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Matt Speiser

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Business

Closter Plaza To See Luxury Spin Studio CLOSTER, N.J. — An Englewood Cliffs ownership group will open two "CycleBar" franchises in Fort Lee this summer and Closter in the fall. The luxury cycling fitness studio offers between 35 and 40 spin classes per week — each lasting 50 minutes long. Fort Lee's 3,200-square-foot facility is expected to open in Hudson Lights this coming June and Closter's 2,700-square-foot facility is slated to open in Closter Plaza sometime in the fall, a spokesperson for the franchise said. "I am humbled, excited and eagerly anticipating the opportunities we can provide to these two areas,&…

by Matt Speiser

03/17/2016

Business

Fort Lee Welcomes New Weight Loss Center Into Community FORT LEE, N.J. — Local officials helped members of Weigh Less Global Nutrition Center cut the ribbon on their new Fort Lee office on Tuesday. Councilmen Joseph Cervieri Jr. and Harvey Sohmer, as well as Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hope Rothenberg, offiially welcomed the medical nutrition therapy and weight management counseling facility into the community. "It is great to be in Fort Lee, and we look forward to helping people change their lifestyles for the better," Jennifer Blume, the head dietician, told Daily Voice. Weigh Less Global Nutrition Center provides nutrit…

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Politics

Little Ferry Welcomes New Borough Administrator LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — Paula Cozzarelli has big plans as Little Ferry's new borough administrator. "I hope to continue working upon the successes of the governing body and improving quality of life for all the residents of Little Ferry," Cozzarelli, 51, who was sworn in last Tuesday, told Daily Voice. In her new role, Cozzarelli said she would like to find new grants to help fund municipal projects, improve storm water management, and keep the cost of living at a stable rate. Before coming to Little Ferry, the Lodi native worked for Clifton as a personnel officer. She has also serv…

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Business

Tenafly Entrepreneur Creates Live-Streaming Rival To Periscope TENAFLY, N.J. — Tenafly entrepreneur Tomer Dicturel is angling for a share of the multi-billion-dollar live-streaming market with the app MeVee. "Live-streaming is a tool that everybody can use, and the technology is right for it right now," Dicturel, 38, told Daily Voice. "So we're taking advantage of that." MeVee allows users to record live video to be streamed over the Internet and shared on social media. Dicturel and his business partner Ryan Hickman launched a beta in the App Store in January, and it quickly spread to 56 different countries. "We had a quiet la…

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Business

North Arlington Launches $1.2 Million Road Repavement Project NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — North Arlington is bonding $1.2 million to help repave portions of eight different roads in town. Parts of Eagle Street, Park Avenue, Hendel Avenue, Second Street, Bathurst Avenue, Allen Drive, Fourth Street and Lorrigane Place will be repaved. The roads were identified as being in the most dire need of repair after a recent townwide inspection, North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono told Daily Voice. "We have an aggressive program in place to help us get all roads up to par," LoIacono said. Additional funds to pay for the repairs will come …

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Neighbors

Photos: Paramus Grandmother Recounts Brazil Trip PARAMUS, N.J. — Andrea Holmes's driver's license may say Paramus, but she is truly a citizen of the world. The 74-year-old grandmother has visited some of the world's most exoctic places, including Africa, Antarctica and Peru . Last September, Holmes visited Brazil. She recently agreed to share some photos with Daily Voice. Click through the above photos to share the experience.

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Business

Hackensack To Get New Performing Arts Center HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Performing Arts Center is moving into a newer, larger home. Artistic Director Greg Liosi told Daily Voice the Performing Arts Center will vacate its 117-seat theater at 39 Broadway at the end of the year for a new, 224-seat theater at 102 State Street. "I'm ridiculously excited," Liosi told Daily Voice. "This will be a gorgeous new facility that is the perfect size for us." The city bought 102 State Street in 2012 and has bonded $1.5 million for its refurbishment. The facility used to be a Masonic temple. The new performing arts center…

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood To Participate In County Wide Health Challenge BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The Bergenfield Department of Health will launch the 2016 Mayor's Healthy Living Challenge with a countywide kick-off event on April 3. The Mayor's Challenge, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., is part of the Bergen County Community Health Improvement Program. Those who sign up for the free 8-week program will come in for weekly weigh-ins at their local health department and receive health and fitness guidance from professionals, as well as prizes for meeting their goals. The program also includes free workshops, exercise classes and fitness trials that vary by town. Some of the…

by Matt Speiser

03/16/2016

Lifestyle

DVlicious: Cool Beans In Oradell 'Percolates' With Community Vibe ORADELL, N.J. -- Bergen 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 five 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 is being highlighted this week before the ultimate r…

by Daily Voice

03/15/2016

Neighbors

Carlstadt Sets Date For 150th Annual School Picnic CARLSTADT, N.J. — The annual Carlstadt School Picnic will celebrate its 150th anniversary on June 18 with food, games, rides and a children's parade. “There are still a lot of details to be worked out and a lot of very excited people on the committee proposing great ideas,” said Carlstadt Council President David Stoltz, a member of the planning committee. “Everyone wants to make sure that this year’s event is memorable given the significance of what we are celebrating.” The School Picnic will begin at 11 a.m. with the "Children's Parade" march from the Carlstadt Civic Center to Ca…

by Matt Speiser

03/15/2016

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