Internationally Acclaimed Jewish Musical Recording Artist to perform

Frank L. Cahill
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Internationally Acclaimed Jewish Musical Recording Artist to perform
Dan Nichols
Dan Nichols

PARSIPPANY — Dan Nichols, internationally acclaimed recording artist will appear at Temple Beth Am for a Rock’n Shabbat Service and Song Session on Friday, May 8,  at 7:30 p.m. 

The service and song session are free and open to the public. Dan Nichols is a singular talent in the world of Jewish music. He is one of the most dynamic, influential and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan’s melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities.

Dan’s anthology includes a wide range of sounds and styles, from energetic Jewish rock anthems to moving interpretations of traditional Jewish liturgy. Jewish youth and adults from around the world  have drawn inspiration from Dan’s music and its positive message of Jewish values, identity and pride. 

His live performances are legendary for their unrestrained energy and infectious spirit. Dan spends more than 180 days each year on the road, where he often serves as artist-in-residence for congregations and camp communities. He has performed live in Israel at the historic fortress of Masada and in the studio for the groundbreaking XM Radio presentation of Radio Hanukkah. In addition to these highlights, Dan has been featured at conferences and conventions of nearly every major Jewish movement, including the URJ Biennial, NFTY Convention, BBYO International, and Limmud. 

Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.

West New York man arrested for criminal mischief to Lake Hiawatha Firehouse

Frank L. Cahill
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West New York man arrested for criminal mischief to Lake Hiawatha Firehouse

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officers A. Ohlsen and J. Pledger, with assistance from Patrol Sergeant A. Keiser responded to the Parsippany Fire Department’s District 4 Firehouse, located at 39 North Beverwyck Road for a report of criminal mischief, on Sunday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, the officers were informed by individuals that a male suspect vandalized the firehouse by throwing rocks through the windows of the two front garage doors, and side entry door glass, with subsequent damage to the fire apparatus windshield and an electronic message board. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.

While conducting the investigation, Parsippany Police received a call for an intoxicated injured male who fled the North Beverwyck Road 7-11.

The description of the injured male matched that of the suspect. However during the course of the investigation, the suspect returned to the 7-11 as a passenger in a vehicle. He was approached by Officers Ohlsen and Pledger who determined he was the suspect for the criminal mischief to the firehouse. The intoxicated suspect, identified as Mr. Kiefer Corro, 26, West New York, was placed under arrest and transported to Saint Clare’s Hospital by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad for injuries suffered during the vandalism.

Upon his hospital release, he was transported to Police Headquarters where he was charged with third degree criminal mischief due to the approximate $3,500 in damages.

He was given a bail amount of $5,000 with no 10% option by the Parsippany Municipal Court. He was released on bail pending a court appearance.

Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Patrick Fagan arrested for stealing wire from Home Depot

Frank L. Cahill
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Patrick Fagan arrested for stealing wire from Home Depot
Patrick Fagan
Patrick Fagan

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer J. Williams responded to the Home Depot for a report of a theft at 1:18 p.m. on Friday, April 22.

Upon his arrival, he was met by Home Depot’s Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) who detained a male individual who attempted to steal six rolls of wire from the store.

The suspect was exiting through the garden center passed all point of sale without paying.

When the Loss Prevention Specialist blocked the suspect’s escape route and identified himself, the suspect pushed the Loss Prevention Specialist with his hands and again with his body in an attempt to flee.

The suspect was detained in the store until Officer Williams arrived and took custody of the suspect, Mr. Patrick Fagan, 21,  Lake Hiawatha.

Mr. Fagan was transported to Police Headquarters and charged with Robbery, Shoplifting and Possession of Hypodermic Needle. A $10,000 bail amount was issued against Mr. Fagan, with no 10% option. He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending a court appearance.

Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Sleeping man arrested for DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Sleeping man arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer W. Stone responded to the Delta Gas Station to assist Patrol Sergeant S. Miller with a motor vehicle stop, at 12:16 a.m. on Thursday, April 21. The officers observed a male driver, later identified as Mr. Joshua Feldman, 30, South Orange, with his feet outside the vehicle and his body slumped over the interior.

After waking Mr. Feldman who was asleep in the vehicle, a brief investigation was conducted and resulted in Mr. Feldman’s arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to Police Headquarters and charged with Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.

He was released to a friend, pending a court appearance.

 

 

Robbery at U-Haul; employee assaulted

Frank L. Cahill
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Robbery at U-Haul; employee assaulted

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer D. Farms responded to U-Haul on Route 46 for a report of a burglary to an automobile and simple assault.

Upon his arrival, he spoke with the 25 year old male victim, who was also a U-Haul employee.

The victim advised Officer Farms that while he was parking a returned rental truck, he observed an unknown male suspect standing beside another truck.

The victim approached the suspect who had broken the driver’s side window and was attempting to enter the truck. The victim grabbed the suspect’s shirt to prevent him from entering the vehicle at which time the suspect turned around and allegedly struck the victim with a closed fist.

He then pushed the victim and ran into the wooded area behind the U-Haul lot.

The victim did not suffer injury and the area was checked by assisting Police Officers with negative results for locating the suspect. The suspect is described as wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The incident is classified as a Robbery due to the suspect using force during an attempted theft.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Parsippany Police at (973) 263-4300.

Letter to the editor: Parsippany student on PARCC

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lettersDear Editor:

As a high-school student, I realize that some form of standardized testing is essential, in order to monitor and improve education. However, the newly implemented PARCC, fails to properly assess students, and instead, takes time away from actual learning, confuses students with its online format, and poorly designed questions, as well as unnecessarily drains money from our districts.

We can all agree that preparation for tests is important, but when the whole curriculum and school system stars to revolve around testing, it becomes a problem. It’s nice to learn for the sake of being more educated, but when the PARCC was implemented, teachers began to focus more on preparing for the test, and “you need to know this for the PARCC” became a common phrase that ended many lessons. Instead of actual learning, we are forced to complete practice tests and worksheet for the main purpose of doing well on the PARCC. Also, it takes an additional ten hours to administer the test, which could have been used for actual learning.

There were many technological issues during the PARCC, which took time away from our testing time, and often lost some of the answers we had inputted. The online format not only makes the test unreliable, but it is also makes the test more difficult to take. Scrolling was difficult, and it was also very uncomfortable to type in the work done for math problems, as I, and many other students, prefer to draw pictures to represent work.

Another problem that the PARCC arises is its cost. Pearson charges approximately $30 per student, not including practice material and electronic devices to administer the test. All if the accumulating billions of dollars could have been used for better things. The government does not provide grants to cover these expenses.

Some districts have adopted an opt-out policy that allows students to be exempt from testing, our district has not, and it was threatened that there would be consequences for those who choose not to take the PARCC. As a result, I chose to purposely fail the test to show that I do not support the PARCC, as did many other students. I feel that it is important to at least create an opt-out policy for those that are against the PARCC, that would allow students to simply not take the test, instead of resorting to other measures, such as skipping school, or failing the test.

Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that the PARCC will be completely abolished. However, assuming that that option is not very likely, an opt-out policy should be put in place so student have the choice of not taking the PARCC, which does not benefit students in the least.

Thank You
Alice Limanova

25 Bags of Trash collected on South Beverwyck by the local Church

Nicolas Limanov
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25 Bags of Trash collected on South Beverwyck by the local Church

PARSIPPANY — Twenty youths from the Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey cleaned up the two-mile stretch of South Beverwyck Road on Saturday, April 25.

The clean up began at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5 firehouse on South Beverwyck and ended at Old Troy Park on Bee Meadow Parkway. One team worked on clearing trash from the north bound side of the road while the other team worked on the other side.

Together,  they collected a total of 25 large garbage bags of trash!  This was part of the Chinese Christian Church’s  annual community service project to serve the township of Parsippany.
Members of the Chinese Church picked up trash along South Beverwyck on Saturday
Members of the Chinese Church picked up trash along South Beverwyck on Saturday
Members of the Chinese Church collected 25 bags of trash along South Beverwyck
Members of the Chinese Church collected 25 bags of trash along South Beverwyck

Par-Troy Little League East Opening Day

Frank L. Cahill
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Par-Troy Little League East Opening Day

PARSIPPANY — The Par-Troy Little League East held its Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday, April 25 at the Delio Field.

Parsippany High School Junior Meghan Wisniewski sings the National Anthem. Some of the Little Leaguers recited “The Little League Pledge.”

The Pledge: I trust in God, I love my country, And will repsect its laws, I will play fiar, And Strive to win, but win or lose, I will always do my best.

After throwing some of the opening balls, the fans got to enjoy some food at the snack bar, there was a Tricky Tray and 50/50.  Some area vendors had tables set up displaying their products.

Boy Scouts pack seedlings for Arbor Day

Frank L. Cahill
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Boy Scouts pack seedlings for Arbor Day

PARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 72 and Cub Scout Packs 177 and 215 joined together with the township’s Parks and Forestry Department to continue a longstanding tradition.

It was their biggest year yet. They had 30 Boy Scouts and Leaders from Troop 72, 19 Cub Scouts and family members from Pack 177 and an incredible 55 Cub Scouts and family from Pack 215.

In 1972, then-Parks Director Joseph Jannarone Sr. introduced an idea: presenting every third grader in town with his or her very own tree seedling. Over the passing decades, many trees in this town—a national Tree City USA since 1975—have grown from the plantings made by local school children.

For 2015, the tradition continued as the scouts gathered Thursday evening at the Parks and Forestry building on Knoll Road to prepare pine tree seedlings, which were distributed to third graders Friday, Arbor Day. The scouts have assisted in this endeavor for several years, and in that time have committed several hundred hours to this project alone.

 

Italian-American Police Society raise funds for Special Olympics

Frank L. Cahill
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Italian-American Police Society raise funds for Special Olympics

The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey held its annual sold-out Pasta Night for Special Olympics, on Saturday, April 25. The event was held at Local 464 Union Hall located at 245 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls.

A record crowd attended amd enjoyed a gourmet homemade Italian meal of antipasto, meatballs, sausage, spaghetti, stuffed shells, salads and more than 30 different desserts.

Thanks to the members a very successful Tricky Tray raised a lot of money for this important cause. The attendees were treated to a comedy show and the event was a huge success.

Thanks for the generous food donations as well as to the many volunteers that worked from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. cooking, cleaning, preparing food and serving. What a great way to enjoy an evening together and help New Jersey’s Special Olympics athletes.

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