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Matt Speiser

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Business
Paramus Man Revolutionizes Real Estate Market With Virtual Home Tours Paramus Man Revolutionizes Real Estate Market With Virtual Home Tours
Paramus Man Revolutionizes Real Estate Market With Virtual Home Tours PARAMUS, N.J. — Mike Aghachi of Paramus-based LuxQue is launching a technology similar to Google's "Street View" that tours inside of homes.  He believes it could revolutionize real-estate marketing. "Our 3D imaging capabilities have a lot of upside and will grow exponentially," Aghachi told Daily Voice.  "LuxQue plans on being at the forefront of this technology as it grows and evolves." Aghachi is an Iranian immigrant who settled in Bergen County as a child. He spent years working in high-end luxury real estate — selling properties in Bergen County, the Ham…

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Schools
Ridgewood's Travell School Prepares 50th Anniversary Celebrations Ridgewood's Travell School Prepares 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Ridgewood's Travell School Prepares 50th Anniversary Celebrations RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The 2015-2016 school year marks the 50th in history for Travell Elementary School and all are welcome to join the festivities.Officials are inviting back all past alumni, faculty, and teachers for a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. "How proud we are of our school," said Travell Principal Margy Leininger. "To think of all the learning and fun that has taken place here over the last 50 years." Each grade will present a performance that will focus in varying aspects of 1965, the school's founding year, the principal said. Kindergarteners will perf…

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Schools
Ramsey Marching Band Rings In New Year With The Romans Ramsey Marching Band Rings In New Year With The Romans
Ramsey Marching Band Rings In New Year With The Romans RAMSEY, N.J. — The Ramsey High School Band helped the Romans celebrate the New Year by marching down Via della Conciliazione before thousands of spectators on New Year's Day. The award-winning band visited the ancient city on special invitation from the fine arts branch of the Italian government. It was among only two bands from the United States to have the honor of marching in the parade. "I think the kids had a phenomenal time," Band Director Clifford Bialkin told Daily Voice.  "When we came down the street and they saw the throngs of people they realized how big this was…

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Business
Ridgewood High School Alumnus Returns Home After Growing Academic Quiz Biz Ridgewood High School Alumnus Returns Home After Growing Academic Quiz Biz
Ridgewood High School Alumnus Returns Home After Growing Academic Quiz Biz RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood High School alumnus Dave Madden has figured out a way to turn his passion for trivia into a thriving international business. It started when he joined RHS' Quiz Bowl team, eventually working his way up to captain in his senior year.  One year out of college, he went on "Jeopardy!" and won 19 games in a row — the third longest winning streak of all time. Madden now has a resume full of trivia-related accomplishments, including founding the National — now International  History Bee and Bowl — in 2010. "When I was younger I would always be very inte…

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Community Blood Drive Slated For Monday Ridgewood Community Blood Drive Slated For Monday
Ridgewood Community Blood Drive Slated For Monday RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — As part of national blood donor month, the American Red Cross will be hosting a community blood drive at 74 Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood on January 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter code: Red Cross Ridgewood. For more information call call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

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Neighbors
Rutherford Boy Scout Builds Labyrinth In Front Of Local Church Rutherford Boy Scout Builds Labyrinth In Front Of Local Church
Rutherford Boy Scout Builds Labyrinth In Front Of Local Church RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Thomas Nowoslawski admits he did not know what he was getting into when he decided to build a labyrinth in front of Grace Episcopal Church for his Eagle Scout project. But now the church yard is dug up and the structure is going up. "I didn’t realize how big a project it is," said 15-year-old Nowoslawski. "It sounded easy, but it has ended up being much more difficult." A labyrinth is a sort of spiritual walkway that winds back and forth until it arrives at a center point. Labyrinth's have a meditative quality to them, and can represent the journey to…

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News
Fair Lawn Parents Support School In Student Anti-Israel Bullying Case Fair Lawn Parents Support School In Student Anti-Israel Bullying Case
Fair Lawn Parents Support School In Student Anti-Israel Bullying Case FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Nearly 100 Fair Lawn parents and supporters tried to swing the spotlight Sunday from a high school student who says she's being persecuted for anti-Israeli posts on Twitter toward district administrators who are trying to determine whether she cyber-bullied a classmate. "The school is the one being bullied here," said Ronen Magid, a Fair Lawn parent of three whose wife organized the rally in front of the high school. "They are being intimidated by outside groups to look away because of the personal opinions of the bully." Magid and Adi Vaxman said they …

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Schools
Ridgewood, Pascack Valley Among Best School Districts In U.S. Ridgewood, Pascack Valley Among Best School Districts In U.S.
Ridgewood, Pascack Valley Among Best School Districts In U.S. RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood Public Schools and Pascack Valley Regional High School District were named among the top 100 school districts in the nation in a new ranking by Niche. Ridgewood ranked 69th overall, and Pascack Valley ranked 74th overall.  Niche is a web platform that ranks schools on a variety of factors, including hard data, student outcomes, and information provided by students and parents in the community. With this information, Niche also grades every school district between an A+ and an F on Academics, Health & Safety, Student Culture & Diversity, Teachers, Resourc…

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Business
Fair Lawn Hot Dog Store Gives 'All American' Food New Flavors Fair Lawn Hot Dog Store Gives 'All American' Food New Flavors
Fair Lawn Hot Dog Store Gives 'All American' Food New Flavors FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The deep fried bacon dog, the taco dog and the slaw dog are among the many unusual creations on the menu at Broadway Dog House in Fair Lawn. The walls are adorned with Rock 'n Roll memorabilia, complete with a large Elvis Presley statue in the front window of the Route 4 store. Owner Pat Squillante's dream was to make his hot dog store "all-American," in every way. "I've always wanted to do hot dogs," said Squillante, who opened the shop with his fiancee, Bonnie Tully, in September 2015. The New York native used to run a pizzeria, deli and bakery, and…

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Politics
Mahwah Reorganizes, Reappoints Township Professionals Mahwah Reorganizes, Reappoints Township Professionals
Mahwah Reorganizes, Reappoints Township Professionals MAHWAH, N.J. — Mahwah held its annual reorganization meeting, reappointing dozens of people to various positions of responsibility within the township on Thursday. "I am proud of the professionals and experts I reappointed this evening," Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet said in a statement. "They represent the very best in the industry who serve our community, in all aspects of planning, legal, tax and audit skills. These are the right people to surround our community with." New officials include: Council President — John Roth Council Vice President — Steve Sbarra Planning …

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