Special tribute to be held for Parkland shooting victim from NJ

<p>A special tribute to the Parkland shooting victim with New Jersey ties will be held today.</p>

News 12 Staff

Mar 18, 2018, 11:16 AM

Updated 2,233 days ago

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A special tribute to the Parkland shooting victim with New Jersey ties was held Sunday.
Alyssa Alhadeff was one of the 17 people killed in the Florida school massacre last month.
The 14-year-old grew up in Woodcliff Lake before moving to Parkland a few years ago.
She was a member of the school's traveling soccer team.
The evening took place in her honor at Superdome Sports in Waldwick.
The event included special classes, sports and activities.
Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Make Schools Safe.


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