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Matt Speiser

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Neighbors

North Arlington Parents Preserve Baby's Memory With Heart Foundation NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — When Hayden Dorsett died of a congenital heart defect (CHD) five months after he was born, his North Arlington parents Robert & Ady channeled their devastation into something beautiful; Hayden's Heart Foundation. "Initially it was a selfish act of trying to keep my son's memory alive, but it has become something so positive," Ady Dorsett, 35, told Daily Voice. CHD is the number one leading cause of death of infants in the US — a fact Ady admits she was unaware of until after her son was diagnosed with CHD when she was 21 weeks pregnant. When Hayden pa…

by Matt Speiser

02/05/2016

Business

Closter Mayor Anticipates 'First Class' Shopping From New Plaza CLOSTER, N.J. — With 20 of 40 available retail spaces in Closter Plaza now leased, Mayor John Glidden is getting a better picture of what his new 287,000 square foot shopping center will be like. He likes what he sees. "From all the leases the developer has signed, the indication is that this is going to be a first class place," Glidden told Daily Voice. Closter Plaza will be anchored by a Whole Foods, which is set to open in November. Other retailers who have recently signed leases at the 287,000 square foot shopping center. Tenants will include HomeGoods and Kidville, Chipotl…

by Matt Speiser

02/05/2016

Neighbors

River Edge Professor Rebounds From Economic Crisis, Nominated For Award RIVER EDGE, N.J. — John Fugazzie of River Edge lost his pension, life-savings and home in the economic downturn of the late 2000's. He suffered long stretches of unemployment before founding "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" in 2011, a free, volunteer weekly job-search support and networking group aimed at unemployed adults. It is for this effort that the River Edge native has been nominated for Ramapo College's Russ Berrie award, which recognizes "uncommon and unsung local New Jersey heroes" with cash rewards. "When I was out of work I went to support groups for unemp…

by Matt Speiser

02/05/2016

Business

Teaneck's Chopstix Readies For Super Bowl Weekend TEANECK, N.J. — Kosher Teaneck Chinese takeout spot "Chopstix" is loading up on dumplings and eggrolls in preparation for a busy Super Bowl weekend. "I'd say our business increases by 15% on Super Bowl Sunday," said Chopstix owner and Teaneck native Elie Katz. "We make these giant trays of food with hot wings, oriental hot dogs, egg rolls, lo mein, chicken fingers and dumplings that are all great party items." Katz, who is also a real estate buyer and deputy mayor of Teaneck, said he bought Chopstix as a "side passion." "I love Chinese food and …

by Matt Speiser

02/05/2016

Business

Rutherford 'Cake Boss' Veteran Crafts Custom Valentine's Day Menu RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This Valentine's Day, Rutherford bakery owner Renee Faris wants you to think outside the heart-shaped box when buying treats for your significant other. The owner of Erie Coffee Bakery on Franklin Avenue has designed a custom Valentine's Day menu in hopes of attracting lovers who know that the stomach is the key to the heart. "I am a perfectionist so everything always looks beautiful and tastes beautiful," said Faris, 30, who makes everything in small batches and enjoys changing her menu regularly. "The way that we designed this menu is so that it is full o…

by Matt Speiser

02/04/2016

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Woman A Pioneer In The World Of Educational TV CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Then-New York City Kindergarten teacher Mary Ellen Rohon was on vacation in Mont Saint-Michel in France in 1958 when she received a telegram from TV station WPIX asking her to come in to interview for a new show. It was that telegram that kicked off a trailblazing career in the world of educational television for the now 88-year old Cliffside Park resident. Rohon was hired to write, host and produce "Fun At 1," a program aimed at educating kindergarten aged children. "It was an enormous deal at the time," said Rohon, whose program was among a hos…

by Matt Speiser

02/04/2016

Sports

Top College Football Recruits From Wayne Commit To Play At Michigan WAYNE, N.J. — Michael Dwumfor and Kareem Walker of DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne have both committed to play college football at the University of Michigan. Dwunfor is a 6-foot-2, 286 pound defensive lineman. He is considered the 48th best high school player in the country at his position, per ESPN. Walker is a 6-foot, 200 pound running back. He is considered the 4th best high school player at the country his position country, per ESPN. Dwumfor formally committed to play for Michigan on January 25. Walker committed on December 17. Earlier today, Paramus Catholic's Rashan Gary, th…

by Matt Speiser

02/03/2016

Sports

Paramus' Gary, Nation's Top Football Recruit, Commits To Michigan PARAMUS, N.J. — Paramus Catholic's Rashan Gary is heading to the University of Michigan to play for coach Jim Harbaugh. The No. 1 overall college football recruit in the country made it official live on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. "I will be furthering my education and my career as a football player at the University of Michigan," Gary said. The highly coveted 6-foot-4, 287 pound defensive lineman amazed scouts with 110 tackles, 27.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles during his junior and seniors seasons with the Paladins. He most recently played in the Under Armour All-American Game on Jan. …

by Matt Speiser

02/03/2016

Neighbors

Wallington Corrections Officer With Cancer Dies, Friends Aid Family WALLINGTON, N.J. — More than $12,000 had been raised as of Wednesday morning on a GoFundMe campaign for a Wallington mother and Kearny corrections officer who tragically passed away Wednesday morning. Erika Coy passed away at Hackensack University Medical Center at around 2 a.m. surrounded by her husband Joey and their four children ages 14, 12, 8 and 6. The funds will aid Coy's family. She was diagnosed with kidney cancer that quickly spread to her brain and lungs in November 2015. Lakia Gaillard, a longtime friend and co-worker of Coy's at Hudson County Correctional Facility, told Daily …

by Matt Speiser

02/03/2016

Police & Fire

Closter Volunteer Fire Department Seeks New Members CLOSTER, N.J. — With membership levels at an all time low, the Closter Volunteer Fire Department is looking to recruit new members. No previous experience is necessary and all volunteers receive training. The department responds to roughly 275 calls per year. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. High school students may be considered for the department's junior program. Interested parties should email the department at fireprev@closterboro.com, call 201-768-3698 or visit the department at 100 Ruckman Road in Closter.

by Matt Speiser

02/03/2016

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