Bergenfield, NJ
News
Hackensack Actor's Role In Powerful Film Shines Light On Mental Illness Hackensack Actor's Role In Powerful Film Shines Light On Mental Illness
Hackensack Actor's Role In Powerful Film Shines Light On Mental Illness A 33-year-old hairstylist from Morris County is shedding light on mental health through her new short film, "MAD." The idea had been on Shana DeAndrea's mind for years. But it wasn't until earlier this month that the project came into focus. "I was sitting at the news station at 3 a.m., and decided I needed to start writing," said DeAndrea, a freelance stylist for several news agencies. "March is Women's Month, and I gave myself the month to get it done, dedicating it to that." The story contains parts of DeAndrea's own.  "MAD" -- directed by Ishell Vaughan -- is about a woman (DeAndrea)…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Pace University Students Go From Class To Screen In Los Angeles Pace University Students Go From Class To Screen In Los Angeles
Pace University Students Go From Class To Screen In Los Angeles Two students from Pace University are making their network television debuts after landing coveted roles on the CBS series “NCIS.” The students, Shea Vaughan-Gabor and Jason Marrs, received the roles during their time in the school’s LA Acting Intensive Program, a program for seniors that involves a three-week trip to Los Angeles for immersion into the world of Hollywood acting. "I was incredibly impressed with the Pace Performing Arts BFA Acting students and their talent, work ethic, diverse backgrounds, and creative brilliance,” said “NCIS” Casting Director Jason Kennedy. “These young act…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone' Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone'
Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone' “Out of My Comfort Zone” is a rock musical-turned-film exploring the effects of bullying and the struggles many members of the LGBTQ community face during their youth. The show debuted off-Broadway in 2015, but the cast — including Ossining High School Class of 2017 graduate Igby Rigney, who portrays “Brad” - is returning to Northern Westchester for a live performance and exclusive discussion of the show’s core issues. Described by The Huffington Post as “a singing, dancing powerhouse punctuated by dialogue that rings true and real,” the event, which is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m…

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by Valerie Musson
Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Rest In Peace, 2017: We'll Remember Them Rest In Peace, 2017: We'll Remember Them
Rest In Peace, 2017: We'll Remember Them Nationally, internationally and more regionally known notables we lost in 2017 included longtime giants in their fields, from Tom Petty, Gregg Allman, Glen Campbell, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino to Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry Lewis and Don Rickles. There were also those known best in the New York metropolitan area, led by Nat Hentoff and Jimmy Breslin, who died a day before David Rockefeller. From the music world: Petty, Campbell, Allman Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. Al Jarreau Larry Coryell Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens David Ca…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Newburgh, NY
News
Robert DeNiro Movie Filmed In Orange Tops News For 2017 Robert DeNiro Movie Filmed In Orange Tops News For 2017
Robert DeNiro Movie Filmed In Orange Tops News For 2017 ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- It was a big 2017 in Orange County and not just because of Daily Voice's launch. Here are the top stories in 2017 since Daily Voice launched in September. "The Irishman" starring Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci filmed at Weirs Ice Cream in Salisbury Mills in October. The Netflix movie, directed by Martin Scorcese, is about a mobster who was involved in the death of Jimmy Hoffa.  A six-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus in Kiryas Joel in November. After the bus stopped to let several children off, Leah Mezzi of Brooklyn exited the b…

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by Sam Barron