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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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Former Bus Boy Gambles Life-Savings For Lifelong Dream In Hasbrouck Heights Former Bus Boy Gambles Life-Savings For Lifelong Dream In Hasbrouck Heights
Former Bus Boy Gambles Life-Savings For Lifelong Dream In Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Alex Reyes came from the Dominican Republic, worked two jobs for eight years and spent his entire life savings on Fisher's Cafe in Hasbrouck Heights. He's been the owner for 18 years, but the story began long ago. "When you have a dream, you have to go after it," Reyes said. He recalls the years where he was working as a bus boy for a diner in Mahwah from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and went on to work his other job from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now as an owner of the types of places he once worked at, he values everyone who comes in.  "I know 90 percent of my cust…

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Business
'Rap Was Discovered In My Pizzeria,' Englewood Owner Says 'Rap Was Discovered In My Pizzeria,' Englewood Owner Says
'Rap Was Discovered In My Pizzeria,' Englewood Owner Says ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Crispy Crust Pizza Shop Owner Craig Colombo is quick to point out that rap music was discovered in his Englewood pizzeria. The Sugarhill Gang, an Englewood-based group, is credited with creating the first rap song, Rapper's Delight, in his Palisade Avenue shop. Founding member Henry Lee Jackson was working at Crispy Crust when he performed a portion of Rapper's Delight in the pizzeria. "He performed it right here on the spot," Colombo said. From there, it was history. Colombo is happy to share the story of rap's invention in his humble shop. A Staten Island res…

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Real Estate
Report: Alpine Tops Most Expensive Zip Codes In New Jersey Report: Alpine Tops Most Expensive Zip Codes In New Jersey
Report: Alpine Tops Most Expensive Zip Codes In New Jersey ALPINE, N.J. — At a median sale price of $2,050,000, Alpine hosts the most expensive homes in New Jersey, according to PropertyShark. A list detailing the most expensive homes in the state showed Alpine taking five of the ten spots. A $35,000,000 home in Mahwah made number two on the list, the most expensive home in Bergen County. PropertyShark's overall list of most expensive zip codes featured Alpine, Englewood Cliffs, Saddle River, Demarest and Tenafly in the top 20.

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Neighbors
Community Remembers Late Owner Of Lyndhurst's Spiekermann Bakery Community Remembers Late Owner Of Lyndhurst's Spiekermann Bakery
Community Remembers Late Owner Of Lyndhurst's Spiekermann Bakery LYNDHURST, N.J. — More than $2,500 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe account honoring the longtime owner of Lyndhurst's Spiekermann Bakery. Joe Spiekermann of Secaucus died on Feb. 3. He was 68 years old. "Joe was an angel on earth," childhood friend Tara Krajewski said on the page. All funds will be donated to the Spiekermann family for expenses.

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Lifestyle
Garfield Historians: It's Not 'Garbage-field' Garfield Historians: It's Not 'Garbage-field'
Garfield Historians: It's Not 'Garbage-field' GARFIELD, N.J. — Former Garfield Historian Elizabeth Gray recalls her students calling Garfield "Garbagefield," and felt compelled to defend the town's history. "It's not 'Garbage-field,' Garfield has a tremendous amount of history," Gray said.  "95 percent of the residents don’t know [the history], including the students." Gray served as historian for 26 years before stepping down in 2016 for health concerns. The position is now helmed by Chris Shupenko.  "You got to try to collect everything you can," Shupenko said in reference to the numerous odd …

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News
Police: North Arlington Teen Charged With Threats For Violent Drawings Police: North Arlington Teen Charged With Threats For Violent Drawings
Police: North Arlington Teen Charged With Threats For Violent Drawings NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — A North Arlington student was charged with two counts of threats after police investigated him for comments and drawings depicting violence Wednesday, police said. Police on Tuesday were requested to respond to the high school concerning comments and drawings made by the 16-year-old, who was removed from school, police said in a press release. "Our investigation determined the statements and drawings to be threatening in nature, yet presented no immediate danger," the press release said. North Arlington Superintendent Stephen Yurchak called parents and stu…

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Business
Cook At Home For Better Health, Tenafly Boutique Owner Says Cook At Home For Better Health, Tenafly Boutique Owner Says
Cook At Home For Better Health, Tenafly Boutique Owner Says TENAFLY, N.J — When Karine Abrahamyan came to America, her first job was at Tenafly's Cooktique, a boutique store for cooks. Today, she owns the place. Abrahamyan came to America from Armenian and after some encouragement from friends, her family decided to stay in the states. She came across Cooktique by chance. "I came to buy coffee because as an Armenian I love my coffee and couldn’t find a good one," Abrahamyan said. Cooktique came highly recommended for coffee and other gourmet goods. She went in for coffee but came out with a job too. Her presence was known from the first …

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Business
Valentine's Day: Bergen County Feeling Loved Valentine's Day: Bergen County Feeling Loved
Valentine's Day: Bergen County Feeling Loved Whether it was a heart-shaped pizza or a box of chocolates, Bergen County felt the love this Valentine's Day. Daily Voice popped into flower shops, candy stores and pizzerias to catch up with those who are celebrating. When given the choice between chocolate or pizza, Melissa Bazzarelli from Fort Lee's Franco's Metro says it's an easy decision. "I prefer the pizza, hands down," Bazzarelli said. Three years ago, Bazzarelli had started a new relationship when the holiday came up. She was hesitant to do anything too extravagant and as Assistant Manager at Franco's, she decided a hea…

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Business
Paisano's Serves Italian With A Side Of Laughs In Rutherford Paisano's Serves Italian With A Side Of Laughs In Rutherford
Paisano's Serves Italian With A Side Of Laughs In Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. — When Paisano's opened in Rutherford back in 1989, it was a small humble pizza shop. Now, thirty years and two extensions later, it has become a full-blown restaurant capable of hosting over 100 people and monthly comedy nights. The restaurant's comedy nights came after Paisano's expanded its seating area, allowing for more creative uses of the space.  Co-Owner Julian Muscio recalls seeing a comedian with friends in the Bergen which eventually led to Paisano's monthly comedy nights. "A [comedian] said he was local and he was good. We looked him up and said 'Let’s see…

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News
'Make Englewood A Sanctuary City,' NJ Assemblyman Says 'Make Englewood A Sanctuary City,' NJ Assemblyman Says
'Make Englewood A Sanctuary City,' NJ Assemblyman Says ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — To protect Latino immigrants, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-Teaneck) has suggested that Englewood become a sanctuary city. "It goes against our American values," Johnson said, referring to President Donald Trump's executive orders focused on immigration. The President has signaled his intention to curtail Latino immigration into the U.S, but so far has focused on immigrants from the Middle East.  Sanctuary cities adopt a principle that prevents them from using resources to enforce federal immigration laws. In practice, this allows illegal immigrants access to ci…

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