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Teaneck, NJ

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Teaneck Soldier Nearly Pressured Into Quitting Fights On For Single Moms TEANECK, N.J. — Sasha Gonzalez had the odds working against her when she joined the U.S. Army National Guard at the Teaneck Armory. She was Hispanic. She was a single mom. In 2015, after the birth of her second daughter, she had another soldier telling her she was better off dropping out. But Gonzalez -- a chemical specialist in Military Police Unit 208 -- was recently promoted to staff sergeant and is fighting for single moms across the U.S. "Being a mom is hard, period," said Gonzalez, a mom of two. "Being a single mom in the military is even harder, and a lot of single m…

by Cecilia Levine

12/19/2017

Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ

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New Saddle Brook Police Officers Share Unbreakable Brotherly Bond SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — In a way, Anthony Davanzo and Joseph Camilleri of Saddle Brook are more like family than friends. The 23-year-olds have spent more than 18 years fostering their friendship since meeting in Kindergarten at the Helen I. Smith Elementary School. They vacation together. They work out together. And last month, they mourned the loss of Davanzo's father -- Tony Davanzo -- who Camilleri says was like a father to him, too. Last week, Davanzo and Camilleri became part of another brotherhood, the Saddle Brook Police Department, and they say their unbreakable bond will lend itself…

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Loving Hawthorne Bulldog Mix Needs Forever Home HAWTHORNE, N.J.— A Hawthorne rescue is seeking a home for a 1-year-old bulldog mix. Bowser loves people, dogs and even knows a trick or two, A Pathway To Hope said. CLICK HERE to contact the rescue.

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Moonachie Firefighters, Santa Surprise 8-Year-Old Battling Bone Cancer MOONACHIE, N.J. — Christmas came early in Moonachie for Austin Macalintal. On Saturday, members of the Moonachie Fire Department -- along with help from Santa Claus -- delivered bags of NY Giants memorabilia and a $500 check to the energetic 8-year-old battling osteosarcoma. Austin was so moved by this gesture of kindness from MFD he stood with the help of his walker for a few pictures and shook hands with Santa and all the firefighters who greeted him. "It was a very special moment for all, seeing the smile on Austin and his family’s faces as we all stood together," MFD Preside…

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

Obituaries

Support Surges For Ramsey Boys Who Lost Dad To Cancer RAMSEY, N.J. — Christopher T. Zuza of Ramsey died on Dec.14, after a battle with cancer. He was 50 years old. More than $6,100 had been raised as of Sunday on a GoFundMe for Zuza's sons, Jake and James, and wife, Eileen. Zuza was a graduate of Becton High School in East Rutherford. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home. Memorial mass will be Thursday, Dec. 21, at St. Paul RC Church, at 10 a.m. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL OBITUARY.

by Cecilia Levine

12/18/2017

Paramus, NJ

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Paramus Mourns 19-Year Borough Employee Christine Pappas PARAMUS, N.J. — Borough officials and family members alike mourned the loss of 19-year Paramus employee Christine Pappas, who died Dec. 12. "Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of long-time Borough employee, Chrissy Pappas on their loss," Mayor Rich LaBarbiera wrote on his Facebook page upon hearing the news. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends during this difficult time." Pappas enjoyed volunteering, traveling, rescuing animals and doting on her family -- the most important part of her life. She is survived by her children, Jessica Lovell an…

by Cecilia Levine

12/17/2017

Hackensack, NJ

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And The Winner Of The Daily Voice Bergen County Photo Contest Is... LYNDHURST, N.J. — Congratulations to Mary Garofalo Pitera of Lyndhurst, the winner of the first ever Daily Voice Bergen County Photo Contest. Pitera's photo -- "Snowy Lyndhurst" -- will be the new banner of the DV Bergen County Facebook page. The photo earned 40 percent of votes, with Thomas Van Winkle's Easton Tower in Saddle River County Park trailing in second place with 21 percent of votes (results: CLICK HERE). Stay tuned for the next Daily Voice photo contest this spring. Happy holidays!

by Cecilia Levine

12/17/2017

New City, NY

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Dark Side Threatens West Nyack Star Wars Buff's 10,000 Piece Collection ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Scott Gunther of West Nyack has seen the dark side. In a way, he's is still there, as he's still working to repair the damage from a waterline break that flooded his basement in October. The waters threatened to wipe out his entire empire, comprised of 10,000 collectibles he keeps stored in display cases and boxes. But it seems that The Force was with Gunther the whole time, as not one of the items the date back to the late 1970s received even a scratch. Could it have been his uncompromising positivity that saved him? "It is what it is," he said with a s…

by Cecilia Levine

12/17/2017

Armonk, NY

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Recall: Salami, Prosciutto Shipped To NY Tests Positive For Salmonella A Canadian establishment is recalling approximately 1,076 pounds of ready-to-eat salami and speck prosciutto products that may be adulterated with Salmonella that was shipped to distribution centers in seven states, including New York, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Piller's Fine Foods' ready-to-eat speck prosciutto and salami items were produced on Sept. 22 and Oct. 12, respectively. The following products are subject to recall: Vacuum-sealed random weight plastic packages containing “Black Kassel Piller’s Dry Aged D’Amour Salam…

by Cecilia Levine

12/16/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Service Resumes After Man Killed By Train In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. — Service has resumed to the Main Line in both directions after a trespasser was struck and killed by a train west of Paterson Saturday, NJ Transit announced. The incident happened around 2 p.m., suspending service between Ridgewood and Kingsland stations, NJ.com says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NJ.COM.

by Cecilia Levine

12/16/2017

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