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Arthur Augustyn

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Arthur Augustyn grew up in Massachusetts, went to school in New York and lived in California before joining Daily Voice's team in New Jersey. His past work at local newspapers and global websites has given him a broad range of experiences to pull from when he's out reporting. 

Arthur was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors
Motorcycle Club Honors Westwood Boy, 7, Battling Cancer Motorcycle Club Honors Westwood Boy, 7, Battling Cancer
Motorcycle Club Honors Westwood Boy, 7, Battling Cancer WESTWOOD, N.J. — A local motorcycle club has chosen a 7-year-old battling cancer from Westwood to be the recipient of its annual charity event. The Renegade Pigs of Carlstadt will be  honoring Joey Bulger, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in October. More $9,000 has been raised for the 7-year-old, who has been out of school since being diagnosed. Donations are accepted through Mayday Missions. The Renegade Pigs charity event is meant to assist police officers and their families in times of need. Joey's father works as a police officer in River Vale. The charity event w…

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Schools
North Arlington Music Students Petition To #KeepCorky North Arlington Music Students Petition To #KeepCorky
North Arlington Music Students Petition To #KeepCorky NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. --  High school students in North Arlington are trying to save their music program. The music teacher, Emily Corcoran-Kastner, is being reduced to part time, which will result in end of the high school and middle school chorus. Corcoran-Kastner currently teaches part-time at the middle and high schools. The petition amounted 270 signatures and 101 comments since it was posted Monday after school.  The meeting went into closed session Monday, where it is assumed votes were cast.

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Neighbors
Paramus Personal Trainer: No Gym? No Problem Paramus Personal Trainer: No Gym? No Problem
Paramus Personal Trainer: No Gym? No Problem PARAMUS, N.J. — Everyone's snowed in, but Paramus Personal Trainer Janna Vorontsova said that's no reason to sit around all day. "We are creatures of habit and find it difficult to start or continue," Vorontsova said. "You're stuck in the house, do something active." RELATED: Paramus Trainer Keeps Things Heavy In Gym, Light On Bergen Facebook Page She said that shoveling snow, especially Snowstorm Stella's combination of sleet and snow, can be a workout on its own but there are other activities that individuals can do to stay active. For gym-goers, Vorontsova recommend…

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Business
Hasbrouck Heights Pizzeria Weathers Snowstorm Stella Hasbrouck Heights Pizzeria Weathers Snowstorm Stella
Hasbrouck Heights Pizzeria Weathers Snowstorm Stella HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Snow, icy roads and a State of Emergency haven't stopped Hasbrouck Heights Pizzeria from delivering hot cheesy pies. "Today the roads are actually pretty good," deliveryman Miguel Lan said. Due to Snowstorm Stella, some pizzerias and other delivery options have chosen to offer pickup only or closed for the day.  Rather than loathe the poor road conditions, some drivers are happy to work today. "I'm pretty sure we're the only place [delivering]," Lan said. "We're proud of what we do." Hasbrouck Heights Pizzeria is located at 313 Boul…

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Weather
Hackensack Supermarket Overflows Ahead Of Snowstorm Hackensack Supermarket Overflows Ahead Of Snowstorm
Hackensack Supermarket Overflows Ahead Of Snowstorm HACKENSACK, N.J. — Supermarkets in Hackensack and across Bergen County were filled with people preparing to hold out through Winter Storm Stella Tuesday and Wednesday. "People are reacting to the forecast, whether its a hurricane or snow storm," Stop and Shop's Director of Communications Jim Keenoy said. "They want to stock up and have enough food and necessities for the duration of the storm." Keenoy, a 45-year veteran of the business, said he's seen enough storms to know to plan ahead. "My house is already pretty stocked up," Keenoy said. Google Maps showed…

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Lifestyle
Edgewater Artist Moved Across The World To Teach Creative Control Edgewater Artist Moved Across The World To Teach Creative Control
Edgewater Artist Moved Across The World To Teach Creative Control EDGEWATER, N.J. — Bee Dellith came from Thailand to pursue her passion of art. Now she teaches others how art can help them out of her studio in Edgewater. "I believe art is something that can help people relax or get through a difficult day," Dellith said. She moved from Bangkok to New Jersey and attended Kean University where she achieved a Master's degree in Fine Art Education.  Dellith said anyone can benefit from learning art. "If I have a really difficult day, when I make something with art it makes it better," Dellith said. "Everyone should have that."…

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Events
Jeopardy Meets Drinking Games At Hasbrouck Heights Bar Jeopardy Meets Drinking Games At Hasbrouck Heights Bar
Jeopardy Meets Drinking Games At Hasbrouck Heights Bar HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — What's the capital of Zimbabwe? What year did the Super Bowl start? What desert is the city of Albuquerque in? If you know the answer to these you could've won The Heights trivia night in Hasbrouck Heights. The event has been held every week for roughly five years, attracting all types of bargoers who share a competitive spirit. One group admitted they had attended trivia night for nearly three years, winning roughly 75 times.  "I never get sick of it, this is the one thing I look forward to every week," Erik Kloepping said.  Kloepping heard about the e…

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Business
Chick-Fil-A Joins Teterboro Landing Chick-Fil-A Joins Teterboro Landing
Chick-Fil-A Joins Teterboro Landing TETERBORO, N.J. — The chicken-focused fast-food restaurant Chick-fil-A hopes to open a new location in Teterboro this spring. The company's website announced the intention to open at 19 Teterboro Landing Drive on May 4th 2017. Currently, Chick-fil-A has two locations in Bergen County. One at the Garden State Plaza and another in Paramus Park. Both are located in Paramus. Chick-Fil-A will join other tenants including  Sarku Japan, BJ's Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza and more.

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News
Paterson Hospital Warns Former Patients Of Potential Infection Paterson Hospital Warns Former Patients Of Potential Infection
Paterson Hospital Warns Former Patients Of Potential Infection PATERSON, N.J. — St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson sent letters to past heart surgery patients that infected equipment may cause health complications or even death, New Jersey News 12 reports. An infection called non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium may have contaminated equipment frequently used during open heart surgeries, according to News 12. St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center has used the equipment in question for the past several years but has not reported any infections. READ THE FULL STORY AT NEWJERSEY.NEWS12.COM

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Business
Quirky Pizzeria Defies Definition, Zoning Laws In Lodi Quirky Pizzeria Defies Definition, Zoning Laws In Lodi
Quirky Pizzeria Defies Definition, Zoning Laws In Lodi LODI, N.J. — Curioni's in Lodi is so old it predates zoning laws that would normally prevent a pizzeria from being built in the middle of a residential area. "Everything [here] is non-conforming," Owner Walter Curioni said. "We were grandfathered into a lot of things." Curioni's is located across from Wilson Elementary School in a residentially zoned part of town. The store itself is attached to a home where some of the Curioni family lives. The store's various quirks make it difficult to sum up in an encompassing term. For most, Curioni's is simply part of the neighbor…

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