December 2002 - January 2003 Edition

How they saved the Plaza Building   More on the Plaza Building Fire "We Will Rebuild":  The owner is committed to rebuilding the Plaza Building.  Who Got Hurt: Thirty businesses were in the Plaza Building including Paul Pintel's.  Joel Ives: The Plaza Building's new architect. Thanks for Fighting the Fire: Council honors heroes, including a 13 year old.  And Jim Magarelli tells his story.    Tribute to the Volunteers:  In words and photos, Fair Lawn News thanks those who helped.    Fair Lawn's Theater  Off-Off Broadway:  Talented kids are getting ready for the charming children's musical Really Rosie, January at the Old Library Theater Fair Lawn Actress:  Karol Shveytser nominated for a prestigious award.   Go For A Walk or a Run Three Fair Lawn Walks: Linda Rosen's three favorite places to go for a stroll. Playing and Running:  Remembering Sheri Adler with a Playground and a  5K Run on New Year's Day.    General Recent Home Sales:  The prices are still going up.  Letters:  Route 208 walls, Chanukah memories, Manager and the Council, thanks to police, and overnight parking 9/11 Memorial:  Jane Spindel and Lisa Heidkamp on the memorial to the terrorist victims.    If you would like to write an article for Fair Lawn News, just send an e- mail to editor@fairlawnnews.com

Schools Supporting the Referendum:  League of Women Voters unanimously supports the referendum.  Explaining the Referendum:  Amy Sutnick explains the Board of Education's proposed referendum (from our last edition).  Achoo:  Mrs. Lustgarten on dealing with sick kids.  FLHS:  Matt Greenfield on how the neighbors and high school students are getting along, again.      Check out the list of our sponsors on the bottom of every page.   They help us keep each other informed.    Trying to Solve Problems Berkshire Road:  Dealing with flooding problems.  Broadway Station:  Crossing by the station today and a picture of the station 100 years ago.  The Police Blotter:  Directly and unedited from the Police Department.   Politics Caan's Very Busy Year:  Following up on his campaign initiatives, one year later.   Confession:  Jean Baratta confesses (with her wicked sense of humor) that she's the one that put up the palm tree on Fair Lawn Avenue.  How The Democrats Won:  Adam Silverstein on the recent Council election.  Why the Republicans Didn't  Former Mayor Trawinski reflects on the local Republican losses.   Useful Tips from Our Columnists Fuzzy Mac and Cheese?  Stacey Agin Murray on cleaning your fridge Frantic Holidays?:  Kitchen Elf offers some advice.    Lessons From Last Winter Car Thefts:  Don't start your car and go back inside to finish that coffee. Flu Shot:  Rich Paganello got his shot in November.  Do you remember, why?  If You Don't Get The Flu Shot:  What you can do.    In our next edition, we will start reporting results from our Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn voting.  If you are not yet on our e-mail notification list, type in your e-mail in the box below and click Notify Me