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'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction 'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction
'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction Daniel Joseph Wolf of Randolph died on July 9. He was 25 years old. Affectionately known as Danny, he was remembered in his obituary as a talented artist and musician with a big heart. His family is dedicated to keeping his memory alive and helping others who share the struggle of addiction. "Danny struggled with opiate addiction on and off for years and unfortunately lost his battle," his family wrote. "He will be in our hearts forever and we will never stop sharing his story." Danny graduated from Randolph High School in 2012. He was a natural-born artist with a knack for making people …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Renowned Franklin Lakes Musician Dies After Long Cancer Fight Renowned Franklin Lakes Musician Dies After Long Cancer Fight
Renowned Franklin Lakes Musician Dies After Long Cancer Fight When people say renowned bass player and singer David J. Keyes of Franklin Lakes battled cancer, they mean it. Keyes, who succumbed to the disease earlier this week – 12 years after being diagnosed – fought valiantly, never allowing it to darken a shining smile, those who knew him said. “His mantra was one of grace, humility, passion and strength -- the glass was always half full no matter how much pain he was in,” wrote singer-songwriter and keyboardist Dave Keyes (no relation) of Sloatsburg. “He was always upbeat, always looking for the light.” Keyes, 64, had an impressive musical resume…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Frankie Valli's Granddaughter Will Portray Her Grandma In 'Jersey Boys' Frankie Valli's Granddaughter Will Portray Her Grandma In 'Jersey Boys'
Frankie Valli's Granddaughter Will Portray Her Grandma In 'Jersey Boys' Actress Olivia Valli has had a unique opportunity to research her latest role: her own grandmother, wife of singer Frankie Valli, The New York Post reported.  Olivia Valli, who previously performed in the national tour of "Wicked," will appear as Mary Valli, her biological grandmother, in "Jersey Boys" on Broadway beginning May 20.  The play tells the story of the Four Seasons, the singing group founded in the 1960s who notched megahits including "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry."  The Four Seasons members largely came from the Newark area and the foursome rose to stardom p…

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by Paul Milo
Schools
NVD Students, Parents Fight To Keep Music Teacher In The Classroom NVD Students, Parents Fight To Keep Music Teacher In The Classroom
NVD Students, Parents Fight To Keep Music Teacher In The Classroom If not for Anna D'Achille, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest would not have a men's choir. The women's choir that disbanded in 2017 would not have been reestablished. There would be no NVD District Vocal Music Day and the school productions of "Footloose" and "Mamma Mia!" would have been entirely different. So when it came to light that D'Achille would not be returning to the high school for the 2019-20 year, many students and parents were heartbroken. Students turned out in droves to Monday's BOE meeting, sharing heartfelt words on how impactful D'Achille has been in her t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Wyckoff's Joe Jonas Weds 'Game Of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner In Vegas Wyckoff's Joe Jonas Weds 'Game Of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner In Vegas
Wyckoff's Joe Jonas Weds 'Game Of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner In Vegas Joe Jonas, one-third of the famed musical trio from Wyckoff, sprung a surprise on millions of fans by marrying "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner in what was described as a low-key affair in Las Vegas.  The couple applied for a wedding certificate Wednesday, USA Today reported.  Jonas' brothers Nick and Kevin served as groomsmen for the 29-year-old newlywed.  The newly-reunited Jonas Brothers performed their hit single "Sucker" at the Billboard Music Awards shortly before the wedding. 

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by Paul Milo
Events
MTV's Video Music Awards Coming To Newark's Prudential Center MTV's Video Music Awards Coming To Newark's Prudential Center
MTV's Video Music Awards Coming To Newark's Prudential Center The 2019 Video Music Awards will be broadcast from New Jersey for the first time this year, from the Prudential Center in Newark, a spokesperson for the venue confirmed.  “We are thrilled to welcome the music and entertainment industry’s brightest stars to Prudential Center, the City of Newark, and the State of New Jersey,” said Scott O’Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. “We look forward to continuing to tell the story of this world renown venue and the positive change it has generated through music and entertainment in Newark and across the State of New Jersey.”&n…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
'Legends, Heroes': Bergen Jam Band Headlines Mayday Missions First-Responder Fundraiser 'Legends, Heroes': Bergen Jam Band Headlines Mayday Missions First-Responder Fundraiser
'Legends, Heroes': Bergen Jam Band Headlines Mayday Missions First-Responder Fundraiser Classics by several recently-departed rock and soul legends will make a powerful set list when the Bergen-based jam band Midnight Toast headlines a fundraiser for a non-profit group dedicated to helping first responders and their families in times of trouble. The “Legends and Heroes Tribute Show” at Debonair Music Hall (formerly Mexicali Blues) in Teaneck on April 6 will benefit Mayday Missions. Switching back and forth between electric and acoustic, Midnight Toast moves from festival stages to bars without missing a chord. They're also bringing guest musicians -- as well as a horn section…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
WATCH: Banjo-Playing CVS Worker Gives Hackensack Bagel Shop Impromptu Bluegrass Show WATCH: Banjo-Playing CVS Worker Gives Hackensack Bagel Shop Impromptu Bluegrass Show
Watch: Banjo-Playing CVS Worker Gives Hackensack Bagel Shop Impromptu Bluegrass Show A routine stop at the local bagel shop became an unforgettable one for many customers Thursday morning in Hackensack, thanks to "Banjo Greg." Dressed in his navy blue scrubs, 21-year-old Greg Donlan put on a live bluegrass show at The Bagel Shoppe on Passaic Street, after weeks of requests from employees. Finally, to their delight, it happened. "I've been coming here a while and as I started coming more and more I got acquainted with all the guys working here," said Donlan, who works at the Rochelle Park CVS. Banjo GregCecilia Levine Donlan, who is self-taught on the banjo, performed…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Fitness Coach Rallies Support For Lyndhurst Mom Who Lost Only Son, 25 Fitness Coach Rallies Support For Lyndhurst Mom Who Lost Only Son, 25
Fitness Coach Rallies Support For Lyndhurst Mom Who Lost Only Son, 25 Some of the traits people remember about Tony Torres of Lyndhurst -- full of life, down to earth, a good listener -- he clearly got from his mom. Ginny Figueiredo lost her only child on Saturday when he died suddenly. Tony was 25 years old. As her friend and client struggles to make sense of it all, personal trainer Leah Fairchild has launched a campaign to help with expenses following Tony's death.  "Ginny is a rock," Fairchild said. "She's had her fair share of life experience, and if you ever had the pleasure to sit with her she'd tell you her story from a 'matter of fact' perspective …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness
Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness Jenny Vivirito Cañon of Rutherford died on Dec. 31 following a long illness. She was 46 years old. Jenny is remembered in her obituary as a kind and loving person devoted to family. "She had a serene demeanor but a determined resolve," the obit says. "She enjoyed watching soccer games, especially when her home country of Colombia was playing. She was always stylish and loved music -- nothing could keep Jenny from dancing.  "She found strength in her collection of angels and her faith." Jenny is survived by her husband, Peter Vivirito; children, Carol Reilly (Frank), Lauren …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
VIDEOS: Autistic North Jersey Teen Has Photographic Musical Memory VIDEOS: Autistic North Jersey Teen Has Photographic Musical Memory
Videos: Autistic North Jersey Teen Has Photographic Musical Memory Play any song once for Hawthorne's Anthony Puluse and he'll give you every single beat correctly on the drums. It's a talent the 15-year-old's parent discovered when he was 2 -- not long after he was diagnosed with autism -- when they noticed he was constantly tapping his fingers on his own body. Anthony's teachers suspected it was a behavior problem that needed to be tamed, but his parents had a hunch it was something more -- an incredible gift. A photographic musical memory. On Sunday, Anthony shined on stage at the Hawthorne Bandshell's Fight 4 Autism III, playing songs by Green Day, M…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
'Grey's Anatomy'-Inspired Research Project Wins North Jersey Student National Award 'Grey's Anatomy'-Inspired Research Project Wins North Jersey Student National Award
'Grey's Anatomy'-Inspired Research Project Wins North Jersey Student National Award An 18-year-old student from Closter is among 20 from across the country being recognized for a recent project that has the capacity to benefit society. Nicole Moiseyev won a $10,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship for her "Grey's Anatomy"-inspired project, The Effects of the Orphan Drug Act on Rare Disease Research and Drug Development: Evidence from a Regression Discontinuity Design. "Even more so than the scholarship itself," said Moiseyev, a rising Duke University freshman, "the recognition awarded to me for my research encourages me to continue pursuing projects su…

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by Cecilia Levine