Life Raft Group Hosts 'Life Fest 2014,' Turns 100K Origami Boats into 3D Nautical Experience Nov. 7

The Life Raft Group asked cancer survivors to make origami boats as a way to raise awareness to GIST. More than 100,000 will be on display.

Bergen County Dry Cleaner Hosts Fall Clothing Donation Drive Until Nov. 30

Members of the public are invited to drop off clothing donations at their Hackensack or Manhattan locations.

NJ Bureau of Securities Invites Public to Free 'Safe Investing' Summit Nov. 13

Attendees will hear from “Crazy Eddie” and Health South Fraudsters, "Wolf of Wall Street” prosecutors and FBI agents and more.

Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe, yet Spooky Halloween

The American Red Cross is offering tips to trick-or-treaters and to residents expecting trick-or-treaters.

Teal Pumpkin Project Raises Food-Allergy Awareness, Aims for Communities to Give Non-Food Treats to Trick-or-Treaters

Residents can paint a pumpkin teal, the color of food allergy awareness, so children with food allergies know non-food items are available.

Thousands of New Jerseyans Respond to Money-Saving offer on Back Taxes

The State Division of Taxation's customer service initiative makes it more convenient & less costly for people to clear up their accounts.

NJ's Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, Office of Information Technology Held Cyber Security Conference

The fourth annual conference brought together cyber security specialists, program managers, IT professionals and law enforcement.

Wayne Resident Needs Live Kidney Donor

Pat Fatica, who's blood type is O, is suffering from kidney failure and is in desperate need of a live kidney donor.

Bergen County Utilities Authority to Hold Electronic/Computer, Tire Collection Event in Mahwah Oct. 25

Drop off any unwanted electronics, computers, fax machines, modems, tires and documents you'd like to have shredded.

Team Tavares Keeps the 'Fun' in Fundraising by Holding Yardsale Oct. 24-25 in River Edge for Mother with Stage 3 Cancer

A mother with stage 3 cancer does not want to lose her sense of humor so her friends have kept their promise and have made fundraising fun.

Bergen County Volunteer Center Seeks Donors to Fill Gift Requests

Participation in "All Wrapped Up" will help needy children and families, troubled youth, lonely seniors and disabled adults

Bergen County Utilities Authority to Hold Hazardous Waste Collection Event Oct. 18

Acceptable materials include aerosol cans, anti-freeze, batteries, disinfectants, fertilizer, fire extinguishers, flourescent lights & more.

Mid-Week In Review: Father Speaks on Toddler's Death, Spider Causes Crash and Obama Cancels Trip to NJ Amid Ebola Crisis

Plus: NBC's medical editor, a Princeton resident, placed under mandatory quarantine after possibly being infected with ebola.

Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife Confirms First Case of Bluetongue Virus in Deer

The Department of Agriculture is urging livestock owners to report any suspected animal illnesses.

Bergen County Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Committee to Unveil, Dedicate MLK Monument Oct. 12

The unveiling and dedication will be held on the Hackensack River Pathway as it crosses the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

'Team Taveras' Seeks Yard Sale Donations to Benefit Bergen County Mom Battling Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer

Do you have any items you'd like to donate? By doing so, you'll help Katherine Taveras in her fight against stage 3 pancreatic cancer.

Bergen County Clerk Shares Personal Story of Fallen Hero as Election Day Approaches

John S. Hogan tells the story of his late uncle, Dennis L. Hogan Jr., and urges citizens to vote in the upcoming election.

Bergen County American Legion Post Holds 24-Hour Vigil for NJ Soldiers Lost in Korean, Vietnam Wars

The Sgt. Clendenon Newell American Legion Post 1 in Leonia held the vigil from Friday to Saturday night.

Town-Wide Yard Sale in Bergen County

The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a town-wide yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Ramsey Farmers' Market to Hold 'Apple Festival' Sunday, Sept. 28

The Ramsey Farmers' Market has been voted "Best in Bergen in 2013 and 2013" and features fresh, local produce and children activities.

One Dead, One Injured in I-95 Tractor-Trailer Accident

One person has died and the other is injured after a tractor trailer and SUV collided.

Department of Environmental Protection Creates Page with Black Bear Info, Facts

Just days after a bear killed a man in West Milford, the Department of Environmental Protection has created a page linking to bear info.

MommaConnect to Hold Mommy Expo Sept. 28 in Bergen County

From photo booths to cooking lessons, MommaConnect is sure to have something for every mom and child.

Tomorrows Children's Fund Launches 'Start a Movement' Campaign, Invites Schools to Participate

SAM organizers are asking teachers, coaches, students and parents to get involved by helping to raise funds for sick children.

Tomorrows Children's Fund Launches 'Start a Movement' Campaign, Invites Schools to Participate

SAM organizers are asking teachers, coaches, students and parents to get involved by helping to raise funds for sick children.

Boiling Springs Savings Bank to Hold Blood Drive Sept. 26 in Rutherford

By donating just one pint of blood, you can help up to three people.

Montville Yoga Studio to Hold Donation-Based Yoga Class Sept. 20 for Charity

All of the donations will benefit Pathways for Exceptional Children.

Registration Open for MM&M Bergen Bike Tour Sept. 28

The MM&B Bergen Bike Tour will pass through 17 Bergen County towns.

Enterovirus D-68 Case Confirmed in NJ Girl, Four Being Tested at Valley Hospital

Entervirus D68 has sickened 130 people in 12 states since August.

Wayne Resident Needs Live Kidney Donor

Pat Fatica, who's blood type is O, is suffering from kidney failure and is in desperate need of a live kidney donor.

Donald Trump May Attempt to Save Atlantic City Casinos, Brendan Tevlin's Parents' First National Interview and Ocean County Fights Heroin Top NJ News

Plus: Community input needed on renovations to Hoboken Cove Boathouse.

Winning $5,000 Mega Millions Ticket Bought in Bergen County

New Jersey has one third-prizewinning Mega Millions ticket that was purchased in Fort Lee.

W. Cary Edwards Foundation to hold 'Racing for Education' Fundraiser Sept. 19

The fundraiser will be at the Meadowland's Race Track and will offer a cocktail hour and dinner.

Trump Plaza Closing, Man Smashes Cop Car Window After Bust and Alleged Racist Prank at High School Football Game Top NJ News

Plus: Revel bidder says parts of property could reopen within weeks.

Hurricane Edouard Staying Offshore, New Synagogue First in 100 Years and Former Teacher Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Top NJ State News

Plus: Miss New York wins third-straight Miss American pageant in Atlantic City.

NFL Orders FBI Director to Oversee Rice Case, New Jersey Remembers 9/11 and Two Children Escape House Fire Top NJ State News

Plus: Burlington County man charged with sexual assault of two children.

Remembering Bergen County Fallen 9/11 Victims

Let us always remember the Bergen County residents who fell on Sept. 11, 2001.

Middletown Remembers those Who Didn't Come Home After 9/11, Woman Indicted for Shooting Ex-Cop and Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Investigated After Ray Rice Case Top NJ News

Plus: Cherry Hill man charged with luring, sexual assault

Man Admits to Shooting Endangered Hawks, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Silent on Ray Rice Case and Driver Survives After Crashing into Doctors Top NJ News

Plus: Dangerous water contamination affecting Hudson County seafood.

ESL Class Open to Bergen County Residents Begins Sept. 10

The Teaneck Public Library will begin its ESL class on Sept. 10 and will continue to run every Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.