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Bonded Lash Bar: The Brand Redefining New Jersey Eyelash Extensions Bonded Lash Bar: The Brand Redefining New Jersey Eyelash Extensions
Bonded Lash Bar: The Brand Redefining New Jersey Eyelash Extensions Fair Lawn — When clients walk into Bonded Lash Bar, they immediately notice the atmosphere. The salon feels polished yet welcoming, professional yet warm. The team works seamlessly together, creating an experience that feels both luxurious and comfortable. What many people don’t see are the years of experience, long nights, and determination that helped Angela Vargas and Nicole Wiebe build the rapidly growing lash brand at just 26 years old. The New Jersey natives are the founders of Bonded Lash Bar, an upscale eyelash extension salon with locations in Fairfield, NJ and Fair Lawn, NJ, quick…
‘It Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Fairfax County Coffee Trailer Destroyed Hours Into New Year ‘It Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Fairfax County Coffee Trailer Destroyed Hours Into New Year
‘It Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Fairfax County Coffee Trailer Destroyed Hours Into New Year The new year got off to a shaky start for a pair of young business owners in Virginia who saw their upstart coffee dream come to a crashing halt in Fairfax County. Hours after celebrating New Year's Day, a county vehicle that wasn't properly secured smashed through the back of Bear and Swan Coffee, totaling the trailer, which has become a staple in the community. "It breaks my heart to share this, and it still doesn’t feel real," the owners shared on Friday, Jan. 2. "This morning, a truck that wasn’t put in brake ran into our trailer, completely totaling it. We are heartbroken."  "…
Lacey HS Senior Tristan Baluski Dies, 17: Scholarship Will Keep Memory Alive Lacey HS Senior Tristan Baluski Dies, 17: Scholarship Will Keep Memory Alive
Lacey HS Senior Tristan Baluski Dies, 17: Scholarship Will Keep Memory Alive Shock and sadness spread following the death of a 17-year-old high school senior in New Jersey. Tristan M. Baluski died Saturday, Nov. 15, at his Forked River home, according to his obituary on the Riggs Funeral Home website. A GoFundMe for the family has raised $20,000 as of Saturday, Nov. 22, organized by Dorothie Bonfoti. Tristan was a senior at Lacey Township High School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School, where he studied welding, his obituary reads. He worked as a fabricator for Sea Machine in Bayville. "He loved to be outside; you could find him driving dow…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died. The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.  The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4. The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date. In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
Support Pours In For Business Owner Who Lost Cafe In Fatal Airborne SUV Crash In Stony Point Support Pours In For Business Owner Who Lost Cafe In Fatal Airborne SUV Crash In Stony Point
Support Pours In For Business Owner Who Lost Cafe In Fatal Airborne SUV Crash In Stony Point Community members are coming together to help a Rockland County deli owner rebuild after a deadly crash destroyed his business.  The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, when an SUV went airborne and slammed into the top floor of a two-story building at 52 North Liberty Dr. in Stony Point, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  The building houses Maguilar Deli Café on the first floor and apartments above.  Fire officials said the driver, heading northbound on North Liberty Drive, lost control of his Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of Ten Eyck Street. Su…
Teen Beauty Entrepreneur Adrianna Alicka Killed In Clinton Crash Days Before 20th Birthday Teen Beauty Entrepreneur Adrianna Alicka Killed In Clinton Crash Days Before 20th Birthday
Teen Beauty Entrepreneur Adrianna Alicka Killed In Clinton Crash Days Before 20th Birthday Adrianna Alicka always had an eye toward the future — And that future was all about helping making others feel beautiful. The 19-year-old from Hughesville died on Wednesday, Aug. 6 in a single-vehicle crash on Tippett Road in Clinton, according to police. Investigators say that they were called late on Wednesday to a stretch of the roadway, where they found Alicka, who was a passenger in the vehicle, dead, after the vehicle struck a utility pole. It was just 10 days before her 20th birthday. "Adrianna was an extraordinary young woman with a kind heart and was so hopeful for her life," Rya…
Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers
Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers A preliminary autopsy has been completed for Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, the Manhattan fashion designer found dead aboard a yacht in the Hamptons. The exam did not show evidence of violence, Suffolk County Police revealed Wednesday, Aug. 6. Her final cause of death is pending further examination. Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, was found unresponsive aboard a vessel moored at the Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday, Aug. 5, as Daily Voice reported. Good Samaritans attempted CPR, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine her cause and man…
Chef Nearly Lost His Hand — Now He's Cooking Up Sweet Success With Wife In Maywood Chef Nearly Lost His Hand — Now He's Cooking Up Sweet Success With Wife In Maywood
Chef Nearly Lost His Hand — Now He's Cooking Up Sweet Success With Wife In Maywood Tony Froyan was 22 when a freak accident nearly cost him his hand and his career.  Sixteen years later, the chef is serving crepes, bubble waffles, and second chances at Double Bubble Cafe, a dessert shop he just opened with his wife, Melissa, on West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood. “I never thought I’d cook again,” said Froyan, who was once featured on BBQ Brawl and trained a the Culinary Institute of America. The accident happened in 2009. Froyan slipped in a hallway of his sister’s Hackensack condo and went through a glass firehose cabinet. He needed more than 400 stitches. His hand wa…
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial They reached four verdicts, but left the biggest one hanging. Click here for a new, updated story - Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Jurors in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs told the court in New York they have reached decisions on four of the five charges facing the embattled music mogul, who remains detained in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The holdout count is Count 1: racketeering conspiracy, the most serious of the charges and the one that could carry a life sentence if Combs is convicted. Combs, age 55, has …
Perth Amboy Beauty Salon Owner Admits She Fraudulently Obtained Covid Loan: Feds Perth Amboy Beauty Salon Owner Admits She Fraudulently Obtained Covid Loan: Feds
Perth Amboy Beauty Salon Owner Admits She Fraudulently Obtained Covid Loan: Feds A 42-year-old Perth Amboy woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday, June 25, to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 loans and pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, authorities said. Damaris Valerio, who owns and operates La Vogue House of Beauty, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. From April 2020 through December 2021, Valerio fraudulently obtained $194,212 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, which were meant for distressed small businesses and pandemic unemployment insurance benefits for unemployed workers, by submitting false and fraudulent applica…
Yale Grad Fred Smith, Billionaire FedEx Founder, Dies Yale Grad Fred Smith, Billionaire FedEx Founder, Dies
Yale Grad Fred Smith, Billionaire FedEx Founder, Dies Billionaire entrepreneur Fred Smith, who founded the FedEx Corporation and turned the multinational delivery service into the world's largest transportation company as its chairman, has died. The Yale University graduate and Marine Corps veteran was 80 years old. Known as an innovator, Smith revolutionized parcel delivery with next-day air service. He once said, "I love that phrase, 'If you don't like change, you're going to hate extinction.' You've got to change." "Fred was more than just the pioneer of an industry and the founder of our great company," FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam said…
Westport Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game Westport Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game
Westport Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game Jake Rosenblum didn’t plan to start a skincare line. The 33-year-old Westport husband and father hadn’t given the industry much thought until a fateful trip in the early days of the pandemic opened his eyes to its missing pieces. "I left NYC in a rush and forgot most of my stuff, including my generic CVS aisle skincare,” Rosenblum recalled. “So I started using my wife’s products, and they worked. Better than anything I’d used before.” But those products weren’t made for men, and that stuck with him. "That got me thinking: Why doesn’t skincare for men feel intentional?” he said. "Everything…
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark A private equity giant is buying a hot chicken restaurant chain that grew from a parking lot to an international brand that's very popular on TikTok. Roark Capital has purchased a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken, the restaurant said in a news release on Monday, June 2. Dave's said the sale will help the Los Angeles-based chain grow to more than 400 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2025. The company said it'll remain committed to delivering an "exceptional experience" for customers, employees, and franchise partners. "This is one of the great entrepreneurial journeys …
Video: Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder, Merrick Native Ben Cohen Booted From Senate Over Gaza Protest Video: Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder, Merrick Native Ben Cohen Booted From Senate Over Gaza Protest
Video: Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder, Merrick Native Ben Cohen Booted From Senate Over Gaza Protest Dramatic video shows the moment Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and Long Island native Ben Cohen was escorted out of a US Senate hearing while protesting Congress’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. The 74-year-old Cohen was arrested Wednesday, May 14, after joining several protesters in interrupting a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that featured testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Capitol Police said Cohen and the others were charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” a misdemeanor offense related to illegal protesting…
Roslyn Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M Empire Roslyn Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M Empire
Roslyn Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M Empire He built a $30 million app, launched a website with 5 million users, and still got rejected by all eight Ivy League schools. Now, 18-year-old Long Island resident Zach Yadegari, of Roslyn, is taking his talents to South Florida. Despite a perfect 4.0 GPA, a 34 ACT score, and a resume that includes founding a wildly successful calorie tracking app, Yadegari says he was denied admission to 15 of the 18 colleges he applied to—including every Ivy League school, plus Stanford, MIT, Duke, and NYU. “I didn’t expect to be accepted to all of these colleges,” he told The New York Post in April. “Ho…
Bergen County HS Mourns Sudden Loss Of Teacher, Coach Known For Approachability, Kindness Bergen County HS Mourns Sudden Loss Of Teacher, Coach Known For Approachability, Kindness
Bergen County HS Mourns Sudden Loss Of Teacher, Coach Known For Approachability, Kindness More than $91,000 has been raised following the sudden death of Steve Odierno — a Rockland County native, Saint Joseph Regional High School alum, and longtime staff member — on Monday, April 25. Steve was just 50 years old Born to Donald and Barbara Odierno, Steve was raised in Rockland County alongside his sisters Janine and Lisa, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Regional High School in 1993, where he earned the General Excellence Medal, and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Boston College, later earning a Master’s fro…
Police ID Man Killed In Enfield Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same' Police ID Man Killed In Enfield Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same'
Police ID Man Killed In Enfield Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same' A 32-year-old Connecticut father and businessman was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a crash earlier this week.  Jashua Martinez was killed just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, when his motorcycle crashed with a pick-up truck on Town Farm Road in Enfield, police said.  The pick-up driver was not injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝔍𝔞𝔰𝔥𝔠𝔲𝔱𝔰 (@jashcuts) Social media has been flooded with memorials to Martinez for his sense of humor, kindness, b…
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 He dominated on the court—and now NBA veteran Al Harrington is lighting up the cannabis industry with another major move. Harrington, the former first-round draft pick who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, is bringing his award-winning Viola cannabis brands to Maryland, teaming up with Curio Wellness to launch a new Far & Dotter dispensary—the latest in a growing list of sleek retail outposts popping up across the country under his watch. Since launching Viola in 2011—named after his grandmother, who turned to cannabis for relief from glaucoma—Harrington has built the company into one of the…
'Shark Tank' Deal Goes To Glitter-Crusted, Truffle-Laced Atlantic City Mozzarella Sticks 'Shark Tank' Deal Goes To Glitter-Crusted, Truffle-Laced Atlantic City Mozzarella Sticks
'Shark Tank' Deal Goes To Glitter-Crusted, Truffle-Laced Atlantic City Mozzarella Sticks Two New Jersey entrepreneurs struck a major deal on ABC’s Shark Tank, landing a $150,000 offer from Lori Greiner for their Atlantic City-based mozzarella stick brand, MAD MUTZ. The episode aired on Friday, April 18, and featured Mike Hauke and Michael Burns, co-founders of MAD MUTZ, who pitched their bold take on mozzarella sticks — made fresh from scratch in Atlantic City with locally sourced milk, no preservatives, and a whole lot of attitude. Greiner took the bait, offering $150K for a 20% stake in the company. After the episode, she raved on Instagram: “Oh my god I just ate the most del…
Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…
Trump Sits Down With NJ GOP Candidate In Bedminster: Report Trump Sits Down With NJ GOP Candidate In Bedminster: Report
Trump Sits Down With NJ GOP Candidate In Bedminster: Report New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli met with President Donald Trump on Friday, March 21, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, according to multiple reports. Ciattarelli, a contender in the 2025 governor’s race, shared several photos from the meeting on social media, posing alongside the former president. Tonight, my great honor and pleasure to share time with @POTUS at Trump National in Bedminster. pic.twitter.com/STERLESX4Z — Jack Ciattarelli (@Jack4NJ) March 22, 2025 The New Jersey Globe confirmed that the two "briefly sat down" during the visit—fueling speculation that Trum…
DC Club Shooting Claims Former Morgan State Star—Two Named In Case Over A Year Later DC Club Shooting Claims Former Morgan State Star—Two Named In Case Over A Year Later
DC Club Shooting Claims Former Morgan State Star—Two Named In Case Over A Year Later Two men have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a former college basketball standout and father of three at a DC nightclub in 2023, officials say. Blake Bozeman, 31, was shot and killed around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, inside a bar in the 1300 block of H Street NE, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Bozeman, who played Division I basketball at Morgan State University in Baltimore, was celebrating a friend’s birthday when gunfire broke out.  Three others—a woman and two men—were also injured in the shooting but survived. On Friday, March 2…
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 Multi-time boxing champion and grill pitchman George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed. "Big" George Edward Foreman, Sr. died on Friday, March 21 surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a lasting legacy inside and outside of the ring. "Our hearts are broken," his family wrote on Instagram, describing the champion and entrepreneur as "a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose." View this post on Instagram …
Teen Killed Weeks Before Graduation In Virginia Crash Had Ambitious Air Force Dreams Teen Killed Weeks Before Graduation In Virginia Crash Had Ambitious Air Force Dreams
Teen Killed Weeks Before Graduation In Virginia Crash Had Ambitious Air Force Dreams A Virginia high school senior with dreams of serving his country was tragically killed in a car accident just weeks before his 18th birthday and high school graduation, leaving a community in mourning. Joshua James "JJ" Love, 17, of Lynchburg, died in a crash on Thursday, March 13, his family confirmed. A senior at Liberty Christian Academy, Love had plans to attend Liberty University in the fall, his loved ones said, where he was set to join Air Force ROTC in pursuit of his dreams of becoming a pilot.  Love was described as an athlete, competing in football and track, and had been wo…
'Shark Tank' 2025 Open Auditions Coming To Philadelphia 'Shark Tank' 2025 Open Auditions Coming To Philadelphia
'Shark Tank' 2025 Open Auditions Coming To Philadelphia Entrepreneurs and innovators looking for their big break will have a chance to impress ABC's 'Shark Tank' casting team when open auditions come to Philadelphia, producers announced. The hit reality show, which gives contestants the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of millionaire and billionaire investors, will host an open call at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia on Friday, April 11, 2025. Aspiring business moguls will have one minute to deliver a compelling pitch, just like on the show. Wristbands will be distributed between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and only those who…
Best Coworking Space In The Hudson Valley In 2024: BEAHIVE Best Coworking Space In The Hudson Valley In 2024: BEAHIVE
Best Coworking Space In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Beahive We are thrilled to announce that BEAHIVE has been named Best Coworking Space in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to BEAHIVE's website, this pioneering coworking space was established in 2009 in Beacon as a hub for entrepreneurs, creatives, tech enthusiasts, nonprofit leaders, activists, and community organizers.  The flagship location, originally situated in the iconic Telephone Building on Main St., relocated in 2023 to a newly renovated space at 6 Eliza St., and this plant-filled environment features an open, airy communal lounge and kitchen…
Trump Fires Nation's Senior Military Officer Trump Fires Nation's Senior Military Officer
Trump Fires Nation's Senior Military Officer President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has just fired the nation's senior military officer and named a successor. General Charles Q. Brown Jr., age 62,  made history as only the second African American to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Trump appointed retired three-star general John D. Caine to fill Brown's position as he seeks to reshape military leadership. “Today, I am honored to announce my nomination of Lieutenant General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Friday evening, Feb…
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Arlington is getting a taste of Hawaii with a new coffee shop set to open. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will open its newest location in Arlington on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The shop will be located at 3701 North Fairfax Drive, about a block away from Quincy Park. Known for its premium Hawaiian coffee and island-inspired menu, the new shop will be the second location for local entrepreneurs Michelle and Richard Lee, who first launched in Alexandria. Their first shop quickly gained a following, and now, they're bringing another dose of Kona-grown caffeine to Northern Virginia. The Lees, bot…
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch 'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…
Sweet News: Crumbl Opening Fourth Harrisburg-Area Cookie Shop In Swatara Township Sweet News: Crumbl Opening Fourth Harrisburg-Area Cookie Shop In Swatara Township
Sweet News: Crumbl Opening Fourth Harrisburg-Area Cookie Shop In Swatara Township Cookie lovers in the Harrisburg area will soon have another place for some very sweet treats. Crumbl Cookies will open a new location in Swatara Township on Friday, Feb. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will be at 4640 High Pointe Boulevard in High Pointe Commons near Target and Petco. Owners Sam and Penny Yarbrough said their love for Crumbl started when friends sent them the brand's signature pink boxes during a difficult time. The experience inspired them to open a store of their own, hoping to "spread sweetness and cheer to even more people." The shop will be …
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop What started as a garage side hustle has grown into a thriving business, for Lazaros Giannos, a Greek-American entrepreneur in Baltimore County. Giannos, who came to the United States in September 2008, turned storage auction finds into a full-fledged thrift shop operation called The Thrift Boutique, set to open a 3,500-square-foot store in Dundalk next month. "It's not just another thrift store, it's a testament to perseverance, passion and the power of giving back," he mused. Giannos’ journey into the thrift world didn’t start in retail. It began with bidding on storage auction…