Pascack Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26 Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26
Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26 Montvale native Ryan Joseph Danlasky-Reineke died unexpectedly at his home in Bloomfield on Jan. 22, 2021. He was 26 years old. Born in Westwood and raised in Monvale, Ryan graduated from Pascack Hills in Montvale in 2012 and went on to complete his program at Lincoln Technical Institute. He later worked in commercial refrigeration, excelling as an HVAC technician. Raised by a single mother, Ryan overcame the challenges of his high school years with grace, and loved his family deeply.  He adored his siblings Michael and Christina, and would brag to anyone about their accomplishments, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Report: Morris County Native Samantha Racz, 21, Dies In Florham Park Crash Report: Morris County Native Samantha Racz, 21, Dies In Florham Park Crash
Report: Morris County Native Samantha Racz, 21, Dies In Florham Park Crash A recent news report has identified a 21-year-old Morris County native as the victim of a Florham Park weekend crash. Whippany Park graduate and University of Delaware student Samantha Racz died in the Columbia Turnpike crash on Jan. 16, MorrisFocus reports. The two-car crash occurred on the 300 block of Columbia Turnpike, around 11:25 p.m., Florham Park police said. Racz graduated from Whippany Park High School in 2018 and was a junior majoring in graphic design with a communications minor at the University of Delaware in Newark, her obituary says.  She was also a member of the…

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by Valerie Musson
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
PASSION FOR FASHION: Hillside Man Competing On Project Runway PASSION FOR FASHION: Hillside Man Competing On Project Runway
Passion FOR Fashion: Hillside Man Competing On Project Runway Season 18 of Bravo's fashion competition "Project Runway" boasts a cast of contestants with a diverse range of backgrounds and talents -- among them a 33-year-old from Hillside who was inspired by his grandmother to pursue a career in fashion.  Shavi Lewis, one of 16 contestants this season,  grew up in a creative family that included a mom with theater training and a musician father. But when his grandmother made a sequined jacket for him when he was seven -- he'd wanted it for a choir concert -- Lewis discovered his career.  Creating his own clothes from a young age, Lewis …

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by Paul Milo
Hackensack, NJ
Business
These Are The New Stores Coming To Shops At Riverside Mall These Are The New Stores Coming To Shops At Riverside Mall
These Are The New Stores Coming To Shops At Riverside Mall It's fancy, huh. Several new luxury brands will be making their ways this spring to The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, in the process of a complete revamp. Scroll down for the new arrivals. Sergio Rossi: A made-in-Italy luxury footwear brand, was established in the 1960s, deeply-rooted in the creativity and expertise of its eponymous founder.  Jimmy Choo: Encompassing a complete, luxury accessories brand, women's shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men's shoes. Salvatore Ferragamo: …

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Women's Fashion Brand Opens At Smith Haven Mall Women's Fashion Brand Opens At Smith Haven Mall
Women's Fashion Brand Opens At Smith Haven Mall Trendy women's fashion brand Windsor is opening a store at Smith Haven Mall. Two grand opening events are set, one on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 5, both with DJs and giveaways, according to the mall. Windsor was founded in 1937 as a family-owned women’s fashion store in southern California.  The store carries trendy styles for special occasions, nights out, and every day wear. There are 200 stores nationwide. Both opening events are from noon to 4 p.m. at the mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove. The store is located in the Macy's wing near Abercrombie & Fitch via …

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by Donna Christopher
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Bloomingdale's To Hold Hiring Event For 250 Jobs In SoNo Store Bloomingdale's To Hold Hiring Event For 250 Jobs In SoNo Store
Bloomingdale's To Hold Hiring Event For 250 Jobs In SoNo Store Bloomingdale's is opening a new store in Fairfield County and looking to fill 250 jobs during a special hiring event. The new SoNo Collection store opens in Norwalk in November and the company is looking to fill positions from personal shoppers to stylists and merchandise handlers to salespeople with a keen eye for fashion and design. The hiring event takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Bloomingdale’s Hiring Center located at 20 Marshall St., 2nd Floor Suite 210, in Norwalk. Another hiring event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3.  Benefits employees can expe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
H&M Opens In Danbury Mall H&M Opens In Danbury Mall
H&M Opens In Danbury Mall Finally, after months of waiting, trendy clothing retailer H&M is now open at Danbury Fair. The store occupies the former Express store space and also space next to it where Ann Taylor was at the mall, occupying 20,650 square feet, according to Melissa Eigen, Danbury Fair marketing manager. "We're very excited to welcome H&M back," Eigen said in announcing the store's pending arrival in May. "It's a highly requested retailer at Danbury Fair. The clothes are very trendy They have work styles, office styles, and casual clothing for males and female." An H&M store was previously …

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
News
Thousands Expected At 'Mystery' Location On Long Island Thousands Expected At 'Mystery' Location On Long Island
Thousands Expected At 'Mystery' Location On Long Island Elegant attire is asked and the date is known but where an al fresco dinner party on Long Island expected to draw thousands is a mystery. The 3rd annual Le  Dîner Blanc on Sunday, Sept. 15 is a stylish affair and fundraiser where guests are asked to wear all-white, not ivory, no off-shite or beige. Organizers expect 2,500 "foodies, and fashion and cultural enthusiasts" to attend. Prior attendees called "members" have received Invitations and may sponsor a friend, while the general public can sign up for a "waitlist" beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. The chances are "99 percent" go…

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by Donna Christopher
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester's Ralph Lauren Earns British Knighthood Westchester's Ralph Lauren Earns British Knighthood
Westchester's Ralph Lauren Earns British Knighthood “2018 has been a big year for Ralph Lauren,” writes Natasha Bach of the Northern Westchester resident on Fortune, and it’s true - the 79-year-old area icon is officially the first American designer to be honored as Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE). Lauren, who has an estate in Bedford, recently celebrated 50 successful years in business, and according to Independent, he is being recognized for his essential roles involving “fashion, business and philanthropy.” “I warmly congratulate Ralph Lauren on this award that recognizes these efforts and…

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by Valerie Musson
Paramus, NJ
Business
UNTUCKit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza UNTUCKit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza
Untuckit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza UNTUCKit -- a store specializing in mens shirts meant to be worn untucked -- is opening a Garden State Plaza location on Wednesday. Designed with the customer in mind, UNTUCKit stores are a blend of comfort and class The 1,504-square-foot store sells everything from t-shirts and polos to sports jackets and performance wear. Last year, UNTUCKit launched lines for women and boys. While this is our first store in Paramus -- and second in New Jersey -- UNTUCKit Garden State Plaza will be the brand’s 48th store nationwide. --

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List 30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List
30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List There are music moguls, social entrepreneurs, fashion bloggers and venture capitalists. The common thread between eight of the 600 trailblazers named to Forbes' latest "30 Under 30" list is New Jersey. Below are the "bold risk-takers  putting a new twist on the old tools of the trade," Forbes says. And, certainly, the future looks bright. Rutherford native Mark Shami, 27 of Fort Lee, Founder, The M Jewelers:  "The M Jewelers sells gold and silver nameplate jewelry from a website where customers can design and visually render their own pieces. The Manhattan-based c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stamford, CT
Real Estate
Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million
Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million The mansion once owned by designer Tommy Hilfiger that doubled as a set for reality television shows is selling for $6.75 million. The Greenwich property became familiar to television viewers as the location for the 2003 MTV series “Rich Girls” starring Hilfiger’s daughter, Ally, and for the designer’s 2005 CBS fashion competition show “The Cut.” According to this listing on Zillow, the property nicknamed "Appleyard" is an iconic compound that offers unparalleled resort style living. The timeless colonial sits on 4.6 level acres enclosed by bucolic stone walls. A gated entry opens…

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by Jon Craig