Giving Back

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The co-anchor for ABC News’ 20/20 had recently turned 40 when she was asked to take a mammogram for a television segment.

Amy Robach had every intention of turning down the story, but five years later Robach is thankful she did take the cancer screening.

Speaking to about 400 people at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey affiliate’s Pink Tie Party on Friday, ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Tickets are now available for the 2019 Nutley Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards Dinner on April 4. at the Valley Regency in Clifton. The annual event recognizes Nutley residents for their commitment and service to the community. 

In the past, the Jaycees have honored Salvatore Scarpelli, the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad's  Marianne ...

NUTLEY, NJ - After a successful morning of "canning" at the Nutley Park ShopRite, the Nutley Relay for Life "Pink Flamingos" are headed back to the store from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This morning, the team of moticated Girl Scouts raised $150 to fight cancer.

The Pink Flamingos is a group of innovative Girl Scouts who know that #CancerIsForTheBirds. Since forming a few years ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Grab all the change from the coin holder and gather some dollar bills - the Nutley Relay for Life Pink Flamingos are putting their own spin on "canning" by "bucketing" Saturday at Nutley Park ShopRite on Franklin Ave. 

The Pink Flamingos is a group of innovative Girl Scouts who know that #CancerIsForTheBirds. Since forming a few years ago, the ...

NUTLEY, NJ – When Bloomfield High School senior Victor Celi hits the mat next month, it’s not the type of normal competition he is used to at the scholastic level.  He’s entering a world of gigantic athletes with backgrounds ranging from pro football, collegiate wrestling, rugby, martial arts and powerlifting.

Celi joins four of the most recognizable ...

NUTLEY, NJ – Montclair State University graduate Kareem West is preparing to hit the mat all in the name of charity.  The class of 2005 alum, with a degree in physical education and health, is ready to face any and all competition.

West joins four of the most recognizable professional wrestling legends for the adrenaline-charged excitement as IWF presents a family-friendly Live ...

NUTLEY, NJ - A Tricky Tray has been added to the The Nutley Fire Department Comedy Night Fundraiser that will honor the memory of two of their own who were lost too soon. The event will take place in April.

The comedy night will feature an all you can eat spaghetti dinner, beer, wine and soda as well as a tricky tray. There will also be a cash bar. 

Proceeds from the evening ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The trustees of the Virginius D. Mattia Memorial Foundation will honor two local business leaders at the 2019 award dinner in May. The honor is bestowed on Nutley residents who demonstrate the volunteer spirit of the late Hoffmann LaRoche president. 

In the past, honorees include Peter Scarpelli, Ann Troy, Frank Tangorra, Ruth and Stanley Bedford, and ...

NEWARK, NJ - The founder of a Newark grief support center for dealing with the death or life-altering illness of a relative has been featured as CNN Hero.

Mary Robinson lost her father at the age of 14 and would later go on to be the executive director of the nonprofit Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss in 2011.

“My commitment is to create communities where children coping ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Jaycees announced the 2019  Distinguished Service Awards honorees Sunday morning. The five citizens will be honored at an award dinner at the Valley Regency in Clifton.

In the past, the Jaycees have honored Salvatore Scarpelli, the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad's  Marianne Zurawski and TAPinto Nutley's own Kevin ...