Rebecca Abma

Assistant Managing Editor

rabma@dailyvoice.com

Rebecca Abma, Daily Voice’s assistant managing editor, has worked in community news in Northern NJ for more than 20 years and has written for local, regional and national magazines, newspapers and websites.

The Paramus native comes to the Daily Voice with a rich background in the workings of community government, education and lifestyles in Bergen and Passaic counties. She is the founder of hyperlocal news sites Midland Park Press and Northwest Bergen Press.

Abma joined the Daily Voice in August 2015 to launch the North Jersey sites. 

She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Rebecca Abma's Contributions

Franklin Lakes Servicewoman Named NJ 'Heart Of Hero' Winner Franklin Lakes Servicewoman Named NJ 'Heart Of Hero' Winner
Franklin Lakes Servicewoman Named NJ 'Heart Of Hero' Winner FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Sgt. Marie Sheehan, an Air National Guard Senior Master from the borough, was one of 10 New Jersey service members named a "Heart of a Hero" scholarship winner, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today. Christie, who created the New Jersey Heroes Program, presented the 4th annual scholarship awards of $5,000 each for post-secondary education or vocational training. “This year’s Heart of a Hero Scholarship recipients represent a diversity of professional aspirations – from urban and special education to finance and business as well as pharmacology and neu…
Soup Nazi Coming To Northvale's Books & Greetings Tomorrow Soup Nazi Coming To Northvale's Books & Greetings Tomorrow
Soup Nazi Coming To Northvale's Books & Greetings Tomorrow NORTHVALE, N.J. — Larry Thomas, the "Seinfeld" actor who coined the catchphrase "No soup for you!" as the Soup Nazi, brings his new book to Books & Greetings tomorrow.  "Confessions of a Soup Nazi; An Adventure in Acting and Cooking" is both memoir and cookbook, blending the author's favorite recipes with the story of how he got his big break in TV history's most famous sitcom.  An excerpt: "...So it was finally here—shoot night! The bleachers were full and from what I heard, mostly important industry people. I must admit waiting for my first scene af…
Meltzer's To Close, Cops Fight Cancer, 9/11 Update And More News In Review Meltzer's To Close, Cops Fight Cancer, 9/11 Update And More News In Review
Meltzer's To Close, Cops Fight Cancer, 9/11 Update And More News In Review BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — From Labor Day to Patriot’s Day, it was a busy week across Bergen County. Here’s a look at the top Daily Voice stories from around the region. On the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we spoke with a first responder with cancer who warns of health care cuts if the Zadrogra Act is allowed to expire. In other 9/11 news, Emerson dedicated its long-awaited memorial with a ceremony on Friday. The community is rallying behind to support a 6-year-old Glen Rock boy with leukemia raising $35,000 with a GoFundMe campaign to help pay medical bills. Ladies in Blue Fighting …
Novel Brings 100-Year-Old Wyckoff Crime To Life Novel Brings 100-Year-Old Wyckoff Crime To Life
Novel Brings 100-Year-Old Wyckoff Crime To Life WYCKOFF, N.J. — A century-old true-crime story about three Wyckoff sisters who became the target of death threats from a powerful Paterson silk mill owner hit bookstores this month as historical fiction. In “Girl Waits With Gun,” best-selling author Amy Stewart resurrects Paterson and its surrounding communities in the aftermath of the 1913 silk strike through the true story of Constance Kopp and her two sisters, Norma and Fleurette. The action begins in 1914, when the Kopp sisters’ horse drawn carriage is hit by a motorcar in Paterson. Constance tries to recover $50 in damages from drive…
Touching Tributes, Momentos Honor 'Ridgewood 12' Touching Tributes, Momentos Honor 'Ridgewood 12'
Touching Tributes, Momentos Honor 'Ridgewood 12' RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A composition notebook sits on the table in the Auditorium Gallery of the Ridgewood Library, inviting residents to record their recollections from Sept. 11, 2001. The notebook is part of the community’s 9/11 commemoration, which includes a 10th Anniversary Flag of Honor, “portraits’ of the 12 residents who lost their lives that day, and copies of a speech made during the November 2001 memorial dedication service. The display includes photos and brief stories that paint a portrait of the lives lost on what town officials referred to as "that incongruously beautiful mor…
Passaic County Remembers Residents Lost on 9/11 Passaic County Remembers Residents Lost on 9/11
Passaic County Remembers Residents Lost on 9/11 PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — It's been 14 years since Passaic County lost more than a dozen residents during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Of the 2,977 people killed that day, 14 lived in towns throughout Passaic. A handful of memorial services will be held across the county to mark the solemn anniversary. Here is a list of those we lost: CLIFTONEhtesham U. RajaFrancis Joseph TrombinoKyung “Kaccy” ChoZuhtu Ibis HAWTHORNESalvatore J. Zisa LITTLE FALLSLinda Rosenbaum PASSAICJorge Velazquez PATERSONKenneth P. Lira RINGWOODChristian D. DeSimoneVincent M. Boland Jr. WAYNEBarry H. GlickLeo …
Wyckoff Remembers Residents Killed On 9/11 Wyckoff Remembers Residents Killed On 9/11
Wyckoff Remembers Residents Killed On 9/11 BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — It's been 14 years since Bergen lost more than 100 residents during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Of the 2,977 people killed that day, 147 lived in towns throughout Bergen. More than 30 memorial services will be held across the county to mark the solemn anniversary. Here is a list of those we lost: ALLENDALEDonald A. Delapenha BERGENFIELDJack Charles AronPete Negron CARLSTADTJoseph John Pycior Jr. CLIFFSIDE PARKFrank NaplesJeremiah J. AhernLisa EganNicholas C. Lassman CLOSTERDomenick MircovichRonald C. Fazio DEMARESTChristopher Vialonga EAST RUTHERFORDKeith…
Wyckoff Fire Dept. Follows 9/11 Service With Pot Luck Wyckoff Fire Dept. Follows 9/11 Service With Pot Luck
Wyckoff Fire Dept. Follows 9/11 Service With Pot Luck WYCKOFF, N.J. — The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 memorial service on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Company 1. A potluck dinner will be held immediately after the service, also at Company 1. The service honors the men and women who died following terrorist attacks on American citizens on September 11, 2001. Specifically, the WVFD will recognize the 11 Wyckoff citizens who tragically passed that day, including FDNY and Wyckoff fireman Dana Hannon. The service will start at 6 p.m. Family and friends and Wyckoff residents are invited.
Bergen County Communities Commemorate 9/11 Bergen County Communities Commemorate 9/11
Bergen County Communities Commemorate 9/11 BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — It's been 14 years since history's worst terrorist attack on American soil, but we haven't forgotten those killed that day. Local 9/11 remembrances include: BERGEN COUNTY: 12:30 p.m. Friday on the steps of the Courthouse, 10 Main St., Hackensack. Also 4 p.m. Friday at the memorial in Overpeck Park on Fort Lee Road in Leonia. ALLENDALE: 7 p.m. Friday at the Red Barn at Crestwood Lake Park, Klomburg Drive and West Crescent Avenue. Candlelight service planned. BERGENFIELD: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Coopers Pond, West Church Street and North Prospect Avenue. Hosted by the VFW…
Passaic County Communities Commemorate 9/11 Passaic County Communities Commemorate 9/11
Passaic County Communities Commemorate 9/11 PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — It's been 14 years since history's worst terrorist attack on American soil, but we haven't forgotten those killed that day. Local 9/11 remembrances include: BLOOMINGDALE: 7 p.m. Friday at Sloan Park on Main Street. CLIFTON: 9 a.m. Friday in front of City Hall, 900 Clifton Ave. HALEDON: 7 p.m. Friday at the Municipal Building, 510 Belmont Ave. HAWTHORNE: 7 p.m. Friday at the 9/11 monument, 970 Goffle Road. NORTH HALEDON: 7 p.m. Friday outside the Municipal Building, 103 Overlook Ave. PASSAIC: 9 a.m. Friday at the flagpole at City Hall, 330 Passaic St. PATERSON: 8…
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