Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian of Tenafly, NJ (located at 353 East Clinton Avenue). This spectacular four day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws thousands of visitors from around the North Jersey area and the Metropolitan area of New York. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing. Guests will dine on exceptional Greek food, cooked the old-fashioned way by hard-working members of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, using authentic Greek recipes, all-natural ingredients and lots of tender, loving care.

Democracy for America will announce it’s slate of New Jersey endorsements including Barbara Buono for Governor, Marie Corfield for Assembly (LD-16), Ed Zipprich for Assembly (LD-11) and Jeff Gardner for Hawthorne Borough Council.

Key Facts about Democracy for America (DFA) and its endorsements in New Jersey:
• Ed Zipprich and Jeff Gardner are long time DFA members and DFA volunteer leaders in New Jersey
• This is the second endorsement for Marie Corfield (LD-16) from DFA. DFA endorsed and its members played an active role in Corfield’s 2012 Special Election campaign.

By: Everett M. Lo
Social Security Administration’s Regional Public Affairs Office in the New York Region

Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom and the principles we hold dear in this country.

We just got more SensoGloves - the world’s first digital golf glove - in for press review in time for Father’s Day articles and shows. SensoGlove is offering a Father’s Day Special: at www.sensoglove.com from Tues, May 21 – Mon, June 17, 2013, the new version of SensoGlove is 20% off for $71.20 (normally $89), Coupon Code: “FathersDay13.”

Senator announces legislation to help avert skyrocketing flood insurance rates Calling it a celebration of everyone working together to restore the community, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today joined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Mayor Matt Doherty for the ribbon cutting of the new boardwalk just days before Memorial Day weekend. “This is more than a ribbon cutting,” said Senator Menendez. “It’s a celebration of all of us working together to rebuild and restore what we had and what we love as a community.

Ready, set, fire up those grills to kick start the grilling season! The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC wants to make sure your next barbecue is a safe and healthy one by keeping food safety top of mind when grilling. “In anticipation of the unofficial beginning of the summer grilling season on Memorial Day weekend, we have put together several food safety and grilling tips to remember,” said Arlene Putterman, Manager of Public and Community Relations of Stop & Shop’s New York Metro Division.

The 24th edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) set new all-time attendance and trade show records for its five-day run in Philadelphia April 21-25, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of LFI managing partner AMC, Inc.
The LFI 2013 trade show floor covered a record 233,850 net square feet and spotlighted 538 exhibitors, including 91 first-time exhibiting companies and 90 manufacturers headquartered outside the U.S.

Dr. Hector Giancarlo, Founder of the Senior Campus, Remains Chairman
Dr. Timothy Giancarlo has been named president of The Allendale Community for Mature Living. Tim Giancarlo will replace his father, Dr. Hector R. Giancarlo, who is stepping down as president after nearly 50 years at Allendale’s helm.
“I am very proud to make the announcement that my son, Tim, who has the experience, proven leadership and medical background will continue our family’s leadership of the Allendale community,” said Dr. Hector Giancarlo who will remain Chairman of the Board. “Just as important, Tim shares our family’s deep commitment to providing high-quality care for older adults and helping them remain as active and self-sufficient as possible.”

The Ultimate Celebration For The Ultimate Drummer: John Henry Bonham of Led Zeppelin Marshall See a stellar cast of drummers jump up on stage Saturday June 1, 2013! An All Star tribute to Led Zeppelin's John Bonham featuring the top drummers in rock music today. Guest drummers include: Michael Cartellone (Damn Yankees); Anton Fig (David Letterman Band); Joe Franco (Good Rats); Jonathan Mover (Aretha Franklin); JoJo Mayer (Nerve); AJ Pero (Twisted Sister); Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater); Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow); Matt Starr (Ace Frehley); Brian Tichy (Whitesnake); Steven Wolf (Alicia Keys) See a stellar cast of drummers jump up on stage with house band The Moby Dicks (featuring Whitesnake's Michael Devin, Brian Tichy, Stephen LeBlanc, Chas West and Brent Woods), with each sticksman playing through a Led Zeppelin track of their choosing on a specially-made by Natal Drums Bonham replica kit.

Bill Would Help Protect Young Athletes from Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, was joined by Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) today in introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting youth athletes from the dangers of sports-related traumatic brain injuries. The Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 would ensure that new and reconditioned football helmets for high school and younger players meet safety standards that address concussion risk and the needs of youth athletes. The bill also increases potential penalties for using false injury prevention claims to sell helmets and other sports equipment. Companion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM).

The Rug Importers,newly located at 491 Route 17 South, Paramus, celebrated its grand re-opening day on May 11th by donating to the Children’s Aid & Family Services of Paramus. Syed Hussaini and Tariq Qari, owners, recently visited the organization’s headquarters on Robin Road and presented its president, Robert B. Jones with a check for $250. This organization’s mission is to protect, preserve and provide support for vulnerable children, young adults and elderly people with high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs. This donation will be used toward purchasing books for the early childhood daycare center there.

Supermarket Team Takes Pride in Community Involvement

Jeannie Sapunarich, a lifelong resident of New Milford, has worn many hats since she started working for ShopRite of New Milford more than 36 years ago. After starting out stocking shelves at night, she has risen through the ranks to front-end supervisor. But throughout her career, one thing has remained the same: She loves her job as part of the Inserra Supermarket family.

Spend an evening with young, talented playwrights whose theatrical endeavors showcase the creative abilities of local students. The 21st Annual Young Playwrights Festival of Bergen County will be held at Bergen Community College on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus.

Don Rickles is best known for his appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, but he has graced audiences everywhere with hi impeccable insult comedy. “Priceless” is how the legendary Don Rickles is most described. He has earned a slew of nicknames including “Mr Warmth” and: “The Merchant of Venom,” due to his no-holes barn approach to stand-up. Now you have a chance to experience his explicit humor and magnetic stage presence LIVE at Bergen Performing Arts Center on Thursday June 20th at 8PM.

To the envy of anyone who would love to get paid for building with LEGO® bricks all day, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester — which opened at Ridge Hill in Yonkers this past March — today announced that self-described “extreme LEGO enthusiast” and Chicago area native David Howard, has been named as the attraction’s Master Model Builder. Howard was recruited from a sibling attraction — LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago — where he served as the senior model builder.

The Newark Museum has issued a special invitation to New Jersey communities: Come visit us on Town Days!
On Town Days, people from designated communities will receive 2 for 1 Museum admission, a guided tour of the African Cosmos exhibition, tours of the Museum’s collections, a 10% discount in the Museum shop and a $1 discounted rate for on-site parking.
The Town Day calendar is as follows:

Commercial mortgage brokerage firm Eastern Union Funding announced that it has arranged approximately $68 million in financing for commercial real estate properties in New Jersey.

Select transactions include:

Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to move a long-awaited bipartisan immigration reform bill to the full Senate:
“Immigration reform is one of the defining civil and human rights issues of our time. That’s why yesterday’s bipartisan vote to advance a compromise bill to the full Senate is a welcome step forward for the nation.

Legislation will complement federal aid by providing additional tax relief to businesses, individuals and municipalities affected by historic storm

WASHINGTON – In order to provide additional assistance to families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) led a bipartisan coalition including Reps. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Michael Grimm (R-NY), John Larson (D-CT), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Charles Rangel (D-NY), Tom Reed (R-NY), Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Jon Runyan (R-NJ) in introducing legislation to provide tax relief to the victims of the devastating storm that caused widespread destruction throughout the Northeast. The Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief Act of 2013 (H.R. 2137), modeled after a similar bill passed into law in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, is aimed at providing tax relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy in areas designated as Federal Disaster Areas by the President.