Valley National Bank Hosted Free Identity Theft Prevention Event

PARSIPPANY — Valley National Bank hosted an Identity Theft Awareness Event on Saturday, May 9, at the Parsippany branch, located at 800 Route 46 West. This event was partnered with USA SHRED, which provided an on-site truck to shred personal and confidential documents, at no cost, to help customers avoid becoming victims of identity theft.

The branch also held a Fire Safety Tips event, hosted by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer District 5 Fire Department. Children were offered a free tour of the firetruck and a goody bag.

Residents from the community were encouraged to bring documents such as old bank statements, checks, income tax returns, credit card statements, etc., that were shredded on-site, for free. Staff members discussed effective measures that can be used to reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft.

For more information contact Branch Service Manager Elizabeth Haywood at (973) 263-0600 or by email by clicking here.

For information about similar events, visit Valley’s website by clicking here.

Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with $19 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates 224 branches serving 24 counties throughout northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, and southeast and central Florida. Valley National Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest in product innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable staff with a high priority on friendly customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit www.valleynationalbank.com or call Customer Service, 24/7 at 800-522-4100.

Cerbo Lumber brings vendors to demonstrate products and offer specials

PARSIPPANY — Cerbo Lumber recently held a “Spring Vendor Day.” The event featured over 20 vendors who offered demonstrations of new products and special show pricing.

Cerbo Lumber, located at 1855 Route 46, has been in business since 1948 and was found by Salvatore Cerbo and his sons. Currently, Cerbo Lumber is a third generation, family owned business.

Cerbo Lumber is one of the original members of the Parsippany Chamber of Commerce.

They are a  full-service hardware store and building supplier servicing contractors and homeowners.

Registration Open for 42nd Year of Intramural Soccer

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Soccer Club is accepting registration for boys and girls interested in playing Intramural Soccer this coming Fall 2015 season. You can sign-up through PSC’s website by clicking here now until  July 1.

PSC is very proud of the growing success of the intramural soccer program. In Fall 2014 they had almost 1200 players on over 80 soccer teams playing games weekly from September through November.

In April 2015, the spring intramural program expanded to 500 players and over 30 teams playing soccer from April through June. If your kid loves soccer, they have opportunities for them nearly year round!

PHHS Project Graduation hosts a 5K “Color-A-Thon”

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Project Graduation committee sponsored a 5K “Color-A-Thon” on Sunday, May 3.

The “Color-A-Thon” featured many vendors, music, games, and a ton of colorful fun with this healthy, family-oriented fundraiser for the school. All proceeds go towards project graduation.

For over 25 years, the committee has planned an all-night, substance-free party for PHHS graduates. Statistically, graduation night has the highest number of vehicle accidents among seniors nationwide but schools with Project Graduation have statistics that are significantly less. The goal is to keep every Parsippany graduating senior safe on graduation night.  Project Graduation is being planned to ensure a fun and safe evening for all 2015 graduates.  Historically, it has in part been a graduation gift to them from the Parsippany community.  It is only through the generosity of parents, townspeople and the Parsippany business community and many other generous businesses surrounding Parsippany that we have been able keep the cost affordable.

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Two car accident on North Beverwyck Road

PARSIPPANY — Ms. Tracy Amato, 45, Parsippany was stopped in the South bound lane of North Beverwyck Road attempting to make a left turn into the Shell Gas Station, when a vehicle driven by Ms. Sohaib Ahmed, 18, Lake Hiawatha was attempting to navigate around Ms. Amato’s vehicle and struck the passenger side rear of the vehicle.

Ms. Amato was driving a 2015 Honda Odyssey and Ms. Ahmed was driving a 2008 Nissan Sentra.  Ms. Admed’s vehicle was towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing.

No summons were issued at the time of this article.

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