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Anthony Locicero

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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

Celebrate Fort Lee's Oldest Tradition: St. Rocco's Annual Italian Feast FORT LEE, N.J.– When 20 or so members of Fort Lee's Saint Rocco's Society carry the statue of their patron saint down Main Street next month, they'll be carrying a tradition that stretches back decades. "It also demonstrates our devotion and thanks to our Patron Saint Rocco for all he did to those that where in need of healing, prayer and uplifting of their spiritual beliefs," said society Vice President Rocco Palaia. The Saint Rocco Society's Italian Feast, which turns 87 this year, also features a spectacular fireworks show. "The fireworks are just another way of celebr…

by Anthony Locicero

07/19/2016

Sports

Coach, Non-Profit Bring NFL Initiative To Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.– The NFL's Play 60 Punt, Pass and Kick contest is coming to Hasbrouck Heights. "I always see commercials and often hear and read about [the events], said Hasbrouck Heights Offensive Coordinator Adam Baeira. "So I figured, 'Why not host one of these at our field? It's the perfect location for it." The free Aug. 21 event, hosted by the Anti Bully Squad and Gridiron State Football, will begin at 9 a.m. at Depken Field. It is open to children ages 6-15. "If we can get kids outside doing physical activities – even for only an hour – then we have don…

by Anthony Locicero

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Children Enjoy Outdoor Reading At Fair Lawn Story Walk FAIR LAWN, N.J.– Fair Lawn children exercised and read at the same time while enjoying the second Story Walk presented by the Maurice M. Pine Public Library. "The idea is simple: Children walk around the park, while reading a book," said Wayne Robbins, who documented the event on his "Inside Fair Lawn" program. Each page is attached to a post. There are 20 posts in all. "The concept is to enjoy being in a park and to encourage children to read at the same time," Robbins said. The event was also made possible by Children's Librarian and Acting Director Kate …

by Anthony Locicero

07/18/2016

Neighbors

Lyndhurst VFW Plans Trip To Arlington Cemetery For Decorated Vet's Funeral LYNDHURST, N.J. – A group of VFW members is headed to Arlington National Cemetery later this month for the funeral of one Lyndhurst's most decorated war veterans. Robert "Wayne" Johnson, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, survived being "blown of of the hatch of his armored vehicle by an RPG twice [during battle]," said VFW Post #3549 Quartermaster Thomas Graffam. "He was 100 percent disabled, but despite the scars you would have never known," Graffam said. "He was a lot of fun to be with." Johnson, a former staff sergeant, served as…

by Anthony Locicero

07/18/2016

Business

40-Year-Old Cliffside Park Pizzeria Delivers By Not Delivering CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J.– Vincent's Pizza has been in Cliffside Park for four decades -- first on one corner, then another. And if you want the pizza, you have to go get it. There's no delivery. "When you deliver, you just cook something up quick and throw it in a box and send it out," said 68-year-old owner Vincent Oliviero. "When you dine in or call in an order [here], everything is made fresh to order." Oliviero and his younger brother, Angelo, opened their joint on the bicentennial. They spent 26 years in their original, 25-seat pizzeria at the southwest corner of An…

by Anthony Locicero

07/18/2016

Lifestyle

From Palisades To Hollywood Hills: Fort Lee, Film Perfect Together FORT LEE, N.J.– The Smithsonian Channel show "Aerial America" will highlight Fort Lee's impact on the film industry. The show's 51st episode centers on New Jersey as a whole but discusses the borough "where some of Hollywood's biggest studios began," according to the show's website. "Without Fort Lee, there would be no Hollywood." It's often forgotten that inventor Thomas Edison set up the world's first movie studio in the borough, the episode mentions. Some other tidbits: The Champion Film Company, one of the country's first production studios, was built th…

by Anthony Locicero

07/18/2016

News

Fort Lee Boosts Parking Meter Rates FORT LEE, N.J.– Metered parking rates in Fort Lee's Zone A increased Friday, officials said. It will cost $1 per hour to park on the street, but you can still park for just 15, 30, or 45 minutes. Parking will cost 75 cents per hour in the zone's lots. Zone A covers: Main Street from Hoefleys Lane to Bigler Street; the West Extension of Edwin Avenue from Summit Avenue to Kelby Street; Fletcher Avenue from Main Street to Kelby Street; Lewis Street from Fletcher Avenue to Linwood Avenue; Linwood Avenue from Main Street to Bridge Plaza North; Bridge Plaza North from North Central Road to Li…

by Anthony Locicero

07/16/2016

Police & Fire

Paterson Man Charged In Stabbing Death PATERSON, N.J.– Passaic County Prosecutor's detectives arrested a Paterson man in the Bronx and charged him with the June stabbing death of another city man, authorities said Friday. Elvin "Blaze" Rodriguez, 29, was charged with murder and two weapons offenses, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Police found Wesley Holmes, 49, with several stab wounds in a basement-level bedroom at 51 E. 16th Street shortly before 6 a.m. June 25, Valdes said. Holmes was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead at 6:48 a.m., the prosecutor said. Rodriguez…

by Anthony Locicero

07/16/2016

Neighbors

Friends Of Englewood Library Want Your Books ENGLEWOOD, N.J.– The Friends of the Englewood Library want your books. The group is collecting hard and soft-cover books, fiction and non-fiction books in good condition, CDs and DVDs. Lightly used children's books will also be accepted. All donations – placed inside bags or boxes – should be left under the piano during library hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m.– 5p.m. All funds will be used to provide programming and special enhancement for library patrons, including passes to N.Y. museums, film series, and concerts, organizers said. The Frie…

by Anthony Locicero

07/16/2016

Events

Fair Lawn Paint Night Aids Hawthorne Pet Rescue FAIR LAWN, N.J.– A Fair Lawn paint night will aid a Hawthorne-based non-profit pet rescue organization on July 30. The 7 p.m. fundraiser will be at Fair Lawn Avenue's DANCetc and will support A Pathway to Hope. The studio will provide guests with a canvas and art supplies, including an easel, brushes and paint for $45 per person. The event is BYOB for those 21 and older. CLICK HERE to register.

by Anthony Locicero

07/16/2016

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