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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

Business

Teaneck Artist Has A Sweet Side TEANECK, N.J. — What began as a hobby has turned into a colorful business for Teaneck confectionary Melissa Alt. The 23-year-old Frisch School graduate pursued a degree in art at the Pratt Institue, and went on to pursue internships with TLC's "Cake Boss" in Hoboken and the popular Carlos Bakery. Seeking independence, Alt launched Melissa Alt Cakes But Alt — who works in Artuso’s Pastry Shop in Bronx, N.Y. — wanted a business of her own so she launched "Melissa Alt Cakes." “I consider my cakes my art,” Alt said. She began baking them as a hobby in Frisch School in Par…

by By Alexis Tarrazi

03/08/2016

Business

Biz Owners Bond At Wyckoff LeTip WYCKOFF, N.J. — What do a plumber, mortgage specialist, realtor, accountant, attorney and personal trainer have in common? LeTip of Wyckoff. LeTip is an international professional, business networking organization of men and women who exchange business leads that they call "tips." Lisa Petersen, president of the Wyckoff Chapter, discovered the group a year and a half ago. “I saw a great potential in networking, so I kept growing the group,” said the personnel trainer, who owns and operates Fitness Together in Wyckoff. Three LeTip charter members have since grown to 15, with each…

by Alexis Tarrazi

02/28/2016

Business

Ridgewood Hair Stylist Cuts Ribbon On Four Salons, One Decade WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — It's been 10 years since borough native Eric Altomare opened his first salon in town. He's since launched one in Saddle River, another in Ho-Ho-Kus and the most recent this past October that's straddling the Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus border. Altomare has no intention of stopping, either. "My foundation in hair was from my mother," said Altomore, who recalled being fascinated with hair as a child. "She worked in a lot of top boutiques on Fifth Avenue. I would see people come out of the salon there and admire their style." Altomare pursued his dream goi…

by Daily Voice

12/21/2015

Business

Former Cake Boss Employee Opens Own Bakery In Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Renee Faris, formerly of Carlo’s Bakery and seen on TLC’s Cake Boss, is enjoying being her own boss. Originally from Wayne, Faris opened Erie Coffee Bakery on Franklin Avenue in Rutherford in May and already has a following from all over New Jersey and New York. “They have amazing coffee!” exclaimed Brianna Monti who stops in the shop every day on her way from South Orange to work in Mahwah. “And her food is awesome!” Faris said it’s not unusual for customers to hang out at the shop all day long. She pointed to gifts from customers such as an "Erie" replica tra…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

News

Rochelle Park Prepares Application To DEP For Sprout Brook Stream Cleaning ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Progress continues on plans to clean Sprout Brook to alleviate flooding in Rochelle Park. Rochelle Park is preparing to apply for a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection to help fund the project, which will alleviate future erosion and help with flooding prevention, officials said. “There was a pre-application conference with the (Department of Environmental Protection) so that they could provide us with more specifics on the technical data they needed for the application,” Borough Engineer Ken Job said during a Nov. 4 Township Council work session. “W…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

Police & Fire

North Arlington Staging Food Drive During Santa Claus Parade NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Santa Claus will be making a stop in North Arlington as part of the Fire Department's annual parade and food drive. The Santa Claus Parade, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, will end with a noon get-together with Santa and friends will be at Fire Headquarters, 3 Legion Place. This year, in conjunction with the Queen of Peace Food Pantry, the North Arlington Fire Department will be collecting food along the parade route. Containers also will be placed inside Borough Hall and the senior center for dropoffs prior to the parade. Canned goods, dry goods a…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

News

Ridgefield Park Emergency Responders Check On Residents RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — For the first time ever, Ridgefield Park first responders checked on all residents on a "Special Needs" list in a one-day sweep. The confidential list has 48 names and is disclosed only to police and the village's Office of Emergency Management. It "consists of anybody that would need help in an emergency,” said Douglas Hansen, the village fire marshal and OEM director. “That could be someone on oxygen, on dialysis, is blind or an elderly person that lives alone and wouldn't get out of house in an emergency. “If there is a call at that location, we kn…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

Schools

Teaneck Students Stage Holiday Food Drive TEANECK, N.J. -- Students and families of Benjamin Franklin Middle School are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 24 to support those who are in need during the upcoming holiday season. Homeroom teachers will be collecting bagged or boxed items on a daily basis during the drive. The homeroom that brings in the most food will win a pizza party. All items will be donated to the Center of Food Action in Englewood on Nov. 24. Urgently needed items: peanut butter and jelly; canned meat; canned tuna; macaroni and cheese; rice; beans; soups; pasta; cereal; spaghetti sauce; canned …

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

Events

Mahwah To Hold Service To Honor Veterans MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Township residents will gather for a Veteran's Day Service on Nov. 11. The service at Veterans Memorial Park, located on Franklin Turnpike between Miller Road and East Ramapo Avenue is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The Mahwah Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#7124 and the Mahwah Recreation Department are co-sponsors. The Mahwah Boy and Girl Scouts, the students of Betsy Ross School, Mahwah High School and St. Paul’s School will also participate.

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/10/2015

News

Bergen Executive Visits Formerly Homeless Vets In New Wood-Ridge Digs WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jorge Benites beamed with pride as he gave Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco a tour of his new home in Wood-Ridge on Monday. "I love it," Benites told the county executive, who smiled back. Less than a month ago, Benites was living in a hotel. That changed thanks to a campaign promise that Tedesco made -- and delivered on -- to take care of Bergen's military vets. It includes visiting VFW posts in Lodi, Rutherford, Ridgefield, Fairview and Leonia on Monday to donate used county computers. When Tedesco took office in January, there …

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/09/2015

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