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Arthur Augustyn

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aaugustyn@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Arthur Augustyn's Contributions

Lifestyle

Cresskill Parish Gives Back For Thanksgiving CRESSKILL, N.J. — While you're prepping for your own Thanksgiving, you can help a Cresskill church ensure others have a good feast, too. Saint Therese of Lisieux Carmelite Parish will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive Monday, Nov. 21. Residents can donate turkeys or non-perishable food items. The collection will be sorted into individualized baskets and delivered to families in need in Cresskill, Englewood and Jersey City. Typically, this annual event collects enough food for 60 to 70 baskets for families to enjoy. But the more, the merrier. Giving souls who don't know what to buy are welco…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/16/2016

Lifestyle

Fort Lee CycleBar Owners Create Community On Bikes FORT LEE, N.J. — Cyclebar in Fort Lee's Hudson Lights is striving for a personal connection with riders. "We are fueling energetic communal experiences by providing a hub for an ever growing community," Owner Marisa Kochnover said. The company recently launched in Wyckoff and plans on expanding to Closter and Hoboken by January. The cycling studio combines the usual workout experience with a concert atmosphere by using dramatic LED lighting and a specially curated Spotify playlist known as "CycleBeats." Beyond the atmosphere, the rides go outside the box for what a cyc…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/14/2016

Schools

Fort Lee Daycare Bridges Needs Between Parent, Child FORT LEE, N.J. — Lightbridge Academy opening in Fort Lee is quick to point out how they differ from what most people imagine an early education center to be. "The term daycare is used interchangeably with a babysitting service," Center Director Erika Cuellar said. "That's not us." The Academy is already established in Mahwah, Fair Lawn, Westwood, Rutherford and Paramus. It is finalizing construction at Fort Lee, but has begun tours for parents interested in alleviating the life-consuming responsibilities of child care. "The needs of working parents are just as impo…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/14/2016

Lifestyle

Dumont Restaurateur Pioneers Medical Marijuana Club DUMONT, N.J. — Lingering in the agony of Crohn's disease, Todd Provenzano was out of options. The chef and owner of Dumont's Chicken Todd's had multiple bad experiences with prescription drugs, and swore he'd never take them again. But then, someone suggested something he'd never tried nor considered to subside his constant state of pain: medical marijuana. It worked "like a charm," he said, and recently launched the Medical Marijuana Patients Club of New Jersey to raise awareness toward the drug's benefits. "I grew up in a household where drugs were forbidden," said …

by Arthur Augustyn

11/13/2016

Police & Fire

Flapjacks Fundraiser Aids Harrington Park Firefighters HARRINGTON PARK, NJ — The Harrington Fire Department is taking a break from fighting fires to focus on sizzling sausages and hotcakes. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, the fire department will sit down with community members for breakfast at Applebees in Northvale. The restaurant is usually closed on Sunday mornings, but attendees can donate to the local volunteers by paying a $10 admission fee and chatting with the people who keep the community from burning over breakfast. This is the second time the event has been held. The fire department encourages members of the community to come out a…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/12/2016

Business

Chipotle Brings Spice, Sauce To Closter Plaza CRESSKILL N.J. — The popular "fast casual" restaurant chain Chipotle will open a new location in Closter Plaza Nov. 19, officials announced on Facebook. The company plans to open two other locations throughout New Jersey in the upcoming months. Chipotle has also started two new chains: The east-asian focused Shophouse and Pizzeria Locale have been introduced in multiple places across the country. Neither have been open in New Jersey so far. Closter Plaza is located on Vervalen Street.

by Arthur Augustyn

11/11/2016

Schools

Teaneck Students Come To Terms With Trump Victory TEANECK N.J. — The election viewing party at Fairleigh Dickinson University was predominantly attended by supporters of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. The crowd would cheer every time Clinton was declared the victor of a state. But as the night continued and President-Elect Donald Trump's victory became inevitable, students began crossing their fingers, closing their eyes in prayer or left early out of disappointment. "I had a theory before that Trump was running just to run for President and if he won it would be kind of a big joke, but now that he's won it's like 'Ok, does he…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/09/2016

News

Bergen Says 'No' To Casinos, 'Yes' To Transportation Funding New Jersey voters approved funding to the state's transportation projects but denied Atlantic City a source of revenue that could assist with rebuilding the city. The state's referendum to build two casinos in Northern Jersey counties (question 1) was struck down with 73% voting against. Arguments against the amendment cited lack of specifics as cause for opposition. These concerns were acknowledged by major funders of the support campaign. "The current political climate in New Jersey and voters' concerns about the lack of details relating to the effort have proved overwhelming,"…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/08/2016

News

Passaic Says 'No' To Casinos, 'Yes' To Transportation Funding New Jersey voters approved funding to the state's transportation projects but denied Atlantic City a source of revenue that could assist with rebuilding the city. The state's referendum to build two casinos in Northern Jersey counties (question 1) was struck down with 70% voting against. Arguments against the amendment cited lack of specifics as cause for opposition. These concerns were acknowledged by major funders of the support campaign. "The current political climate in New Jersey and voters' concerns about the lack of details relating to the effort have proved overwhelming,"…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/08/2016

Politics

Bergen County Election Club: NJ Will Remain Blue State HACKENSACK, N.J. — Every poll since September has indicated that New Jersey will vote for democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and the Bergen County Democratic Club expects continued support from its party this Election Day. "We're a blue state, we're going to stay a blue state," Bergen County Executive James Tedesco said. Tedesco continued to say that early numbers indicate that New Jersey will vote Democrat on both the county and congressional level. The last time New Jersey voted for a Republican candidate was in 1988 for George H.W. Bush. "There is a silent majority and …

by Arthur Augustyn

11/08/2016

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