Thursday, May 16, 2013
Here are bargains 6 through 10 from the experts at AOL Auto with an assist from Carwoo.com.
We're more than half way through May and summer is quickly approaching. With the change of seasons, many of us can expect to increase the amount of time we spend outdoors. Drivers need dependable cars to get them from the office, down the shore and to those cherished summer barbecues. During the next two weeks, Patch will share AOL Auto's and CarWoo.com's Best New Car Deals for May so you can save cash and arrive safely and comfortably at your summer destinations. This week, we'll present new car deals 6-10 and follow up next week with the top 5 car deals. 10. Honda Crosstour EX - New - AOL Best Deal: $23,744-25,689 The Honda Crosstour is a weird mixture of a wagon, crossover and sedan. While the car's look may be polarizing, most people …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Estimated 400,000 people expected in region; team practices to be held in Florham Park and Media Day in Newark
The 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium is expected to have a $550 million economic impact on New Jersey and New York, with an estimated 400,000 people in the region, according to a report on dailyrecord.com. Businesses should start preparing for the flood of visitors now, according to speakers at The Big Game Huddle, an informational and networking event held Wednesday at Raritan Valley Country Club. “Start the celebration now,” said Wayne Hasenbalg, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. “You don’t have to wait until the week before the game," he told the dailyrecord.com. That impact will be felt in North and Central Jersey, as one of the competing teams will practice at the Atlantic …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Sit back and let the experts from AOL Autos and Cars.com tell you why to buy a new or used car.
Each week, Patch provides a different set of cars reviews so readers know what features and amenities the cars have before they head into the showroom. We also provide price ranges from our partners at AOL Autos and Cars.com so readers know when they're getting a good — and not so good — price from dealers. We're changing things up this week and letting experts come into your livingrooms via video and tell you what the car can and cannot do and whether that showroom "beauty" is really a beast. Today's video reviews start with the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, brought to you by Cars.com. The car is available locally at Hawthorne Chevy. Our second video review is for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, brought to you by Cars.com. The car will soon …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Videographer Wayne Robbins went to Bellezza Salon in Glen Rock on Sunday to film its Annual Cut-a-Thon.
Inside Fair Lawn's Wayne Robbins attended the annual Fair Lawn High School Interact Club's Cut-a-Thon Sunday at Bellezza Salon in Glen Rock. Bellezza's hair stylists volunteered their time to offer hair and beauty services at discounted rates with all sales proceeds going to the family of Sigi Nissimov, the owner of Life Movement Dance Studio in Fair Lawn who died of cancer earlier this year, and the Fair Lawn ADA Committee. Wayne spoke with Bellezza Salon owner Giovanni Carfi as well as Mark Schaefer and Katie Greco, the co-presidents of the Interact Club, to get their takes on this special day they spend each year giving back to the comunity. -- Follow Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook Patch on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to receive our …
The Bisque Cafe & Grill, located at 30-08 Broadway, recently received a new sign and awning through the Broadway Improvement Corporation's Sign and Awning grant program.
Broadway's Bisque Café & Grill is standing out with an eye-catching new sign and awning, thanks to the Broadway Improvement Corporation. The restaurant received a $500 matching grant through the BIC's Sign and Awning Grant Program, which is available to businesses located in Fair Lawn’s Broadway Special Improvement District. “Through this program, distinctive signs for new businesses have been added and old, faded, and in some cases damaged or unsightly signs and awnings have been replaced with more attractive and affordable new ones,” BIC president Bob Beshlian said. “Local businesses need every competitive edge they can get, and an appealing storefront can be a major factor in their success.” The BIC’s professional staff and volunteer …
Friday, May 3, 2013
These cars will help you carry items for your next project.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining, spring is here. That means it's time to start those spring projects, but before you head to the hardware store you're going to need a vehicle with room to carry all those materials home with you. Instead of carrying wood planks on your lap, we've got five vehicles with plenty of room to haul lumber, lucite — or whatever — for your next great project. Listings and photos from AOL Autos. From Aol Autos: "1-Owner. Clean Carfax. 3-Months On-Star. Xtra xtra clean! Silverado ltz. Crew cab. 5.3 l v8. Flex Fuel. 4x4. Navigation. Heated Bucket Seats. Dual Zone Auto/AC. Bluetooth. 20 Chrome CladWheels. Running Boards. Balance of Factory Warranty! Absolutely won't last! Another Great Value from our …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Hair stylists at Bellezza Salon in Glen Rock will volunteer their services Sunday as part of the Fair Lawn High School Interact Club's annual Cut-a-Thon.
The annual Fair Lawn High School Interact Club Cut-a-Thon will be held Sunday at Bellezza Salon in Glen Rock. Bellezza's hair stylists will be volunteering their time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer men's and women's haircuts, blowouts, face-frame highlights and manicures at discounted rates with all sales proceeds going to two local causes. Proceeds from this year's Cut-a-Thon will benefit the family of Sigi Nissimov and the Fair Lawn ADA Committee. Nissimov, the owner of Life Movement Dance Studio in Fair Lawn, died of cancer earlier this year at the age of 43. The money raised at Sunday's Cut-a-Thon will help her family pay for medical bills and other expenses. The money donated to the Fair Lawn ADA Committee will support its vision of …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Cablevision sells 41 venues to Ridgefield, Conn. chain.
Bow Tie Cinemas of Ridgefield, Conn. announced it has purchased 41 Clearview Cinema theaters from Cablevision, a published report said Monday. With the acquisition, which will make Bow Tie the nation’s number 8 exhibition company, Bow Tie vows to pay for “key upgrades that are designed to enhance the movie-going experience,” including digital and 3D projection, according to a report on the website Deadline.com. Clearview currently has 26 theaters in New Jersey, the report said. Cablevision bought the venues in 1998 and put the chain up for sale last year. The companies didn’t disclose the sale price, the report said. For a full list of Clearview properties, click here.
Friday, April 26, 2013
If you prefer diesel-powered cars, this is the 5 Cars for you.
"When you grow up you'll play with diesel instead of gas!" That's a phrase I have seen tossed around a lot on online car discussion boards. It appears those who drive diesel-fueled vehicles are sold on the concept. Going diesel has pros and cons for drivers: In the negative column, diesel fuel is more expensive than conventional gasoline. On the whole, it has less horsepower, meaning that diesel cars aren't quite as speedy in the top end. Cars that use diesel fuel often are noisier than those running regular petrol, though that is improving as modern diesel engines are becoming more refined and quiet. And the fourth con is all about logistics: Diesel simply isn't as available as regular gas. But there are advantages to diesel fuel: A …
A contemptuous employee of Retro Fitness in Fair Lawn featured prominently on Friday's episode of the CBS television show, "Undercover Boss."
Even the zero enrollment fee and two months free that Retro Fitness in Fair Lawn is currently offering new members might be a tough sell after prospective customers watched Friday night's episode of "Undercover Boss." The CBS reality television series that sends disguised senior executives undercover as entry-level workers in their own companies visited the Fair Lawn Retro location with CEO Eric Casaburi last month for an episode about the fitness center franchise. Casaburi, who dressed in a shaggy brown wig and dyed beard while posing as new hire Barry Goshe, was less than thrilled with Fair Lawn Retro Front Desk Associate Jacqueline Colucci, whom the show describes as "the worst employee he's ever seen." While showing Casaburi the lay of…
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