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Police & Fire

Sheriff: Paterson Business Owner Sold Heroin From Grocery Store PATERSON, N.J. — Detectives charged a Paterson businessman with running a heroin operation out of his Carroll Street grocery store, authorities said. Detectives found 250 glassines of heroin valued at $1,000, along with $6,000 in alleged proceeds and drug paraphernalia during a raid Wednesday at Chelo Grocery Store, Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. They arrested the owner, Jose Paulino, 49, on various drug charges.

by Joshua Jongsma

03/17/2016

News

Wanaque Educational Program Fights Reptile Misconceptions WANAQUE, N.J. — Bill Boesenberg of Snakes-N-Scales in Wanaque wants to change the way people think of reptiles. Boesenberg, of Wanaque, started the educational animal program around 20 years ago to teach people about the brighter side of reptiles. "This is my dream come true really," he told Daily Voice. "I love animals. I love children. To be able to put the two together, I just couldn't imagine doing anything else now." The group sends its members and animals around to schools, events and other gatherings to teach people. All the animals were rescued, Boesenberg said.…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/17/2016

Schools

Wyckoff Students Enter 'CoderDojo' WYCKOFF, N.J. — Once a month Wyckoff students enter the dojo not to train their bodies, but their minds. Sicomac Elementary holds the only CoderDojo connected to a school in New Jersey, Principal Steve Raimo said. The program started around two-and-a-half years ago and teaches computer coding to Wyckoff students in kindergarten through eighth grade. "It's taken off like wildfire," Raimo told Daily Voice. "Certainly I think it's good brain food for them to learn some of the more elemental aspects of coding and programming." Around eight kids came to the first few session…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/17/2016

Lifestyle

Cafecito In Prospect Park Ranks Among DVlicious Coffee Contest Finalists PROSPECT PARK, N.J. -- Passaic County is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino or the most thoughtfully made cuppa joe, there are a handful of absolute musts -- at least according to Daily Voice readers who selected three among the best of the best. Each is now vying for a spot in our ongoing DVlicious contest. The winner will be chosen Monday, March 21 at 5 p.m., soon after voting closes. In the meantime, here’s a brief profile of one our our finalists. Each nominee has been highlighted this week before the ul…

by Daily Voice

03/17/2016

Schools

Saddle Brook, Fair Lawn Volunteers Take Coupons To Extreme SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Some pro shoppers from Saddle Brook and Fair Lawn took coupons to the extreme to help donate 500 items a month to local food shelters. Melissa Traverso of Saddle Brook and Laura Sabatello of Fair Lawn go shopping together five times a week. They spend plenty of time scouring the best deals through various coupons to get extra food, which they then donate. "I've got neighbors and friends who give me all their coupons so I've got multiples of everything," Traverso told Daily Voice. "I shop seven days a week. I shop for other people as well." Sabatello…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/17/2016

Business

Lodi Pet Store Specializes In Exotic Creatures LODI, N.J. — Pigs, skunks, snakes, hairless guinea pigs, tarantulas and other exotic animals call Lodi home at a local pet store. A coatimundi of TV fame recently dwelled at NJ Exotic Pets on Union Street as one of the rare animals to come through the doors. Lucy the coatimundi, a mammal closely related to raccoons often found in South America, was adopted after a stay in Lodi. "I gave my personal cell [to Lucy's owner] and she's already texted me tons of pictures of the dogs, and cats and ferrets getting along with her," manager Megan Zayatz told Daily Voice. The store opened a…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/16/2016

Neighbors

Hawthorne Student 'Opens Doors' For Kids HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Erick Pinos made his Hawthorne family proud when he was accepted to MIT. The junior now helps other families feel the same way with the help of his mom and siblings through Tech 101 Kids. The program introduces local children to science, technology and educational devices to inspire them and "promote an engineering mindset." "He definitely opened the door for other kids," Erick's mom Hazel Pinos said. Erick Pinos was the first student from Hawthorne to be accepted to MIT, his mother said. He studies computer science though he isn't sure what he wants…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/16/2016

Business

Franklin Lakes Entrepreneur Launches Women's Business 'Sisterhood' FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes and Cliffside Park entrepreneur pair wanted to show businesswomen that they aren't in it alone. Brandyn Coe Randolph of Franklin Lakes and Mariel Alvarado of Cliffside Park launched Lady Savant around three years ago as a marketplace before it turned into a women's business club. The group meets online and in-person with up to 15 members at a time. "It's been great," Randolph told Daily Voice. "It's been really exciting. It has grown very fast, very quickly for us." Randolph said they saw a need for a women's business group. The …

by Joshua Jongsma

03/15/2016

Neighbors

Passaic Non-Profit Mixes Uncovers Hidden Talent PASSAIC, N.J. — A Passaic non-profit seeks to act as guardian angels for local youth. Certified Angels was formed around 18 months ago by volunteers from Passaic to help kids hone their creative sides. Founder Jessica Delacruz had the idea years ago to help people from Passaic. Giovanna Aguilar, who helps with outreach for the group, said they mix the arts together with volunteering to help kids ages 8 to 13. "It's really a wonderful organization that's showing how hard work can really make progress," Aguilar told Daily Voice. "They're part of the community. They've gone o…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/15/2016

News

Utility Upgrade Project Starts In Waldwick WALDWICK, N.J. — Utility upgrade construction was scheduled to start in Waldwick Monday morning The work was part of PSE&G's transmission upgrade project to "ensure reliable electric service in the borough of Waldwick, as well as surrounding communities," the municipal website stated. Construction will run Mondays through Fridays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until May, weather permitting. It includes installation of manholes and underground pipe. PSE&G worked with borough officials to minimize traffic impact, Waldwick's website stated. Locations include Hopper Avenue between Alexand…

by Joshua Jongsma

03/14/2016

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