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Fast Facts About New Jersey Native Just Named New Orleans Saints Interim Head Coach
The New Orleans Saints' new interim head coach may be familiar to football fans in the Northeast. Darren Rizzi, who has served as the Saints special teams coach since 2022, was named interim head coach on Monday, Nov. 4, after the team fired Head Coach Dennis Allen. The 54-year-old Hillsdale, NJ, native was one of Bergen Catholic's most widely recognized receivers, bringing the school's football team to the State Championship Game twice. The team won a title in 1986, and Rizzi held a BC career record of 69 receptions — a title that he held for 22 years, for 1,239 yards and 1…
Lifestyle
Meet Anika Noni Rose, 'Princess And The Frog' Star In North Jersey
The legacy of "The Princess and The Frog" lives on in Bergen County. Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Tiana in the Disney animation classic, is signing copies of her new book, "Tiana's Perfect Plan" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. "Tiana's Perfect Plan" is a follow-up to the movie and involves Tiana and Naveen aiming to throw the best Mardi Gras party ever in New Orleans, according to a synopsis. Things get thrown for a loop when Naveen's parents, the king and queen of Maldonia decided to visit New Orleans to join in the celebration, according to a synopsis. This is Ros…
Police & Fire
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? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy
SEEN HIM? The FBI this weekend released age-progressed drawings of a missing Jersey Shore man who was last known to be hiking through a remote section of Italy nearly five years ago. Liam Biran, a wine steward from Marlboro, NJ, who aspired to be a sommelier, was 32 when he headed to Israel to visit his grandparents the second week of April 2019. In his last LinkedIn post, Biran wrote that he was "tracking vineyards in Israel. From golan Heights to desert shores. Networked, photographed, and discussed options for export." Biran -- who had duel American and Israeli passports -- had planned …
Sports
DeVito Era Over? Eagles Win With Tommy Cutlets Benched
Have Tommy DeVito's glory days come to an end? The undrafted quarterback who's been starting for Big Blue was sent to the bench on Monday night's Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles. DeVito, who famously still lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, was put on the pine Monday night by head coach Brian Daboll after leading the G-Men to a slow start that saw them behind 20-3 at the half. The Eagles won 33 to 25, as haters and fans alike called it for Tommy Cutlets. RIP Tommy Cutlets November 5 2023 - December 25 2023 — Stuckey (@Stuckey2) December 25, 2023 Daboll pulled th…
Neighbors
Doctor Who Helms 30 EMS Agencies Across NJ Recognized With National Award
Matthew Letizia has always wanted to help people in their most vulnerable time of need. The 48-year-old Mahwah emergency medical physician was named the 2023 EMS Medical Director of the Year by NAEMT- Bound Tree Sarnova. Letizia will be honored at a ceremony next month in New Orleans. "What I enjoy most is helping those in need who are not able to help themselves," Letizia tells Daily Voice. "To be able to stand there with the family and I know I did what's best for their loved one and gave them the best chance of survival. How can I help people when they feel the most vulnerable?" Afte…
Lifestyle
'Dream Come True': North Jersey Native Reflects On 'Jeopardy!' Run
Ittai Sopher is still processing his whirlwind week. The Englewood native, who now works in New Orleans, appeared on "Jeopardy!" last week, winning twice, got shoutouts from Gayle King and the Louisiana Secretary of State, and took home more than $27,000. Congratulations to WWLTV producer Ittai Sopher for representing our great state as the reigning champion on Jeopardy! Keep up the great work, the entire state is rooting for you! Posted by Louisiana Secretary of State on Friday, July 14, 2023 "It's a dream come true," Sopher, a producer for WWL TV, said. "I definitely feel a lot of …
Lifestyle
This North Jersey Native Is The New 'Jeopardy!' Champion
Ittai Sopher spent years dreaming of being a contestant on 'Jeopardy!" When he finally got the chance, he didn't disappoint. Sopher, an Englewood native who now works as a producer for a New Orleans TV station, is the reigning "Jeopardy!" champion, winning the edition that aired on Wednesday, July 12, taking home $12,401. Since he started watching the show in 2010, Sopher said he wanted to be on it. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when h…
Neighbors
'What More Can A Grandson Wish For?': Don't Miss News Producer From NJ On 'Jeopardy!'
It was Ittai Sopher's grandmother who was probably the most excited to hear the news. After years of hoping and trying, the Englewood native will compete on the Wednesday, July 12 episode of "Jeopardy!" An avid "Jeopardy!" fan himself, Sopher said getting the news was one of the happiest moments of his grandmother's life. "What more can a grandson wish for?" Sopher said. For Sopher, appearing on the popular game show is a culmination of a long journey that began when he started watching it as a kid in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher, who works for…
News
Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives
It's a staggering number: 75,846 fugitives were arrested by U.S. Marshals in the fiscal year 2022 -- an average of 303 per day of activity, the service reported. These included: 9,911 sex offenders, including those charged or convicted of sexual assault, failing to register or comply with the requirements of the national sex offender registry, and other offenses; 5,189 gang members; 5,759 homicide suspects; 1,496 international and foreign fugitives; 986 fugitives charged in the special Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program, which combines the resources and experti…
News
New Reports Detail Christie's Niece Shannon Epstein's Alleged Spirit Airlines Tantrum
Details of Chris Christie's 25-year-old niece Shannon Epstein's alleged airplane meltdown are flying in recent news reports. The former New Jersey governor's niece is accused of holding up a Spirit Airlines flight for 22 minutes after accusing a family of smuggling cocaine then kicking and biting sheriff's deputies trying to detain her at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Thanksgiving Day, as first reported by NOLA.com. Shannon Epstein Facebook photoShannon Epstein Facebook photo Epstein, of New Orleans, apparently accused a family who she perceived to be Latino if they were smug…
Police & Fire
Three Americans Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb
Three Americans were found dead under unknown circumstances at an Airbnb in Mexico City, multiple news outlets are reporting. Local police found the bodies of Kandace Florence and Jordan Marshall, both 28 and of Virginia Beach, and Courtez Hall, 33, of New Orleans, LA, at their vacation rental on Oct. 30, WAVY first reported. According to the city prosecutor's office, security guards mentioned smelling gas, leading authorities to believe their deaths were possibly caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, Bloomberg reports. However, the investigation remains ongoing, and the&nbs…
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab 1,500 Violent Fugitives In 'Operation North Star'
More than 1,500 fugitives were captured by US Marshals in a 30-day initiative across several major US cities. The fugitives busted in Operation North Star (ONS) include violent criminals, sex offenders, and self-identified gang members in Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., the agency said. Operation North StarUS Marshals Service Operation North Star focused on fugitives wanted for the most serious, violent, and harmful offenses, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, or aggravated assault…
News
Missing NJ Man Found Dead In New Orleans Died In 'Tragic Accident,' Rescuers Say
A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 22 for a New Jersey man whose body was found in New Orleans nearly two months after his disappearance. Michael Gelfand, a father of four from Jackson, arrived in NoLa for a one-day business trip on Jan. 5, but had not been heard from since Jan. 6. Yeshiva World News said only that the 33-year-old dad "perished in a tragic accident... while on a business trip to the city and was later confirmed to have been involved in a terrible mishap that cost him his life." The discovery of Gelfand's body was originally reported by The Lakewood Scoop. Mordy a’’…
News
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report
The body of a 33-year-old New Jersey man was found in New Orleans more than two months after his disappearance, The Lakewood Scoop reports. Michael Gelfand, of Jackson, was found dead in NoLa on Monday, March 21, the outlet said citing sources. His body was being flown to New Jersey for burial. Authorities in New Orleans did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment placed at 7:15 p.m. Gelfand arrived in New Orleans on Jan. 5 for business and was scheduled to return to his home in New Jersey on Jan. 6, police said. His family has not heard from him since Jan. 6. This i…
News
New Orleans Woman Stopped With Loaded Gun At Newark Airport
TSA officers nabbed a New Orleans woman trying to carry a loaded gun onto a flight at Newark Airport, authorities said. The .40-caliber Smith & Wesson weapon wasn't loaded as it passed through the checkpoint X-Ray machine’s monitor, although an ammo magazine that the woman had was, the Transportation Security Administration's Lisa Farbstein said on Wednesday, March 9 She told them she was running late for her flight and didn't have enough time to pack the firearm in a checked bag, Farbstein said. Officers immediately alerted the Port Authority police, who arrested the woman on weapon…
News
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report
The body of a 33-year-old New Jersey man was found in New Orleans more than two months after his disappearance, The Lakewood Scoop reports. Michael Gelfand, of Jackson, was found dead in NoLa on Monday, March 21, the outlet said citing sources. His body is being flown back to New Jersey for burial. Gelfand arrived in New Orleans on Jan. 5 for business and was scheduled to return to his home in New Jersey on Jan. 6, police said. His family has not heard from him since Jan. 6. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Click here for more from The Lakewood Scoop.
Lifestyle
Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant
Caesars resort and casino in Atlantic City will soon be home to a luxury Nobu hotel and restaurant. The expansion comes as part of a $400 million investment into the resort. Renowned for its gourmet offerings, Nobu, which has 17 eateries throughout the U.S., was launched by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper. "Our relationship with Nobu has been an unparalleled success in Las Vegas, and as we continue to invest there and in New Orleans and Atlantic City, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to deepen and expand that relationship," …
Schools
Beloved North Jersey School Teacher Frankie Reganato Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 37
Beloved North Jersey elementary teacher Anna Francesca "Frankie" Reganato died June 2 after a valiant three-year battle with lymphoma. She was 37. Born in Pequannock Township, Reganato was a longtime resident of Ramsey, where she attended high school and participated in varsity track and cross-country, her obituary says. Reganato went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in education from the College of New Jersey before working for 15 years in Morristown and Ramsey elementary school districts, according to her memorial. As a lifelong runner, Reganato finished marathons in New York City and …
News
Feds: Convicted Big-Time NJ Ticket Investment Scammer Admits Doing It Again
A Middlesex County man who’d previously been convicted in a ticket resale investment scam admitted in federal court Thursday that he did it again, authorities said. Jeffrey Burd, 61, of Edison, told a U.S. District Court judge during a virtual hearing in Newark that he spent the $447,000 that investors had given him for the purported business on himself. Burd had promised his victims that their money would go toward buying tickets for “high-profile concerts, sporting events, and Broadway shows,” with the profits split between him and them, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachel A. Honig said. Burd “f…
News
Cliffside Park Pastor Resigns Amid Pre-2000 Abuse Allegations
The pastor of Cliffside Park’s Church of the Epiphany has resigned amid allegations that he abused a minor before he was ordained. The Rev. Bruce Harger, 66, “has not been convicted of any civil or canonical crime” and has denied any wrongdoing, a spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Newark said. He decided “after thorough and careful consideration” to step down until the matter is resolved, however, “out of concern for the people of the parish and for the benefit of the church,” the spokeswoman, Maria Margiotta, said in a statement. "The alleged abuse occurred before Fr. Harger was associa…
News
Don't Park So Close To Me: Socially-Distant Drive-In Concerts Could Be Coming, Live Nation Says
Drive-in concerts could soon be coming our way, according to entertainment giant Live Nation. The idea was launched in Denmark, where native singer Mads Langer performed last month on a festival stage in front of 500 vehicles occupied by fans (see video above). Electronic musician and YouTuber Marc Ribellet followed by announcing what would be the first-ever drive-in concert tour of the U.S. “It’s important for us to keep doing drive-in concerts, which we’re going to test and roll out, which we’re having some success with,” Live Nation President/CEO Michael Rapino said on a recent reporte…
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