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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

Elmwood Park Local Finds Polish Pride Through Bilingual Storytelling ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — As a kid, Zaneta Zachwieja spent her Saturdays at the local Polish school in Elmwood Park learning about the language, history and culture. But what she remembered most was how much she hated the whole thing. "Being in Polish school for 12 years made me pretty angry," Zachwieja said. "I’d have to spend five hours of my weekend to go learn Polish." Although she was born in Poland, Zachwieja grew up in New Jersey since she was four years old. Her childhood memories were filled with going to the Garfield Public Library and entering reading competiti…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/14/2016

Neighbors

Athletes, Rappers Frequent New Milford Tattoo Artist NEW MIFLORD, N.J. — Tattoo Artist Galo Balseca of New Milford will open his own shop in Englewood within the next four weeks. This location will include a secluded VIP room for his occasional celebrity clientele, such as New York Giants Cornerback Corey Webster or Rapper Juelz Santana. Before tattoos, he made drawings. His lettering style gained a following and some of his fans hoped he'd turn to tattoos. "I was always drawing so all the people who knew me were stalking me when I got the tattoo equipment," said Balseca, the owner of NYCE Tattoos. After working for another parl…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/12/2016

Neighbors

Ride Along With First Responders In Haworth DUMONT, N.J. — The Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps has a superstition. Saying it's been a "quiet night" ensures a flurry of calls will come in. "Do not tempt the EMS gods," Vice President Steven Permuy said. The superstition is grounded in experience. The organization is on track to receive 1,400 calls by the end of the year, averaging nearly four calls per day. One volunteer recalled receiving 17 calls during a 24-hour weekend shift. The volunteers, who do not bill patients for their service, always respond no matter when calls come in. That could be noon or 4 a.m. …

by Arthur Augustyn

12/10/2016

Neighbors

Spare Parts Become Homes For Needy In Tenafly TENAFLY, N.J. — Cynthia Massarsky of Tenafly had spent decades working at the intersection of private companies and public organizations. She wanted something new — so she opened "Making-It-Home." "I wanted to do something that was in my skill set and knowledge base and that had to do with interior design," Massarsky said. The nonprofit uses unwanted furniture left behind on moving trucks, in storage boxes or during junk clean-outs and repurposes it for low-income housing residents. Some clients are veterans who can barely afford housing and have very little money to …

by Arthur Augustyn

12/10/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Adventurer Is Changing Tourists' Lives RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Robert Gilligan of Ridgewood wanted to explore the world, but he didn't want to do it alone. So he started Gilligan's Adventures, a group dedicated to connecting people with other travelers who wanted to see and do interesting things. Twenty years later, Gilligan's Adventures has become a lifestyle. Strangers from across the state go on trips they've never dreamed they'd take. Some have called the experience life-changing. "(Gilligan's Adventures) has really saved me," said Sharon Gallen of Airmont. "It completely changed my world." Gallen discovere…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/09/2016

Neighbors

Garfield Students Work To Remove Library Stigma For Young People GARFIELD, N.J. — The library in Garfield is like many libraries, filled with venerable books, staff with encyclopedic knowledge and a variety of events throughout the week. Unfortunately, young people have very little interest in any of these things. "Let’s face it. I’m young but I’m not a teenager anymore," Youth Services Librarian Lauren Magielnicki said. Magielnicki is leading the effort to start a Teen Library Council for the Garfield Public Library to pull in more students. Some Garfield High School seniors already have taken interest in the council. "There is a stig…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/09/2016

Events

Lawyer Sings About Tales From The West At Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. — Marc Berger, a lawyer turned singer/songwriter, will perform an entire original album at Fort Lee Public Library Sunday. The songs on "Ride" are inspired by his passion for the American West. Even after Berger passed the bar in New York and New Jersey, a thought lingered: what if I could be a songwriter instead? On a whim, he met with a music producer and showed a few songs he'd written at law school. He was offered a contract immediately. Since then Berger has made a career out of his songs. His performance at Fort Lee is one of many he's given at Bergen C…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/08/2016

Lifestyle

Accountant Moonlights As 'Blue Eyed Devil' In Ridgefield Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Wrestler TJ Marconi will strap on his signature outfit and don his "Blue Eyed Devil" persona in Ridgefield Park this weekend. When Marconi was young he saw real-life superheroes. Now he sees his dream job. "My first memories are wrestling," said Troy Joseph "TJ" Marconi. "When I was six I turned to my dad and said 'I want to do this.'" When he got older and grew to 6 feet, 6 inches-tall and 400 pounds, it didn't take long for opportunities to open up. This weekend he'll be performing in Ridgefield Park in an event that fea…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/08/2016

Lifestyle

Bergenfield Tattoo Parlor Stands With Standing Rock Through Unique Design BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Under Skin Art tattoo shop in Bergenfield is offering a Standing Rock tattoo to show solidarity with protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The design was created by Stephanie Big Eagle, a Sacramento-based activist who supports the protests. Tattoo shops across the country and around the world are offering her design. Artists at Under Skin Art said it's important to be a part of the cause. "We like to keep current with what’s going on," said Manager Jessa Bigelow. "We noticed it became big in the tattoo industry. We wanted to do our part, too.&q…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/07/2016

Lifestyle

Garfield Instructor Challenges Skeptics To Try Holistic Fitness GARFIELD, N.J. — Marisa Barcia is about to start a new kind of holistic fitness program at the Garfield YMCA: Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA). It blends martial arts, dance and self-healing. Its aim is to use motion to heal negativity held in the body. Barcia, marketing and program director for the Garfield YMCA, said the program is based on the principle that the body is meant to be moving. The premise of NIA is that constant movement in a 60-minute workout can release negative emotions, thoughts or imbalances. But she knows how that sounds to most people. "The person who is saying, 'T…

by Arthur Augustyn

12/07/2016

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