COVID-19: 'See You On Sunday - Virtually,' New Canaan Minister Tells Church Members COVID-19: 'See You On Sunday - Virtually,' New Canaan Minister Tells Church Members
Covid-19: 'See You On Sunday - Virtually,' New Canaan Minister Tells Church Members With temples of worship shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one Fairfield County church has turned to technology to provide faith services. The Congregational Church of New Canaan has been posting virtual worship services online as it practices socially distancing. The church has also used Zoom as part of its digital shift. Rev. Stephen Chapin Garner, the senior minister at the church, said that “while there are times when communal life on Zoom can be trying and limiting, it also can bring remarkably gifts and allows us to remain connected and committed as a communi…
Man Who Died On Bus In China Tests Positive For Rodent-Spread Hantavirus Man Who Died On Bus In China Tests Positive For Rodent-Spread Hantavirus
Man Who Died On Bus In China Tests Positive For Rodent-Spread Hantavirus Reports on the death of a man due to a virus transmitted from rodents near where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began in China sparked concerns, but scientists are saying it's not nearly as dangerous a virus. Hantavirus claimed the life of the man after he was reportedly bitten by a rat, leading officials to perform additional tests of dozens of people who had traveled with him on a bus, where he died. However, unlike the COVID-19 outbreak, Americans have very little to worry about with the hantavirus, which cannot be transmitted between people and is more commonly contracted by …
Elliman Returns To Winter Equestrian Festival For Fifth Year Elliman Returns To Winter Equestrian Festival For Fifth Year
Elliman Returns To Winter Equestrian Festival For Fifth Year All eyes of the equestrian world turn to Palm Beach this time of year for the Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest-running horse show in the United States, returning for the 41st year to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. And for a fifth consecutive year, Douglas Elliman is returning as a title sponsor of the show, which runs from January 8th through March 2020. The 12-week competition attracts more than 250,000 people, 6,000 horses and 3,400 riders from 50 states and 33 countries with increasing participation from South America and Europe. “Douglas Elliman is pl…
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Hudson County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Benny Tudino's, Hoboken: By far one of the most popular pizzerias among Daily Voice readers, Benny Tudino's has been around for nearly 40 years and boasts some massiv…
Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By
Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By The next time you see a butterfly, remember Sabrina Ferrara. That's what the 27-year-old's family has kindly requested in a heartfelt obituary they penned in her memory, following her death on Sept. 29. Scroll down for service information. Animals, traveling and obstacle racing were some of the things that the River Vale resident loved. "Sabrina had a wonderful smile that would light up a room," they wrote.  "She was creative, artistic and displayed an unrelenting enthusiasm for any endeavor she set her mind to." Animals, traveling and obstacle racing were some of the things that Sab…
ICE Arrests Dozens Of Fugitives In N.J, Elsewhere For Human Rights Violations ICE Arrests Dozens Of Fugitives In N.J, Elsewhere For Human Rights Violations
ICE Arrests Dozens Of Fugitives In N.J, Elsewhere For Human Rights Violations Nearly 40 fugitives from several countries were arrested across the United States last month, including in the Newark and New York areas, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday.  The roundup resulted in the arrests of 30 men and nine women wanted for human-rights violations, the agency said. They were arrested in a sweep that took place from Aug. 27 and 29.  The operation was carried out under the agency's National Fugitive Operations Program in coordination with the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center. In addition to Newark and New York, field offices in Atlan…
Area Priest Reassigned By Pope Francis Area Priest Reassigned By Pope Francis
Area Priest Reassigned By Pope Francis A popular area priest is going back in the service. Father Bill Muhm, 61, who began his role as an administrator at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Walden in Orange County late last year, has been given a new assignment by Pope Francis. Last month, Muhm was advised that the pope had chosen him to serve as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of the Military Services. The appointment comes a year after Muhm officially retired from the U.S. Navy. The move reportedly caught Muhm off guard, but he never considered refusing the assignment. Muhm will leave the Hudson Valley this wee…
Darien Teen Earns Spot In National Geography Bee Finals Darien Teen Earns Spot In National Geography Bee Finals
Darien Teen Earns Spot In National Geography Bee Finals Only 54 finalists remain in competition to display their knowledge of the world's geography. A 13-year-old boy from Darien is among the lucky contestants headed to the National Championship at National Geographic Society Headquarters on May 20 through 23 in Washington, D.C. James Leone, a Darien eighth-grader, won the state competition in April to qualify for the national geography bee. The winner receives a $50,000 college scholarship and a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Leone also hopes to travel to Iceland, South Africa, Europe and Australia some day.
Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes
Bergen Newlyweds Quit Their Jobs To Travel World In Wedding Clothes If not now, then when? That question is what pushed Bergen County newlyweds Nick and Zoe Aust to quit their jobs and travel the world... in their wedding clothes. After a surprise Paris proposal in 2016, the pair got married Dec. 31, 2017 and packed their bags for a honeymoon that would last forever. They started a blog and Instagram account called "Marry Me In" so loved ones and strangers alike would be able to keep track of them. The Austs' excursion has brought them to 14 countries so far, top favorites being Cape Town, Bali and New Zealand. The travel bloggers hope to inspi…
Westchester-Based PepsiCo Cuts Jobs After Flat Sales Westchester-Based PepsiCo Cuts Jobs After Flat Sales
Westchester-Based PepsiCo Cuts Jobs After Flat Sales Westchester-based PepsiCo reported flat sales in the closing months of 2017 and announced on Tuesday that it will cut jobs while offering bonuses of up to $1,000. The layoffs will affect corporate employees, amounting to less than 1 percent of its more than 110,000 employees, the company said. Bonuses go to those who make PepsiCo's snacks and drinks, and those who deliver them. PepsiCo, whose headquarters is in Purchase, cited a major overhaul of the nation's tax code for the bonuses. PepsiCo did not say how many workers would receive them, or what the criteria is for the size of the bonus…
PHOTOS: Bergen County Family Has Trove Of Antique Valentines PHOTOS: Bergen County Family Has Trove Of Antique Valentines
Photos: Bergen County Family Has Trove Of Antique Valentines A Franklin Lakes family has donated its trove of more than 12,300 antique paper Valentines to the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.  The display features greeting cards, sentimental notes, folk art drawings, and other tokens of affection that trace the evolution of romantic and religious keepsakes made in Europe and North America from 1684 to 1970. Nancy and Henry Rosin of Franklin Lakes had given the collection to their son, Bob. He and his wife, Belle, donated it to The Huntington for safekeeping, according to a press release.  The Rosin Collection brims with we…
Eastchester Mom Creates Better Baby Bottle System Eastchester Mom Creates Better Baby Bottle System
Eastchester Mom Creates Better Baby Bottle System Priska Diaz has always been an advocate for breastfeeding. But when she had her first son 10 years ago she was frustrated to find her milk supply was low. On her pediatrician's advice, she began supplementing with formula, but even that didn't work. "He was crying for hours and days due to gas and colic, so I began searching everywhere for a solution," she said. Life became more complicated when her son, who she had desperately wanted to nurse, soon lost interest in the breast and only wanted the bottle. Which is what led the Eastchester mom -- after much trial, error and researc…