Hacking Why Doug Forrester \our Monc\ Tuesday, Nov. 5 is not Robert Torricelli See FINANCE on Page 13 is Election Day See OPINION on Page 4 THE COMMERCIAL 25 cents Established 1922 Heater OF LYNDHURST THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2002 THE NEWSPAPER FOR SOUTH BERGEN COMMUNITY BRIEFS Judge orders release of Teterboro papers Church holds By Debra Winters "There is continued open dialogue annual auction Till Ll \!M K \l V*\PAP! Port Authority o/Xe-iv York and New Jersey given 30 between the Port Authority and the coali- St. Michael's Church, tion but they always decline our oiler. Wo Lyndhurst, announced its A COALITION representing 11 municipali- days to supply information on airport expansion plans have a deep committment for those neigh- annual Holiday Auction ties fighting to stop a 8)2 million improve- bors living near the airport," DiFulco said. will be held on Sunday. In May. the coalition sued the Port ment plan at Teterboro Airport claimed has already sent a lisi to the agency's attor- Nov. 24. in the church victory when a federal judge directed the orders, coalition members say they arc- sat- Authority, asking the agency to pay for a auditorium. Doors will ney. isfied with the recent ruling. Had the law full flitlgod environmental impact study. Port Authority to hand over documents on suit been dismissed it would have dropped open at 12:30 p.m.; the the expansion plan. The group known as the Coalition for Preliminary testing funded by the auction wtll begin at 2 I*ublic Health and Safety demanded infor- down to the state level. municipalities found dangerous levels of p.m. Tickets are $4 and .Judge Madeline Cox Arleo save the Port mation and results of impact studios on '"The Port Authority wont In lookinR to Authority of New York and New Jersey, Teterboro during the past seven years. airborne carcinogens in and around the can be purchased at St. have the lawsuit dismissed and came out airport. However, it is unclear whether Michaels Rectory at 201- which operates Teterboro. HO days to sup- They also sought documents on future empty handed," Lahulller, who is also a ply information about part and future air- plans and Improvement costs. Caiistadt councilman, said. "We went in those were generated by vehicles on near 939-1161 or by calling by roads. Mary Lou Mullins at 201- port expansion plans. Coalition chairman Craig Lahullier and got the documents to bo turned over 933-2186. No tickets will In addition. Arloo asked the coalition to explained that the aitport could lx' in viola but were denied work stopage. I think wr It was concluded that further testing is be sold at the door. withdraw its request for an injunction tion of National Environmental Protection arc progressing in a positive direction." needed. The Port Authority has commis- against the Port Authority. She also Agency laws which state that if a certain said Lahullier, sioned (csting through Rutgers University, Lyndhurst hosts ordered the coalition to closely define its amount of tax dollars are s)x'iit on a project Port Authority spokesman Pasquale despite the coalition's contention' that the request for information from the agency. then an impact study is mandatory'. DlFulco said that they aiv always prepareprep d study would IHI biased because it would Ix* senior buffet The coalitions lawyer. Stuart Lirberman. Despite how some may view Arlro's to hhea r concerns that thhe coalition hhas. overseen by the Port Authority. The Lyndhurst Depart- ment of Parks and Recre- ation will host a bruncrVbuffet for all town ship senior citizens on Sunday. Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Senior Citizen Center on Cleveland Avenue. Lori BOQQOOOOO!!!!! DeMuro, a Lyndhurst High School senior, will entertain everyone. singing some of her tunes. Lauren Trasso. a South Bergen town officials Queen of Peace High School student, will play the piano. Call the parks offer triek-or-treatin£ tips department at 201-804- 2482 to sign up. REP. STEVE Rothman, left, strikes a pose with Hugh By Debra Winters Carola, North Jersey Group vice chairman of The Sierra 1 III I.I \l>l K Nl WM'MI K' Nov. 26 trip to Club, and chairwoman Betsy Kohn. THEY have two words for you: Kun and snowboat oasino safety. The Lyndhurst Depart Local law enforcement officials arc ment of Recreation looking out for the kids as another Hal Rothman gains announced an Atlantic loweon approaches. They have issued srv City bus trip to the Show era! tips that parents can follow to keep boat casino on Tuesday. their trick or treaters safe this holiday. Nov. 26. Tickets are $15, With the change in time, it gets dark Sierra Club's with a coin return of $14. out very early now as winter is on its This trip is open to any way Police are urging kids to trick-or- township resident 21 treat in well lit areas that they know very years of age and older. well. Flashlights are g<x>d to take along as powerful backing Buses will leave promptly well as the trendy walkie-talkies. II from the Town Hall Park at appears as if many parents have been 8 a.m. Tickets are on sale By Debra Winters owlands in particular," purchasing them as a way to keep an eye said Rich Isaac, the at the parks department. and now an ear on their kids. [Ml I I \IH K Nl WM'U'I 1^ For further information, Club's N.J Chapter |x>lit "1 usually push for kids to carry Hash leal chairman. call the recreation depart- lights but using walkie talkies is another THE NEW JERSEY ment at 201 804-2482. Chapter of the Sierra However, the club great idea." said Carlstadt Oct. Mark has not always backed Occhluzzo. Club this week endorsed the re-election the congressman in the Nov. 26 trip to Kids arc also urged to trick or treat past. with an adult, an older sibling, or with a campaign of Congress- snowboat casino man Steve Rothman (D- Dennis Schvejda, group of children. Costumes should also Chapter Conservation The Rutherford Wo- tx' reflective so they can be easily seen by N.l) for the Congression- al election. Director said, "Every man's Club will meet on motorists. Costumes should be easy to year is different. We Monday. Nov. 4. at the walk in as well to avoid any sudden falls. The Sierra Club pub clubhouse located on the believe in Congressman Children should only cross in a cross lically announced their Rothman and his devo- corner of Montross and walk. support for Rothman at Fairview avenues. At 2 tion to the- area. He has "Wo always have ambulance calls that a press conference on demonstrated to be a p.m., the club will host kids fell over their costumes. It's very Oct. 2H at the New .Jer- keynote speaker Bngadier proven leader who has important that kids can walk safely in sey Meadowlands Com stepped up and fought General Elias Martin Rlho, their costumes. Also, masks should have mission in Lyndhurst. the Minister to the United Photo by DEBRA WINTERS f The Leader hard for environmental large enough eye holes in them so kids Rothman has been in issues as well as oth- Nations from Brazil. can see clearly." Occhiuzzo said. Before the meeting. Kathy ADULTS AND KIDS alike in East Rutherford were treated to a haunted house favor of a number of ers." set up underneath the bleachers at Riggins Field on Oct. 27. Scary displays Trick or treaters should walk with issues surrounding the Hildebrand, Rutherford's the road on the rightslde if there are no Rothman, who is social worker, will discuss local area including like the famous shower scene in Psycho was a sight for all. A spooky graveyard sidewalks. And as always, they should Meadowlands preserva- seeking a fourth term in the "Adopt a Family for the was also created near the little league field as was a pumpkin picking patch Congress, said he was Holidays* program. wait until they get home to sort out their tion and the light to where kids could choose a pumpkin to take home. candies. reduce noise and air honored to receive the pollution from Teter- endorsement of the Sier Make boro Airport. Rothman ra Club. The Leader also has a 100 percent "Whether its saving a habit. League of Conservation and restoring the 8,400 Subscribe now Voters environmental undeveloped acres of for $10 a year Bergen County race turns up the volume voting record. the Hackensack Mead (Out of state, $12). The Sierra Club said owlands with the ulti Call (201) 438-3700 that Rothman's achieve- mate goal of turning or fax us at 438-9022 By Andrea Graham "Unfortunately, the county government has a lack of relevance ments allowed him to them into an Knviron Till Ll UM K Nl WSPAPI K score big, making their mental Park, or shield to the average person." job of choosing an ing Alaska's National ITH ELECTION DAY less than Wildlife Refuge from Ktttln-rtnitl ilawr Bcrmdttte Mcl'hersnn, Jndmhkr vwutulttu: endorsement an easy a week away, an all-out one. being drilled for oil, I Classifieds 14 battle is underway for the "Steve Rothman has have always believed Editorial 4 obscure positions of Ber Mayor David Ganz a solid record on enviro that America and the Letters to the Ed S - 9 gen County executive and who is also running United States Congress Obituaries 12 mental issues that New Wtwo freeholder seats.