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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

Neighbors

'Miracle Children' Birth Philanthropic Enterprise In Fairview FAIRVIEW, N.J. — At 17, Marjoriet Matatue was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She went through treatment and was told she'd never be able to have her own children. Twelve years later, she had two: Devin and Tristan. Grateful for her "miracle children," Matatue wanted to teach her new family about the realities of her cancer in case complications came up in the future. "Devin & Tristan Give Back," started with this small goal, but today the organization is a philanthropic enterprise. "It went way past my humble beginnings," President and Founder of D…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/05/2016

Lifestyle

Harrington Park Dancer Manages Holiday Damage On Facebook HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — Chelsey Nagy didn't want to feel bad for indulging in the delicious foods of Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, she decided to initiate a 30 day plan in between the two holidays to "manage the damage" of overeating. "It’s really rough between Thanksgiving and Christmas because there’s food, drinking and seeing family. It’s really easy to overeat," Nagy said. Nagy created a Facebook group and invited friends to partake in the 30 day plan to live a healthy lifestyle. So far the group has attracted locals in Dumont, Rutherford, Fort Lee, Bloomingdale…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/05/2016

Events

Swap Homemade Cookies At Northvale Library NORTHVALE, N.J. — Northvale's Public Library a homemade cookie-swap party. Participants are encouraged to bring their own unique cookies along with the recipe for its creation. Six dozen is the requested amount per recipe. Signups must be made in advance. Interested parties can contact the library at 201-768-4784. The cookie party will take place Dec. 10 at Northvale's Public Library, 116 Paris Ave, Northvale at 11 a.m.

by Arthur Augustyn

12/03/2016

Events

Peace, Tranquility Provided In Dumont Coloring Books DUMONT, N.J. — The Dumont Public Library will host an adult coloring session this coming week. Coloring books have become more popular in recent years as a method of unwinding stress. Recently, Dumont High School offered coloring books to students on a day dedicated to Mental Health and Fitness. Dumont Public Library's "Coloring for Relaxation," will take place Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 180 Washington Ave from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

by Arthur Augustyn

12/03/2016

Neighbors

Harrington Park Martial Artist Teaches Both Scared, Sassy HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — A Harrington Park student was getting bullied in school and was prepared to fight back. But that's not what happened. "The bully kicked the kid right in the groin," Martial Arts Trainer Guy Velella said. Velella teaches martial arts out of Harrington Park, but his approach is to remove the strictness of following a specific style that might limit individuals from protecting themselves. "My approach has always been practical and realistic." The veteran martial artist has several certifications and dabbled in many others over his 30-plus years o…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/01/2016

Schools

Dumont School Officials: Students 'More Stressed Than Ever' DUMONT, N.J. — Officials at Dumont High School say students have much more stressful lives today than previous generations, which is why the school is hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Fair. Started by the school's Director of Special Services Dr. Paul Barbato, the event remains popular among students. "The sheer amount of testing, the college pressures, and the constant change too," the high school's health and physical education teacher Pete Vilardi said. "A lot of the uncertainty of the school world makes it more stressful. You don’t know what’s going to make or brea…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/30/2016

Events

Bergenfield Martial Arts Center: Meditation Could Relieve Holiday Stress BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts in Bergenfield will host weekly meditation classes for the next several weeks for free. The class will begin with a 45-minute talk followed by a 15-minute meditation session. The meditation will be guided by Chief Instructor Shifu Raymond Ahles. Meditation classes will be every Thursday at the Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts, 53 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Interested parties can contact Suzanne at 201-385-3130 or email contact@bluedragonkungfu.com.

by Arthur Augustyn

11/30/2016

Neighbors

Scruffy Officers Drop Razors For Fort Lee Cancer Survivor FORT LEE, N.J. — The humble efforts of a Fort Lee business owner has caught the attention of local police officers now paying it forward to him. Bob Ceragno has recently been collecting funds for "Fight Colorectal Cancer" at his store North Bergen shop, Eye Contact Vision Center. Because of that, the North Bergen Police Department has selected to donate the funds from its No Shave November campaign to the cause. "I was shocked when they called me," said Ceragno, a colorectal cancer survivor himself. "I’m a small business owner, so I’m not making millions. I do wh…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/30/2016

Neighbors

Fort Lee CEO: I'm Not Successful Because I'm A Woman, I'm Qualified FORT LEE, N.J. — President and Chief Executive Operator of Bank of New Jersey Nancy Graves is uniquely one of three female CEOs in the New Jersey area, but she doesn't view herself in that lens. "I think less about being a woman than others may," Graves said. "I’m not successful because I’m a woman, I think I’m the best qualified person." With more 20 years of experience in the financial world, 13 of those years within New Jersey, Graves has had an abundance of career experience before accepting her position at the Fort Lee headquartered bank. Bank of New Jersey has l…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/29/2016

Business

Fort Lee Crêperie Brings Savory 'Twist' To Sweet Dish FORT LEE, N.J. — T-Swirl Crêpe in Fort Lee is expanding the boundaries of what could be in the typically sweet treat. “Most of the crêpes you’re getting are from France, you need a fork, spoon, knife, plate," said owner David Weng of Demarest, who opened his eatery over the summer. "Over here the way we’re making it you can have it in a dessert form and a savory form," The savory side of the menu offers a variety of familiar concepts such as chicken teriyaki, BLT, smoked salmon in addition to gluten-free and vegetarian options. The sweet side takes a more traditional approac…

by Arthur Augustyn

11/29/2016

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