Current Events May 23, 2011

Local

On Mondya May 23, a River Vale man was sentenced to 19 year in prison for robbing a Rockland County bank wiht a pellet gun. 25-year-old Sonny Desposito was also convicted a few months ago for the January 2009 robbery of an M&T Bank branch in Chestnut Ridge. Prosecutors said Desposito told a teller he would hunt her down and kill her if she added dye packs or other tracking devices to the stolen money. He took $10,600 cash.

National

The Supreme Court has affirmed a federal order telling california to reduce its overflowing prison populaion. The vote was 5-4. The ruling was made monday. The controversy comes in on whether US courts can step in and essentially run state prisons.

World

Palestinian Prime Minister Slam Fayyad suffered a heart atack while visitng the US. He was hospitalized for treatment. Fayya felt chest pains on sunday during his visit to Autin Texas for his son's graduation from the University of Texas. Fayyad is currently the prime minister of Palestinain Authoristy. He is not a member of the Fatah or Hama, which are to form a new tranisitnal reconciliation government.

Fake Obituary

Jon Stewart, born John Stuart Lebowitz, resident of New York City, died on May 21 2011. He was 48. Jon was born in New York City to parents Marian and Donald Lebowitz.

Stewart attended the College of William and Mary. In 1993 Stewart developed a talk show called the Jon Stewart show. Then in 1999 Stewart was picked as the host of the satirical comedy central news show, The Daily Show. Stewart often jokes about his own Jewish heritage.

Stewart is survived by his wife Tracy, his daughter Maggie, and his brother Larry.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 May 23, 2011 at Deady's Funeral Home. Shiva will be held at at his mother, Marian's home on May 23, 24, and 25.

Photojournalists

James Nachtwey

- Born in Syracuse NY

- Started at the Albuquerque Journal

- In 1980 moved to New York and worked as a freelance photographer

- Has documented a variety of armed conflicts and social issues

- Spent time in South Africa, Latin america, the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union

- Awarded 12th Annual Heinz Award

- Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1994, and 1998

- In 2001, the documentart War Photogrpaher was released, focusing on and his work, the film recived a Nachtwey n Academy Award.

David Burnett

- Went to Colorado College

- published often in Time and Life

- won 1973 Robert Capa Gold Medal

- Magazine Photographer of the Year from the National Press Photographers Association

Margaret Burke-White

- Born in the Bronx, New York

- first foreign photographer permitted to take pictures of Soviet Industry

- first female war correspondent

- first female photogrpaher for Henry Luce's Life magazine, hwere her photogrpah appeared on the first cover

- Honorary Doctorate: Rutgers University

- Honorary Doctorate: Universtiy of Michigan

- Achievement Award: US Camera

- Honor Roll Award: American Society of Magazine Photogrpahers

Current Events May 13, 2011

Local

In Trenton NJ, Authorities have accused the third highes ranking member of New Jersey's Human Services Police Department with falsifying time sheets. Captin Brian Brady is also accused of submitting fake firearm qualification certificates and using police database for personal resasons. He was suspended from his $101,000 job after being charged wiht offical misconduct.

National

In New York, the head of International Monetary Fund will sepnd the next few days in jail. He is accused of chasing a houskeeping employee naked down a hallway and sexaully assaulted her. The hotel room was $3,000 a night. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a man who has helped bail out desperate countires in need of cash, was denied bail Monday by a Manhattan Crimal Court Judge.

Global

In Dublin, Ireland, Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath at the Gaden of Remembrance in Dublin on Tuesday during her landmark visit to Ireland. This was the first by a UK monarch since the country gained independence in 1922. The ceremony was of huge symbolic significance because the Garden of Remembrance honors those who fought for Irish freedom from British rule.

Current Events May 2 2011

Local

Pay-by-phone parking comes to Montclair

Residents and visitors in Montclair will be able to use their cell phones to pay for parking. Ths will make the township the first place in New Jersey that uses Parkmobile USA's new service. Drivers can sign up for the service and download a mobile app. All Montclair parking meters will still accept coins for payment.

National

Homeless, but Finding Sanctuary at School

In Orlando, Florida, the bus ride from the homeless shelter to Fern Creek Elemntary School was chaotic. A first grader and a second grader got in a fight. Someone else also trhew up. Twenty percent of Fern Creek's students are homeless.

Global

On May 1, Osama Bin Laden was captured and killed by American Troops. Bin Laden was the founder and face of Al Qaeda. Now, almost ten years after the attacks on 9/11, American troops killed him. People gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Time Square, and at Ground Zero to celebrate this milestone in America’s War on Terror. President George W. Bush feels that this will show terrorist groups that no matter how long it takes, justice will be paid. Bin Laden was found at a compound about an our away from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. He was hiding in a compound in the city of Abbottabad, which is home to a large Pakistani military base. The fate of Al Qaeda, and Ayman al-Zawahiri who is second in power is unclear.

Response to Cathy Horyn fashion articles

In Cathy Horyn's article "For Paris, Studded Leather for Spring" she discusses the seasons hot leather trend. To the dismay of animal activists, studded leather is being featured by the top brands like Burberry.

In her article "Paris:Hot Colors Retreat as a Muse Enters" Horyn discusses the European spring collection. She discusses that many navy and floral prints are in. It was interesting that a variety of pajamas was shown at the show.

Overall, I like Horyn's descriptive writing style. She makes it easy for the reader to picture the latest clothing without rambling. She has a bubbly, fun tone that fits the content she discussed.

Current Events april 25

Local

Police, citizen chase Cedar Grove burglary suspect

A Jersey City man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a home on Franklin Street in Cedar Grove. Shaun C. Ward was arrested on Saturday, April 23 on multiple charges, connected with burglarly. Police reported that a Franklin Street man called to report a suspicious person. The man reported that he observed the man enter and exit the rear of a neighbor's home. Police saw suspect and chased him with the help of a Verona resident. Police found $710 cash on the suspect, and $6,975 in jewelry.

National

Texas Wildfires leave behind death, destruction

In Strawn Texas wildfires left the land charred black form rock to treetop. Justin Cormack's family's North Texas ranch found dozens of cattle twisted and burned. Cormack found more dead cows entangled in burnt tree limbs and lying in the riverbeds. The Cormack's simple white ranch house survived the blaze but has been without electricity and water for days.

Global

Protesters killed in Yemen

In Sanaa, Yemen, two protesters were killed on Monday as government forces battled demonstrators, according to witnessses and medical personnel. As people took the streets in several cities, violence came. Dozens were reported wounded when security forces tried to disappear. This took place when about 20,000 people came to protest.

Current Events March 28, 2011

Local

Ridgewood Man Accused of Setting Fire to His own Home

The Record

Authorities arrested a Ridgewood man who is accused of setting fire to his own home. HTe 49 year old Kenneth J. Novey, was charged with aggravated arson and failure to report an emergenc. He was being kept in the Begen County Sheriff's office on $300,000 bail. Officers in Ridgewood responded to a fire at Novey's Garfield Place home around 4 p. On Saturday three officers went into Novey's home and found him unconscious inside a first floor bedroom. They pulled him out to safety.

National

Magazine Launch for Gay Military Members Announced

CNN

Today, an advocacy group announced that a magazine designed for and by gay military members may soon be displayed at military installations worldwide. An active-duty officer, who goes by the pseudonym JD Smith said that the most important goal of the magazine was to let homosexuals currently serving know that they are not alone. Currently, the magazine can be downloaded from the internet.

Global

Highly Radioactive water found in tunnel outside nuclear plant

CNN

It was reported today that in Tokoyo, Japan, water that was found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiations reading. Officials stated that they were not sure how or why the tainted water got out of the building. The water at the plant is emitting over 1.000 millisieverts per hour of radioactivity. The plant's owner said this is more than 100,000 times the normal levels for coolants inside a nuclear reactor.

Current events March 21, 2011

Local

Two-car accident on Midland Avenue and Walnut Street

On friday, there was a two-car accident at the busy corner of Midland Avenue and Walnut Street in Monclair at 2:45 pm. A Vernon woman who was driving an Acura on west Walnut collided with a 2009 Hundai Sonata that was going south on Midland. The Vernon woman said she could not stop fast enough in time.

National

Palin visits Israel as she mulls presidential run

On friday, Sarah Palin was in Jerusalem to meet with Israeli leaders. Much of her two- day itinerary is filled with sightseeing. However, she was scheduled for a monday night dinenr wiht Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Saturday, Palin delivered the keynote address at the India Today Conclave. The potential presidential candidate discussed the importance of energy and the influence of India's relationship with United States.

Global

Marches continue in Syria after burial of protester, eyewitness say

On monday, hundreds of protesters marched in southern Syrican city of Daraa after they buried the body of a protester who was killed Sunda in clashes between anti-government demonstrators and secuirty forces. During the demonstrations in the city Firday, two peopel were killed. Local tribal leaders say they have rejected a government proposal to bring about calm and have put togheter a list of demnads including asking that hte head of the local police and governor of Daraa be held accountable for hte civilian casualities since friday.

February 28, 2011 Current Events

Local

Casino, convention center proposed for Meadowlands Sports Complex

The Record

Today local business leaders revealed an ambitious proposal for the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The proposal included a casino, convention center, six hotels, and a spa. Governor Christie wants to table this idea and focus on the revival of Atlantic City. However, chamber President JIM Kirkos said that it was urgent to start discussing a comprehensive long-term redevelopment plan now.

National

One Perosn dead, 130,000 acres burned in Texas Wildfires

CNN

Today in Texas, firefighters tried to contain fast moving wildfires. The fires had already destroyed 60 homes, caused an accident that killed a5-year-old child and burned over 130,000 acres. The fires started at around 12:00 pm Sunday. Officals believe that it was caused by power-lines that fell due to high winds. The fire department responded to 63 fires mostly across the Texas Panhandle. The fires caused Interstate 20 to be shutdown Sunday because heavy smoke from the fire limited drivers visibility.

Global

Last Living U.S. WWI Veteran Dies

CNN

On Sunday, February 27, Frank Buckles, the last living US WWI veteran died. Buckles was 110 years old. The Family stated that Buckles "died peacefully in his home of natural causes." In WWI Buckles served in Europe as a US Army ambulance driver, and eventually rose to the rand of corporal. After the war he worked as a ship's officer on merchant vessels. Later, during WWII, Buckles was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines and held as a prisoner of war for over three year. Buckles strongly advocated making a better monument for the WWI veterans. The proposal of a "Frank Buckles WWI Memorial Act" passed in the House but did not pass the Senate before Congress adjourned. Buckles' family asks that to honor him and the 4,734,991 Americans whom he served with, donations can be made to the National WWI Legacy Project.

February 14, 2011 Current Events

Local

Plan to rollback turnpike toll hike has critics, challenges

The Record

Under a bill in the state legislator that would roll back part of the toll hike schedule, New Jersey drivers would dave about $52 annually. However,this legislation has a slim chance of becoming a law. This is largely due to Governor Christie, because he needs the toll revenue to fix the sate fund, which pays for road and bridge improvement throughout new jerseys. Still, Democrats who control the state Legislature are planning to push the bill forward.

National

Mississippi governor asked to denounce attempts to honor KKK leader

CNN

Today, the Mississippi NAACP asked Governor Haley Barbour to publicly denounce an attempt by a a Confederacy group to honor a KKK leader. The Sons of Confederate Veterans launched the campain to recognize Confederate Gen. Nathan Forrest, a popular and controversial figure, best known for being a KKK leader. The group in known for terrorizing blacks in the South after the Civil War. Forest is also well known for an 1864 raid at Fort Pillow, Tennesse where hundreds of black Union Army members were killed.

Global

No Survivors in Honduran Plan Crash

CNN

There were zero survivors found after a 12 passenger small plane crashed into a mountain just south of the capital of Honduras Monday morning. The plane had taken off form the city of San Pedro Sula with a destination of Tonoctin International Airport in Tegucigalpa. The area where the plane had crashed was a mountaintop about 2,000 feet above sea level. Rescuers had retrieved the remains of 10 people from the wreckage, and stated taht another three bodies remained trapped.

Current Events February 10, 2011

Local

Woodcliff Lake prepares to widen roads

On Tuesday February 8^th, 2011, it was announced that many roads in Woodcliff lake will undergo improvements, such as widening roads and inserting traffic lights in densely populated intersections in an attempt to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. The improvements were created by town engineer, Elliot Sachs, as he had received many complaints from residents about the hazardous driving conditions.

National

Blast Kills 5 in Pennsylvania

On February 10,2011 five people in Allentown, Pennsylvania died due to a natural gas explosion. It is believed a gas line that ran underneath the neighborhood fueled a fire that ripped through eight houses.

Global

Dozen Killed at Pakistan Army School

On February 10, 2011, a teenager suicide bomber in Pakistan killed twenty seven people when he walked into a major military training base with a bomb strapped to his chest. It is unknown why the fifteen year old boy committed this actions, but it is known that he snuck into the base by dressing up in the school’s uniform.

current Events January 31, 2011

Local

Christie to sign Atlantic City Rescue Package

On Monday, January 31, 2011, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie agreed to signed a bill that he believes will save Atlantic City from their four year decline. The bill includes measures such as improving sanitation and security in an effort to make it more attractive to tourists so that the city’s economy will rise; as many of the city’s businesses are dependent on tourists. Their economy has been declining steadily since 2006, as that is when many casino’s opened up in surrounding parts of Philadelphia.

National

Tuesday’s Forecast: Horrific

On Monday, January 31, 2011, it was reported that many states are facing difficult problems balancing their budget due to the bad weather. Many states have already exceeded their so called “snow budget” and now have to dig into and take out money from other parts of their budget to pay for the snow plows and salting of the roads.

World

Unrest In North Africa and Middle East May Spread to Syria

On Monday, January 31, 2011,it was reported that many people are fearing that the civil unrest that has arisen in Egypt may spread to other countries in which citizens are dissatisfied with their government. They list Syria as a country that will most likely be influenced by the riots in Egypt, as they will think that in order to overthrow the government they should follow Egypt’s example.

Current Events January 24, 2010

Local

Police Investigate Suspicious Package at Norther Valley High

The Record

Today at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, a suspicious pakage was found. It was brought to the school becuase it was returned through the mail with no indication of the sender The students were relocated to the opposite side of the school and Demerast Police were called in. The police opened the package and the super intendant reported that it was being removed this afternoon. He urged parents not to come to the school. The school's midterm schedules are being changed in response. This is the second recent threat to the school after a threat in December of a school shooting.

National

Gas Line Pressure Increase cause 9 house Fires in Ohio Village

CNN

In the Ohio village of Fairport Harbor, at least nine homes caught on fire today after an increase in gas line pressure. The county Sherif reported that as of 8:40 a.m. gas service was shut off. They initially planned to evacuate about 3,000 people, but it was called of by Major Frank Sarosy, because he felt it would be too chaotic. The residents were asked to turn their gas of f from the outside and remain in their homes. There were no immediate reports of injury.

World

Iraq Bombs Target Shiite Pilgrims, Killing More than 30

CNN

Today in Baghdad, three bombings targeted Shiite pilgrims killed at least 33 people. Just outside Karbala, a suicide car bombing killed at least 20 people and wounded 35 others. Also, at least 13 people were killed after a car bomb exploded in a Karbala bus station that was full of Shiite Pilgrims. A roadside bomb targeting Shiite pilgrems exploded an hour after the bust station bombing which wounded 6. The dead and wounded included many women and children who had gathered in Karbala with hundreds of thousands of Shiite Pilgrams in observance.

January 18, 2010 Current Events

Local

NJ Approves 23 New Charter Schools

The Record

Governor Christie announced today that it has approved 23 new charter schools, increasing the number of charter schools by about one third. This includes some controversial schools included Hebrew immersion school for residents of Englewood and Teaneck and a virtual high school for students in Paterson. The charter schools are public but operate independently of the local school district. The administration additionally announced that they are making changes to the law that allow for charters to be approved faster including same-sex charters. The changes will also allow failing public schools to be turned into charter schools.

National

American Airlines Pilot Found Dead; Police Investigating

CNN

On Friday, in Miami, Florida, American Airlines pilot Russell Christopher Walker was found dead. On Tuesday, January 18, the authorities appealed for the public help. The 50 year old man was found dead by authorities conducting a welfare check in his Pompano Beach home. The statment said Walker had not been heard form for 7 to 10 days before he was found. The Sheriff's homicide department ask that anyone with information about the death report it to them.

World

Israel Arrests Suspect in Serbenica Massacre

CNN

On Tuesday in Jerusalem, Israel, police arrested an immigrant from the former Yogoslavia who is suspected to be involved in the 1995 massacre in Srebrenica. The immigrant, Aleksander Cvetkovic moved to Israel with his Jewish wife and children in 2006, and became a citizen. Last August the Israeli state prosecutor received an extradition request for him from the Bosnian government, and they opened an extradition process after months of examining evidence. The ministry said that the evidence shows grueling details of the massacre of Muslims at Braniewo farm. Approximately, 8,000 Mulsim men and boys were killed in the massacre in Srebrenica in 1995.

January 10, 2010 Current Events

Local

Ridgewood Police Seeking Some Extra Eyes

The Record

Ridgewood is offering benefits for residents who band together to protect the neighborhood. In 2010, the Ridgewood police received 50 reports of burglaries. John Ward, Ridgewood Chief of Police, finds community policing very important. A Newark man held in custody confessed to committing three burglaries in the last month in Ridgewood. These occurrences have encouraged residents to form community watch groups. A neighborhood in the southern part of Ridgewood expressed interest in setting up such a group. Some benefits to forming these groups included an increase in reporting of suspicious activity and a reduction in crime. There are also social benefits such as becoming aquatinted with ones neighbors.

National

Bookended by tragedy, a too-short life leaves a void

CNN

In Tuscon, Arizona, Christina Green, a 9-year-old girl who was born on Septermber 11, 2001 died in shoots in Arizona on Saturday. She was attending the event hosted by Rep.Gabrielle Gliffords because she had been recently elected for student council. Christine had been featured in a book called "Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11" published in 2002. Families left flowers and a note at Mesa Verde Elementary school, where the girl had attened to commemorate her death.

World

Reports: Death Toll Rises to 77 in Iran Plane Crash

CNN

Today new agencies in Tehran, Iran reported the death tole from a plane crash in Northwestern Iran has risen to 77. 27 others were injured in the crash. The crash happened in a snowy and mountainous part of the country. Bad weather forced the plane to give up its first attempt to land. On the second attempt the air-traffic controllers lost contact with the plane.

Mcdonald

Plays Volley ball

coaches volleyball

mom was an olympic volleyball player

married to mr McDonald

has a dog

went to seton hall

love shoes

loves books

drives a volkes wagon wiht a minosta liscence plate

Great gatsby is one of her favorite book

Mrs.goodman was her maid of honor

spent new years with the Goodmans

drinks dunkin dounuts coffee religiously

she thinks both shoes and books tell alot about ones personality

she teachers honors history two

she teachers sports literature

she collects tissues in return for bonus points

she is obsessed with NCAA basketball playoffs

loves wuthering heights

teaches journalism

January 3, 2011

Local

After snow, NYC tackles 'great wall of trash'

MSNBC

After last week's blizzard, New York City is first starting to pick up garbage. Trash collection was suspended because crews were struggling to plow the streets. Only half the usual amount of garbage collection will be deployed since the sanitation department is still getting rid of the snow. The blizzard had piled 20 inches of snow on New York City, and trash has been more than 6 feet deep in some spots. Mayor Bloomberg and other officials were criticized for the slow response to the snow storm. Bloomberg said today that the next step he will take is to figure out what went wrong with the cleanup of the storm.

National

Human remains those of missing Georgia woman

CNN

Today it was reported that bones found in Georgia are the remains of Krisit Cornwll, who had went missing nearly a year and a half ago. The bones were identified after testing the bones and using Cornwell's old dental record. 38-year-old Cornwell was last seen on August 11,2009 walking on a road in northern Georgia. Cornwell's remains were found by a passerby in wooded area, approximately 9 miles from where she was left.

World

Strong Earthquake strikes central Chile

CNN

On Sunday, January 2, an earthquake hit the central coastal area of Chile. The earthquake measured in with a magnitude of 7.1. The quake struck at 5:20 p.m. and could be felt all the way in Santiago, which is about 370 miles north of where the quake occurred. Both the U.S. Geological Survey and the CNN Chile reported no immediate damage or injuries. This past February hundreds died in earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 that struck in Conception, 100 miles North of the recent earthquake.