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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.

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Collapsed Sewer Line Closes Rutherford Road Collapsed Sewer Line Closes Rutherford Road
Collapsed Sewer Line Closes Rutherford Road RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- West Pierrepont Avenue in Rutherford between Carmita Avenue and Riverside Avenue remained closed Monday afternoon after a sewer pipe collapsed. The stretch was closed as a precaution after a resident up the street reported a home sewer backup, said Brian Intindola, Rutherford's borough engineer. "We will assess the situation and by 3 p.m. today we should know what the problem is," Intindola told Daily Voice. Repairs will take between a day and a half to two days to complete, he said.

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Neighbors
Award-Winning Rutherford Dog Helps Children Read Award-Winning Rutherford Dog Helps Children Read
Award-Winning Rutherford Dog Helps Children Read RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rodney, who is made of nine pounds of fur and a whole lot of love, will be making his way to the Wood-Ridge Library on Monday, Nov. 9 to help children learn to read. The 7-year-old Pomeranian Shitzu therapy dog from Rutherford visits the library twice a month as part of the Paws for Reading program. Children, ages 5 and older, will each get to read one-on-one with him for 15 minutes. “Children who are beginning readers can read to the dog,” said Margaret Mellett, the library director. “It’s a way for them to practice reading with an audience that is non-judgmental and alw…

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Rochelle Park Road Improvement Project Begins Rochelle Park Road Improvement Project Begins
Rochelle Park Road Improvement Project Begins ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Motorists can expect detours on their commute through Rochelle Park as the 2015 Road Program gets under way on Monday, Nov. 9. "Lexington Avenue, Forest Place, Williams Avenue and the rear of the firehouse parking lot will be included in the project," said Ken Job, township engineer and co-owner of Job & Job Consulting Engineers in Hackensack.  The program will run throughout the week and include milling and paving work.

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Schools
Teaneck High School Class of '85 Holding Reunion Teaneck High School Class of '85 Holding Reunion
Teaneck High School Class of '85 Holding Reunion TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck High School Class of 1985 will hold its 30-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 28. The reunion was to be held at The Glenpointe Marriott Hotel but was moved to the Fiesta on Route 17 in Wood-Ridge based on response.The event is set to run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with dinner and an open bar. Tickets are $80.There will be no door sales. TICKETS / MORE INFO: http://thsclass85reunion.wix.com/30threunion OR thsclass85reunion@gmail.com

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Neighbors
Award-Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read Award-Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read
Award-Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — Rodney, who is made of nine pounds of fur and a whole lot of love, will be making his way to the Wood-Ridge Library on Monday, Nov. 9 to help children learn to read. The 7-year-old Pomeranian Shitzu therapy dog from Rutherford visits the library twice a month as part of the Paws for Reading program. Children, ages 5 and older, will each get to read one-on-one with him for 15 minutes. “Children who are beginning readers can read to the dog,” said Margaret Mellett, the library director. “It’s a way for them to practice reading with an audience that is non-judgmental and alw…

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Lyndhurst Planning Board OKs Residental Building With Affordable Units Lyndhurst Planning Board OKs Residental Building With Affordable Units
Lyndhurst Planning Board OKs Residental Building With Affordable Units LYNDHURST, N.J. — A proposal for a 192-unit residential building that will include 39 affordable housing units is headed to the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners for a vote after being approved by the borough Planning Board. The proposed development at 240 Chubb Avenue is part of the municipality’s 2015 Housing Element Fair Share Plan. “The area is zoned industrial but was given approval by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission that the property is suitable for housing,” according to plan. The New Jersey Fair Housing Act requires municipalities to prepare a Housing Element that identifies a…

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Neighbors
Award Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read Award Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read
Award Winning Therapy Dog Visits Wood-Ridge To Help Children Read WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — Rodney, who is made of nine pounds of fur and a whole lot of love, will be making his way to the Wood-Ridge Library on Monday, Nov. 9 to help children learn to read. The 7-year-old Pomeranian Shitzu therapy dog from Rutherford visits the library twice a month as part of the Paws for Reading program. Children, ages 5 and older, will each get to read one-on-one with him for 15 minutes. “Children who are beginning readers can read to the dog,” said Margaret Mellett, the library director. “It’s a way for them to practice reading with an audience that is non-judgmental and alw…

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Schools
Teaneck High School Theater Department Presents 'Heidi Chronicles' Teaneck High School Theater Department Presents 'Heidi Chronicles'
Teaneck High School Theater Department Presents 'Heidi Chronicles' TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck High School Theater Department will be presenting "The Heidi Chronicles" for three nights. Written by Wendy Wasserstein, the 1989 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama focuses on the women’s movement of the late 20th Century from the point of view of Heidi Holland, a feminist art historian. It follows Holland over two decades, beginning in the 1960s, as she searches for personal fulfillment and happiness in life and love. Directed by Jaime L. Villani, the play will be presented at the school's Helen B. Hill Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 a…

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Neighbors
Scouts Lend A Hand to Veterans In Paramus Scouts Lend A Hand to Veterans In Paramus
Scouts Lend A Hand to Veterans In Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Cub Scouts from Pack 222 volunteered at the Veteran Memorial Home in Paramus during their monthly bingo game.  The pack has children from first to fifth grade and is open to all towns. They meets monthly at St. Philip the Apostle gymnasium, 488 Saddle River Road in Saddle Brook. For more information, contact Tricia Regan at (551) 404-2090 or e-mail triciaregan625@verizon.net.

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Hasbrouck Heights Floats To Make Their Way Down Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights Floats To Make Their Way Down Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights Floats To Make Their Way Down Boulevard HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Decked-out floats will make their way through Hasbrouck Heights on Nov. 27 during the second annual holiday contest. The Holiday Float Contest is held in conjunction with the Chamber Holiday Parade. "We want to get more community involvement," Hasbrouck Heights Chamber of Commerce President Ray Vorisek said. The parade, sponsored by Mayor Rose Heck's Community Celebrations Committee and the Chamber of Commerce, is open to all borough, scout, PTA and church organizations or families. Prizes will be awarded for first, second or third prize in the most or…

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