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Anthony Locicero

Reporter

alocicero@dailyvoice.com

Paramus native Anthony Locicero is a reporter covering Bergen and Passaic counties for Daily Voice.

He writes breaking/urgent news, features, sports, and more.

Anthony covered both local news and local high school sports for various publications before joining Daily Voice in February 2016.

He is a graduate of both Don Bosco Prep and William Paterson University.

Anthony was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Anthony Locicero's Contributions

Events

Lyndhurst Paint Studio Hosts Fundraiser For Township Special Needs Program LYNDHURST, N.J.– Inspired Spirits will be hosting a Sept. 24 fundraiser for a Lyndhurst nonprofit group for special needs children. "Enjoy a light pasta dinner, dessert, coffee, canvas art painting, relaxation music, and more," said Deborah Wertalik, founder of Special Needs Recreation. The organization recently was nominated for the state Commission on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities' Ted Kaplan Exemplary Recreation Group award. Special Angels Recreation – also known as Putting the Pieces Together – was born out of Wertalik's desire to raise money for children with…

by Anthony Locicero

08/26/2016

Lifestyle

Leonia Church Offers New Type Of Worship Service LEONIA, N.J.– The Leonia United Methodist Church will offer a preview in September for a new type of worship service. "These services are relaxed and fun, but also powerful spiritual experiences," the church said on its website. The preview is scheduled for Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. in Tyson Hall. During this session, attendees can expect the following: Worship leaders and the congregation dressed casually; Seating is in rows, on couches and around table “coffee-house-style;" Coffee and other refreshments served before, during and after the service; Worship beginning with a co…

by Daily Voice

08/26/2016

Business

Clifton Restaurant Presents Check To City Non-Profit Aimed At Ending Hunger CLIFTON, N.J.– Representatives from Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas presented a $3,000 check to Clifton-based nonprofit City Green. City Green is dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban farms and gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities, creating increased access to healthy, local food while cultivating education in food systems, nutrition and the environment, according to its website. Guests were treated to a five-course fundraiser dinner using farm-fresh, local and seasonal dishes made from ingredients grown in City Green's gardens. Donations will support City Green’s…

by Daily Voice

08/26/2016

Neighbors

Meet Garfield Mixed Martial Arts Champion Before Next Title Defense GARFIELD, N.J.– Ring of Combat Featherweight Champion Frankie "The Mantis" Buenafuente of Garfield will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at a city eatery Sept. 10. Buenafuente, 28, is scheduled to appear at 9 p.m. at The Firehouse, 42 Plauderville Ave. "It means the world to me with everything they are doing for me and the support I get from from everyone," Buenafuente told Daily Voice. "I know when I step in that cage I'm never alone when I have the support of my city." His next fight – against Nekruz Mirkhojaev – is slated for Sept. 23, a…

by Anthony Locicero

08/26/2016

Events

Englewood Conference Helps Caregivers Treat Alzheimer's Sufferers ENGLEWOOD, N.J.– Alzheimer's New Jersey will present a free, half-day conference at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. "Caregivers face many complex issues while providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia," organizers said. "This conference will provide practical information about how to cope with the unique challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. "The conference will include an overview of Alzheimer’s, including medication and care considerations, and a session detail…

by Daily Voice

08/26/2016

Business

Closter Plaza Whole Foods Seeks Employees For Fall Launch CLOSTER, N.J.– Whole Foods Market coming to Closter Plaza this fall is looking for store employees.The developer, Edens, Inc., announced that Whole Foods and Target will open on Oct. 19, Mayor John C. Glidden said. "Working here isn't just a place you clock in and clock out – it's a community," Produce Team Member Miguel said. Positions are available in the following departments: Bakery; Customer Service; Grocery; Meat; Prepared Foods; Produce & Floral; Seafood; Specialty; Whole Body; The company said it would be accepting applications through mid-October. To apply, click h…

by Daily Voice

08/26/2016

Neighbors

Lodi Man With Rare Disorder Launches Video Game Company LODI, N.J.– There was a time when AJ Maltese of Lodi had only $300 to his name. He'd just lost his job and was unsuccessful in the job market. Maltese, however, started his own business – ASAP Retro Games & More – buying and re-selling video games. "I found out there was a market for old-school video games and toys [and I] could sell used items and make money," said Maltese, 21. Maltese was born with dyspraxia, which affected his motor skills. "It makes me very clumsy," he admits. "Some things, I can't do still, like ride a bike. I have a hard time pronounci…

by Anthony Locicero

08/25/2016

Events

Glen Rock Screens 'Inside Out' During Movies Under The Stars GLEN ROCK, N.J.– Glen Rock's Recreation Department is inviting residents to join a free family movie night Thursday. "It’s time to grab your blanket and lawn chairs, bring the family and head on over to Wilde Memorial Park on Maple Avenue," organizers said. Show time is scheduled for around 8:30 p.m. The movie will be "Inside Out" (2015). "After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions -- joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness -- conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school," according to IMDB. …

by Daily Voice

08/25/2016

Events

Ridgefield Park Fall Festival Street Fair Promises Food, Fun RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.– Ridgefield Park's annual Fall Festival street fair returns on Sept. 17. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. along Main Street from Cedar to Park streets – which will be transformed into a giant block party, organizers said. "The street fair is a great day for the village," said Commissioner Maggie Boyd. "The businesses in town get to showcase what they offer to the village and to the other people who come to see our street fair." The Fall Festival will feature live, local entertainment, activities for children – face painting, a climbin…

by Daily Voice

08/25/2016

Sports

Championship Rutherford Little League Baseball, Softball Teams Honored RUTHERFORD, N.J.– The Rutherford 14U Junior Division girls' softball all-star team recently was recognized by the mayor and council after completing a championship season. Rutherford went a perfect 6-0 in capturing the Division 5 title. The team finished as the Section 2 runner up. "We had a dynamic group of girls this year and a great coaching staff," Manager Brian Bagnuolo told Daily Voice. "You could put any girl in any position and they would have got the job done. This team played with heart and when their backs were against the wall they gave it everything they had and…

by Anthony Locicero

08/25/2016

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