Cecilia Levine

Managing Editor

[email protected]

FOLLOW ON

Instagram


Cecilia Levine's Contributions

Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church
Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church HACKENSACK, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order moving to save the Affordable Care Act in Hackensack Sunday morning. The governor was joined by other law makers, city officials and residents at the Mount Olive Baptist Church on Central Avenue. The move directs all state agencies to work to promote the Affordable Care Act in New Jersey. "The Republican leadership in Congress tried to destroy the Affordable Care Act," Murphy said in an interview ahead of his gubernatorial campaign. "They tried to take health care away from those who need it the mo…
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome'
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' HACKENSACK, N.J. — The City of Hackensack is receiving accolades in a recent New York Times article. "Immortalized in an unflattering Billy Joel lyric — 'Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?'" the article reads. "The Bergen County seat is an ethnically diverse city of 45,000, suburban in feel but with an urban center hugging the Hackensack River."  The Times quotes new neighbors, real-estate agents and city officials praising Hackensack for its affordable housing, close proximity to Jersey City, Hoboken and New York, its sprawling par…
Lawyer: Clifton Florist Who Caught Wife In Tryst 'Deserves Medal' Lawyer: Clifton Florist Who Caught Wife In Tryst 'Deserves Medal' Lawyer: Clifton Florist Who Caught Wife In Tryst 'Deserves Medal'
Lawyer: Clifton Florist Who Caught Wife In Tryst 'Deserves Medal' CLIFTON, N.J. — A Clifton florist could be facing up to 15 years in prison after catching his wife sleeping with her boss using a Smartphone app intended to track down lost phones, the New York Post reports. During a Rockland County testimony on Friday, however, 37-year-old Sean Donis' lawyers told jurors that he should receive a medal for his work, the article says. Last summer, Donis received a letter from a grand jury indicting him on charges of felony burglary and unlawful surveillance, after tracking down his wife through the "Find My Phone" app and breaking into the Pomona, …
Hackensack Teacher's New Book Takes On American Divisiveness Hackensack Teacher's New Book Takes On American Divisiveness Hackensack Teacher's New Book Takes On American Divisiveness
Hackensack Teacher's New Book Takes On American Divisiveness HACKENSACK, N.J. — A new book written by Hackensack High School English teacher Christopher Ryan is aimed right at the heart of current national debates driving us further apart each day. 

“It seems everybody in America is mad at or disapproves of some other segment of our cultural landscape,” said Ryan, a New Milford Board of Education member.  “From politics to the media to religion to race to even our own neighbors, these days we disagree more often than we find common ground. What if all this divisiveness continues to tear at the fabric of our society? What will become of America?” 

…
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store PARAMUS, N.J. — A pair of sisters who have starred in music videos and reality shows have opened a new clothing store in the Garden State Plaza. Ayisha and Ashley Diaz opened Jamila at the end of 2017. Ayisha Diaz, 26, has appeared in magazines and starred in music videos for Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Drake, Meek Mill and Soulja Boi. Ashley Diaz, 25, joined the cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" in Season 8. Jamila carries trendy women's apparel.
Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Tells 'Vogue' This Bergen Salon Is Best Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Tells 'Vogue' This Bergen Salon Is Best Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Tells 'Vogue' This Bergen Salon Is Best
Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Tells 'Vogue' This Bergen Salon Is Best BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Bobbi Brown may live in Montclair but her "roots" are in Bergen County. Her hair roots, that is. In a recent "Vogue" magazine article, the makeup mogul cites the Eric Alt Salon -- headquartered in Bergen County -- as the best in the area. "Beauty tips are to be taken seriously when the source is Bobbi Brown," the article says.  "She refers to this New Jersey–based salon as, 'the best color, cut, and blowouts in town.'" The salon is owned by Emerson native Eric Altomare, who has locations in Saddle River, Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewoo…
Park Ridge Rescue's 'Throw-Away Dogs' Find Solace In Each Other Park Ridge Rescue's 'Throw-Away Dogs' Find Solace In Each Other Park Ridge Rescue's 'Throw-Away Dogs' Find Solace In Each Other
Park Ridge Rescue's 'Throw-Away Dogs' Find Solace In Each Other PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A pair of pups rescued from the streets of Newark by Park Ridge's Halfway Hounds have found comfort in each other's friendship. Dudley and Fred -- both found as strays -- are staying at Pampered Paws Hotel and Spa in Spring Valley, while rescue officials search for their forever families. The dogs were spotted snuggling with each other this week, "enjoying the companionship and security they never had," rescue officials told Daily Voice. Dudley, the black, mastiff mix, is almost three years old and loves the company of other dogs. He is not good with young chi…
Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion
Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion PARAMUS, N.J. — The opening for a new H-Mart in Paramus seems to be on the horizon, as the signage is complete. ** UPDATE: Corporate officials are hoping for a March or April opening. ** The Asian grocer is replacing the 25,000-square-foot Staples is located next to the DSW on Route 17 North. It will include an Asian food court with a bakery cafe, seafood and oyster bar. With headquarters in Lyndhurst, the store will be the grocer's ninth in New Jersey -- other locations include Fort Lee, Leonia, Englewood, Edison, Cherry Hill, Little Ferry and Ridgefield. Initial reports said the grocer…
State Police: Fugitive Ran Clifton Heroin Packaging Facility State Police: Fugitive Ran Clifton Heroin Packaging Facility State Police: Fugitive Ran Clifton Heroin Packaging Facility
State Police: Fugitive Ran Clifton Heroin Packaging Facility PASSAIC, N.J. — A Paterson man wanted for operating a large-scale heroin packaging operation in Clifton ducked State Police for two months before they tracked him down, authorities said. Detectives who'd been investigating him for several weeks tried to stop Edwin Acosta, 35, on westbound Route 80 in Paterson in November after he drove off from the Christie Avenue apartment where the heroin was being packaged, State Police said. But Acost gunned the accelerator and sped off, they said, adding that troopers dropped back off out of safety concerns. Armed with a search warrant, members of the…
Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages
Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages WAYNE, N.J. — A 9-year-old from Wayne is being credited with catching three men taking packages off her neighbor's porch, NBC reports. Nearly $2,000 worth of designer clothing was snatched by a trio of package thieves – who, in turn, were grabbed by Wayne police, Daily Voice reported this week. Sydney Monello was in her bedroom when she spotted the trio waiting by their car outside of her driveway, the article says. They got outside of the car and looked around, seemingly checking to make sure the coast was clear, NBC says, citing Monello. The 9-year-old's parents said she was overreactin…
22,831 - 22,840 of 26,455 articles