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Melissa Heule

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Bergenfield Police Serve Restaurant Patrons For Special Olympics Bergenfield Police Serve Restaurant Patrons For Special Olympics
Bergenfield Police Serve Restaurant Patrons For Special Olympics BERGENFIELD, NJ — Bergenfield police took the motto "protect and serve" to new lengths Saturday morning by participating in the Tip-A-Cop program at Red Robin restaurant in Paramus to benefit New Jersey Special Olympics. “I think it’s great food and great fun,” said Bergenfield Police Chief Cathy Madalone, who joined her officers in donating all of hundreds of patrons tips to the cause. "Our goal is that athletes' families don't put out any money for training, housing, and uniforms,” said Philip Bellomo, a retired Paramus police officer on Special Olympics New Jersey state co…

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Shabbos Project Helps Bergenfield Jewish Community Connect Without Devices Shabbos Project Helps Bergenfield Jewish Community Connect Without Devices
Shabbos Project Helps Bergenfield Jewish Community Connect Without Devices BERGENFIELD, NJ - Congregation Beth Abraham of Bergenfield is preparing for a weekend to connect its Jewish community with The Shabbos Project, a worldwide event from Oct. 23 - 24. “It’s about taking a break from the rat race,” said Yitzchok Weinberger, the coordinator for The Center for Jewish Identity. “It seems restrictive, but at the same time it is very liberating.” In accordance with tradition, nearly 300 attendees will take communal meals and refrain from work and the use of electronic devices for 25 hours between Friday and Saturday evening. They will also take time to socialize, r…

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Turkish Business Owner Aims To Boost Cliffside Park Businesses Turkish Business Owner Aims To Boost Cliffside Park Businesses
Turkish Business Owner Aims To Boost Cliffside Park Businesses CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ — A Turkish commercial insurance broker is hoping to help revive Cliffside Park businesses -- and would like to see at least one Fortune 500 company someday emerge as a result. Vedat Alp, the president of Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce and owner of Alps Insurance & Financial Services, is hoping a number of events will revive businesses in the borough. “The rent is reasonable," Alp said. "It’s close to New York and has a nice community. Paramus is five times the cost for people starting businesses in New Jersey.” After renovating the former Things From…

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Old Tappan Zumbathon To Benefit Breast Cancer Patients Old Tappan Zumbathon To Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
Old Tappan Zumbathon To Benefit Breast Cancer Patients OLD TAPPAN, NJ -- An Old Tappan resident is helping others combat cancer with a Zumbathon on Fri. Oct. 30. "I realized some of my active participants have breast cancer -- there so many," said Bernadette Kricheff, who will lead the event with support from the borough Board of Health. A $10 donation will benefit the American Cancer Society. A number of businesses have donated raffle prizes for the event at the Old Tappan Firehouse. Kricheff, who has been teaching since 2008, will lead a Zumba Gold session from 9 - 10 a.m. for older adults, and then continue with a standard, high-…

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Closter Hall of Famer Wants To Help Others Feel Body-Beautiful Closter Hall of Famer Wants To Help Others Feel Body-Beautiful
Closter Hall of Famer Wants To Help Others Feel Body-Beautiful CLOSTER, NJ — A Closter Hall of Fame member hopes her new film will help a new generation of young women address self-esteem and body-image issues.  Emme, a former model, has been traveling the country to promote "BodyBeUtiful," which will have its debut at the third annual New York Women & Fashion Film Festival Nov. 12-14. “What if you work up, if you go out and cherish your body, would life be different?” she asked.  With a crew of Columbia University interns, Emme has collected comments from 100 or so women from around New York City who share their experiences and opinion…

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BOO BFEST To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness In Closter BOO BFEST To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness In Closter
BOO Bfest To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness In Closter CLOSTER, N.J. -- The annual BOO BFEST is being held tonight at the Barn in Closter to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. The adult-only event will include dinner and dessert, along with live music by Kathy Herndon, a singer-songwriter, with accompaniement. Tickets will be $30 at the door, $25 if purchased in advanced. All proceeds will go to a local breast cancer charity. The event runs from 7-10 p.m. at the Barn at 570 Piermont Road.

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Cresskill Church Welcomes LGBT Community Cresskill Church Welcomes LGBT Community
Cresskill Church Welcomes LGBT Community CRESSKILL, NJ -- Over the past five years, Cresskill Congregational United Church of Christ has focused on increasing its LGBT community with social events. “We've had a number of firsts here,” the Rev. David Bocock told Daily Voice. "People find that they are at home with us and can be religious again. "We’re very progressive," said Bocock, who's served in the century-old parish the past 15 years. "That’s a great mantle to wear. “We had this one kid -- Adam. I got a few kids to include him in dancing, and he ended up having a great time. The next time, I saw a differen…

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Business
DVlicious Finalist: Luigi's Pizza's Southern Italian Style Pleases Ringwood DVlicious Finalist: Luigi's Pizza's Southern Italian Style Pleases Ringwood
DVlicious Finalist: Luigi's Pizza's Southern Italian Style Pleases Ringwood RINGWOOD, NJ — Luigi's Pizza & Restaurant in Ringwood banks on southern Italian influences to please the local school crowd and community.  It recently was selected as a top finalist in Daily Voice's DVlicious Best Pizza in Passaic competition.  "We're from the heel of the boot, so a lot of other places have more of a French style with butters and creams," said owner Anthony Martinelli. "Here, we use olive oil. We were right across from Greece so it's more Mediterranean." His father, Luigi, opened the restaurant in 1968 but he transplanted the entire family from New…

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DVlicious Finalist: Tony's Pizza In Pompton Lakes Upholds Tradition DVlicious Finalist: Tony's Pizza In Pompton Lakes Upholds Tradition
DVlicious Finalist: Tony's Pizza In Pompton Lakes Upholds Tradition POMPTON LAKES, NJ -- Tony’s Pizza may have its share of competition in Pompton Lakes, but it also has a combination that they don't. Roberto Perez, who took over the business in 2006 when his late boss, Pasqual Testino, retired after 42 years, made a strategic that paid off. Now Tony's is a top finalist in Daily Voice's DVlicious Best Pizza in Passaic competition. Perez, 43, a borough resident and father of six, spoke only Spanish when he emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico. He began working at the pizza parlor as a dishwasher, then was promoted to front counter person and cook. Perez never…

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Old Tappan Volunteers Seeks Leaders To Help Revive Scouts Program Old Tappan Volunteers Seeks Leaders To Help Revive Scouts Program
Old Tappan Volunteers Seeks Leaders To Help Revive Scouts Program OLD TAPPAN, NJ — A trio of Old Tappan volunteers is asking the community to help revive the borough's Cub Scouts programs. The troop lost members and viable leaders willing to offer their time over the years, but several adults are stepping up. "It was in disarray. Leaders weren’t being developed on an ongoing basis to handle situations and the health of the pack, ” said Allen Sterk, the unit commissioner. Sterk, a previous president and captain of the Old Tappan First Aid Corps, has teamed up with Police Officer Kate Weaver and her husband, Ryan. They've recruited a dozen new Tig…

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