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Anthony Locicero

Reporter

alocicero@dailyvoice.com

Paramus native Anthony Locicero is a reporter covering Bergen and Passaic counties for Daily Voice.

He writes breaking/urgent news, features, sports, and more.

Anthony covered both local news and local high school sports for various publications before joining Daily Voice in February 2016.

He is a graduate of both Don Bosco Prep and William Paterson University.

Anthony was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Anthony Locicero's Contributions

Neighbors

Wood-Ridge Teacher Runs 30 Miles For 30th Birthday, Charity WOOD-RIDGE, N.J.– Mallory Garvin, of Wood-Ridge, celebrated her 30th birthday by running 30 miles – and raising money for charity. "As my friends began to celebrate 30 in different ways I started to think about what I wanted to do," said Garvin, a Social Studies teacher at Wood-Ridge High School. "I immediately knew that the only thing I wanted to make sure I did was go for a long run." Garvin, the assistant spring track coach at the school, finally had recovered from an overtraining injury. "I suffered from severe tendonosis in both of my Achilles tendons," s…

by Anthony Locicero

09/12/2016

Sports

Football's Back: NFL's Punt, Pass, Kick Competition Comes To Garfield GARFIELD, N.J.– Football season is back in swing and the NFL's Play 60 Punt, Pass and Kick contest is coming to Garfield Sept. 24. The free event – hosted by the city's Recreation Department – will start at 9 a.m. at 20th Century Field. It is open to children ages 6-15. Each participant is allowed one punt, one pass and one placekick as part of his or her competition, according to the rules. Scores are based on both distance and accuracy. Play 60 is a campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity, according to its webs…

by Anthony Locicero

09/12/2016

Schools

Northern Valley/Demarest Welcomes 16 New Teachers, Adds Programs DEMAREST, N.J.– Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest welcomed 16 new teachers: Daniella Bayda; Carol Brooks; Amy Chan; Cathay Colema; Matthew Corso Adina Eaton Deanna Hallberg Robert McQuade Lindsy Michaels Denise Morissey Nick Murphy Nick Pellegrino Maria Prettyman Jessica Schoales Debbian Sherwood Rebecca Wegner Also new this year, according to Principal James Santana: Student Leadership and Peer Mentor Training Advance Placement Program Senior Options and Career Pathways; Facility Upgrades Junior and Senior Privileges Senior Parking New Rotating Block Schedule "This up…

by Daily Voice

09/12/2016

Neighbors

Rev. Gina Kim Installed As Palisades District Superintendent LEONIA, N.J.– The Rev. Gina Kim will be installed as the new Palisades District Superintendent, Leonia Methodist Church announced in a statement. Kim has served in full-time ministry for 24 years, as a youth pastor, associate pastor and senior pastor, according to The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. She is replacing the Rev. Wayne Plumstead. A ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at Grace United Methodist Church, 555 Russell Ave., Wyckoff. A fellowship dinner is scheduled to follow, according to the statement. To make a reservation for the dinner, contact Palisades D…

by Daily Voice

09/12/2016

Events

Unico Transforms Saddle Brook Streets Into Block Party At Annual Fair SADDLE BROOK, N.J.– Saddle Brook's streets will be transformed into a giant block party during the UNICO club's third annual street fair Oct. 2. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. along Market Street between Mayhill Street and Westminster Place. There will be live music, merchandise and craft vendors, rides, food and more. "We are expecting to attract thousands of people from the community and other neighboring towns," organizers said. "Come hungry and enjoy the pizza, chicken fingers, empanadas, Callahan’s hot dogs, zeppoles, sausage and peppers, popcorn, cot…

by Daily Voice

09/12/2016

Business

Video: Matriarch Cuts Ribbon To Celebrate Eatery's Return To Fort Lee FORT LEE, N.J.– Ida Castrianni – the matriarch of Fort Lee's Callahan's – grabbed the oversized scissors Saturday and cut the blue ribbon to officially celebrate the eatery's return to the borough. "I'm very happy with what we're doing here," she said. Mayor Mark Sokolich said Callahan's is synonymous with Fort Lee, having been in the borough for 50 years prior to closing. After a 10-year hiatus, the heir to the hot dog restaurant, Leonard Castrianni, and business partner Greg Pappas, an Edgewater urologist, opened up shop on Anderson Avenue. "We're very happy to welcome …

by Anthony Locicero

09/10/2016

Events

Widow, Movie Producer To Be Keynote Speaker At Saddle Brook 9/11 Service SADDLE BROOK, N.J.– Saddle Brook will mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial processional and observance. The procession will begin at Saddle Brook High School and end at St. Philip the Apostle Church. There will be a church choir, a flag retirement ceremony, food and more. The Waldwick Band will perform. The event will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Parking will be available at Saddle Brook High School and Coolidge School. Iliana Guibert (McGinnis), who lost her husband on 9/11, will be the keynote speaker. She's making her writing and produci…

by Daily Voice

09/10/2016

Events

Children Will Earn Prizes, Goody Bags At Ridgefield Park Ragamuffin Parade RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.– Ridgefield Park's Board of Recreation is sponsoring its annual ragamuffin Parade Oct. 29. It will begin at 11 a.m. sharp, organizers said. Participants should meet at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Hobart Street by 10:30 a.m. Registration forms are required. There will be divisions for single costumes, groups, floats, wagons, and a division for out-of-town participants. Prizes will be awarded and each child will receive a goody bag, organizers said. A DJ will be playing music during the event. There also will be complimentary popcorn and cotton candy. The rain d…

by Daily Voice

09/10/2016

Neighbors

Clifton Woman Establishes Fundraiser For Ailing Girl, 8 CLIFTON, N.J.– A Clifton woman was so touched after meeting an ailing 8-year-old girl that she created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the girl's medical bills. "I recently met the most beautiful and smart little girl I have ever encountered [named] Farida," Dilara Esen wrote. "Like any other little princess, Farida loves Barbie, coloring, singing, and playing dress up." Farida, whose last name wasn't given, was diagnosed with Type-2 Myopathy, Esen said. Weighing just 31 pounds, "She is very weak, cannot gain muscle mass [and] is unable to walk." The girl cam…

by Daily Voice

09/10/2016

Events

Garfield YMCA Offers Garage Sale To Support Extracurricular Activities GARFIELD, N.J.– The Garfield YMCA Parents Association is having a garage sale to fund extracurricular activities for pre-schoolers and teachers. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Organizers encourage attendees to bring used goods to the fundraiser, which takes place at 33 Outwater Lane. If an individual wishes to sell his or her own goods, the cost is $25 per table, according to organizers. The rain date is Sept. 25.

by Daily Voice

09/10/2016

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