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Alexis Tarrazi

Community Editor

atarrazi@dailyvoice.com

Daily Voice Community Editor Alexis Tarrazi has been in the news industry for more than 10 years.

A New Jersey native, Tarrazi was graduated from Rutgers University with a Journalism and Media Studies degree and began writing professionally at the Daily Targum.

She later worked as a beat reporter, covering everything from political scandals to celebrity profiles.

Tarrazi's work has garnered her various journalism awards for writing and photography. She also worked as a one-woman-band by creating video news segments and is skilled in social media.

Tarrazi has contributed freelance pieces to various publications in New Jersey and New York.

Alexis was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Alexis Tarrazi's Contributions

Neighbors

Donations Accepted For Dumont Family Displaced By Fire DUMONT, N.J. — Funds are being collected for a Dumont family displaced by a fire last week. Sean O'Callaghan has set up a GoFundMe page for donations to help her family get back on its feet. “They are a hard working and loving family who have hit hard times," she said, "but they only say God dishes out only what you can handle.” The family — Danielle O’Callaghan, her boyfriend Josh, two daughters, 10-year-old Sarah and 9-month-old Elli, along with their dog Jax -- were routed after fire broke out in a dry cleaners below their apartment. Jax, who was the only one home, was rescue…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/19/2015

Events

Wood-Ridge Rappeller Launches From Woodland Park Tower for Gir WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Enthusiasts from across Bergen County will rappel down a 10-story building tomorrow, Sept. 19, in support of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. The Girl Scouts “Over the Edge” Family Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1 Garret Mountain Plaza in Woodland Park. “We are always looking for ways to raise funds but also support the girl scout program and raise awareness about what the girl scouts has to offer,” said Betty Garger, the chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Northern NJ. As of yesterday, 75 people had registered. Each person had to raise $1,…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

Obituaries

Mike Adler, Founder Of Maywood Aphasia Center, Dies MAYWOOD, N.J. — Myron (Mike) Adler, who founded the Adler Aphasia Center, died at home on Sept. 15. He was 91. The Franklin Lakes philanthropist’s life was full of accomplishments. After serving in the 3rd Armored Division under General Patton -- during which he was awarded the Bronze Star, among other honors -- Adler was graduated from New York University He was married to Elaine Finkel in 1949, and the two founded the Maywood-based Myron Manufacturing, Corp., a global direct-marketing firm, that same year. In 1993, Adler had a stroke after bypass surgery that left him with aphasia, a s…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

Neighbors

Westwood's Schepisi Rappelling Down Tower for Girl Scouts WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Continuing her comeback from a brain aneurysm, state Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi is joining an intrepid group of fundraisers who will rappel down the 10-story One Garrett Mountain Plaza building in Woodland Park tomorrow, Sept. 19, for the Northern New Jersey Girl Scouts. Schepisi said she's participating in the "Over the Edge" Family Festival challenge "With my doctor's blessing -- and with several layers of bubble wrap around me and a helmet." All monies raised at the festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. goes to the Girl Scouts to "recruit, train and…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

Sports

International Ping Pong Champion Offers Classes In Ridgefield Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Former international table tennis player Sue Chak is sharing her love for the sport by coaching youngsters and adults in local communities. “I want to enrich the community,” the Dumont resident said. “This is great for kids to improve their hand-eye coordination, motor skills and it’s very important for brain development. Plus it has very little injuries.” Chak, owner of KiddieGym USA, started competing in ping pong when she was 9. She has more than 20 years of experience and has won awards in several national tournaments. She also competed in the Commonwealth Games …

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

Events

Rutherford Firefighters Chase Record For 125th Anniversary RUTHERFORD, N.J. — If the Rutherford Fire Department West End Engine and Hose Company 3 is going to celebrate its 125th anniversary in style this Sept. 26, it might as well block traffic -- while making history. “We want to beat the record for the most fire apparatus in a parade,” Lt. Neil Ohara said. “It should be quite the event for us.” The current Guinness World Record was set in 2012 by the Atoka, Okla. Fire Department, with a parade that featured 220 vehicles. Those considered apparatus are any used to extinguish fires -- trucks, ladders, rescue trucks and engines. Antiques and priva…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

News

Volunteers Needed To Keep Lyndhurst Clean LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Community Clean-Up Day is set for Saturday, Oct 3, continuing a decade-long, semi-annual effort by residents to keep their hometown clean.Volunteers will gather at Town Hall Park (corner of Delafield Avenue and Court Avenue) to collect the necessary supplies, including gloves, rakes and garbage bags. They'll also receive a t-shirt sporting the "Community Clean-Up" logo and hot chocolate to keep warm. "We get a lot of Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops helping," said Theresa Cicero, who works in the Parks Department. "Anyone can volunteer -- senior c…

by By Alexis Tarrazi

09/18/2015

News

Shoppers Shocked, Wary Following Mall Abductions PARAMUS, N.J. -- News that a robber abducted patrons in the parking lots of two Paramus malls in order to get money and Red Bull had some shoppers today calling for better security and others expressing surprise. “I find it horrifying and scary,” said Pamela Nealy of New York City as she jammed large bags of purchases from the Garden State Plaza into the trunk of her SUV. "It’s a safe neighborhood here," she said. "I don’t think it’s normally like this.” “I always felt safe here,” said Joe Ferrera of Cliffside Park, who shops at GSP with his wife, Gladys. “This is scary.” F…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/16/2015

Sports

Teaneck Runner Returns As School Cross-Country Coach TEANECK, N.J. -- Former Teaneck High School track star Justin Cifuentes has returned to pass on his knowledge of running as head cross-country coach at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. "I am really excited to bring a youthful enthusiasm -- since I am only 22 -- and knowledge of the sport," he said. Growing up in the township, Cifuentes competed in cross-country in the fall, indoor track in the winter and outdoor track in the spring through all four years of high school. He would have participated in middle school if a program existed. "I feel very privileged to be a part of…

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/16/2015

Events

Hackensack Boys/Girls Club Celebrates 5 Years, Looks Ahead HACKENSACK, N.J. -- To celebrate five years since it opened its doors in the city, the Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Family Day, Block Party and Carnival this Saturday. The Sept. 19 event, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature free games, rides and a concert by Hackensack native sons Fillet of Soul at 3:30 p.m. Food will also be sold. "It takes help. It takes community support," said Joseph J. Licata, the director of Development & Special Projects at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi/Hackensack. "The theory behind the event is to let people know in Hackensack (that) …

by Alexis Tarrazi

09/16/2015

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