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Cindy Capitani

Deputy Editor/Content Curator

ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Business

Beloved Wallington Bowling Alley Bought Out WALLINGTON, N.J. — Finding an open alley at Wallington Lanes for a while wasn't an easy feat. The Paterson Avenue establishment has been a fan favorite for decades, but earlier this year was bought out by Bowlero, a national franchise, which revamped the beloved bowling alley. The facility still sports 48 lanes — though they're a bit flashier now — along with several other chic renovations. Some Yelpers seem to miss the old digs, citing lane malfunctions, high prices and no cash payments as primary concerns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON BOWLERO.

by Cindy Capitani

03/03/2017

Politics

Activists To Clifton: Stop Dog Meat Trade In South Korea CLIFTON, N.J. -- Animal rights activists want the City of Clifton to use their Friendship City status in South Korea as influence against the dog meat trade. "We feel certain that the Clifton authorities would have hesitated to form such a Friendship City relationship had they known about the aberrant and cruel practices routinely carried out in the dog and cat meat trades in Seosan and all over South Korea," petition organizers Koreandogs.org said in their online plea. Clifton and Seosan became Friendship cities in 1999. Dog meat consumption is currently being practiced in Seosa…

by Cindy Capitani

03/02/2017

News

Shelter Open For Families Left Homeless After Passaic Fire PASSAIC, N.J. -- The 120 families displaced after a Thursday morning fire can move into a temporary shelter set up at a Passaic elementary school, officials said. The city worked with the Red Cross and the county's office of emergency management to arrangement temporary housing for those without a place to stay after the 2 a.m. fire. The shelter is located at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 85 Hamilton Ave. Red Cross volunteers will remain available at the shelter to assist the families with health services, mental health services and recovery planning. A Carlstadt fir…

by Cindy Capitani

03/02/2017

Neighbors

Friends Rally Around Wayne Volunteer Firefighter Battling Cancer WAYNE, N.J. -- While a Wayne fireman fights the biggest battle of his life, friends are working to ease the family's financial burden. Vinnie Caropreso was diagnosed with Stage 4 oral cancer and was scheduled for surgery on Wednesday after weeks of 96-hour chemo sessions. The father of two boys is the main breadwinner and has been out of work since becoming ill. Insurance doesn't cover all of his medical costs and unemployment isn't nearly enough for a family of four to survive. His wife Maureen works part time at Pequannock Valley Middle School but will also have to take some time off …

by Cindy Capitani

03/01/2017

News

Clifton Dermatology Practice Must Pay $150K To Former Pregnant Employee CLIFTON, N.J. -- A former pregnant employee of a dermatology practice with a Clifton office will receive $150,000 after winning a wrongful termination lawsuit. North Jersey Dermatology Center will have to pay the ex-employee to resolve allegations it unlawfully discriminated by firing the woman for “job abandonment” after she went out on maternity leave, Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino said Wednesday. The center is also required to arrange anti-discrimination training for all employees, review and revise its Leave of Absence Policy to ensure state compliance with discrimination law …

by Cindy Capitani

03/01/2017

Neighbors

Allendale Event Planner Keeps Chaos Under Control ALLENDALE, N.J. -- An Allendale mom is an event planner on a mission to help women look and feel their best for the special occasions in their lives. Amanda Hudes, 34, formerly from Hastings-on-Hudson, started Smiling Through Chaos to help women feel beautiful and empowered. She primarily helps women plan weddings, but she's also hired to help people prepare for any major lifetime event. "I love weddings, especially when I can help someone from the very beginning," said the pregnant mom of a son and two step-daughters. Certified in reiki, yoga, group fitness and nutrition, Hudes…

by Cindy Capitani

02/28/2017

News

Lanni's Appliance Saying Goodbye To Rutherford After Half Century RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The year was 1967 and Park Avenue in Rutherford was bustling with commerce when Ed Lanni's father relocated his appliance store from Jersey City. "My father had a store in Jersey City called Ferris House Bazaar and he moved it to Rutherford," said Ed Lanni, who announced he is closing the beloved family appliance store at the end of March. Ed and his older brother took over the store from their father a year later and ran it together until 1988. "My brother died of cancer. Then I was on my own," Ed said. Having great employees was a key to his succ…

by Cindy Capitani

02/27/2017

Neighbors

Clifton's Hot Grill Still Known For Going 'All The Way' CLIFTON, N.J. -- When it comes to iconic hot dog houses, Clifton's Hot Grill is always on the short list of go-to spots. Four pals in their 20s started the family-style Texas Weiner grill in 1961 and it's been packed with customers seven days a week ever since. Domenick Sportelli and Carmen LaMendola still own it today and trace the birth of the Texas Weiner to the City of Paterson. Previous co-owners Nick Doris and Peter Leonidas have since died, according to records. Customers typically order their hot dogs "all the way" which consists of a twice fried pork and beef Sabrett …

by Cindy Capitani

02/27/2017

Neighbors

Cresskill Mom Finds 'True Calling' As Fertility Coach CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Tasha Blasi of Cresskill was at a crossroad when she went to a women's networking seminar that would change her life. "At 40 years old, I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up," said the mother of two and founder of the Fertilities Unite (FU) Project. She helps women go through fertility treatments "easier, smarter, and cheaper" than she did. "I had been in a few careers and I wasn't happy. I wasn't feeding my soul." Blasi got pregnant with both of her children using in-vitro fertilization. Her son was two rounds and her daughter w…

by Cindy Capitani

02/27/2017

Lifestyle

Ringwood's Weis Center Needs Help After Tree Wrecks Roof RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Everybody's favorite ecology center nestled in the highlands needs the community's help after a giant tree fell through its roof last week. The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation is calling on its supporters and friends for an emergency appeal, its Facebook says. The roof of the main building was damaged, as well as the roof on the one story addition in the rear of the building. The center is submitting an insurance claim but needs assistance covering the $5,000 deductible. The facility on Snake Den Road reopened June 11, 2016 after being closed by the…

by Cindy Capitani

02/26/2017

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