grew up in New York and went each holiday season to ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – From Rutgers to the Rockettes – you could say it has been a spectacular journey for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, a pair of 2020 Rutgers graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who go to New York each holiday season to catch the famous Christmas Spectacular at ...

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