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Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey
Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey Alex Van Halen, the drummer of the legendary band Van Halen, is sharing the story of the relationship with his younger brother, Eddie and meeting fans in Bergen County. Van Halen is signing copies of his new book, "Brothers," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. The event is currently sold out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reverend Al (@alexvanhalenofficial) In "Brothers," Van Halen shares stories about his time with Eddie, including the brothers childhood in the Netherlands and in California, bein…
Fans Can't Recognize Livvy Dunne In Latest Photoshoot: 'Not Liking This' Fans Can't Recognize Livvy Dunne In Latest Photoshoot: 'Not Liking This'
Fans Can't Recognize Livvy Dunne In Latest Photoshoot: 'Not Liking This' Livvy Dunne's fans are not happy about a recent photoshoot she did. The Bergen County native and LSU gymnast shared the photo spread she did for Flaunt magazine to her 5.3 million followers on Instagram.  Flaunt magazine interviewed Dunne from her from her home in Hillsdale, discussing her training in Paramus at ENA gymnastics. Dunne is the top-earning female Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) athlete, valued at $3.9 million with a combined 13.2M followers across all platforms, according to on3. But fans, mainly men, were taken aback by how different Dunne looked in the photos. "Yeah no…
2 Hospitalized In Fair Lawn Crash 2 Hospitalized In Fair Lawn Crash
2 Hospitalized In Fair Lawn Crash Two people were hospitalized in a Fair Lawn crash Thursday morning, Oct. 10, police said. The vehicles collided on the 300 block of Saddle River Road, propelling both vehicles off the roadway, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. Police told Daily Voice that one car was turning and didn't see the other. "A Volkswagen Tiguan came to rest on the front lawn of a nearby home, and a Mazda CX5 came to rest after it mounted a decorative retaining wall in the parking lot of an animal hospital," Loving said.  Photo(s) of the day, 10/01/2024: Both vehicles involved in a Thursday mor…
Meet NJ Photographer Capturing Some Of The Most Iconic Shots At Paris Olympics Meet NJ Photographer Capturing Some Of The Most Iconic Shots At Paris Olympics
Meet NJ Photographer Capturing Some Of The Most Iconic Shots At Paris Olympics You've probably seen some of Elsa Garrison's shots, but you may not even know it. The West Orange (Essex County) resident, who moved to the area from Minnesota with her husband 12 years ago, has captured some of the most iconic moments at the Paris Olympics 2024 for Getty Images since the games began last month. Getty Images Elsa Garrison for Getty Images Garrison covered her first Olympic games as an editor at Nagano 1998. She covered her first Olympic games as a photographer at Torino 2006. She's also worked at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020/2021 and Beijing 2022. Daily Voice…
Fight Breaks Out On Glen Rock Basketball Courts Months After Shooting Fight Breaks Out On Glen Rock Basketball Courts Months After Shooting
Fight Breaks Out On Glen Rock Basketball Courts Months After Shooting A boosted police presence was reported at basketball courts at a Glen Rock park following a fight on Tuesday evening, July 30, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Police were called to the courts at Wilde Park off Maple Avenue around 7 p.m. on reports of a fist fight with a gathering crowd, Loving said. By the time officers got there, one of the two fight participants had apparently left. Back in May, gunfire erupted on the exact same courts, striking a 23-year-old Paterson man. Arrests in the shooting have yet to be made. Following Tuesday evening's fights, officers remained at …
Bergen County Home Sells For $100K Over Asking Price (PHOTOS) Bergen County Home Sells For $100K Over Asking Price (PHOTOS)
Bergen County Home Sells For $100K Over Asking Price (Photos) The sale of a home at $100,000 over asking price in one popular Bergen County commuter town is both a strong indication of how fast the market can shift, and a testament to how hot the market in the area is. The 2,064-square-foot cape at 10-09 Campbell Road in Fair Lawn, represented by Tiffany Leape of Blueline Realty, is a completely renovated home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a lot of space, the real estate agent said. 10-09 Campbell Road in Fair Lawn. Gabriel Ramirez/Incustudio 10-09 Campbell Road in Fair Lawn. Gabriel Ramirez/Incustudio 10-09 C…
Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46' Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46'
Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46' The Garden State is going to be well represented on the next season of "Survivor," which premieres Thursday, Feb. 28. Two contestants in the upcoming 46th season of the venerable reality show call New Jersey home- Soda Thompson, a Lake Hopatcong resident and Tiffany Nicole Ervin, a native of Franklin Township who lives in Elizabeth. Soda Thompson, 27 is a special education teacher who enjoys singing, talking walks and doing random crafts, according to a cast biography. She said she plans to play a game mirroring the 42nd season. "I can’t put into words what this experience has meant for me…
Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police
Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police A well-known wedding photographer from Bergen County was arrested after police said he left a gun on the bar while going out to smoke a cigarette at a Lodi tavern. Patrons told police responding to a 911 call at the Hilltop Bar on Essex Street that they could clearly see the gun inside a satchel that Nicholas Gagliano, 35, had left behind while he ducked out for a smoke shortly after 2:30 a.m. Aug. 5, Lodi Police Sgt. Dominic Miller said. The officers secured the 9mm Springfield Armory XDS – which wasn’t loaded – and took Gagliano into custody, the sergeant said. Gagliano, of Saddle Brook,…
Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival
Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival A professional photographer from the Jersey Shore is featured in a new biographical film at the NJ Film Festival. Lakewood's Linda Troeller said the film is about her journey photographing healing waters around the world. Directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood, "Our Healing Waters" tells the story of Linda Troeller's life and career, focusing on her groundbreaking work documenting healing experiences in mineral springs and the female vision. "Our Healing Waters" will debut June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Rutgers University campus during the New Jersey International Film Festival, and is a…
Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway
Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway Passerbys often do a double-take outside of Sophie Colle and Daveed Turek's Jersey City driveway. The husband and wife duo run Soda Deco, and convert and renovate vans to allow people live in them full time.  The lovebirds and business partners do all their work right there in the driveway of their Fairmount Avenue home: Colle does the designs while Turek does the building.  Soda Deco, a combination of their names, began during the pandemic when they found themselves needing something to do.  Daveed Turek and Sophie Colle run Soda Deco, which convert vans into living spaces.Sophie Col…
Videographer Killed In Union County Crash Videographer Killed In Union County Crash
Videographer Killed In Union County Crash A 61-year-old videographer was killed in a crash Friday,  on Route 22 in Mountainside. Darryl Damon, of Plainfield, was driving west around 6:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 when he went off the highway and struck a utility pole, Mountainside police said. Damon was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant in a 1996 Mercedes Benz, police said. The crash occurred across from an AMC  movie theater near the Springfield border where the highway curves, police said. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Mountainside police Det. Ryan Carr at 908-232-8100. …
UPDATE: Renowned Photographer From NJ Survives Severe State Line Motorcycle Crash, Family Says UPDATE: Renowned Photographer From NJ Survives Severe State Line Motorcycle Crash, Family Says
Update: Renowned Photographer From NJ Survives Severe State Line Motorcycle Crash, Family Says UPDATE: An accomplished international photographer from Englewood who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway "still has lots of healing to do" but is "doing very well, all things considered," a loved one reported. David Zimand was airlifted to Hackensack University Medical Center following the mid-afternoon crash just north of the State Line Lookout in Alpine shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Several witnesses told PIP police that a BMW sedan hit the motorcycle when the driver switched from the left to the right lanes on the northbound …
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support is on the rise for the daughters of New Jersey native and beloved father Joseph Thomas Kobialka, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, April 25 at the age of 38. Born in Somers Point, Joseph grew up New Gretna before recently moving to Georgetown, Delaware, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Joseph was known for his love of nature and the outdoors, including fishing, trapping, and photography, according to his memorial. He also had a passion for media and creating art. Above all, Joseph is remembered for embracing his role as a caring and …
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County high school graduate and bio technician Ashley-Maria Hipper died suddenly at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida on Jan. 12. She was 25. Born in Denville, Hipper grew up in Glenwood and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says. Hipper then went on to earn a degree from Fortis Institute and was preparing to work as a bio technician, according to her memorial. Hipper was known for her passion for nature and animals. She loved the Appalachian Trial and Stairway to Heaven. Hipper was also remembered for her soulful singing voice and love of music and photogra…
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 You may not know Mick Rock by name, but you've seen his photos on iconic album covers -- Lou Reed's "Transformer," Cat Stevens's "Foreigner," David Bowie's "Pinups," Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" and "Queen II," which became a familiar element of the band's "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, to name some. Michael David Rock photographed a who's who of rock and roll -- including the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Roxy Music and Blondie. He was considered not just a photographer among rocks stars but a rock star among photographers. The beloved British photog died Thursday at 72. "Sh…
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber 24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber The 24-year-old man who drowned at Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park on Saturday was identified as a local YouTuber. Ganga Gautam, of the 500 block of Harvest Drive, Dauphin County, accidentally drowned while using a camera underwater, according to the York County coroner. Gautam was on a pontoon boat with family when the group decided to go swimming-- everyone but Gautam returned to the boat. Crews were called to the park just before 6 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He was transported to UPMC Hanover hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:13 p.m. Gautam worked at Nordstr…
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside A Montclair homeowner told police that a middle-aged man stopped to take photos of his young daughter and her friend playing outside before jogging away, authorities said. The girls were in their Central Avenue driveway, and the homeowner was tending to his yard on March 11, when the man passed their house then turned around and stopped at the edge of the driveway, Montclair Police Sgt. Terence Turner said. "The subject then appeared to take pictures with his phone of the juveniles, then started to slowly jog north on Central Avenue towards Edgemont Park," the sergeant said.  "The sus…
Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments
Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments A row of orange barriers was the only thing that separated Patrick O'Brien from a line of police officers at the Asbury Park rally for social injustice and police brutality. As protestors rallied around him, the moment seemed surreal to O'Brien. Nearly three months prior at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was laid off from his job. It was a position he'd held for five years. His future seemed uncertain -- everything seemed uncertain. But there he was -- at the rally. In the front row alongside the protestors. His camera in his hands, watching as a black officer in the line facing hi…
'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38 'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38
'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38 Sara Gordon of Wayne died suddenly on July 23. She was 38 years old. Sara was being remembered as a caring mom to her son and a bright light, "fighting forward through all that tried to keep [her] down." Growing up in Wayne, Sara played soccer at Wayne Hills High School and excelled in the school's marching, concert and jazz bands. She also sang in the school's choir. Sara was also a talented artist who painted, sketched, and was an extremely competent photographer. One of her drawings was sold to someone as a tattoo, her obituary says. She went on to earn her associate's degree in c…
Photography Exhibit Features 40 Working Montclairites Photography Exhibit Features 40 Working Montclairites
Photography Exhibit Features 40 Working Montclairites A FedEx employee. A mechanic. A young umpire. You may recognize some of the 40 people that Montclair photographer Phil Cantor captured in his new "Line of Work" series debuting this month at The Gallery at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties. All 40 people live or work near his Lackawanna Plaza studio. The show is inspired by renowned fashion photographer Irving Penn's photo series "Small Trades," which depicted an army of tradesmen in 1951 in Paris, London and New York. "'Line of Work' is a series of portraits highlighting the jobs that we choose for ourselves and how they sha…
THE ANSWER: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement THE ANSWER: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement
THE Answer: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement After Daily Voice found the North Bergen family whose decades-old portrait turned up in the basement of a Fairview pizzeria, another mystery remained: How did the photo get there in the first place? We now have that answer, too. It began when the owners of Margherita Pizza Cucina on Anderson Avenue found the portrait during a cleanup. “My husband was going to throw it away,” said Abir Abuali. “But I said, ‘No. I’m going to find them.’ The last thing I’d want if it was me is to have a family photo end up in a Dumpster.” Abuali took the photo home, cleaned it up and contacted Daily Voice. …
RESULTS ARE IN: These New Jersey Families Totally Nailed This Whole Christmas Card Thing RESULTS ARE IN: These New Jersey Families Totally Nailed This Whole Christmas Card Thing
Results ARE IN: These New Jersey Families Totally Nailed This Whole Christmas Card Thing Congratulations to the Biondos of Wayne and the DeGruccios of Hillsdale who totally nailed this whole Christmas card thing.  Both families tied for first place in Daily Voice's 2018 Christmas Card contest. Second place went to the Brickman family with 15 percent of votes and third to the McFaddens with 14 percent of votes.  Wayne mom Stefanie Biondo explained how her winning shot went down. "Every year we take the girls to see Santa at Fairfield Gardens. My little one was so excited to see him and was waving to him the whole time. The moment we got up to him, she freake…
Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall
Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall A 27-year-old nurse from Wayne who fell to his death Sunday while climbing a mountain in Wyoming had a clear penchant for photography and the outdoors. Burak Akil was found dead Monday morning at Teewinot Mountain by park rangers after failing to show up for his shift at a local hospital, according to multiple reports. The traveling nurse, an FDU graduate, leaves behind a social media page brimming with breathtaking photos of his excursions. “The mountains speak & the wise man listens," Akil wrote in the description segment of the page.  Akil had a clear passion for sharing his t…
Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes
Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes If not now, then when? That question is what pushed Bergen County newlyweds Nick and Zoe Aust to quit their jobs and travel the world... in their wedding clothes. After a surprise Paris proposal in 2016, the pair got married Dec. 31, 2017 and packed their bags for a honeymoon that would last forever. They started a blog and Instagram account called "Marry Me In" so loved ones and strangers alike would be able to keep track of them. The Austs' excursion has brought them to 14 countries so far, top favorites being Cape Town, Bali and New Zealand. The travel bloggers hope to inspi…