The Towncast

Author Ben Purkert takes us on his journey from growing up in Bergen County NJ to graduating Harvard and NYU and publishing his first novel. You can find him at www.benpurkert.com

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Our third video of Hedges at Hawthorne brings you inside the completed and 70% occupied upscale residence in the quiet and beautiful borough of Hawthorne NJ. Garret Bedrin of the Bedrin Organization takes us through the new cafe that's opening up, Cube Smart as well as Hedge at Hawthorne.

Mayor Kristine Morieko shares her journey from growing up in Glen Rock to running for council and eventually mayor of this Bergen County gem and the challenges and rewards that comes with this position.

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The former cartoonist from the National Lampoon magazine, Dave Shelton shares his journey from growing up in northern New Jersey to moving to LA and working with many celebrities on his way to being an award winning writer, musician, podcaster and author.

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You can learn more about Dave on his website, www.psychedelia1.wixsite.com

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We had the chance to meet with the mayor of Paterson NJ, Andre Sayegh, who shared some of the incredible revitalization projects they have completed as well as planned for the future. He also addressed many of your questions and concerns about guns, drugs, roadwork and much more.

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A great conversation with Cheryl Demartino, owner of Junk Chick Designs in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Cheryl shares her passion for refurbishing furniture and gathering some great collectables, vintage clothing, old record albums and so much more. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Threads under Junk Chick Designs or call/text her at 201-852-4871.

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Great conversation with Ryan Moore from Montclair film. He talks about what Montclair Film is, the Montclair film festival, shares his background on how he got involved with Montclair Film, as well as sharing information on his very first feature film release! You can see his movie here, https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/Marijuana-Minutes/2469164

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Brandon talks about his new book, "From the Bull Pen to the State Pen," and how we went from Major League Baseball, to serving a few years in prison. Now he is a coach and motivational speaker. To see the video of this episode, go the our You Tube Channel @thetowncast

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Detective Sergeant James Calaski, of the Glen Rock police department, shares his incredible wealth of historical knowledge with us, especially about the German American Bund and the Nazi that lived in Glen Rock, heading up the Bergen County division of the Bund. More information available at www.hunting-history.com